The quest for a unique car. My 2001 Lexus ES300

[dumped_es300]

i just found out that the car technically isn't even beige. its silver. silvery beige. wut.

[dumped_es300]

I ordered stuff.

[dumped_es300]

^^ good let the thread die until then. 2 pages of nothingness

ok, until i make a purchase on something for this hoopty, no more build thread. DONE. because the guy with the sexy kia said so. good idea actually

[244Brick]

^^ good let the thread die until then. 2 pages of nothingness

[dumped_es300]

This thread kind of feels like a Celli thread. No progress but a lot of talk of buying stuff.

Just but some coils and some cheap wheels just to get something done. Once you do that you will be able to really figure out what kind of wheels you want and where you build is heading.

I agree 100%, it would help me get an idea of the fitment and what looks good at my ride height


on another note...

low is coming before christmas! i made stuff official. #youinforasurprise.

[Xtra Big Kahuna]

This thread kind of feels like a Celli thread. No progress but a lot of talk of buying stuff.

Just but some coils and some cheap wheels just to get something done. Once you do that you will be able to really figure out what kind of wheels you want and where you build is heading.

[dumped_es300]

This thread is going nowhere... GL OP!

I know. It's sad. I need coilovers.

[zebra]

This thread is going nowhere... GL OP!

[dumped_es300]

I'm not trying to tell you how to live your life, but you should finish one car at a time. Don't waste money on a car or parts you do not need. That is why so many builds get abandoned, because people get in over their head and end up buying more than they need. It will be much more rewarding to build up the es300 properly once, than rush it with cheap parts, or not finish it at all because you have other cars.

i wasnt saying that would replace the ES, i would either probably clean whatever i bought up sell it for a profit for parts for the lexus. why would i replace my clean luxury car for this?


Yes, thats a 1995 Nissan 200SX (sentra coupe) on 100 spoke daytons. $950 of "what in the sweet fuck did i just buy."

I was basically saying i could also score some cheap wheels out there.

meh, ill look around.

[rice4life]

I'm not trying to tell you how to live your life, but you should finish one car at a time. Don't waste money on a car or parts you do not need. That is why so many builds get abandoned, because people get in over their head and end up buying more than they need. It will be much more rewarding to build up the es300 properly once, than rush it with cheap parts, or not finish it at all because you have other cars.

[dumped_es300]

Awesome news!!!!

Next month, im going to Arizona! why does this matter?

I had a look on Phoenix craigslist, lots of CHEAP parts and awesome super cheap cars!

Im might come back with cool parts, or an old VW. or maybe an EF. just for fun!

[rice4life]

I personally like the optima wheels. That's because I like KDM shit though hahaha.

Look into the ViS Vip kit with the ViS Techno R front lip, or just do the whole ViS vip kit for the car. You can find the whole kit for around $600 on car id, and the lip is like $200 ish. Budget wise, spaced out OEM kia wheels will be the cheapest way to go with instead of going with Volk wheels or Work's. Have you seen the Optima Luxury wheels? They might fit the VIP theme a bit better if that's what you are going to aim for.

[dumped_es300]

Your MS paint chops are terribad.

18"s are the perfect size wheels for this, and the Kia Optima SX wheels are 18"s. But with the Optima wheels you will need a 20 or 25mm spacer to be flush.

http://www.clublexus.com/forums/es300-and-es330/440387-1998-lexus-es-300-a.html

Read this build thread on a Lexus ES300. Though it isn't really stanced, it is how a build should be done on one of these cars.

Thanks for the feedback!
i did the photoshops quickly thats why they suck believe it or not they were done in photoshop cs6..but im not that experienced in it as you can obviously tell. When i wash the car, i will do a photo shoot with my DSLR camera and have awesome pics.

Ive see that ES before, really nice car! i need that front lip and side skirts and im set!

im also doing a bit of performance mods after i go low..catback exhaust, short ram, maybe get creative and do some fun stuff but yeah

oh and do you like the SX wheels? i do but its kind of a love or **** thing and im considering those or some rotiforms...or 3 piece super wide super awesome wheels..

[rice4life]

Your MS paint chops are terribad.

18"s are the perfect size wheels for this, and the Kia Optima SX wheels are 18"s. But with the Optima wheels you will need a 20 or 25mm spacer to be flush.

http://www.clublexus.com/forums/es300-and-es330/440387-1998-lexus-es-300-a.html

Read this build thread on a Lexus ES300. Though it isn't really stanced, it is how a build should be done on one of these cars.

[dumped_es300]

Don't do reps!

Get an OEM alternative until real wheels permits. Car looks to nice to run reps.

I Agree!! some 3 pieces will come in the future but im still shopping