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

Well... it has begun (the modding that is)

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Old 03-05-08, 11:03 AM
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Thank you...so is it safe to assume 225/35 and 255/30 will not require fender rolling?

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From my 1st post I said that rolling the fronts will depend on how aggressive the drop is and the rear might or might not need to be shaved.
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This thread should be stickied so people know what types of wheels to throw on your Lexus.

Every last vehicle is superb!!!!
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Originally Posted by V8_Aristo
From my 1st post I said that rolling the fronts will depend on how aggressive the drop is and the rear might or might not need to be shaved.
got it. Thanks for the help

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This thread should be stickied so people know what types of wheels to throw on your Lexus.

Every last vehicle is superb!!!!
Thanks for the kind words Hopefully I won't be going through more than 2-3 sets on the GS

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Old 03-05-08, 12:37 PM
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Balling ! damn .. love the rides you owned and own , the sp1 on the s2k was Awesome !

love the rover too ....

I know you will making the Lexus community proud esp from how you have done your previous cars ..

I actually roll on 225/35 and 265/30 Hardly any difference in looks too ... Best of luck but for you to know the 225/ 35 and 255/30 is the correct way to match tires ..

Have any idea what style you like already for the 2nd gen ?

I would guess HRE or Iforged ... from the looks of it but lets see what you like
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Originally Posted by BippuPxr
Balling ! damn .. love the rides you owned and own , the sp1 on the s2k was Awesome !

love the rover too ....

I know you will making the Lexus community proud esp from how you have done your previous cars ..

I actually roll on 225/35 and 265/30 Hardly any difference in looks too ... Best of luck but for you to know the 225/ 35 and 255/30 is the correct way to match tires ..

Have any idea what style you like already for the 2nd gen ?

I would guess HRE or Iforged ... from the looks of it but lets see what you like
Thanks for the kind words. One thing I really enjoy about CL is that most members are very nice and encouraging. Other websites are full of haters. Anyway, thanks for the advice on the tires. I'm still deciding if I should just go bigger and get 245/35 and 275/30. Would that look too wide on 8.5 and 9.5 wide rims? I've ran 245/35 on 19x8.5 and 275/30 on 19x10 without a hitch. In fact, the toyos on my Work S1's look stretched so I'm not sure how it'll work out.

I'm not gonna go HRE (and definitely not iForged... I'll leave it at that). I looked into the JP Scaras (I have a thing for clean 5 spoke) as well as seeing if I can get a set of BBS LM's but they seem too hard to source (not to mention $$). I ended up getting a set of Amistad Grace wheels from a member here and am excited. I think 20" step lip will look awesome I'm still researching and familiarizing myself with all the clean subtle body kits out there. I saw one for sale (Mac Blick) and liked that one a lot. Still not sure if I want to go all out on the daily driver... we'll see. I'll post pics of my Sport in two weeks once it's out of the shop. Thanks for the warm welcome everyone

Edwin
Old 03-05-08, 01:18 PM
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where in texas are you?
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M32 i think you have a wheel fetish !!
Old 03-05-08, 01:35 PM
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WELCOME M32
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Originally Posted by LEXUS_KID
WELCOME M32
Thanks...love the red!

Quick question... if someone can help me. I had my heart set on purchasing Tein CS for the comfort level but after looking at all the GS's with CS and 20's, I don't think the CS will drop the car low enough unless you have kit that extends the body line. Does anyone have any recommendations on a suspension that 1) drops the car an 1" - 1.5" lower than the CS and provides the comfort level at or near the CS? Thanks in advance

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Originally Posted by lexusondubs
M32 i think you have a wheel fetish !!
That's a nice way of putting. I've been called a wheel wh*re many a times on e46fanatics and m3forum
Old 03-05-08, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by m32
Does anyone have any recommendations on a suspension that 1) drops the car an 1" - 1.5" lower than the CS and provides the comfort level at or near the CS?
Air suspension
Old 03-05-08, 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by lexusondubs
M32 i think you have a wheel fetish !!
Originally Posted by V8_Aristo
Air suspension
Haha... I thought about it but I don't want to have to worry about two cars (one being the Sport) having air suspension

Edwin
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You go through wheels like shoes man!
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Originally Posted by sleeper408
You go through wheels like shoes man!


You guy's are going to love him the way he go's threw wheels


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