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Old 10-27-07, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by bigmemory
Well the Lexus dealers may have them chromed, and sell them on new vehicles.
that's what they do.
Old 10-28-07, 09:13 AM
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nice combo.
Old 10-28-07, 10:13 AM
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I like it. Very clean for a driver. With a mild drop it would look really sharp.
Old 10-28-07, 10:38 AM
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Drop Drop Drop!
Old 10-28-07, 05:17 PM
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Another look at Lexus's most amazing wheel...
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Old 10-28-07, 05:24 PM
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The Nankang NS-2 tread pattern ... has the center band for quietness, and the rest is fairly aggressive.

Wear rating is 340, which is quite good.
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Old 10-28-07, 05:37 PM
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a couple more pics of the car...
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Old 10-28-07, 05:38 PM
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one more pic ....
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Old 10-28-07, 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by cobra2top
Looks great! I was all set to pick up a set of 17" OEM 5 spokes and just saw this!! Now I have to re-think my plan!!

98 GS400 with silly 16" OEM's
same boat I was in.
Old 10-29-07, 01:03 AM
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I likes the look of those 18's. I wouldn't mind putting on a set of them considering I'm still riding 16" stocks.

It would also look real good if it were on a modest drop, nothing too aggressive.
Old 10-30-07, 02:27 PM
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I had 5 people in the car for lunch, and it touched the bottom on a peaky parking lot ramp.

I dont think i will be dropping it anytime soon
Old 10-30-07, 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by bigmemory
Its definitely subjective, but I find many aftermarket wheels shout "I'm immature", whereas the chromed OEM wheels complete the car in a more subdued way.
I like your attitude man. Being on a budget is fine. You're just doing minor mods and using mostly OEM equipment so hey, nothing wrong with that. To each his own.

A lot of people will see your post about having 2 teenagers and it will fly right over their head...it won't even soak in what that means in terms of you, your cars, and any modding you might have in mind. I say if you have 2 teens and you're still able to buy this car and throw on some wheels you actually like then you're doing okay.
Old 10-30-07, 05:10 PM
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Your GS is nice.....but PLEASE use some tire shine/gloss!!! You cannot truly appreciate the chrome wheels with an ashy tire!!!!
Old 10-30-07, 05:32 PM
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nice shoestring budget GS that looks good

i like ur firefly signature too
btw that greasemonkey girl is now playing doctor on stargate atlantis
Old 10-31-07, 09:02 PM
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thanks, appreciated! Theres lots of rumor going around about a Serenity 2, the creator Joss Wheadon said that if enough collector's edition DVDs sold, there would be one!

Also, the pilot actor said something similar!

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