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Old 12-02-06, 06:52 PM
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OK members,

I'm going to push out the FAQ / DIY for the 2GS and want to get a couple of new areas added beyond the stuff we have gathered already. I hope to have this published by end of year.

1) For some of these, I'm going to merge the old threads you've seen me post in the past for answers these questions (plus some newer ones) into a single thread for each of the questions.


Wheels? What size do you have and why?
Whats the best color
What's my color called /color code
Wheel photoshop FAQ
springs/shocks install faq (ltuned setup illustrated)
Should I get a GS300 or GS400?
how to take off the door panels?
IS CPO worth it?
Wheel/tire setup pic thread
How do I know if I have HID headlights?
Why are my gauges so dark/light?
What are my big brakes options/issues?
How to use the search tool
Some variations of modifications done to a GS
Wheel Sizing, offset, tire size, etc Related Question, click here
What are my exhaust choices?
Lighting Information (hid, Fog Lights, Etc)
What are the model year revisions for the 98-04 GS?
What are my simple choices to upgrade my sound system?
What performance modifications can I make?
What suspension improvements can I make?
How can I update my 98-2000 GS to look like the latest model?
Can I add forced induction to my GS?
What should I pay / What is my GS worth?
What tint should I put on my GS?
Can I / How do I change my 98-00 tailights to Newer style? (01+)
How Do I Chrome My Grill?
What is the most common problem with the GS?
What year GS is the best?


2) I want to add a section for DIYs in the FAQ. Can you please post links to your favorite 2GS DIY threads you've posted or used successfully over the years here?

Example
How to chrome your grill (or clean the paint off so it's chrome)
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=228219

3) If you have questions you'd like to see gathered that bug you when they come up over and over again, post here too. I'll gather and merge some threads so that they can create an uber-thread on a topic.

Example 'What percent tint should I get?"


Thanks all for your participation in pulling this together.
Old 12-02-06, 09:49 PM
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Okay, I'll start with a few of my DIYs (and, no, one of them will NOT be how to jack up the car correctly ):

How to make your own cabin air filter:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=199503

How to clean the fog off the outside of your headlights:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=194668

And one of my favorites (although it's not mine), how to install L-tuned shocks and springs:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=160263

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Old 12-02-06, 09:52 PM
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Well, it's not exactly on this forum...but a link to my DIY site. http://www.ProjectGS.com/DIY

I think e-man's guide was posted is on my site as well, but with higher resolution pix.
Old 12-02-06, 10:04 PM
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and e-man's success over wind noise
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...394#post895394

Here is programming of Pioneer DSP in GS400
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ht=pioneer+gs3

Enabling Nav input while moving for 01-05
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=174036

And we also cant forget bananaGS's DIY page
http://lexusmodz.netfirms.com/
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Thanks guys, keep 'em coming!

Jeff, we can either link or just reproduce them here and give you credit (to save your site bandwidth). Just let me know... I know BananaGS;s site runs out of juice after about 1/2 day of hits from CL so I need to PM him as well.
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