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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 03:31 PM
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finally picking up my first GS300 tomorrow i got her cheap, but she need some tlc, its got 150k, needs paint on the bumper and a new steering wheel, man are they expensive to replace! future plans are 20" drop, navigation and tints. do to the high millage im going to get the timing belt and water pump change. Anything else i should change? thank you. hope to see you guys around, im in ft. lauderdale florida
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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 04:04 PM
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nice pick up, was the timing belt and waterpump replaced at 90k?
did you check out the Florida Section, were going to have a Holiday cruise around south fl you might want to check out the thread
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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by G2low
nice pick up, was the timing belt and waterpump replaced at 90k?
did you check out the Florida Section, were going to have a Holiday cruise around south fl you might want to check out the thread
i really don't know, that why i might get it done; yes i saw the holiday cruise i will be there
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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 08:22 PM
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Welcome!

WARNING: Hanging around too much in these forums may cause you to go broke

You have been warned.
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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 08:38 PM
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welcome and happy modding
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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by EN_VY
Welcome!

WARNING: Hanging around too much in these forums may cause you to go broke. You have been warned.
+1...If I were you I'll spent maybe 1 day outta month...This forum is an addiction...LOL...
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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 08:17 AM
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^^^^^ that is so true but welcome to CL, goodbye to all ur extra change. especially in FL, u guys can mod all year around, i gotta deal wit snow n ish
but if ur gonna change anything else, check ur Upper Control Arms n Lower Ball joints especially if u have any shaking at highway speeds
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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 08:37 AM
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Nice pick up and welcome to CL
As everyone stated, this forum is very addicting!
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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by G2low
nice pick up, was the timing belt and waterpump replaced at 90k?
did you check out the Florida Section, were going to have a Holiday cruise around south fl you might want to check out the thread
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Welcome!

WARNING: Hanging around too much in these forums may cause you to go broke

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thank you for the warning i haven't had the car for a week and i am already thinking on how to spend my next check
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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by shoeshine
welcome and happy modding


Originally Posted by JoelGs
+1...If I were you I'll spent maybe 1 day outta month...This forum is an addiction...LOL...
im starting to see that

Originally Posted by BP_VVt-i
^^^^^ that is so true but welcome to CL, goodbye to all ur extra change. especially in FL, u guys can mod all year around, i gotta deal wit snow n ish
but if ur gonna change anything else, check ur Upper Control Arms n Lower Ball joints especially if u have any shaking at highway speeds
thank you i will order that as soon as i can.

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Nice pick up and welcome to CL
As everyone stated, this forum is very addicting!
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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 09:20 AM
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lower the car first! lol
how low do you want to go?
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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by G2low
lower the car first! lol
how low do you want to go?

nothing crazy, but i do want it to look good with 20". what do you think 1" 2" ?
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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 09:35 AM
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imo 19's look the best unless you have a kit.. i would do at least tanabe DF210's or Daizen springs..
unless you want to go w/ coilovers..
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