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Old 12-29-09, 12:10 PM
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as DASHOCKER said, I'm modding my car to impress myself...so sorry, no advice here.
Old 12-29-09, 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by tmf2004
Springs, roof spoiler, tte lip, trunk spoiler, exhaust, window visors, and painted calipers w/ "lexus" decals... Welcome..

Those some mild to moderate mods on a budget..
Already done calipers with decals, doesn't anybody read the signatures??

Originally Posted by DASHOCKER
I can sell you my clear corners for $12 bucks shipped if your are interested op. Let me know via pm.

Take your time with the modifications & think it through. There is no need to impress anyone but yourself.
Gotcha.
Old 12-29-09, 12:13 PM
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dude you are 18 and in a lexus, that is a danm factor in itself.
Old 12-29-09, 12:18 PM
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And just ordered HIDs for hi, low, and fogs...getting pumped, but the bank account has taken a hit.
Old 12-29-09, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by dunbar43
Already done calipers with decals, doesn't anybody read the signatures??

Already done calipers with decals, doesn't anybody read the signatures??
Take it easy Noob... Its so damn small i missed it..

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Old 12-29-09, 01:05 PM
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i just picked mine up sunday night ..and already got hids..yellow piaa bulbs..slotted and drilled rotors...window tint..and led interior and exterior..

btw just mod it to ur liking and not nobody elses..gl modding bro
Old 12-29-09, 01:28 PM
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Take all the advice above. These guys know what they are talking about.

A very cheap INITIAL mod IMHO is a VERY nice detail job. There have been some new-comers who join and post up pics of their stock GS where they are greeted with a ton of nice comments because their ride was so clean (i.e. shiny and well maintained). This is a GREAT starting point in my opinion. No reason to put new items on yet if the car doesn't look fresh first. GL!
Old 12-29-09, 01:47 PM
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Get off this forum ASAP. It will make you go broke like before you even know it. Club Lexus = online equivalent of a cat burglar.

There's a reason I never come in the 2GS forum anymore.
Old 12-29-09, 03:45 PM
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I have those daizen springs forsale..

If your on a budget--> Drop and tte lip or just drop. You have an 02, those tails are fine IMO. First thing should always be a Drop, im sure most everyone agrees
Old 12-29-09, 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by MPLexus301
Get off this forum ASAP. It will make you go broke like before you even know it. Club Lexus = online equivalent of a cat burglar.

There's a reason I never come in the 2GS forum anymore.
LOL! listen to this guy! it's true!
Old 12-29-09, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by aristo2369
well as long as your not hispanic or black... most people when you get out think you sell drugs if your in casual wear.... ) well thats what cops seem to think..... I wish i had a stock GS.....
Dumb stereotype

Anyways, Keep the car clean, the tires and rims shiny.. That gets the wow factor. When I just got my GS I kept it clean at ALL times ( I still do) and the car turned heads everywhere. I have seen new CLS/ S classes, GS dirty and believe me, to me, they dont stand out at all. Now when they are shiny, thats a whole different story

Saved up for mods. Don't spend your money on small things as most of the cheap things arent good and rice out the car.

Good Luck
Old 12-29-09, 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by dunbar43
Have tint, 20% all around. I was looking into HIDs but I thought it would be a pain in the *** to install because of all the reflector bowl stuff and junk...if it is just the bulbs then I would do that in a heartbeat..
Trust me, don't just do the bulbs...go HID kit-plug and play. It's so easy to install too and it makes a big difference
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check out DDM tuning they have HID kits for like $40 buck for the kit. its a simple plug and play. clear markers are cheap like $20. you can do mufflers pretty cheap also. but id look into a drop after the other stuff like the hid's and clear markers. Def check CL for sale section people sell good stuff at really great prices. Good luck
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I know how tempting it can be to dump money into mods, especially for having a Lexus at 18. I had a Soarer twin turbo when I was 18 (and another 2 after, hopefully a GS by next week). Spend the the cash/time to make sure you maintain the car... much more important than trying to stand out from the crowd!
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Originally Posted by aristo2369
well as long as your not hispanic or black... most people when you get out think you sell drugs if your in casual wear.... ) well thats what cops seem to think..... I wish i had a stock GS.....
Originally Posted by dunbar43
Haha I love messing with the cops, making them think I'm a drug dealer because of the Lexus with the dark tint; but I dress nice 95% of the time, so I shouldn't look like a drug dealer.
Not really sure how this thread got into drug dealers, hispanics, or blacks,... Very stereotypical mentality..


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