LRP_LS400 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 my dad gave me his 92LS400 for graduation and now i'm looking make it my own. The lex. has good speed/acc. for a 170,000 car getting up to 120 was no problem but what can I do to get a lil more out of her. since she's older what should I do as a general tune-up and/or replace for newer parts under the hood?? thanks for your help -newbie tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blake918 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Welcome Tony! There really isn't too much do under the hood-I guess plugs, wires, air filter, fuel filter maybe, check o2 sensors, clean throttle body, flush coolant, and change tranny fluid and filter would make a decent tune up. The main problems lay in the suspension since the bushings get old and crack in the strut rods, control arms, knuckles, ball joints, tie rods, etc. I wouldn't go to Lexus of New Orleans if you want them to do the tune-up since their service dept. is pretty incompetent. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRP_LS400 Posted May 26, 2005 Author Share Posted May 26, 2005 thanks I'll start with your suggestions ASAP and oh I see you upgraded the headlights were they hard to install and where can I get some? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blake918 Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 The PIAA lights are excellent. I bought mine online at tirerack.com for something like $80. I want to say PIAA has an "authorized reseller" in Metarie somewhere. You can get the SilverStars just about anywhere-WalMart, PepBoys, Autozone, etc. They are about half price of the PIAAs, but I don't think they are as strong. They were very easy to install-it took maybe a minute on each side. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRP_LS400 Posted May 27, 2005 Author Share Posted May 27, 2005 thanks i installed the SilverStars today i'm happy they look way better than the factory ones. how about the Fog lights are yours factory i was thinking about get new white bulbs for those too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blake918 Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 I haven't changed my fog lights yet, but I really need to. You can see how yellow they are when compared to the PIAA low beams.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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