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Finally...Fsport Wheels, TTE Springs and Nitto Tires - '08 GS460!!!!

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Old 08-10-09, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
More pics please!!!
I'm on it... will do some more in the next day or two :-). Just put on my mudguards today and hopefully the caliper paint will be here shortly... I may be forced to brag a series of pics... lol. Several befores, a few afters, lmao...

Thanks for all the kind words everyone!

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Old 08-10-09, 05:17 PM
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Not feeling those wheels.
As long as the owner likes them that's all that matters.
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Old 08-10-09, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Ice350
Not feeling those wheels.
As long as the owner likes them that's all that matters.
I agree, but I'm sure the car looks far more aggressive than before.

Since the car still has brightwork on it, I like to see a polished lip on the wheels or something. Maybe it's just the photo that makes everything seem so dark.
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Old 08-10-09, 09:06 PM
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your car looks very aggressive. Looks good.
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Old 08-11-09, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by IS-SV
I agree, but I'm sure the car looks far more aggressive than before.

Since the car still has brightwork on it, I like to see a polished lip on the wheels or something. Maybe it's just the photo that makes everything seem so dark.
It is dark, not just the photos (although they do darken it a bit)... that's why I'm going to paint the calipers bright "aluminum" silver, high gloss, with grey "Lexus." It should brighten it up a bit...

I also added the mudguards (photos coming) which even makes it more aggressive... ;-)

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Old 08-11-09, 10:28 AM
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Looks awesome! Any interior shots with the leather steering wheel and shifter? Thanks!
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Originally Posted by Yang1815
Looks awesome! Any interior shots with the leather steering wheel and shifter? Thanks!
I will post those as well, thanks for asking! :-)

Looks like a photo shoot is in the works for me...

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Old 08-11-09, 12:42 PM
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i am still waiting for more better pics!
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Old 08-11-09, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Leeladisky
It is dark, not just the photos (although they do darken it a bit)... that's why I'm going to paint the calipers bright "aluminum" silver, high gloss, with grey "Lexus." It should brighten it up a bit...

I also added the mudguards (photos coming) which even makes it more aggressive... ;-)

Lee
Got it. I've attached a pic of my SGM IS350 (same color as your car) with the bright trim and polished lips just for fun.
Attached Thumbnails Finally...Fsport Wheels, TTE Springs and Nitto Tires - '08 GS460!!!!-cl-photo-rr-dscn0002.jpg  
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Old 08-11-09, 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by IS-SV
Got it. I've attached a pic of my SGM IS350 (same color as your car) with the bright trim and polished lips just for fun.
Nice - are those the Fsport wheels?

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Old 08-11-09, 10:17 PM
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They do not look like F-Sport wheels which are all hyper black
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Originally Posted by Leeladisky
Nice - are those the Fsport wheels?

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They are MRR GT1's 19". The are nearly as heavy as the cast 18" OEM wheels, not nearly as light as the F-Sport forged wheels.
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Old 08-11-09, 10:33 PM
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congrats lee. what made you decide to go with tte springs?
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Originally Posted by Stormforge
congrats lee. what made you decide to go with tte springs?
So - the Fsport springs didn't explicitly list a GS460 fitment... After the snub from Lexus on the Fsport sways for the same reason, I decided not to take a risk... the TTE springs were listed as a fit for a GS460 and they work amazingly well! The car rides like a Japanese German vehicle.... Thanks for the positive comment!

I freakin' love it!!!!

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Nice and clean ride bro
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