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GT Spec Strut Bar and Painted Calipers last weekend

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Old 01-16-14, 04:33 PM
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Default GT Spec Strut Bar and Painted Calipers last weekend

Got bored last weekend and decided to see if this GT Spec Strut Tower bar for the IS250/350 would fit my 07 GS350.

It fits perfectly. Of course, without major cutting, the engine covers won't fit back on.

Initial driving experiences around town feels like sharper steering and the front end more planted in turns.





Also painted my front calipers. Was going to do the rear but I spilled the can of paint so I have to get another g2 kit.

Old 01-16-14, 05:14 PM
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Looks good. I also felt the difference with mine too plus the with fsport sway bars. You should get the Fsport sway bar too. As for the covers just cut them like I did mine.

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F sports are next on the list.
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What are the specs on the wheels and tires? I just ordered cv3 replicas and the same G2 paint kit so my 07 should look just like yours haha.
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On3Racing, how did you cut your cover? Scissors, knife, or something else?
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Originally Posted by GS-F
On3Racing, how did you cut your cover? Scissors, knife, or something else?
The easiest way is with a Dremel Diamond Cutting Discs.
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Originally Posted by Schmexus
What are the specs on the wheels and tires? I just ordered cv3 replicas and the same G2 paint kit so my 07 should look just like yours haha.
20"x9" +38 offset, Rear - 20"x10.5" +45 offset
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Looks real good guys Sway bars are on the low low price wise too!
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Mouth watering.
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Any rubbing/rattle noise on the actual engine cover when idle/sitting at stop light? I had that issue with my is300.
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Originally Posted by MizikeTSK
Any rubbing/rattle noise on the actual engine cover when idle/sitting at stop light? I had that issue with my is300.
None whatseover.
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That engine cover that's not the stock one for the gs. 350 2007 ...it's looks nice where did u get it..... man I need something like that for my gs 350 .....
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Originally Posted by fgreen23
That engine cover that's not the stock one for the gs. 350 2007 ...it's looks nice where did u get it..... man I need something like that for my gs 350 .....
That's the engine cover for the 2006 GS 300.

I removed my engine cover because the strut bar is rubbing against it. I also remove the side covers as well. I didn't feel like cutting into it if I sold my car.
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I can't see the pictures from ROE I'm using google chrome...
anyways, I'm planning to buy the GT Spec ones too (since i decided to look it up) When you install them do u have to lift the car up?
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Cool thanks for the info.... I'm for sure gonna look into this.... the cover and strut bar in the engine bay looks clean as hell....





I removed my engine cover because the strut bar is rubbing against it. I also remove the side covers as well. I didn't feel like cutting into it if I sold my car.[/QUOTE]
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