ILLTUCK's USF41 Executive Build Thread

Hello VSC!


My name is Tony from NorCal (Bay Area, Northern California) and I am a noobie here on VSC.  However, I'm not really new to the car scene.  I'll post some pictures of my other rides and wheel obsession below.  :hello:


Well, after months of searching and going back and forth on whether to get a GS460, LS460 or even the LS600hL, I am finally a Lexus owner.  I settled on a 2007 LS460L fully loaded with the Executive seating option.  The Executive seating was my main search criteria and that narrowed down my options quite a bit.  I even played around with the idea of going out of state to pick up one.  Alas, I found one, fairly clean and decent mileage in SoCal.  I booked a flight to LA, flew down, checked out the car, paid in cash and drove it back up.  All in the same day.  I must say, the drive back was amazingly comfortable.  I almost forgot how it is driving a stock height car.  :)


I don't have much going on right now with the LS, but things will pick up quickly within the next few months as parts are already ordered and on their way from Japan.


I am not very good at doing build threads but I will try and update the thread as I go along.


Don't mind the wheels.  Not my style but they came with the car.  At least they are quality true 3pc wheels.  Not sure on the brand either.


Anyways, here are some pictures the day I picked up the car.


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Here are some pictures of my current rides and obsession.


My other "VIP" car:


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[URL="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/16cbd76a906b11e39b1a0ac99e922831_8_zpsa847c888.jpg"][IMG]http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/16cbd76a906b11e39b1a0ac99e922831_8_zpsa847c888.jpg[/IMG][/URL]


My "Track" car:


[URL="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/2aed636e9b6311e3b89e12e6bd07f1e0_8_zps7dcc7a3f.jpg"][IMG]http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/2aed636e9b6311e3b89e12e6bd07f1e0_8_zps7dcc7a3f.jpg[/IMG][/URL]


[URL="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/65f56a80008411e3aeda22000a1f973b_7_zpsac386457.jpg"][IMG]http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/65f56a80008411e3aeda22000a1f973b_7_zpsac386457.jpg[/IMG][/URL]


My "Drift" car:


[URL="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/5c9b81363cfc11e3a4cf22000aeb2238_8_zps6f64b0ef.jpg"][IMG]http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/5c9b81363cfc11e3a4cf22000aeb2238_8_zps6f64b0ef.jpg[/IMG][/URL]


My other hobbies:


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Sorry for the long post. Let me know if you have any questions, comments or would like to see more or less pictures/videos.


Thanks,
Tony

Awesome collection of toys. Can't wait to see this build progress.

Whats up Tony !

[QUOTE=Flyin Hawaiian;509753]Awesome collection of toys. Can't wait to see this build progress.[/QUOTE]

Thanks Ant. You'll be one of the first to see it. lol

[QUOTE=aristo93;509760]Whats up Tony ![/QUOTE]

Sup Rene!  I'm finally doing a build thread on VSC.

First things first, drive height.  I couldn't stand the 4x4 height on the stock LS so I paid a visit to my buddy Carlin @Impact Performance in San Francisco.  Carlin told me that he could help me lower the car in the meantime while I wait for my aftermarket air suspension to get built and ship from Japan.


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The man himself, Carlin checking out the rear executive seat while getting a shiatsu massage.


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Adjusting the stock lowering links with the car ON to trick the air system to go lower.  Note the wheel gap.


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Lowering links adjusted.  It's very difficult to get all the sides to sit evenly.  This is the resulting drive height now.  It's a good 3 to 4 finger gap lower than stock.  This will do for now.


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Shortly after Carlin finished, Nat (CL: Nat) and Elvin (CL: lbintab) from Endless Projects came by and we had an impromptu mini LS460L meet.  It was cool see 3 LS460L's lined up like that.


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Next up, wheels and exhaust...  Stay tuned.  


Thanks,
Tony

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Definitely staying tuned to this one...

Awesome really love the 460's. Is the Executive seating option the whole massaging and all at the back ?

Awsome work.. Keep it up.. 


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[QUOTE=aristo93;509767]Subscribed !
Sent from my SCH-I605 using VIPStyleCars mobile app[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=jbo;509801]Definitely staying tuned to this one...[/QUOTE]
Thanks guys!

[QUOTE=mlracing;509806]Awesome really love the 460's. Is the Executive seating option the whole massaging and all at the back ?[/QUOTE]
Yeah, exec seating has a rear leg reclining seat and shiatsu massager.

[QUOTE=cdplayer;509821]Awsome work.. Keep it up.. 
Sent from PASSION VIP GUAM[/QUOTE]
Thanks!

Next up, custom Exhaust!  I wanted to do a similar exhaust setup I did on my Infiniti M45.  So I paid a visit to my favorite exhaust guy, Andy @Classic Muffler in San Jose.


This is what we came up with.


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Cut everything after the cats.  Added a X-pipe then 2 1/4 piping all the way through to dual Magnaflow mufflers.  I must say, the 4.6l V8 sounds really good.  I love the sound of modern V8's.


Here is a quick sound clip:

[URL="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHqOuACYApQ"][video=youtube;aHqOuACYApQ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHqOuACYApQ[/video][/URL]


I did have some exhaust droning at 1500rpm to 2000rpm.  I will update on how I fixed that issue later.

Tony

After I got my custom exhaust done I drove it around for a bit and immediately noticed some exhaust drone at around 1500rpm to 2000rpm.  It sounded great at all other RPMs and WOT.  But the drone was quite loud and to be honest, quite annoying.  


I researched on ways to get rid of the drone and found a solution called the "Helmholtz resonance" pipes.  Some math genius figured it out, so I can't take any credit.  But, basically you add some side pipes that are capped off at the end and sound travels through them and bounces back at a certain frequency and cancels out the drone.


Here's a technical explanation to it if you're curious:  [URL]http://www.rexresearch.com/helmholtz/helmholtzresonators.htm[/URL]


The length of the capped off pipes matter depending on the RPM range of the exhaust drone you want to cancel out.  So here's a chart to figure out how long the pipe needs to be:


[URL="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/Helmholtztable_zpsbc4a7777.png"][IMG]http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/Helmholtztable_zpsbc4a7777.png[/IMG][/URL]


Since I wanted to get rid of the drone from 1500 to 2000rpm, I took average of the ranges I wanted to cancel out and the length of the pipe came out to roughly to 29.5".


I went to my exhaust guy and told him what I needed and he got it done.


[URL="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvsiULYT-_U"][video=youtube;DvsiULYT-_U]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvsiULYT-_U[/video][/URL]

After the resonance pipes were installed, I drove off and immediately noticed the drone was basically gone. No more drone! Let's just say, I fell in love with the LS again. Keep in mind, the resonance pipes have no effect on the exhaust sound, just the drone. So it still sounded the same at WOT. Awesome. :D:thumbup:

Here is a sound clip of the final results:

[video=youtube;4UTtibNinkU]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UTtibNinkU[/video]

Next up, wheels! :woot:

thats an awesome solution for the drone.

[QUOTE=brainneeded;509873]thats an awesome solution for the drone.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, the American Vette and Maro V8 guys have been doing this for a while.  I haven't seen this done much in the import scene.

I got some in cabin and launch flyby clips of the exhaust.


In cabin clip with windows up (quiet):
[video=youtube_share;vxwippNyZTE]http://youtu.be/vxwippNyZTE[/video]

[COLOR=#232323][FONT=Verdana]In cabin clip with windows down (still pretty quiet from the inside):[/FONT][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#232323][FONT=Verdana][video=youtube_share;wCzwCNjs-Ew]http://youtu.be/wCzwCNjs-Ew[/video][/FONT][/COLOR]
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[COLOR=#232323][FONT=Verdana]Outside clip:[/FONT][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#232323][FONT=Verdana][video=youtube_share;Ez2EWyhJnxc]http://youtu.be/Ez2EWyhJnxc[/video][/FONT][/COLOR]
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[COLOR=#232323][FONT=Verdana]Tony[/FONT][/COLOR]

I recently picked up and installed my K2Motor full LED tail lights.  Thanks go out to Nat, Elvin and Carlin @Impact Performance on getting these beautiful tail lights for me.  


Overall the quality is good and a deal for the price in my opinion.  The new tails really update the look for the LS and they look amazing at night.  


Stock 07 non-LED tail lights:


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How it looks when opening the box:


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Protective plastic unwrapped:


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New LED (top) vs Stock (bottom)


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Included in the box are the 2 resistors and some sticker gaskets:


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And install done, took maybe 30mins:


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Back up LED:


[URL="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/IMG_6520_zpsbf8044ce.jpg"][IMG]http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/IMG_6520_zpsbf8044ce.jpg[/IMG][/URL]




Video of the LED lights in action:


[URL="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EB-yBIUxTw"][video=youtube;-EB-yBIUxTw]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EB-yBIUxTw[/video][/URL]


:woohoo:
Tony

Nice upgrade..


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Agreed, looks much updated

does that white LS have a Black Pearl Complete kit!?!?!?!

[QUOTE=cdplayer;510020]Nice upgrade..

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Thanks cdplayer!

[QUOTE=mlracing;510062]Agreed, looks much updated[/QUOTE]

Yep, definitely updates the rear if the LS.

[QUOTE=royrogers;510082]does that white LS have a Black Pearl Complete kit!?!?!?![/QUOTE]

Yeah, that's my a Endless Projects Teanmate, Nat's LS460L with BP kit!

Next up, my favorite part of building any ride...  Wheels! :woot: :woohoo:


I must say, coming from the Nissan/Infiniti/JDM scene I was very spoiled when it comes to wheel choices.  First, being that most Japanese cars come in either 4x114.3 or 5x114.3 lug pattern and the wheel options are practically endless.  I already have a small collection of wheels but all of them were of the 114.3 variety.  Which of course, does not fit our LS460's, with their 5x120 PCD.


So, I searched for my first set of "test" wheels to go on the LS.  I immediately came up short.  I couldn't find that many 5x120 wheels in my usual wheel searches, so I began searching else where and ended up mostly on BMW and Euro forums as they also run 5x120.  Alas, I couldn't find much there either, since most BMW guys run performance setup wheel sizes which range from 18's to 20's.  I was looking for either 21's or 22's which are hard to come by.


After a bit of searching, I finally found a used set of DPE wheels on one of the bimmer forums which originally came off of a 750Li and eventually ended up on an X5.  I contacted the seller and we worked out an incredible deal that I couldn't pass up.  Specs were just about perfect for a semi-aggressive look and fitment for the LS460.


After sending payment, the seller shipped the wheels practically overnight from NYC to CA. (he sent it on a friday, the wheels arrived the following monday)  These are how they looked after I received them.


Specs:
22x8.5 +15 
22x10 +25


Not ideal, but decent for the LS and stock body.


[URL="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/wheels/IMG_5756_zpsa9540bcc.jpg"][IMG]http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/wheels/IMG_5756_zpsa9540bcc.jpg[/IMG][/URL]


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I gave them a good wash and this was what I was working with.  Barely any knicks on the wheels.  They definitely needed some re-polishing to look like new and for the price, it was a steal.


[URL="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/wheels/IMG_5759_zpse880cb79.jpg"][IMG]http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/wheels/IMG_5759_zpse880cb79.jpg[/IMG][/URL]


I broke out my DeWalt drill and foam cone buff attachment and began shining these babies up.  I used Mothers Mag & Aluminum Polish.  It's a great all around metal polisher and does the job.  Here are the results.. left side is polished, right side is unpolished


[URL="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/wheels/IMG_5762_zpsbf9dc814.jpg"][IMG]http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/wheels/IMG_5762_zpsbf9dc814.jpg[/IMG][/URL]


Polished lips. Mmmm


[URL="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/wheels/IMG_5772_zps713a0d5b.jpg"][IMG]http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/wheels/IMG_5772_zps713a0d5b.jpg[/IMG][/URL]


One done.


[URL="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/wheels/IMG_5841_zps567995c9.jpg"][IMG]http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/wheels/IMG_5841_zps567995c9.jpg[/IMG][/URL]


Two done.


[URL="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/wheels/IMG_5828_zps2c0484f3.jpg"][IMG]http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/wheels/IMG_5828_zps2c0484f3.jpg[/IMG][/URL]


And..  All four polish and cleaned up.  Not perfect, but it will do for now.  I might do the inner barrels at a later time.. but this is good for now.


[URL="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/wheels/IMG_5833_zps68bb617c.jpg"][IMG]http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/wheels/IMG_5833_zps68bb617c.jpg[/IMG][/URL]




Next up, test fitting the wheels and getting tires mounted!  :thumbup:


Tony

Time to test fit the wheels and check for clearance.


Front and Rear test fit.  Rears look flush and will fit no problem.  Fronts look like they might poke a few mm's.


[URL=http://s129.photobucket.com/user/tonytangsj/media/wheels/IMG_5999_zpsf570df3f.jpg.html][IMG]http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/wheels/IMG_5999_zpsf570df3f.jpg[/IMG][/URL]


Rear side check


[URL=http://s129.photobucket.com/user/tonytangsj/media/wheels/IMG_5963_zps616855f0.jpg.html][IMG]http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/wheels/IMG_5963_zps616855f0.jpg[/IMG][/URL]


Front side check
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Front caliper clearance.  Although the wheel spins freely.  Fitment is too close for comfort.  A few mm's will be shaved off the front caliper.


[URL=http://s129.photobucket.com/user/tonytangsj/media/wheels/IMG_5989_zps6712aa97.jpg.html][IMG]http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/wheels/IMG_5989_zps6712aa97.jpg[/IMG][/URL]


The Final results, front calipers shaved a bit and tires mounted.


[URL=http://s129.photobucket.com/user/tonytangsj/media/wheels/IMG_6671_zpscfa1918a.jpg.html][IMG]http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/wheels/IMG_6671_zpscfa1918a.jpg[/IMG][/URL]


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Good enough for now.  Next up, more waiting on parts to arrive from Japan.


Tony

I hope air is in the future, looking good though.

Looks great so far....you have a nice little collection also....I think I may have spotted your M45  before around San Pedro square area

Looking good..


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wow now that is super close caliper clearance! looks good so far. when you go lower, the wheels will tuck in so no worries about poke.

It's been a while since I've updated my build thread.  Here is the latest progress on the LS.


My Air Runner On the Ground kit has finally arrived from Japan!  Took a little over 3 months to arrive but the wait was well worth it.


For the basic install, I went to my buddy, Barrett @Sonic Motorsports.  In addition to the air install, I had him also cut and shave my rear fenders and roll/shave the front fenders for more clearance.


Caution.  Air Runner enclosed!
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Package contents laid out and inspected (Standard air runner tank not shown)
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Close up of the beautiful Air Runner On the Ground struts and sleeved bags
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Misc parts
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Car up!
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OEM Air bags and struts out
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Front in.
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Rear in.
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The moment of truth!  Clearance checked and verified no issues.
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and we're done and on the ground!
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Front shot
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Side action
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rear quarter shot
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Immediately after the install, I headed to LA to show at ToyotaFest 2014 and Spocom Norcal the following week.  Will update with show pictures later!


Thanks,
Tony

22" look so nice I think I will say it twice.....22" yeah buddy!

dang she is a big one! norcal to socal and back, the way to roll!

Man that looks super lush

Yours makes me wish mine was an L, car looks great in person. It was a blast hanging out with you guys in SoCal. Can't wait to see what is next with your car!

[QUOTE=Flyin Hawaiian;510763]22" look so nice I think I will say it twice.....22" yeah buddy![/QUOTE]
Hahah, thanks Ant.

[QUOTE=timmy0tool;510766]dang she is a big one! norcal to socal and back, the way to roll![/QUOTE]
Yeah, she's a big boat for sure.

[QUOTE=mlracing;510769]Man that looks super lush[/QUOTE]
Thanks mlracing!

[QUOTE=mex lex;510770]Yours makes me wish mine was an L, car looks great in person. It was a blast hanging out with you guys in SoCal. Can't wait to see what is next with your car![/QUOTE]
Thanks Cesar.  Your LS is a beautiful sight.  Yeah SoCal was a blast.  Let's meet up again next time we show in socal!

has anyone come up with a workaround for the dashboard lights when removing the factory air?

[QUOTE=brainneeded;510788]has anyone come up with a workaround for the dashboard lights when removing the factory air?[/QUOTE]
This.

saw this on cl! love it!!! you and all those other 460s looking saweet!

Some random pictures I took at ToyotaFest and Spocom Norcal!


Here is a shot of the Endless Project's LS460's on our way to Long Beach
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Cesar (Mex Lex on CL) met up for dinner with us and we decided to line the LS's up and take pictures
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A quick clip I created for IG
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ToyotaFest line up!
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My LS, less then 24hrs after the air install and 300+ mile drive
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Air Runner's booth
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Some shots after ToyotaFest along the Queen Mary pier
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Just chillin' in Long Beach
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Back up to North the following week for Spocom Norcal
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During Spocom roll-out with John's (VIPStyleCar) Supercharged GS in the background
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That's it for now.  Still waiting on a big package from Japan!


Thanks,
Tony

Augh so nice!!

460s aired out is just plain badass.....how does it drive on the air runner setup? like stock?

More updates please.. :)


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Absolutely beautiful... I'd get one but it's out of my budget :(

It's been a while since I've updated my build thread.  I'll update it with more in-progress pictures soon!

In the meantime, here's a recent picture:

At last weekend's Shukai Japantown car show.  Just installed my new Futura Design Super8/6pot 405mm/380mm Big Brake Kit!

Stay tuned for BIG changes, as the LS is now in SEMA prep-mode!




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Thanks,
Tony

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Done!

Great seeing you and the other fantastic LS builds from Cali.  It was fun to be in the same place.....even though I'm from the other side of the country !!!

oooof buff stuff here!

Looks awesome man. Where'd you end up ordering the bbk through? That's exactly what I'm looking for. 


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Bada$$

Sweet combo

[QUOTE=ThePrez;513689]Looks awesome man. Where'd you end up ordering the bbk through? That's exactly what I'm looking for. 


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I ordered through Impact Prrformance in San Matro, Ca.  They have the best prices and service.  Check them out at [url]http://www.impactperformance.net[/url]  let them know Tony sent you.

Darth Vader is staged and ready for the San Francisco Auto Salon and Show going on all week at the Moscone Center starting Saturday, 11/22 to 11/29. Come by and check out all of the latest automobiles from your favorite manufacturers as well as a variety of mixed modified vehicles!




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looks great man

Resurrecting this old thread!  Slight update to Vader.  Here is a snap from last weekend's Silicon Valley Auto Show.




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Started from the bottom, now we're here.


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This is FIRe!

Big difference, looks great

this is sooo sick, loving everything on it!!!

Baller status!!!!! Looks damn good.

Very nice, was this at sema 2014?

Thanks everyone!  Yeah, Vader was revealed at SEMA 2014.

Dope build man

Is this V-Tun'd Tony?

Thanks @33flavors.  Been a fan of your build too!

@FaLKoN400, lol my red s14 was V-Tun'd.  I think I remember you, didn't you have a s14 too? green maybe?

I had a white S13 for a long time and been through a bunch of cars.

I have a black S14 kouki now and a 95 LS.

Nice to see you're still into it! A lot of people have moved away from doing cars.

[COLOR=#333333]@FaLKoN400, sweet!  I still have both my s13 and s14!  I built up my s13 last year with a newer s14 kouki sr and a bunch of goodies!  [/COLOR]

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