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Still a newbie - my 2nd post of my slightly tuned GS300

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Old 02-28-09, 11:18 AM
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Default Still a newbie - my 2nd post of my slightly tuned GS300

Hi all,

Thanks for the very warm welcome.

The GS has changed a bit since my first post.

The beast is now rolling on 20s. If you guys who kindly responded to me in my last post, you'd remember that the GS had 19" Work Euroline DH

Enjoy.

Pana




Old 02-28-09, 11:21 AM
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Looks good!

What country is that plate from?
Old 02-28-09, 11:23 AM
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Looks good!

Now all you need is a drop
Old 02-28-09, 03:38 PM
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Nice side marker lights... Are those the JDM ones ? Where you get them from ? I am looking to get some myself on my GS...
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Looks good. What wheels do you have now? I know they are mesh design but what brand and specs?
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A nice drop would set it off...
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I like the new wheels, now lower it a little to really set it off
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Hi all,

Thanks for the kind comments. I have to admit, out of all the forums like timezone, paneristi and lots more – This forum is definitely the most welcoming and helpful. Glad to be a part of the so called ‘cult’.

Lexus drivers are definitely the black sheep in Thailand. I would say more like a black stallion. Beemers & Mercs are recently giving me “Damn, I should’ve bought a Lex look!”

Hi all,

Thanks for the kind comments. I have to admit, out of all the forums like timezone, paneristi and lots more – This forum is definitely the most welcoming and helpful. Glad to be a part of the so called ‘cult’.

Lexus drivers are definitely the black sheep in Thailand. I would say more like a black stallion. Beemers & Mercs are recently giving me “Damn, I should’ve bought a Lex look!”

I've included the scans of the old 19 x 9 and 19 x 10 Work Euroline DH with gold bolts.

Decided the 19"s were a bit on the small side.

The 20s are sort of a no-name brand from Taiwan. They are 20 x 9 in front and 20 x 10 at the rear. wrapped with 245/35/20 and 255/35/20.

The low beam got ugraded to JDMs 10000k D4S bulb. The high beam are Luxor LEDS. I decided to power the fog lights with another HID ballast with a 3000k yellow H4 bulb - just to get the Aristo look.

The shark fin antenna is a custom carbon fiber job

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The number plate is mounted with an adjustable angle mount. Got busted last night by the coppers the other night! Apparently, I had an intention of hiding my plate number!.

The rough sketch is the initial design of the bodykit.

Of course, the Tein suspension is now my first priority.

Enjoy

Pana









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Some more scans...







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Originally Posted by moar_power
Damn that's tight. I will never understand people who say the third Gen GS is bland looking or ugly. I mean I know we are all biased being owners, but don't you agree that the styling is one of the major reasons you bought a GS over an M35/45 or a BMW 5 series or even an Audi or the E-Class? I just think there are certain angles and lighting conditions that really set this car off perfectly.

Can't see out of the damn thing and parking it is... stressful but you gotta admit it's a really hot looking car.
I totally agree with you regarding the styling of the new GS. It still has the roots of the 2nd Gen or Aristo (in JP).

But the 3rd Gen, IMHO has really set the bar quite high for the Germans. It is a true sports sedan.

The only negative aspect about the 3rd Gen is the V engine. The GS is known for its very versatile to tune 2JZ engine.

Pana
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Originally Posted by ReyRey305
Nice side marker lights... Are those the JDM ones ? Where you get them from ? I am looking to get some myself on my GS...
The side markers came with the car. What do your ones look like?

Cheers

Pana
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Originally Posted by vietdeluxx
A nice drop would set it off...
Yes, I totally agree.

I am thinking of the Tein coils.

Pana
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Very nice car......
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