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Old 04-06-15 | 10:30 AM
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Hi Everyone...

Just picked up my GS430 this January. Also have a Ls430 but my GF dailys that now...

Going on my 4th lexus, it all started with a '99 sc300 then to a '98 gs300.

When I first picked it up:


First set of mods was a pioneer double din and 1 12in alpine sub. The stock sub was blown.

Next, G35 coupe wheels with hubrings...

with blizzaks for the winter




Just this past weekend I had the chance to install these bad boys. Tein comfort sports that I picked up from a member here:



All done:

Also at the same time I swapped out the winter tires for a set of Eagle F1s. 225/35/19 fronts and 245/35/19 rears







Upcoming mods...

Roof spoiler pictured here is just mocked up





And the reason I bought the Megan 30mm front RCAs

..so I wouldn't have to grind these:






Thats all I have for now. Maybe some exhaust work in the next couple months. So until then, heres a shot of me and my buddies 5spd IS. (He is waiting on his new wheel set up)




Edit:
I also ended up putting in new ball joints, inner tie rods, tie rod ends, and end links. Still waiting on Daizen steering rack bushings and sway bar bushings.
Ill tackle the control arm & caster arm bushings next year.
The car has 92k on it currently and I could feel some vibrations on the highway. After I installed everything it rides like glass now. For anyone with vibration problems, there is a ton of info on this forum to help track them down.

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Old 04-06-15 | 10:35 AM
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welcome to the forums and nice mods....
Old 04-06-15 | 11:13 AM
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Looks nice
Old 04-06-15 | 01:34 PM
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Welcome, sade04!
Old 04-06-15 | 01:55 PM
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very nice '430! I've always had a soft spot for Silver GS's
Old 04-07-15 | 04:04 PM
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Car looks great. I'd put the stock wheels back on however...
Old 04-08-15 | 08:21 AM
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Nice ride, Sade04! I've got the same '03 Millenium Silver Metallic GS430 sitting in my garage.

Are you keeping your stock 17" 7-spokes? If not, we may need to talk!
Old 04-08-15 | 06:16 PM
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Welcome and congrats! Look forward to seeing more mods
Old 04-09-15 | 11:03 AM
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Thanks guys! Its a work in progress. Not sure where im headed with this car but its been fun so far.

I saw that a member on here, Will_GS400, has a set of 19 blitz technospeeds and i've been drooooooling over them / his car ever since. Maybe one day ill find em..

Originally Posted by BayAreaLex
Car looks great. I'd put the stock wheels back on however...
Thanks man! Yeah I know not everyone is a fan of the infiniti wheels. To each their own I suppose. I plan of swapping out the center caps soon though.

Originally Posted by ntwrkguy1
Nice ride, Sade04! I've got the same '03 Millenium Silver Metallic GS430 sitting in my garage.

Are you keeping your stock 17" 7-spokes? If not, we may need to talk!
Mmmm currently my buddy has 2 of my stock 17" 7spokes on his is300. Although when he is done using the wheels, I may part with them. Either way ill let you know!
Old 04-11-15 | 01:06 PM
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Hey thanks for the pics of the Tein CS's.

It turned out great! Enjoy.
Old 04-11-15 | 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by sade04
I saw that a member on here, Will_GS400, has a set of 19 blitz technospeeds and i've been drooooooling over them / his car ever since. Maybe one day ill find em..
You should keep an eye out on either zilvia.net; I've seen quite a few sets of Blitz wheels come up for sale over the years.
Old 04-12-15 | 06:22 PM
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Congrats on the GS!

I'm diggin' everything you've done to it so far
Old 04-13-15 | 10:25 AM
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welcome to the club
car was without spoiler or it was removed?
Old 04-13-15 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by sade04


Mmmm currently my buddy has 2 of my stock 17" 7spokes on his is300. Although when he is done using the wheels, I may part with them. Either way ill let you know!

Sounds good !
Old 04-15-15 | 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by NorthStyle
You should keep an eye out on either zilvia.net; I've seen quite a few sets of Blitz wheels come up for sale over the years.
I checked it out and there are ALOT of nice wheels on there. I saw a set of Work VS-TX that i've never seen before. Thanks for the heads up man, ill keep a look out.

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welcome to the club
car was without spoiler or it was removed?
The car came without a spoiler


Originally Posted by Seize
Congrats on the GS!

I'm diggin' everything you've done to it so far
Originally Posted by worianxun
I've always had a soft spot for Silver GS's
Thanks guys!
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