GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005) Discussion about the second generation GS300, GS400 and GS430 (1998 - 2005)

What Would Perfect Your GS

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-20-12, 01:54 PM
  #1  
lexusben
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
 
lexusben's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Ohio
Posts: 623
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default What Would Perfect Your GS

If you had the money, what would you do to perfect you GS?

I'll start off with my GS.

1) Install my new Steering Rack Bushings
2) Fix/ Replace my Steering Wheel Motor (it just started going out)
3) Replace the lower door molding strips.
4) Buy and install some Bilstein SP Shocks
5) Buy some Enkei Racing PF01 18in Rims
6) Buy an SRT Intake
7) Buy Headers and a Custom Merge Collector
8) Get Valve Body Upgrade
9) Replace the major bushings in the rear suspension
10) Replace Transmission and Motor Mounts
11) Replace Differential Bushings
12) Have steering wheel and seats reupholstered
13) Replace Driver Side Fog Light - Somehow the Reflector Bowl Broke on the inside

I'll let you know if I think of anything else.
Old 09-20-12, 02:50 PM
  #2  
Arcadian
Intermediate
 
Arcadian's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: ALberta
Posts: 486
Received 12 Likes on 11 Posts
Default

Vented hood
Lip spoiler instead of factory wing
Pay Figs Engineering to custom build a front suspension (every freaking part)
6-speed automatic with tall overdrive for high-speed cruising
Custom made set of Panasport wheels
More cowbell
Old 09-20-12, 02:58 PM
  #3  
GS4Beast
Rookie
 
GS4Beast's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Maryland
Posts: 55
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

1) Switch Paint color from Pearl White to Spectra Blue Mica (favorite car color ever)
2) Swap out interior from tan to black
3) Black ISF wheels
4) Brembo Brakes
5) Stare at car for hours...
Old 09-20-12, 03:59 PM
  #4  
Lexusfam
Pole Position
iTrader: (3)
 
Lexusfam's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: ny
Posts: 243
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

-Build my v8 NA for 600 to 700 hp
-Exhaust that sounds like a built badass corvette
-6 speed MT with clutch pedal travel of one inch
-LSD
-19x10 front 19x12 or 13 rear forgestar f14 with 305 or wider rear tires.
Old 09-20-12, 04:08 PM
  #5  
DnBKidd1
Driver School Candidate
 
DnBKidd1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Fl
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Jajajaja Sounds Like A Good Time
Old 09-20-12, 04:35 PM
  #6  
1sWt2GS
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (6)
 
1sWt2GS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: soCAL
Posts: 6,509
Likes: 0
Received 26 Likes on 17 Posts
Default

2jz-gte and manual swap along with fixing all the little knicks and dings
Old 09-20-12, 06:52 PM
  #7  
DnBKidd1
Driver School Candidate
 
DnBKidd1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Fl
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Nice !!! Is The 2jz Swap Very Diffficult To Do? I May Need Some Mentoring
Old 09-20-12, 07:08 PM
  #8  
DosyBoy
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (1)
 
DosyBoy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: PGH
Posts: 2,098
Likes: 0
Received 11 Likes on 9 Posts
Default

More money....
Old 09-20-12, 08:41 PM
  #9  
GS4_Fiend
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (22)
 
GS4_Fiend's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: CA
Posts: 7,077
Received 113 Likes on 86 Posts
Default

Replace the WHOLE SUSPENSION with brand new OEM parts...
Old 09-20-12, 08:53 PM
  #10  
2jzgttegs
Pole Position
iTrader: (6)
 
2jzgttegs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Fl
Posts: 213
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

3piece wheels
Front lip
Alcon big brake kit
2000cc Bosch injectors
Old 09-20-12, 09:39 PM
  #11  
giolex300
Driver
 
giolex300's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: FL
Posts: 185
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

paint the car light gunmetal
wed kranze 19x11.5 (dipped in 24k plated)
front lip
aftermarket suspension
coilovers..... (bags are for groceries)
brand new black interior
SLAMMEDDD!!!!!!!!!!
Old 09-21-12, 01:34 AM
  #12  
PUREADDICT
Lead Lap
iTrader: (2)
 
PUREADDICT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: SAC, CA
Posts: 543
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Headlights incapable of fogging
Old 09-21-12, 07:26 AM
  #13  
DrRick
Lexus Champion
 
DrRick's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: ATL
Posts: 3,395
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Lets see...

*new front seats - They're starting to show their age
*2JZ-GTE swap w/ BPU accoutrements - in the research phase, right now. Acquisition phase starts in November
*L-Sportline front bumper - I can't find em anywhere. Anybody know what I'm doing wrong?
*Center Caps for my Zaubers - sum ***** that fixed em lost the caps. I've just got spun aluminum for caps, now

That's it. Maybe reaping my Supra calipers as they're chipping.

I think I'm gonna print this out and put it up in the garage
Old 09-21-12, 08:33 AM
  #14  
seivonecsu
Lead Lap
iTrader: (7)
 
seivonecsu's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: ny
Posts: 439
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Air ride
Artisan body kit w\fogs
Jp tails (non led)
J line vip wheels (aggresive)
Pulled fenders
Shaved trunk lights
No spoiler
Diamond stitched interior
Matte black wrap
Gloss black roof
Headlight retrofit

Prob some stuff I'm forgeting... But with a baby on the way this is prob only a dream... Unless I hit megamillions...
Old 09-21-12, 08:35 AM
  #15  
ThomasGS4
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (19)
 
ThomasGS4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: TX
Posts: 9,503
Received 387 Likes on 228 Posts
Default

-Replace the sagging engine undercover
-Replace the driver seat leather
-Replace the engine, tranny, and diff mounts
-Replace the rear brake pads & turn rotors (Car is at the dealer having this done as we speak)

That's about it.


Quick Reply: What Would Perfect Your GS



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 06:06 PM.