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Old 12-28-15, 03:58 PM
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Default 16 GS F-Sport (Obsidian) Round 2...

For those that have not seen my last build, check out these 2 links...

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/bui...num-build.html

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/bui...ercharged.html


Had fun recently, racing @ Irwindale raceway. Here racing a BMW. Not sure which model, maybe someone can chime in. His plate said "Not an M5" lol..

Lexus for the win!!







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Vossen wheels
Direct tint
Specialty products
Rotor pros
CNG Hydro-graphics - cnghydrographics.com





16 GS350
Mods:
-20% Window tint all around/Neutral on windshield
-Apexi Smart Trottle Controller
-Xzilon coating
-Prestigious DVD/NAV Bypass
-Blackvue front & rear camera
-Tanabe springs
-Black Chrome Emblems
-Chrome all blacked out (paint)
-Painted stock Calipers & added Fsport decals
-Custom slotted design Rotors
-Hydro graphics carbon fiber - mirrors - engine cover - trunk spoiler - Diffuser
-Custom Re Designed stock engine cover - added F
-TRD billet oil cap
-Smoked rear bumper reflectors
-Tinted front “L” emblem using clear bra tint
-GSF Rear Bumper
-GSF Rear Diffuser
-GSF Axle back, Tips
-Vossen Forged Series VPS-306 Brickell Bronze
-Michelin Super Sport tires Front 245/35R20 & Rear 285/30R20
-Specialty products adj. rear camber - control arms
-Lexon carbon fiber front lip
-Apexi mid pipes
-Lexon side skirts
-Lexon Roof Spoiler


Special thanks to @bwoofter_photography









First mods are in!!

Installed Prestigious Society Navigation bypass (removed from my 13 GS)
See page 3




Installed blackvue 2 ch camera's (front & rear)



Apexi throttle controller




Decided to get her lowered went back with one of my favorites
Tanabe springs NF210
See page 4 for installation pics & page 5 for Alignment specs



Changed out the emblems to black chrome
See page 6



Decided to upgraded the look of my brakes
see page 7



After searching for carbon fiber parts and not finding anything, I decided to "Hydro dip" my mirrors, trunk spoiler, Diffuser
See page 7 for more pics and details



Decided, I could not handle the lack of power any longer..Bring on the Nitrous!!
See page 8 for details ~



Wanted to clean up the engine compartment. Went ahead and modded the factory engine cover & added TRD billet oil cap
See page 8 for details ~



Always liked the GSF rear end. Decided to make the conversion with my twist
See page 9



Teaser wheel pics ~
See page 10



If your lowered and want your tires to last these are a must have.
Specialty products adj rear camber arms - Made of High Grade Aluminum

See page 11



Lexon front lip
see page 12



Apexi mid pipes
see page 12



Lexon Roof spoiler & Side skirts
See page 12


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Old 12-28-15, 04:13 PM
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Congrats..!!!

Now the best part... We already know the do's & don'ts..



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Nice wheels.

Congrats.
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Love the Instrument Panel. Aluminum trim looks better. As for first Mods, vinyl over chrome trim on front bumper, rear bumper, anything chrome.
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Originally Posted by Joe Z
Congrats..!!!

Now the best part... We already know the do's & don'ts..



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Yes sir..

Originally Posted by Johnny Rad
Nice wheels.

Congrats.
Thank You..Going to be changing them though

Originally Posted by Bartman619
Love the Instrument Panel. Aluminum trim looks better. As for first Mods, vinyl over chrome trim on front bumper, rear bumper, anything chrome.
I also love the instrument panel. Was not a fan of the old aluminum interior trim. Probably would not
have purchase this car if that was the only option.

Chrome is going for sure!! Most likely going to have it all painted
Old 12-28-15, 06:39 PM
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lol, dang! Congrats biggame.

After the crazy amount of work to supercharge your 2013 GS, I thought for sure you were done with the lack of power and only going to consider the GS F!

Hope you enjoy it. It looks sexy in black. Maybe trade up the GS F in a few years after it depreciates some?

Enjoy,

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Originally Posted by Im2bz2p345
lol, dang! Congrats biggame.

After the crazy amount of work to supercharge your 2013 GS, I thought for sure you were done with the lack of power and only going to consider the GS F!

Hope you enjoy it. It looks sexy in black. Maybe trade up the GS F in a few years after it depreciates some?

Enjoy,

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ha ha....

Man!! I was so dissapointed we couldn't get the power I was looking for with the supercharger. Lexus really has that ECU locked up. (for now)
The GSF was right up my alley. The price however, was another thing. I'm hopping they will be more flexible with the price in a couple of years. When
dealers have more than 1..lol

So far I'm loving the new 16 GS..Only thing black is going to be a beast to keep clean!!
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Beautiful, congrats! My lease is up on my S5 in January '17 and I'm trying to decide what to get next. I'm getting my wheels refinished this week so I'm driving an A6 loaner car with all the bells and whistles and couldn't be more bored. Now I remember (when I was in the market for a sedan) why I loved the GS F Sport so much more than the competiton. Maybe it doesn't have the torque of the Audi V6 Supercharged engine, but it is a hell of a lot more fun to drive and has a kick-*** interior. Enjoy!
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Looks beautiful!
What deal you got if you dont mind sharing.
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Originally Posted by dseag2
Beautiful, congrats! My lease is up on my S5 in January '17 and I'm trying to decide what to get next. I'm getting my wheels refinished this week so I'm driving an A6 loaner car with all the bells and whistles and couldn't be more bored. Now I remember (when I was in the market for a sedan) why I loved the GS F Sport so much more than the competiton. Maybe it doesn't have the torque of the Audi V6 Supercharged engine, but it is a hell of a lot more fun to drive and has a kick-*** interior. Enjoy!
I searched around, toying with the idea of more hp/torque. In the end I was not willing to sacrifice the
luxury and looks Lexus is offering. Don't get me wrong whenever I give it gas I'm reminded of the lack
of power from 30mph up. Audi produces some incredible driving cars, but in the end the finishing touches are just not there in my book...Maybe when your ready to make a change, Lexus may just have something more powerful for people like you and me. With a price that makes sense!

Originally Posted by xRYD3Rx
Looks beautiful!
What deal you got if you dont mind sharing.
Lexus is not offering any incentives right now on the 16 GS. Just $750. With that being said, It's also the best time to haggle with them. GM's will be more flexible. If the deal makes sense to them it's yours! Good luck~
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Congrats! Black cars look amazing but a pain to keep clean.
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Congrats! Maybe some of the parts off your last car can be used.
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Big, do u feel any power difference between this and the old one? It's 311 vs 306 HP right?
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Originally Posted by Sevn86
Congrats! Black cars look amazing but a pain to keep clean.
Big time!!

Originally Posted by terrycs
Congrats! Maybe some of the parts off your last car can be used.
I sold everything!! I only have the Vossen CV7 wheels and Tanabe springs left. Neither will be used on this car..For sale if anyone wants a good deal?

Originally Posted by ItzFilyO
Big, do u feel any power difference between this and the old one? It's 311 vs 306 HP right?
You know what, It does feel a bit faster out of the hole. If we are comparing stock to stock
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Congrats new car looks great! I love that new instrument cluster and I like the new diamond design trim. I also think the new wheels looks better. And you have folding mirrors now.


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