Got my first car not too long ago as a surprise, had no idea what I would be getting was such a good chassis. It's a black 2000 gs300 and it's in amazing condition. My dad just got a new car and it's inspired me to step up my game with my car, so I'm starting the build thread and making it official. I've been keeping notes of the mods and stuff just haven't had the time to start the thread but here goes.

 

First thing I did was get some working hood struts, every time I went to do something the hood would fall on me.

 

I know it's a Lexus, but I couldn't resist. Car was too quiet.

 

Brakes were shot. Metal on metal with the pads and rotors. Good opportunity to get a Powerstop Drilled and Slotted kit.

 

Before I do anything else I got to get the car running like new. Got a serpentine belt, plugs, timing belt, valve cover gasket, cam and crank seals, water pump, radiator, and some other things. I've done my research and have both the shop manuals but any tips or common mistakes are very much appreciated.

 

I just did my valve cover gaskets and the intake side of the felpro gasket there is just a bit big and likes to pop out of the groove. See my post here https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...sket-leak.html

Also use double ground platinum plugs as the manual calls for and not iridium. The engine noticeably smoother

 

Sounds good, added head gasket shellac to the list of things to get before I put on all the new parts.

 

Time to hunt down where that annoying rattle from my sub is coming from...

 

[QUOTE=hbradberry;10188792]Time to hunt down where that annoying rattle from my sub is coming from...

Its probably coming from the surround on the 3rd brake light rattling against the rear windshield...good start with the car!

 

[QUOTE=Answer300;10189009]That was one of the rattles, the other was the middle seat belt and a wire rattling against the metal. Sub sounds much better now

 

Maybe a little ricey but it was only 12 bucks... Put some led blacklights in the door and floorboard and kept all the other bulbs stock. Looks pretty cool

 

Well they say a minor setback is an opportunity for a major comeback but this comeback may take awhile. I was pulling out of a parking lot and the truck in front of me started pulling out so I assumed he we was going to go. I looked the other way for traffic as I pulled out and he slammed on brakes. I wasn't looking because I assumed he pulled out and smacked into the back of his bumper. Rookie mistake. I'm devastated but I'm trying to stay positive, might not be another update on the car for a while. Doesn't look too bad except for the fact that it bent the core support that's right behind the headlight that's busted.

 

^^^^^^damn........THAT'S WACK! Get it fixed up and keep modding man!

 

Hopefully you've made some progress. I just bought my first GS300 and can't wait to start working on it

 

Hey guys we're just about there. Have all the parts needed for the repair and now I just need the time to get it all installed and painted. It's my daily so it's kind of difficult, but it'll all work out. In the meantime, installed a trunk lip spoiler and deleted 2 of the emblems to clean up the back.