The Official SoCal Chat Thread - Page 428

masagsxr · 11-05-2009, 02:14 PM

Yeah, I was surprise only a few pages was added... geezzzz

Trip was alright. I expected way too much but wasn't all that afterall. My cousin and I just pretty much went to the bars every night and did some site seeings. Ji got a little sneak peak of some pictures.. Its on my facebook if u guys want to check it out. (markancheta@hotmail.com)

About the Lexus. it seems like to me you still want to have a sportier car which means an IS is for you. GS is more of a luxury/VIP style car. If I own a GS, the most I would do under the hood is just to supercharge it and stay away from turbo for that long stretch of miles and miles of road. It is a much bigger car and you'll end up spending tons of $$$ to get the right suspension compared to what you could put on the IS for handling.

Cjung · 11-05-2009, 02:27 PM

welcome back mixxx!

Mark_Dorman · 11-05-2009, 02:46 PM

Well...honestly I'm not wanting a car that is too sporty. I'll be using it a lot for business so class is important and I should think about the comfort of passengers if need be. I'll be keeping the MR2 as my sports/sporty car till I pick up a porsche so I'm not too concerned with the sporty aspect of the car. Honestly I'm leaning towards the GS430 because it's well balanced and looks sweet

plus it comfy

masagsxr · 11-05-2009, 03:46 PM

Looks like you've already made a decision right there.

.

Congrats!

I'd pick the same one but not ready for an all out just a class car luxury sedan car which is why I ended up with an SC400. My next car would probably whatever the next Lexus LS class would be. yeah, that means after 5+ years.

o6spdracer · 11-05-2009, 04:15 PM

Not even back for a day and he is on top of the page! Its good to have you back Mix!

masagsxr · 11-05-2009, 05:21 PM

just showing you guys how its done around hear heheheheee...

o6spdracer · 11-05-2009, 05:32 PM

hahaha

Davis · 11-05-2009, 08:00 PM

Welcome back Mix!

LS430/60 = Infinite Win. When your in it, everyone knows you mean business. Then again none of us could afford it. Aww, fail boat.

Or a Q45.

honda_bar · 11-06-2009, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by masagsxr

just showing you guys how its done around hear heheheheee...

eh, Dorman.... I found out about the tint with only a half of hour before I had to meet the CHP. I was unaware that there was a 1 step before the first background. I think it's new. I was just gonna remove it when I got a call from my BI since they come over to my house. Sounded logical. That's what I get for nobody telling me I was about to go to CHP headquarters!

Check out my thread which took an hour lol

My MR2, 14 months in the making :)

look what I bought!

o6spdracer · 11-06-2009, 01:53 AM

Nice! An LS would be nice, but pricey. Parts are expensive too!

honda_bar · 11-06-2009, 11:16 AM

Welcome back mixxwe

didn't pack any honeys in your suitcase?

masagsxr · 11-06-2009, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by o6spdracer

Nice! An LS would be nice, but pricey. Parts are expensive too!

True but its a much much nicer and classier car. Doesn't really need much aftermarket parts other than a really nice set of wheels.

Quote:

Originally Posted by honda_bar

Welcome back mixxwe

didn't pack any honeys in your suitcase?

I didn't want to pay for excess lugguage hahahaaa....

o6spdracer · 11-06-2009, 02:09 PM

I don't think any of use could stop on at a set of wheels. Bags and maybe a nice Wald Kit, some JP interior accessories, system, and engine dress up to start!

countyboy3188 · 11-06-2009, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark_Dorman

If I were as baller as Ji I could get an IS-F!

I'm looking at the IS350 because it's nice and easy to live with. The debate is between the GS430 and IS350. The IS is a lot more fuel efficient but smaller. The GS has more room and is a little less sporty. With the GS I would end up spending more on the GS in parts but it's cheaper up front. Maybe I need to have you guys vote

Ya im with ya on that debate. My dad just bought a gs300 that i really like cause of all the space but i also want a is350 tooI

Its a hard decision...

honda_bar · 11-06-2009, 07:37 PM

Saw a nice slammed Q45, really clean. Asian driver

I can't picture mark driving a lexus to be honest...

Funny, scroll down....

Bout shat when I saw this CL add - PNW Riders

o6spdracer · 11-06-2009, 10:32 PM

^That site is wierd.

Davis · 11-06-2009, 10:45 PM

Mindys leaking at the brake master cylinder.

Hopefully the booster is okay.

I've come to the point where I don't want to put anymore money into her.

datguydeni · 11-06-2009, 11:22 PM

finished installing the bushings for control arm and installing the new straight strut rod. along with a new steering knuckle with a new bearing for all less then 300 including labor (since my dad wouldn't let me get my hands dirty)

getting an alignment tomorrow wish me luck >.>
visibly my caster looks even on both sides so that's a +.

datguydeni · 11-07-2009, 06:38 PM

so it's finally done. XD
got a life time alignment from firestone
and the graph. I guess these specs will be fine. for now... i think somewhere on another sheet it said "The manufacturer does not specify a rear camber adjustment"

honda_bar · 11-07-2009, 10:07 PM

How does it feel?

Eh guys, check out this quick vid I threw together from the run up to big bear today

YouTube - Mr2 Big Bear movie

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11-05-2009, 02:14 PM	#8541 (permalink)
masagsxr Cage Fighter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 3,232 Thanks: 1 Thanked 76 Times in 76 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Yeah, I was surprise only a few pages was added... geezzzz Trip was alright. I expected way too much but wasn't all that afterall. My cousin and I just pretty much went to the bars every night and did some site seeings. Ji got a little sneak peak of some pictures.. Its on my facebook if u guys want to check it out. (markancheta@hotmail.com) About the Lexus. it seems like to me you still want to have a sportier car which means an IS is for you. GS is more of a luxury/VIP style car. If I own a GS, the most I would do under the hood is just to supercharge it and stay away from turbo for that long stretch of miles and miles of road. It is a much bigger car and you'll end up spending tons of $$$ to get the right suspension compared to what you could put on the IS for handling.

11-05-2009, 02:27 PM	#8542 (permalink)
Cjung MR2 Under construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 782 Thanks: 10 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	welcome back mixxx!

11-05-2009, 02:46 PM	#8543 (permalink)
Mark_Dorman And the V6 swap continues Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 4,134 Thanks: 75 Thanked 72 Times in 68 Posts Blog Entries: 1 iTrader Rating: (19/100% )	Well...honestly I'm not wanting a car that is too sporty. I'll be using it a lot for business so class is important and I should think about the comfort of passengers if need be. I'll be keeping the MR2 as my sports/sporty car till I pick up a porsche so I'm not too concerned with the sporty aspect of the car. Honestly I'm leaning towards the GS430 because it's well balanced and looks sweet plus it comfy

11-05-2009, 03:46 PM	#8544 (permalink)
masagsxr Cage Fighter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 3,232 Thanks: 1 Thanked 76 Times in 76 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Looks like you've already made a decision right there. . Congrats! I'd pick the same one but not ready for an all out just a class car luxury sedan car which is why I ended up with an SC400. My next car would probably whatever the next Lexus LS class would be. yeah, that means after 5+ years.

11-05-2009, 04:15 PM	#8545 (permalink)
o6spdracer Nothing Clever Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,729 Thanks: 1 Thanked 96 Times in 91 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Not even back for a day and he is on top of the page! Its good to have you back Mix!

11-05-2009, 05:21 PM	#8546 (permalink)
masagsxr Cage Fighter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 3,232 Thanks: 1 Thanked 76 Times in 76 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	just showing you guys how its done around hear heheheheee...

11-05-2009, 05:32 PM	#8547 (permalink)
o6spdracer Nothing Clever Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,729 Thanks: 1 Thanked 96 Times in 91 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	hahaha

11-05-2009, 08:00 PM	#8548 (permalink)
Davis Radical Dreamer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 3,771 Thanks: 84 Thanked 104 Times in 95 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	Welcome back Mix! LS430/60 = Infinite Win. When your in it, everyone knows you mean business. Then again none of us could afford it. Aww, fail boat. Or a Q45.

11-06-2009, 01:53 AM	#8550 (permalink)
o6spdracer Nothing Clever Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,729 Thanks: 1 Thanked 96 Times in 91 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Nice! An LS would be nice, but pricey. Parts are expensive too!

11-06-2009, 11:16 AM	#8551 (permalink)
honda_bar aka Hardtop Colin Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 1,310 Thanks: 37 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	Welcome back mixxwe didn't pack any honeys in your suitcase?

11-06-2009, 02:09 PM	#8553 (permalink)
o6spdracer Nothing Clever Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,729 Thanks: 1 Thanked 96 Times in 91 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	I don't think any of use could stop on at a set of wheels. Bags and maybe a nice Wald Kit, some JP interior accessories, system, and engine dress up to start!

11-06-2009, 10:32 PM	#8556 (permalink)
o6spdracer Nothing Clever Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,729 Thanks: 1 Thanked 96 Times in 91 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	^That site is wierd.

11-06-2009, 10:45 PM	#8557 (permalink)
Davis Radical Dreamer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 3,771 Thanks: 84 Thanked 104 Times in 95 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	Mindys leaking at the brake master cylinder. Hopefully the booster is okay. I've come to the point where I don't want to put anymore money into her.

11-06-2009, 11:22 PM	#8558 (permalink)
datguydeni Cage Fighter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 1,071 Thanks: 3 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	finished installing the bushings for control arm and installing the new straight strut rod. along with a new steering knuckle with a new bearing for all less then 300 including labor (since my dad wouldn't let me get my hands dirty) getting an alignment tomorrow wish me luck >.> visibly my caster looks even on both sides so that's a +.

11-07-2009, 06:38 PM	#8559 (permalink)
datguydeni Cage Fighter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 1,071 Thanks: 3 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	so it's finally done. XD got a life time alignment from firestone and the graph. I guess these specs will be fine. for now... i think somewhere on another sheet it said "The manufacturer does not specify a rear camber adjustment"