GS - 3rd Gen (2006-2011) Discussion about the 2006+ model GS300, GS350, GS430, GS450H and GS460

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Old 10-08-12, 11:25 AM
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Default New to CL and have a few questions

I just recently purchased a 07 GS350 AWD for a daily driver (I know I know I will get pics soon).

So before I joined the site I saw a couple of threads about the rear backup camera install now I can't find them. I know search is my friend but search isn't being to friendly. So my question is I found an OEM one on ebay and I wanted to know do I need any other supporting parts to make this install happen. My GS doesn't have Nav which it seems like a good thing from what I've read on here.

Also, I saw on Sewellparts.com they have F-Sport Sway Bar kit. Would you recommend this over an aftermarket set. This car will be nothing but a daily driver but I cannot have a car without touching it somehow some way. I already have my two track cars. I don't think the wife will let me have a 3rd.

Also, with just picking up this car anything else you would recommend me doing besides the list I've already created:
  1. Brakes
  2. Rotors
  3. Oil Change
  4. Brake Fluid
  5. Filters
  6. Coolant

Thanks in advance CL.......
Old 10-08-12, 12:27 PM
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As far as backup camera here are the two I was looking at:

I'm thinking the first link is the one I need since mine is non-Nav

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEXUS-TRUNK-...6acbdc&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEXUS-GS300-...e201bf&vxp=mtr
Old 10-08-12, 12:48 PM
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That's expensive for just a camera.
Old 10-08-12, 12:58 PM
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The first one is kind of steep. The 2nd one isn't so bad but I don't think that one will work with my car currently. That's why I'm asking the CL members to see what I can do and can't.

I want the interior to look and seems as stock as possible.
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Yeah... F-Sport sways are fantastic. Go for it.

http://lexus.sewellparts.com/accesso...2007/2889.html

Make sure to log in with your ClubLexus.com login. You will get the club pricing, which is a significant discount!
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Thanks for the reminder that's a very nice discount on those F-Sports. Went ahead and placed that order. I will probably order some Coil-overs this week also.
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BEFORE YOU ORDER COILOVERS...

Do you know about the AWD issues with lowering?
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F-Sport sway bars were a great purchase for me. You will absolutely feel the difference. I have BC coilovers sitting in a box untouched because of the vibration/wobble issues many AWD owners report. It seems there are a handful of lucky people who don't get these symptoms but the majority of people do get it. I'm going to roll the dice on it, though. I'm sick of looking like an SUV.
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Originally Posted by jre002
F-Sport sway bars were a great purchase for me. You will absolutely feel the difference. I have BC coilovers sitting in a box untouched because of the vibration/wobble issues many AWD owners report. It seems there are a handful of lucky people who don't get these symptoms but the majority of people do get it. I'm going to roll the dice on it, though. I'm sick of looking like an SUV.
Yeah there's a few things about the car I'm not feeling or maybe it's the lack of understanding. I think I will give a shoot at the Megan EZ coil-overs due to the price and if I'm not happy I can yank them off. Again I'm not looking to make this an all out car just something I'm comfortable driving. I have read about the noise with installing the coil overs. I wonder what it is coming from? I know it has probably been listed in a thread and I probably missed it.

The only other upgrade I will do soon is the audio upgrade. I will keep the factory deck but add the iPhone/iPod/iPad interface module and some sound processor. I will probably do focal, hertz or dd audio.

Then I will be working on my drag car during the winter so I have to make sure I devote all my little bit of time I do have to that project.
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