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chrispy's GSF Build Thread
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Some of you know me from my 2GS and LS430. I haven't posted my cars in many years so I figured I should update everyone with my latest ride. I was initially looking for a clean white ISF and I wasn't having any luck so I decided to search for a GSF instead. I purchased a 2016 GSF back in late January after searching for about half a year for a white GSF with red interior. I test drove 4-5 that were completed trashed or priced way higher than they should be. I ended up finding my GSF at a local CarMax, put it on hold and bought it the next day.
The GSF is such an amazing car. Every time I get inside it feels like the first test drive. It's definitely the fastest car I've owned. After owning the my 98 GS400, 01 GS300, 01 GS430, 08 GS450h, the GSF feels like Lexus took all the best parts of the previous iterations and put them into this car. It's an absolute blast to drive. Although my previous cars have been mostly form over function, I plan on finding a balance between the two with the GSF. I've owned multiple 2GS, a GS450h, 2 LS430s prior to the GSF. Attachment 487944 https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clu...4931c3e0ba.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clu...21dcfacc42.jpg The day I bought my GSF Attachment 487945 First drive home in the new car Attachment 487946 First mod, full paint correction and ceramic coating with CarPro CQuartz UK 3.0. Attachment 487947 My carbon fiber dash trim was peeling and I had it replaced under warranty. Attachment 487948 Tom's carbon fiber steering wheel Attachment 487949 Attachment 487950 Carbon fiber key cover Attachment 487951 Attachment 487952 The factory storage tray isn't really useful so I got this tray organizer. Attachment 487953 Wrapped part of it in glossy carbon fiber vinyl because it felt kind of cheap. Attachment 487954 Ceramic coated my calipers, wheels, and wheel wells with CarPro Dlux. It makes it so much easier to clean these hard to clean wheels. Attachment 487955 Attachment 487956 Attachment 487957 Installed JDM window visors Attachment 487958 Love the little detail on the visor Attachment 487959 |
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Got some LEMS coilovers by Spirit Racing Japan. They are 16k/14k with 20 settings and they are geared for street/track.
Attachment 487935 Attachment 487936 It was a nice surprise that the factory sway bar end links are adjustable. Attachment 487937 Still playing with the height and added some spacers. Also added RR Racing USRS bushings. Attachment 487938 Attachment 487939 Attachment 487940 Carbon fiber roof spoiler to match the stock one Attachment 487941 Attachment 487942 Attachment 487943 |
Congrats on the finding the one and thanks for posting this up!
Can you give your feedback on the RR Racing USRS bushings ? How much of an improvement over stock is it for street use ? Does the ride feel too harsh ? |
Looking good. Thanks for posting up. I have the same question as Len.
Steve |
Originally Posted by IMAGINTHAT
(Post 10790606)
Congrats on the finding the one and thanks for posting this up!
Can you give your feedback on the RR Racing USRS bushings ? How much of an improvement over stock is it for street use ? Does the ride feel too harsh ?
Originally Posted by 1A1
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Looking good. Thanks for posting up. I have the same question as Len.
Steve |
Congrats on the gsf! Love the way the build is going so far!
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Very nice build, quality stuff.
Let us know if you need anything! -Josh |
Nice upgrades so far especially digging the roof spoiler.
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What Roof Spoiler did you get?
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Awesome upgrades. Where did you get the center console organizer?
I'm running +20mm spacers all the way around and it looks amazing. No rubbing at all. Any more plans in the future? |
Originally Posted by urk
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Nice upgrades so far especially digging the roof spoiler.
Originally Posted by EastATLGSF
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What Roof Spoiler did you get?
Originally Posted by myclue
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Awesome upgrades. Where did you get the center console organizer?
I'm running +20mm spacers all the way around and it looks amazing. No rubbing at all. Any more plans in the future? |
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Since we've all been stuck at home, I've had some time to install some parts on my car. Hope everyone is staying healthy and safe.
Ended up getting a full Tom's carbon fiber lip kit. I added 20 mm H&R spacers all around. Attachment 487583 Attachment 487584 Attachment 487585 Attachment 487586 Tom's strut tower brace Attachment 487587 Avest LED bumper marker light Attachment 487588 Attachment 487589 Attachment 487590 Carlinkit wireless Apple Carplay with front bumper camera Attachment 487591 Attachment 487592 Attachment 487593 LS emblem before and after Attachment 487594 Attachment 487595 Attachment 487596 And got my oil changed Attachment 487597 |
Looks awesome!
Steve |
Car looks on point inside and out! Elvin makes great products. I've been really happy with his shift knob. The accent pieces looks great. Didn't know he was making those now.
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Car looks awesome! I know there is another thread talking about the spacers any issues with running 20mm in the rear. Did it require a good amount of camber? I was going to go with 15mm to be safe but, the 20mm fitment looks perfect.
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