jdotlim 2004 LS430 Build, Simple

Hey Guys,

I finally got one of my dream cars. I've always wanted to get into the VIP scene, always had a place in my heart for them. I came from owning a 2005 Honda S2000, which I loved. But sold due to it being small and not practical. I have a bulldog, and he does not fit in the front seat anymore. Anyways on to my fully stock 2004 LS430 Modern Luxury Package. I am not going to go super crazy with this build, at least that is what i say now. I bought this car at 94K, and none of the maintenance was done. Not even a week, I did the water pump, timing belt, thermostat, and coolant flush. I am going to change the rear diff, and tranny fluid next. Along with PS fluid and brake fluid.

Follow me on IG @jdotlim, I have not posted any photos of the build yet, but will soon!

Future Mods:
Airlift Performance Struts
Airlift V2 Management with Hardlines
Version Select Lip Kit
Not sure what wheels I want yet.

2004 LS430
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My previous car 2005 Honda S2000
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Welcome. Clean ride. I also considering airlift or airrex, leaning towards airrex for my 2nd, newly acquired, 2005 ls430 with 84k. First ls430 got stolen. Have you given any consideration to airrex?

Mark

[QUOTE=MarkLS430;512123]Welcome. Clean ride. I also considering airlift or airrex, leaning towards airrex for my 2nd, newly acquired, 2005 ls430 with 84k. First ls430 got stolen. Have you given any consideration to airrex?

Mark[/QUOTE]

i have... but since i have a history using Airlift on my MK4 GTI, I've never had a problem. And the price is a lot cheaper going Airlift. And i like the V2 management. I've asked many LS430 owners that are on Airlift, and never had anything negative to say. So my money is on airlift.

Getting some more maintenance done. Tranny fluid. 

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Awesome pick up and very clean s2k!


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Ordered my Airlift V2 Kit last week, and it finally came in. Too bad i won't have time to install it until next week.


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love air installs, what made you go with airlift vs any other out there?

Nice car! Looks super clean. Love the S2000 too. I have a Wald kit for the LS430 for sale if you're interested. Looks way better than the Version Select. :)

Nice! Can't wait to see it on the ground haha

how much is that air kit go for?

[QUOTE=timmy0tool;512425]love air installs, what made you go with airlift vs any other out there?[/QUOTE]

i had airlift on my VW GTI before and never had a problem with it. Airlift has been around for years and I know their products will hold up very well. They use to be all EURO cars, but is slowly making it to the JDM scene.

[QUOTE=chrispy;512427]Nice car! Looks super clean. Love the S2000 too. I have a Wald kit for the LS430 for sale if you're interested. Looks way better than the Version Select. :)[/QUOTE]

Thanks, I really love the Wald Kit haha I wish I had wheels already. I would buy it! haha maybe if you have it in a couple of months.

[QUOTE=TrancEpimp408;512478]how much is that air kit go for?[/QUOTE]
It was $3,100 shipped, I bought extra fittings and a second compressor. I had one compressor before and it took too long to air the tank. It also failed on me too, so I recommend a second compressor.

[QUOTE=ikadburry;512428]Nice! Can't wait to see it on the ground haha[/QUOTE]
Thanks for helping me jump the gun and getting the kit haha

Congrats on the Lexus! The S2K looks awesome by the way. Any ideas as far as wheels go?

[QUOTE=VIP Modular Wheels;512526]Congrats on the Lexus! The S2K looks awesome by the way. Any ideas as far as wheels go?[/QUOTE]

Thanks, as far as wheels, no idea yet. i wish i should afford VIP modular wheels though haha

Definitely a clean slate and the S2k was extra clean...cant wait to see the next updates

after working on it for 5 days, for 2 hours a day, i finally finished it.

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Looking good man! How do you like the airlift stuff so far? 


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[QUOTE=ikadburry;512616]Looking good man! How do you like the airlift stuff so far? 


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i love it. it went lower than expected. i left the dampening setting in the middle, out of the box. and it rides almost like stock. i ride with about 60PSI in the bags, i havent rolled my fenders yet. so i cant go lower. I know once i get wheels and everything, i might have to stiff it up a little to not rub. but other than that, i dont regret getting these at all. thanks again for the help haha

you should get the same color as your s2k on your LS ..that would be dope!

[QUOTE=TrancEpimp408;512636]you should get the same color as your s2k on your LS ..that would be dope![/QUOTE]

I never thought about changing colors haha, now you have me thinking.

Test fitted some Auto Couture Magnifique. Fronts don't clear BBK, and rears sit on the tire. Not sure if I wanna keep these. Gotta add spacers in front.


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Wow they're awesome, definitely keep !

looks good to me as well! change the tire sizing and add spacers and you're set!

ahhh yeaaaa.. looking good sir!  yes get some camber arms, skinny tires, and your spacers and you'll be set!

[QUOTE=timmy0tool;512656]looks good to me as well! change the tire sizing and add spacers and you're set![/QUOTE]

i was thinking about changing the tire size, but these tires have so much meat, it might be a waste, plus i didn't want too much of a stretch. i will probably run a 10mm in the front to clear the brakes, and let the rears sit on tire for now. Then camber the rears and front, when i get arms.

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Caster issue sucks, but I can't make my mind up about these wheels. for trade!

looks great to me! simple fitment, just right!

Went to an office building around the corner from my place and took some shots before i got kicked out. These were shot on a Nikon D7000, but edited on my phone, which made the quality go down. I will have to edit it on my computer later.


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Damn looking good! Glad you didn't sell the wheels


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Nice wheels look good on that combo

[QUOTE=ikadburry;513412]Damn looking good! Glad you didn't sell the wheels


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glad i didnt sell it either haha, but i had a bubble on the rears. so i had to change it. now the new tires has too much thread lol and i cannot air down all the way.

[QUOTE=mlracing;513415]Nice wheels look good on that combo[/QUOTE]

Thank you!

nice executive style

I'm a sucker for simplicity. 
Good job!!! 
Any future plans for her??

[QUOTE=MR.J;513471]I'm a sucker for simplicity. 
Good job!!! 
Any future plans for her??[/QUOTE]

i took the wheels off, it was too much camber for me to be honest. If I didn't daily the car, i probably would have kept it. Now i am trying to sell it and get something less aggressive. i am in the works of getting a lip kit for it. Just not sure which one i want yet.

so clean and simple.  Love it.

[QUOTE=jdotlim;513575]Now i am trying to sell it and get something less aggressive.[/QUOTE]

Car looks great! To bad the wheels don't work for you. I may be interested in them if they are still for sale, thanks.

Good call on moving on from those wheels. Would have been a good look with an aggressive kit that had wider bumpers, but on stock body the camber looked poverty. Common mistake in American builds. Looking forward to the progress though, I always like seeing F30s come together.

A little update, I've been MIA for awhile since my new wheels were in the shop getting refinished. I sold my aggressive Auto Couture Magnifique, and bought these weak Auto Couture Lative. I daily this thing, and running too much camber scares me after ripping two tires. Especially since I carry my dog, and my GF on the weekends. So now i am running about -1.5-2 all around, and running a little meatier tire. I love the new set up. I also got new mufflers, quad tips. Pictures will be coming up soon for those.


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Looks good ! What are the wheel specs on your new wheels?