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Old 09-15-11, 10:49 AM
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about a month or so ago i got my hands on this red gs 300. dropped in a new 2jz vvti engine and its been running smooth. only one problem tho i want to turn more heads in this car. and it sucks cause i am on a budget only a couple hundred bucks.
i live down in miami and want to get some ideas from other lexus owners, i have been told this red color is kind of rare but i dont know much about it.

pics will be up soon
i would really appreciate everyones comments ......
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Old 09-15-11, 10:55 AM
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i would say if your on a budget then it may be best to start looking for diy projects. maybe clear your tails or a chrome grill?
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all the lights are cleared up, i got hids on my headlights, and day times. were could i get a good price on grill? i was also thinking to do straight pipe for now, but i dont know if it will be too loud and if it would start to give me problems........
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save up and drop.... thats what i am doin lol
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drop will make your car look a billion times better... chrom DIY kit looks he best imo do a search for it.
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thanks guys ....... but should i cut springs or buy a drop kit ? lol
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NO cut springs. tanabes if ur looking for a budget
Old 09-15-11, 11:32 AM
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How much are tanabes running for ? And will they affect the riding performance ?
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^^^ lol cut springs will affect the ride/performance
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I would recommend the Tannabe's as well. NF210 gives you a nice mild drop without sacrificing ride quality. DF210's will give you a much bigger drop but I've never gone that low so I can't say much about the ride quality.

You can probably get a used set on here.
Check the classifieds on this forum for some good deals.
Most of my mod's came off of other user's on here.
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wannna turn heads? run a fat FMIC and no front bumper cover.. BAM! heads turned
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yeah man money is always a issue at least for me. You can chrome your grill yourself look search it covered in paint under is chrome. uncork ur exhaust . just buy the DF210 springs from what read looks like what everyone is doin. add cold air intake.

for all those that have the money look here http://www.aimgain.net/index.cgi I want the rear clip and exhaust from this place Sweeeeeet!
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since you already have a set of wheels like everyone else i suggest you get a set of springs (Tanabe/Eibach/Ltuned springs 100-200$) or get a set of used coils if you want to adjust your height later down the line (BC coils/tein/megans 600-1200$). most body kit pieces/lips for the lexus will run you easy to the 500 dollar mark. alot of folks lives out in miami with used kits/pieces that pop up every so often you might be able to save a pretty penny if you wait it out and scope out the classifieds.
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Sweeeeeeet lol thanks everyonee....... and for the uncorking of the exhuast lol sorry I am new to all this lingooo ...... u think I should jump on a oem twin turbo setup wth downpipes and oil lines ? For 150
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Originally Posted by djspawn00
I would recommend the Tannabe's as well. NF210 gives you a nice mild drop without sacrificing ride quality. DF210's will give you a much bigger drop but I've never gone that low so I can't say much about the ride quality.

You can probably get a used set on here.
Check the classifieds on this forum for some good deals.
Most of my mod's came off of other user's on here.
DF210'S r the way to go.... If, u r not wanting to roll on the floor.


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