LS430 from Kansas

Hardly post...but I'm always on here creepin..=).
Sold the TL..picked up an LS about 2 months ago now..

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this was my old car...

and the new beasty project on it's way..
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her first fill up...
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badge-less grille install
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and the stuff starts to arrive..... also just got my accuair and ilevel components..debating if I still want to keep the wheels I just got or not..
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Nice pick up and welcome creeper lol

Excited about this build. TL looking like it was well built so lets hope this LS is more of the same and welcome btw

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Keep us updated!

Looks good so far. Get the wheels on and air in and show us some more :)

[QUOTE=DKJZZ30;472630]Looks good so far. Get the wheels on and air in and show us some more :)[/QUOTE]
thank you sir....might end up selling the wheels.....need to get my bags install.

Progression...the Mark Levinson speakers blew; upgraded to kicker components all the way around with 4 ch. amp. Sub sounded terrible as well so I replaced it temporarily with an 8" kicker on a 2 ch.
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USA-Spec is a hard wire iphone/ipod connector...upfront also nefty when i-level goes in keeps the phone charged.


Amps mounted
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All dynamated...

How is the sound compared to factory, pm me your parts list i mostly want what ohms you went with. I take it everything is running on aftermarket amps , r u still using the factory head unit? Thanks

[QUOTE=mrbrian8;473134]How is the sound compared to factory, pm me your parts list i mostly want what ohms you went with. I take it everything is running on aftermarket amps , r u still using the factory head unit? Thanks[/QUOTE]
Sound quality from what I can tell is a lot better...considering mine were pretty much blown. All my model numbers are in the first pictures of the audio swap. Yes I kept my factory radio..it's nav and with a hard wire USA-Spec for my iphone where I run all my audio through.
Oh and if you swap speakers to aftermarket you will NEED an amp considering the ohm differences...
4 channel amp dx400.4 on the components and the dx200.2 for my 8" sub (which I'm going to cut loose or get something custom done concealed like 2 10's or 12's)

Welcome to the spot the TL was nice. Looks like a clean LS how many miles and what year is it if you dont mind me asking???

[QUOTE=jbo;474426]Welcome to the spot the TL was nice. Looks like a clean LS how many miles and what year is it if you dont mind me asking???[/QUOTE]
2004. picked up a little under 80k..

thanks man!

looking good so far!

following closely! nice parts bin so far sir =]

[QUOTE=ikadburry;474601]looking good so far![/QUOTE]
thanks!


[QUOTE=okstance;474708]following closely! nice parts bin so far sir =][/QUOTE]
thanks!! lol.. just so work in progress to finish before kicking off the season. Suspension install in about 2 weeks...they're also rolling my fenders.

[QUOTE=jbo;474426]Welcome to the spot the TL was nice. Looks like a clean LS how many miles and what year is it if you dont mind me asking???[/QUOTE]
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great start. exited to see where this goes. you should post a picture of you wheels test fitted on the car. i think theyd look nice!

[QUOTE=levie;475151]great start. exited to see where this goes. you should post a picture of you wheels test fitted on the car. i think theyd look nice![/QUOTE]
thank you... lol I've been wanting to.. just trying to be as patience as possible. Gotta shop around for tires..and do it all at once.

whats the specs on the rims?

[QUOTE=illest;474946]thanks!



thanks!! lol.. just so work in progress to finish before kicking off the season. Suspension install in about 2 weeks...they're also rolling my fenders.[/QUOTE]

even on stocks-this thing is gunna look crazy on the ground! plus not really any car guys running air in KS!
also - onlinetires.com is the best prices i know of!

[QUOTE=ikadburry;475400]whats the specs on the rims?[/QUOTE]

19x9 +12/ 19x10.5 +25

looks like a good start. this car is very different to build than the TL i'm certain but from the looks of it you know what you're doing.

[QUOTE=timmy0tool;476593]looks like a good start. this car is very different to build than the TL i'm certain but from the looks of it you know what you're doing.[/QUOTE]
I appreciate it...yea it's different..I've had quite a few cars/projects.. LS and the vip scene really sparked my interest a few years ago. Just can't wait for spring and snap some good quality photos.

cant wait to see everything together! the only reallly nicely fitted lexus up there is thomas's hybrid i think

Sorry for crappy iphone pics...when I get tires mounted on my Ritters I'll get better shots..
Here's a preview of the install this week with my trip down to Texas.. a few were what I or the installer posted from Instagram 
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Do the Dew..;D

[QUOTE=okstance;477104]cant wait to see everything together! the only reallly nicely fitted lexus up there is thomas's hybrid i think[/QUOTE]
lol..I'll fit a Kia if it's a car I like..lexus or not there's quite a few decent rides in Wichita...still small town compare to a lot of the heavy hitters on these forums but his ride is super clean!!

Damn.... Dorbitz' doing Texas area big, looks real nice can wait to see it with wheels on

[QUOTE=mrbrian8;478725]Damn.... Dorbitz' doing Texas area big, looks real nice can wait to see it with wheels on[/QUOTE]
Had to..lol. Drew does great work..this kind of work isn't a common install for wichita...or Kansas for that matter.

Got the wheels on..still with the shitty iphone pics ;[
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Looks great bruh...that last shot isnt aired out is it??? need more pics

sick ls man good work

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Can't air all the way out... the car sits on my tires =[
(need more camburrrrrrrrr)

Instagram update...will get shoot once i get my some minor stuff dialed in..
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damn simple and clean. like it a lot.

Love it, nice work! Did you get the BC's custom valved or shortened or anything?

Check out the install on this Magnum. [url]http://www.lxforums.com/board/f140/awd-bc-coilover-install-uas-air-bags-218118/[/url]

I wonder if moving the mounting point up higher like that gives you more drop. It worked on my GS.

[QUOTE=chrispy;487489]Love it, nice work! Did you get the BC's custom valved or shortened or anything?

Check out the install on this Magnum. [URL]http://www.lxforums.com/board/f140/awd-bc-coilover-install-uas-air-bags-218118/[/URL]

I wonder if moving the mounting point up higher like that gives you more drop. It worked on my GS.[/QUOTE]
I got custom valves...

Nice setup!

Very nice.  Very classic look, I like it

[QUOTE=blackanese;487533]Very nice.  Very classic look, I like it[/QUOTE]


[QUOTE=C8V6C;487532]Nice setup![/QUOTE]

thank you guys!!

The Ritters are a good fit for the LS. Good call.

Like I told you on instagram the ride is coming out really clean man!!! Can wait to see some good pics haha.

[QUOTE=DPK*David;487641]Like I told you on instagram the ride is coming out really clean man!!! Can wait to see some good pics haha.[/QUOTE]
thanks!!!! =]

oh shit, glad to see you on here too!

damn she nice

[QUOTE=Midway-VIP;487715]damn she nice[/QUOTE]
be nice if there was a tri-state meet not during the holidays...i'd be down!!

[QUOTE=Vincent;487654]oh shit, glad to see you on here too![/QUOTE]
;] i get around....

Won IFO Best of Luxury...humbling experience
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Congrats man!!!

should have been best of show for sure damn show was rigged! love that pic broski!

[QUOTE=illest;491984]Won IFO Best of Luxury...humbling experience
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[QUOTE=illest;487769]be nice if there was a tri-state meet not during the holidays...i'd be down!!


;] i get around....[/QUOTE]


congrats! u down to come down to okc? they had the last one here and max and everyone came ^_^

STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM NOW WERE HURR! LOL
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[QUOTE=okstance;492235]congrats! u down to come down to okc? they had the last one here and max and everyone came ^_^

STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM NOW WERE HURR! LOL
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Hahahaha..Jon's shot..Nice.. IFO in okc? when is that one..might be too late to get off.

Congrats dude. Car's looking really clean

last time there was a tri state meet with ks, tx, and ok we had it in okc
i need to see this thing in person! have max or someone do a shoot so i can feature it on okstance lol

[QUOTE=okstance;492396]last time there was a tri state meet with ks, tx, and ok we had it in okc
i need to see this thing in person! have max or someone do a shoot so i can feature it on okstance lol[/QUOTE]
yeah that be cool man..Id be down to go to another tri state or some meet...need a heads up considering I work a lot...due to the fact I work a lot never get a chance to get anyone for a shoot..=/

car looks good rolling man! seen it on saturday

[QUOTE=ikadburry;492432]car looks good rolling man! seen it on saturday[/QUOTE]
triple og... lol nice to see you on here too

Looks good, make a drive down to Texas for some of our car shows!

[QUOTE=Futura Design;492488]Looks good, make a drive down to Texas for some of our car shows![/QUOTE]
thank you sir.. what shows do you guys have coming up? seems as if Im always working...=/

Hot Import Nights in Houston August 31st.

Wekfest after that sometime in the fall in Austin.

Ima huge acura fan, but DAMN nice upgrade! Beautiful carr man. When my rl is done, ill likely be getting an ls.

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***Mini Shoot*** (Previews) :wave:
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How do you like the USA Spec with the factory nav? I read up on it because I saw you used it, but I'm not sure what to expect IRL.

[QUOTE=firelizard;494157]How do you like the USA Spec with the factory nav? I read up on it because I saw you used it, but I'm not sure what to expect IRL.[/QUOTE]
I love it.. Definitely if you're an iPhone /iPod user I would highly recommend it. Charges it and hard wire for digital quality... I even had upgraded to the 5... And got the adapter still works like a champ!! Also kept all my steering wheel control too.

damn this 430 is sick all black erthang

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omggg who took these! guna share them on facebook.com/okstance ^_^

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what's next?  got a few LS430 parts for sale

[QUOTE=Futura Design;496751]what's next?  got a few LS430 parts for sale[/QUOTE]
Yea i saw...what you planning on building next? If anything I would of probably picked up the wald. Plan probably get all arms and front camber and run a different set of wheels by next season...I want to go to some of the texas shows but doubt i'll be able to make it down there.

you should sell those to max for his new ls..they would look soo good on there ^_^
your car is everything a vip car at this point in the build should be..love it!
you guna come down to okc for cupcake meet?

Clean, like the stance and look, I have a black on black UL I plan to have ready for next spring/summer after I get back from Afghanistan. If you sell the rims hit me up, I may be interested. There's a guy that gets RnD Auto lip kits at a good price on here or cl, might be something to look into. I almost thought the rims were Wald for a minute there. Clean ride though...

[QUOTE=okstance;496947]you should sell those to max for his new ls..they would look soo good on there ^_^
your car is everything a vip car at this point in the build should be..love it!
you guna come down to okc for cupcake meet?[/QUOTE]
I offered it to Max...he said hes up in the air bout getting wheels next or getting bags...

[QUOTE=ultm8mind;496955]Clean, like the stance and look, I have a black on black UL I plan to have ready for next spring/summer after I get back from Afghanistan. If you sell the rims hit me up, I may be interested. There's a guy that gets RnD Auto lip kits at a good price on here or cl, might be something to look into. I almost thought the rims were Wald for a minute there. Clean ride though...[/QUOTE]
Thanks...as I always say..anything is always for sale. ;D

Best stance winner IFO 2013! 
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[QUOTE=ikadburry;498258]Best stance winner IFO 2013! 
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Thanks bro!!! That's a sick shot too =D


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Looking good bro!

Yeah bro you should come to the Texas shows there great and your car is flawless 


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[QUOTE=dee_maxi;498314]Yeah bro you should come to the Texas shows there great and your car is flawless 


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were debating that now...Dec 15th. problem is ...houston is 8-9 hours away...=(

[QUOTE=illest;498306]Thanks bro!!! That's a sick shot too =D


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No prob bro! You straight killing 'em!

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It's about 4 hours for me lol


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Dope! Picking up one in a couple months. Any problems with usaspec adapter? Do you have the Bluetooth?


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[QUOTE=Lansky;499210]Dope! Picking up one in a couple months. Any problems with usaspec adapter? Do you have the Bluetooth?


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no...not problems..with the exception of new update on ios7...every now and then since update my steering wheel control doesn't work..but once i restart the phone its fine..ios7 wants to take over and start my itune radio and stuff off my phone..weird.

[QUOTE=Ls-PhoThirty;499235]wow your LS is hard! that's pretty much the route I wanna go just keep it simple but clean. one of the cleanest ones ive seen by far :biggthumpup:[/QUOTE]
wow thanks.. i appreciate it. there's a lot of hard ls430 on here..especially in texas. just trying to hang...lol. just sold my wheels..i got version 2.0 in the workssssss ;]

Niceee look!


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[QUOTE=Ls-PhoThirty;499310]yours Is up there bro with one of the cleanest . lol post a pic of your new setup soon![/QUOTE]
thanks..humble to have so much love for it. I definitely will keep yall posted. =]

looks like the ls game up there is getting pretty competitive =] love all the hard work im seeing

Nice build! you done any suspension work up front? I have a UCF31 as well and sourcing options to go with my front suspension to achieve more neg camber

Some pics of his car at WEKFEST

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love those bugels on your car man!

[QUOTE=timmy0tool;507166]love those bugels on your car man![/QUOTE]
appreciate the love!

[QUOTE=shawnytsunami;502522]Nice build! you done any suspension work up front? I have a UCF31 as well and sourcing options to go with my front suspension to achieve more neg camber[/QUOTE]
think we chatted on instagram? I have nagisa camber adapter up front

Looks great! I myself am looking to pick up an LS430. Wish those grilles didn't get discontinued :( now it's an endless search haha.

[QUOTE=SWGrinda;508915]Looks great! I myself am looking to pick up an LS430. Wish those grilles didn't get discontinued :( now it's an endless search haha.[/QUOTE]

It's a cheap grille. When I pick up my fabulous grille you can buy this one =]


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Nice fabulous grille?! haha

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Man loving the hell outta this! Especially the Bugels, but i might be bias lol

I'm doing the same finish on mine next season, imo the machined face, black windows and red caps is the best look.

Update: 

We finally got his car off jackstands. We replaced his passenger side bag and put on a new bc tophat. It's been 2 months since hes driven the car. Now on to the pics.

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👍👍 so good. Yet so bad with the curse of our black cars. Haha

[QUOTE=slankiology101;509150]👍👍 so good. Yet so bad with the curse of our black cars. Haha[/QUOTE]
lol curse mos def....

I like how your very first post is on my thread =]

dammmmmm..soooo raw!