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

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Old 11-03-10, 12:12 AM
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the car looks beautiful as it sits
Old 11-03-10, 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by StealthGS
WHY?? Whats the reason? By the way the Lex still looks good!!
Yeah there could be multiple reasons but regardless I wish the OP well. Btw the 3GS wheels are right on.
Old 11-03-10, 06:31 PM
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I live in the Midwest too. Clearence is the only issue in the snowy weather. I garage my car in the winters but when u have no choice you do what you can
Old 11-03-10, 06:54 PM
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the 06 GS430 wheels are awesome, they fit the car well... LOOKS GOOD!!!
Old 11-04-10, 04:41 AM
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Originally Posted by StealthGS
WHY?? Whats the reason? By the way the Lex still looks good!!
Just that I am not in Arizona anymroe with nice roads...preparing to drivein the snow since I work about 1/4 mile off lake Michigan.
Originally Posted by Infamous 1
I spent the last two weekend removing all my aftermarket parts to put my car up for sale. I understand what you are going through.
Isn't it fun? Not! I still have the K-Sports and a stereo at least.

Originally Posted by MickeyLex
I know this wont be the popular opinion but I like the after pic more.
I am starting to like it also...quieter and rides better.

Originally Posted by speedaddic
I feel the same way.
I am swaying towards feeling better about it.....
Originally Posted by kamlung
yea the wheels are clean on your after pic...
I like both sets of wheels really....loved the XXR's and tucking tires was fun, just not practical in the midwest.

Originally Posted by vwynn
After pic is wayyy better than before. i feel that the OE 18" rims > XXR
It sure looks like a Lexus again...rides and sounds like it mostly too. Minus that RMM intake and mufflers making a tad bit of noise...but that I can handle.

Originally Posted by jadu
Is a baby on the way by any chance? That's the reason I had to put my 4 door back to stock last year
No baby....lol. Just dealing with rain and snow soon.If I was in AZ and did have children I would've still rolled the Lex lowered with children....lol... "lowered with children"
Old 11-04-10, 04:44 AM
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And I wanted to thank everyone in general for the nice comments, it's been hard for me to raise my car up and such after years of terrorizing the streets in AZ.....I'm still half debating raising it up more or buying the Bilstein/Tanabe setup off of here....but I hate hate hate wheel gap. Is 5" of ground clearance enough? My brother in law does the same drive as me and his Mazda 3 hatch has 6" so I think I am going to be ok....or say "f" it andmove back to AZ!
Old 11-04-10, 06:00 AM
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Welcome to the rough winters of Chi-town. My dad is preparing to put is stock wheels back on his Gs4. I know its rough coming from over 80* all year round to dealing with 40s and 50s right now, but Youll get used to it do. Btw love the GS430 wheels. I would like those for my winter wheels
Old 11-04-10, 06:01 AM
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Oh btw what part of chicago you live in. I live in the far south suburbs.
Old 11-04-10, 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by 99Aristo
If I was in AZ and did have children I would've still rolled the Lex lowered with children....lol... "lowered with children"
That's how I roll. :-)
My five month old kicks it in the baby seat in my GS (only mildly lowered though- she needs her sleep).

Looking at your pics again. I really like the way the car looks with the 3gs wheels.
Old 11-04-10, 08:07 AM
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just be a snow plow n lower your car
Old 11-04-10, 11:43 AM
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greddy front lip looks like a snow plow anyways..just get one of those......lol.

looks clean, just crank those ksports down a little bit..not slam, it'll look even better
Old 11-05-10, 05:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Dons98GS
Oh btw what part of chicago you live in. I live in the far south suburbs.
I am not in the suburbs....I am in NW Indiana but drive up to Whiting everyday to the BP refinery for work. Whiting is damn near Chicago, attached to Lake Michigan.

Originally Posted by MickeyLex
That's how I roll. :-)
My five month old kicks it in the baby seat in my GS (only mildly lowered though- she needs her sleep).
That's awesome...and if I have kids it is how I will roll also.

Looking at your pics again. I really like the way the car looks with the 3gs wheels.
Thanks, it's starting to grow on me also.

Originally Posted by Anthony
greddy front lip looks like a snow plow anyways..just get one of those......lol.
lol....not a good idea I think.

looks clean, just crank those ksports down a little bit..not slam, it'll look even better
They are cranked down....I have 5" of frame clearance now and I used to run with 3" of clearance. I can only raise it so much before a buy some 4X4 emblems on ebay. lol
Old 11-05-10, 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by MickeyLex
I know this wont be the popular opinion but I like the after pic more.
+1 here, I like the after look... let me know if you're still interested in the NF210's and bilsteins.
Old 11-05-10, 07:53 PM
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Nah i think the before pic is better like the staggered look.
Old 11-05-10, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by MickeyLex
I know this wont be the popular opinion but I like the after pic more.
Same here. looks clean.


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