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What to do first? Antique Bronze Mica GS400

Old 07-10-10, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by 95GS300GUY
Hey just curious what you paid. I paid $5900 for my 98 in October from the original owner with 130k on it in pretty damn good shape. I flew to Arizona and drove it back to Idaho, after stopping in Vegas a couple nights that is. Hell I took my wife and my 1 1/2 year old son, it was a fun trip.
I paid $6200 for the car. The CRAZY lexus dealer had it listed for $8900. It has had all maintenance done at lexus (including ball joints). Only thing i have to do is the timing belt and waterpump.

Only thing i can say i hate about the car is the nakamichi stereo. It doesnt have a cd changer, and ive found it is VERY difficult to put in any other headunit in its place.

Also, i would LOVE to drop it, but as i said before my driveway is WAYYY too steep
Old 07-10-10, 12:46 PM
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Very unique color...I'd keep it and put wheels, tires, suspension, and tint on it. Stand back after those mods and see how you like it.
Old 07-10-10, 01:08 PM
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congrats - welcome to the bronze club - lol - i love mine - good luck with it





Old 07-10-10, 02:12 PM
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VIPSaloon what are the specs on those wheels? I just fell in love with them. haha
Old 07-10-10, 02:32 PM
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How many miles? Any problems with the door lock actuators?
Old 07-10-10, 02:35 PM
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136k when i purchased it. and no issues with the door lock actuators *knock on wood*
Old 07-10-10, 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by DeezyLF
i just picked one up...



i think i see you around a lot. where are you from Bay area?? SF??
Old 07-10-10, 03:18 PM
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I think JP wing is sick on that color! or even a Win Racing wing and do at least a 1" drop, should be enough to still clear the drive way and give a better stance pull up to the lowest point of drive way and see how much clearance you have
Old 07-10-10, 03:30 PM
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what are those? vossens?? sick bro.. i wanted to pick some of those up but theyre discontinued! i didnt want to risk bending a wheel and have to replace a whole set

Originally Posted by VIPSaloon
congrats - welcome to the bronze club - lol - i love mine - good luck with it





Old 07-10-10, 04:14 PM
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its really nice man all u have to do is take ur time and find what wheels and suspention u want. Do some coilovers and take tints off its always better to ride clean man and your looks great.
Old 07-10-10, 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by danthedj
It has had all maintenance done at lexus (including ball joints). Only thing i have to do is the timing belt and waterpump.

Also, i would LOVE to drop it, but as i said before my driveway is WAYYY too steep
If the timing belt and waterpump haven't been done yet I'd do that first, then drop, L-Tuned will drop an inch or Tanabe NF210 will drop the car 1.5 up front and an inch in the rear, then do some wheels.

And keep the color as is, it's unique, stands out and looks good.

Congrats on the new car and welcome.
Old 07-10-10, 05:58 PM
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first handling then body work
Old 07-10-10, 06:16 PM
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Deezy, sweet wheels, man! Do you know what those are??
Old 07-10-10, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Frankdorn
Deezy, sweet wheels, man! Do you know what those are??
Weds Kranze Bazreia.
Old 07-12-10, 12:13 AM
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Originally Posted by frankdorn
deezy, sweet wheels, man! Do you know what those are??
kranze weds...

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