Big Iron Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I just bought a 1999 LS400 to replace my 11MPG FJ80 as a daily driver. While I get caught up on the maintenance, I’m beginning to think about how I’d like the car to look and perform. I know these cars are known for their affinity to the VIP style, coilovers, and negative camber, and that’s generally what I’m seeing when searching for ideas. I’m looking to do something I’d consider a bit classier and easier to live with on a day to day basis, yet somewhat unique. I’d also like to do my best to improve the handling performance, while maintaining a comfortable ride. This will mean running enough tire on whichever wheels I choose, and I’ve read the 45 ratio is pretty decent. I’d like to see some photos of UCF20/21’s which are lowered less than 1.5” (stock is fine too), but which have been modified. I’d also like to hear from anyone else who shares my goals. Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sha4000 Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Go through this WHOLE thread and filter your results. http://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls400/260772-ls400-owners-post-your-wheel-setup.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Iron Posted October 21, 2014 Author Share Posted October 21, 2014 Thanks for the link. I've been going through there, as I've had time. I was hoping I could connect with a minority group on here with the same goals :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landar Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Joe, there just does not seem to be many modifiers on this board. We are just trying to keep them running, let alone 'slammed'. Sorry. But welcome to the site! ;-) Let us know how your project goes. Would love to see some pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Iron Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 Hey that's fine with me! I'm definitely closer to the stock crowd than the slammed negative camber crowd :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landar Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 My line of thinking is that Lexus engineers went to extreme pains to get the suspension to where it is. I can appreciate why others might want the look but this guy is not going to mess with it. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sha4000 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Well I have Eibach springs with the KYB-GR2 shocks and 19in G35 rays on and it looks nice. Like Landar said the ride is drastically different from stock but I can live with it for the most part. I'll get a pic when I go back out to the car but it's raining right now. I'm in the process of doing some body work so don't mind the condition of the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Iron Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 Thanks for the reply, that's similar to what I'm thinking. How stiff are the Eibach springs? How do they compare to the Tanabes? What series tire are you running? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sha4000 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 It was raining too much and I forgot to take the pic. I never had tanabes so I can't comment on it. The Eibachs are nice and give a decent drop without going crazy. I'm running 245/40/19. The fronts rub on the fender cover at full clock though which is a common issue with the 245. A 225 would have eliminated that but I wanted to be able to rotate tires so I sucked it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Iron Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 I'm just not sure I want to run a sidewall that small. Sounds like I might have to stick with 18's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sha4000 Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 The 40 is not that bad over the road it's a bit jarring over the bigger bumps in the road though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sha4000 Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 The front could be a lil lower but I can live with it. These springs and shocks are new so coils are out for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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