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Old 03-08-11 | 01:09 PM
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Thanks GILL! BTW, will these fit a GS400?
Old 03-09-11 | 12:37 AM
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Thanks GILL! BTW, will these fit a GS400?
Should, looks like the same pedal configuration as GS430.
Old 03-15-11 | 06:40 PM
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Work has began!!!! got out in the garage for a hour, removed the exhuast and rear sway bar. Glad i have a oxy/acet torch set . not much but its a start. I also bought one more major item!!! Any guesses?
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Originally Posted by whitegs430
Work has began!!!! got out in the garage for a hour, removed the exhuast and rear sway bar. Glad i have a oxy/acet torch set . not much but its a start. I also bought one more major item!!! Any guesses?
Can't wait to see the progress. Your taking alot of pics right? Supercharger maybe...
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Can't wait to see the progress. Your taking alot of pics right? Supercharger maybe...
i will be taking pics Already bought a super charger Just got something else... Damn i have to stop buying thing bill is getting huge
Old 03-16-11 | 05:49 PM
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SC kit and accesories arrived today im getting over whelmed with the parts in my living room. Not to mention that im running out of room! Ordered the Tanabe touring exhaust yesterday that should be in it two weeks also
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Originally Posted by whitegs430
SC kit and accesories arrived today im getting over whelmed with the parts in my living room. Not to mention that im running out of room! Ordered the Tanabe touring exhaust yesterday that should be in it two weeks also
This is guna be one hell of a car when it's done!
Old 03-16-11 | 07:19 PM
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This is guna be one hell of a car when it's done!
I sure hope so
Old 03-17-11 | 06:32 PM
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spent a few hours on it today. Got the rear stabalizer bar changed and the rear differential. While i had the diff out i took a can of spray lube and sprayed all rear sub frame welds and alignment adjusters as they were starting to get some surface rust. Nothing bad but i figued why not spray them.
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Nice work, you'll defiantely feel a MAJOR difference in handling.

A must suspension mod, IMO.
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Now that's money well spent! lol good luck on the build
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Nice! Question...is a rear stabilizer bar the same as a rear sway bar? If not, where can I get one? Does it help with traction?
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Originally Posted by Rock-a-Lex
Nice! Question...is a rear stabilizer bar the same as a rear sway bar? If not, where can I get one? Does it help with traction?
Yes it is. Doesn't really help with traction since it stiffens up the body roll a little bit.
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Man I have to give you mad props for being this patient. All those parts homie I couldn't do it. I like the direction your going with your car....
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Man I have to give you mad props for being this patient. All those parts homie I couldn't do it. I like the direction your going with your car....
Thanks man. Ya its been hard but its nice to finally start building it. Bought all brand new rubber exhaust hangers from lexus today. Cant wait for new exhaust to come in a few weeks.


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