Author Topic: Jackal's Project "Barbarella" (2003 Lexus LS430) (Read 3115 times)

jackal · « **on:** October 03, 2018, 01:36:16 pm »

Well now for something completely different.... and as of now un-named.

Recently I sold Bianca and was in need of something for the winter. After a short search I found a model that made me giggle. It's completely different from what I've had in the past, but for winter I wanted something a bit easier.

Sure, it's an old man car, but I'm becoming an old man, so it's fitting. This winter I wanted things like a smooth (Air ride) ride, and super heating (and cooling) seats. Something automatic so I can meander to my destination and enjoy my pipe. It's different for me, but so far I'm loving it.

Plans for the car include fixing a couple of the little fiddly bits that don't work, and eventually maybe even make it a lowrider show/daily. We'll see.

The day I got her, and haven't figured out the air ride controller.

LS430 by Duane Jacka, on Flickr

Winter beast mode.

LS430 by Duane Jacka, on Flickr

The new Garage look.

LS430 by Duane Jacka, on Flickr

kijho · « **Reply #1 on:** October 03, 2018, 01:46:12 pm »

Congrats!!

tracker · « **Reply #2 on:** October 03, 2018, 02:08:42 pm »

Lacking a name?

How about...

Biatch?
Boat?
Barge?
Baranga?

Ambystom01 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 03, 2018, 04:05:26 pm »

Since it's an old man's car, Bridget, or Bertha.

Canuckrz · « **Reply #4 on:** October 03, 2018, 04:18:35 pm »

Or you could just go full alzheimers and name it Bianca.

jellynuts · « **Reply #5 on:** October 03, 2018, 04:36:35 pm »

Since its a big black boat, I vote Marko Ramius

Cagare · « **Reply #6 on:** October 03, 2018, 05:03:19 pm »

Quote from: jellynuts on October 03, 2018, 04:36:35 pm

Since its a big black boat, I vote Marko Ramius

That was the name of the captain, the black boat was called "Red October" or "Krasniy Oktyabr" for all you comrades out there.

I think the car's name should be "Nero"

diamondedge · « **Reply #7 on:** October 03, 2018, 05:06:36 pm »

Quote from: Ambystom01 on October 03, 2018, 04:05:26 pm

Since it's an old man's car, Bridget, or Bertha.

I like this suggestion

DaDuke99 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 03, 2018, 05:19:47 pm »

Quote from: Ambystom01 on October 03, 2018, 04:05:26 pm

Bridget

That's what I suggested too! Beats Bob....

Asstuna · « **Reply #9 on:** October 03, 2018, 05:36:41 pm »

Buttseks

05LGT · « **Reply #10 on:** October 03, 2018, 05:46:30 pm »

Quote from: DaDuke99 on October 03, 2018, 05:19:47 pm

That's what I suggested too! Beats Bob....

Since Bob divided all the votes, my next suggestion is “Boneless Wings”

jellynuts · « **Reply #11 on:** October 03, 2018, 08:54:15 pm »

Quote from: 05LGT on October 03, 2018, 05:46:30 pm

Since Bob divided all the votes, my next suggestion is “BoneRless Wings”

Rathburn · « **Reply #12 on:** October 04, 2018, 08:07:24 am »

Quote from: Cagare on October 03, 2018, 05:03:19 pm

That was the name of the captain, the black boat was called "Red October" or "Krasniy Oktyabr" for all you comrades out there.

Better dead than red.

Barbara

Jukka · « **Reply #13 on:** October 04, 2018, 10:30:48 am »

I say should be called "Project Bippu". Go full VIP on it, get some Junction Products neck pillows, dashboard tray for your cigars and window curtains.

Go from old man spec to VIP spec.

jellynuts · « **Reply #14 on:** October 04, 2018, 12:04:12 pm »

Quote from: Rathburn on October 04, 2018, 08:07:24 am

Better dead than ~~red~~ Zed.

Barbara

Who's motorcycle is this?

I still vote Marko. Jackal's facial hair colours even match!

Rad_Racer · « **Reply #15 on:** October 04, 2018, 01:38:54 pm »

Holy hell that thing rides high. Project Buttwedge.

Welcome to the Lexus fam!

Rathburn · « **Reply #16 on:** October 04, 2018, 02:04:50 pm »

Quote from: jellynuts on October 04, 2018, 12:04:12 pm

Who's motorcycle is this?

It's not a motorcycle, it's a chopper.

10secdream · « **Reply #17 on:** October 04, 2018, 03:04:42 pm »

Great pickup for a new daily. I am excited to see where this goes.

jackal · « **Reply #18 on:** October 04, 2018, 07:17:57 pm »

Thanks for all the suggestions for names whether they be ridiculous or not. Once i really get a feel for her, a name will appear I'm sure.

Quote from: Jukka on October 04, 2018, 10:30:48 am

I say should be called "Project Bippu". Go full VIP on it, get some Junction Products neck pillows, dashboard tray for your cigars and window curtains.

Go from old man spec to VIP spec.

She's part way there. The Junction stuff I don't get though. The guy before me had the curtains, knots and pillows.... but I don't get most of it. I haven't gotten rid of them yet, but the curtains are all that remains.

Untitled by Duane Jacka, on Flickr

I already have the Vossen 20's up for sale on kijiji as I'm just not a fan of them. As it was put to me before...Vossens are the Ed Hardy of the wheel world.

I think the plan is understated and comfortable, after all that's why I got her. I may get a bit more aggressive exhaust, but mechanically she'll remain pretty much the same. Some nice wheels and a new air ride controller are on the list as well.

She has some issues though, and for the price I expected that. The front bumper has been replaced and a respray on one of the front fenders, so there is that to sort out. With the bumper, the radar controlled cruise isn't functioning, so I have to dig in to find out if the radar components are even still there. I also have to rebuild the headlight washer assembly as that was also lost with the non UL bumper. Having never seen them working on another LS430, I'll have a lot of learning to do on this car to get her back to perfect, and do it all myself. The guy before me also installed a god awful sub box that occupies waaaaaay too damn much space, so I'll be looking to replace that with a smaller sub assembly.

Realistically she's a good daily with gobs of torque and yet super comfortable.

Untitled by Duane Jacka, on Flickr

Jukka · « **Reply #19 on:** October 05, 2018, 11:39:28 am »

Quote from: jackal on October 04, 2018, 07:17:57 pm

She's part way there. The Junction stuff I don't get though. The guy before me had the curtains, knots and pillows.... but I don't get most of it. I haven't gotten rid of them yet, but the curtains are all that remains.

Untitled by Duane Jacka, on Flickr

I already have the Vossen 20's up for sale on kijiji as I'm just not a fan of them. As it was put to me before...Vossens are the Ed Hardy of the wheel world.

LOL! I was joking about that, but that's pretty damn funny that it came with all the junction products pieces. You gonna sell them off again?

Let me know if you're looking for wheels, I can help find something that would suit the car much better than those Vossens did.

jellynuts · « **Reply #20 on:** October 05, 2018, 12:28:09 pm »

Quote from: jackal on October 04, 2018, 07:17:57 pm

I already have the Vossen 20's up for sale on kijiji as I'm just not a fan of them. As it was put to me before...Vossens are the Ed Hardy of the wheel world.

Oh good. Those belong on some trash rapper's pink Escalade.

I hope you don't consider my name suggestion as ridiculous. The car even has an air tank system to provide stability and allows the car to submerge and resurface.

RedBimmer93 · « **Reply #21 on:** October 05, 2018, 08:16:18 pm »

Nice Lexus, Jackal!!

Call her Brittany!

seat safety switch · « **Reply #22 on:** October 06, 2018, 11:10:53 am »

Japanese luxobarges should come with lace curtains, like a Century.

SlowLGT · « **Reply #23 on:** October 06, 2018, 12:19:10 pm »

Quote from: seat safety switch on October 06, 2018, 11:10:53 am

Japanese luxobarges should come with lace curtains, like a Century.

Also, integrated Pocket/Mobile Waifu app.

jackal · « **Reply #24 on:** October 08, 2018, 03:09:12 pm »

This just in... A name is chosen. It's been an inside joke with my better half for a long time, and just kept coming back to it. So, here she is.... Barbarella all lowered and shined up for the snow today.

LS430 by Duane Jacka, on Flickr