My new 03 GS430
04-06-15, 10:30 AM
#1
My new 03 GS430
Hi Everyone...
Just picked up my GS430 this January. Also have a Ls430 but my GF dailys that now...
Going on my 4th lexus, it all started with a '99 sc300 then to a '98 gs300.
When I first picked it up:
First set of mods was a pioneer double din and 1 12in alpine sub. The stock sub was blown.
Next, G35 coupe wheels with hubrings...
with blizzaks for the winter
Just this past weekend I had the chance to install these bad boys. Tein comfort sports that I picked up from a member here:
All done:
Also at the same time I swapped out the winter tires for a set of Eagle F1s. 225/35/19 fronts and 245/35/19 rears
Upcoming mods...
Roof spoiler pictured here is just mocked up
And the reason I bought the Megan 30mm front RCAs
..so I wouldn't have to grind these:
Thats all I have for now. Maybe some exhaust work in the next couple months. So until then, heres a shot of me and my buddies 5spd IS. (He is waiting on his new wheel set up)
Edit:
I also ended up putting in new ball joints, inner tie rods, tie rod ends, and end links. Still waiting on Daizen steering rack bushings and sway bar bushings.
Ill tackle the control arm & caster arm bushings next year.
The car has 92k on it currently and I could feel some vibrations on the highway. After I installed everything it rides like glass now. For anyone with vibration problems, there is a ton of info on this forum to help track them down.
Just picked up my GS430 this January. Also have a Ls430 but my GF dailys that now...
Going on my 4th lexus, it all started with a '99 sc300 then to a '98 gs300.
When I first picked it up:
First set of mods was a pioneer double din and 1 12in alpine sub. The stock sub was blown.
Next, G35 coupe wheels with hubrings...
with blizzaks for the winter
Just this past weekend I had the chance to install these bad boys. Tein comfort sports that I picked up from a member here:
All done:
Also at the same time I swapped out the winter tires for a set of Eagle F1s. 225/35/19 fronts and 245/35/19 rears
Upcoming mods...
Roof spoiler pictured here is just mocked up
And the reason I bought the Megan 30mm front RCAs
..so I wouldn't have to grind these:
Thats all I have for now. Maybe some exhaust work in the next couple months. So until then, heres a shot of me and my buddies 5spd IS. (He is waiting on his new wheel set up)
Edit:
I also ended up putting in new ball joints, inner tie rods, tie rod ends, and end links. Still waiting on Daizen steering rack bushings and sway bar bushings.
Ill tackle the control arm & caster arm bushings next year.
The car has 92k on it currently and I could feel some vibrations on the highway. After I installed everything it rides like glass now. For anyone with vibration problems, there is a ton of info on this forum to help track them down.
Last edited by sade04; 04-09-15 at 12:17 PM.
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04-09-15, 11:03 AM
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Thanks guys! Its a work in progress. Not sure where im headed with this car but its been fun so far.
I saw that a member on here, Will_GS400, has a set of 19 blitz technospeeds and i've been drooooooling over them / his car ever since. Maybe one day ill find em..
Thanks man! Yeah I know not everyone is a fan of the infiniti wheels. To each their own I suppose. I plan of swapping out the center caps soon though.
Mmmm currently my buddy has 2 of my stock 17" 7spokes on his is300. Although when he is done using the wheels, I may part with them. Either way ill let you know!
I saw that a member on here, Will_GS400, has a set of 19 blitz technospeeds and i've been drooooooling over them / his car ever since. Maybe one day ill find em..
Thanks man! Yeah I know not everyone is a fan of the infiniti wheels. To each their own I suppose. I plan of swapping out the center caps soon though.
Mmmm currently my buddy has 2 of my stock 17" 7spokes on his is300. Although when he is done using the wheels, I may part with them. Either way ill let you know!
04-13-15, 06:32 PM
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