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Old 03-01-11, 11:46 PM
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Title just came to me.. lol. I really want to thank clublexus for the wealth of knowledge it holds, the GS gurus for trying things out of the norm and finding fixes and sharing with us noobs and the extensive amount of work done by everyone that makes this forum what it is. I also want to thank Figs Engineering, D2 Racing, Ridetech, Phantasm Motorsports and Import Motor Works for working with me on getting this done.

Just finished up a couple of things on the GS and just wanted to share it with you guys. I was able to do some testing with the D2 airride and ridetech controllers and I finally got all the kinks worked out and I LOVE IT!!! With just the D2 airride, although a great set up, the control-ability is definitely lacking. Ridetech definitely fixes that. So right now have some D2 coilovers that were customized and matted with the ridetech setup. Figs was gracious enough to make some lower control arms to custom spec as well and along with his toe links helped keep my drive-ability to what is expected out of a Lexus. My wheels came in around the time I got done sorting everything out with the suspensions. They are the Weds Maverick 107D, hence the corny title..and a friend of mine also a clublexus member 'romeo291' who drives the LS400 took some pics this past weekend. Let me know what you think guys.









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nice pictures
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any more info on ur suspension set up? interested in this ride tech controller...

im on ridetech shockwave bags
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you using ride pro e controller? If so, good product. I've got that for a couple of my cars.
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Originally Posted by LiLS
any more info on ur suspension set up? interested in this ride tech controller...

im on ridetech shockwave bags
I got the ridetech airpod.. with D2 bags on coils..
http://www.ridetech.com/store/contro...idepro-e3.html

Originally Posted by speedaddic
you using ride pro e controller? If so, good product. I've got that for a couple of my cars.
e3 controller, love it so far.. what setup do you have?

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those look fantastic.....3 cars in the right colors i want in my stable
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Originally Posted by V8RdnLow
nice pics
Thanks man, your car is definitely an inspiration..love the color.

Originally Posted by sakataj
those look fantastic.....3 cars in the right colors i want in my stable
sakataj..dude.. thanks for all the write ups.. I'm going to use your Led side mirror and puddle light DIY as reference when I get a chance to put mine on.
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Originally Posted by kuWuPt
sakataj..dude.. thanks for all the write ups.. I'm going to use your Led side mirror and puddle light DIY as reference when I get a chance to put mine on.
your welcome man...should be easy enough to do. holler at me if you need anything.

great rides u guys
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nice rides you guys have there. wish my friends would change import scene to VIP.
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looks clean, nice pics
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Nice pics!
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Nice wheels, stance, and setups all the way around.
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gangsta fitment
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Thanks guys, I really want a subtle kit but thats gonna be rocking the bank right now..
sakataj..I've been thinking of adding ambient lighting to the interior, like door handles, foot well, center console....thought?


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