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Old 11-17-22 | 03:25 PM
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Hi CL Members,

This is a bit long over due, but wanted to update my build thread and figured it would be best to start fresh.
  • I will do a high level recap of the previous thread then transition to the current build
  • All upcoming mods will be documented in this journey
  • In case you want to visit the old build thread in detail, it can be found here: JoshIS408's GS350 Build Thread
Current Build Exterior





Current Build Interior




--- The Journey Begins---
Mod: 35% Tint front side windows, 30% remaining rear windows



Mod: RSR Super Down Springs






Mod: Red Outs




Mod: Niche Wheels






Mod: OEM JDM Visors




Mod: Invidia Midpipe (axel back is also installed)



Mod: F-Sport Foglight Conversion + Black Out Accents (Roof, Trims, Emblems etc...) + SKP Style Front Lip








Mod: BC Coilovers w/ Swift Springs (First Set)



Mod: Ebay W Style Roof Spoiler







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Old 11-17-22 | 03:26 PM
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Mod: DCTMS Tri Carbon Flat Bottom Steering Wheel




Mod: Signature SV104 Forged Wheels




Mod: Custom 13/16+ Bumper + Aimgain Style Front Lip + Grigio Telesto Respray













Mod: Molded Wald Trunk Spoiler + Aimgain style Rear diffuser + Ebay Side Skirts








Mod: OEM GS-F Tailight Retrofit + Wald Roof Spoiler





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Old 11-17-22 | 03:26 PM
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Mod: TLC @ HTL - New BC Coilivers + Swift Springs, Spark Plugs,Tires, HPS Intake Pipe, Strut Bar etc...





Mod: OEM GS-F BBK Upgrade w/ a twist









Mod: Paint Correction + Ceramic Pro Gold Package @ SV Auto Pros





Mod: STEK Clear Bra / PPF --- Full Front + Mirrors + Lip Kit





Mod: Added Yellow Vinyl Accents




Mod: Strut Bar + Intake + Engine Bay Glowup






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Old 11-17-22 | 03:34 PM
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Mod: ITN Auto Triple Beam Headlights















Mod: F-Sport Door Lights


Mod: Carbon interior Trim Conversion (all Silver Trims + Window Switches) + 2016 Brake Boot + 2016 Carbon/Perf Leather Shift ****







Mod: 2016+ Steering Wheel Donor + Custom Carbon (w/ heated) 16+ Steering Wheel + Paddles









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Old 11-17-22 | 03:38 PM
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Mod: Retrofit OEM Heating function for steering wheel (was not factory equipped on my car, but now works exactly as OEM)




Mod: Retrofit Powerfolding mirrors (OEM parts + wiring) & Aftermarket Sequential LED Mirror turn signals











Mod: JDM Visors (Fresh Set) | TRD F-Sport Japan Front Lip | TRD F-Sport Japan Side Skirts | Lexon Japan Rear Lip | Revier Rear Brake Light | Quad Tips













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Old 11-17-22 | 05:42 PM
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Josh nice build! One of my GS owner friends here in Atlanta says he's communicated with you a time or two.

Hey where did you get the 1st Driving/Fog lamps with the clear Lens from? The one you have under the pics showing sitting on the arm rest compartment listed as : Mod: F-Sport Foglight Conversion + Black Out Accents (Roof, Trims, Emblems etc...) + SKP Style Front Lip.

Are you still using them, or did you get rid already? If still have I would be interested in them. Where did they come from? Thanks.
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Originally Posted by jgscott
Josh nice build! One of my GS owner friends here in Atlanta says he's communicated with you a time or two.

Hey where did you get the 1st Driving/Fog lamps with the clear Lens from? The one you have under the pics showing sitting on the arm rest compartment listed as : Mod: F-Sport Foglight Conversion + Black Out Accents (Roof, Trims, Emblems etc...) + SKP Style Front Lip.

Are you still using them, or did you get rid already? If still have I would be interested in them. Where did they come from? Thanks.
Thank you! The first foglight kit I bought from JDMNigel (vendor here) a long time ago when he first imported the conversion kit. Since then I believe they came out with an LED version (mine were halogen). If I were to do it again, I would go the LED route.

Hope that helps

~ JV
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Ok thanks. So question. Was the 16+ Steering wheel change over plug and play on your 13 GS?
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Crazy build and beautiful car man. Those triple beam headlights with the tail lights make your car look like a 2023 model car. Have you ever thought about going with a quad tip diffuser?
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for the rear gsf brake is it plug and play like the front ones?
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Top notch build. I am very jealous of your brakes. My AWD F-Sport brakes, while consistent and strong, do not like the amount of heat I ask them to put with and protest by depositing in a fairly uneven manner in the rear.

Is that the Aimgain Type I diffuser?
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Originally Posted by jgscott
Ok thanks. So question. Was the 16+ Steering wheel change over plug and play on your 13 GS?
I haven't completed the 16+ steering wheel conversion yet, but you will need a 16+clock spring, then the new wheel + air bag. The connectors should be plug and play but the wiring will need to be switched around (like the taillights)

Originally Posted by Kingmatt24
Crazy build and beautiful car man. Those triple beam headlights with the tail lights make your car look like a 2023 model car. Have you ever thought about going with a quad tip diffuser?
Thanks for the kind words, the car looks so much more modern now. Its crazy how small changes can make such a big impact. Definitely want to do quad tips at some point, just unsure on which diffuser to go with.

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for the rear gsf brake is it plug and play like the front ones?
The rear GSF BBK requires a bracket which I purchased from @350phi on instagram. Considering the costs of the F-Sport rotors, I wish I did the GSF bbk conversion alot sooner.

Caliper Bracket - $280.00

Calipers
47730-0W150 - $336.32
47750-0W150 - $336.32
47830-0W110 - $251.16
47850-0W110 - $251.16

Front Caliper Bolt Hardware (need 2x sets, FL + FR)
04947-0w020 - $30 ea / $60.00

Rotors:

Front: BREMBO 09.C266.21 & 09.C266.11 - $136.00 ea / $272.00 pair
Rear BREMBO 09.C181.21 & 09.C181.11 - $110.00 ea / $220.00 pair

Pads:
Front: POWER STOP Z231440 (Z23-1440) - $40.79
*No hardware included (hence the - 04947-0w020 above)
Rear: POWER STOP Z231807 (Z23-1807) - $40.79
*Rear hardware IS included

Brake Fluid - $15.00+

Total cost: ~ $2100.00 roughly (too lazy to add lol)

Into the future, the consumables are rotors and pads only, which are a fraction of the cost of OEM F-sports.
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Originally Posted by panyo64
Top notch build. I am very jealous of your brakes. My AWD F-Sport brakes, while consistent and strong, do not like the amount of heat I ask them to put with and protest by depositing in a fairly uneven manner in the rear.

Is that the Aimgain Type I diffuser?
I also had uneven wear along with a warped rotor so I upgraded to the GS-F ones as it seemed more cost effective in the long run; plus the calipers are bigger and look cooler.

The diffuser is an aimgain style diffuser, which I believe was made or sold from Ikon motorsports. I went cheapy on the lip kit because the GS is my DD and they tend to get destroyed with the car being low haha.
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Steering wheel updates -- Installed and added to end of post 4 and beginning of post 5


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