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Old Mar 10, 2015 | 03:29 PM
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Bought my very first Lexis last night! Beyond stoked but im not quite sure where I should start/what everybody has experience with/pics!

She is a 1998 GS 400- dark green

Looking to start with a solid tint job, lights, and some rims and tires! What does everybody like/pics of your rigs!! Good websites to start out!? Anything and everything helps!!
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Old Mar 10, 2015 | 04:11 PM
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Welcome to Club Lexus

Do some searching, this car has been around for 17 years, you'll find MANY threads with many pictures. Check out our build thread section of the GS forum, you'll find many pics there as well.
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Old Mar 10, 2015 | 04:12 PM
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Also, scroll down the first post of this thread, you'll see a many links under "Picture Collection Threads"

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...iy-thread.html

and many pics in google

Heres the thread for your color code (Imperial Jade Mica):

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...en-owners.html
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Old Mar 10, 2015 | 04:18 PM
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Old Mar 10, 2015 | 05:34 PM
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Congrats on the GS and welcome to Club Lexus
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Old Mar 10, 2015 | 05:52 PM
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Welcome! Congrats on finding the best forum for the 2GS. Can't wait to see what you have in store for your car!
Just as a note before anyone else says it:
Don't rush your build, invest in quality, "real" parts that will last. You'll thank yourself later. Check out the sub-forum for everyones builds to see some well built 2GSs.
Good luck!
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Old Mar 10, 2015 | 05:54 PM
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This is my baby! Pretty much 100% Stock, some minor changes (brakes and such) but I get to start from scratch customizing her my way
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Old Mar 10, 2015 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by D3V3LOP3R
Welcome! Congrats on finding the best forum for the 2GS. Can't wait to see what you have in store for your car!
Just as a note before anyone else says it:
Don't rush your build, invest in quality, "real" parts that will last. You'll thank yourself later. Check out the sub-forum for everyones builds to see some well built 2GSs.
Good luck!
Thank you! I plan on it! Going to enjoy the journey and do it right the first time! Ill be around asking for opinions and help! SOO excited!
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Old Mar 10, 2015 | 06:03 PM
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Welcome to CL... Check my FAQs page in my signature? We are hear to help...
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Old Mar 10, 2015 | 07:35 PM
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Welcome to CL. Easily the best DIY and FAQ site for owners of these cars.

Where should you start? Just drive it and enjoy the experience! Take it on the highway and see how smooth this car is.

And then get ready to be tempted with mods to make it even better. Post some more pics when you can as well.
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Old Mar 10, 2015 | 09:07 PM
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Welcome to cl.
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Old Mar 11, 2015 | 05:24 PM
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Welcome! Your in the right place!This forum has been such a good learning tool!
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Old Mar 11, 2015 | 05:31 PM
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when i get a new used car i always do the maintenance stuff first. fluids all around. plugs. timing belt. seals.

and on the 2nd gens...lower ball joints

then plan out your build so you dont end up just trying things out (im not sure if youve built a car before so its hard to have an idea if this is your first)

have fun!
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