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My 430
I know its stock and all. But I love it the way it is. Wheels and lowering it is out of the question as they would get destroyed here in NYC. And i didnt tint it yet, not sure I will. I hate being checked by cops , not that I do anything illegal, just dont like giving them reason to pull me over.
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I have some pretty new rein s tech springs (~3000 miles on them) that would give u slightly more than 1 inch drop all around. Less drop than Tanabe DF210s, but more than NF210@. It was the perfect amount of drop for NYC driving. I live outside nyc and when I had those springs installed I never had any problems driving in the harsh Bronx streets and hitting those craters that belong on the moon. I went with coils because I wanted mooooooaaar low!.. but this is just an FYI, if you change your mind, Tein S Tech Springs!.
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Also...unlike springs, 20inch wheels with low pro tires will get destroyed in nyc. Even though the weather is getting nicer, I'm still on my "winter set up" 18"s praying for these roads to get fixed before I throw on my 20"s. So you are right on the wheels, but you won't regret installing springs if you ever do.
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Yes that is a pinstripe. I too can not believe someone did this to a GS. I thought there was a law against that, but apparently not. Local body shop says they can remove it for $100, with a buffer, but they dont promise anything about damaging the paint. It bothered be before, but became less and less important.
But at least I know an older person owned the car and it shows. Records from Lexus dealer since day one, and car is Mint in and out. Like new. Drive and smells like new.
As far as springs. I'm happy the way it is, but if I ever dropped it Id get nice wheels with it. But doubt that will ever happen. I use the car mostly for out of state drives, trips and some minor in town cruising. Take the train to work every day.
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