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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 08:09 PM
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What up fellas? Name's Ryan and I'm coolin over here in new jerz. just bought my GS about a week ago, so I figured that I'd introduce myself. I got a 98 GS300 with 105K pearl white with tan guts. Got a good deal on it, at least I think I did. 11,700. It's in really good shape. There were 2 previous owners. Justhad it checked by my mechanic and he said that there is nothing wrong with it. Pretty excited. Have had many cars in my day but this is my first Lexus. So far, I love it.

It's stock for right now except for a wood kit that the previous owner installed. When the spring comes I'm going to drop it about an inch and throw some 20" rims on it. Here is a pic of my ride....



Need a little help deciding on which ones.


TIS 07's


TSW Carltons


Giovanna Ararats

What do you guys think?
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 08:13 PM
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Congrats and welcome! Check with D2Autosports for wheels - he's in your neck of the woods.
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 08:22 PM
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Congrats on the ride and welcome!!

do yourself a favor on the rim selection... give it a bit, really. What you'll look at now is so much different than what you will look at in the next 6 months. Watch the boards and see what the different setups look like.

Trying Derrick at D2 is a good idea too... he'll help you with some nice wheels.
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 09:16 PM
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Congrats on the ride and welcome!!

do yourself a favor on the rim selection... give it a bit, really. What you'll look at now is so much different than what you will look at in the next 6 months. Watch the boards and see what the different setups look like.

Trying Derrick at D2 is a good idea too... he'll help you with some nice wheels.
Very true
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 09:28 PM
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You get 22's, you get a free kick in the nuts

JK man

Have fun modding that thing!
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 09:54 PM
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Congrats on your new GS and welcome to CL
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 10:09 PM
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Congrats on the new car! Welcome to CL bro.
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 10:32 PM
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welcome..

white was my second choice of color after black. heh
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 10:47 PM
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Welcome. I always wanted my GS pearl white, and when I was buying my GS, there was not one pearl white GS400 in CANADA at all !! within 6 months. I was even willing to go down to Florida to get one. In the end I got a silver one, I am also very happy with it though
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 11:43 PM
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congrats and welcome. love the color.
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 02:49 AM
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congrats on the purchase..

welcome to cL
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 05:00 AM
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Welcome to CL! Can'twait to see where you take it? Good luck modding!
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 05:22 AM
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Nice GS.. Welcome to CL.. Yea Derrick from D2 will hook you up.. Ask him what he reccommends and then check the classifieds.. There's always deal in there..GL...
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 05:27 AM
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Congrats and welcome to CL!! Defintely check out D2. He is the man when it comes to wheels.
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 06:48 AM
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welcome, and congrats on purchasing your GS!
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