Notices
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005) Discussion about the second generation GS300, GS400 and GS430 (1998 - 2005)

New wheels and drop thoughts please

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 22, 2015 | 04:23 PM
  #16  
LeXUsFeEVa's Avatar
LeXUsFeEVa
Rookie
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 58
Likes: 0
From: CA
Default

drop it another inch and get spacers for a more flush fitment. Liking the burgundy tho!
Reply
Old Mar 2, 2016 | 09:12 PM
  #17  
Guido2325's Avatar
Guido2325
Thread Starter
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
From: Texas
Default

Originally Posted by LeXUsFeEVa
drop it another inch and get spacers for a more flush fitment. Liking the burgundy tho!
I finally got to drop it another two inches Lexus FAM! My back wheels are Tuckin kind of hard for some 18s if I say so myself Lowlife or no life I am now in search of the Lexus mode parfume kit and then repaint it oh yeah and I also got my interior in the making diamond stitching it here are my neck pads for now










Reply
Old Mar 4, 2016 | 09:26 AM
  #18  
GS3KID's Avatar
GS3KID
Driver
 
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 137
Likes: 1
From: UT
Default

just curious is your lip a Rep? it looks really good if it is one. and did you put it on yourself? tbh i hated those headlights, until i saw your car! they work really well!!
Reply
Old Mar 4, 2016 | 11:14 AM
  #19  
Guido2325's Avatar
Guido2325
Thread Starter
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
From: Texas
Default

Originally Posted by GS3KID
just curious is your lip a Rep? it looks really good if it is one. and did you put it on yourself? tbh i hated those headlights, until i saw your car! they work really well!!
Yes just a normal eBay lip I think I got it for 100$ lol I'm gonna color match it soon, and yeah they lights are a little panty dropper lol
Reply
Old Mar 4, 2016 | 11:15 AM
  #20  
Guido2325's Avatar
Guido2325
Thread Starter
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
From: Texas
Default

Originally Posted by Guido2325
Yes just a normal eBay lip I think I got it for 100$ lol I'm gonna color match it soon, and yeah they lights are a little panty dropper lol
It's very easy to Install I did it myself it comes with instructions on how to do it
Reply
Old Mar 4, 2016 | 01:00 PM
  #21  
GS3KID's Avatar
GS3KID
Driver
 
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 137
Likes: 1
From: UT
Default

Originally Posted by Guido2325
It's very easy to Install I did it myself it comes with instructions on how to do it

awesome do you happen to know the seller? ive been burned by a few rep peices before haha
Reply
Old Mar 4, 2016 | 10:14 PM
  #22  
firelizard's Avatar
firelizard
Moderator
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 2,139
Likes: 512
From: Canada
Default

Have you considered wheel spacers?
Reply
Old Mar 9, 2016 | 02:19 PM
  #23  
Guido2325's Avatar
Guido2325
Thread Starter
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
From: Texas
Default

Originally Posted by firelizard
Have you considered wheel spacers?
Yes I have just don't know which ones yet ... I'm thinking about putting a half inch in the back and quarter in the front
Reply
ClubLexus Stories

Celebrating Lexus & Toyota from Around the Globe

story-0

TRD Off-Road Premium: Best 2026 4Runner, Except This One Thing

 Michael S. Palmer
story-1

Top 10 Lexus & Toyotas to Drive Before You Die!

 Joe Kucinski
story-2

Top 10 Lexus/Toyotas With The LEAST 5-Year Depreciation

 Joe Kucinski
story-3

Lexus LC500 Convertible Auction: A Preview of Rising Values?

 Brett Foote
story-4

GX 550 vs TX 550: Best 3-Row Luxury Lexus Family Hauler

 Michael S. Palmer
story-5

9 Best Lexus Models You Can Buy for Half Price (And 1 You Shouldn't!)

 Joe Kucinski
story-6

2026 Lexus NX Buyer's Guide: Models, Features, Prices & More!

 Brett Foote
story-7

Top 10 Reasons to Buy a Lexus TX 550h+ (& 3 Reasons to AVOID!)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-8

Top 10 Lexus & Toyota Models of the 1990s RANKED!

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Great Toyotas That Could Have Been Lexus Models

 Joe Kucinski
Old Mar 9, 2016 | 06:30 PM
  #24  
firelizard's Avatar
firelizard
Moderator
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 2,139
Likes: 512
From: Canada
Default

If you use a 12mm spacer in the back, you will need extended studs. The smallest bolt-on I have seen, ever, is 15mm, and you would have the opposite issue and need to install shorter studs or cut yours. A 5mm spacer is probably okay in the front, but I would reckon that an 8mm spacer would also require extended studs for safe thread engagement.

Determining what size you want is easy though, just grab a ruler.
Reply
Old May 18, 2016 | 03:18 PM
  #25  
Guido2325's Avatar
Guido2325
Thread Starter
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
From: Texas
Default

Originally Posted by firelizard
If you use a 12mm spacer in the back, you will need extended studs. The smallest bolt-on I have seen, ever, is 15mm, and you would have the opposite issue and need to install shorter studs or cut yours. A 5mm spacer is probably okay in the front, but I would reckon that an 8mm spacer would also require extended studs for safe thread engagement.

Determining what size you want is easy though, just grab a ruler.
I actually am going to buy some 20s and I ended up dropping it about another inch or two and I also put in some nice seat covers <br >
<br >
Reply
Old May 18, 2016 | 03:21 PM
  #26  
mate01's Avatar
mate01
Pole Position
 
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 220
Likes: 8
From: FL
Default

It looks like you gave it a proper wash with plenty of soapage
Reply
Old May 19, 2016 | 09:02 PM
  #27  
AmanO's Avatar
AmanO
Intermediate
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 304
Likes: 8
From: Ohio
Default

I want to know how bad the HID pattern is in those headlights.

I would also like to trade you fogs. I could not pay twice as much for the clear ones as they wanted for the smoked ones.

Also, YTF do they have it so you cannot turn the fogs on without the headlights on? The WHOLE POINT of fogs is to drive WITHOUT diffusing all your low beam light at other people. If they are considered "driving" lights, then I do not see the point, as the beam is way too low to help much.
Reply
Old May 21, 2016 | 10:20 PM
  #28  
2jNoise401's Avatar
2jNoise401
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
From: Rhode Island
Default

Looks good. Cars out together real well!
Reply
Old Jun 3, 2016 | 09:14 AM
  #29  
timherb20's Avatar
timherb20
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
From: DFW,Texas
Default

What part of TX are you in?
Reply
Old Jun 3, 2016 | 09:42 AM
  #30  
Agent$mith's Avatar
Agent$mith
Intermediate
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 305
Likes: 6
From: Texas
Default

Welcome and looking good. I always thought about getting those led fog lights off eBay or keeping my yellow OEM ones. You added hid to them right and how do they look? I've read on eBay some of those lenses can't take too much heat and don't recommend hid in them as it may burn the lenses after extensive usage.

The drop looks good and the leather looks nice. I would do the JDM widow visors, 01+ DIY chrome grille, and LED depo/01+ OEM tail lights in the rear. I'm not a fan of the front lip and have the TTE replica one after my real one broke in an accident.

Have fun in the forums.
Reply



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 06:32 PM.

story-0
TRD Off-Road Premium: Best 2026 4Runner, Except This One Thing

Slideshow: diving into 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium's pricing, performance, fuel economy, features, and amenities!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-23 13:09:18


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Lexus & Toyotas to Drive Before You Die!

Slideshow: the 10 Lexus and Toyota vehicles you need to drive before you die.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-23 10:34:24


VIEW MORE
story-2
Top 10 Lexus/Toyotas With The LEAST 5-Year Depreciation

Slideshow: Top 10 Lexus/Toyota models with the lowest 5-year depreciation rate.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-08 12:19:06


VIEW MORE
story-3
Lexus LC500 Convertible Auction: A Preview of Rising Values?

The LC hasn't even disappeared from the Lexus lineup yet, and we're already seeing signs of an explosive market.

By Brett Foote | 2026-04-06 09:25:02


VIEW MORE
story-4
GX 550 vs TX 550: Best 3-Row Luxury Lexus Family Hauler

Slideshow: comparing the pricings, specs, power, fuel economy, fun-factor, and features of the GX 550 Luxury+ and TX 550h+ Luxury.

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-03-19 13:44:11


VIEW MORE
story-5
9 Best Lexus Models You Can Buy for Half Price (And 1 You Shouldn't!)

Slideshow: 9 best Lexus models you can buy for half price and 1 you should avoid

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-03-19 12:01:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
2026 Lexus NX Buyer's Guide: Models, Features, Prices & More!

Here's everything you need to know about the latest NX.

By Brett Foote | 2026-03-19 11:56:59


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Reasons to Buy a Lexus TX 550h+ (& 3 Reasons to AVOID!)

Slideshow: reviewing the 2026 Lexus TX 550h+ Luxury plug-in hybrid crossover SUV!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-03-05 19:04:47


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Lexus & Toyota Models of the 1990s RANKED!

Slideshow: Top 10 Lexus and Toyota model of the 1990s ranked.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-03-04 12:35:11


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Great Toyotas That Could Have Been Lexus Models

Slideshow: 10 Toyotas that could have been Lexus models.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 11:44:33


VIEW MORE