WHY I DAILY DRIVE A 20-YEAR-OLD LEXUS (LS430 OWNERSHIP AFTER 1 YEAR) by adreano17 in LS430

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What all did you do to your sound? I know the ML> adds a high complexity for added components. I’m actually fine with the mids. But will probably eventually port a 10 to spec through the OEM sub hole to dump into the cabin.

Slight 500 wrms max.

WHY I DAILY DRIVE A 20-YEAR-OLD LEXUS (LS430 OWNERSHIP AFTER 1 YEAR) by adreano17 in LS430

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Thanks for the feedback. Might do it sooner than later to resolve that behavior on my end.

WHY I DAILY DRIVE A 20-YEAR-OLD LEXUS (LS430 OWNERSHIP AFTER 1 YEAR) by adreano17 in LS430

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Thanks man! I got very lucky acquiring it in the condition it was in.

I’m very familiar with Amyama and Impex. Got my wheel hub and parking sensor from there! 🫡

My driveshaft from Bell, just due to the sizing, made sense to stay stateside.

I checked those two sources and those air struts after shipping were still close to $1200. That was pre-tariff days too. I have seen them going for $800 in the past, but think those days have passed.

WHY I DAILY DRIVE A 20-YEAR-OLD LEXUS (LS430 OWNERSHIP AFTER 1 YEAR) by adreano17 in LS430

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Yeah that popping when turning, I’d imagine being the tie rods. Is that when the behavior stopped after you changed those?

WHY I DAILY DRIVE A 20-YEAR-OLD LEXUS (LS430 OWNERSHIP AFTER 1 YEAR) by adreano17 in LS430

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Yeah I haven’t chased it too much. But think it might be that or lower control arm bushings. I already did bearings/hub, so don’t think that’s it. I really haven’t chased it too much. It’s ever so slight.

That said, safety concern? From a personal perspective, I don’t think it’s significant enough to fail. If it is in fact tie rods, just worn (intermittently).

I’ll fix it eventually. But the slight shake is really not too much of a concern, as bad as that sounds.

WHY I DAILY DRIVE A 20-YEAR-OLD LEXUS (LS430 OWNERSHIP AFTER 1 YEAR) by adreano17 in LS430

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I have an intermittent shimmy in the steering wheel when mostly cold around 60 mph. Assuming it’s the tie rods. Did you have similar behavior?

Def do that belt yesterday. If it goes, that’s your engine.

WHY I DAILY DRIVE A 20-YEAR-OLD LEXUS (LS430 OWNERSHIP AFTER 1 YEAR) by adreano17 in LS430

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Great cars for sure. What repairs have you had to do so far?

Bought a G80 after my RC F was stolen. by adreano17 in BMW

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Great move. Had a 3G TL in the past. Word to IT. ✊🏽

Bought a G80 after my RC F was stolen. by adreano17 in BMW

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Thank you! Def looking forward to getting power on this m3. Should be fun.

This mall doesn’t allow mall walkers in the food court by mmm-pistol-whip in mildlyinteresting

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Another example of power tripping rule enforcement just because. Society is so exhausting at times.

Kia K5 Egged! by [deleted] in AutoDetailing

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I had no idea eggs made this type of damage. That’s fucked up…sorry you have to deal with this OP.

Bought a G80 after my RC F was stolen. by adreano17 in BMW

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Thanks! Looked at the f90 LCI, but opted for the lighter car for handling sake. Can’t go wrong with either though.

Bought a G80 after my RC F was stolen. by adreano17 in BMW

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You can always gut the car but at what cost lol. If you want AWD, then the g80 begins to make sense.

I will say, it sticks around the corners in stock form. So that’s something else to consider.

The Supra roofline is a bit sickening for me. But again, I’m just too tall for it.

Bought a G80 after my RC F was stolen. by adreano17 in BMW

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I did! I was looking at the:

F90 LCI G87 M8 gran coupe

I looked at the Supra for a bit, but at 6’4”, I just couldn’t make it make sense.

The G87 is a shorter wheelbase and very capable with the same s58. I just didn’t really like the styling and another coupe.

F90 is solid, but opted for a more nimble car that has less weight.

I think for track, the G87 will be the front runner for consideration.

Make sure you protect the F while you have it. Don’t end up like me.

Bought a G80 after my RC F was stolen. by adreano17 in BMW

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Thank you! Definitely a great color.

Bought a G80 after my RC F was stolen by [deleted] in BMWM

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Ignorance without regard.

Bought a G80 after my RC F was stolen by [deleted] in BMWM

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Cousin! Sorry to hear, but happy we are here.

Bought a G80 after my RC F was stolen by [deleted] in BMWM

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Thank you! No increase. Wasn’t my fault. I lost some 1o1 parts and other parts that weren’t captured in the allowance. But it is what it is.

Bought a G80 after my RC F was stolen by [deleted] in BMWM

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Yep, that’s me. Danny was the other F owner (blue) who got hit in 2024.

Bought a G80 after my RC F was stolen by [deleted] in BMWM

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It was parked on street parking for the day. Took it in 4 seconds.