New to ClubLexus, but my 2nd GS300
04-04-12, 10:04 PM
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New to ClubLexus, but my 2nd GS300
Hello everyone, this is my first post and first time signing up on clublexus.com.
I just recently picked up a 1994 Lexus GS300. This is my second GS, my first was back when I was 17 yrs old which was like back in 2001. Man time fly's. Both GS's were/are black too =). I remember my first GS was just stock and clean all the way around, but slammed on some rare 17" enkei (didn't know that then, but do now lol.)
Anyways, I decided to pick up another GS since I've always like my first ALOT and my personal and professional opinion is Toyota/ Lexus makes the best cars out there. Inside and out, under and over, working on them, resale value, mechanical and electrical...nothing comes close. And I've owned/driven 35+ different cars of all makes and models. And I work at a Auto Dismantling yard.
The car I've owned before coming across my second GS was a 1993 Mazda RX7 which I invested lots of time and work on. I decided to give up on it after I blew the motor, again, and move on to something more mature and reliable. Hopefully I'll get some pic on here soon of my current GS as I have plans to mod it out etc. Currently it's a tad beat up inside and out but it's a easy project for me. So hopefully I'll keep updated pictures in this thread as things go along. =)
(prob start off tunerish, and work over to legit VIP)
Currently I'm swapping out the torn interior with a good one. I've also buffing and polishing all wood trim pieces. After the interior is done, Imma slam the car again and repaint the whole car black. Not so sure which black, but something with pearls and reasonably price from my paint supplier. =)
I'll shut up here, first post seems lil long already XD
Once again, Hi and hopefully I can share some knowledge and soak some in as well.
I just recently picked up a 1994 Lexus GS300. This is my second GS, my first was back when I was 17 yrs old which was like back in 2001. Man time fly's. Both GS's were/are black too =). I remember my first GS was just stock and clean all the way around, but slammed on some rare 17" enkei (didn't know that then, but do now lol.)
Anyways, I decided to pick up another GS since I've always like my first ALOT and my personal and professional opinion is Toyota/ Lexus makes the best cars out there. Inside and out, under and over, working on them, resale value, mechanical and electrical...nothing comes close. And I've owned/driven 35+ different cars of all makes and models. And I work at a Auto Dismantling yard.
The car I've owned before coming across my second GS was a 1993 Mazda RX7 which I invested lots of time and work on. I decided to give up on it after I blew the motor, again, and move on to something more mature and reliable. Hopefully I'll get some pic on here soon of my current GS as I have plans to mod it out etc. Currently it's a tad beat up inside and out but it's a easy project for me. So hopefully I'll keep updated pictures in this thread as things go along. =)
(prob start off tunerish, and work over to legit VIP)
Currently I'm swapping out the torn interior with a good one. I've also buffing and polishing all wood trim pieces. After the interior is done, Imma slam the car again and repaint the whole car black. Not so sure which black, but something with pearls and reasonably price from my paint supplier. =)
I'll shut up here, first post seems lil long already XD
Once again, Hi and hopefully I can share some knowledge and soak some in as well.
04-05-12, 08:53 PM
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Thanks ReeM !
Here's some pictures of the car when I first got it.
Here's with the old seats taken out. The two front were torn as well as the rear bottom portion.
I also did my best to shampoo and scrub the old carpet which has plenty of stains =P
Also swapped out the driver front window regulator which was broke.
Here's a picture of the center console wood trim etc. which I sanded down, buffed and polished.
And I added a OEM Lexus phone I picked out of another GS. Dunno how Imma get it to fully function just yet, but I'm thinking new technology and bluetooth etc. I'll see when I get there.
Here's some pictures of the car when I first got it.
Here's with the old seats taken out. The two front were torn as well as the rear bottom portion.
I also did my best to shampoo and scrub the old carpet which has plenty of stains =P
Also swapped out the driver front window regulator which was broke.
Here's a picture of the center console wood trim etc. which I sanded down, buffed and polished.
And I added a OEM Lexus phone I picked out of another GS. Dunno how Imma get it to fully function just yet, but I'm thinking new technology and bluetooth etc. I'll see when I get there.
04-06-12, 08:50 AM
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its awesome that you have the VIP Lexus cell phone. its funny how back in the early 90s they wanted you to talk on your phone while you were driving but now in most states its illegal. lol
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Been awhile since I've been back to this. But here's a few pictures of the GS now ~
This past weekend I swapped out the steering wheel with a wood grain wheel off a 2002 Lexus RX300, looks pretty sweet. I'll post a pic of that later.
Used a Toyota airbag cuz the Lexus one was popped. =P
The wheels are 18x8.5 +25 offset ABC Exclusives ( which I seen another member in here have and liked alot =x) wrapped with 225/45/18 all the way around. Went with extended purple lug nuts to give it a personal "flavor". Also has a carbon fiber Royal rear roof spoiler.
Still have a long list of things to do.
Also anyone knows of any SoCal Vendors for Megan EZ street coilovers for under $650 or so?
This past weekend I swapped out the steering wheel with a wood grain wheel off a 2002 Lexus RX300, looks pretty sweet. I'll post a pic of that later.
Used a Toyota airbag cuz the Lexus one was popped. =P
The wheels are 18x8.5 +25 offset ABC Exclusives ( which I seen another member in here have and liked alot =x) wrapped with 225/45/18 all the way around. Went with extended purple lug nuts to give it a personal "flavor". Also has a carbon fiber Royal rear roof spoiler.
Still have a long list of things to do.
Also anyone knows of any SoCal Vendors for Megan EZ street coilovers for under $650 or so?
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07-17-12, 05:30 PM
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THanks! The roof spoiler I got off craigslist for about $120...I think the original seller was a member here too with a black Wald first gen, but he said he sold it and now has a 2nd Gen. I was looking at the craigslist ad for a few days and was like, man i better jump on this...it's pretty rare. lol.
