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I need help....Just bought 98 GS300

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Old 03-14-06, 07:53 AM
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I just bought a 98 GS300 bright blue and i love the comfort, i want to add chrome wheels but i love big chrome wheels but i dont want to jeopardize the comfort of the ride. Any Suggestions?

Will 20's still be ok

Also can i install the stock navigation unit in that car, what would i need, and where can i find one.

Also chrome emblems my gold emblems are faded and dont look great.
Old 03-14-06, 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by dubbledee
I just bought a 98 GS300 bright blue and i love the comfort, i want to add chrome wheels but i love big chrome wheels but i dont want to jeopardize the comfort of the ride. Any Suggestions?

Will 20's still be ok

Also can i install the stock navigation unit in that car, what would i need, and where can i find one.

Also chrome emblems my gold emblems are faded and dont look great.
I see you are new. With that in mind, I would suggest searching all of these topics using the search function. In brief

1 - Ride will suffer with 20's. Don't forget you are going to want to change your suspension if you put on big wheels - don't want the car to look like a 4x4. Therefore look at coilovers.

2 - You can but it would be ridiculously expensive. Look at an aftermarket one.

3 - Chrome emblems can be found usually int he classifieds or at your local Lexus dealership. Alternatively you can make your own black pearl ones.

Good luck.

Jonny
Old 03-14-06, 05:55 PM
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I have a set of the OEM stock 16" and a set of the OEM 17".

If I use the 17", the ride is stiff already ( don't need to mention 18", 19". 20"........)

If you really want the comfort / soft ride, my opinion is stay at your 16" !!!!!!
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Yeah with dubs, it's a must that you drop the car.
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