GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005) Discussion about the second generation GS300, GS400 and GS430 (1998 - 2005)

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Old 07-28-09, 08:58 PM
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hey whats up guys i just got a gs400 yesterday

it has 01+ tail lights, and some halo projector lights, which I dont like too much, Ill look into getting stock head lights. and 01+ gs300 steering wheel.

and right after purchasing, I treated my self to some 06+ GS wheels

it has a swapped engine with 50k on it
the previous owner messed up the old engine. the body has 164k on it

im not a newbie, I was an LS 400 owner so ive been on here for a while.

here go some pics!

FRONT






REAR



Interior.




does anyone have any suggestions cosmetically? or mechanically?
opinions on anything?

NEW PIX











upgrade is slowly but surely happening...

I also did HID's today and also clear corners.


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Old 07-28-09, 09:07 PM
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cosmetically?
1. replace those headlights, immediately
2. get new floormats
3. in time, drop and new wheels (i know that you just got those wheels)

positives
interior appears to be in good shape
+1 for maroon
+1 for 01 taillights

good find nonetheless. welcome
Old 07-28-09, 09:15 PM
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the former owner owes me some favors, he owes me a bumper painting, a buff and detail.


and i got those wheels brand new from my lexus indie shop.... they were better than the LS430 rims that were on there. but i wish i could get some nice 18's for it soon.

I HATE those headlights. I am trying to look for some stock lights as we speak.

the color is called cinnibar red I think, when you move around, it has a slight orange glow in it.
I also need control arms.
Old 07-28-09, 09:17 PM
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Welcome nice pickup i also had a ls400 before my Gs
Old 07-28-09, 09:21 PM
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trust me if you lower your car it will make the wheels look wayy better.. i have the same wheels on my gs.only thing i dont like about the wheel is it doesnt clear bbk.
Old 07-28-09, 09:38 PM
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what did you guys use to drop the car? what brand?
how many inches lower is it you dropped?

and what is bbk?
Old 07-28-09, 09:42 PM
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It has an 01+ steering wheel and airbag. Interesting. I wonder if the airbag works since it's dual stage and the GS400 has a single stage one.
Old 07-28-09, 09:43 PM
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welcome to gs power
Old 07-28-09, 09:58 PM
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That rear bumper looks screwed up. But overall nice car, good idea about the headlights.
Old 07-28-09, 09:58 PM
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where in ny u @
i got a second pair of stock headlights we can trade
Old 07-28-09, 10:48 PM
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Welcome, man
Old 07-28-09, 10:50 PM
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Welcome to CL..
Old 07-28-09, 11:19 PM
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nice find. now tell those kids keep that basketball away from your ride.
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nice color, check your ball-joints, (lower) our GS's came with weak ones, you dont wanna be stranded someplace with your front wheel facing you and a jacked up fender

oh and welcome.. btw do you still have ur 430

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Old 07-29-09, 12:10 AM
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Good pick up. Welcome to the club!


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