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

Just purchased 2003 GS300 sport design

Old 05-19-03, 01:08 PM
  #1  
BNR34
Lexus Fanatic
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
BNR34's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: So Cal
Posts: 6,858
Likes: 0
Received 25 Likes on 22 Posts
Smile Just purchased 2003 GS300 sport design (lots of pics)

My dad just bought a 2003 GS300 sport design yesterday, wow this thing is beautiful

Do you guys all know the new sport design car come with the exact same rear lip spoiler from the Tom's version Toyota Aristo V300? I was shock when I saw that

I will try to take some pics this weekend along with my 2002 Skyline GTR.

I will be taking care of this car from now on, so I will be a frequent visitor here now. Looking forward to meet all of you.

Man too many forum to go to now, GS, GTR, WRX................

Last edited by BNR34; 05-25-03 at 06:06 PM.
Old 05-19-03, 01:29 PM
  #2  
chuckisc
Lexus Test Driver
 
chuckisc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 929
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 1 Post
Default POST PICTURES PLEASE!

Congrats you lucky dawg you! HAHAHAHA Can't wait to see the pics man.... Yeah! the trunk-lip spoiler is HOT!!!!!!!!!
Old 05-19-03, 01:30 PM
  #3  
LEXISM
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (2)
 
LEXISM's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: LONG BEACH, SOCAL!
Posts: 3,467
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Talking skyline?

you have a skyline GTR, where?how? How much ? any pics ?
Old 05-19-03, 02:57 PM
  #4  
GSXOTIC
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (6)
 
GSXOTIC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: SoCal
Posts: 2,547
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Lexism, go to Motorex.com they are the importer for Skyline. I think BNR probably got it from Motorex since he is in California.
Old 05-19-03, 06:24 PM
  #5  
GS4Will
Lexus Fanatic
 
GS4Will's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: California
Posts: 5,445
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

very nice indeed....and the BNR..wow..

now, if you want to see Aristo Toms version front bumper, i think i will be putting it onto my GS...it is sitting in my room, ready to go ..just trying to figure out which mesh and oval fog light matches the best
Old 05-19-03, 08:17 PM
  #6  
D-MAN63
Lexus Champion
 
D-MAN63's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: CLUBLEXUS USA
Posts: 3,736
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Congrats on the new ride. I just want to know, is your headlights "black chrome" or does it look like the 01-02 lights with the greenish tint? Please do post pics !
Old 05-19-03, 09:14 PM
  #7  
MrSypher
Lexus Fanatic
 
MrSypher's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 5,145
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Congrats on the new purchase of the 03 SportDesign.. Great choice...
Old 05-19-03, 11:30 PM
  #8  
BNR34
Lexus Fanatic
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
BNR34's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: So Cal
Posts: 6,858
Likes: 0
Received 25 Likes on 22 Posts
Default

LEXISM.................GSXOTIC is right on. You can buy any Skyline GTR your heart desire from Motorex. I got mine from Motorex. It is the only legal way to get one in the U.S.

GS4Will..............the Tom's version Aristo V300 is so hot, I was in Tokyo 4 months ago, and I was drooling on that car so hard I first saw a brand new one parked on the street, then I saw another one at Tokyo Auto Salon. Since I still haven't got enough of it, so I went to a Toyota dealer to see it again How did you get the bumper? I tried to buy the Tom's Aristo V300 rear badge from the dealer in Tokyo and the sales guy told me only real owner are allow to buy the parts

DIESELMAN63.............the housing on all headlights are much darker then the 01-02 lights with the greenish tint. Lexus call it the "Titanium" look. I really like it. I will post pics ASAP.

Thank you all for the kind words. I had to put some brake pads on my other car so I don't have time tonight to post pics. Please be patient

Last edited by BNR34; 05-20-03 at 10:46 AM.
Old 05-19-03, 11:46 PM
  #9  
GS4Will
Lexus Fanatic
 
GS4Will's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: California
Posts: 5,445
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

BNR..there are two toms version available..one is ~550k-600k nd another is ~800k yen..if i remember correctly..they are both nicely tuned by Toms..with different goodies on the car..i could just settle for the milder version....

guess if i puton my toms front bumper and get new Egoist wheels that has similar style to toms wheels, i would be 10% there
Old 05-20-03, 10:55 AM
  #10  
BNR34
Lexus Fanatic
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
BNR34's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: So Cal
Posts: 6,858
Likes: 0
Received 25 Likes on 22 Posts
Default

Originally posted by GS4Will
BNR..there are two toms version available..one is ~550k-600k nd another is ~800k yen..if i remember correctly..they are both nicely tuned by Toms..with different goodies on the car..i could just settle for the milder version....

guess if i puton my toms front bumper and get new Egoist wheels that has similar style to toms wheels, i would be 10% there
As far as I know, in Japan, Toyota sells 3 versions of the Aristo tuned by Tom's, main differences are their power output, they are something like 330 ps, 350 ps and 370 ps. Those 3 cars also have other trims/brakes/suspension differences. I didn't read all the details since I can't buy them anyway. The worst part is the 330 ps one with twin turbos 2JZGTE with Tom's suspension, Tom's 18" wheels, cat. back exhaust/Tom's ECU, factory NAV.......blah blah is still cheaper then the base model GS300 here I hate the Japanese

Hopefully I get to see your bumper once you put it on your car, so I can re-live my moment in Tokyo
Old 05-20-03, 11:30 AM
  #11  
Richie
Lexus Fanatic
 
Richie's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Netherlands
Posts: 19,103
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

You've got a nice collection of cars at home!!!
Old 05-20-03, 12:55 PM
  #12  
Sam Khoury
Lead Lap
 
Sam Khoury's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: New York
Posts: 648
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Congratulations on the purchase. I'm sure you'll love yours as much as I love my 2002 SportDesign.
Old 05-20-03, 04:05 PM
  #13  
BNR34
Lexus Fanatic
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
BNR34's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: So Cal
Posts: 6,858
Likes: 0
Received 25 Likes on 22 Posts
Default

Richie...........thanks Your GS look very nice too.

Sam Khoury...........yeah I know your Sport Design is just as nice.

A few questions for you guys. So is it true that the Euro-tuned suspension on the Sport Design is basically the same shocks from the L-tune with the stock spring rate? Do the Sport Design have a lower ride height compare to the stock GS? From looking at it, they look the same, I am just curious.

I also heard a rumor the Sport Design comes with the L-tune steering ECU, is that true?

Last edited by BNR34; 05-20-03 at 04:06 PM.
Old 05-20-03, 04:30 PM
  #14  
MrSypher
Lexus Fanatic
 
MrSypher's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 5,145
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally posted by BNR34
Richie...........thanks Your GS look very nice too.

Sam Khoury...........yeah I know your Sport Design is just as nice.

A few questions for you guys. So is it true that the Euro-tuned suspension on the Sport Design is basically the same shocks from the L-tune with the stock spring rate? Do the Sport Design have a lower ride height compare to the stock GS? From looking at it, they look the same, I am just curious.

I also heard a rumor the Sport Design comes with the L-tune steering ECU, is that true?
Same ride height as regular GS's.. Just L-Tuned Struts with factory springs and yes it does come with an L-Tuned ECU...
Old 05-20-03, 05:30 PM
  #15  
J.P.
Boardroom Thug

 
J.P.'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Treasury
Posts: 8,764
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Can you get the Nav\ML with the Sport Design? They show a pic of the SD with it, but it isn't an option on the website.

Nice ride, I like the natural leather look bigtime.

Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Quick Reply: Just purchased 2003 GS300 sport design



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 01:45 PM.