2001 Lexus LS430 VIP build - Part 1

[@travisstamp7428]

As a Lexus GS400 owner and VIP enthusiast, I def approve of this! We need to see more of the LS/VIP content. If you have an engraver, have him do your windows, like a lowrider. Clean build. Good job!

[@importmotoring4527]

Thank you for watching the video. We will be doing some more content shortly. We will be prepping ot for next year's show season. I haven't even thought about doing the windows. That's a great idea!!!

[@haydenf1353]

“We are running the two samurai swords” is not something I expected to hear when I clicked on this video.

[@importmotoring4527]

It was a late night conversation that got turned into reality. Then we decided that wasn't enough, which is how the starliner in the trunk came about.

[@krasimirangelov9060]

Damn that is one hell of a VIP build. The attention to details is just top notch. Only thing I don't like is the carbon trim instead of the wood and the restitching of the leather on the door panels but everyone with their own taste.

[@griffinnfam8918]

Amazing!! What a beautiful build! Im loving all the detail and how they all tie together!

[@theodoreyoung8777]

Never getting rid of my 2006 Lexus LS430 💎🥰😍😎

[@KDMCulturePH]

The attention to detail on your build is amazing! Definitely a dope build 💯

[@importmotoring4527]

Thank you for watching the video! That means a lot. I have been trying to get the car to a higher level. I think it's finally there.

[@teamhonzilla]

I put the GR Supra wheels on my LS430 the black and chrome one did not know it fit but it did and it look clean

[@atxbasstard8708]

Amazing build

[@importmotoring4527]

Thank you. I really appreciate that!

[@turbogears900]

Every well done .the car looks amazing

[@prism8289]

You forgot the pink fuzzy dice.

[@yungbanshee7651]

That engine bay is beautiful

[@importmotoring4527]

Thank you so much. Really appreciate it

[@mjk4378]

Sooo dope. I have an 04 ls430 and Deff want to get her done right like yours

[@importmotoring4527]

Thank you so much for watching the video! I appreciate the love for her!

[@1995RangeRover]

Your LS is nicely done!

[@Alexander082388]

Gorgeous!!!!! Great work

[@No_life_haha]

Nice build!!

[@OTT_Assassin]

Ls430 is my dream car but because I'm from Ireland I can get insured till I'm at least 25yo. Should I buy one anyway and just build it up over the years. I think I could get insured on a ls430 if its 20 years old or more due to classic insurance

[@importmotoring4527]

Thank you for watching the video. The LS430 has been one of my all time favorite vehicle to own. I love all the technology that it has, along with the ride. You will not be disappointed! Keep me posted when you get one.

[@OTT_Assassin]

​@@importmotoring4527 I'm starting my first big job ouyltside 9f college so if I get one it won't be for another 6 months but I'll let you guys know

[@x0jamiex0]

Just hit 25 in nz and brought a pearl white top spec

[@MRMAN-wb1tv]

@@x0jamiex0 It's impossible that you own one under the 25 yr law, they didn't come out until 2000. So maybe you mistaken with a LS400.

[@Rspsupraturbo]

Sick ass ls430, me likely and wanna do one now too!

[@kali_o_mali]

How is the ride quality? I wanna VIP mine eventually but it’s my daily driver rn and so smooth. Changed the rotors and didn’t even realize i was at 110 mph on the highway lol

[@importmotoring4527]

It rides amazing. I love the air ride setup that I have on it. I will say this, though I do not drive it much now that it is nearly finished. I would be devastated if something happen to it, so most of the time it's on and off trailer driving. Thank you for watching the video

[@WaterSauce]

Love the build. Where did you get the tablets? I wanna do a vip build like yours in the future.

[@importmotoring4527]

The passenger table and the 2 seat back tables came from vip asthetics usa. The rear center table came from bespoke vip in the uk.

[@WaterSauce]

@@importmotoring4527 oh I was talking about the tv screens sorry. But thank you for telling where to get the tables lol

[@importmotoring4527]

@Water Sauce sorry. I read that wrong. The tablets I just ordered on line, Bestbuy, I believe and built the brackets to hold them. We have them set up to charge when plugged in (cable runs up the seam on the back side of the seat). You can watch individually or sync them together

[@WaterSauce]

@@importmotoring4527 okay thank you very much

[@vruiz348]

i have a 04 ls430 and am havjng the hardest time finding smoked headlights and taillights did you use a certain website/company?

[@importmotoring4527]

Tha k you for watching the video. I actually had my painter just tint some clear coat and apply it that way. We did that for the headlamps and the fog lamps. I bought the smoked taillamps used, they are Valentin's.........

[@lowlifeslides9918]

Youre supposed to air it out when youre gonna show it off lol

[@davidm2938]

Wow. This is a car. My LS is nice but this is beautiful.

[@importmotoring4527]

Thank you so much. I am happy to see that people are enjoying the final outcome!

[@naadirbakari8305]

Nice vid. i thought my headphones were broken at first

[@tootuff32829]

where did you get the Parking Pole from?

[@importmotoring4527]

It came off an aristo. There was a guy selling it, so I wanted to see if it would work.

[@dennisjordan9690]

Where can I go to get the Wald kit done? I have a 2005 ls

[@importmotoring4527]

I have had the kit on the car for about 5 years now. I got it used when I got it and had to do some work to it.

[@crs0176]

How does the cold air intake work for this build? I was under the impression that because of the airflow system the LS has in the front that doing an aftermarket intake wouldn’t be worth it. Are you losing power on it at all what would you say worth it or not?

[@importmotoring4527]

Thank you for watching the video. In full disclosure, this car gets driven on and off the trailer. In a real world, daily drive application, I do not feel it would have any real gain to the performance. It would most be drawing in hot air, from engine bay.

[@crs0176]

@@importmotoring4527 thanks for confirming my suspicions, I appreciate the honest response. Great build you got there too, it’s tasteful without going overboard on the wraps.

[@alexron2023]

Removing the OEM air intake will increase the engine noise and really it does not increase the power. Lexus designed a very thought out quiet and efficient system. In my case I love the power of the engine without having to hear it similar to an electric car.

[@christycretella6048]

Nice car us in California have 2001 and a 2005

[@gabepaz2640]

Amazing

[@ali4l913]

Waw perfect 👌

[@STEEPPOW]

Not for me, but I’m glad this makes you happy.

[@KOROKIK]

Where did you get the tables & cup holders ?

[@importmotoring4527]

Thank you for watching the video. Everything but the rear center console came from vip esthetics usa. The rear console came from bespoke vip.

[@jameskramer3413]

How would you say this cost in total?

[@importmotoring4527]

@jameskramer3413 i think I am about $75k in it's current state, which has evolved more since that video was filmed.

[@seanjohn83]

Very Nice

[@bubblelex5051]

Audio wasnt the best but Im digging the ls!

[@importmotoring4527]

Thank you for watching the video. We are testing out a couple different mics. Thank you for the feedback. We will be filming it again shortly for some things I missed.

[@woe.num.1]

Can’t wait to vip my ul ls430🤩

[@cls606]

Do you have an Instagram? This 430 goes hard as fuck - the wheels, brakes, interior go crazy. We would love to see you out here in Cali

[@importmotoring4527]

Thank you so much for the love! I am shooting to get down to a Cali show soon. Would love to go to the Auto Fashion USA or a HIN.

[@importmotoring4527]

@importmotoring is my IG

[@woe.num.1]

part 2??

[@importmotoring4527]

We are currently waiting on parts to arrive from out of the USA. Once they arrive, we will be doing a part 2. Trust me.......thank you for watching.

[@woe.num.1]

@@importmotoring4527 there’s after market air suspension on there right? Please make next vid with the car lowered so I can it in all its glory!

[@importmotoring4527]

@@woe.num.1 will do. It does have the air ride. Some of the parts going on it will help it lay out better. I have always felt it was lacking in the laying frame department. It will probably be around Christmas time for the next video, so we can get all of what we are waiting for and get it all installed. Thanks again.

[@caleb2242]

Cars just stopped developing after early 2000s. They just got kitcht and faster with smaller engines.

[@importmotoring4527]

I agree, I think thats why I am stuck in the 90s and early 2000s car buying. They just hit differently

[@davergt]

Celsior is right hand drive tho😢

[@ttinnovations3310]

cool, but the carbon fiber is NOT cool