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Mv350's '99 GS300 Build/Progress Thread
Hey everyone. I had a 2007 IS350 that I had for the last year on weds. 8-11-10 in the morning i sold it:). About 3 hours after that I went down to Tustin Lexus where i signed all the paper work and got everything taken care of for my new to me car:D. On Thurs. 8-12-10 at 1:30pm I picked her up:cool:.
:woot:My 1999 Black Onyx GS300 with 47,573 miles. Owned only by an old lady(63). Completely clean title, checked my AutoCheck and CarFax. All records by lexus. 12,350 OTD! I had a progress thread in the 2is section. But unlike that one, this thread will be more detailed, and alot more involved. So here she is.:woohoo::D:cool:;) after being detailed and cleaned ready for pickup at 1:30pm on 8-12-10 http://i836.photobucket.com/albums/z...0/397a0182.jpg http://i836.photobucket.com/albums/z...0/f4ad7631.jpg http://i836.photobucket.com/albums/z...0/5e04f43c.jpg :D JDM Visors **ordered** 8-12-10 at 2:30 out in the sun http://i836.photobucket.com/albums/z...0/9aedb30f.jpg at 4:30 picked up after having 5% tint done, done 8-12-10 http://i836.photobucket.com/albums/z...0/81b4503d.jpg at 6:30 put on 01+ grill 8-12-10 (picture taken 8-13-10) [IMG]http://i836.photobucket.com/albums/z...0/64397042.jpg[/IMG] 10:30am 8-13-10 12" JL W6v2 w/ rockford fosgate 400-1(bench tested at 528rms) http://i836.photobucket.com/albums/z...0/70bc6f3b.jpg 1:30pm 8-13-10 removed emblems(11y.o adhesive was a b!+ch) http://i836.photobucket.com/albums/z...0/10187d96.jpg at 2:30 8-13-10 Black Pearl rear emblem was installed and completely removed the other emblems [IMG]http://i836.photobucket.com/albums/z...0/068121de.jpg[/IMG] 8-14-10 JDM Visors installed http://i836.photobucket.com/albums/z...0/3797e8a6.jpg And some interior shots, car is super well taken car of http://i836.photobucket.com/albums/z...0/afc403ea.jpg http://i836.photobucket.com/albums/z...0/f2efc225.jpg Airbags will be on next month 8-27-10 Jdm install kit, dd headunit, and ported box best pic i have right now of the headunit http://i836.photobucket.com/albums/z...0/dd858c7f.jpg almost twice the air space with a port, we bumping now! http://i836.photobucket.com/albums/z...0/50232baf.jpg temp wheels on http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._8160473_n.jpg from the pursuit 2 http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._7290967_n.jpg |
11-5-10 picked up Megan LP Series Coils
http://i836.photobucket.com/albums/z...0/b3d6c0dc.jpg 11-6-10 coils installed... (i am going lower. just tweaking stagin right now) http://i836.photobucket.com/albums/z...0/44684dfb.jpg http://i836.photobucket.com/albums/z...0/bc0afc60.jpg 11-12-10 to 11-14-10 18" Work Meisters HID 3000k fogs HID 4600k lows LED city lights OEM yellow fog housing Sonor LED Tail Lights Lsportline Roof spoiler(not picture) Wald rep front lip(trying to see how long it takes to break) http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y11...g?t=1289796589 http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._2787617_n.jpg 11-16-10 and i decided to go just a bit more aggressive with my meisters. 9+31 and 10+30 wasnt cutting it for me yes i do rub, thats being worked on. and friday im going smaller tires in the back, maxing out camber to see how much more clearance i gain, then if it still rubs ill get a camber kit and figs lower control arms. and camber the hell out of it. Front is 40mm More Aggressive Rear is 50mm More Aggressive Here is 18x10+4 18x12+4 http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._1236911_n.jpg http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._2650018_n.jpg 11-21-10 getting closer to being done with fitment. pics i took today with my new to me canon 30D with a 28mm-135mm lens http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._3234747_n.jpg http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._1402420_n.jpg http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._1088891_n.jpg http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._6727804_n.jpg http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._1604017_n.jpg http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._3759827_n.jpg 2ND pic i ever took with the camera http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._2740057_n.jpg Ok so maybe i did quite a bit with an updates wheels are now fully polished. innner barrel included ;) http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-...8_753796_n.jpg http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._1766294_n.jpg http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._3393069_n.jpg Got Hks Hi Power exhaust axle back http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._4609588_n.jpg Ano Purpl MXP Open ended lugs http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._5029471_n.jpg clear side markers also. http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._6199578_n.jpg i love amp http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._6304597_n.jpg http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-...9_682293_n.jpg Pix were taken at a domestic meet, thats a buddies, friends monte carlo ss http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._1544741_n.jpg |
total build cost to date
cost of car- $12,350 Sub and amp setup- $1300 + $250 worth of wiring 5% Charcool Tint- $200 Rear Black Chrome- $30 JDM visors- $153 Kenwood double din- $570 JDM Double Din install kit- $40 g35 19" oem rays-$500 Megan LP Series Coils-$889.99 18" Work Meisters-$2400.00 traded+$100 for more aggressive set. 225/40 and 265/35 General UHP-$640 Full polish on wheels-$440 HID 3000k fogs-$40 HID 4600k lows-$40 LED city lights-$FREE OEM yellow fog housing-$FREE Sonor LED Tail Lights-$200.00 Momo Woodgrain Wheel-$200.00 LS400 BBK-$250 Clear side markers-$25 Ebay intake tube-$25 bellezza curtains(front)-$20 HKS Hi-Power axle-back-$275 MXP ANO PURP open ended lugs-$65(thank you industy sale) UV Black light LED interior bulb(194's and 31mm festoons)-$85 Running Total including car-$21,479.99 Future Build additions Kazz or jp chrome grill Chrome door handles and trunk bar Neckpads bellezza curtains(rear) ls430 retrofit VIP dash table drilled and slotted rotors |
Moving quick I see Haha definitely a build I'm looking forward to :thumbup:
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what a find. good luck with it!
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Welcome to the 2GS territory Ian! :D
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Thanx guys this where all my updates will be and random pix. It feels great to be in a 2gs :D
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Decided which LED tails to get yet?
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im not sure, but im focusing on my bags so i can have them on and perfect for The Pursuit 2 on october 3rd
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Dang.. I need to upgrade my mono amp like yours. :thumbup: How did you get your's for?
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pm me and ill let you know whats up.
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congrats on the purchase and i'll definately be watching this thread.
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thanx man, i just priced out and picked all my parts for my air kit last night :woohoo:
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Looking real good so far.. in for more
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nice starts:thumbup:
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