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Old 05-20-14, 03:39 PM
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Default Nebula Grey GS450h F-sport

Hello from a Dutch Lexus driver. A few weeks ago I bought my 5th Lexus in a row, so I guess that makes me a bit of a Lexus fan. Pics below:


The major issue I am having is an unbalance at 120-130km/h. I am trying to find out if this is a wheel or tire issue.

Another question that I am facing is the following, I am thinking of the Concavo CW-12 wheels or the Vossen CV-7 wheels. And what color suits best in combination with the color of the car? Also the car would need a bit of a drop, which I am hoping the Tanabe springs will do.

Anyway, I'd love to hear your opinion and if possible see pics of a GS450h in graphite that had similar changes.

Also, the GS350 exhaust modification will be done on this car next month.

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I so want an GS 450h F-Sport. looks good love the color combo. I would go with CV-7 and dark grey.
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GS450h F-Sport, such win
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Nice ride, you get the best of different worlds.
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Thanks It is indeed quite a ride! Am I correct to assume that the GS450h is not available as F-sport in the States?

I am just noticing that Tanabe doesn't have lowering springs for the GS450h, so I guess it will have to be RSR.

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Originally Posted by hube
Thanks It is indeed quite a ride! Am I correct to assume that the GS450h is not available as F-sport in the States?

I am just noticing that Tanabe doesn't have lowering springs for the GS450h, so I guess it will have to be RSR.
yes, the US doesn't get a GS F Sport hybrid
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With the price of high octane approaching $5 a gallon, it would make sense to get the hybrid over here.
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GS450h w/ the F-Sport!

Dude that's baller.
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Baller....shot caller.
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Very Nice!

The GS450h F-Sport is my ideal GS, short of the GS-F.

I personally prefer the GS hybrid lower rear valence and would not add the GS350 exhaust tips
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Originally Posted by natnut
Very Nice!

The GS450h F-Sport is my ideal GS, short of the GS-F.

I personally prefer the GS hybrid lower rear valence and would not add the GS350 exhaust tips
The problem is that the rear valance has a slightly different color. It seems to match the color of the wheels. Especially on this gray color it seems quite a mismatch, almost like someone resprayed it in the wrong color.

Besides that, I realy like the exhaust on the GS350.
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Thanks everyone for the positive responses
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saw the new 450H at the airport today and noticed no chrome on the rear bumper for the exhaust area... Looked naked without it IMO.... really like that look with the chrome accents ...
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Originally Posted by tmf2004
saw the new 450H at the airport today and noticed no chrome on the rear bumper for the exhaust area... Looked naked without it IMO.... really like that look with the chrome accents ...
That was probably the non-f-sport:



vs F-sport:
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there's no chrome on either one?


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