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GS-F Conversion...is it worthy to be called a F?

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Old 05-25-11, 06:34 PM
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http://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/...213/parts.aspx
IS-F paddles on an Aristo

you gotta have this jeff part numbers listed in the link.
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Originally Posted by Coco-bun

http://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/...213/parts.aspx
IS-F paddles on an Aristo

you gotta have this jeff part numbers listed in the link.
that looks GREAT , im assuming they are also functional?

jeff u get the seats yet....im still curious about getting the wiring and power switches we spoke about in PM's
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Originally Posted by sakataj
that looks GREAT , im assuming they are also functional?

jeff u get the seats yet....im still curious about getting the wiring and power switches we spoke about in PM's
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...i kid i kid . the blog says "非常に操作しやすいです" (feels great) so I assume it's functional. seems like the stock up/down button works also.

+1 on the seats. I'd settle for the newer GS/IS seats if they can installed. my seat has my *** groove permanently imprinted and could use a new pair of seats.
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Originally Posted by Coco-bun
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...i kid i kid . the blog says "非常に操作しやすいです" (feels great) so I assume it's functional. seems like the stock up/down button works also.

+1 on the seats. I'd settle for the newer GS/IS seats if they can installed. my seat has my *** groove permanently imprinted and could use a new pair of seats.
My seat also has a terribly worn down cushion were I sit. I was thinking about getting it reupholstered because long trips kill my butt.

Also those paddles are awesome! If the GS 400 could shift a bit quicker (E-Shift is kind of laggy) I would definitely invest in those. The only thing I have heard of to improve the shifting speed is upgrading the Valve Body, and I heard that poses an issue to shifting smoothness.
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nice build!
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Originally Posted by Coco-bun

http://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/...213/parts.aspx
IS-F paddles on an Aristo

you gotta have this jeff part numbers listed in the link.
those paddles are going to be the next tte lip. great find!
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Originally Posted by Coco-bun
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PFFTTT lol

Originally Posted by lexusben
Also those paddles are awesome! If the GS 400 could shift a bit quicker (E-Shift is kind of laggy) I would definitely invest in those. The only thing I have heard of to improve the shifting speed is upgrading the Valve Body, and I heard that poses an issue to shifting smoothness.
I dont think these will chane the speed of your shifts sir...kind of a aesthetic and hopefully functional mod but i dont think it will actually make it faster

Originally Posted by Mike813
those paddles are going to be the next tte lip.
hahaha i STILL wonder why the gs430 never got e-shift thats so lame
Old 05-26-11, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by sakataj



hahaha i STILL wonder why the gs430 never got e-shift thats so lame
Because Brian, Lexus was thinking about the future.

A GS3 can have an engine swap (GTE)
and produce more power than GS430.

So they were like, the slllllooooow GS430's will not need the feeling nor
the quicker shifts, might as well leave the e-shift out .

Turbo is fun , but heavy on the wallet for gas.
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i would love those paddles on my GS4...
Old 05-27-11, 12:24 AM
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Sorry, have been swamped with the recent influx of work! I haven't really had time to post any updates in here.

I've been so busy that I received these seats a few weeks ago and they are still sitting in an empty room in the house lol.

Finally got the goods! I'll be installing these in my car soon. Custom bracket TIG welding and custom wiring this weekend.





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Originally Posted by Coco-bun

http://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/...213/parts.aspx
IS-F paddles on an Aristo

you gotta have this jeff part numbers listed in the link.
Is there a link to just the paddles? Can't read Japanese.. or is the whole steering wheel and pads.. What a great mod..

You could also probably swap a IS350 steering wheel with paddle shifters into the GS4 as well..
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cars amazing bro!!
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nice seats, can't wait to see the pics on the car.
Old 05-28-11, 09:41 AM
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Old 05-28-11, 07:25 PM
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nice. wondering what exactly you've done to the trans? i knw the stock trans def. cant hold that kinda power......


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