The evolution of my GS400
03-07-15, 12:02 PM
#1
The evolution of my GS400
I bought the car in May of 2008, first round of mods were Tanabe DF-210 springs and 20" L-Sportline wheels. Full led interior lights, Sonar LED tails and a Q45 retrofit were done shortly after, along with a diy chrome grill. I had a bunch of audio equipment laying around from my last car so I went to work on the GS.
Switched to 01 tails for a while and added LS400 front brakes and Magnaflow mufflers. Had an incident with a raccoon that required repairs to the front bumper so I had the side markers shaved while it was in the shop.
Steering wheel was getting worn so I found a wood wheel.
Spring of 2012 I decided it was time for a change with the headlights. Switched to LS460 projectors with clear lenses and a projector retrofit in the foglights. Also an 01+ grill with the diy chrome job and LED side mirrors.
Switched to 01 tails for a while and added LS400 front brakes and Magnaflow mufflers. Had an incident with a raccoon that required repairs to the front bumper so I had the side markers shaved while it was in the shop.
Steering wheel was getting worn so I found a wood wheel.
Spring of 2012 I decided it was time for a change with the headlights. Switched to LS460 projectors with clear lenses and a projector retrofit in the foglights. Also an 01+ grill with the diy chrome job and LED side mirrors.
Last edited by Kyle Harty; 03-07-15 at 01:20 PM.
03-07-15, 12:14 PM
#2
2013 I switched to Megan coilovers and added a TTE rep lip, then L-Tuned sides, and a L-Sportline rear. Also a JDM chrome trunk bar and Mac Blick rep roof spoiler somewhere in there and 35% window tint.
Last edited by Kyle Harty; 03-07-15 at 12:46 PM.
03-07-15, 12:15 PM
#3
Spring of 2014 I switched things up a fair amount, changing to Maya STM wheels, a spoilerless trunk with a Sportdesign style lip, JDM window visors, and quad projector fog lights, and a modified L-Tuned grill. Also illuminated door sills and puddle lights. Sometime over the last few years I changed to the 01+ gauge cluster bezel and matching center vents as well.
Turned some attention to the interior with Clazzio diamond stitched covers and door inserts. My shift **** was getting worn so I picked up a SC430 ****, also added a wood ashtray. The audio rebuild a few years back switched to a 3 way front stage with mids and tweeters in the kickpanels.
Turned some attention to the interior with Clazzio diamond stitched covers and door inserts. My shift **** was getting worn so I picked up a SC430 ****, also added a wood ashtray. The audio rebuild a few years back switched to a 3 way front stage with mids and tweeters in the kickpanels.
Last edited by Kyle Harty; 03-08-15 at 02:55 PM.
03-07-15, 12:48 PM
#7
I've always been a diy guy, almost all the work short of welding has been done myself. I saw the "vip" tables and figured I could make my own. I still have a little work to do on the rear armrest vinyl before I'm happy with it but took a few pics.
Also forgot to post the latest trunk pic after adding the crossovers in the sides and changing the sub amp. It was important to me to keep the spare tire and a little bit of trunk space so I've kept it relatively simple.
Spent some time on the engine bay this winter, polishing the intake manifold, cam covers, and thermostat inlet. Added the K&N intake sanded smooth and painted gloss black along with a homemade heat shield (bought the intake without one) and painted engine covers and the strut tower bar.
The L-Sportline front bumper will be going in for paint shortly, almost have the old paint sanded off.
No pic but I sold the Sonar tails for Depos this winter and have a GS300 3.92 rear differential waiting for install. I have a few other things planned I'll add here as I get to them.
Also forgot to post the latest trunk pic after adding the crossovers in the sides and changing the sub amp. It was important to me to keep the spare tire and a little bit of trunk space so I've kept it relatively simple.
Spent some time on the engine bay this winter, polishing the intake manifold, cam covers, and thermostat inlet. Added the K&N intake sanded smooth and painted gloss black along with a homemade heat shield (bought the intake without one) and painted engine covers and the strut tower bar.
The L-Sportline front bumper will be going in for paint shortly, almost have the old paint sanded off.
No pic but I sold the Sonar tails for Depos this winter and have a GS300 3.92 rear differential waiting for install. I have a few other things planned I'll add here as I get to them.
Last edited by Kyle Harty; 03-07-15 at 01:24 PM.
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03-07-15, 01:16 PM
#9
I'm really liking that setup in the rear. That's pretty tidy! I wouldn't have the tray tables or added bits in mine as it would just be extra weight, but I admire what you've done man. That's a smart piece of work, especially the trunk install.
Keep it up
Keep it up
03-07-15, 01:56 PM
#12
Thank you sir!
Current mod list:
Leon Hardiritt Ordens, 19x11 and 19x12 +7 10mm front spacers
Custom built-black windows and caps, polished barrels
245/35 and 275/30 Achilles tires
Accuair E-Level air management
Dual VIAIR 444cc compressors
Dual 3 gallon tanks
UAS bags on Megan LP coilovers
Serial999 Oni FUCA's
Megan Racing sway bars
Truhart adjustable toe arms
03-05 caster arms
Polyurethane sway bar bushings
Sportdesign steering ecu
Custom fabricated metal fenders and quarter panels
Junction Produce billet grill
L-Sportline front bumper
L-Tuned side skirts
L-Sportline rear bumper
Roof spoiler
Silk Blaze trunk spoiler
LED side mirrors
Blue tint wide angle glass w/ led turn arrows
JDM Toyota window visors
JDM Toyota chrome trunk bar
35% window tint
LS460 lowbeam retrofit w/Sti-R lenses
Morimoto Mini high beam retrofit
Custom quad projector fog lights
Acrylic LED taillights
Luxious Automotive chasing LED door sills
Puddle lights
Full LED interior conversion
Steigemeier ported Eaton M112 Supercharger
Smoothflow Pulleys 3.2" pulley
Modified Bullet Cars manifold
330cc injectors
1000cc 9th injector
Split Second enricher module
AEM boost and air to fuel gauges
IS300 aluminum radiator
Painted IS300 fan shroud
B&M transmission cooler
Polished cam covers and thermostat inlet
Custom engine covers
Stainless engine bolts and nuts
Polished front cross brace
Magnaflow mufflers
All resonators deleted
X-pipe
GS300 3.92 rear differential
Sportdesign steering ecu
Rotora 4 piston brakes 355mm F & 330mm R rotors
Black interior swap
Wood steering wheel
SC430 wood shift ****
Color matched IS350 paddle shifters
Wood ashtray
01+ gauge cluster bezel and center vents
Custom gauge pod in center vent
Clazzio diamond stitched seat covers and door inserts
Black suede headliner
Fiber optic starlight headliner
Handmade walnut front tray table
Handmade walnut rear console
Handmade walnut rear tray tables
Junction Produce VIP curtains
Custom floor mats
GS430 compass rear view mirror
Aluminum pedal covers
Kenwood DDX719 head unit
1999 US Amps Xterminator 400x amp
US Amps Merlin MD3D amp
CDT HD642 components
Custom kick panel pods
2005 RE Audio XXX 12" sub
Stinger HPM wiring and terminals
Kinetik HC-1800 battery
Current mod list:
Leon Hardiritt Ordens, 19x11 and 19x12 +7 10mm front spacers
Custom built-black windows and caps, polished barrels
245/35 and 275/30 Achilles tires
Accuair E-Level air management
Dual VIAIR 444cc compressors
Dual 3 gallon tanks
UAS bags on Megan LP coilovers
Serial999 Oni FUCA's
Megan Racing sway bars
Truhart adjustable toe arms
03-05 caster arms
Polyurethane sway bar bushings
Sportdesign steering ecu
Custom fabricated metal fenders and quarter panels
Junction Produce billet grill
L-Sportline front bumper
L-Tuned side skirts
L-Sportline rear bumper
Roof spoiler
Silk Blaze trunk spoiler
LED side mirrors
Blue tint wide angle glass w/ led turn arrows
JDM Toyota window visors
JDM Toyota chrome trunk bar
35% window tint
LS460 lowbeam retrofit w/Sti-R lenses
Morimoto Mini high beam retrofit
Custom quad projector fog lights
Acrylic LED taillights
Luxious Automotive chasing LED door sills
Puddle lights
Full LED interior conversion
Steigemeier ported Eaton M112 Supercharger
Smoothflow Pulleys 3.2" pulley
Modified Bullet Cars manifold
330cc injectors
1000cc 9th injector
Split Second enricher module
AEM boost and air to fuel gauges
IS300 aluminum radiator
Painted IS300 fan shroud
B&M transmission cooler
Polished cam covers and thermostat inlet
Custom engine covers
Stainless engine bolts and nuts
Polished front cross brace
Magnaflow mufflers
All resonators deleted
X-pipe
GS300 3.92 rear differential
Sportdesign steering ecu
Rotora 4 piston brakes 355mm F & 330mm R rotors
Black interior swap
Wood steering wheel
SC430 wood shift ****
Color matched IS350 paddle shifters
Wood ashtray
01+ gauge cluster bezel and center vents
Custom gauge pod in center vent
Clazzio diamond stitched seat covers and door inserts
Black suede headliner
Fiber optic starlight headliner
Handmade walnut front tray table
Handmade walnut rear console
Handmade walnut rear tray tables
Junction Produce VIP curtains
Custom floor mats
GS430 compass rear view mirror
Aluminum pedal covers
Kenwood DDX719 head unit
1999 US Amps Xterminator 400x amp
US Amps Merlin MD3D amp
CDT HD642 components
Custom kick panel pods
2005 RE Audio XXX 12" sub
Stinger HPM wiring and terminals
Kinetik HC-1800 battery
Last edited by Kyle Harty; 07-31-19 at 12:04 PM.
03-07-15, 07:35 PM
#14
Here's one of me being a dork to put a face to the thread.
HIN fall of 2014 was my first time doing the car show thing, took 1st place Lexus and VIP, obviously competition in MN isn't as stiff as other places. This basically lead to the work over this winter, trying to make it a slightly more complete "show" car.
Last edited by Kyle Harty; 03-07-15 at 08:27 PM.
