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Old 09-21-05, 11:15 AM
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Default PICS...L-Tuned before and after, borlas, tint, etc...*updated

just finished up a few minor things on my GS- its subtle and im happy- swapped the stock 16's with the newer GS 17's, did the l-tuned springs and shocks (THANKS DARRELL/SEWELL), black pearl on black lexus "mini" front plate (gotta cover them screw holes somehow lol) new brembo rotors and SPro ceramic pads, goodridge SS lines, borla tips and 20% tint..also a pic of the eclipse navi/dvd/cd headunit and XM...the rest of the all eclipse audio (2 aluminum 12's/2 amps/2 caps/8 disk changer) i dont have pics of right now- the drop only brought her down like an inch (it will prob also settle a little over time since this pic was taken the same day of the install) but i already scrape to all hell pulling in and out of my driveway so i cant go lower- it did tighten up the suspension and the car drives and handles better now IMO so like i said, im happy...

before l-tuned and new wheels


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eclipse navi/dvd/cd/mp3 headunit... have ADS's in all 4 doors + ADS tweets mounted in stock spots


with XM in ashtray...


borla tips before and after...

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Old 09-21-05, 01:31 PM
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Looks great! Love the Eclipse setup!!
Old 09-21-05, 01:36 PM
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Very nice upstate!!!

The drop and rims make a drastic difference in the profile of the car. Looks great! Also, super clean install on the Eclipse unit!!! Did you happen to send out for work or do the Eclipse yourself? Asking because I will be helping a friend install one in his '04 Vette and I may come across questions.
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Looks great Very nice
Old 09-21-05, 02:12 PM
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Looks good.
what part of NY are you from?. im from Westchester

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looks great
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looks good. congrats on the new mods
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Very Nice!! My l-tuned struts/springs are going to be installed next week. I can't wait.
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I hate the yellowing on the sides of the car towards the bottom of the doors. I have the exact same problem with my white car... I need to get it repainted
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Originally Posted by GS408
I hate the yellowing on the sides of the car towards the bottom of the doors. I have the exact same problem with my white car... I need to get it repainted
ive noticed that almost every white and green lex the coloring is off on the urethane part of the lower part of the car...something to do with the way the paint takes to the different materials? i gripe about this all the time but theres like nothin i can do you know-


everybody else thanks a lot for all the positive comments-on top of enjoying the car, it makes it even better gettin feedback from you guys-
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Looks great! Those small mods make a big difference.

Did the Eclipse AVN drop right in? I know with Toyota all of the wiring factory harnesses plug right into the Eclipse without any splicing or special adapter plugs. I was wondering if the it was the same in the Lexus. Did you need to get a trim kit for that head unit?
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Originally Posted by AgentWD-40
Looks great! Those small mods make a big difference.

Did the Eclipse AVN drop right in? I know with Toyota all of the wiring factory harnesses plug right into the Eclipse without any splicing or special adapter plugs. I was wondering if the it was the same in the Lexus. Did you need to get a trim kit for that head unit?
it is an aftermarket trim kit...as far as plugging right in with the different harnesses im not positive. none of the speakers inside the car are stock (all ADS & eclipse) and the whole cars wired up with monstercable so im not sure what if any of the stock wiring was used...my friends at my local audio shop down the street from me did everything so i dont want to start saying how they did it and give inaccurate info...
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yup...the drop and wheels definitely make a world of difference!!! everything is subtle, yet it looks 100 times better
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Ride looks very nice.

IMO your head unit set up is one if not the nicest and cleanest I have seen here on CL.

BIG for the satt. in the ashtray.
Old 09-21-05, 06:26 PM
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It looks nice, About time u got some pixs up.

I love the radio install (And i want it), Cant wait to see those pockets like rabbit ears, Looks like ur on the way there. .....

TTYL.....Kia


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