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Official 2nd Gen GX Modification (DIY) Thread!!

Old 06-05-15, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by T4Fun
nice
where did you get those brake calipers?
They look like stock calipers to me, painted black with a Lexus sticker on them.
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Originally Posted by Eppieguy
Thanks, How do the high beams perform as compared to stock high beams? I ran LED's once for the DRL's and the high beam brightness suffered and I live in an area in which I use my high beams a lot tying to spot deer before they run out in front of me.
The high beams in this kit I believe are brighter than the factory oem bulbs, not that i use them that much...

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Originally Posted by T4Fun
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where did you get those brake calipers?
As Eppie stated they are the factory calipers I just painted them 5 coats of paint a set of decals & 6 coats of high temp Satan clear coat...
I think the slotted/drilled rotors & the paint make some people think they are AN aftermarket caliper set up....

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Old 06-05-15, 06:37 PM
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Nice mods KOOLFELLA, I ordered the DRLs that you posted. I am currently useing my running lights with high output LEDs that run unnecessary tail and dash lights.

Black truck with tinted windows... I don't want to give anyone an excuse to say they did not see me coming





I had an option for the button type for the Beat-Sonic when I ordered it and you chose the other option.


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Enjoy as I have my friend.....
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The highbeam and DRL has the same intensity. The little LED is used to test polarity, white/black is the negative on both sides.








DRL





DRL





DRL with my running LEDs





High beam





This card was in the box





$47.58 with the promo code. Not sure of shipping cost
Old 06-14-15, 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by tecman
The highbeam and DRL has the same intensity. The little LED is used to test polarity, white/black is the negative on both sides.








DRL





DRL





DRL with my running LEDs





High beam





This card was in the box





$47.58 with the promo code. Not sure of shipping cost

How would you rate the DRL LEDs? Are they really bright in high beam @ night?

I'm using COB LEDs. They have a better 6000K reflection under DRL mode and extremely bright in high beam. The design of the COB LEDs is very appealing inside the headlight housing.

Your HID 4DS bulbs seem to be yellowish...
What brand/ color are you using?

I'm using MTEC 8K bulbs!
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Originally Posted by GX460PREM
How would you rate the DRL LEDs? Are they really bright in high beam @ night?

I'm using COB LEDs. They have a better 6000K reflection under DRL mode and extremely bright in high beam. The design of the COB LEDs is very appealing inside the headlight housing.

Your HID 4DS bulbs seem to be yellowish...
What brand/ color are you using?

I'm using MTEC 8K bulbs!
Do you have pics of ur GX with the COB LED bulbs...?

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Old 06-19-15, 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by KOOLFELLA
Do you have pics of ur GX with the COB LED bulbs...? & where a outs did you buy ur COB LED's...?
Left headlight with the COB Led...


Close-up image of the COB Led...


COB Led in DRL mode, disabled it bc of using Philips Daylight 8 DRL LEDs...


COB Led in High Beam Mode...


eBay sell the COB LEDs and price is approximate $80. Really worth the money. Exceedingly performed and looked better than the traditional SMD LEDs!
Old 06-19-15, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by GX460PREM



Is that a wire to your radar/laser detector? I have a DIY that I need to put together and post on how to hide that.

By the way, your truck looks good with the limited pics that you have posted. I am not a fan of the obvious aftermarket LED strip though.

To each their own LOL, I know some here dislike my truck modifications also.
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I am a LED mutt...Blue,white and yellow please accept me for what I am




















Thanks for making me feel LED conscious GX460PREM.
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Originally Posted by tecman


Is that a wire to your radar/laser detector? I have a DIY that I need to put together and post on how to hide that.

By the way, your truck looks good with the limited pics that you have posted. I am not a fan of the obvious aftermarket LED strip though.

To each their own LOL, I know some here dislike my truck modifications also.

Yes, it's a laser/ radar detector. I hardly used it unless on long interstate trips. I purchased it after my 3rd speeding citation within a month? Can you believe my bad luck or perhaps the cops were targeting "Lexus" vehicles?

I agreed with you on using cheap, aftermarket adhesive LED strips but I have to make an exception on the Philips Daylight 8 DRLs because they are bright and the high quality design. They are concealed underneath the bumper for an OEM like installation.

I preferred the Russian GX460 body kits with the LED DRLs but don't want to pay $10K for the parts & shipping.

Your GX460 also looks great.

My next projects... Any advice or recommendation?
1. Upgrade to EBC Yellowstuff brake pads and EBC sport rotors.
2. Upgrade to quad exhaust (similar to your GX460) but want to keep the spare tire mounted.
3. Upgrade headrest DVD monitors for 3rd row seats viewing (for my kids).


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Originally Posted by KOOLFELLA
Do you 1 better, here is the link to the exact set up I installed... & your lucky, looks like there 15-20 clams cheaper then when i bought them...


http://www.ebay.com/itm/131189056449...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Enjoy. . . . . . .
Just as a FYI, They looks awesome as DRL's but are not useable at all for high beams, horrible, my fog lights give more output then the LED's do. Not recommended.
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^^^ yeah, I was thinking about that when I did not see any difference between DRL and high beams. I rarely get the chance to use high so I will probably stick with them for the nice white DRL.

Can you return them or are they in the garbage now?
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Originally Posted by GX460PREM
Yes, it's a laser/ radar detector. I hardly used it unless on long interstate trips. I purchased it after my 3rd speeding citation within a month? Can you believe my bad luck or perhaps the cops were targeting "Lexus" vehicles?
Are you useing the Waze app? It is great for police locations IF they are stationary.


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