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Finally have the chance to take a pic of my GS.. ^_^

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Old 09-01-10, 01:25 AM
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Hi CL, I've been wanting to post my car's pic here but never had the chance. I went to New Orleans last week and took some pics. This is a stock GS400 Platinum Series. I replaced the tail lights using LED ones and added OEM style rear wing. Planning on replacing the rims and springs, but still confused on which one is the best. Anybody has suggestions of 18"/19" rims with the best elegant style, how much lower should I go, and what's nice springs to go with my gs? I'm not looking something fancy. Still a student here. lol. Thanks all..

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Old 09-01-10, 02:01 AM
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mmm looks clean. i wouldnt have added the wing tho ):
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Originally Posted by lowkeySC
mmm looks clean. i wouldnt have added the wing tho ):
and the led mirrors!
(sorry man, but IMHO they just don't go with your car)
Old 09-01-10, 04:38 AM
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2 questions: When did you pick her up, and where did you pick her up?

Looks great so far!
Old 09-01-10, 04:52 AM
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looking great

Originally Posted by lowkeySC
mmm looks clean. i wouldnt have added the wing tho ):
i agree. i added one to mine when i first got it. came off with the quickness lol

the led mirrors might work depending on what you plan to do with it later.

can't wait to see what happens with this build good luck with your mods
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dam im the only one who like the OEM spoiler??? so everyone in here is wingless?
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Originally Posted by Str8 VIP
dam im the only one who like the OEM spoiler??? so everyone in here is wingless?
for me the rear spoiler (wing) is for sporty kinda look, which for me isn't what lexus is all about. GS especially the V8 versions are fast but not in a "ricy" way!
Elegance and luxury this is what lexus is all about for me and of course having a spoiler is a big no no. (at least for me)
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I'm de-spoilered as well!

Car looks good -- unique color and emblems! For a drop, there's a TON of options for springs/coilovers/etc. Rims are personal taste -- just gotta look around. Being a college guy, I'd recommend checking the classifieds here to see what you can find. Good deals can be had!

As a (almost) free mod, you could get some paint stripper and strip the black paint off your grill (its chrome underneath). Or maybe a re-spray if you like the darker coloring?
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You probably could have gotten that spoiler for free. People on here are always looking for someone to trade trunks with (w/o spoiler to w/ spoiler or vice versa).
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Nice gs... Rare color
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Originally Posted by Str8 VIP
dam im the only one who like the OEM spoiler??? so everyone in here is wingless?
Originally Posted by airestonia
for me the rear spoiler (wing) is for sporty kinda look, which for me isn't what lexus is all about. GS especially the V8 versions are fast but not in a "ricy" way!
Elegance and luxury this is what lexus is all about for me and of course having a spoiler is a big no no. (at least for me)
yeah i don like the wing its look ugly
Old 09-01-10, 08:20 AM
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i went wingless last year
clean gs!
Old 09-01-10, 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Str8 VIP
dam im the only one who like the OEM spoiler??? so everyone in here is wingless?

I'm in the minority also. I will never take off the wing. My car just doesn't look right without it.
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To all OEM style wing haters : thanks for your input but when I got my baby, she didn't have wings on her. And I purchased this OEM style wings in purpose. I dunno but I just don't like the 3pc wings. Even when my gs was wingless, I hate her. Seems like a bald girl. Lol.

I am not quite agree with airestonia that this is for sporty. If the wing is huge like Evo X has, yeah it's a sporty style. But this wings make my lexy looks sweet. At least IMO..


To Str8VIP : you're not alone buddy. I love OEM style wings. I personally just don't like the 3pcs wings or wingless. Lol
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To 1UZ-GS : I picked her up about 5 months ago in Houston. She was owned by an elderly couple with 6 cars in their garage. She always being taken care nicely. Even just before I bought her, the previous owner changed her brakes plus rotors, new battery, new oil, new tires, etc.


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