Originally Posted by KingTX1981

Here are some photo's I took yesterday; completely stock at this time. I went ahead and looked into some rims in town - anyone know of Rollo's in Houston? I've heard good things; I was just curious about the quality of their products - the prices they were quoting me seem too good to be true. Based on what I've seen, 19's are probably what I'll go with. Any recommendations on coils? Like I mentioned earlier, I was thinking about going with the F-sport by Toyota, because if I get them done at a certified location, it won't mess with warranty.

I'm also going to tint the windows next weekend.

One other question for anyone in the Houston area - where do you get your car washed?? Every place I've been to around here has automated brushes. It's sounds silly to ask this, especially after living here for several years, but anyone know any do-it-yourself car wash stops within the city itself? (you know, the coin-feed ones where you stand there and do everything yourself?)

Fun fact: the green Benz in the background is the old ride. Still deciding what I'm going to do with it.

To be honest - I think this is probably the first time I've ever bought something and liked it even better after owning it than when I was looking at it in the store...I keep discovering small amenities designed to make life a little more comfortable (i.e. the subtle mood-lighting that stays on in the car at night, the fact that you can still change to pre-determined destinations in the GPS while the car is moving, etc)

Originally Posted by KingTX1981

Does these people have vibration issues using F sport springs too? Anybody with success using different aftermarket springs?

Thanks for the pics Kcook...I may end up opting for 20s after all; your car looks good, but I think I'd like to fill out the wheel well a little more. Will I need to do anything besides coils at that size?

As far as why AWD - I'm moving to the northeast in a year.

Originally Posted by KingTX1981

Thanks for all the input on lowered rides on AWD models.

Has anyone out there had any luck with modding their AWD without wobble? I would really like to put some 20s (or at least 19s) but I would hate to sacrifice the ride and comfort. Any recs on what to do?

Originally Posted by Yang1815

Congrats and welcome back.

F-Sport accessories are easy to put on just like any aftermarket bolt-ons. 60hp from an exhaust? Doubt it.

Suspension works. I got it on my 07 AWD.

Price for installation depends on where you go. Find an aftermarket shop and they should be able to do it for around $200 for the springs.

People roll big rims on the 3GS. Lots of 20's and some even bigger I think.

Are you looking for the stock 5 spoke?

Originally Posted by KingTX1981

Hey everyone!

Just received my 2010 Lexus GS 350 AWD, straight off the transport! Pretty excited to be back; I had a SC300 a long time ago and was on here; but then strayed to a E-class Benz (big mistake ), and now I'm happy to be a lexus owner again

Anyways - I was wondering about a few things:

-Has anyone put on any of the F-sport accessories after purchasing? I was wondering what kind of added boost I could get - I was told the exhaust system would add 60 hp (!) and the air intake about 10 hp.

-I was also wanting to put the sport suspension in (I think it lowers the car about an inch).

-As far as the above accessories - what kind of price did you guys pay putting them on after the car was already built?

-I was also wondering about rims - I was thinking about putting in 18's, but I know it can tolerate 19 (and probably 20?). Any good input on where to find a good deal on chrome 18s with the Lexus badge? I'm looking specifically for a 5-spoke pattern...


Also: I got it with the Mark Levinson sound system...anyone else have it? This thing will knock your socks off!

Anyways, I'm pretty excited!

Thanks!

Originally Posted by SNiiP3R

Congrats!

There is a sticky 3GS wheel thread, you should take a look. IMHO 18s are ok, but I think that 18s look too small on this car. I have 19s right now, and I wish that I went with 20s. Of course its a personal pref. some folks are ok with 17s

I agree with others that ML is not the best, but compared to other brands its pretty good.

Originally Posted by KingTX1981

Does these people have vibration issues using F sport springs too? Anybody with success using different aftermarket springs?

Thanks for the pics Kcook...I may end up opting for 20s after all; your car looks good, but I think I'd like to fill out the wheel well a little more. Will I need to do anything besides coils at that size?

As far as why AWD - I'm moving to the northeast in a year.

Originally Posted by Kcook700

If you like the way my car sits, then no, all you need is the F-Sport springs. You would use the GS RWD springs. If you want to go lower, I would suggest coilovers (expensive yet adjustable) or the Tanabe DF210 springs (rated to lower the car around 2 inches all around).