What did you do to your LS today?
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I wish my dad liked cars and would do stuff with me, but I was never into them until i got my first car, happened to be an LS. Stumbled on this site and read for days. Sooner than anybody knew it, I'm obsessed haha
lsemex04
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waggs
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Thanks for that link..I will keep my eye out!
jmtiseo
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Ordered 19" Niche Targas. Here's a teaser with 18s being tested to fit. They fit like a glove one size too small over the Jag bbk. I measured about .060" or 1.5mm clearance between the drum of the wheel and the caliper. This was too close for comfort considering everything is aluminum and it may be tracked at a later date. Note that the packaging is still on the wheel I wasn't risking the $200 or so on test fitting just to dent or scratch one of them.
Size details:
Niche Targas M131 (Silver Finish) ordered through MHT Wheels.
18 x 8 et 40 (Pictured below)
19 x 8.5 et 42 (Available)
Size details:
Niche Targas M131 (Silver Finish) ordered through MHT Wheels.
18 x 8 et 40 (Pictured below)
19 x 8.5 et 42 (Available)
waggs
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Man, that is close
jmtiseo
The Peanut Gallery
Oh and got these bad boys installed recently at the expense of a rear link bolt and a front end link because it seems like the only way to get them off is to cut them. Was unsure of setup procedure but compared to stock, each coilover was set to be 2" shorter than the stock coilovers. Going to be interesting to let her off the jack stands
jmtiseo
The Peanut Gallery
Any other 18" wheel would work considering the STRs come with both 18s and 19s. These are special. Because of the simulated lip, they have that emboss on the drum making it more like a 17" wheel.
lsemex04
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So I decide to paint my calipers. Red & White Letters
waggs
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That is...I like um
RigsLS
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In storage, go to start and run it up to temp today, sitting for at least 2 weeks since last restart .... Check Engine light comes on.
Popped the hood, Engine still there, reset with OBDII reader, problem gone ... looks like bank 1 after CAT O2 sensor.
Thought I had reset this same code this past spring. Most likely time to think about new CATS and Sensors.
OR .... sell the LS and get that 2009 Nissan 370Z Nismo that keeps coming up in my dreams at night.
Popped the hood, Engine still there, reset with OBDII reader, problem gone ... looks like bank 1 after CAT O2 sensor.
Thought I had reset this same code this past spring. Most likely time to think about new CATS and Sensors.
OR .... sell the LS and get that 2009 Nissan 370Z Nismo that keeps coming up in my dreams at night.
2005_LS_V8
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I read that those O2 sensors are pretty durable and usually they are throwing a code that points to something else. Doesn't necessarily mean the sensor is bad; they often get replaced without really needing it. You might want to search on the code.
G-RELL
FULLY DIPPED LS
what is funny?
G-RELL
FULLY DIPPED LS
your hood is naked!!!!
I know lol!!! The cover was really bad so I took it off I just need to find one in good shape
Haven't really showed my face around here. Just passed 80k
Been car shopping. Still not sure what I want. Was hoping to make a decision before the new year, but I went outside to a small puddle of coolant yesterday. Was hoping I wouldn't have to deal with the cooling system but such as life. Might wait until spring to sell.
Been car shopping. Still not sure what I want. Was hoping to make a decision before the new year, but I went outside to a small puddle of coolant yesterday. Was hoping I wouldn't have to deal with the cooling system but such as life. Might wait until spring to sell.
waggs
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Original window sticker I found in the glove box today
Murdered_LS8
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Removed my reflectors. (Go me). Easy as pie. Re-seating them was a bitch and a half. You need to clear SOME of the old glue out of the way to ease installation.
Also shattered my already busted grille. (Dammit)
Also shattered my already busted grille. (Dammit)
msgtusmc
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Just finished doing the same to wife's LS. $1250 for parts. $700 for labor/front end align. Just had tie-rods & upper/lower links installed. Did all other parts install myself. Then changed out 16in rims & tires for 17in. Best Cooper tires available. What a difference in ride/handling & tires are REAL quiet! Dry traction/cornering terrific, wet traction superb!
Caliper painting next in spring. New cats next spring also, before they are needed!
Caliper painting next in spring. New cats next spring also, before they are needed!
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