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

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Old 02-19-09, 07:10 PM
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I am still working on things I need to do but wanted to show a few guys here some of the mods I have done. The car is dirty so look past it.
RX300 steering wheel swap:
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Old 02-19-09, 07:12 PM
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G35 wheels, TT caliper with slotted and drilled rotors:
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I also have updated the tails, installed OEM HID from a GS 430, added a DIY chrome grille. I still have to drop it and add some borlas or something other than stock mufflers. I will take more pics when the time is right.
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Old 02-19-09, 07:21 PM
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Very nice! Keep up the good work!
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what year is your car and what year is that steering wheel from?
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Looks good Nice Start Nigel!!
Old 02-19-09, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by sjlexus408
what year is your car and what year is that steering wheel from?
98 GS 300
02 RX 300
Straight swap they both share single stage airbags with no tiptronics.
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Thinking about getting a wood shift **** to match the steering wheel?
Old 02-19-09, 08:01 PM
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Nigel, the steering wheel looks good!
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Originally Posted by wringo
Nigel, the steering wheel looks good!
Thanks Wringo.
You were right when I first talked to you a couple of years ago when I was thinking about getting a GS. "You will be doing mods" Remember I said I would give it to my daughter when she got her license. Well she got it last month and I bought her a new beetle instead and kept the GS . This is all mine to play with. Still have a ways to go but with other expenses the GS is always the last on my list. You know how that goes. I saw Curtis tonight we get together since we live close. We still have to hook up and do something.


Originally Posted by G2low
Thinking about getting a wood shift **** to match the steering wheel?
It should be here later this week or weekend. That is all the wood I will be adding. Anymore is over the top and dated IMHO! Will update pics when the time is right.

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IMO i think it looks like the 01+ steering wheel. but still looks clean!
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Nigel,

It's looking good! I am so behind but the day will come. Will be doing the steering wheel mod also at some time to include the shift ****.
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loving the g35 wheels with lexus center caps!
Old 02-19-09, 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by macsta
IMO i think it looks like the 01+ steering wheel. but still looks clean!
I think they are one in the same just the 01+ GS I think came with tiptronics.
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Nigel,

It's looking good! I am so behind but the day will come. Will be doing the steering wheel mod also at some time to include the shift ****.
Hey Drew thanks man, did you pick up the new plug for the lights? I will get you the pics. Still have not taken a good picture with the cutoffs. They came out very good. I met another member earlier and he loved them. Good luck with your mods and hit me up if you run into any issues.

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Old 02-20-09, 12:16 AM
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Nice upgrades! I love my wood steering wheel.


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