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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 07:05 AM
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Body kit is something you dont change too often. Wheels on the other hand you can change like gloves! So, I say get a kit.
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 06:23 PM
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Oh just do the kit already and show us some pics.
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Amgenlee
Oh just do the kit already and show us some pics.
Kinda bodacious for your first post!
At least you're in agreement with everyone else.
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Ice350
Kinda bodacious for your first post!
At least you're in agreement with everyone else.
lol........u get that kit yet?
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Heng350
lol........u get that kit yet?
Few issues:
-I like the GS without a kit.
-The car is a daily driver and I'm not in the mood to navigate dips and curbs.
-I want a coupe, a G37 (Lexus doesn't make a coupe for me)....but if I get a kit it means the GS is a keeper.
-Lastly, I want some 5 spoke wheels bad.
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 07:47 PM
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mann just man up get some job design kits just let me know when u order one so i can try get mine half off...two for one baby

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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Ice350
...I want new wheels but I am starting to not like the front end and a kit would make it better.
So which should I do?
Wheels and a drop first. Then get the kit.

BUT... If you're thinking of 22's, then definately the kit 1st because the 22's without the drop and kit will give you a Lexus Donk.

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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Ice350
Few issues:
-I like the GS without a kit.
-The car is a daily driver and I'm not in the mood to navigate dips and curbs.
-I want a coupe, a G37 (Lexus doesn't make a coupe for me)....but if I get a kit it means the GS is a keeper.
-Lastly, I want some 5 spoke wheels bad.
PM me if you want wheels. Just found a wheel that's 5 spoke and I LOVE IT. I'm not too much for 5 spoke but honestly, if I had the money I would pull the trigger.
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 09:44 AM
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I say sell your wheels and then get a nice set. Go for some coilovers with it. Then slap on a nice subtle kit if u want to be conservative with how it sits.

And two car payments don't mean u can't mess with the car I'm a living example.

Oh and I know someone selling a set of 5 spoke marions. Let me know
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by LMNis250
I say sell your wheels and then get a nice set. Go for some coilovers with it. Then slap on a nice subtle kit if u want to be conservative with how it sits.

And two car payments don't mean u can't mess with the car I'm a living example.

Oh and I know someone selling a set of 5 spoke marions. Let me know
Okay, I'm interested in the Marions. Tell me more.
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 08:04 PM
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Pm superi0ro1
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 10:14 PM
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seems like you're waiting for someone to tell you: go for the rims
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 10:57 PM
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For you it's got to be the "wheels". You seem to be a wheel guy more than a body kit person.
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by hierohead
seems like you're waiting for someone to tell you: go for the rims
No, that's not true.
I am interested in a kit ONLY because I am a modder at heart.....but I really don't want one. They change the car but are a pain in the butt. Great for garage queens and weekend warriors but too much drama for daily driving. I want to drive, bob and weave, put my foot in it sometimes, take curves in a haste......not look out for every curb and dip....watching out for that parking cement thingy. I've been there before and I'm not feeling it.
Plus, I really believe the 3GS does not need a kit. It has a tall body. A kit makes it even taller taking away any sleekness the car has.
I may still get one some day when the car is no longer a daily....if I have it that long. WHeels do more of what I am looking for. 5 spokes have that bold and expressive presense when they are turning and even when they are sitting still. Those big spokes really pick up the eye. You're drawn to them.
I'm too cheap to do both at the same time so it's one or the other.

I know what I'm going to do.
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 10:45 PM
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I would do a kit and complete the package. Be careful though because some kits make the car look cheap
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