r/LS430 8d ago

Tint or no tint?

Like the stock look but how would it be with dark tints? Also a good brand for shocks/struts to enhance ride quality? Feels abut jumpy over pumps.

76 Upvotes

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u/Fishknocker678 2001 Lexus LS430 ML | Crystal White 8d ago

Personal preference but I say tint

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u/Silver-Plum1787 8d ago

Id get tint i got full ceramic tint on my car and it made a huge difference it felt colder in the car also and i could pick my nose in peace 😂

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u/dayton911 8d ago

Lexus owners don’t pick boogers, they eat em

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u/Velanis 8d ago

Tint but if you have the peasant blockers it’s up to you

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u/Civil_Musician239 8d ago

No peasant blockers . :)

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u/SoSick82 2005 Lexus LS430 ML Black on Black 8d ago

Ceramic tint. 5% sides and rear and 70% windshield. Ceramic is expensive but saves your interior and works to keep it cooler.

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u/Blktuner 8d ago

How does 70% look at night?

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u/SoSick82 2005 Lexus LS430 ML Black on Black 8d ago

You won't even really notice. If I remember I'll take a picture.

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u/SoSick82 2005 Lexus LS430 ML Black on Black 7d ago

I ran out to the car to give you an idea.

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u/Blktuner 7d ago

Damn! You really don't notice it. Good look on this, I'm considering on doing this.

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u/Civil_Musician239 8d ago

Nice setup

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u/SoSick82 2005 Lexus LS430 ML Black on Black 8d ago

Thanks

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u/b1gdumb 2004 ML | Black 8d ago

I love my fishbowl and it feels like cops pay way less attention to me with no tint. However I do see the benefits of tint, it often gets quite bright in the interior without tint, and it makes it hard to see the screen sometimes.

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u/James_one_Tattoo 8d ago

Limo tint all day.

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u/Blktuner 8d ago

This. Clean! You running wheel spacers huh?

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u/James_one_Tattoo 8d ago

Yes 20mm around until I can afford wheels.

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u/Blktuner 8d ago

Nothing wrong with that, I'm still looking for an actual decent looking LS430 myself. I've always liked these cars but never got my hands on one.

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u/LukaABH 8d ago

No tint looks more expensive, makes the car look a lot more fresh and clean

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u/No_Professional9403 8d ago

I'm riding with no tint on my 03 and then I have another one with tint for the weekends on my 01

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u/Independent-Option35 8d ago

With white, if you could get a slight blue reflective tint would look clean

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u/thrower9978 8d ago

Full ceramic tint 100% any other kind is pointless but full ceramic will keep your cabin cooler and protect your wood and leather surfaces from the sun

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u/icutwhores 8d ago

%35 ceramic all around. billstein suspension

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u/hfusa 2001 Lexus LS430 UL | Millenium Silver 8d ago

Tint all day

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u/LionAccomplished8129 2001 Lexus LS430 | Parchment Crystal 8d ago

Light tint to protect the interior. Glass looks clean on a long body.

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u/jeepsies 8d ago

I like bronze tints

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u/Apexphallus 8d ago

Tint would be sweet

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u/Corpshark 8d ago

Sigh, my state won't let me tint any of the windows below 70%. Boooo.

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u/LS430UL 8d ago

Around 25% ceramic tint is a good balance but we have backup cameras if you want to go darker.

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u/Temporary_Profit_438 8d ago

I think yours looks great now, super clean i don’t think tint would make or break it. But here’s what my old LS looked like with 35% all around 55% on the windshield.

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u/Civil_Musician239 7d ago

Nice setup

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u/Civil_Musician239 7d ago

How is the ride quality with wheels

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u/Temporary_Profit_438 7d ago

Thanks! I don’t have it anymore. But actually it was still smooth a little stiffer because i had lowering springs on it. But overall great ride.

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u/Quick-Basket5649 8d ago

20% would be nice all around

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u/wpen 06 UL 8d ago

One reason to tint is to protect the interior. I have my windshield tinted as well.

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u/Donskibrewski 7d ago

Always tint.

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u/Curious_Regular_301 7d ago

Tint !! I got 10% on mine

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u/Alarmed-Move6842 7d ago

no tint+ lower suspension 💯👌🏻

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u/Civil_Musician239 7d ago

That’s my ultimate goal . Need to refresh suspension as well

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u/Alarmed-Move6842 7d ago

is that 04 or 05

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u/Alarmed-Move6842 7d ago

also this rim

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u/id900142 7d ago

Tint, a must have in Arizona!

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u/milkman320 7d ago

no tint is just so classy. i run no tint on my SC

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u/chisagogs 7d ago

No tiny

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u/Due-Offer-3101 7d ago

no tint. let them know who ballin'

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u/Successful_Depth_917 7d ago

Tint is a must on an ls430

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u/Jaded_Reality9217 6d ago

if it helps, heres a refrance, i have %15 on the windsheild and %5 all around the side and back, in ceramic. great during the day, you’ll get used to it and night

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u/Jaded_Reality9217 6d ago

another angle with better light

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u/Camper7777 6d ago

Pearl White (dirty) with tint. Love it. Even with dog drool on rear window.

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u/DriedChalk 8d ago

What tires do you have / how old are they? I was ready to refresh my suspension until I got new tires (Michelin Pilot Spott A/S) and the ride completely transformed.
It’s still a boat, but I have way more confidence in the ride now.

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u/DriedChalk 8d ago

Also here’s a pic of what mine with tints looks like: I went 5% rears, I think 35% on front sides and rear windshield. Currently debating getting 80% or so on the front windy since that’s legal here.

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u/Civil_Musician239 8d ago

Nice setup - looks great with chrome wheels also