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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 12:59 AM
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Default first Lexus, first time with pics.

me and my gf bought this car late february.

it's a 2000 GS400 black on black. Millenium Edition (what's the difference?)

heres some little process it went through til now.

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lowered with H&R springs


with Rays engineer wheels G-games Front 19x8.5 et+25 Rear 19x9.5 et+30



still wanting the TTE lip ...

comments welcome.
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 01:04 AM
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congrats on the new Lex my northern brother.
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 04:25 AM
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Lowing a car makes a world of a difference for it's appearance. LQQKs good the TTE Lip will spice it up a notch, i got mine yesterday
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 05:59 AM
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Very nice!!
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 06:47 AM
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Nice pick up and great improvements! Any side shots with the new wheels?
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 06:55 AM
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Look's great
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 07:01 AM
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nice start!
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 07:08 AM
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Looks great so far. Welcome to the forum
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Slick looking! I am diggin the rim upgrade.. what size?
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 10:58 AM
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sigh, MORE canadians....hehehe just teasing welcome to the club. car looks good but SHAME ON YOU for taking her through a spray car wash...take her home and hand wash her like you should
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 11:47 AM
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Sweet ride. Black Gs..I love it. Welcome buddy
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nice, looks clean, like the rims
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by GSJake
Slick looking! I am diggin the rim upgrade.. what size?

3rd picture states it.

thanks guys, it'd be nice to be lower but can't really have a nice car and be able to drive everywhere without going around speedbumps. i have a civic and i hate going sideways on speedbumps.
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Looks great! I like the rims!
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