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My new 02 GS430!

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Old 08-25-12, 05:10 PM
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Wow ive yet to claybar my black gs, this makes me wanna do it this week, thats amazing how that paint came out, does claybar really work that good?
Old 08-25-12, 05:39 PM
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^ yes.

I personally don't use one of those 'kits'. Better to make one yourself. Get a claybar from one of the vendors on here, and simply get a mix of car soap & water as the 'lube'.

I find it gets sticky with all the detailer. I bought a 300g bar [so i've had it for a couple years now and still have tons] and like i said, i use Meguairs car soap & water as the lube - works great. You'll notice your paint will feel glass-smooth once done.
Old 08-25-12, 10:42 PM
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Nice way to start modding the GS. Keep it up!!
Old 08-26-12, 05:40 AM
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nice car bro. great mods so far. very promisng start. temp wheels look much nicer, makes car look much more elegant. enjoy it! god bless


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Old 08-26-12, 09:25 AM
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Claybar does wonders! I did it to all my other cars and it gives a nice mirror finish + it makes the car feel smooth! Just finished the wiring on the inside for my air suspension and mounting the air gauge first time doing air suspension so it might take me a while lol.. I'll try to post updates of the car when I get mods done haha
Old 09-04-12, 09:31 PM
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update! I worked on labor day to finish the air lol.. 9:30am to 10pm :/ pretty much took a whole day to finish all the wiring and installing it but it was worth it

Before


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Doesnt sit very low but it does cover the wheel gap! I need to get some 19" wheels that sit flush/poke and the front/rear RCA kit ASAP....
Old 09-07-12, 10:13 PM
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good job so far...looking good!
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fast modder!
Old 09-07-12, 10:23 PM
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how are the junction produce pillows? I want to get them but they look uncomfortable cuz they stick out so much and they seem pretty hard
Old 09-09-12, 09:16 AM
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Nice to see a 430 on the forum. Mines 2 years newer the black on black and looks just like yours. I like the silver additions. Im going to try the clay deal on my lights.
Old 09-09-12, 12:32 PM
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Working fast man - great work so far!!!
Old 09-09-12, 03:14 PM
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well done sir! btw any info on air iintake kit?
thx
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Originally Posted by veron1987
good job so far...looking good!
Ty

Originally Posted by speedaddic
fast modder!
I work with I have lol

Originally Posted by AVSRacing
how are the junction produce pillows? I want to get them but they look uncomfortable cuz they stick out so much and they seem pretty hard
I really like them with the neck pads but they can feel really good and make u sleepy haha.. It's nice to have in the car for other people sitting in the car

Originally Posted by rena
Nice to see a 430 on the forum. Mines 2 years newer the black on black and looks just like yours. I like the silver additions. Im going to try the clay deal on my lights.
Yeah I like how smooth the 430 drives! Clay bar makes a big difference if ur into all the hardcore detailing like me lol. It makes the car super smooth and ur hands just slide right off of it instead of getting stuck

Originally Posted by skatejosh
Working fast man - great work so far!!!
Ty Ty

Originally Posted by 02blkgs430
well done sir! btw any info on air iintake kit?
thx
what info u want to know? I had an adaptor from my other car so I just swapped in the intake. It sounds a lot better compared to the stock intake and I can feel the difference in speed

No new updates yet but I do have more parts waiting for me to install them lol
Old 10-26-12, 12:38 AM
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Anyone know if a 05 rx330 steering wheel would work for this gs? Been searching for a while now n found nothing.. Didn't want to make another thread n have ppl say search -___- ill snap some pics of my new mods tomorrow
Old 10-26-12, 05:10 AM
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