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Is this how much a TRD upgrade would cost?

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Old 05-17-01, 07:49 PM
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What do you guys think about the following TRD upgrade prices for the GS400:

TRD Metallic Brake Pads - $180
TRD STB Front - $220
TRD Front Sway Bar - $292
TRD Rear Sway Bar - $252
TRD Lower Chassis Brace - $170

are they too high, or just right?

Do you guys think the investment is worth it?
Old 05-17-01, 09:22 PM
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perfect- worth every penny and then some. the best $1k for the gs without lowering the car for handling and breaking upgrade. did you get the price from steve?
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Nanotech, I don't know where in TN you are, but if you want to swing down to Atlanta, I can SHOW you what all that will do for your car.

One thing though, are you doing springs and shocks? I'd do that before the rest of it.
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I had the upgrades added to my 2000 gs400. The car felt much better--turning is more precise. It was definitely worth is. I will be having wood trim installed on Monday.
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I am probably going to be coming over around the Atlanta area (Rome, GA) to visit family next month sometime. Maybe I will be able come down to Atlanta to visit you and your GS.

I am going to be bringing my van however, unless I can fit everything in the GS.

Thanks for your offer.

About the shocks, I can't do them here in my area, my GS already hits the ground in many places around here. But I want to do it soooo badly ! Maybe if I can find something that can adjust quickly and a touch of a button then I will do it, that way when I am cruising on good flat roads, on the highway or when I am parked I can lower it, and when I need to enter a certain place or parking lot I can make it go about in a couple of seconds.

Anyone know of such a thing? I heard that hydraulics could do that, but I don't know about installing something so far out like that in my GS. And I am sure it will cost a lot more too.
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Originally posted by nanotech
I am probably going to be coming over around the Atlanta area (Rome, GA) to visit family next month sometime. Maybe I will be able come down to Atlanta to visit you and your GS.
OK, let me know if you're still interested when you come down this way.

As for aftermarket hydraulics, I've heard they handle like crap.

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