NoPulp

Hello everyone! My name is Diego, most commonly known as Gogo. I couldn't get Gogo as my username so thought I would use NoPulp, as it's the name I've chosen my recently purchased Lexus GS30. I recently picked her up(6 days ago), 1 previous owner, low miles. The previous owner had her painted Sunset Pearl. Car is in very good shape in and out, for the exception of a few customizations I can't/couldn't stand.

I have decided to create a build thread to keep track of all the changes or modifications I do. Unfortunately, due to financial reasons, the process will be a bit slow and moderate.

Here ya go!
The day I got her(last Tuesday).



I put the wheels up for sale, and to my surprise they sold the next day, so that left me with some play money. Most of the money went to my NoPulp Coilovers foundation, so yeah my baby should be hugging the world here pretty soon.

With the temporary wheels.

NoPulp

During Easter Sunday I got a few minutes and decided to address the atrocity of a grille the car came with. The previous owner had put on a Billet Grille, so decided to Plastidip it black for the time being. I should be getting an OEM replacement for it tomorrow.

Before:


After:

SoCal Cyco

iTrader: (20)

good call with the wheel change and the plasi dipped grill looks much better as well...welcome to the club!!

1sWt2GS

iTrader: (6)

Looks like your fixing a project gone wrong and working towards the right path

NoPulp

I will keep this thread as active as the mods take place. For now, the next mods are coil-overs and OEM grille(might do the blackout with the chrome "L", like the one on the pic below).



Suggestions or constructive criticism are welcome

SoCal Cyco

iTrader: (20)

maybe plasti dip the wheels to match the new grill?

NoPulp

Thanks guys. I've always wanted a Lexus GS300. The purpose of the build is to have a very clean daily driver so my plans for it are subtle. Drop, Wheels, Lip Kit, Roof Spoiler(maybe), Trunk Spoiler(maybe). But then again I've said that before with my Nissan Maxima, now it's boosted and piggybank status. Lol

Not a bad idea, given the wheels will probably take me a few months to get.

cdplayr

Nice build.. It took me 5 years to build mine..

NoPulp

Thanks. It's gonna be a slow process, but I'm enjoying it so far.

On a different note, my most recent purchase. Now waiting on the emblem to come in.

cmara2k9

Nice Whip.....I would plasti-dip the grill black and leave the emblem chrome, thats what I did but anyways that orange color is dope.....alittle too LOUD for me but it looks good!!!

jcum9472

Welcome to the club. I was in the same boat you were when I started. I had the GS I wanted...but I had to make changes to it ASAP. My GS came from the previous owner with some UGLY and heavy 20" wheels and cheap chrome trim on all of the lights and door pillars. But now I have my GS back on the right track. Good luck with your build. I cant wait to see what you do with it!

tmf2004

iTrader: (15)

much better with the plasti dipped grill and wheels...

NoPulp

Thanks. Thought of doing just that. Plasti-dipping the grill back and leaving the Lexus Emblem chrome. We shall see.

Thanks, man. Sounds like you know my struggle. Stay tuned there's a few mods on its way.

Thanks.

NoPulp

So, I was washing the car the other day and I noticed one of the wheels had a crack on two of the spokes. Just great. So I had to use some of the savings to get new ones. Or new to me i should say. They are XXR 526 in 20x9 +20 all around. Not exactly what I wanted as far as wheels for this car, but it'll do for now. I must say I like the way they look.



I think they will look great once dropped. Might run some spacers in the rear.


Spent all evening doing some well needed maintenance. Did the front rotors, pads and replaced two wheel studs; one was stripped, the other one broken.

Look at what the UPS man delivered today. Busy day ahead tomorrow.

NoPulp

Got the OEM grille. I might leave as is as it matches the wheels. ..


And what most of my day went to.