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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 01:07 AM
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Hey guys, I'm fairly new to the thread and i thought I'd share my 2gs. I've done some slight mods to it and plan on lots for the future. I've got some wheels that are waiting to get tread mounted and pioneer avic-f700bt to be installed.

I need your guy's opinion; I'm looking for some coilovers that ride smooth and ride low. I've gone through some of the other threads but I'm not to sure what is best for my need. Your opinion is appreciated. Wheels specs are: 19X9 all around and +45 offset.


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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 01:23 AM
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welcome! im sure everyone would ask you what your budget is for the coils...i just got my Stance 3 weeks ago and waiting to put em on..got a good deal from THMotorsports (Nick)..CL Vendor. heard lots of good feedback for the Stance coils. on a side note..clean GS!
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 05:50 AM
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the gs is already at a good start! kit & grille sets off that red nicely.

some members here go for the bc coilovers/tein CS for comfort & drop. the bc coilovers seem to drop pretty low compared to the teins on some pics ive seen on members cars.

heres a few links to get you started.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ed-wheels.html

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sus...-on-gs400.html
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 08:56 AM
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nice looking car so far! i like the red.

as for coilovers it's about your budget. a lot of people go with Stance, BC, or Megans even
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 09:47 AM
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L-sportline kit? On red looks great!
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 10:30 AM
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rare color, happy modding!
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 11:26 AM
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L-sportline kit? On red looks great!
does look good, ditch the tag bracket though

get a hideaway if you have to have one

welcome to our family
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 01:49 PM
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I likey...red...mmmm....welcome bro!!!
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 02:27 PM
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the picture above is a bit older. I ended up getting an OEM grille for it and chroming it (DIY) i just didn't like that grille that was on it before.

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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 02:30 PM
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Red L-Sportline bumper with headlamp washers... you don't see that every day. Looks good. Car looked good with the other grille as well, but it you don't like it, that's all that matters. Do you have pictures of the rear of the car? Is it L-Sportline as well? Only reason I ask is because you don't have the L-Sportline side skirts. Where are you located? Canada or Europe?
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 02:45 PM
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i bought the car as is. the owner before me ended up changing the badge to "430" Thanks everyone for the input on the coils and on comments on the ride!!
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 03:13 PM
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Damn... because your car is red, even the older tail lights look good (I normally don't like them).
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 06:04 PM
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yea im suprised too..caused mine taillights doesnt look good on pearl white...thinking to buy the clean/LED one soon.

Andy
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 12:40 AM
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Sick car bro. From this angle it looks like he has L tuned side skirts as well (but I can be wrong). I never knew Lsportline front bumper had the hole for the headlight washer to be installed or was this cut to fit the oem washers? I like the Euro washer look. Also go with a better offset than 45 this will look sunk in. Lastly you should get the 2001 oem grill rather than the 98-00 grill that you have. It looks way better with the 01 grill. Look up a picture for the difference. The L sportline grill looks nice to me because it matches the bumper opening.

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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 12:44 AM
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very jealous!!!

GL with the mods. CL is your Lexus Bible.
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