GS400 5-6 speed?
04-13-10, 06:25 PM
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ok so OP as a apology i went diggin and looking and i FINALLY found it
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/clu...400-430-a.html
its a OLD old thread but i went and emailed the OP like 2 days after my post in it....found out all the info bout it...
i believe c0wboy also has these or something to do with these
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/clu...400-430-a.html
its a OLD old thread but i went and emailed the OP like 2 days after my post in it....found out all the info bout it...
i believe c0wboy also has these or something to do with these
Rob
04-14-10, 07:40 AM
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Really, if the swap would be possible for about $3k - $4K, I would do it. I've done it to other cars before. I just don't think it is really possible with all the computers, mechanical parts, and interior peices to get it to look and function properly (like stock).
I really miss rowing my own gears, and going to sell the GS (hopefully this year), and go for an M5 V10 6spd. I know it won't be as reliable, but you know what, I can fix most things, and that car is a crap load of more fun to drive.
I really miss rowing my own gears, and going to sell the GS (hopefully this year), and go for an M5 V10 6spd. I know it won't be as reliable, but you know what, I can fix most things, and that car is a crap load of more fun to drive.
04-14-10, 08:40 AM
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Really, if the swap would be possible for about $3k - $4K, I would do it. I've done it to other cars before. I just don't think it is really possible with all the computers, mechanical parts, and interior peices to get it to look and function properly (like stock).
I really miss rowing my own gears, and going to sell the GS (hopefully this year), and go for an M5 V10 6spd. I know it won't be as reliable, but you know what, I can fix most things, and that car is a crap load of more fun to drive.
I really miss rowing my own gears, and going to sell the GS (hopefully this year), and go for an M5 V10 6spd. I know it won't be as reliable, but you know what, I can fix most things, and that car is a crap load of more fun to drive.
Rob
04-14-10, 09:00 AM
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I've seen decent ones for under $40K. I just need to finish up my current projects and then get to selling the GS.
04-14-10, 10:56 AM
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Yea I thought about new, but when priced it out, I can't justify that kind of money. CTS-V would be more in the price range, but I can't go back to American cars. I am going the low mileage used route. Trying to find a certified one, Black 6spd is kind of tough. Ton of SMG ones, but you know that won't be reliable, and I need the 3rd pedal.
I've seen decent ones for under $40K. I just need to finish up my current projects and then get to selling the GS.
I've seen decent ones for under $40K. I just need to finish up my current projects and then get to selling the GS.
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04-14-10, 11:03 AM
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I don't have the 80k for a new one, i just want a 2002-2005 M3,M5 or 1994 Supra TT. I don't think i ask for too much
but supra is the most expensive out of the three and the one i desire the most, if not i'll settle for less. Rob
04-14-10, 12:21 PM
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BTW, Supra's are hot...you cannot go wrong with that car. The best is to find a 6mt virgin twin turbo. I have seem some but they are around $35-$40K with perhaps 60K miles on 'em. I think my wife would kill me if she heard I wanted to spend $40K on a 15 year old car with 60K miles. lolBut in my opinion...that car is worth every penny!
Oh, BTW to you and slickgt1...what about a pre-owned E55? Eventhough they are automatic just mash the gas and get a low 4 second to 60mph and a mid 12's 1/4 mile run...bone stock. I feel that they edge out the M5 just a little; maybe the AMG models don't break down as much? Who knows...
04-14-10, 12:52 PM
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Nah, I deff won't go with American at all. CTS-V is nice and all, but I don't think it will hold up with mileage / age. I drove a new one and the fitment on everything seemed fine, but then I got into and M5, and the CTS-v felt cheap.
I know as far as maintenance, the M5 will suck compared to the GS, but, you can't match the fun to drive factor of the M to the GS.
The AMGs are nice. But damnit if I will ever have to fix their BS condensor problems, or play around with their vacume system, or electrical systems. Plus that 16 spark plug thing is also annoying, getting the rear 4 out requires some funky wrench elbows. The maintenance schedule on the AMGs is hard core too. Every oil change, they recommend tranny oil change, and diff oil. You don't even want to know what the brakes cost. I also want the 6spd. Benz is very VIP, but ckuF it.
I know as far as maintenance, the M5 will suck compared to the GS, but, you can't match the fun to drive factor of the M to the GS.
The AMGs are nice. But damnit if I will ever have to fix their BS condensor problems, or play around with their vacume system, or electrical systems. Plus that 16 spark plug thing is also annoying, getting the rear 4 out requires some funky wrench elbows. The maintenance schedule on the AMGs is hard core too. Every oil change, they recommend tranny oil change, and diff oil. You don't even want to know what the brakes cost. I also want the 6spd. Benz is very VIP, but ckuF it.
