GRAND_LS 4

Sorry I have not been updating this thread, i have not been receiving any notifications which have been enabled now. While i've done this over 4 years ago, and long sold the car i will try my best to answer any questions you may have.

Congrats on the purchase!

Actually i've seen the ML system on Non-Nav a few times. Its just hard to notice since the writing is small. But they exit... even on the GS430.

I strongly suggest you go with OEM. Less brake dust, and great braking power.

How did you solve the problem if you dont mind me asking?

I mentioned in my earlier post that if you dont plan on taking the upper intake apart, then you dont need to purchase the gasket. However, for the gasket thats between the block, and lower mainfold... you do need one. At that age, they deteriorate, and you dont want to have any leaks. And since they are cheap, its more of preventive measure then anything, depending on how old your car/mileage. Sorry If i wasnt clear, didnt mean to make you buy parts you didnt need. (I did the same thign myself because i didnt know, and I still have those gaskets sitting around somewhere.)

Your most welcome! Glad I was of some help. Its a tough job, but you feel very proud in the end. Really feels like a great accomplishment, especially if you got a dealer repair estimate prior. As Ed mentioned, there are two bolts that hold the starter from the rear (they face the back of the car) take a while to turn... but i remember I had pretty good tools that really helped me through. I didn't take off the fuel rails, but the fuel line took me 3 days to remove... I had almost given up. I also disconnected it, and left it there... and the next day, after the garage heated up (pressure changed)... so fuel was pouring out, smell was so strong, it seeped into the house, and into the inlet vent for the AC, and woke me up

This is known issue with Naks. Its due to the wires that go into the Nak AMP. Make sure you tighten things up, and try again.

Your welcome. Wish i took some pics along the way, but I did not, too much frustration at times to take out the camera and snap pics. But I'll be here to answer any questions i can.

Mine went out at once, no introductions. One day i was goign to see a friend, and tried to start the car, NO dice. You seem to need new contacts, but I had a bigger problem, and needed replacement of the entire starter. I think the 95 had a few differences. Not sure what they are, since i havent looked under the hood of one. Thanks! It was a tough job, but an interesting learning experiance. We'll, it really depends on usage, and how frequently you start you car. I dont think there is any noticeable quality decline, just a matter of different use, and variables.

Note: 95 4Runners didnt come with a V8. Do you mean 2005?

They wouldnt fit on the GS at all. However, they are SOLD. Thanks for looking.

Sorry, just had time to post these up. I know lots of people already bought some kind of shock/spring combo. Sale pending...

Sorry, just had time to post these up. I know lots of people already bought some kind of shock/spring combo.

Folks, I’m selling my Adjustable L-sport line Suspension System consisting of Eibach springs, and Bilsten heavy duty shocks. These were made for the LS400 UCF 20/21 chassis (They were made specifically for this application). They are height adjustable, but have to move the perch, and you need to have them off the car if I’m not mistaken. They can’t be adjusted while on the car, like coilovers. These have about 11K on them. Mostly driven on highways from Tampa to Melbourne, since I frequent Melbourne a lot where my cousin lives. These shocks and springs not only make the car look MUCH, MUCH more appealing, but also enhance your driving pleasure. The effects are tighter steering and improved handling over stock. No more brake dive, or jerking at acceleration. More feedback from the road as well, which in consequence gives a bit of a firmer ride. Nothing unbearable, rides as comfortable as my friends stock Infiniti I30t. A must have for anyone who is interested in better handling, or planning on getting some wheels. I had plans to fit this car with an L-sportline kit, and wheels, but plans fell short since I decided to go forth with gradschool. I am attaching pics of before and after installation: BEFORE: AFTER: Here is the offcial info I found online for the L-sportline's: $350 + ACTUAL S/H. Locals have priority due to weight. *Will post pics of the actual springs and shocks very soon.

Cant get to the connections without taking off the intake. Your starter is wearing down, and a shortly a day will come when you cannot start it period. Just hope your in your garage when that happens. I suggest you change the Starter ASAP. You might get away with changing the contacts, but other parts of the starter will get you sooner or later, and its pretty long job to get to the starter. Did you get my PM on Clublexus? I live in Tampa, btw.

I had the same problem, and bought some fittings from Home depot. When neither of them fit, I just glued it together. Still holding on.

Oh yeah, I remember now. Very nice.

I really like what you did with your car… while modded, it looks very clean and simple. Love the wheels… only if they were staggered. In addition, like how the headlight washers set off the headlights like that… so how effective are they? Are they high-pressured? Do you get a lot of overspray on the windshield after use? I saw ONE Canadian LS down here in Florida… black… looked very nice.

Welcome to the forum... fine LS you got there.

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When you say dash cover... do mean the entire dash?? Or the airbag dash coveR?

Your 19's will help a lot in that department. I think you should wait and see what happens.

Thanks bro.

I strongly suggest you sign up here and look up more info... You will find lots of info: http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/ Were you going to retrofit projectors? Or just clear the headlights and stick in some HID bulbs and move on? Reason I ask is because if your having problems sanding it down, retrofitting a projector is not going to be easy at all.