Heldenzeit's Garage (Endless Maintenance)

[Heldenzeit]

One thing I've always wondered about these first-gen LS400s: how's the power feel with 250hp and the four-speed auto? I've heavily considered an LS400 for my next car but've only really looked for the '98-'00s for fear that the older ones might feel disappointing compared to my dad's LS430.

It feels quicker than the numbers convey, that's for sure. Gets to freeway speeds without having to try very hard, it just kind of wafts.

 

[Ibonibo]

Quoting south park : "NICE" 👍

 

[carracerptp]

Finally bought a daily. I christen it Yamato, as it's a large Japanese boat.

Its a 1990 model LS400. 164k miles, 4.0l V8 32 valves. I absolutely love it. So comfy and well built.

Cool car!!

I was craigslist window shopping for an LS400 last week, they are fun to watch autocross in stock form

 

[Cale]

Dat maroon interior.

 

[Cano]

Dude that paint looks mint!

 

[Heldenzeit]

Dude that paint looks mint!

Yeah, its really clean. Much nicer than the Miata.

I ordered some new hood struts for it yesterday, as they were blown. Just need to keep saving money for other maintenance items.

 

[Heldenzeit]

Saving this for later...

http://www.inspection.jp/line_up/airo_parts/vip_sedan/celsior/duce/10celsior/index.html

 

[ildd]

Saving this for later...

http://www.inspection.jp/line_up/airo_parts/vip_sedan/celsior/duce/10celsior/index.html

Called it. Lol

 

[Heldenzeit]

Or Wald...

 

[Downhill Dino]

Called it. Lol

This is exactly what I imagined could happen.


Step 1: White hazard lights.


Every. Time.

 

[Heldenzeit]

This is exactly what I imagined could happen.


Step 1: White hazard lights.


Every. Time.

Agreed. The white looks much better. Clear tails maybe?

 

[Doog]

Or Wald...

Agreed. The white looks much better. Clear tails maybe?

I think those would look weird on a maroon car.

 

[SVX]

So much yes. Do you have vacancy at your house?

 

[Cale]

Definitely all red on the maroon.

 

[motortrend]

Oh yes… ballerness supreme

 

[Cano]

Red Tails. Wald.

 

[Heldenzeit]

R33 wheels maybe? I'd like to keep it period correct.

 

[Cale]

Three piece Work Meister's with polished lip and black center.


Although those r33 wheels are some of my favorites of all time.

 

[ildd]

Period correct huh

Have you considered AMG II's?

 

[Heldenzeit]

Period correct huh

Have you considered AMG II's?

One of my friends suggested that too. Maybe if I can find a good deal.

 

[ildd]

One of my friends suggested that too. Maybe if I can find a good deal.

They usually go for no more than $1000 a set in good conditon. May have to get them resurfaced but I'd think they look fantastic

 

[Cale]

 

[SVX]

So nominating this for thread of the year in the GTP Awards. 👍

 

[Heldenzeit]

There are so many routes I can go with on this car. I'm excited to start building it.

Junction Produce has so much cool stuff...

 

[Heldenzeit]

Engine is super clean.

I changed the blown hood shocks.

 

[Legro]

That's like brand new.

 

[Heldenzeit]

That's like brand new.

Yeah! I found in the service book that the car originally came from Indiana, and those owners moved out here to California in the early 00's. Timing belt sticker shows it was done only 20k miles ago, so I'm in good shape.

 

[Heldenzeit]

Found some folding trays from a Jag Vanden Plas. I think I can adapt them to the seat backs. I'll need to have the leather redone, but the wood matches pretty well.

 

[Heldenzeit]

Guise I has an idea.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Agreed. The white looks much better. Clear tails maybe?

Ewww.

Definitely all red on the maroon.

This 100%.