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Old 03-03-12, 10:54 AM
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Default My 98 gs400

just pick it up with 101k on it its hell fast smooth and it sure is a chick magnet lol.
but id like to make it look even better. lower it a bit and some rear window moulding.
what u guys suggest
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welcome aboard. Congrats.

First step, get rid of those wheels. They look sunk in with wrong offsets and doesnt look right at all. Wheels/Lower it and enjoy it for awhile.
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Originally Posted by L3XOTIC
welcome aboard. Congrats.

First step, get rid of those wheels. They look sunk in with wrong offsets and doesnt look right at all. Wheels/Lower it and enjoy it for awhile.
Which wheels do u recommend? and can i lower it?
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Of course you cna lower it. Theres coilovers, theres struts/shocks combo. Depends on where you want to go. Also, SEARCH would answer that question and you can see pictures to see what you like. Wheels, theres dozens of choices, again, search and you'll see your options.
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Welcome..I just join also! with an 03 Gs300
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could lower it, different rims, get newer LED taillights, also not sure about your liking but the rear emblems could get rid of the chrome ones and put black chrome ones on...
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I'd scrap the rims for something simpler with dish, lower it on coils, and do the amber-delete tails. Then drive it

Oh yeah, your rear tire is on backwards
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Originally Posted by 01LEXPL
I'd scrap the rims for something simpler with dish, lower it on coils, and do the amber-delete tails. Then drive it

Oh yeah, your rear tire is on backwards
yeah i got 4 new tires already
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Originally Posted by Samda515
Welcome..I just join also! with an 03 Gs300
welcome to u! throw some lower joints ball in there. thats what i did and it needed it too
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Originally Posted by LexXxtacy
could lower it, different rims, get newer LED taillights, also not sure about your liking but the rear emblems could get rid of the chrome ones and put black chrome ones on...
post a link where i can get them thanks
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Originally Posted by L3XOTIC
Of course you cna lower it. Theres coilovers, theres struts/shocks combo. Depends on where you want to go. Also, SEARCH would answer that question and you can see pictures to see what you like. Wheels, theres dozens of choices, again, search and you'll see your options.
please post a direct link so i can see exactly what ur talking about. thanks
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Hi and welcome!

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Chick magnet? the only thing my GS is a magnet for is door dings and scratches. Maybe it's 'cause I'm so ugly!
Whatever you do with your car, buy the best quality parts you can, there will always be a market for good stuff if you choose to do something different.
As always, the first mod is new lower ball joints and whatever other maintenance it needs (timing belt, all fluids changed, etc.)
Enjoy your car and welcome.
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Originally Posted by Arcadian
Chick magnet? the only thing my GS is a magnet for is door dings and scratches. Maybe it's 'cause I'm so ugly!
Whatever you do with your car, buy the best quality parts you can, there will always be a market for good stuff if you choose to do something different.
As always, the first mod is new lower ball joints and whatever other maintenance it needs (timing belt, all fluids changed, etc.)
Enjoy your car and welcome.
thanks buddy. never been so excited to drive a car but this baby is a game changer
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LOOKS GOOD ..........thats just how i felt when i got my gs400 had it 1 months and love cant stop cleaning and moding well enjoy ive had 11 cars and this gs is the best


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