Five Axis GS Concept
11-07-08, 07:06 AM
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I was really looking forward to seeing the GS after the great job they did with the ISF last year.
Sorry...major disappointment!
I suppose you could argue that the GS is a continuation of a theme from last years ISF...but I was really hoping for something fresh and new from them.
Sorry...major disappointment!
I suppose you could argue that the GS is a continuation of a theme from last years ISF...but I was really hoping for something fresh and new from them.
11-07-08, 09:24 AM
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I wish the wheels were a shade lighter, but with these new pics I really like everything that they have done except for the front bumper. Tone down the orange, smooth the front bumper out and I would rock it. I wish Lexus would include more aggressive side flanks like these on the next GS.
11-07-08, 10:01 AM
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the modified body panels add an extra 5 years shelf life to the car.
this is really a timeless design.
if lexus had put this body on an fwd ES chassis and priced it in the 30g's, it would sell like hotcakes.
this is really a timeless design.
if lexus had put this body on an fwd ES chassis and priced it in the 30g's, it would sell like hotcakes.
11-11-08, 02:03 PM
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I Likes! Not a fan of the front bumper, but I would like my GS to have the rest of that kit. The flat black/pearl look is insane with the black trim. I would have chosen better rims, maybe a flat black/pearl with the black lip as a bigger contrast.
I like how they made orange trim in the bumper match the turn signals. That is the only time I have like the tiny orange lights.
I like how they made orange trim in the bumper match the turn signals. That is the only time I have like the tiny orange lights.
11-11-08, 05:43 PM
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I saw this in person last week. I walked through the Lexus house three times; I couldn't get over this car. I was really looking forward to seeing the 5-Axis IS-F, and it did not disappoint. However, the 5-Axis GS left me wanting more and more.
That car is outright what I want/want to build. The rear tail lights were sprayed with a satin clear cover. Almost all the cars in the Scion, Toyota, and Lexus displays had their taillights done this way.
BTW, 5-Axis had done a few Toyota cars as well, their Toyota Vezna was definitely interesting. It's worth a look.
I have to say it again, the 5-Axis is my favorite version of the GS. Previously with was the Ricercato in black with Kranze wheels.
That car is outright what I want/want to build. The rear tail lights were sprayed with a satin clear cover. Almost all the cars in the Scion, Toyota, and Lexus displays had their taillights done this way.
BTW, 5-Axis had done a few Toyota cars as well, their Toyota Vezna was definitely interesting. It's worth a look.
I have to say it again, the 5-Axis is my favorite version of the GS. Previously with was the Ricercato in black with Kranze wheels.
11-14-08, 09:32 AM
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I think Five Axis did an excellent job on the project GS this year. Seeing it in person at SEMA is a whole different story than seeing it in pictures. The car is very detail oriented as Troy, their chief designer is with all of their projects. It's a totally different approach than most people would take with a GS.
11-14-08, 11:33 AM
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I Loved this car at SEMA.. !!
I have many pics of this build...
I should hopefully get them loaded up this weekend...
Great job Troy and the Five Axis Design Team!!
- Joe Z
I have many pics of this build...
I should hopefully get them loaded up this weekend...
Great job Troy and the Five Axis Design Team!!
- Joe Z