The 2005 GS Jan 6th 2004 @ 8:30 am EST(ALL COMMENTS HERE PLEASE!)Pics pg 19
01-07-04, 04:07 AM
#497
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Originally posted by GlobeCLK
some modifications i did:
1) custom side skirts
2) custom rear bumper with vents (had to do it to avoid fatness)
3) sidestep sill piece painted body color
4) added body-side chrome trim to avoid the fatness
5) Prodrive rims
6) dark-tinted taillight trim
7) shadowline window trim (chrome becomes piano black)
8) win.racing rear spoiler
9) custom roof spoiler
10) C-pillar window trim piece (to achieve 2ndGen GS look that 1st Gen lacked and 3rd gen needs)
It's not as nice as GSTrance's work but I think it's a nice improvement over the stock piece
some modifications i did:
1) custom side skirts
2) custom rear bumper with vents (had to do it to avoid fatness)
3) sidestep sill piece painted body color
4) added body-side chrome trim to avoid the fatness
5) Prodrive rims
6) dark-tinted taillight trim
7) shadowline window trim (chrome becomes piano black)
8) win.racing rear spoiler
9) custom roof spoiler
10) C-pillar window trim piece (to achieve 2ndGen GS look that 1st Gen lacked and 3rd gen needs)
It's not as nice as GSTrance's work but I think it's a nice improvement over the stock piece
That looks awesome, good work!
01-07-04, 06:59 AM
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One thing I like the most about the second and third GEN gs is the SHORT OVERHANG of the front and rear. The new GS looks MEANER when hooked up. By looking at Bit's side by side comparision, the new GS still retains the short overhang but with a meatier presence. The ONLY thing I am not feeling is the quad lights, they made it smaller and less distinctive than the pure oval ones from the second gen.
I definately want one. Hmm how much overtime do I have to do.. lets see, if I take no vacation for the whole 2004 year, plus work on sundays from now on... maybe take no sick days.... forfeit some sleep and work 20 hours a day.. collect cans when I am not at work... yes I believe I can do it.
I definately want one. Hmm how much overtime do I have to do.. lets see, if I take no vacation for the whole 2004 year, plus work on sundays from now on... maybe take no sick days.... forfeit some sleep and work 20 hours a day.. collect cans when I am not at work... yes I believe I can do it.
01-07-04, 07:00 AM
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Yes that looks really awesome. I have been looking at the new GS comparing it to my 2nd gen in terms of body design and I can honestly say that I really like my 2nd gen body style but believe after seeing the actual new GS on the road the new body will eventually grow on me. Dont get me wrong I think the new body is unique in its new design nevertheless its a Lexus so we know its of stellar quality.
I am curious if Lexus will make any engine modifications in terms of adding more hp because I believe that will be the breaking point for most of us GS owners who would like to see more power.
I am curious if Lexus will make any engine modifications in terms of adding more hp because I believe that will be the breaking point for most of us GS owners who would like to see more power.
01-07-04, 07:22 AM
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Originally posted by SC300Es
I like it and I haven't even seen it in person yet.
I think a lot of ppl should hold their judgements till they see it on the road. I remember I didn't like the 2nd gen GS when it came out. I thought it had a big rearend.
Reading 31 pages in the last two hours I read so many comparisons to the Maxima. If I'm correct, it usually takes 3+ years for a new car design. By that token, if Nissan came out with the Maxima last year, Lexus was already 2 years into the GS design process. It would be crazy for them to drop everything and start from scratch. And according to 1SICK, since Nissan probably took styling cues from the 2nd gen GS, it wouldn't make sense for Lexus to change the new style.
As far as horsepower, I don't care how many HP a Chrysler(unless someone gives me a Viper) makes I still wouldn't own one. Most American companies compensate power and cheap sticker prices for quality anyway. Also, 300Hp is nothing to laugh at.
Just my opinion
Ed
I like it and I haven't even seen it in person yet.
I think a lot of ppl should hold their judgements till they see it on the road. I remember I didn't like the 2nd gen GS when it came out. I thought it had a big rearend.
Reading 31 pages in the last two hours I read so many comparisons to the Maxima. If I'm correct, it usually takes 3+ years for a new car design. By that token, if Nissan came out with the Maxima last year, Lexus was already 2 years into the GS design process. It would be crazy for them to drop everything and start from scratch. And according to 1SICK, since Nissan probably took styling cues from the 2nd gen GS, it wouldn't make sense for Lexus to change the new style.
As far as horsepower, I don't care how many HP a Chrysler(unless someone gives me a Viper) makes I still wouldn't own one. Most American companies compensate power and cheap sticker prices for quality anyway. Also, 300Hp is nothing to laugh at.
Just my opinion
Ed
01-07-04, 07:46 AM
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Originally posted by mrweaver7
Exactly Ed. When did HP determine how good a car is?
Exactly Ed. When did HP determine how good a car is?
01-07-04, 07:53 AM
#506
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Originally posted by GlobeCLK
some modifications i did:
1) custom side skirts
2) custom rear bumper with vents (had to do it to avoid fatness)
3) sidestep sill piece painted body color
4) added body-side chrome trim to avoid the fatness
5) Prodrive rims
6) dark-tinted taillight trim
7) shadowline window trim (chrome becomes piano black)
8) win.racing rear spoiler
9) custom roof spoiler
10) C-pillar window trim piece (to achieve 2ndGen GS look that 1st Gen lacked and 3rd gen needs)
It's not as nice as GSTrance's work but I think it's a nice improvement over the stock piece
some modifications i did:
1) custom side skirts
2) custom rear bumper with vents (had to do it to avoid fatness)
3) sidestep sill piece painted body color
4) added body-side chrome trim to avoid the fatness
5) Prodrive rims
6) dark-tinted taillight trim
7) shadowline window trim (chrome becomes piano black)
8) win.racing rear spoiler
9) custom roof spoiler
10) C-pillar window trim piece (to achieve 2ndGen GS look that 1st Gen lacked and 3rd gen needs)
It's not as nice as GSTrance's work but I think it's a nice improvement over the stock piece
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01-07-04, 07:55 AM
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Originally posted by mrweaver7
Exactly Ed. When did HP determine how good a car is?
Exactly Ed. When did HP determine how good a car is?
01-07-04, 08:06 AM
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Originally posted by mooretorque
Power can be fixed quickly enough likewise brakes and other hardware. What can't be fixed is sheetmetal once the tooling is set.
Power can be fixed quickly enough likewise brakes and other hardware. What can't be fixed is sheetmetal once the tooling is set.
01-07-04, 08:08 AM
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People, we don't know yet the official HP numbers for the V-8. The VP never mentioned the specifics, all he said is it's going to use the same 4.3L, that's about it. Again, based on the toyota pressroom site, all specs are preliminary. Lexus hasn't even officially revealed the final specs. Hold your horses, in the coming few months we will finally know.
01-07-04, 08:18 AM
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I know that many of us were holding back buying any new car until we seen the new GS. I really think that new design will grow on me, but if the 2005 Infiniti M45 does infact look like these pics, I may have to jump ship.