The $6K Lexus LS430 Needed This!

[@thedelusi0n1337]

We've had 2 Ls430s, it's the best car ever made. Had one with and without air ride, 260k miles later and the air-ride still worked perfectly. Lexus forever.

[@Driversnetwork101]

Did you ever have any injector issues? I have my eye on one but it has a misfire in one cylinder, possibly low compression

[@luthersullivan5141]

The best car ever made is the 1999 GS400. Hands down 😁

[@edcain3676]

Best EVER YEARS OF LS' s Were 04-06,All Made in JAPAN & Toyota/ Lexus was Getting Stiff Competition from Other Mfgs.,So Lexus Top Mgt.Put Out Very Detailed Instructions that they wanted Pure Perfection On All Depts.of their Assembly's,No Excuses.& They Got it,One of BEST SB'sEver Made & W) the 6 SPD.Auto.,Those Years Gas Mlg.Was Approaching Same of ES V-6 's,That Still Only Had 5 Spd..Autos.Have Heard of Ls460 Owners that Traded Up,But Later Said,the Early LS 460' s Could Not Compare W/ Reliability & Handling of LS 430' s. .

[@michaeljnewton]

@@edcain3676 I disagree, I have an 07 LS460 and I’ve driven my car back to back with an 05 430. The 460 is superior in performance/handling. 430s are insanely reliable but the 460 is not at all unreliable besides 2 issues that plague them.

[@edcain3676]

:Cars& Things: Have Ur Mechanic Check that Coil Pack,Especially if The Car Has Reduced Power or Limp Mode Issues & if that's Not Issue,Try a Name Brand Booster Cleaner,Like VP Racing Makes,32 oz.,Before You Have Injector Replace.I Have Never had an Injector issue,W/ My Former 01 Tundra V- 6,that I put 888,875mls.on or My Present 04ES 330,0r 17 RC 350.,But Always Use Top Tier Gas,Like Exxon,Mobile,BP or Shell.Live in SE USA,Where Prem .is 93Oct.

[@stephenr9002]

I love how the LS is coming along. So clean

[@pete9110]

Love how you guys give old cars a second life!

[@CDOES]

I said it from the beginning. This thing is Begging for a supercharger! That LS is looking amazing

[@graphitedak04]

I think they mentioned that’s in the plan for this build. Wanna say an M90 supercharger?

[@Nick210]

Idk how I never came across this channel before. I love this series!

[@user-ne3ze4zz7r]

What a beautiful, timeless car that LS430 is! Despite being so old, it is sharp and smart enough looking that it doesn't look out of place among modern luxury cars!

[@vetteboy1024]

I’m a fan of Toyota in general, but the LS is probably the only large luxury car I’d consider buying near or over 100k miles on it. I haven’t seen one in terrible shape...of course there are exceptions, but most are still good buys.

[@miciahsingleton7369]

Toyota makes Lexus

[@whiptheyacht]

@@miciahsingleton7369 i think they know that already

[@JayMaverick]

After 50kkm, it's all about maintenance. Some cars require more maintenance than others, and some cars are just built badly. But generally speaking it's not the mileage or brand that matters, but the maintenance.

[@spawulski]

This has become my new Saturday Morning Cartoons. These are a couple of very charming cars. Well done on the concept for the series guys.

[@hegeliandetective1034]

If anyone has to cut around paint, like that, you can always use a hairdryer or heat-gun to warm up the paint, first. Then do your cutting, then heat gun around the edges, slightly. Not too hot, can make it brittle.

[@stefankoles]

I love this car so much. In my country people loves German brands but this Lexus is just amazing and when I see one on the streets it's like a see a very rare car, I Don know why but the lines it's so classy

[@theo.k]

I can't get over how good those wheels look 😍

[@udontknowmeg7254]

They fit perfectly

[@r35killa]

I think this is one of the best looking cars that you guys have built!! Once you got the kit painted, it made the wheels look 1000x better! Excited to see what happens next on this beast!!

[@RickSeigmund01]

You guys are killing this build. I admit, I'm such an M5 fanboy... BUT - This Lexus has seriously made me want one in the future. Thanks for doing such a great job with these!

[@MKT_ADJ]

Long time BMW owner (amidst everything else). My LS430 turns 200k next week and it runs smoother than any other car I’ve owned. No rattles, no vibrations. Pure bliss.

[@theodoreyoung8777]

Andre _ Facts bro I own a 2006 Lexus LS430 and never getting rid of mines she is a keeper 😎

[@theodoreyoung8777]

Get one u will love it I’m never getting rid of my 2006 Lexus LS430 she is a keeper 🥰😎

[@mypinkjistring]

should have polished the bit behind the door handle while u had it removed! all those scratches from people grabbing the door handle 😬

[@Shadowdark954]

I agree. They took the time to polish and ceramic coat the door handle but not what's behind it...

[@JMacGyver1]

For such a grandpa car, the changes you guys did really gives it an interesting Germanic / Japanese hot rod fusion.

[@cramdangle]

Look up Japanese gangster vip cars

[@phtorres45]

Grandpa car...😂😂😂😂😂

[@carholic-sz3qv]

I don't see the "grandpa" car there

[@Momo_8k]

Grandpa has nice taste 👍

[@carholic-sz3qv]

@@Momo_8k thats what she said

[@Shhteeve15]

Something subtle that would be kinda cool, to me at least, would be a black Speed Academy Decal on the Calipers. Just a thought. Car looks amazing!

[@LateNightRituals]

"Cheap ebay item" me: oh $25 not bad Pete: $100

[@BitcoinTo150K]

@Newblood then the new taxes are awful completely ruined eBay forever!!!!!!

[@fpsColton]

Episode about the LS where the BMS Tuning guy keeps mentioning LS’s is going to confuse some casuals! Can’t wait for the power mods, I convinced my dad to buy his LS430 after I showed him my 99 LS400 and he’s been loving it ever since. But extra power was always something he wanted!

[@tristinpierre9862]

Always nice to seeing another person love an LS

[@CollinsMbu3]

Liaten, guys, I love you guys’ work. It’s always fun watching the process and the quality that the cars come out in. I’ve been watching for a long time and just want to say thanks for the entertainment. I’ll definitely get on Patreon to support. Thanks!

[@quarawlisstafford487]

Subbed because im a lexus owner and i feel our community gets no Love!

[@MC4D.]

I wonder if the 2003ish Q45 ever came to mind when the LS was picked? Digging the LS tho!🤙

[@NuclearPineapple]

2nd gen m45 is a really good choice too

[@keithburch3238]

I have a 2002 Infinity Q45 Premium. Silver with Blk interior with 187k miles. Only 4 problems in 17 yrs. Currently needs headlight module. Not available at the dealer any longer. Any help on this.

[@NuclearPineapple]

@@keithburch3238 see if there are aftermarket headlights with a different ballast? Or part crossover with other cars?

[@selfmademike649]

Thanks guys for the lkq shout out! Love helping you guys out!

[@speedacademy]

Thanks for all the help

[@selfmademike649]

@@speedacademy anytime!!!

[@Peachan123]

All that pretty on the outside, makes the brake calipers look so shabby. Maybe a nice gloss black, or even a red on the calipers would really make them shine behind those awesome wheels.

[@max--park]

Oooh! I'm really a fan of what you did with that LS! It looks PROPER!

[@xtina818]

You're gonna pull up to someplace and people are going to think Yakuza are getting out but it's just some white dude with his kid 🤣

[@deepthawickramasekara1164]

You guys nailed it, such a nice clean LS430. Can't wait to see whats next.

[@sleveille44]

I love long fancy sedans like this Lexus. This series is really good, I'm really interested to see how it'll perform.

[@gRosh08]

I'm a Lexus LS430 Guy and I like it!

[@PSito]

Literally said Wow that looks good at the finished shot. I am really amazed how good it looks for an older sedan. Great job fellas!

[@1995RangeRover]

Very nice progress!!

[@timocallaghan4408]

protip to avoid cracking plastic pieces that need to be dremelled like that is to drill anywhere that would be a corner otherwise, then use the dremel to join the drill holes together. relieves the pressure points that lead to cracking

[@christopherhufstedler8991]

I’m a huge fan of the LS 430. And those custom wheels inspired by the Celica alloys. Works of art!

[@hahaha12345678993]

must be nice to have a friend with ocd work on your car, i need some of those in my life

[@aDaWaN]

Man this series is awesome, the Supra wheels, the M5 wagon, the painful comments, cannot get enough of it!

[@wparsons]

Probably going to be totally fine, but if you're cutting fiberglass again it can help to not start cracks if you drill the ends of any straight cuts, especially a relief cut that just ends suddenly.

[@MediocreHustler]

Freaking awesome Lexus guys! Loving this series and can’t wait to see what comes in the future with this channel!

[@jrtiura]

I've always wanted a Lexus LS, love this channel

[@JJsw2]

I love mine, you should definitely go find one and fix it up. 1000% worth it.

[@mostwantedm3]

@AClockHead103 3uz is the best UZ

[@machedari]

@Kiyo Gallimore nah 1uz vvti is better.

[@mostwantedm3]

@@machedari SC both of mine, 3UZ is superior. They share the same block.

[@BadDFWDrivers]

Trick is to manually put it in 4th and up your speed slowly by 5 mph and then floor it each time. Eventually it'll not need to downshift. Then go down to the exact mph so you find the lowest speed it'll not downshift at. For instance, if I want to do a 2nd gear pull in my GS without it downshifting I need to be at 28 mph.

[@KDog410]

That Celsior OE body kit looks amazing on the car. I am definitely gonna be doing the same thing when i get my LS.

[@michaelwoodsdale460]

I’ve been considering an LS for a big body luxury / slightly tuned option. The 460 makes 380 BHP but the 430 is looking like an options as well. Nice project - will be watching this with great interest

[@stevegivelas9769]

Nice work keep it up Merry Christmas too

[@RZLAND]

I had the exact 05 LS430. It was a good car. Very reliable, just like my grandpa!

[@vb7037]

You guys made prices for LS430s in the GTA go up by 30%.

[@TheGuccimane14]

I got the same spoiler for $36 on ebay. Paint matched and no waves. Long box. Proper packaging 👍

[@theblockyrocker9060]

I have a 01 ls430 that I literally cannot sell at all for whatever reason... She drives perfect. Part of me wants it gone, but part of me really likes how this is turning out.

[@zykarionng6633]

the trd tacoma superchargers fit right on the top.

[@arumrunner]

Tundra

[@zykarionng6633]

@@arumrunner oh yeah ur right my bad

[@andypicasso185]

Love the build, great wheels but I think some nice 3 piece wheels would look better or a Japanese style one piece wheel

[@lilfables]

Notification, always here early. This channel is where its at!

[@cocx88]

I was really sold on the wheels at first, but now im completely sold. They looks awesome while rolling.

[@steelfist9994]

I'm in love with this car, keep the videos coming!

[@didafm]

Dope ls430

[@machedari]

My Ls holds 4th gear with traction control off and with power mode on. Try that next time on the dyno.

[@whyughgeez]

My ‘04 LS430 has the same issue with the locks and center console as yours, so I’m excited to see you guys fix that before I dive into mine

[@507GARAGE]

That LS430 looks sooooo good. Everything fits so good. The rear looks dope. You will have to add a nice set of mufflers to keep them looking baller

[@kgboy7]

Love this series ! Keep it up 👍🏼

[@lash96]

Don’t stop !!! Love the channel guys 👍🏼

[@tarun2231]

Those wheels make the car look absolutely amazing

[@T.S.T2014]

That LS looks incredible. I buy and install those rear duck lip spoilers on all my cars. I hate shopping trolley handle spoilers.

[@Ejiokpa16]

Not going to lie, I would love to find one of those as a daily. Very comfortable and it has presence on the road!

[@paracidicapple]

I just bought one last week. amazing super comfortable car, coming from a mazda 6 lol.

[@Ejiokpa16]

@@paracidicapple I drive a modded and tuned 2.5 Mazda3. I’m definitely looking for something more comfortable so I can do more to this car 😅.

[@brettster3331]

Great job guys, this LS is so happy you are taking such care of it. Happy Holidays !

[@mondomoleno.3404]

You've made me want other cars in the past, but I really love how this LS is turning out. Still thinking V6 Accord for my next car, though.

[@2of2DCH]

Polished the handles, but not the door cups when they were off...d'oh! Overall looks tons better!

[@bradlancaster427]

Them door handle recesses need a bit of love too! Good wheel choice, looks a lot better. That sleepy v8 does need waking up as well to roll with the m5

[@frozenpete788]

I have to say DP, I'm a bummer guy just as Pete, but your LS looks very very good, the wheels, the black, suddle vip style, I'd drive something like that every day in comfort with a lot of style a bit of v8 noise. I like it!

[@danpark3514]

My guess is the trunk lip is TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane). Added a nice bit of flare!

[@Wakabatan]

Cool to see the LS almost complete, hopefully the we can see work on the M5 wagon too

[@sydneybristow5588]

I'm always nervous about trusting anything that's adhesive to stay secure. Y'all did an awesome job seeing the car from the beginning.

[@dw_moto]

The car is looking great. Love the direction your channel is heading. The content you guys have been putting out is absolutely top notch and super enjoyable to watch. Also really enjoying the M5 Wagon build.

[@Shabec2982]

Good looking car, very tastefully done.

[@jessewalker5413]

big body toyota/lexus look so sleek with little mods for power mods tho i think you should turbo it and make 700hp no need to touch the motor just add bigger injectors, fuel pumps and log manifolds and tune with stock compression at 10:1 will safely run up to 21-25psi. theres a father son channel that did just that on their ls400 that the built to go drifting with

[@HamBawlz]

Love this build. Although it’s more vip than sport which suits the car so well

[@johnkopydlowski6630]

Thanks for the LS build! love watching this stuff. You guys are incredibly talented.

[@miguelare3]

Man you guys do a good job love how the ls is looking awesome content like always!

[@lander917]

Best part of my Saturday. Also 220hp not bad at all :)

[@mishaelbijou9343]

Loving the LS! So so good! WOW.

[@sachellebabbar9005]

The exposed areas of the sideskirts that were dremeled require gelcoating and painting or they will not last due to moisture damage.

[@potaijee]

What an incredible car wow

[@TheCSHeckler]

I'm enjoying this series, such idiosyncratic choices but interesting potential. I don't know where the sporty punch is comming from for the Lexus. The Touring Wagon rebuild is quite a cool route for the BMW.

[@MarkosMylonas]

Mannnn I guess I need to sus out an OEM Celsior kit now. This is just too good

[@ipure2]

I hate to say this but you really should have considered drilling where the corners of the cuts on those side skirts are at. Drilling and then sanding the edges smooth would have given you a nice rounded corner to relieve the stress points and reduce the risk of cracking later. I've done a lot of fiberglass work over the years and sharp inside corners are almost always the failure point. It seems like a low stress area, but just the usual body roll while cornering is enough to split something like that. On a car that is going to see some track usage, where cornering forces will be above average, you increase the risk by a large amount.

[@DreamWrench]

Nice work boys! The LS is looking really good now.

[@IntegraDIY]

Can’t wait to see the performance mods added! See that Toyota V8 come to life

[@emanence5]

The Ls look 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼, is there any place locally to get the aircraft paint stripper?

[@harrisq2046]

Such a beautiful car, very tastefully done. Really hope to own something similar one day.

[@jtlikepi]

The wheels look so similar to my 85 Celica GT-S. I like them!

[@marlingunworks6172]

Love the LS content!

[@danieldrouin6857]

I can't wait to see the HP.

[@FG2-K24A]

The Lexus is looking proper! Kudos to you guys for building something different & affordable 👏👍

[@ashishpatel350]

How many miles are on this?

[@Justin-ig8cd]

Enjoying this build. Tjis thing is quiet; I've heard louder Teslas than this Lexus.

[@michaelbursey7582]

Omg!! You buy are based in Hamilton!!?? Sick!! I'm from Toronto and live in Niagara Falls! Love the channel! 😀😀

[@Salt_Lake_Auto_Meets]

Finally, quality ls430 work. Following

[@jakelannetti3128]

This is such a good series. Good work!

[@gennaro4941]

I have an LS430 and wouldn't of even thought of putting old Supra Wheels on here... I had a Black 1983 Supra..with those exact wheels..they look great on your LS430...Keep up the good work... My Pillar paint is also flaking on mine..did you ever order the pillars for the door..and if so..where did you get them?? point me in the right direction....thanks

[@jackmitchell784]

Love the shine on that black👌🏽 looking good guys

[@7MGTEsupra89]

I'm interested to see what power upgrade you're going to make with this. I own a 2006 GS 430 same drive train so it may be on my Christmas wish list.

[@travismiller8232]

Lexus is lookin pimp!! Loving it!

[@9bcustoms347]

I believe you need to paint the calipers ORANGR .... On black Orange is it on Calipers

[@skiptastic1000]

Car looks great. total VIP