2013 GS350 AWD Luxury Riviera Red
04-18-19, 12:59 PM
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2013 GS350 AWD Luxury Riviera Red
2013 GS350 AWD Luxury Mark Levinson
Riviera Red and Flaxen
Purchased May 2017 w 72k Miles in incredible condition (apart from what four MN winters did to the underside and suspension components)
Shipped from MN to PA
Things done:
As seen from afar, had to ship it down to see up close. Note the receding snow of late Minnesota winter.
First vanity shot before any changes.
Never been a fan of badges.
Red vinyl signal wrap, nice improvement, esp for Riviera Red.
Attachment 504373
Attachment 504374
Trunk light LED replacement: excellent improvement.
Factory Remote Start, a great addition. Programming was obtuse.
First snow.
Custom Floor Mats from AliExpress. The're really nice, dress up the interior a bit and offer complete factory carpet protection.
H&R Spacers, 15mm and 20mm.
Added visors and spoiler.
Lowered on Tanabes!
Attachment 487251
Just passed 100k miles. Love this car.
As per BCLexus, I installed 245/45R18 touring tires, and I love them. No, I cannot track this car or perform ridiculous feats on off ramps, but the car is so comfortable and quiet. It's now a perfect union of looks and feel.
Riviera Red and Flaxen
Purchased May 2017 w 72k Miles in incredible condition (apart from what four MN winters did to the underside and suspension components)
Shipped from MN to PA
Things done:
- Debadged
- Red rear vinyl signal wrap: ordered here
- 2014 Radio to get Siri Eyes Free [86130-30B10]
- Factory Remote Start [PT398-00120]
- H&R Spacers: 15mm [3065602], 20mm [4065600]
- LED Trunk Light: ordered here
- Custom Floor Mats: ordered here
- Well Visors [3-847LX022]
- Spoiler: ordered here
- Roof spoiler: ordered here
- Tanabe NF210 Springs
- Adjustable Camber Arms [Specialty Products 72450]
- Quieting Resonator [17893-OP150]
- Fuel Pump Noise Dampener [12605-38010 + 12606-38010] from mylparts.com
- LED Reverse Indicator Lights and Puddle Lights: ordered here
- Painted Calipers VHT Cast Aluminum
- Illuminated door sills [PT922-30120] from ebay used, instructions
- Updated 'mouse' [84811-30070] from mylparts.com
- Updated radiator overflow cap and hoses [16405-31140] from mylparts.com (stops pink crud leaks around overflow cap)
- NRG Innovations FW-100RD fender washer kit to secure engine bay covers
- Replaced wood/leather w all leather steering wheel on ebay, sold original to a CL member
- Fixed battery drain issue w updated network ECU [89100-30181] as per TSB
- New battery Dec 2022, rebranded Interstate from dealer for $172 00544-MF240-575 w 84 month warranty
As seen from afar, had to ship it down to see up close. Note the receding snow of late Minnesota winter.
First vanity shot before any changes.
Never been a fan of badges.
Red vinyl signal wrap, nice improvement, esp for Riviera Red.
Attachment 504373
Attachment 504374
Trunk light LED replacement: excellent improvement.
Factory Remote Start, a great addition. Programming was obtuse.
First snow.
Custom Floor Mats from AliExpress. The're really nice, dress up the interior a bit and offer complete factory carpet protection.
H&R Spacers, 15mm and 20mm.
Added visors and spoiler.
Lowered on Tanabes!
Attachment 487251
Just passed 100k miles. Love this car.
As per BCLexus, I installed 245/45R18 touring tires, and I love them. No, I cannot track this car or perform ridiculous feats on off ramps, but the car is so comfortable and quiet. It's now a perfect union of looks and feel.
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05-03-19, 08:34 AM
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I am VERY happy w them.
Bought them here.
$170 delivered, took several weeks. Black/beige. You tell them what exact model you have (awd needs a different pattern for the transfer case 'bump'), and I think they actually make them to order on a machine using a pattern.
It's hard to take good pictures of them because they're dark.
They look great, fit well, and they really do dress up the interior.
Bought them here.
$170 delivered, took several weeks. Black/beige. You tell them what exact model you have (awd needs a different pattern for the transfer case 'bump'), and I think they actually make them to order on a machine using a pattern.
It's hard to take good pictures of them because they're dark.
They look great, fit well, and they really do dress up the interior.
Last edited by jonathancl; 05-13-19 at 07:02 AM.
05-23-19, 12:21 PM
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Roof spoiler!
Freaking pollen is still everywhere in PA. My windows were covered after two days at the airport in the middle of the garage.
Ordered painted on eBay for $150, was very well done, easy install, attaches to the rear window using 3M VHB tape.
Freaking pollen is still everywhere in PA. My windows were covered after two days at the airport in the middle of the garage.
Ordered painted on eBay for $150, was very well done, easy install, attaches to the rear window using 3M VHB tape.
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05-30-19, 03:55 PM
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06-12-19, 07:40 PM
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might be a stretch but you happen to remember or have the links to the roof spoiler,trunk spoiler ,and wanted to know how you like the springs i have the same model and color and you make it look simple but clean i like it.
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06-13-19, 07:57 AM
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Springs are great. Other springs that folks seem to like are the Swifts, may be a little softer and closer to stock than the Tanabes.
I'm really happy with the car overall, would do all of the same mods again.
06-28-19, 11:29 AM
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Additional roof spoiler pics:
08-05-19, 03:43 PM
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Painted brake calipers
Stuff
VHT SP700 Brake Caliper Cleaner
VHT ESP100000 FlameProof Coating Flat Gray Primer
VHT SP735 Cast Aluminum Brake Caliper Paint
VHT SP730 Gloss Clear Brake Caliper Paint
Before
During
After
Very happy with the results: removing the calipers and masking is definitely the way to go.
Stuff
VHT SP700 Brake Caliper Cleaner
VHT ESP100000 FlameProof Coating Flat Gray Primer
VHT SP735 Cast Aluminum Brake Caliper Paint
VHT SP730 Gloss Clear Brake Caliper Paint
Before
During
After
Very happy with the results: removing the calipers and masking is definitely the way to go.
Last edited by jonathancl; 08-05-19 at 04:50 PM.
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10-14-19, 02:49 PM
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Love it!!! Is that just a very subtle lower you did?
10-15-19, 08:20 AM
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10-15-19, 08:33 AM
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10-16-19, 09:55 AM
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Swift springs are the others to consider. Similar drop (perhaps slightly less), feel very much like stock.