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Old Apr 20, 2003 | 02:41 PM
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Hey im new in this forum. I currently drive an 2002 GS300 and was wonderin if there is actually a L-Tuned kit for it. I know that there is an L Tuned IS300 but is there one for the GS too? Im new in this lexus thing so help would be much appreciated. It would be great if you guys can include a picture too.
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Old Apr 20, 2003 | 02:58 PM
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YES!!!!! thw L tuned products can be purchased for the GS and you can get them for very good prices from carson toyota they're a CL vendor .www.ltuned.com or www.parts@carsontoyota.com
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Old Apr 20, 2003 | 03:05 PM
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EterNal, definitely get it, the difference is night and day. you don't lose much comfort and the handling is drastically improved. it drives much better esepecially with 18s on. check steve at carson toyota he has the best prices, also since you are in maryland, take it to SRT for the install. they did a great job spending alot of time with it and they have done it before unlike many of the lex dealers in our area who haven't even heard of l-tuned.
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Old Apr 20, 2003 | 03:22 PM
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Originally posted by tommie
YES!!!!! thw L tuned products can be purchased for the GS and you can get them for very good prices from carson toyota they're a CL vendor .www.ltuned.com or www.parts@carsontoyota.com
This is the link for Carson's L-Tuned parts page:

http://www.l-tunedparts.com
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Old Apr 20, 2003 | 03:23 PM
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Welcome to ClubLexus!

Just to clarify... there are a number of L-tuned parts for the GS, mainly suspension and bodykit (grill and side skirts) not sure which you are looking for.

You can see all the parts on www.ltuned.com. I've got the L-tuned aero kit on my black GS.

Several vendors offer these items from sale, I got mine from Steve Ganz (Carson Toyota) at www.l-tunedparts.com

Here's a picture of mine. Note that the lip spoiler is not L-tuned, it's made by a company called TTE.


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Old Apr 20, 2003 | 05:55 PM
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Welcome!! And definitely L-Tune your suspension regardless. Comfort is not compromised (and to me, in some ways, improved since the body no longer seems to wobble around on top of the suspension), cornering more sure and steering feel markedly improved. No down side and best bang for the buck available. See the official L-Tuned website for descriptions and some artsyfartsy graphics. Then get the parts from Steve Ganz (warrrantied by Lexus, btw) and, if you get them installed at a Lexus dealer, the installation is also warrantied!!

Do it soon!!
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Old Apr 20, 2003 | 06:42 PM
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You don't have to get the parts from Steve Ganz; you can order them directly from your dealer. As mooretorque mentioned, if you get them installed there then they are covered under the factory warranty. Good luck in your decision!
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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 02:59 AM
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Thanks, Iceman! I should have mentioned that L-Tuned is available through the dealer, but that Steve is about 10% less than the listed retail price.
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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 09:29 AM
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Originally posted by mooretorque
Thanks, Iceman! I should have mentioned that L-Tuned is available through the dealer, but that Steve is about 10% less than the listed retail price.
I must agree. Most dealers will overcharge you compared to Steve's great prices!

-Anthony
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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 11:34 AM
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Do Steve's prices include shipping to your dealer for installation? I'd hate to see someone save 10% on the parts and then pay way more than that for delivery!
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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 12:36 PM
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I'm not interested in the skirts but what about the springs and shocks? Are the l tuned springs like a tein spring where I can lower my car to minimize the wheel gap? Would you recommend this mod over getting daizen sways?
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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 12:52 PM
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Are the l tuned springs like a tein spring where I can lower my car to minimize the wheel gap?
No, they are just shorter, stiffer springs. You are thinking of Tein coilover suspensions, which are adjustable.

Would you recommend this mod over getting daizen sways?
Yes. Sways will help you corner flatter but will do much less to suppress the pogoing effect of the stock suspension when confronted with ANY elevation change. But then, I'd ALSO get the sways!! (And mine are in route!!)
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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 01:25 PM
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L-tuned is strongly recommended from everyone. Cost effective and does wonders to the car.
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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 02:09 PM
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Originally posted by Iceman
You don't have to get the parts from Steve Ganz; you can order them directly from your dealer.
I'd say a good percentage of dealers have no idea what LTuned even is, especially now that they are no longer in existence. Isn't that right?
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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 03:08 PM
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saw lsportline rims being sold.. with tires, over 7G @ the dealer show room!!!
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