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Old 04-12-09, 05:36 AM
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I purchased a brand new 2008 GS350 AWD about three weeks ago and began with the mods shortly after. I am in the Chicagoland area and received some big time help from a few fellow CL members. Big thanks goes to Mike (passnu2) and Gytis (Gytis123) and an honorable mention goes to Matt (neurocity) and Brian (Brian321). Mike and Gytis installed the springs for me and I cannot be happier with the results. Thought I would pass along some pictures for everyone:

17" stock wheels with drop:


20" wheels with drop:
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WOW!....that looks good. I've also got the AWD version, have you noticed any vibrations yet? how's the ride comfort compared to stock?

what brand of wheels are those?
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Hey did you try to remove that trim piece yet

One hot looking GS...Its amazing how much better the car looked even with the OEM rims and spacers on it when he left.

There is NO vibrations. I had him take me out twice and we went out in my car also and there was NO difference in the ride.

The best part was the NEW car smell
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Originally Posted by jtrue28
WOW!....that looks good. I've also got the AWD version, have you noticed any vibrations yet? how's the ride comfort compared to stock?

what brand of wheels are those?
No vibrations, the car rides very smooth. In my opinion the car handles much better than the stock set-up. The ride comfort is still great, I have no complaints!

The wheels are Giovanna Essen. I have had them for a few years now.

-Brian
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Originally Posted by passnu2
Hey did you try to remove that trim piece yet

One hot looking GS...Its amazing how much better the car looked even with the OEM rims and spacers on it when he left.

There is NO vibrations. I had him take me out twice and we went out in my car also and there was NO difference in the ride.

The best part was the NEW car smell
Rear trim piece has been removed, still need to do some work on the fronts.
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glad to hear that u don't have any issues. congrats on the new car and smooth installation.. i wish passnu was around my area..
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Very nice car man........sick drop!
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nice ride.
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perfect drop

any lower and it wouldn't look classy.
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looking clean and nice drop...............
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Lookin' clean!! Love the drop. Mine was the same when I put my rims on. No sacrifice in ride quality. That's Lexus for ya. A good wheel balance and your good to go.
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The drop looks pretty good... Glad to hear there were no issues with AWD and the springs
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hi everybody , i live in the chicagoland too and am about to get some BC coilovers for my 06 gs300 awd but i dont know where to get it installed at , i was wondering if Mike (passnu2) and Gytis (Gytis123) could be of some help as to what direction i should go to get it installed. thanks in advance
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damn, you just rose a thread from the grave.lol. im looking at the title like " i just bought a brand new 08'.lol start a new thread.im sure none of them would mind helping you out.
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Originally Posted by Oneflyguy
Rear trim piece has been removed, still need to do some work on the fronts.
what trim did you remove? I have a 2011 AWD I bought the springs but read on different forums that there would be issues putting them on the AWD... Have you had any issues cause I dying to put these springs on.


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