My GS400 modding journal - updated Aug. 07 - Page 56

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I had all the modifications I have done to my car since November 2002 when I picked up 1999 GS400 merged into one thread.

Here are the table of contents so that you can easily skip to the pages where a description of each major mod is detailed.

1999 Lexus GS400 - Alpine Silver with black leather.
Date of purchase: November 20th 2002

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Table of Contents
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1. Feb 13th, 2003 - L-tuned springs, L-tuned shocks, L-tuned Steering ECU, TRD Sways, TRD Front Lower Chassis Brace, Toms Rear Lower Chassis Brace, L-tuned stainless steel sports muffler - This Page
   
2. March 27th, 2003 - L-tuned side skirts, L-tuned grille, Cusco Rear strut tower, TTE front Lip spoiler - Page 4
   
3. June 6th, 2003 - Upgraded fogs to 6000K HID - Page 8
   
4. June 26th, 2003 - Clear corners - Page 9
   
5. July 22nd, 2003 - Wood ashtray - Page 11
   
6. Sept. 13th 2003 - Car featured in local paper - Toronto Star - Page 12
   
7. Jan 11th 2004 - 18" HRE 447R wheels - Page 13
   
8. April 9th, 2005 - TEIN Flex suspension - Page 21
   
9. April 14th 2004 - 14 inch STOPTECH big brake kit front - Page 24
   
10. July 27th, 2004 - Supra TT 3.76 rear diff/LSD - Page 31
    
11. Sept. 1st, 2004 - EDFC - Page 33
    
12. Sept. 7th, 2004 - Precision Industries 2800 rpm high stall speed TC - Page 35
    
13. May 18th, 2005 - Custom mirror covers with MB E-class LED blinkers - Page 39
    
14. April 17th, 2006 - Custom Exhaust and K&N FIPK intake with pics and video! Page 46
    
15. June 8th, 2006 - CarsonTuned front STB - Page 50
    
16. May 21st, 2007 - Seibon Carbon Fibre Hood - Page 51
    
17. July 21st, 2007 - TRD Sports Grille with CF pattern - Page 56
    

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Just had my handling mods installed:
1. L-tuned springs
2. L-tuned shocks
3. L-tuned Steering ECU
4. TRD Sways
5. TRD Front Lower Chassis Brace
6. Toms Rear Lower Chassis Brace
7. L-tuned stainless steel sports muffler

WOW!!!

I don't recognise the way car handles now!!! Simply amazing!!

The car corners as if it is on rails and there is absolutely no body roll whatsoever!!!! I take highway exit-ramps and on-ramps (some that are not short and have nice curves in them) at 95 mph and the car feels rock solid.

I can't believe the difference these mods have made. As far as ride degradation goes - it is almost negligible.

Now I have to install some sound insulation to get rid of the muffler drone at 2000 rpm.

I will post pics of the car this weekend. Even the drop with the L-tuned stuff is just fine. At the back there is barely half an inch gap between the tires and the fender. In the front it is at least an inch or slightly more.

Just dropped off the car at the local Lexus dealer to get the alignment done and they gave me a 2003 Camry (4 banger) loaner. I already miss my sports car!

Thanks again to all the seasoned veterans here (DaveGS4, rominil, bitkahuna, etc. etc) for guiding me in the right direction. This forum is just amazing for the good stuff I have learned here. Intend to stay here for a long time to come.

Any suggestions on what to do next, guys?

Cosmetic stuff no doubt..........