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Old 11-27-12, 07:43 PM
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Default My GS430 winter setup.

What's up guys? just decided to share some pics of my winter setup.These wheels and tires came with the car so i decided to put them on.i really don't like the look.
i purchased a set of 18'' RX 350 wheels about 2 months ago, which i purchased tires for yesterday so i'll be putting that on soon.
As much as i wanted to keep the suspension stock,the more time i spend here is making me change my mind,up to 2 weeks ago i was set on not lowering it,now i'm thinking about it. lol.
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Old 11-27-12, 08:07 PM
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Car is clean, hurry and put those wheels on and give it a drop, U don't have to go as low as some of us on here, just give it a moderate drop
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Originally Posted by trinimoe
Car is clean, hurry and put those wheels on and give it a drop, U don't have to go as low as some of us on here, just give it a moderate drop
Thanks,as soon as i get the tires i'm gonna install,i'm doing some reading up on options to go lower and how low i should go.
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Originally Posted by veron1987
Thanks,as soon as i get the tires i'm gonna install,i'm doing some reading up on options to go lower and how low i should go.
looks good! for winter! lol, you live in ny bro you should know how low you can go!
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Originally Posted by neegroy
looks good! for winter! lol, you live in ny bro you should know how low you can go!
Thanks,i know it's for winter but i REALLY don't like them,As far as lowering goes in NY i guess it would be wise to leave it stock.On the other hand i don't wanna go too low, i just want it to kill the space between the wheel and fender.
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[QUOTE=aneidiaz;7621431]Very nice!


thanks dude!
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My winter set up is Lexus 16-inch wheels with Michelin Pilot Alpin 2. I am getting then installed in a couple days, but tomorrow we're getting 6 inches of snow. Just freaking great.
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cool set up. the dog is cool too. that looks like a queens street, or maybe brooklyn.
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Originally Posted by Arcadian
My winter set up is Lexus 16-inch wheels with Michelin Pilot Alpin 2. I am getting then installed in a couple days, but tomorrow we're getting 6 inches of snow. Just freaking great.
I'm guessing it's your dd?
in my case i don't have reason to drive mine in the snow,i only put them on cause i had the stock chrome and i didn't want the salt to mess them up if i did have to drive.
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Originally Posted by sydtoosic
cool set up. the dog is cool too. that looks like a queens street, or maybe brooklyn.
Thanks, yea they were actually shot in different places but i'm in Jamaica queens.
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I don't want to lower it (02 GS300 with 18 inch 3GS wheels) much either so I am thinking of going with Tanabe NF210's with upgraded shocks (although that might not be necessary). You should look into a similar set up....
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Originally Posted by gsxrfeen
I don't want to lower it (02 GS300 with 18 inch 3GS wheels) much either so I am thinking of going with Tanabe NF210's with upgraded shocks (although that might not be necessary). You should look into a similar set up....
Thanks ..i'm considering this but at the same time i'm thinking of getting something adjustable,maybe airbags,coilovers...all depends on the cost and what not,i'm not in a hurry so i'm gonna do my research and see whats the best way to go.i appreciate your input tho.
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