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What would you change in the 2GS

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Old 03-03-08, 07:16 PM
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Default What would you change in the 2GS

If you were to help design the 2gs back in 98 what would you change about the exterior of the car. Mine would have to be the gaps between the wheel wells I wish Lexus would tuck their wheels like the Europeans do.
Old 03-03-08, 07:26 PM
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TTE lip should be stock.
Old 03-03-08, 07:33 PM
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I know you said exterior...but I couldn't resist.

I would change the rattling sunroof shade.
Old 03-03-08, 07:34 PM
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5 or 6 speed version and was L-tuned a dealer option? If it was not then it should have been.
I would have changed that anyways, but then it would have been more in the sport side from factory.
Supra TT brakes would have been nice too.
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Made it just like the Japaneese Aristo... I-6 turbo, 6 speed.
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back seat pass through please!!!!!!!!!
Old 03-03-08, 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Neo300
Made it just like the Japaneese Aristo... I-6 turbo, 6 speed.
yes! most definitely a mistake on Toyota's part not to have the turbo available in the USA in the 2GS.
Old 03-03-08, 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Neo300
Made it just like the Japaneese Aristo... I-6 turbo, 6 speed.
Aristo was never a 6sp from factory.
Old 03-03-08, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by GS FONZy
Aristo was never a 6sp from factory.
Sorry. 'Stick shift'
Old 03-03-08, 08:05 PM
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also, maybe larger stock wheels.
Old 03-03-08, 08:36 PM
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exterior only? well, ok, here you go:

different front bumper...wish oem was similar to a molded tte.
also, change the sides to a 1 pc.
grille options for variety
wind visor options
color match badges on rear
better material used during production of that black door sidings (window lining-? where finger prints are easily made)
change exhaust tips to round, not oval
option for toyota aristo badges
colored brake calipers with lexus logo
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A few more aggressive design cues in the 400/430 version. (Like how the 325 and M3 have subtle differences.)

PassKey would've been great, but didn't exist then.

Panorama sunroof.

Optional paddle shifters.
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A better rear bumper. That *** is too ugly! hahaha.

I would definitely throw some Tenabe medallions on the exhaust, throw in a Bugati Veyron engine, tighter suspension, better paint colors, more muscle!
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Originally Posted by Neo300
Sorry. 'Stick shift'
"MANUAL" still not on any aristo ever made.
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Originally Posted by chrispy
TTE lip should be stock.
i agree. does anyone know the best price for that?


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