lextcy Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Well, havent been posting here much so thought i would give a bit of an update on what i have done recently I finally got around to painting my calipers silver, along with black stickers. i also recently had my Tein Flex Coilovers installed I probably should have taken pics before they were put on the car ;) Anyways, the ride is currently set at full soft, and is very smooth. Practically like stock. Also managed to lower the rear a bit more Well, thats all for now..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frylai Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Coilovers.....I want...Not too sure If I blow money on Headers + Exhaust or Coil-Overs..I dunno.... Matt B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
?UESTLOVE Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Hey, I was at Advan today, saw the LOC owners club, and IS300net stickers, thinking whose 300 is that..ahhhh < I asked Pete wats doing, he said suspension. Calipers looks sweet, where did you get the stickers? Also, how much was the suspension?? (If you dont mind reveiling!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AltezzaScott Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Very cool my friend... very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lextcy Posted November 25, 2003 Author Share Posted November 25, 2003 Hey, I was at Advan today, saw the LOC owners club, and IS300net stickers, thinking whose 300 is that..ahhhh < I asked Pete wats doing, he said suspension. Calipers looks sweet, where did you get the stickers? Also, how much was the suspension?? (If you dont mind reveiling!) Yeah that was me! I got the caliper stickers from here: http://lexusownersclub.co.uk/merchandise/ I actually got the coilovers from the distributor in melbourne for 2750 incl next day delivery EDFC to come later, though its already easy enough to change the dampening settings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
?UESTLOVE Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 Sweet as! How is the ride quality? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lextcy Posted November 27, 2003 Author Share Posted November 27, 2003 Bit rougher over bumpy areas, but nothing i cant handle There seem to more than 16 clicks, but to be safe i only turned it 16 times from the hardest setting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZZa Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 how much does ur Type FLex costs??? did u install the EDFC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frylai Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 how much does ur Type FLex costs???did u install the EDFC? Read dude....he said $2750 AUD, thats around $3100 NZD... Matt B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSML Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 Hi Lextcy: Nice to see ur new mods! What type of paint did u use for ur caliper? (spray? brush? brand?) Can you advise me where I can buy them in AUS? Also, did u need to use primer or clear coat ? Did u hear any knock knock noise with ur coilover?? Nice job SSML Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lextcy Posted November 27, 2003 Author Share Posted November 27, 2003 Hi Lextcy:Nice to see ur new mods! What type of paint did u use for ur caliper? (spray? brush? brand?) Can you advise me where I can buy them in AUS? Also, did u need to use primer or clear coat ? Did u hear any knock knock noise with ur coilover?? Nice job SSML Hi I used VHT spray on caliper paint from Repco I chose not to go with primer or clear coat I have read that sometimes the clear coat can smudge the paint over the stickers As for the coilovers, there is no unusual noises besides the normal squish sound when going fast over speed humps and bumps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frylai Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 Hi Lextcy:Nice to see ur new mods! What type of paint did u use for ur caliper? (spray? brush? brand?) Can you advise me where I can buy them in AUS? Also, did u need to use primer or clear coat ? Did u hear any knock knock noise with ur coilover?? Nice job SSML It won't have those noises at all...because the springs are made for that suspension...its a whole new suspension set up...our stock coilovers are not made for eibach / lsportline springs, thats why the noises occurs... Matt B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lextcy Posted December 3, 2003 Author Share Posted December 3, 2003 Got grille? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenc Posted December 3, 2003 Share Posted December 3, 2003 I used VHT spray on caliper paint from RepcoI chose not to go with primer or clear coat I have read that sometimes the clear coat can smudge the paint over the stickers Having a clear coat over the decals is recommended as it protects them. VHT will not smudge once it's dry...assuming you used the VHT caliper paint. I used a brush on clear coat over each decal and it's very easy to keep clean and the shine reamins B) Front Rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSML Posted December 4, 2003 Share Posted December 4, 2003 Hi Lextcy: ur new grill?? They are pre2002 Altezza grill and did u just click the Lexus logo on or did u have to do some mod to fit the logo on?? SSML Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lextcy Posted December 4, 2003 Author Share Posted December 4, 2003 Modding was required. The OEM grille is a different shape to the JDM one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoon Posted December 4, 2003 Share Posted December 4, 2003 Got grille? Nice, I reckon the lexus badge suits the altezza grille better than the altezza badge, By the way I have one of those grilles for sale if anyone is interested. What did you pay for your grille Lextcy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lextcy Posted December 4, 2003 Author Share Posted December 4, 2003 Got it a while ago off ebay, maybe around 100USD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoon Posted December 4, 2003 Share Posted December 4, 2003 Got it a while ago off ebay, maybe around 100USD Was that new or second hand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lextcy Posted December 5, 2003 Author Share Posted December 5, 2003 Technically second hand, but it was removed from the car pretty early so no sratches or anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frylai Posted December 5, 2003 Share Posted December 5, 2003 Technically second hand, but it was removed from the car pretty early so no sratches or anything lol......technically.... Matt B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lextcy Posted December 6, 2003 Author Share Posted December 6, 2003 I used VHT spray on caliper paint from Repco I chose not to go with primer or clear coat I have read that sometimes the clear coat can smudge the paint over the stickers Having a clear coat over the decals is recommended as it protects them. VHT will not smudge once it's dry...assuming you used the VHT caliper paint. I used a brush on clear coat over each decal and it's very easy to keep clean and the shine reamins B) Front Rear I toook your advice and bought some VHT clear coat high temp aerosol, however I sprayed it into a cup and then painted some on over the decals since I actually prefer the non glossy look of the calipers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AltezzaScott Posted December 6, 2003 Share Posted December 6, 2003 I used Hammerite to paint my calipers... its very hardwaring, and will definately not discolour like some of the "so called " caliper paints that you can get.... also quite cheap. I Think that calipers should come painted as standard as they make such a difference to the appearance. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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