GS - 3rd Gen (2006-2011) Discussion about the 2006+ model GS300, GS350, GS430, GS450H and GS460

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Old 04-11-10 | 12:29 PM
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Old 04-11-10 | 07:02 PM
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Thanks! Its so tempting now to get the F-sport after seeing it on your car and knowing the local cost!
Old 04-11-10 | 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike450h
I had Lexus of Tacoma in Fife do the work, they did a good job. Worth it to me as it took them the better part of 10 hours to install, I think they lost money on the job.That being said, the cost to install parts are fixed by Lexus.

Springs cost $299
Install cost $400
Total with tax $777

I know you can get it done a lot cheaper, but considering this was the first 450h this dealership has ever done, it's not likely the local spring shop would have had clue one on how to install, the 450h is a lot more complex than a regular GS, according to the service guys.

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you could have done the spring install up here in vancouver for around Cdn $250 + taxes (which is what i paid). if you plan on doing more mods and don't mind the drive up to vancouver, let me know. i can at least give you options.
Old 04-12-10 | 01:06 AM
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Nice ride. I love the color , stance, and the wheels
Old 04-12-10 | 06:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Stormforge
you could have done the spring install up here in vancouver for around Cdn $250 + taxes (which is what i paid). if you plan on doing more mods and don't mind the drive up to vancouver, let me know. i can at least give you options.
I might take you up on that! I love BC, have a time share in Vancouver.
Old 04-12-10 | 06:21 AM
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Originally Posted by msgs350
Thanks! Its so tempting now to get the F-sport after seeing it on your car and knowing the local cost!

Agree, I can tell you the pictures do not give it justice. The car has settled a bit more, and the drop looks to be about 2'' in the front and 1.5'' in the rear. The stance is perfect the car looks like it should have looked from the factory. The ride is a bit stiffer and it handles the corners with less body roll.
Old 04-12-10 | 07:25 PM
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any close of pics of rims and wheel well gap?
Old 04-12-10 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by msgs350
any close of pics of rims and wheel well gap?
Heres a few,like I said pics make it hard to tell, the front drop is every bit of
2'' rear about 1.5


First 2 front 3 and 4 rear.
Attached Thumbnails A few changes!-wheel-gap-006.jpg   A few changes!-wheel-gap-002.jpg   A few changes!-wheel-gap-004.jpg   A few changes!-wheel-gap-005.jpg  
Old 04-12-10 | 10:22 PM
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with that scheme, black vinyl around the chrome trim of the headlamps will look mean! just like a member on the forum here has 'em.
Old 04-12-10 | 10:25 PM
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Looks good man !
Old 04-13-10 | 07:45 AM
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Rims are looking real nice with the Matador Red color... Nice setup... Yeah definitly go with the black roof and it will look a lot sleeker !
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