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What did you do to your GS today?

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Old 07-19-22, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by BMGS
Always fun to try new stuff! I've been using the 303 protectant but it does gloss up the interior a bit, I guess it's a trade off for the UV protection.

Here's a couple photos from the rear quarter that I completed this morning, just have the rear to go. I'm still amazed at how easily it wipes off. I can run the polisher along all of the panels I want to accomplish and still wipe it all off no issue 10 minutes later.


That glossed up REALLY nice! Did you notice that it does not stain the rubber and plastic trim pieces? That's a big bonus for me as well. The main problem with those pics is that the tires need to be dressed! Especially the white smears on the first pic... so distracting, LOL!

@BMGS Nice work, you're certainly working to have one of the better GS's in county...
Old 07-19-22, 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by BMGS
Always fun to try new stuff! I've been using the 303 protectant but it does gloss up the interior a bit, I guess it's a trade off for the UV protection.

Here's a couple photos from the rear quarter that I completed this morning, just have the rear to go. I'm still amazed at how easily it wipes off. I can run the polisher along all of the panels I want to accomplish and still wipe it all off no issue 10 minutes later.


You know those extensions on the fender are meant for regulation when the tires poke, creates drag no HP, but I understand the need to be JDM
Old 07-20-22, 05:08 AM
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Originally Posted by peasodos
You know those extensions on the fender are meant for regulation when the tires poke, creates drag no HP, but I understand the need to be JDM
That's exactly why I got them, the 275s had a bit more poke than I wanted in relation to the fender lines so these fit the bill. I was going to switch out to 245s in the rear but these combined with a slight drop gave the tucked look that I wanted. Being an OEM painted part was just a plus
Old 07-20-22, 07:14 AM
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Long time "lurker" here on the forum. Washed the GS this past weekend and took a few beauty shots...

She's mostly stock except for the tint, GROM VL2, Intake/Brace, and 12vSolutions Remote Start kit...





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Old 07-20-22, 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Elbandito
Long time "lurker" here on the forum. Washed the GS this past weekend and took a few beauty shots...

She's mostly stock except for the tint, GROM VL2, Intake/Brace, and 12vSolutions Remote Start kit...
Very nice, looks like it rolled of the assembly line just yesterday!

Be cautious with the 12vSolutions Remote start kit. I had one in my wife's NX and it malfunctioned and stranded her. If I were driving I would have been able to pull the box and reset it but I removed it to ensure no other issues. I could really use it now with all this heat!
Old 07-20-22, 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by BMGS
Very nice, looks like it rolled of the assembly line just yesterday!

Be cautious with the 12vSolutions Remote start kit. I had one in my wife's NX and it malfunctioned and stranded her. If I were driving I would have been able to pull the box and reset it but I removed it to ensure no other issues. I could really use it now with all this heat!
Thanks! I try to keep it (along with all the other cars in my fleet) as clean as possible. In regards to the 12vSolutions kit... Noted. Although I've had it installed for nearly 3 years now and no issues to report. Although if I ever have any starting issues it will be the first thing I check.
Old 07-20-22, 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Elbandito
Long time "lurker" here on the forum. Washed the GS this past weekend and took a few beauty shots...

She's mostly stock except for the tint, GROM VL2, Intake/Brace, and 12vSolutions Remote Start kit...
Liquid Platinum gang! I love it.

How's the brace been for you? Would you recommend it?
Old 07-20-22, 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by greys0uled
Liquid Platinum gang! I love it.

How's the brace been for you? Would you recommend it?
I'll be honest... No noticeable difference for me. However I don't usually drive this car too aggressively in the corners. Just got a good deal on it bundled in with the intake.
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Old 07-20-22, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Elbandito
I'll be honest... No noticeable difference for me. However I don't usually drive this car too aggressively in the corners. Just got a good deal on it bundled in with the intake.
You might have to track the car to notice the difference in the corners, otherwise just a cosmetic piece.
Old 07-20-22, 03:11 PM
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It works to make the Independent suspension less independent.
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Lately I've been toying with the idea of selling the GS, but then I walk around the corner and catch a glimpse of this striking machine and I'm not sure if I could go through with it.


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Old 07-22-22, 08:25 AM
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Yeah, it's scary to know that there is no replacement anymore for the GS unless u want to go with other brands with questionable reliability. Back in the day I would go in and out of my Lexus dealer to swap cars but now they have nothing interesting in the GS price range.
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Old 07-22-22, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by ItzFilyO
Yeah, it's scary to know that there is no replacement anymore for the GS unless u want to go with other brands with questionable reliability. Back in the day I would go in and out of my Lexus dealer to swap cars but now they have nothing interesting in the GS price range.
540i M-Sport with the B58 is the closest thing we have to a new GS IMO.
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Old 07-22-22, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by JDR76
Lately I've been toying with the idea of selling the GS, but then I walk around the corner and catch a glimpse of this striking machine and I'm not sure if I could go through with it.

Yours is in such pristine condition too. It's a keeper!
Old 07-22-22, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by JDR76
Lately I've been toying with the idea of selling the GS, but then I walk around the corner and catch a glimpse of this striking machine and I'm not sure if I could go through with it.

Atomic Silver is truly a unique color - this shot makes it look like you have Liquid Platinum!


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