GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005) Discussion about the second generation GS300, GS400 and GS430 (1998 - 2005)

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Old 01-13-08, 09:29 AM
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New member here!!!

Just thought I would introduce my lexus and get some advice...

Modifications:
Evolution Explosion Rear Wing
18" ASA AR1 -- Black w/Mach Lip
Brembo Cross Drilled/Slotted Rotors
Weapon R Cold Air Intake
TC Sportline Front & Rear Strut Bars
Clear Side Bumper Lights
Aluminum Dash Kit

I was planning on lowering the car and I wondered if you had any recommendations? I do not want to sacrifice the ride quality.

Also any recommendations on an exhaust?

Thanks!
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Old 01-13-08, 09:30 AM
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here's another pic
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Old 01-13-08, 09:32 AM
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Welcome to Club Lexus! Nice ride you got there, I know yuou say you don't wan't to sacrifice ride-quality but I think your car would look awesome with a drop, even if it's nothing too drastic.

Oh and by the way, there are options out there that dont sacrifice too much in ride quality.

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Nice GS and welcome! A drop would set it off nicely. There are springs like tanabe nf210s and eibachs that slightly drop it but still keep the stock feeling. Do a search and see if you find what suits you best. As far as exhaust, it depends on what you are looking for. There are just as many quiet exhausts as there are loud ones. My personal favorite is the tanabe medallion touring . Very quiet but it has a nice, refined tone when you floor it. Good luck and keep us updated!
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Old 01-13-08, 12:06 PM
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lookin good.
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welcome to CL... nice looking gs.. like the body kit to..
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Where is your front lip or after market bumper? You have rear and side skirts already

on the rest, but you must lower the car and clear tails
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Welcome to the club man..car looks good..
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Welcome to CL! Nice ride! Like seize said, you have options. He's our photo shop guru, so you can probably ask him to chop some images of what you'd like to see in your future plans. That's if seize is nice enough to take his time out and do everything that he does for this community =]
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please excuse my ignorance...however, when I bought the car I thought those were stock side skirts and rear bumper becuase it is the 'platinum edition'. If thats not the case which some of you have mentioned...do you know what kind they may be.

BTW...thanks forum member for the nice welcome.
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Love it when ppl post up pics w/ intro....Welcome man!
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Originally Posted by importart
please excuse my ignorance...however, when I bought the car I thought those were stock side skirts and rear bumper becuase it is the 'platinum edition'. If thats not the case which some of you have mentioned...do you know what kind they may be.

BTW...thanks forum member for the nice welcome.
Looks like the Explsion or RMM, but since you have the Explosion wing, I would think it's Explosion. They have very similiar rears and sides, but the fronts are different. you can always just add a lip to complete the car.


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