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Old 01-12-12, 11:02 AM
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Tony, pay ATTENTION Mang!!!


LOL J/K tony
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Old 01-19-12, 07:44 AM
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Has anyone tried the 1st Gen GS OEM STB on a 430? Does it fit with the engine cover? Ive been searching and there are some conflicting answers.. I have been looking for a STB that will clear my 430 engine cover for awhile now. Can anyone tell me which STBs out there clear the 430 cover once and for all?? haha Thanks in advance...
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Old 01-19-12, 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by JAYGS4NYC
Has anyone tried the 1st Gen GS OEM STB on a 430? Does it fit with the engine cover? Ive been searching and there are some conflicting answers.. I have been looking for a STB that will clear my 430 engine cover for awhile now. Can anyone tell me which STBs out there clear the 430 cover once and for all?? haha Thanks in advance...
I've been in the same boat with you.. So far, I've research that -- this is for GS430 ONLY

1. Carson tuned, and Carson tuned Replica - Discontinued
2. RMM (Rod Millen) - Discontinued
3. C-One - Expensive $780!!!
4. Cusco - Available but scarce

I just order the Ultra STB, and from my calculations - if should fit so I'm waiting on it to get here to find out..
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It will fit, the Ultra Racing has a ton of clearance
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It will fit, the Ultra Racing has a ton of clearance
Which car are you referring to GS 300, GS400 or GS430.. You got any pics?
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Old 01-19-12, 08:41 AM
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If it clears my giant T51R SPL turbo, and it cleared the GE engine as well, then I'm positive it will clear a 430.
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Old 01-19-12, 08:51 AM
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wooooHoo thats massive clearance!! Thx for the pics!!
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Old 01-19-12, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by DeanGS
Saw it on EBAY and gave it a shot. I got the Ultra Racing front 4 point under brace and front strut bar. Install was easy. The strut bar can be used with the TEIN EDFC (old or new motors). The picture is with the old (large) motors just to verify that they would fit. Small motors have plenty of room.

Didn't notice much difference in normal driving (expected) but I hopped up on Grimes Canyon and the two made a definite improvement.
Nice looking STB... I think i've seen this on ebay from a company out of Taiwan. They make a lower bar like the TRD and a rear 4 point bar like the TOM's... Looks like good quality...


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Originally Posted by tmf2004
Nice looking STB... I think i've seen this on ebay from a company out of Taiwan. They make a lower bar like the TRD and a rear 4 point bar like the TOM's... Looks like good quality...


DON, I sorry lol....
i have the front lower chassis brace and 6 link from topspeed and i love them. great quality for the price.
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i have the front lower chassis brace and 6 link from topspeed and i love them. great quality for the price.
I bought the lower bar from top speed and it doesn't fit my GS 400. the passenger side hits the catalytic converter shield... Solid product though..

Sorry i was referring to Ultra Racing out of Malaysia

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lexus-GS300-...t_12806wt_1189
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^^^^ you know these are for the 3gs not 2gs
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^^^^ you know these are for the 3gs not 2gs
Ultra Racing Lower Bar?
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Ultra Racing Lower Bar?
yes i believe so.
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Originally Posted by tmf2004
I bought the lower bar from top speed and it doesn't fit my GS 400. the passenger side hits the catalytic converter shield... Solid product though..

Sorry i was referring to Ultra Racing out of Malaysia

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lexus-GS300-...t_12806wt_1189
Hey TMF, I have a GS400 also and had the same front Topspeed SFB clearance issues.
All I did was take an angle grinder and shave down a little on the converter heat shield seams, maybe a 1/4" and it worked perfectly. I don't get any rattling or chatter, granted I have relatively new motor mounts. After the install I did see a noticeable improvement in my steering, mainly it was more consistent, especially around mid speed, 45mph, turns/banks.
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