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Old 05-24-11, 09:55 AM
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looks really nice. I had to raise mine too, but not because it was rubbing, but because of the roads here in NY
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Originally Posted by Lex Luga
GS350 brakes that I painted blue.. g2 caliper paint from amazon.com
I might have to try this out. it looks well done. how'd you get the lexus logo on there?
Old 05-24-11, 11:21 AM
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Bought the deals from someone on ebay.
Old 05-24-11, 11:24 AM
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Decals* I also clear coated it after I painted the calipers
Old 05-24-11, 09:00 PM
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Lookin good
Old 05-24-11, 09:11 PM
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you have a piece of heaven right there!!
Old 05-25-11, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Lex Luga
Here is my boy workin on my car, some of you guys drink beers while working on your cars..well we do something else that people in cali do legally for their "cataracts" hahahah. It's so weird cuz this guy works better when he's under the influence rather than sober, whatever works right LOL. (Don't judge us!)
Actually in CA we do both while working on cars.

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Some other things to note, I noticed my front wheels have very negative camber (even more so than the rear wheels). They kind of look like they are tilting inward. Could this cause some vibrations? Also vibrations are stronger than when i was dropped on Tein S techs for sure.
Camber wont cause the vibrations. The vibrations are caused from the front axles. The hypothesis is that the axle is being stretched when lowered. The lower you go, the more the axle is stretched, the more wobbles. So a spacer in between the axle and the wheel hub would help relieve the stretched axle. If the axle length is the case and if you are super low, a custom built axle would probably be worth it. But really this is all speculation. Once 187 confirms this with his spacers, we will know for sure.
Old 05-25-11, 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Kcook700
Actually in CA we do both while working on cars.
Old 05-26-11, 02:09 AM
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Very nicely done GS. The Vossens look sick BTW. And much respect for the NWA/WCW legend reference. As you may see I was a fan of his also coming up.
Old 05-26-11, 12:40 PM
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car looks great. I am liking the new concave style wheels
Old 06-03-11, 03:09 PM
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2 sets of pics..first set is at the top parking lot of my gym...don't mind that pollen ball that exploded under the passenger side headlight LOL
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Old 06-03-11, 03:24 PM
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2nd set of pics are at home after my final coil adjustments were made. Im level and even as far as ride height goes. My coil adjustments in the front are 21 clicks out of 30, (0 stiffest, 30 softest; Front spring rates are 10kg/mm.) and in the rear im dead in the middle at 15 (already have 8kg/mm spring rates in the rear so it was too bouncy before at 25 clicks which I originally had it set at before the final coil adjustments were made.) Im only rubbing in the front passenger side on hard turns, but I'm so glad to say no more rubbing or bounciness in the rear . The ride feels great now (besides the typical awd vibrations and slight wobble at low speeds).

PS i also got rid of my AFS sensor light and I also aimed my headlights higher

PSS special thanks to Tristan @ Circuit Motorsports for helping me with the coilover set up and spring rates, as well as lkapimp.
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Old 06-03-11, 04:30 PM
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Looks great man, glad you like them
Old 06-04-11, 01:27 PM
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Hey Lex luga, i have a 06 gs300 as well, i wanted to get BBK but i want to use my oem wheels in the winter (chicago winter), so i want calipers that would also work with my 17inch wheels and you seem to have found a good solution...now was the gs350 brake calipers a simple swap or did you have to do anything else for it too work?

PS car looks great. mines the same color as well.
Old 06-04-11, 02:10 PM
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Cool

Never seen those rims before...looks sweet


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