BadBtsz4u

Will it also fit over the gs400 cover?

RacingAristo

Yes. Even with TRD STB, you can still keep the engine cover.

davezaristo

So will the TOM's STB fit the 01 GS300 with the cover? Can anyone confirm?

RealMarty

With the TOMs STB on a GS430 can the engine cover be removed for service without having to remove the STB?

RacingAristo

Yes, Steve has tried that on a GS300.

RacingAristo

There will only be a space about a finger between engine cover and TOM'S STB. If you want to remove the engine cover, you have to remove the STB first.

lex430

Would that be considered 'extra' service, which incurs additional charge from the dealer when I take my car in for service?

Also any wear and tear effects of removing the STB at every service?

bitkahuna

iTrader: (20)

Yes, but dealer may not charge, and no to your second question.

Also, when does anyone need to take the engine cover off?? Only to replace spark plugs maybe?

RacingAristo

That depends on the relationship between you and your dealer. I don't think there is any wear and tear effects on removing/installing the STB. Why would they do that at every service?

Kajukenbo

Hey,

Is anyone else buying the TOM's STB for their GS430? RA? gsintensive? RealMarty?

mooretorque

I'm planning on it. Steve's reply email says he's out of the office till the 27th (was also inquiring re some other prices).

RacingAristo

No money for the TOM'S STB now.

RealMarty

It's on my list for future mods, but I'm not ready to do it yet. Other priorities for my $$.

BTW, this was asked earlier and I don't recall seeing a response - does anyone know where I can see a picture of it? I'm not concerned about the color, just want to see what it looks like.

ChuH

Marty:

Following was a picture Steve Ganz posted earlier in another thread.

Chu...

bitkahuna

iTrader: (20)

That's a REALLY nice looking piece.

Since I have the rear Tom's bar I know how nicely made it is.