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

My GS Then to Now

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Old 07-30-07, 01:31 AM
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very interesting thread, good job
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Great thread with pics! Nice to see the transformation. Great job with the GS.
Old 07-30-07, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by 1QWKGS4
Sorry, If I'm late.. I never saw your car stock - i guess when we met you were under working construction.. Yes, your car def reps for us lex folks that don't get out much..(ie. me!!) Keep up the great work, Tony!
thanks don! your opinion always is important to me. your car has definitely had a lot of influence on my build.

Originally Posted by 97-SC300
Hey man, I gotta be honest with you, I wasn't feeling it at first, but the end result is
thanks! i do appreciate that!

Originally Posted by lexusgs408
Damn, very nice before and after pics......thats one of the best 2nd GS I have seen!
haha, i beg to differ but thanks for the compliment! there are several guys on here that easily eclipse me!

Originally Posted by LexXxuS101
very interesting thread, good job
thanks!

Originally Posted by nsf0607
Great thread with pics! Nice to see the transformation. Great job with the GS.
thanks for your kind words.
Old 10-10-07, 07:13 PM
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I love your car man. I was hoping you'd have a thread like this! Your car is astounding! The work you've put into your GS is motivation for me to get one and start modding.

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Old 10-10-07, 08:06 PM
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wow thanks! but really it is all because of the guys already on here that i am where i am. which reminds me i need to update this post with a new pic. I have just installed my K-Sport Coilovers and stripped all the decals off of the car. It is going back into the shop soon for a rear end make over!

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Old 10-11-07, 06:02 AM
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great transformation!
Old 10-11-07, 09:28 AM
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thanks! i appreciate that
Old 10-11-07, 11:58 AM
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really like the new look with coilovers and with out the promo stickers...looks so nice and clean. Great job. Cant wait to see it after the upcoming changes you have instore.
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Nice progression...
The adjustable coil-over rounds it out nicely.
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u must have money...alot of money and free time....but that one sexy GS....loved the way it changed so much over time....
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Originally Posted by markgs4
really like the new look with coilovers and with out the promo stickers...looks so nice and clean. Great job. Cant wait to see it after the upcoming changes you have instore.
thanks! i agree. i wish there was a way i could have the decals on when i wanted like a cling on! lol but they will be back on next year!

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Nice progression...
The adjustable coil-over rounds it out nicely.
i agree 100%! thanks!

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u must have money...alot of money and free time....but that one sexy GS....loved the way it changed so much over time....
you'd be surprised. i am a 22 year old. just graduated from college. no money at all. just frugal and smart about what i buy and when i buy it! plus the sponsors help a whole lot! thanks for all your compliments
Old 10-11-07, 05:49 PM
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car looks 10X better without the gaps on fenders. you said your still working on it, cool. hope your removing the stock tail wing. BTW, keep up the good work.
Old 10-11-07, 06:32 PM
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if i see it correctly you have the junction produce wing. *winkk wink nudge nudge* i got one too! just a heads up. the whole rear end is undergoing a change you will see and thanks for your kind words!
Old 10-11-07, 06:45 PM
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Wow. Nice write-up. Was it difficult to swap out the interior? Especially the dash and all the Airbag stuff... I wish i could do that with mine . . .
Old 10-12-07, 05:19 AM
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no, it was time consuming. lots of trial and error. to be honest the hardest part was the passenger air vent. it was stubborn because it has a olt under the dash that isn't seen. i had a few diagrams a friend gave me from lexus that helped a lot. labor of love i guess


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