New guy in AZ with an LS

Sup guys, I'm Big Scott. Live and work in shitty Mesa AZ. Just bought an CPO 60k mile 06 LS430 about a month ago. Been wanting one since by boss bought a new one in 01. Gonna do a mild job on it as its my DD. For the most part, I build old stuff (pre 65, I'll post pics if anyone give a shit), but I always have a newer something as a DD. I've owned a little of everything though. 
I work at Vivid Racing, so I used my employee discount to order up some Mavericks this week, so I figure now would be the time to do an into as I got 2 months or so before they show up. The wheels are 20x9 +25 and 20x10 +25 Maverick 405's in reverse lip in Shining Bronze/Polish. They should look dope for sure. Plan on going static dropped and doing a couple other little things. 

Looking forward to gathering some knowledge around here from the gurus. 

Everyone likes pics right?
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Traded in this for the LS
04 Volvo S60R - HRE's, KVR Brakes, Evolve Suspension, factory aero kit, etc
[IMG]http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/azgfk/S60R/photobucket-3976-1319470866512.jpg[/IMG]
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Nice step up to the 430!
Post a picture up of your wheels so we have an idea which model.

damn you work at vivid? kinda jelly... can't wait to see the car done up!

[QUOTE=gh0st;454248]Nice step up to the 430!
Post a picture up of your wheels so we have an idea which model.[/QUOTE]
[IMG]http://maverick-weds.jp/images/wheel_xl_maverick_405s_2.jpg[/IMG]

Those ones. 

[QUOTE=brainneeded;454255]damn you work at vivid? kinda jelly... can't wait to see the car done up![/QUOTE]

yeah, its a dope gig. Slangin go fast stuff all day.

What up Scott? It's Morgan (ahmeds homie) with the q45 on LXZ. Can't wait to see it done up bro

welcome to the boards.  LS is a great start.

[QUOTE=blackanese;454300]What up Scott? It's Morgan (ahmeds homie) with the q45 on LXZ. Can't wait to see it done up bro[/QUOTE]
Oh shit, hey man. On Saturday after I saw your Q, I told Ahmed that I was buying wheels ASAP. So I ordered on Tuesday. You car ruined my weekend.

Glad I could help ;)

Cool, glad to see the az scene expanding. Great choice on wheels btw

Wow nice clean LS you got there. Those wheels will set the car off nicely, good luck. BTW; i didn't think there would be civilization in AZ other than Tuscon or Phoenix...the last time i drove in AZ it was more vacant than anything.....

[QUOTE=KNEXX;454338]Cool, glad to see the az scene expanding. Great choice on wheels btw[/QUOTE]
 
+1

Nice meeting you at the pavilions. Can't wait to see progress on your car!

Thanks guys. 
Went to Wekfest over the weekend. So that just added a little fuel to the fire. Hopefully the wheels make it here with the quickness.

looking good good luck

Gotta love another addition to the AZ scene, especially another ucf30! 

Still waiting on coils for mine, but my wheel specs are very close to yours(9's +22, 10's +23). Can't wait to see yours progress!

Welcome to VSC.

Welcome to the spot...

A 430...nice! :biggthumpup:. Anyways, what's up dude & welcome to VSC! :runcoold:. Can't wait to see the progression on this car.

Ooooh, lookie what I got today. 
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niiiice

Cant wait to see it on the ride!

Went ahead and did a little rolling and shaving of the fenders to get ahead for when I get the wheels on. 
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Also, installed my Megan Street LP Coil Overs last night.  Ride is surprisingly good. 
Little low in the front when it first came off the jack
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Current height
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And its finally lower than my truck. 
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Updated pics, as I was reminded by MexLex and Aesop that I never updated this thread. 
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About time

[QUOTE=blackanese;473994]About time[/QUOTE]
Thanks bro. Where my Kintuna at?

[QUOTE=TheOPWK;474012]Thanks bro. Where my Kintuna at?[/QUOTE]
I gotta find that shit

looks nice man, super classy!!!

thanks man!

Welcome to VSC and the car is looking good :biggthumpup:

Thanks man. Your Q is fresh BTW.

Welcome.. What a beautiful platform, great job

Sitting just right Scott! :biggthumpup:

looks good! did it dimple when you rolled the fenders?

[QUOTE=Dranom;475165]looks good! did it dimple when you rolled the fenders?[/QUOTE]
I tiny bit in the front. In the rear, I shaved down to the spotwelds, so it has just enough clearance.

Nice LS!! Good luck with the build!

Thanks for the Props everyone.

yessssss! Please tell me your about to VIP style the Volvo!?

Nah. 
Anyways, I heard you weren't VIP unless you had a Fusa. So Kyoei hooded me up with one, and bought the Kintuna from Blackanese. Also bought a Proper+ knob and just got my Kranze ashtray in the mail today. 
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Probably saw this elsewhere as well. But Aesop snapped some pics on Saturday. 
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all the pics here : [URL]http://www.vipstylecars.com/forums/showthread.php?29813-My-UCF30/page2[/URL]

Well, since I have Kranze wheels I think you should just give that ashtray to me

[QUOTE=blackanese;482396]Well, since I have Kranze wheels I think you should just give that ashtray to me[/QUOTE]

LOL :biggthumpup:

You missed out on a cool photoshoot last weekend. Don't worry though, we'll do it again when you come back.

[QUOTE=KYOEI;482422]LOL :biggthumpup:

You missed out on a cool photoshoot last weekend. Don't worry though, we'll do it again when you come back.[/QUOTE]
I saw that, looked legit.  No infiniti love haha

Little update. Lowered the car just a wee bit more. Still trying to dial in the perfect height, being that its a daily. 
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[QUOTE=TheOPWK;485297]Little update. Lowered the car just a wee bit more. Still trying to dial in the perfect height, being that its a daily. 
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What suspension are you on? How does it ride?

[QUOTE=alipatanjr;486121]What suspension are you on? How does it ride?[/QUOTE]
Cut ebay springs

[QUOTE]What suspension are you on? How does it ride?[/QUOTE]

read first post on page 2. Megan street LP's

[QUOTE=blackanese;486125]Cut ebay springs[/QUOTE]
Heated. Only suckas cut. 

[QUOTE=BORICUA;486128]read first post on page 2. Megan street LP's[/QUOTE]
:werd2:  Super nice ride.

Welcome to VSC, sorry I'm late!

Got some fancy shit from Kyoei today. Sucks to paint over that cool little logo, but visors look tough color matched. 
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Can't wait to see these painted in person, not sure if I want to paint a set or tint them.

[QUOTE=Aesop;486930]Can't wait to see these painted in person, not sure if I want to paint a set or tint them.[/QUOTE]
paint

[QUOTE=blackanese;486953]paint[/QUOTE]
Yep. 
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nice ls in AZ!