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Old 05-09-04, 10:13 AM
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ok guys i am looking for suggestions..
i have an extra 3k to play around with...
this is what i have what else should i get?
2001 Lexus GS430
Full body kit, (rear, sides and front)
L tuned grill
Rod millen 3 peice spoiler
full system (all fiberglass with lots of new goodies)
7-8 tvs all power acoustik with 7" in dash panasonic
my entirer lighting system (tons of leds and neons wih lots more than before)
Tein Flex coilover kit
EDFC
Tom's Rear lower Brace
Tom's Rear Suspension Link Kit
Cusco Rear Upper Brace
TRD front lower brace
SRT intake
full custom paint job
ordering chrome trunk bar and rmm poilished stb
20" 3 peice staggared chrome wheels
tanabe hyper medallinon exhaust..

OK thats what i have right now (at least what i can remember)..
WHAT DO I NEED TO BUY NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i got about 3k to spend... HELP
thanks
rick

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Old 05-09-04, 10:18 AM
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How about a big brake kit to fill up behind those 20's..A nice set of rotora, stop tech, or brembos....it would also get you ready for the your FI in the future...
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I forgot to ask if your wheels are high disk???
Old 05-09-04, 12:07 PM
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not sure i will check... thanks
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Old 05-09-04, 05:01 PM
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Originally posted by 00lexondub
not sure i will check... thanks
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hey rick i say save your money hook up your g/f's IS 300 lol....
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donate to me new wheel fund
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hey rick i say save your money hook up your g/f's IS 300 lol....
i already bought her rmm spoiler.. and buying her a system setup.. soon
the rest of the money is mine.. and NO donating lol...
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Hey Rick, I'm with johnee78..... I would seriously look into getting a good Big Brake Kit. With 3K, you can get a nice 6pot setup, or do a front and rear setup with additional funds. Not only do they look good, but they also serve a purpose... With all the additional weight your car is rolling around on, that would be my next mod. Good luck bro.....
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Originally posted by johnee78
How about a big brake kit to fill up behind those 20's..A nice set of rotora, stop tech, or brembos....it would also get you ready for the your FI in the future...
I agree. You have the standard bolt-on "power" pieces: intake/exhaust, pretty much all the suspension pieces, ICE, wheels, and body kit. I did not see a roof spoiler but that's a personal thing. Since the car is already in the shop for painting, I assume you did not want one. There are plenty of "little touches" parts but the BBK will complete the major upgrades.

For 3k, you can do the StopTech 355s with upgraded (stock replacement) rears to match. There is also the Rotora 6-pot fronts but I can't recall the pricing on that. the kit is still very new. You'll have to spend more if you want APs or Brembos.

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i wouldnt mind brakes.. BUT i think they are overpriced.. plus i hate the look of front big brakes and rear UPGRADED rotors.. never looks remotely the same...
ps.. the car goes into the paint/stereo shop on friday/saturday.... i havent got a roof spoiler because i dont see a purpose BUT if i find one cheap ill buy it.. just ot have it...
other than brakes what you guys think?
not that i am ruling out brakes just want to see what else is out on the table. thanks
rick
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Originally posted by 00lexondub
i wouldnt mind brakes.. BUT i think they are overpriced.. plus i hate the look of front big brakes and rear UPGRADED rotors.. never looks remotely the same...
ps.. the car goes into the paint/stereo shop on friday/saturday.... i havent got a roof spoiler because i dont see a purpose BUT if i find one cheap ill buy it.. just ot have it...
other than brakes what you guys think?
not that i am ruling out brakes just want to see what else is out on the table. thanks
rick

rick get the rmm brake kit cause all of the other brake kits are un biased with the stock rear brakes lexforlife has the ideal brake setup on his car !!
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i was going to say a roof spoiler

what about chrome door handles

jp taillights

illuminated sill plates

trd oil and gas cap

rear view camera setup
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trd lsd and pi t/c those upgrades are a must have
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JP Taillights
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JP Taillights
... i LOVE those tails

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