GS - 3rd Gen (2006-2011) Discussion about the 2006+ model GS300, GS350, GS430, GS450H and GS460

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Old 08-31-10, 07:34 PM
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Very nice work, not sure why track a 3gs but if it floats ure boat enjoy.
Old 08-31-10, 07:35 PM
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very unique looking 3GS....I think I like it....besides the splitter. Nice work either way.
Old 08-31-10, 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by dunnojack
can you even turn the front wheels?
yea full turns no rub and i could lower it a bit more .

Originally Posted by LIMS407
holy smokes,,,like the blackout theme for the rims,,
Originally Posted by 3GS404
Wow.. Really stand out from the crown..greats
Originally Posted by Chancellor
very unique looking 3GS....I think I like it....besides the splitter. Nice work either way.
Thanks for the comments

Originally Posted by GS350Lexus
Very nice work, not sure why track a 3gs but if it floats ure boat enjoy.

try it once and see how you like it. And thanks!
Old 09-01-10, 12:14 AM
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Very nice!! Looks real good with those wheels. What other mods have you done?
Old 09-01-10, 02:09 AM
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dope wheels and shiny paint.
Old 09-01-10, 03:46 AM
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i'm diggin this. very different, but very interesting. love the step lip on such a 'small' wheel for this car; blacked out with that much tire and aggressive stance look quite nice!
who'd have known? lol.
Old 09-01-10, 07:16 AM
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Thats something different and you don't see people do to their GS often... Nice!
Old 09-01-10, 07:22 AM
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Overall, the unique look looks good to me. Not my style but it certainly looks Nascar-ish (NOT in a bad way). Lose the front splitter and you're golden.

Question though, if your intent was to track it, why not a GS350 or a GS430/460? They have much more power than the GS300.

Regardless, I like it.
Old 09-01-10, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by 808LexGS
Very nice!! Looks real good with those wheels. What other mods have you done?
short ram intake with velocity stack, deleted the cat resonator and muffler, and working on a bbk soon.

Originally Posted by djMaru
dope wheels and shiny paint.
thanks, im thinking of sending my car in to get it wrapped in 3M matte black so its murdered out. Im still on the fence for this one but ill see what happens during winter before i store it.

Originally Posted by ryan78
i'm diggin this. very different, but very interesting. love the step lip on such a 'small' wheel for this car; blacked out with that much tire and aggressive stance look quite nice!
who'd have known? lol.
Originally Posted by MiggzGS
Thats something different and you don't see people do to their GS often... Nice!
thank you sir.

Originally Posted by TWong1200
Overall, the unique look looks good to me. Not my style but it certainly looks Nascar-ish (NOT in a bad way). Lose the front splitter and you're golden.

Question though, if your intent was to track it, why not a GS350 or a GS430/460? They have much more power than the GS300.

Regardless, I like it.
Well its a Gs300 AWD and couple of buddies and i did alter the angle of the driveshaft to cancle out the vibrations but with awd cars no matter what, your always going to have a tiny bit there.
I didnt intend to track this car when i first got it. It was suppost to be a luxury car that i cruise around in and enjoy because i have my bike licenses and wanted a CBR600RR. I ended up hitting the track with a buddy and now i hooked on tracking this thing. Its underpower and HUGE but i have a blast. im either planing to boost it and upgrade the tranny or just wait till it blows and drop in the Gs430 or 460 motor if i can find one cheap.
Old 09-01-10, 09:55 AM
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^ how did you adjust the angle of the driveshafts, and what was the result. if you look at the suspension forum, we have been having issues addressing this. any help would be greatly appreciated, if you have found even a slight correction. thanks!
Old 09-01-10, 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by ryan78
^ how did you adjust the angle of the driveshafts, and what was the result. if you look at the suspension forum, we have been having issues addressing this. any help would be greatly appreciated, if you have found even a slight correction. thanks!

When lowering your car you alter the driveshaft angle which causes driveline vibration because it forces the driveshaft angle to be different with the transmission angle causing vibration.
There is 3 ways you could solve the problem. Either shorten the length of your driveshaft, alter your Slip yoke which also changes your length and angle of your driveshaft or changing your transmission mounts so that you can lower and raise the angle to match your driveshaft angle. These 3 ways will cancel or reduce vibration by alot.

hope this helps.
Old 09-01-10, 12:28 PM
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thanks! interested in checking into the slip yolk adjustment. first i have heard of this, though we have covered the other two options...
Old 09-01-10, 08:08 PM
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Like your mods... blacked out looks sick...
Old 09-03-10, 03:36 PM
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dope ride.
Old 09-03-10, 04:56 PM
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wow I have never seen a hellaflush look mixed with a huge splitter. Why didn't you go with a wheel that was larger than 18". I think a set of dubs would have looked better although you look like you are going for the non standard look


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