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Old 11-10-03, 11:04 AM
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Originally posted by whitels
Now the big question, where do you get a set of new TMs?
It seems like a good idea to stock up on these...
Ditto! Can we call Steve Ganz?
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I'll contact Steve and see what he can do for us . The TM offices were just down the street from Carson, so he may be more easily able to contact them.
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Old 11-10-03, 11:23 AM
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No you didn't Dave!!!! I am sooo happy here (note to self: Chuck, calm your @$$ down!) hehehehe
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Old 11-10-03, 11:58 AM
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Originally posted by whitels
I've driven Neo's car before and thought it was a GS400 based on it's strong torque until he said that it was a GS3. I wasn't paying attention to the emblem.
I was actually surprised by your comment too. To be fair, we were only cruising on surface streets so ...
Anyway, I think the I6 in the GS300 is more than capable and very smooth for daily street driving. I do know is limitations though so I don't go looking for trouble too often.
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Old 11-10-03, 02:03 PM
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Originally posted by Neo
I was actually surprised by your comment too. To be fair, we were only cruising on surface streets so ...
Anyway, I think the I6 in the GS300 is more than capable and very smooth for daily street driving. I do know is limitations though so I don't go looking for trouble too often.
These are all seat of the pants but the result was convincing beyond doubt.

Another car with TM that I've driven was Jawnthen's. It's a GS4 and noticeably had more pep than my car. Jawn's car actually was loaded with stuff in the trunk when I tested it so there's a weight penalty. Even so, the car jumps at the slightest press of the throttle. My GS4 just don't respond like that.
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Old 11-10-03, 05:23 PM
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I've had them for at least 15K miles and not had any issues.
Unfortunately, no quantifiable data to really prove help or harm.
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So DaveGS4 - if you can get another set from Steve, will you get them and put them in?

I'm still amazed you change plugs every 25K!
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Old 11-10-03, 07:07 PM
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Hi Dave,

Let hook us up with a GB on sparkplugs.... I am pretty sure everyone would love to get their hands on a set... Just in case!!! Me, I really need them since my car go in the shop next Thursday for 60K service.

Thanks

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Old 11-10-03, 07:30 PM
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Originally posted by bitkahuna
So DaveGS4 - if you can get another set from Steve, will you get them and put them in?
Yes I probably will, and sell the Irridiums.

Steve is up for the group buy and said he was in contact with the vendor just a couple of weeks ago. He said it does usually take more than two weeks turnaround for an order with TM Chuck, so you might want to reschedule for a month out if you really want these or have them do everything except the plugs.
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Old 11-10-03, 08:08 PM
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ok, here is my schedule:

11/20: Lexus Dealer for 60K Schedule
12/08-15: Body shop for some "stuff"
I guess i can reschedule the 60K for mid December.

Let me know Dave... I'm ready!
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Sweet. I'm definitely in. Keep us apprised of the latest development.
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I also need a set for my 1999 GS 300.

I need some pretty quick, so the sooner the beter. Hoping to have them in in 3 weeks.

Is this reasonable?

BTW, how much will they be?

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I'd ask when you place your order if that's do-able (get air shipping rather than ground).

Steve is working out the details now (like price) and I'll put a new GB entry in the approved vendors forum. I'll also post here so folks know it's out there.
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Thanks Dave for the legwork. Yor da man!
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I wanted to thank you also for the help.

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