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Nataphen

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    1990 LS400

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  1. Just wondering if these work OK for our cars. I wanted to drop the car just a tad and replace the 15s with 18s to freshen up the look a little. I don't really want all out performance, or else I would already know that coil-overs are the way to go. I just want a little better stance. My car has standard shocks, no the ride control or height adjustment, if that makes a difference for these springs. Nate
  2. What should I clean those things with then? It's a good thing that you said that, because I would have cleaned them just like my seats.
  3. All righty, sounds good to me. I've kept it in normal mode and the acceleration is just fine for what I need around town. I haven't had a chance to test it out to see if I can tell a difference in power between the two.
  4. Well, the AC doesn't show any sign of problems, the PS pump is not leaking at all, and none of the LCDs are bleeding or getting hard to read. That's all that I've gotten to check so far. Seems to be in great shape. Just a quick n00b question, does the ECT control really make any difference either way? I guess that I would prefer the "power" setting that has better acceleration, but has anyone actually tested it in acceleration both ways AND for fuel economy both ways? Does it really matter which one that it's on or is it more of a gimmick?
  5. Lots of good tips. I'm going to take this Saturday and check everything out that you guys have told me about. The suspension feels pretty solid, but I'm going to jack it up and go over it really well. If there is anything else that anyone can think of, just let me know. Thanks for all the info.
  6. Thanks a lot guys. I'm not trying to make the car fast, 250hp will be just fine for what I need the car for. I was just wondering if there was something that was changed in the later models that would be an easy swap for a little more power. I love the car, and the original owner said that it hasn't given him any problems. He bought it brand new in '90. I'm sure that it will last a long time and be a great car for us.
  7. This is my first post here, and I just wanted to introduce myself and ask a couple of questions. My name is Nathan, I live in Tyler, TX, and I'm going to pick up my LS400 on Monday from a former boss/good friend of mine. I'd like to say hello to everyone, and I'm sure that I'll learn a lot here. I was looking for a good sized car (not an SUV fan) that's reliable and wasn't going to kill my budget. I'm about to get married this Spring, hence the need to watch the budget, and my fiance has two children, hence the need for a family car! :) I have always believed in subscribing to forums to learn about the cars that I've owned, or even that I was just considering to buy, and I thank anyone here in advance for any information that I learn here. Being informed helps solve SO many problems, before they even start at times. I instantly loved the car, very smooth ride, great build quality, and all servicing records. It's got the be in the best shape of any 17 year old car that I've seen. The only questions that I have thus far are: #1. Are there any preventive maintenance tips or "must have" mods to help this car last as long as possible? #2. Is there any relatively simple way to narrow the gap between the early 249hp motor and the later 290hp motor? Again, glad to be here and thanks in advance for any help! Nate
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