The $6K Lexus LS430 Needed This!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.ย. 2024
- We complete the exterior of the Lexus LS430 and it's MINT!
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We've had 2 Ls430s, it's the best car ever made. Had one with and without air ride, 260k miles later and the air-ride still worked perfectly. Lexus forever.
Did you ever have any injector issues? I have my eye on one but it has a misfire in one cylinder, possibly low compression
The best car ever made is the 1999 GS400. Hands down 😁
Best EVER YEARS OF LS' s Were 04-06,All Made in JAPAN & Toyota/ Lexus was Getting Stiff Competition from Other Mfgs.,So Lexus Top Mgt.Put Out Very Detailed Instructions that they wanted Pure Perfection On All Depts.of their Assembly's,No Excuses.& They Got it,One of BEST SB'sEver Made & W) the 6 SPD.Auto.,Those Years Gas Mlg.Was Approaching Same of ES V-6 's,That Still Only Had 5 Spd..Autos.Have Heard of Ls460 Owners that Traded Up,But Later Said,the Early LS 460' s Could Not Compare W/ Reliability & Handling of LS 430' s.
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@@edcain3676 I disagree, I have an 07 LS460 and I’ve driven my car back to back with an 05 430. The 460 is superior in performance/handling. 430s are insanely reliable but the 460 is not at all unreliable besides 2 issues that plague them.
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I love how the LS is coming along. So clean
Love how you guys give old cars a second life!
I’m a fan of Toyota in general, but the LS is probably the only large luxury car I’d consider buying near or over 100k miles on it. I haven’t seen one in terrible shape...of course there are exceptions, but most are still good buys.
Toyota makes Lexus
@@miciahsingleton7369 i think they know that already
After 50kkm, it's all about maintenance. Some cars require more maintenance than others, and some cars are just built badly. But generally speaking it's not the mileage or brand that matters, but the maintenance.
What a beautiful, timeless car that LS430 is! Despite being so old, it is sharp and smart enough looking that it doesn't look out of place among modern luxury cars!
Idk how I never came across this channel before. I love this series!
I said it from the beginning. This thing is Begging for a supercharger! That LS is looking amazing
I think they mentioned that’s in the plan for this build. Wanna say an M90 supercharger?
If anyone has to cut around paint, like that, you can always use a hairdryer or heat-gun to warm up the paint, first. Then do your cutting, then heat gun around the edges, slightly. Not too hot, can make it brittle.
This has become my new Saturday Morning Cartoons.
These are a couple of very charming cars. Well done on the concept for the series guys.
I can't get over how good those wheels look 😍
They fit perfectly
I love this car so much. In my country people loves German brands but this Lexus is just amazing and when I see one on the streets it's like a see a very rare car, I Don know why but the lines it's so classy
"Cheap ebay item"
me: oh $25 not bad
Pete: $100
@Newblood then the new taxes are awful completely ruined eBay forever!!!!!!
should have polished the bit behind the door handle while u had it removed! all those scratches from people grabbing the door handle 😬
I agree. They took the time to polish and ceramic coat the door handle but not what's behind it...
Episode about the LS where the BMS Tuning guy keeps mentioning LS’s is going to confuse some casuals! Can’t wait for the power mods, I convinced my dad to buy his LS430 after I showed him my 99 LS400 and he’s been loving it ever since. But extra power was always something he wanted!
Something subtle that would be kinda cool, to me at least, would be a black Speed Academy Decal on the Calipers.
Just a thought.
Car looks amazing!
For such a grandpa car, the changes you guys did really gives it an interesting Germanic / Japanese hot rod fusion.
Look up Japanese gangster vip cars
Grandpa car...😂😂😂😂😂
I don't see the "grandpa" car there
Grandpa has nice taste 👍
@@Momo_8k thats what she said
You guys are killing this build. I admit, I'm such an M5 fanboy... BUT - This Lexus has seriously made me want one in the future. Thanks for doing such a great job with these!
Long time BMW owner (amidst everything else). My LS430 turns 200k next week and it runs smoother than any other car I’ve owned. No rattles, no vibrations. Pure bliss.
Andre _ Facts bro I own a 2006 Lexus LS430 and never getting rid of mines she is a keeper 😎
Get one u will love it I’m never getting rid of my 2006 Lexus LS430 she is a keeper 🥰😎
I think this is one of the best looking cars that you guys have built!! Once you got the kit painted, it made the wheels look 1000x better! Excited to see what happens next on this beast!!
You're gonna pull up to someplace and people are going to think Yakuza are getting out but it's just some white dude with his kid 🤣
Always nice to seeing another person love an LS
All that pretty on the outside, makes the brake calipers look so shabby. Maybe a nice gloss black, or even a red on the calipers would really make them shine behind those awesome wheels.
must be nice to have a friend with ocd work on your car, i need some of those in my life
I wonder if the 2003ish Q45 ever came to mind when the LS was picked? Digging the LS tho!🤙
2nd gen m45 is a really good choice too
I have a 2002 Infinity Q45 Premium. Silver with Blk interior with 187k miles. Only 4 problems in 17 yrs. Currently needs headlight module. Not available at the dealer any longer. Any help on this.
@@keithburch3238 see if there are aftermarket headlights with a different ballast? Or part crossover with other cars?
Subbed because im a lexus owner and i feel our community gets no Love!
I love long fancy sedans like this Lexus. This series is really good, I'm really interested to see how it'll perform.
protip to avoid cracking plastic pieces that need to be dremelled like that is to drill anywhere that would be a corner otherwise, then use the dremel to join the drill holes together. relieves the pressure points that lead to cracking
Thanks guys for the lkq shout out! Love helping you guys out!
Thanks for all the help
@@speedacademy anytime!!!
Oooh! I'm really a fan of what you did with that LS! It looks PROPER!
Not going to lie, I would love to find one of those as a daily. Very comfortable and it has presence on the road!
I just bought one last week. amazing super comfortable car, coming from a mazda 6 lol.
@@paracidicapple I drive a modded and tuned 2.5 Mazda3. I’m definitely looking for something more comfortable so I can do more to this car 😅.
Liaten, guys, I love you guys’ work. It’s always fun watching the process and the quality that the cars come out in. I’ve been watching for a long time and just want to say thanks for the entertainment. I’ll definitely get on Patreon to support. Thanks!
I'm a Lexus LS430 Guy and I like it!
You guys nailed it, such a nice clean LS430. Can't wait to see whats next.
I've always wanted a Lexus LS, love this channel
I love mine, you should definitely go find one and fix it up. 1000% worth it.
@AClockHead103 3uz is the best UZ
@Kiyo Gallimore nah 1uz vvti is better.
@@machedari SC both of mine, 3UZ is superior. They share the same block.
I have a 01 ls430 that I literally cannot sell at all for whatever reason... She drives perfect. Part of me wants it gone, but part of me really likes how this is turning out.
Probably going to be totally fine, but if you're cutting fiberglass again it can help to not start cracks if you drill the ends of any straight cuts, especially a relief cut that just ends suddenly.
I was really sold on the wheels at first, but now im completely sold. They looks awesome while rolling.
Trick is to manually put it in 4th and up your speed slowly by 5 mph and then floor it each time. Eventually it'll not need to downshift. Then go down to the exact mph so you find the lowest speed it'll not downshift at.
For instance, if I want to do a 2nd gear pull in my GS without it downshifting I need to be at 28 mph.
Notification, always here early. This channel is where its at!
Cool to see the LS almost complete, hopefully the we can see work on the M5 wagon too
Don’t stop !!! Love the channel guys 👍🏼
Freaking awesome Lexus guys! Loving this series and can’t wait to see what comes in the future with this channel!
I’m a huge fan of the LS 430. And those custom wheels inspired by the Celica alloys. Works of art!
Literally said Wow that looks good at the finished shot. I am really amazed how good it looks for an older sedan. Great job fellas!
Love the build, great wheels but I think some nice 3 piece wheels would look better or a Japanese style one piece wheel
That Celsior OE body kit looks amazing on the car. I am definitely gonna be doing the same thing when i get my LS.
Those wheels make the car look absolutely amazing
Man this series is awesome, the Supra wheels, the M5 wagon, the painful comments, cannot get enough of it!
Love this build. Although it’s more vip than sport which suits the car so well
You forgot a little, but very important detail on the M5 Wagon: THE 3RD REARMIRROR IN THE INSIDE!!!!
please add it to the wagon ❤️
Nice work keep it up
Merry Christmas too
I'm in love with this car, keep the videos coming!
I don't think Lexus are considered the most flashy looking cars at the time of release but pretty much all Lexus designs hold up really well over time. Not to mention the cars hold up mechanically well over time, especially compared to most other luxury car brands.
Mannnn I guess I need to sus out an OEM Celsior kit now. This is just too good
Good looking car, very tastefully done.
I had the exact 05 LS430. It was a good car. Very reliable, just like my grandpa!
Polished the handles, but not the door cups when they were off...d'oh! Overall looks tons better!
That LS430 looks sooooo good. Everything fits so good. The rear looks dope. You will have to add a nice set of mufflers to keep them looking baller
You guys made prices for LS430s in the GTA go up by 30%.
I'm always nervous about trusting anything that's adhesive to stay secure.
Y'all did an awesome job seeing the car from the beginning.
the trd tacoma superchargers fit right on the top.
Tundra
@@arumrunner oh yeah ur right my bad
Finally, quality ls430 work. Following
I got the same spoiler for $36 on ebay. Paint matched and no waves. Long box. Proper packaging 👍
is so satisfying seeing and car that has little things wrong with it getting fix
Best part of my Saturday. Also 220hp not bad at all :)
I have to say DP, I'm a bummer guy just as Pete, but your LS looks very very good, the wheels, the black, suddle vip style, I'd drive something like that every day in comfort with a lot of style a bit of v8 noise. I like it!
What an incredible car wow
Love this series ! Keep it up 👍🏼
The LS430 now has the looks to be an Autobahn bruiser now it just needs the power to go with those looks
Them door handle recesses need a bit of love too! Good wheel choice, looks a lot better. That sleepy v8 does need waking up as well to roll with the m5
Those wheels would look amazing on a Cressida
The car is looking great. Love the direction your channel is heading. The content you guys have been putting out is absolutely top notch and super enjoyable to watch. Also really enjoying the M5 Wagon build.
I’ve been considering an LS for a big body luxury / slightly tuned option. The 460 makes 380 BHP but the 430 is looking like an options as well. Nice project - will be watching this with great interest
Can’t wait to see the performance mods added! See that Toyota V8 come to life
I can't wait to see the HP.
The Lexus is looking proper! Kudos to you guys for building something different & affordable 👏👍
Enjoying this build.
Tjis thing is quiet; I've heard louder Teslas than this Lexus.
Love the shine on that black👌🏽 looking good guys
Omg!! You buy are based in Hamilton!!?? Sick!! I'm from Toronto and live in Niagara Falls! Love the channel! 😀😀
Please!!! more big body sport sedans . Love them!👍
That flexible lip spoiler looks like a rear window/roof spoiler instead of a trunk spoiler. I installed the same kind of thing on my car’s rear window
My guess is the trunk lip is TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane). Added a nice bit of flare!
big body toyota/lexus look so sleek with little mods for power mods tho i think you should turbo it and make 700hp no need to touch the motor just add bigger injectors, fuel pumps and log manifolds and tune with stock compression at 10:1 will safely run up to 21-25psi. theres a father son channel that did just that on their ls400 that the built to go drifting with
My ‘04 LS430 has the same issue with the locks and center console as yours, so I’m excited to see you guys fix that before I dive into mine
The wheels look so similar to my 85 Celica GT-S. I like them!
Such a beautiful car, very tastefully done. Really hope to own something similar one day.
That LS looks incredible. I buy and install those rear duck lip spoilers on all my cars. I hate shopping trolley handle spoilers.
Man you guys do a good job love how the ls is looking awesome content like always!
My Ls holds 4th gear with traction control off and with power mode on. Try that next time on the dyno.
I hate to say this but you really should have considered drilling where the corners of the cuts on those side skirts are at. Drilling and then sanding the edges smooth would have given you a nice rounded corner to relieve the stress points and reduce the risk of cracking later. I've done a lot of fiberglass work over the years and sharp inside corners are almost always the failure point. It seems like a low stress area, but just the usual body roll while cornering is enough to split something like that. On a car that is going to see some track usage, where cornering forces will be above average, you increase the risk by a large amount.
You've made me want other cars in the past, but I really love how this LS is turning out. Still thinking V6 Accord for my next car, though.
bro the W H E E L S!!!! original design of old school celica😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Love the LS content!
Very nice progress!!
Lexus is lookin pimp!! Loving it!
Great job guys, this LS is so happy you are taking such care of it. Happy Holidays !
I love this channel!
I'm enjoying this series, such idiosyncratic choices but interesting potential. I don't know where the sporty punch is comming from for the Lexus. The Touring Wagon rebuild is quite a cool route for the BMW.
Thanks for the LS build! love watching this stuff. You guys are incredibly talented.
If you put plastic wrap over the aircraft paint remover it works better, it won’t evaporate as fast
Loving the LS! So so good! WOW.