JIC FLT-A2 VIP's on the LS 400 *UPDATE*

Here's a few pics of Lexi.  As you all can see, I really need some spacers to get my wheels to sit flush with my fenders.  I'm sure it's not quite easy to tell from a picture but what size spacers would you all say that I need in the front/rear?  and does any Lexus fanatic here have any to sell me?

wheel specs (for those who will ask) are:

fronts - 19x8.5 235/35/19
rears - 19x9.5 255/30/19

[IMG]http://www.hi-upload.com/upload/uploaded4/lexi_uhmeet.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://www.hi-upload.com/upload/uploaded4/lexi_uhmeet4.jpg[/IMG]

My fat ass doing something. *shrug*
[IMG]http://www.hi-upload.com/upload/uploaded4/lexi_uhmeet5.jpg[/IMG]

For all you "curtain lovers."
[IMG]http://www.hi-upload.com/upload/uploaded4/lexi_uhmeet6.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://www.hi-upload.com/upload/uploaded4/lexi_uhmeet7.jpg[/IMG]

Seats sponsored by LeatherSeats.com (two-tone dark graphite and light gray).
[IMG]http://www.hi-upload.com/upload/uploaded4/lexi_uhmeet8.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://www.hi-upload.com/upload/uploaded4/lexi_uhmeet9.jpg[/IMG]

Finally, a pic of Devin stealing a cig from my side table with Abear's Aristo casually looking on.
[IMG]http://www.hi-upload.com/upload/uploaded4/lexus1.jpg[/IMG]

great pics, like it :thumbsup:

wow man, FINALLY.... :light:

It looks fantastic, I love it.  Im not too sure about the lexi hood ornament but its definetly original, im sure itll grow on me.  Also imo you should give the ol' fusa another wrap around your mirror, I know its peronal preference but i think it would look just a touch cleaner if it hung there with no slack or visible lines.

So when are you getting air bro :smiley:

[quote=Brandicus;56099]wow man, FINALLY.... :light:
 
It looks fantastic, I love it. Im not too sure about the lexi hood ornament but its definetly original, im sure itll grow on me. Also imo you should give the ol' fusa another wrap around your mirror, I know its peronal preference but i think it would look just a touch cleaner if it hung there with no slack or visible lines.
 
So when are you getting air bro :smiley:[/quote]
 
not sure about the air. :thumbsup: 
 
about the fusa, I'm not quite grasping what you mean. can you clarify?

h&r spacers or generic ebay ones. 10mm front 20mm rear. and go lower.

[QUOTE=allstar;56105]h&r spacers or generic ebay ones. 10mm front 20mm rear. and go lower.[/QUOTE]

before you said 10mm front and 5mm rear.  you're confusing me. :confused:

btw, what suspension did you run on your benz when you had it?

JP rocks! your celsior is sex!

very nice....where'd you pick up the wheels?  I've always liked them but couldn't find anyone who sold them.

The car looks GREAT! Personally, I would look for some different wheels, instead of just using spacers. 

Could you take some better pics of the seats? Do you like the fitment? Im considering ordering from them.

[QUOTE=713JunctionP;56106]before you said 10mm front and 5mm rear.  you're confusing me. :confused:

btw, what suspension did you run on your benz when you had it?[/QUOTE]

5mm won't cut it. it'll make a minimal difference if any. my benz had intrax springs with bilstein sport shocks and #1 spring shims. but keep in mind, they don't make coilovers for w124. so I was resticted.

[quote=na4now;56117]The car looks GREAT! Personally, I would look for some different wheels, instead of just using spacers. 
 
Could you take some better pics of the seats? Do you like the fitment? Im considering ordering from them.[/quote]
 
I am undergoing the task of looking for some different rims but I want to see what I can do with these for now. I still love these wheels and I don't want to let go just yet. :p 
 
I'm doing a photoshoot this week with a few friends so I will get you some better pics of the leather seats. As far as fitment, I can honestly say that I would ONLY go with leatherseats.com for direct leather replacement (they smell great too! lol). :thumbsup:

dayum.. that car is hott man!!

the wheels are KILLING the overall look and feel.

[QUOTE=QoozyFoozy;56155]the wheels are KILLING the overall look and feel.[/QUOTE]

to some that may be the case, but to others, it may not. :)

Very sick.  How about chrome window pillars to match those chrome handles?

[quote=713JunctionP;56100]as soon as possible my UCF10 brother. :thumbsup: 

about the fusa, I'm not quite grasping what you mean.  can you show me a pic?[/quote]

instead of connecting it at the top, pull both sides of the rope down to the bottom of the rear view mirror pillar and attach them there, Then it will be just the mirror and the fusa, you wont be able to see the rope the fusa is hanging from, I would have pics but I gave my fusa to a friend cause I was starting to feel alittle to asian haha :p

i saw it at the uh meet. :thumbsup:  just curious...what's the offset?  but like allstar said 10mm and 20mm should look nice.  I'm using 25mm kics spacer on mine.

Looks nice.

Reminds me of the Auto Fashion JPLS400.

looks nice but i think it needs a more aggressive stance with that kit.  Lower ride height and lower offset w/ some camber.  wheels should be peeking out from the sideskirts

[QUOTE=smallwonder809;56200]Very sick.  How about chrome window pillars to match those chrome handles?[/QUOTE]

I've been looking for UCF10 chrome window pillars for the past year and I can't find any.

it will look very mean once you get it on air or more aggressive coil overs.  I think it would look much nicer without the hood ornament.  Its too bad I couldn't make it out to the UH meet to see it in person. 

D.

VERY VERY NICE!  i would also really like to see some more pics of your seats from more angles.

[QUOTE=dvp;56278]it will look very mean once you get it on air or more aggressive coil overs.  I think it would look much nicer without the hood ornament.  Its too bad I couldn't make it out to the UH meet to see it in person. 

D.[/QUOTE]

I'm getting spacers later this week or early next week before Mean Streets in Austin and I'm definitely going universal air over coilovers in a few months.

[QUOTE=19psi;56291]VERY VERY NICE!  i would also really like to see some more pics of your seats from more angles.[/QUOTE]

I'll post up more pics of the seats later this week. :thumbsup:

are you coming to mean streets? if you need something... I could be persuaded to let you borrow my JIC's for the show so the car could be at a CORRECT height :)

My wheels are finally in, might make the event just to see everyone :)

[QUOTE=gmckey;56315]are you coming to mean streets? if you need something... I could be persuaded to let you borrow my JIC's for the show so the car could be at a CORRECT height :)

My wheels are finally in, might make the event just to see everyone :)[/QUOTE]

that's right!  I remember when we last talked on the phone you lived in Austin.  512 homie. lol

I'd have to meet you up at your house way before the show in order for us to get those JIC's on my LS4.  I'll be bringing it in on a trailer.

CALL ME today if you can. :thumbsup:

[QUOTE=cvc9216;56248]looks nice but i think it needs a more aggressive stance with that kit.  Lower ride height and lower offset w/ some camber.  wheels should be peeking out from the sideskirts[/QUOTE]



My sentiments almost exactly... with the more aggressive kit your wheels and stance have to back it up. I would honestly love to see the wheels you have now just in a more agressive offset.Looks really good though very well done so far.

[QUOTE=jbo;56327]My sentiments almost exactly... with the more aggressive kit your wheels and stance have to back it up. I would honestly love to see the wheels you have now just in a more agressive offset.Looks really good though very well done so far.[/QUOTE]

my thoughts exactly. :smiley: 

some folks say they love the rims with the Junction Produce kit, some say otherwise.  personally, I love my rims.  sure, I can sell my rims/tires and get wider rims with lower offset but I want to see what I can pull with these bad boys first before I switch it up. :cool:

Nice job...

Aren't the curtain crystals should've been facing outside instead of inside?

I second what most the members have said about the wheels..push them out and drop it more!

[QUOTE=PagongLS;56368]Nice job...

Aren't the curtain crystals should've been facing outside instead of inside?

I second what most the members have said about the wheels..push them out and drop it more![/QUOTE]

no, the Garson logo is supposed to face outside and the crystals inside.  Then again, you can do it whatever way you want.

i like that grill you got. bags?

[QUOTE=hamads;56458]i like that grill you got. bags?[/QUOTE]

no bags now.  bags later. :cool:

This is what it needs:
[IMG]http://www.vipemporium.com/713chop.jpg[/IMG]
*Remember this is MY opinion only and sorry for the fast chop*
Grill, fogs (which you got coming), led mirrors, better offset wheels, better stance, paint that crap behind the front bumper flat black (overspray is not pretty), rear wing, roof wing, JP hood mascot..and you're set! (also fixed the Fusa issue to how I think it looks better)

^oooooooo, I like it!

like I said, my LS4 is still an ongoing project but I am going to use some of your ideas as a blueprint.  I actually appreciate the fast chop, it still looks good.

Thanks- (arigatou)

P.S.  That roof wing for the UCF10 is NOT easy to find.  I would of already had it a long time ago if it was.

notice I also shaved the bumper lights..it gives it a much newer appearance.  Those are one item which dates the car.  You can turn your corners into turn signals very easily.

[QUOTE=elpresidente;56576]notice I also shaved the bumper lights..it gives it a much newer appearance.  Those are one item which dates the car.  You can turn your corners into turn signals very easily.[/QUOTE]

I JUST NOW noticed that.  hmm...that's something I'm going to have to ponder on.

IMO if your going to shave off the front turn signals then dont bother with mirror blinkers, I think the two blend together and it looks kinda weird with one and not the other.

[QUOTE=Brandicus;56609]IMO if your going to shave off the front turn signals then dont bother with mirror blinkers, I think the two blend together and it looks kinda weird with one and not the other.[/QUOTE]

i more than likely wouldn't shave off the turn signals in the bumper, however, I did order the side mirrors with turn signals today through LuxuryMods.com :thumbsup:

awesome pics.. thats a lotta money rolling on those wheels.. keep up the good work.. do you have any more pics of your interior.. i wanna see what colors you chose from leatherseats.com

[QUOTE=mrkenji;56656]awesome pics.. thats a lotta money rolling on those wheels.. keep up the good work.. do you have any more pics of your interior.. i wanna see what colors you chose from leatherseats.com[/QUOTE]

i just matched my interior colors that were already there.  the seats are dark graphite and light grey just like everything else in the car.  leatherseats.com did a DAMN good job matching my interior just from what I told them over the phone.  they're going to post interior pics of my LS4 on their website sometime this month.

P.S.  someone online called my UCF10 a mojado ride (wetback ride) and said it should be in a lowrider magazine. LOL

as for chrome door pillars, you know it's underneath the black tape right? LOL. you can peel it/scrape it off, but it's like a brushed aluminum underneath. if you sand it/polish it out though, you can get it pretty blinging. i did it on my old ls400. if you are down to do it, then go for it, but it takes a while.

dAmmn, real nicE!  That car can fiT some wide wheels in the reaR...

DAMN!  that JP hood mascot is $198!!!! Give me a break 

And I thought I spent a ridiculous amount of money on my interior, this by far, beats them all.  My car is going to have to stay in a public storage garage for good.  If someone swipes that JP hood mascot, pinch, out $200 just like that! :eek:

that's why im not going to spend the money on one like that, not to mention someone is going to probably mess up your paint taking it too.

[QUOTE=Caoboy;56919]that's why im not going to spend the money on one like that, not to mention someone is going to probably mess up your paint taking it too.[/QUOTE]

*sigh*

the pressure...I...can't...take........it....... Give me a break

[QUOTE=elpresidente;56527]This is what it needs:
[IMG]http://www.vipemporium.com/713chop.jpg[/IMG]
*Remember this is MY opinion only and sorry for the fast chop*
Grill, fogs (which you got coming), led mirrors, better offset wheels, better stance, paint that crap behind the front bumper flat black (overspray is not pretty), rear wing, roof wing, JP hood mascot..and you're set! (also fixed the Fusa issue to how I think it looks better)[/QUOTE]


this looks great, your car will look great once all this work is done.  Nice chop.  I want one of my car the next time I post up pics. Which should be after the bold world is installed. 

D.

Like everyone else said, your wheels are nowhere as aggressive as they need to be to pull together the look you may be trying to go for. An aggressive kit needs aggressive fitment and an aggressive stance.

[QUOTE=NYC03Alti;56976]Like everyone else said, your wheels are nowhere as aggressive as they need to be to pull together the look you may be trying to go for. An aggressive kit needs aggressive fitment and an aggressive stance.[/QUOTE]

put it this way, my Lex is in it's middle stage. :smiley:

with a big body kit like that, you should go up to 20".

the car is just towering the wheels.

[QUOTE=QoozyFoozy;56989]with a big body kit like that, you should go up to 20".

the car is just towering the wheels.[/QUOTE]

meh, not now though.  once I go air it'll look good.  LATER, I'll contemplate getting 20's.

looks good.

If your nice to me Ill tell you where to get that hood ornament for $80

car is looking good!

got 25mm spacers for the front and 20mm spacers for the rear last night.  They look way better now and honestly, the spacers made the rims appear bigger last night.

Lexi's currently in the shop getting her fenders rolled and pulled and the new JP bumper put on.  next week, she's going in for another paint job.  afterwards, we're talkin airbags people (probably coilovers for a few months until then).

[QUOTE=Brandicus;58774]If your nice to me Ill tell you where to get that hood ornament for $80[/QUOTE]

come on Brandon, don't tease me like that. :drool:

No need to get 20's, just dump it on good fitting 18's baby

Post new pics! I want to see them

[QUOTE=VIPFlame;59151]Post new pics! I want to see them[/QUOTE]

patience, my friend.  my coilovers aren't even here yet.  and she's still in the shop to get her fenders rolled/pulled including a new paint job.  ain't gonna happen over night, unfortunately. :sad:

Are the fenders getting pulled because you have a new set of wheels on the way or because the spacers moved the wheels out further then the fenders?

[QUOTE=widebody_Q;60964]Are the fenders getting pulled because you have a new set of wheels on the way or because the spacers moved the wheels out further then the fenders?[/QUOTE]

the spacers moved the wheels out further than the fenders which started to cause massive rubbing.  looks better though.

[QUOTE=|crash|;56329]my thoughts exactly. :smiley: 

some folks say they love the rims with the Junction Produce kit, some say otherwise.  personally, I love my rims.  sure, I can sell my rims/tires and get wider rims with lower offset but I want to see what I can pull with these bad boys first before I switch it up. :cool:[/QUOTE]

I think that the car looks good no matter what.  Change the rims up if you want but it looks good to me.  Keep up the good work.

[quote=smallwonder809;58898]No need to get 20's, just dump it on good fitting 18's baby[/quote]

not with that kit. gotta run 19+ or it's going to look funny.

Good to see the progress...but other than the things already mentioned, you either need to get a new Celsior emblem, or get the crooked "LSI" piece lined up with the rest of the emblem.

...finally.
 
[IMG]http://i15.tinypic.com/6agojcz.jpg[/IMG] 
 
already got the fenders rolled/pulled so I'm installing these tomorrow. :thumbsup:

POST PICS!

Houston is starting to catch up! With you, RaCinStylez, HoeBag, and the other guys down here doing like your doing, Im getting really tempted to start playing with my SC430!

where did you get those, how much were they, etc!

nice. can't wait to see them installed. post pics asap.

good luck with the install and take lots of pics

coughWRITEUPcough

thanks!  :thumbsup: :p

[quote=VIPStyleCars;66970]good luck with the install and take lots of pics
 
coughWRITEUPcough
 
thanks! :thumbsup: :p[/quote]
 
will do. :smiley:

I love those things!!

[SIZE=6][COLOR=yellow][B]UPDATE![/B][/COLOR][/SIZE]
 
[SIZE=2][COLOR=white]So it's 4AM and I'm finally home. Here are some pics of the JIC's installed and finally on my 91 LS 400.[/COLOR][/SIZE]
 
[SIZE=2][COLOR=#ffffff]Before we begin, I want to apologize for the crappy lighting, "blurred" photography, and/or just plain crappy pictures. I was tired, my feet hurt, I'm dirty and greasy, and I just want to go to bed.[/COLOR][/SIZE]
 
[SIZE=2][COLOR=#ffffff]So here, enjoy them for what they are. *yawn*[/COLOR][/SIZE]
 
[SIZE=2][COLOR=#ffffff]Old Tokico/Tanabe setup:[/COLOR][/SIZE]
[IMG]http://i10.tinypic.com/535ija8.jpg[/IMG]
 
New JIC FLT-A2 VIP coilover setup:
[IMG]http://i9.tinypic.com/4ott4e9.jpg[/IMG]
 
How my LS4 used to sit with the old setup:
[IMG]http://i11.tinypic.com/4tf4bib.jpg[/IMG]
 
How she sits now with the new JIC setup + 1" Kic spacers all around + new paint (again) - Lexus hood ornament:
[IMG]http://i14.tinypic.com/4mvasso.jpg[/IMG]
 
And some more random pics:
[IMG]http://i14.tinypic.com/62z2fmd.jpg[/IMG]
 
[IMG]http://i18.tinypic.com/5xr41vk.jpg[/IMG]
 
[IMG]http://i18.tinypic.com/54ii3gw.jpg[/IMG]
 
Some camber jazz going on:
[IMG]http://i8.tinypic.com/6ahmao2.jpg[/IMG]
 
These JIC's are not on max low (obviously), however, I'm not going to drive around town slammed, although I was very tempted to, unless I'm going somewhere important. What I've shown here is my daily driving setup. Even then, there's still no room for a finger to go through the space between the tire/fender.
 
Next project:
1) Selling my Toyo Proxes + rims.
2) Hopefully, getting the same rims in a way lower offset.
3) Getting some Falken's and stretching the hell out of them.
 
I'll post the DIY/tutorial later. Until next time, good night.

you need to go lower!! .. lol ..




looks a lot better tho

[quote=RaCinStylez;67233]you need to go lower!! .. lol ..
 
 
 
 
looks a lot better tho[/quote]
 
only for shows. =)
 
I'll tell you what though, I got those JIC's on max stiffness and it's fun as hell to go driving down Westeheimer. Felt like I was in a roller coaster with all the bouncing inside the cabin.

I still havent seen it in person :-/

Looks good man. That lower offset on those wheels is really going to kick your car up a notch

[quote=RaCinStylez;67247]I still havent seen it in person :-/[/quote]
 
set up another VSC meet @ your shop. I just [I]might[/I] lower it more just for you. lol =)

how is the ride... i like the drop now and where did u get it installed from?

[quote="that boy asad";67295]how is the ride... i like the drop now and where did u get it installed from?[/quote]
 
how it rides depends on how stiff the spring rate is and how much you adjust the dampner. right now, I've got it nearly 100% "stiffed out" so it's a very bumpy ride inside the cabin, but it's fun. :dance:
 
installed it with a friend at his private garage on the SW side of town. it's where I get most of my work done.

nice going....i like the last pic...
 
 
go just a tad lower up front:rolleyes:

Nice Job on the install! slam it for some pics, then put her where you want her.

fitment looks a lot better

Slam it and daily drive it ;d

[quote=smallwonder809;67666]Slam it and daily drive it ;d[/quote]
 
the temptation is winning.  damnit. lol

[quote=|crash|™;67671]the temptation is winning. damnit. lol[/quote]
 
 
just do it....mahahahahhaaaa
 
 
common at least a little lower....only live once:p 
 
I was cleaning my coilovers today.....suddenly I found myself reaching for the coilover keys and turning them a couple more times downwards........ahaha I love it

[quote=gato;67696]I was cleaning my coilovers today.....suddenly I found myself reaching for the coilover keys and turning them a couple more times downwards........ahaha I love it[/quote]
 
crazy.  did you even pull yet?  I can't tell from the pics.

not really pull....just a little stretch on the fenders for clearance....you cnt tell

glad you got em on :)

looks better, now slam it some more. lol.

[quote=MrExecutiv;67937]looks better, now slam it some more. lol.[/quote]
 
I swear....
 
if I drive it slammed and my bumper goes flying off...... :mad:

Once you slamm it and roll it you wont want to lift it back and will keep trying to find another way to make it just little bit lower...right now I am between .5" from perfect ride hieght..if it was not for my driveway and living on a hill I would be even lower..I may have to move just to find a house with a nice level driveway...hee hee hee heee

[quote=zion_97;67983]Once you slamm it and roll it you wont want to lift it back and will keep trying to find another way to make it just little bit lower...right now I am between .5" from perfect ride hieght..if it was not for my driveway and living on a hill I would be even lower..I may have to move just to find a house with a nice level driveway...hee hee hee heee[/quote]
 
well my fenders are already rolled and the two front are pulled too.  I MIGHT have to pull the two rear slightly but we'll see.
 
if I lower it even more later this week I'll post pics up. :thumbsup:

very sick.

I think I'm gonna have to rip the plastic lining inside my wheel well off.

give in to the urge. lol. post pics if ever you do slam it this week.

it won't be too bad, just drive slow.  my car sits about 3''-4'' off the ground and i daily drive it fine.  and san diego has really shitty streets.

[quote=smallwonder809;68620]it won't be too bad, just drive slow. my car sits about 3''-4'' off the ground and i daily drive it fine. and san diego has really shitty streets.[/quote]
 
I'm lower than that right now.

chrome door handles? where'd you get them....i'm searching for some

[quote=nextgear1;56111]very nice....where'd you pick up the wheels? I've always liked them but couldn't find anyone who sold them.[/quote]
 
they're becoming very rare, especially in 19". and the ones with lips are especially hard to find.
 
Here's some updated pics:
[COLOR=#a89655][URL]http://www.vipstylecars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5273[/URL][/COLOR]

nice ride.

cracked my front bumper in half last Saturday night.  re-fiberglassed it with the boys at Home Built and re-painted it in 24 hours, just in time for a small car show here that happened yesterday and still took home a trophy for Home Built.  now she's in the shop again for a 360 degree revamp.

are you getting new wheels?

[quote=MrExecutiv;72249]are you getting new wheels?[/quote]
 
MAYBE.  why do you ask?

so have  u slammed the car to the ground yet?

[quote=efini_kid;72569]so have u slammed the car to the ground yet?[/quote]
 
yes, last weekend.  and I cracked by bumper in half and we had to fix it in 15 hours.  not doing that again till I get some bags to put over my coilovers.

[QUOTE=|crash|™;72646]yes, last weekend.  and I cracked by bumper in half and we had to fix it in 15 hours.  not doing that again till I get some bags to put over my coilovers.[/QUOTE]

what part of town were in when u cracked ur bumper?
htown really has some shitty roads. i used to hate driving my FD around the rice village area.

[quote=|crash|™;72419]MAYBE. why do you ask?[/quote]
just asking. thought I saw you selling your wheels.:biggthumpup:

[quote=MrExecutiv;73922]just asking. thought I saw you selling your wheels.:biggthumpup:[/quote]
 
yeah.  we'll see what happens down the line.

Crash, do you know the diameter on the shocks of your JIC?