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Old 06-15-16, 05:09 PM
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Wanted to see if anyone else noticed this except me, ever since I got this car and more so with the rims on I get a lot of looks. Not sure if they looking at gap I have or just staring? Do people stare at your guys car with the rims, lip, drop, etc...?

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Old 06-15-16, 05:37 PM
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its the wheels, with the wheels you will get more stares_ drop not as much, unless you have it slammed. Lips, depends on how much it goes against the curves of the body, but definitely your wheels make it pop, great contrast.
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I started noticing that as well after I got my wheels put on. It wasn't as obvious when my car looked like every other GS but after swapping out my wheels with vossens and doing a few cosmetic mods here and there ppl have started to take note.
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In stock form, my GS makes other folks insecure. Folks be racing me off the light, try to cut me off, pad their low self-esteems in their heavily modified Civics, etc.
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im not sure if this is a serious question....if a ferrari drove by would you look? your car is nice, people are gonna look and think its nice also, take it as a compliment that people stare, i guess that's what the intent is when modifying your car right. It would be a different story if people looked and said hey your car is ugly.
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I personally would be looking at the wheel gap
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Ppl confuse my GS for a Bugatti Veyron or Lamborghini Centenario, they stop and take pictures of it. You got me to thank for those horrible 405 days
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Originally Posted by tc1728
I personally would be looking at the wheel gap
Lol! Yelling out "needs more low!"
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Originally Posted by trancein
Wanted to see if anyone else noticed this accept me, ever since I got this car and more so with the rims on I get a lot of looks. Not sure if they looking at gap I have or just staring? Do people stare at your guys car with the rims, lip, drop, etc...?
Most of the time its the wheels that will do that for the GS. My GS looks pretty stock and I don't get the stares I used to get with my older GS430.

The only thing that was different on my older GS was it had the OEM chrome wheels and dark tint. I used to get looks from everyone (including NYPD which was a little nerve racking at times). You should know its just because your car looks unique and commands attention because of something that stands out more than usual...
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Originally Posted by tc1728
I personally would be looking at the wheel gap
Ha! I knew it 😊
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In certain parts of LA the GS350 is as pedestrian as a Camry.
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Originally Posted by trinidad56
In certain parts of LA the GS350 is as pedestrian as a Camry.
Here it's not like that. If I see one or two a day I'm like finally another GS. There have been a few instances where I've seen like 4 in about a hours drive. So they aren't that common here.
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Originally Posted by trinidad56
In certain parts of LA the GS350 is as pedestrian as a Camry.
I can testify.
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Originally Posted by trinidad56
In certain parts of LA the GS350 is as pedestrian as a Camry.
LOL!.. this is so true... I get excited when I see another GS350 only to find another old asian lady or man driving it...
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Originally Posted by jjashaa
LOL!.. this is so true... I get excited when I see another GS350 only to find another old asian lady or man driving it...


LMAO. This.
Pull up at a light next to another GS with the smirk on, head turned to the side only to see some old dude/lady driving it.

Sucks to be that GS.....never having its **** turned to S+ and enjoying some spirited driving, only being driven at an average of 30mph.
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"When I'm empty I'm quiet, findin myself fiendin to be fired
A broken safety, they place me in shelves
under beds, so I beg for my next owner to be a thoroughbred
Keep me full up with hollow heads"

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