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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 06:52 AM
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Been wanting a gs400 for a couple of years, saved up some money and got one,....new to this forum but not new to customizing cars and trucks,...can't wait to make a few changes to my very clean 98 gs400
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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 07:12 AM
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Welcome to the forum. Be sure to read all the stickies at the top of the forum, alot of great info.
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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 07:58 AM
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welcome sir! lets see some pictures of your car! remember, to keep it original and happy modding!
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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 09:40 AM
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If the car has over 100K, definitely inspect those motor/tranny mounts and lower balljoints.
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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 08:55 PM
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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 10:17 PM
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welcome to the club,nice car,although i'd loose the pinstripe and those wheels.
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Old Mar 16, 2013 | 06:42 AM
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The rims are lame,...I hate almost anything enkie puts out,....they came with he car when I bought it,....I'll keep them for a winter set as it snows and is salty here half the time.
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Old Mar 16, 2013 | 10:42 AM
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Looking good, Harley. You might need to take care of that windshield wiper, though. Looks like one is in the snow position and the other isn't.
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Old Mar 16, 2013 | 04:25 PM
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 10:18 PM
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Welcome! Alotta of useful and interesting info on here! Happy modding!
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 10:24 PM
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Car looks good man!
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 10:59 PM
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Yeah peel those pinstripes off. Use a heat gun or hair dryer for easy removal. Some 18" 06 GS430 wheel looks good on a white GS. Get those for the summer
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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 07:52 PM
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the pin strips are gone,..only 5 bucks and an hours worth of work,...kinda a little to rice if you know what i mean,...im working on a summer set of wheels and tires...not sure if im gonna go chrome or some other finish....i will update some pics tomarrow or something of some recent led, and detail work
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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by BayAreaLex
If the car has over 100K, definitely inspect those motor/tranny mounts and lower balljoints.

yea she has 180k on her,...the power train feels good upon full acceleration....how ever i do think its time for new shocks. and definetly a new harmonic balancer....
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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 08:01 PM
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Congrats on the GS and welcome to Club Lexus
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