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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 08:15 PM
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If you're not into super slamming the car, the Tein CS coilovers ride almost like stock.
Old Jul 25, 2008 | 08:27 PM
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I dont want that low low look, I want to have low look but with ride quality, tein cs is way out of my budget. I personally was thinking of going with the tanabe lineup of lowering springs.
Old Jul 25, 2008 | 08:38 PM
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Looks great
Old Jul 26, 2008 | 07:22 AM
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here are some other pics of the GS:

Interior shot:


Rear shot(without LED tails) :


Wheel shot:
Old Jul 26, 2008 | 07:24 AM
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Ok so the LED tails have come in and will be installed today or tommorow for sure. i will update with new pictures when everything is installed.

Led Tail Lights made by Sonar:
Old Jul 26, 2008 | 10:01 AM
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uh oh, somebody looks like they about to hit 100k.

Old Jul 26, 2008 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by GS430V8
thanks man

yea i was thinking about doing suspension this year instead of wheels, but i think i rather put some wheels on for now and than do suspension next summer. and plus winter down here is crazy!
slam that ***** on either coilovers or air (for adjustability for the winter), and go 18s. 20s will pound your suspension and kill your gas mileage. Or, if you want to take a page from the vette's book, 18x8.5F and 19x10R
Old Jul 26, 2008 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by jcat_GS3
slam that ***** on either coilovers or air (for adjustability for the winter), and go 18s. 20s will pound your suspension and kill your gas mileage. Or, if you want to take a page from the vette's book, 18x8.5F and 19x10R
18's are too small if you don't lower the car much. 19's or 20's mildly dropped on coilovers or springs would look much better. The bigger wheel in the back look doesn't work very well on the GS because the front fender arch is larger than the rear one.
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everything looks good, i would leave the interior as is, it looks great.... i think a dash kit, custom made or not would be tacky
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Originally Posted by upstateGS4
uh oh, somebody looks like they about to hit 100k.

yup, bought the car with 96k!
Old Jul 26, 2008 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by samramos
everything looks good, i would leave the interior as is, it looks great.... i think a dash kit, custom made or not would be tacky
yea i will see how it goes, i can always take it off.
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IMO do coilovers first, Stance or Tein SS should be in your price range if you were planning on buying 20's. Remember drop first rims second
Old Jul 26, 2008 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by PlatanoTLS
IMO do coilovers first, Stance or Tein SS should be in your price range if you were planning on buying 20's. Remember drop first rims second
i do understand you guys, that is why i'm thinking of lowering my car first with springs only. winter down here is bad. and i just want my car lowered for summer. i know you guys are going to say do air or coils but i cant spend that much cash. and i did say "if everything goes as planned i will get some wheels".
but that was a 50/50 chance. and springs are not going to be that much with spacers. that is why i want to ask if i should go with tanabe df210's? and in what drop should i get to have a nice drop so that i dont have any rubbing issues with the stock 17 chromies with spacers.
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The car has so much potential. It's in great shape, it seems. Enjoy the modding!
Old Jul 26, 2008 | 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by whazzzzuup
The car has so much potential. It's in great shape, it seems. Enjoy the modding!
thanks man, it is in great condition, love your black GS!



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