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Finally----Pics of My New Springs/Wheels

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Old 07-24-05, 01:28 PM
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It's been about six months since I started clicking through Club Lexus but I finally have pics of my ride I can share with you. It is a 1994 GS300 with about 70,000 mi. She is in beautiful condition. I'll have interior pics at some point. I want to thank everyone for there advice and teachings.

Springs:
Tanabe DF210

Wheels/Tires:
HP EVOs - Hyper Light - Offset 38
Front - 19"x8.5", 225/35/19
Rear - 19"x9.5" 275/30/19
Hankook Ventus K-104

Probably nothing you haven't seen before...but I am just getting started. Intake and exhaust next.

I'd like to thank Todd up at TM Enginering for helping me with the springs.

If there are any special requests fo pics let me know.

P.S. No worries about the lisence plate...CA plates on the way. It is good to be back home again.









Old 07-24-05, 02:06 PM
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Looking good!

I have a jdm grill, jdm foglights, and lip wing,roof spoiler for sale if you are interested!

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I might be interested in the roof spolier....how different does the grill look? I'd love to see some pics.

What I am dying to get is the veilside KI wing or something that looks like it. I've posted this link before so you may have seen it.

http://www.i-m-racing.com/veilkibodkit1.html

The whole kit would be nice but.....

Thanks for the offer and congrats on the COTM!

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Originally Posted by vandymdmph
I might be interested in the roof spolier....how different does the grill look? I'd love to see some pics.

What I am dying to get is the veilside KI wing or something that looks like it. I've posted this link before so you may have seen it.

http://www.i-m-racing.com/veilkibodkit1.html

The whole kit would be nice but.....

Thanks for the offer and congrats on the COTM!

Aron
Thanks alot! BTW we both use hankook ventus sport k104.

The JDM grill is in nearly brand new condition!

This is the hardest grill to find because it is one piece and all chrome.

Not your typical ebay chrome insert or jdm grill for the 1st gen.

There are 2 types of 1st gen jdm grill. 2 piece and 1 piece. The topline is alot THICKER compared to the USDM and other version of the jdm grill. The Toyota emblem comes off so you can put the Lexus.


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lookin good

how's the ride quality with the tanabe/19's combo?
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very nice... I'm envious
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Originally Posted by gsWarrior
lookin good

how's the ride quality with the tanabe/19's combo?
The ride is suprisingly smooth. I was worried myself too. With the new tires there is much better grab on the highway. In my case it unfortunatley highlighted the fact that my front bushings are probably bad. It'll tend to jump a little left and right. I'm sure the stock shocks will be gone in about 3 months though. But right now the ride is much better than expected without any big pops on potholes or speedbumps. Not much road noise either. I agree with LexAristo----->love these Hankook K104s

AR
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Originally Posted by Leets
very nice... I'm envious
Thanks Leets...
Old 07-25-05, 05:22 PM
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ahhh, the ever illustrious process pics that we love so much!!! lol

Very nice man, first gen GS has to be right up there with the 1st Gen SC as far as timeless designs go!

Enjoy
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Looks very nice! Keep it up!

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Lookin' good man!
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Very nice very nice. Those are the rims I originally wanted for my car but instead, I got the knock-off's... Now I'm jealous. Your car looks great.
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Originally Posted by RIPS
Very nice very nice. Those are the rims I originally wanted for my car but instead, I got the knock-off's... Now I'm jealous. Your car looks great.
Thanks for the positive feedback...more pics as the mods come.

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looks good lucky 13
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Puss wheels. I was wondering how they would look on our cars.


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