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

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Old 09-11-06 | 06:25 PM
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Yo, well i'm new here, just picked up a 2000 GS400 w/ 58K miles. It's really a peach. First thing I did was go out and pick up some 18"s to make it a little less pedestrian.

My question is this: is there a noticeable gain in installing an SRT intake system (or anything similar)?

Comments/suggestions?

thanks in advance.

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Old 09-11-06 | 06:29 PM
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SRT intake isnt a bad first choice although some would probably suggest a suspension for you to go with the larger wheels. An LSD and torque converter come highly suggested with the GS400 you have.
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Welcome to CL!!!

I see the modding has already begun.
Old 09-11-06 | 06:30 PM
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Welcome to CL!! Search for the SRT question, lots of discussions here covering that issue. I would guess those of us here are split about 50/50 on the SRT.
Old 09-11-06 | 06:33 PM
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what type of rims?
Old 09-11-06 | 07:00 PM
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Old 09-11-06 | 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by DjFergi
congrats and welcome to CL
if you donbt mind me asking, how much was the bad boy?
Old 09-11-06 | 08:40 PM
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Welcome to CL, and enjoy the car. The SRT makes a nice amount of power!
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Originally Posted by mole
what type of rims?
They are TSW - VORTEX. I bought them off buywheelstoday.com. Very good sight/price. I ordered them Thursday of last week and they arrived this morning.
Old 09-11-06 | 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by AamChutney
if you donbt mind me asking, how much was the bad boy?
Not at all, I paid $18.5K for it. One owner, interior/exterior was near flawless.
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Originally Posted by Lexbox
SRT intake isnt a bad first choice although some would probably suggest a suspension for you to go with the larger wheels. An LSD and torque converter come highly suggested with the GS400 you have.
LSD and torque converter? Can you provide more info please? I'd appreciate the input, as i am a noob on this car.
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Originally Posted by LEXUS_KID
WELCOME
any "lexfest" in the southwest regions planned?
Old 09-11-06 | 10:52 PM
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Anyone got any recommendations for a new stereo kit? i also need a spare tire?


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