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Old 08-02-08 | 07:19 PM
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Thought I would post pics of the car. Thanks to everyone on the forum for the ideas/information. I do have plans for more mods....

Here is stock

After I put on the wheels. Forgot how funny it looked!


And currently, after a fresh detail


Old 08-02-08 | 07:49 PM
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The ES looks great . I'm loving the GS wheels, and props on dropping it too. Congrats!

BTW, welcome!
Old 08-02-08 | 10:15 PM
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Very nice upgrade!

The GS wheels look great on your ES, especially dropped!
Old 08-03-08 | 12:22 AM
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Looks to be a nice neighborhood!

The GS wheels do compliment the car quite nicely.
Old 08-03-08 | 12:31 AM
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Looks to be a nice neighborhood!

The GS wheels do compliment the car quite nicely.
Ok GS wheels are HOT on the ES. I love my SC wheels, but I really like these too!

double thumbs up!!!

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Old 08-03-08 | 12:32 AM
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wait! I'm posting too fast before thinking...

How wide are those wheels? How was your rear wheel to strut clearance?

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Old 08-03-08 | 07:13 AM
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What suspension you got?
Old 08-03-08 | 07:49 AM
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Wow, I'm really blown away, that looks fantastic!
Old 08-03-08 | 08:04 AM
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wow... that looks really nice!
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the brakes look so small haha
Old 08-03-08 | 08:35 AM
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lookks sick bro... keeep up the good clean work
Old 08-03-08 | 11:13 AM
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Thanks for all the comments guys...

To answer a couple q's:

The wheels are the same as the SC430s, i believe. 18x8 +45. I initially put on 15mm bolt on spacers on the rears to get a flush look, but they rubbed hard against the fender even after i shaved them. So I put on 3mm and am barely clearing the strut, but now there is no rubbing!!
I am actually OK with the tucked in look, especially now that I'm not ripping up the tires.
So, if anyone wants the 15mm bolt on spacers, I'd work a deal.... (they are basically brand new)

The suspension set up is KYBs and Tein S-Techs. I do like the lower drop, but pot holes are soooo annoying. I hate that pop sound from the fronts that I get from time to time. I also have a TRD RSB. Handling is SOOOOO much better now!
Old 08-03-08 | 03:21 PM
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That looks really nice! I like it a lot.

How much do you want for those spacers?
Old 08-03-08 | 03:41 PM
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we have the same car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Old 08-03-08 | 04:12 PM
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Easily the best looking lexus factory wheels, great choice, car looks sweet


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