TOM'S Supercharged GS--now officially here
10-29-06, 04:13 AM
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Wow, looks cool. Note that it says, kaihatsuchuu, which means under development. There isn't any more information than that, I think. I'm not sure about Tom's, but typically the Japanese parts manufacturers will post some kind of MSRP. I don't see any yet. Just FYI.
10-29-06, 08:35 AM
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If you want to see a good idea of the power it will have, look at the kit they use for the SC430:
最大出力 250(340) kW(PS)/5,700 r.p.m
最大トルク540(55.0)N･m(kg･m.)/3,900 r.p.m
for 1.2Million Yen for ~340hp... not remotely worth it.
It's maybe 2,3 lbs of boost at most based on these numbers.
最大出力 250(340) kW(PS)/5,700 r.p.m
最大トルク540(55.0)N･m(kg･m.)/3,900 r.p.m
for 1.2Million Yen for ~340hp... not remotely worth it.
It's maybe 2,3 lbs of boost at most based on these numbers.
10-30-06, 11:14 AM
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EV ftw!!!
I love the body kit posted on there though : 
Very clean, not overdone, those quad tips look so mean!
Very clean, not overdone, those quad tips look so mean!
Last edited by LexFather; 10-30-06 at 06:57 PM.
10-30-06, 05:22 PM
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Unless somebody has some info that I don't I have to assume we will be seeing a 380 to 400 hp GS460 for the 2008 model year.
So unless you already have your GS430 modded to the extreme and find it more practical to just supercharge your GS430 at the cost of 6-8 grand and likely decreased reliability in your drivetrain and reduced comfort in drivability...
I'd just take the hit on depreciation and get the 460 with just as much, if not more power as that kit will likely ever give you anyway.
So unless you already have your GS430 modded to the extreme and find it more practical to just supercharge your GS430 at the cost of 6-8 grand and likely decreased reliability in your drivetrain and reduced comfort in drivability...
I'd just take the hit on depreciation and get the 460 with just as much, if not more power as that kit will likely ever give you anyway.
10-30-06, 07:52 PM
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I read this thread and can understand where everyone is coming from. To me if I had the money it's simply the fact that I can pull up to a E55 or M5 and surprise the hell out of him with my supercharged GS. The look on their face is PRICELESS .
We all know there's some baller's in here and if they do make it then they'll step to the plate.
.We all know there's some baller's in here and if they do make it then they'll step to the plate.
10-30-06, 08:23 PM
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I read this thread and can understand where everyone is coming from. To me if I had the money it's simply the fact that I can pull up to a E55 or M5 and surprise the hell out of him with my supercharged GS. The look on their face is PRICELESS .
We all know there's some baller's in here and if they do make it then they'll step to the plate.
.We all know there's some baller's in here and if they do make it then they'll step to the plate.
Btw everyone, here is the site in English
http://www.tomsracing.co.jp/e/index.html
11-02-06, 06:21 AM
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EV ftw!!!
11-27-06, 04:13 PM
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can't win for loosing.... dayum!!! every lexus i buy with the intent to mod, never has mod's available... just sold the sc400.... turbo kit never showed up in 5 yrs of owning.... now this!!! kit available for GS350 and 430??? why not the 300!!!