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Old Sep 5, 2015 | 11:09 AM
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Hello All, this is my first Lexus build which is a 2001 GS430 (200,000 miles) I purchased from the Toyota dealer in Cincinnati, Ohio where I'm currently turning wrenches. I have access to all things Toyota so don't hesitate to ask any question, just give me time to respond. Thanks





TTE Lip and yellow fogs





19's and headlamps lenses cleaned








Day 1
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Old Sep 5, 2015 | 11:12 AM
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awesome work man looks like we both have the first day mods already done. Whered you get the lip and how hard was it to put on?
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Old Sep 5, 2015 | 11:43 AM
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TTE $60

http://www.ebay.com/itm/221138796909?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
I had to trim the "mounting ears" off with a dremel tool and saw, then used "fender screws" tomount with no glueing needed. I"ll get pics in a few minutes
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Thats a Nice looking whip you got there.The more I see people post there mileage makes me wanna keep my car more and more.I've been looking for that lip for tge longest to its the best one for our 2gs its looks classy
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Old Sep 5, 2015 | 06:30 PM
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Thanks for the compliments! I used speed nuts to fasten my TTE Lip to the bumper so i can remove it without too much hassle if needed. I did have to cut off the mounting ears on the lip due to them not matching up to my bumper. Here's some pics of how I installed it...




Speed nuts from Autozone





installed 6 of them to secure it properly





todays upgrades, clear side markers. not sure if i'm diggin' them though

Ebay link to the Lip
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Welcome to the forum...
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Old Sep 5, 2015 | 07:53 PM
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Green and with 200K miles. Must have been VERY short money We all know you get a lot of car for the money and 200K miles is break in mileage. Make sure the timing belt was done. Welcome aboard.
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Old Sep 7, 2015 | 07:59 AM
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Congrats on the GS and welcome to Club Lexus
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Green with the gold rims looks pretty nice if you ask me, the lip is also a nice addition. Do you have the service history on it?
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Old Sep 7, 2015 | 07:35 PM
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Really rare to see a green GS430, nice pick up!
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Great color!
I have Midnight Pine Pearl GS430 too.

Did you change the fogs to those yellow tinted ones? :O
I would've keep it stock 'cause those are wanted and look way better imo.
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Old Sep 8, 2015 | 02:02 PM
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Dreamcar88 I bought lip from ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/221138796909?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Also, I installed with speed nuts versus adhesives





Lutkis yeah my left side clear fog was cracked
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i pmed you. i found the speed nuts at autzone like you said. I just need to find what size bolts you used looks like 10 mill..

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