The begininng of my GS300 project!
08-23-06, 07:17 AM
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08-23-06, 02:42 PM
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I should recive my 3400 stall PI converter tomarow and if I can get some lift time have it in that night. So I will let you know. I will be taking it to the track on the 1st of next month. I will let you know.
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08-23-06, 02:54 PM
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08-23-06, 04:08 PM
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Wow Ben thats high. Is that more of a stall for track and racing as opposed to everyday driving? I mean I don't drive my car everyday but I also want it to use without having such hi rpm before it moves. Do you drive your car a lot or you were just looking for better track and performance in choosing a 3400 stall. I'm just trying to figure out why you went so hi. I've been told to stick with a 2800 stall-3000 stall latelywhen talking to shops and friends.
08-24-06, 07:17 AM
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Wow Ben thats high. Is that more of a stall for track and racing as opposed to everyday driving? I mean I don't drive my car everyday but I also want it to use without having such hi rpm before it moves. Do you drive your car a lot or you were just looking for better track and performance in choosing a 3400 stall. I'm just trying to figure out why you went so hi. I've been told to stick with a 2800 stall-3000 stall latelywhen talking to shops and friends.
I was origanaly going to go with a 3800 stall, but with the weight of the car I droped it to 3400. I drive the car on weekends that is about it and only during the summer. I have driven supras with 3800 stalls and had no problem. I don't think it will be a drivability problem. I will let you know should be in today.
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08-24-06, 04:49 PM
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Looks like a really mean project, seriosly intense! Good luck with everything!! 
FYI, MB is 5x112, Lexus is 5x114, and BMW is 5x120. 9 times out of 10 those wheels have already been redrilled to 5x114.00 thats what LOWENHART does when the 5x114 stock is low.
FYI, MB is 5x112, Lexus is 5x114, and BMW is 5x120. 9 times out of 10 those wheels have already been redrilled to 5x114.00 thats what LOWENHART does when the 5x114 stock is low.
09-02-06, 06:05 AM
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These are the same rims and similar brake setup that I will be running on the GS, I personally think they look piiimmmmppppiinnngg......lol.
Thanks guys, I am getting a little discouraged, I planned to have the project completed within 2 weeks, but it's going on 3 weeks with no progress. We have been completely slammed for about a month now and customer cars are more important then my project. So, as of right now, the car's just sitting in a bay waiting for more work to be complete. Once we get all the body work completed, the engine bay painted, then I should only have about a week and a half worth of work on the car and it will be ready.
Update on some parts -
- COMPLETE Tom's Suspension, rear 6 links, body brace, front strut/rear strut bars, and much more......
- HKS Hi-Power Dual exhaust
- Tomei 2 way LSD
- more to come!
Thanks guys, I am getting a little discouraged, I planned to have the project completed within 2 weeks, but it's going on 3 weeks with no progress. We have been completely slammed for about a month now and customer cars are more important then my project. So, as of right now, the car's just sitting in a bay waiting for more work to be complete. Once we get all the body work completed, the engine bay painted, then I should only have about a week and a half worth of work on the car and it will be ready.
Update on some parts -
- COMPLETE Tom's Suspension, rear 6 links, body brace, front strut/rear strut bars, and much more......
- HKS Hi-Power Dual exhaust
- Tomei 2 way LSD
- more to come!
09-02-06, 08:40 AM
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Thanks guys, I am getting a little discouraged, I planned to have the project completed within 2 weeks, but it's going on 3 weeks with no progress. We have been completely slammed for about a month now and customer cars are more important then my project. So, as of right now, the car's just sitting in a bay waiting for more work to be complete. Once we get all the body work completed, the engine bay painted, then I should only have about a week and a half worth of work on the car and it will be ready.
Update on some parts -
- COMPLETE Tom's Suspension, rear 6 links, body brace, front strut/rear strut bars, and much more......
- HKS Hi-Power Dual exhaust
- Tomei 2 way LSD
- more to come!
Nice GL with everything, can't wait to see the car finshed up
09-06-06, 06:26 PM
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Actually, 5x120 is BMW bolt pattern, 5x112 is MBZ bolt pattern, and GS is 5x114.3. If you bought those were I think you bought them, then they did an insert on the wheel
09-07-06, 09:12 AM
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Thats something to look forward to driving, sounds like it will be insane! The paint and the brakes and of course the motor swap are sweet, the wheels look good, but not my first choice! I saw a set of those on a silver M3 and they looked good, I like them a lot better in black vs. chrome! Keep us updated, and post pics please, cant wait to see it done!
09-10-06, 04:16 PM
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Well, been gathering some more parts, trying to get the car ready for SEMA. Here are some more parts since the last update -
Tom's front body brace
Tom's rear body brace
Tom's front strut bar
Tom's rear strut bar
Tom's 6 link
HKS Hype exhaust
Diazen swaybars
ALL Power Enterprise belts, (timing, etc.....)
Apexi grounding kit
A few misc JDM body parts
ARC Bov kit
Complete interior has now been stripped for a custom interior.
I think there's more......
Tom's front body brace
Tom's rear body brace
Tom's front strut bar
Tom's rear strut bar
Tom's 6 link
HKS Hype exhaust
Diazen swaybars
ALL Power Enterprise belts, (timing, etc.....)
Apexi grounding kit
A few misc JDM body parts
ARC Bov kit
Complete interior has now been stripped for a custom interior.
I think there's more......