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Old May 29, 2009 | 07:43 PM
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Okay I got my new wheels put on today and got to be honest, I'm luving it. I was hesitant on getting 20" wheels because I didn't want to ride on 30 profiles. Once I found out that I could run 245/35 (thanks Nixsun79) I decided on 20". They are mounted on Bridgestone potenza 960 pole position. I will post a review on the tires later after some mileage. My stocks were Mich. Pilot Sport PS2.
I also want to thank DunnoJack for all his help in PS wheels onto my car and dissing my first selection so bad that he even chimed in "I wouldn't pay $100 for those wheels" or something like that. DunnoJack I owe you for helping me see the error of my ways

Anyway your comments are appreciated.


Grocery list of needs:
1. Drop (Tanabe Springs- NF210)
2. Exhaust (Tanabe Medallion)
3. Lights
4. Body Kit
5. Nav/DVD Mod
6. Paint roof black (DJ I will need your help to photoshop that so I can see what it will look like with black roof)
7. Mirror covers


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Attached Thumbnails 06 GS430 With New Shoes-gs430a.jpg   06 GS430 With New Shoes-gs430b.jpg   06 GS430 With New Shoes-gs430c.jpg   06 GS430 With New Shoes-gs430d.jpg   06 GS430 With New Shoes-gs430e.jpg  


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Old May 29, 2009 | 08:03 PM
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if thats not yet on a drop, that to me still looks beautiful. Great choice of wheels. Also I have those 960 tires on my is250 and the ride is still smooth just like the ones i bought the car with.
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Old May 29, 2009 | 08:18 PM
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Very good choice, very clean. Dunnojack has saved another GS life ....Great job dude!
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Old May 29, 2009 | 08:22 PM
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And what wheels are they?
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Old May 29, 2009 | 08:28 PM
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looking good even without a drop..
i like ur list of needs except painting the roof black.. it's just me..
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Old May 29, 2009 | 08:49 PM
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where in az are you? click the link in my profile, we are having a meet at the pavillions tomorrow night.
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Old May 29, 2009 | 08:57 PM
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Ballin.....a drop is definitely needed
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Old May 29, 2009 | 09:37 PM
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it's weird. these 10 spoke wheels don't seem to need lowering. same with nixsun's car and his 10spoke vossens

or maybe it's the silver color?


everyone is getting 10 spoke these days.
who's gonna be the CEO of the 10-spoke club?


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Old May 29, 2009 | 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
Very good choice, very clean. Dunnojack has saved another GS life ....Great job dude!
Thanks and Yes he has. DJ is the man

Originally Posted by dunnojack
it's weird. these 10 spoke wheels don't seem to need lowering. same with nixsun's car and his 10spoke vossens

or maybe it's the silver color?


everyone is getting 10 spoke these days.
who's gonna be the CEO of the 10-spoke club?

DJ, thanks again for all your help. I think it's the silver color but in the sunlight you can see that it needs a drop especially in the front. that's the next step, just gotta butter up the wife (LOL).

I'm just glad to be in the 10-spoke club, my wife said the original chrome wheels looked like patrick from sponge bob

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Old May 29, 2009 | 10:30 PM
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Hey thanks everyone that has commented, I'm still learning how to respond to all comments at once.

*I live in Phoenix, I will see about making it out tomorrow at 6pm.

*The wheels are Ace Alloy "Executive" 20" x 8.5" all the way around.

*Agree, does need a drop (mild)
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Old May 29, 2009 | 11:43 PM
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looks good!
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Old May 30, 2009 | 12:59 AM
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do you have its old shoe?
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Old May 30, 2009 | 08:28 AM
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Looks awesome RG!!! love the wheels!

Wish you lived in FL, we have a lot of similar mods for our cars would be good to work with someone on it. I'm glad we have clublexus to share though!

That is funny about the black roof. I was thinking about doing a black CF hood, but kinda shied away from it because of all the ricers with it. Never thought about just doing the roof though. I don't know what I think... would probably just leave it alone.

I am thinking about painting that grey strip under the doors to match the inner spokes of my wheels. The part right under the chrome.
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Old May 30, 2009 | 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by stormforge
looks good!
thanks for the comment
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Old May 30, 2009 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by ppi_dol_ee
do you have its old shoe?
I do have them, I sent you a PM, attached is a pic of the wheels
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