GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005) Discussion about the second generation GS300, GS400 and GS430 (1998 - 2005)

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Old 05-15-06, 10:56 PM
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HOw's it goin. i just bought a 2000 GS300, black with light tan interior, platinum series, 20" wheels with Lexus centercaps. 102k and runs perfectly. i'm a mechanic and this car really looks and feels like it has 30k on it. Its total operation is silent. I"ve lurked the forums for a while and its good to finally "belong." Thanks again and i'll be posting more soon. let me know what you think. oh yea, i'm thinkin about lowering it, any suggestions?
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Old 05-15-06, 11:03 PM
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Welcome aboard. Congrats on the purchase.

As for the lowering, tell us what the goal is and how much you want to spend.
Old 05-15-06, 11:17 PM
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I'm lookin for no more than 2 inches, my main concern is that i dont want to rub. Is it possible to lower it with the 20" wheels and not have it rub? i really dont want to roll the fender or anything like that. I"m lookin to spend around 500 for the drop. thanks again.
Old 05-15-06, 11:21 PM
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Welcome to the CL family. $500 is pushing it, just check the classifieds.
Old 05-15-06, 11:37 PM
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congrats on your purchase..the car looks sweet. A nice drop will definitely complement the look very nicely. Welcome to the GS family
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Welcome to CL..
Old 05-15-06, 11:42 PM
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welcome to clublexus! hope you can find a good lowering option for yourself soon, trust me the car would look a lot better
Old 05-15-06, 11:43 PM
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Welcome, welcome a thousand welcomes to this website. Congratulations on the purchase of your GS 300. It looks great. You'll enjoy many miles of driving it. Happy driving...
Old 05-16-06, 03:42 AM
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Congrats on the car and welcome to CL. It looks great, just needs to be lowered
Old 05-16-06, 03:51 AM
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congrats and welcome to the club.
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NIce ride and rims....There should be no problem with rubbing, if your offsets are right

WELCOME! You will enjoy the stay!
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Welcome to CL...Dancheet.. as far as the lowering with 500 bucks might get you a nice set of springs... between the cost of the springs you can save yourself money on the install since you are a mechanic.. but you may get lucky and find some used coils out there between 500-800.. Good Luck bro.. the car looks great..
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WELCOME
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Welcome to CL, nice purchase. Watch the classifieds for lowering options. I picked up my coilovers there for just a little more than what you want to spend. Going with just new springs is also an option.
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For $500 I personally would go with new s/s as opposed to very used coilovers

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