whats goin on yall. new guy here from dallas, tx who isnt very mechanically savvy, just wanted your opinions and ideas about the mods i want done, as well as the names of some shops that could best help me out.
well first things first, here's what it looks like right now:
yes, i know it needs to be dropped... i was also thinking about shaving off the door handles... good idea or bad? i've also seen a 2nd gen gs300 where the lexus emblem on the grill was removed and put on as a hood ornament like a mercedes or jaguar, tacky or classy? i also wanted to black out the tail lights and head lights (i figured it'd look real nice since i have black paint, which reminds me, i need a new paint job). my headlights are real hazy, so i wanted to get some halos put on them.
as for the interior... i want a dash kit to match the factory wood grain, but i have a custom in-dash screen so im a little unsure about how to get this process started... i also want a wood grain steering wheel and i remember finding a shop out in rowlett from these forums but they quoted me $650 if i send in my steering wheel... i also saw a thread where someone put suede on the roof and seats...
any other ideas are appreciated (any ideas for engine mods?), as well as the names of some shops that can help me out (an estimate of prices would also be nice...) thanks so much everyone!
p.s. i wasnt sure where to post this so i just went ahead and posted this in the southwest forum and in the 1st gen gs forum...
well first things first, here's what it looks like right now:
yes, i know it needs to be dropped... i was also thinking about shaving off the door handles... good idea or bad? i've also seen a 2nd gen gs300 where the lexus emblem on the grill was removed and put on as a hood ornament like a mercedes or jaguar, tacky or classy? i also wanted to black out the tail lights and head lights (i figured it'd look real nice since i have black paint, which reminds me, i need a new paint job). my headlights are real hazy, so i wanted to get some halos put on them.
as for the interior... i want a dash kit to match the factory wood grain, but i have a custom in-dash screen so im a little unsure about how to get this process started... i also want a wood grain steering wheel and i remember finding a shop out in rowlett from these forums but they quoted me $650 if i send in my steering wheel... i also saw a thread where someone put suede on the roof and seats...
any other ideas are appreciated (any ideas for engine mods?), as well as the names of some shops that can help me out (an estimate of prices would also be nice...) thanks so much everyone!
p.s. i wasnt sure where to post this so i just went ahead and posted this in the southwest forum and in the 1st gen gs forum...
Lead Lap
Welcome to CL looks like ur off to a good start, my buddy is going to black his lights i will post some picks when he is done so u can see, the wood steering dude just get one off of a newer GS ES or RX check ebay $650 way too much. engine ideas try a transplant much easier.......
Lexus Champion
welcome to CL! i got my taillights blacked out thanks to Lexatlast (another great cl member) he said he used 3 coats of nightshade spray tint i think. and then i just had them clear coated at a shop. they look great, i have a few pics somewhere on here.
Pole Position
i am also from dallas tx man...i just recently bought my gs300 i have big plans for it... it is currently in the shop getting some body work done and i am ordering all my parts at the moment to....welcome to cl
chewy what shop did you take yours to? what all are you gettin done? just tryna get some ideas...
Pole Position
i take mine to a good friends shop down in lewisville he is in the same plaza as line x. i just ordered jdm bumper with fogs going to get my whole car repainted, got visors, lookin for coil overs, got some wheels i wanna slam it, got my jdm headlights, and im lookin to install power folding mirrors here soon...but i got to find time first so i can start messing with my car..maybe in the future im thinkin of a motor swap...what you got plan for your car?