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Old 11-03-05 | 05:51 PM
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Default 3.76 Lsd finally arrived! "UPDATED today 11-8-05"

Just wanted to share some good news with you guys. My 3.76 Lsd came today, and i am so excited. I will have it installed next monday. In the mean time here is some pics. I will keep you guys updated with pics after install.
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Old 11-03-05 | 05:53 PM
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I can't believe how heavy this thing is.
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Man, what a beauty!!
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Damn! That's really nice! You'll have to keep us updated on how it runs!

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congrats you lucky dog that might be my next mod. keep us posted on how you like it.

did you get it from carson?
Old 11-03-05 | 06:21 PM
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Who did you buy it from ? Andre ?? I bought one from him and I should get it anyday now !!

But yours look brand new !!

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congrats you lucky dog that might be my next mod. keep us posted on how you like it.

did you get it from carson?
Yep seems like carson is the place to shop now ha ha.
Old 11-03-05 | 06:27 PM
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Who did you buy it from ? Andre ?? I bought one from him and I should get it anyday now !!

But yours look brand new !!

JAY
Jay, i got mines from carson toyota, and yes it's brand new.
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Yep seems like carson is the place to shop now ha ha.
they are good to cl and cl is good to them

alright, one more ?-what price range of quotes did you get for install?
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Originally Posted by chuckb
they are good to cl and cl is good to them

alright, one more ?-what price range of quotes did you get for install?
Chuck, i got qoutes at the lexus dealership near me around $250-$300 or maybe free!!
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yeah around 200 to 300 for install sounds right
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Originally Posted by Lexy GS430
Chuck, i got qoutes at the lexus dealership near me around $250-$300 or maybe free!!

Hey if it's free then I'm driving up there to get it installed and maybe holla at my Ex. LOL

Hoping wifey doesn't see this.
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Originally Posted by dsouth
Hey if it's free then I'm driving up there to get it installed and maybe holla at my Ex. LOL

Hoping wifey doesn't see this.
Sorry bro, my dealer owes me lol.
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very nice man! man i just wish us g3s guys had the same gain as you folks
Old 11-04-05 | 05:47 AM
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The sock 3.92 gears in the GS300 are LOWER than these 3.76 gears which are lower than the stock 3.23 gears.

If you wanted more off the line torque,you could find a 4.27 gear set, but I'd recommend LSD over a gear change.

Lexy: enjoy the new part, but I think you'll enjoy the LSD function more.


Originally Posted by aloha03gs
very nice man! man i just wish us g3s guys had the same gain as you folks


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