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What did you do to your GS today?

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Old 11-13-16, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Sportsfan2
changed out the front suspension coils on the coilovers to 13kg, Swift brand units...I always find Swift springs are firmer but not harsher...must be the type of steel and process of making them......much better front end now, not bouncing around with the previous 11kg, unknown brand coils
I have the swift springs upgrade on my bc coils and definitely ride very nice.
Old 11-13-16, 06:19 PM
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Took out S9 front uppers, replaced with stock.
Broke ride height sensor and fixed it.
Apparently broke or pulled a speed sensor too. CBF looking at the time.

1 step forwards, s steps backwards lol.
Old 11-14-16, 01:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Hayce
Took out S9 front uppers, replaced with stock.
Broke ride height sensor and fixed it.
Apparently broke or pulled a speed sensor too. CBF looking at the time.

1 step forwards, s steps backwards lol.
Ugh that sounds frustrating.. lol you been drinking while working on the car lately?
Old 11-14-16, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by CAKETOWN
Ugh that sounds frustrating.. lol you been drinking while working on the car lately?
Haha yeah few checkin's to untappd. Just rushing/not paying attention. When I split the left side top ball joint all was well, right side the arm fell and I didn't support it so it took a few things out with it.

I'm thinking I'm just going to pull the engine/driveline out soon and give it all a bit of a birthday. Need to swap ancillary pulleys and there's oil leaks about the place. Be hard to put the stock twins back in though #singleturbosnowballeffect
Old 11-15-16, 06:49 PM
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Today was productive! Finished the following..
*Entire cars led bulb conversion done. I MEAN entire...sun visors...gear shifter...ashtray. custom hacked glovebox..footwells...everything looks great!
​*polished​​​​​ my hazy headlights
*​Installed 03 ​​​​​power steering ecu
*swapped my faded inner taillights
*​ord​​​​​ered American intl double din kit...stereo and system coming! (All here waiting on kit really)
*tona of other small jobs done today..
Best for last....picked up..... L tuned oem mufflers. 😊

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Old 11-16-16, 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by 929rider
Just washed her up
2001 430. Just turn 46000 miles.

my jaw hit the ground wow!! What wheels are those
Old 11-18-16, 10:52 AM
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wrapped the wood-grain in a brushed aluminum for a more modern look. need to find all leather steering wheel to finish off the last of the wood.
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Old 11-18-16, 11:05 AM
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Looks good, but what happened to the shift bezel? Are you wrapping that too?
Old 11-18-16, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by LexusK
Looks good, but what happened to the shift bezel? Are you wrapping that too?
i wrapped it, you can see it in 2nd pic but i dont like the way it came out im thinking of getting the carbon fiber one
Old 11-18-16, 11:10 PM
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I like the grey. It breaks up the black AND is a good supplement. I never thought brown wood looked good with black. I am thinking of having mine painted grey.
I will stick with the blackwood, for now.
Old 11-18-16, 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by AmanO
I like the grey. It breaks up the black AND is a good supplement. I never thought brown wood looked good with black. I am thinking of having mine painted grey.
I will stick with the blackwood, for now.
well I'm not a fan of the wood that is in there that why I wrapped it. I wish I had the black wood I would have left it alone (no pun intended) I need to do something with this steering wheel now
Old 11-19-16, 01:40 PM
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Got them all together for a family photo:

Old 11-19-16, 04:16 PM
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Gave her a bath and wax! Sorry took photo after back in garage...
Old 11-19-16, 08:20 PM
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Today we finally tore down the front of my GS430 and got out the bad part so we can start on the rebuild. Fed-ex 1, Me - 0. The driver side met the side of a Fed-ex truck that swung to turn left then, made a right turn with no room to go anywhere. That was not a fun day, least she is fixable and will hopefully be back on the road soon.
Old 11-22-16, 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by dreamcar88
my jaw hit the ground wow!! What wheels are those

The wheels are Vertini Monaco's. 19" staggered.
http://vertiniwheels.com/Wheels_P50%20MONACO.html


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