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Old 10-11-18, 05:37 PM
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Talking Lexus GS450H got new shoes, bumper appliqué and roof spoiler

She is coming along well. Once the carbon fiber sides get in, then I’ll look at suspension
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Old 10-12-18, 09:34 AM
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What in the world.....
Old 10-12-18, 12:15 PM
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What in the world.....
You got questions?
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Originally Posted by 02REX
You got questions?
I think he means too much white. Typically the sun strip is black, not white lol.
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Originally Posted by eddie420
I think he means too much white. Typically the sun strip is black, not white lol.
That may be the first white sun strip I've ever seen.
Old 10-12-18, 02:54 PM
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What kind of trunk spoiler is that?
Old 10-13-18, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by 02REX
You got questions?
That front white strip I personally think makes the car look ghetto as hell but that just me and was the first thing that stood out. I think black certainty would have being more suitable for this vehicle or more of an tint instead. Rims not my favorite looking on the GS but are ok. I think they dominate and are very in your face look. I've seen these wheels in many Mercedes S-Class which look amazing on that car due to its bigger stance and look but on this smaller mid-size car with the flow of the lines and overall sharp design, the wheels just over power the entire aesthetics in my opinion. I guess that's why there is chocolate and vanilla to chose from.
Old 10-15-18, 08:17 AM
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The rims would look best on a slammed (VIP) style cars, where the top part of the rim is hidden behind the fender. Get air suspension and slam it, it will look a lot better and raise it back up when u need to drive it.

Short version: The wheel gap makes it look bad.
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Originally Posted by eddie420
I think he means too much white. Typically the sun strip is black, not white lol.
Originally Posted by bclexus
That may be the first white sun strip I've ever seen.
ahhhh. I get it. I like to be different. I saw black and was like nahh. Since I have a white one on my white EVO, I went with white on the Lexus too. I like it. Looked better when it was completed solid all the way across. but then I had to have it trimmed for the LKA. Grew on me. lol. This one is temporary while the custom make it for the starfire pearl. This white one was one of their generic whites that was really close to mines. I don't have to pay for the next one, they will just install it for free since its being custom ordered.
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Originally Posted by hotchorizo
That front white strip I personally think makes the car look ghetto as hell but that just me and was the first thing that stood out. I think black certainty would have being more suitable for this vehicle or more of an tint instead. Rims not my favorite looking on the GS but are ok. I think they dominate and are very in your face look. I've seen these wheels in many Mercedes S-Class which look amazing on that car due to its bigger stance and look but on this smaller mid-size car with the flow of the lines and overall sharp design, the wheels just over power the entire aesthetics in my opinion. I guess that's why there is chocolate and vanilla to chose from.
ok I got you. thanks for the feedback and honest opinion.
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Originally Posted by UDel
What kind of trunk spoiler is that?
hmm, I couldn't tell you. I do know the F-sport had a different spoiler than this but I don't like it because it doesn't stick out as far as it should IMO. this one was on the car when I got it. so I couldn't tell you. but I have seen similar ones to it on ebay.
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Originally Posted by ItzFilyO
The rims would look best on a slammed (VIP) style cars, where the top part of the rim is hidden behind the fender. Get air suspension and slam it, it will look a lot better and raise it back up when u need to drive it.

Short version: The wheel gap makes it look bad.
Thanks lot for the info! I plan on dropping it but I am waiting on my side skirt extension to show up on Wednesday. that was I cant paint them with the Modellista front lip at the same time. I want to close the Gap but with this being a hybvrid compared to a regular GS, I have a major weight difference and I also have way less options on suspension. looking at the RSR Down or Tanabe NF210. either way, she will lose that gap in the next few weeks. She has been sitting in the garage for the last week because I have the other 3 cars to drive while I work on this one. but believe me, that gap has to go! where in California are you? I'm stationed in Anaheim.
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Originally Posted by UDel
What kind of trunk spoiler is that?
thats the luxury spoiler, factory piece you can find on ebay i think under $120
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Originally Posted by 02REX
Thanks lot for the info! I plan on dropping it but I am waiting on my side skirt extension to show up on Wednesday. that was I cant paint them with the Modellista front lip at the same time. I want to close the Gap but with this being a hybvrid compared to a regular GS, I have a major weight difference and I also have way less options on suspension. looking at the RSR Down or Tanabe NF210. either way, she will lose that gap in the next few weeks. She has been sitting in the garage for the last week because I have the other 3 cars to drive while I work on this one. but believe me, that gap has to go! where in California are you? I'm stationed in Anaheim.
I'm in LA man.

Make it sits like this.


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Originally Posted by ItzFilyO
I'm in LA man.

Make it sits like this.

Daaayuuuuummm!! that's sexy! A lot of nip-tuckin to get there though. email said the sides will get here Thursday instead of Wednesday so a slight delay. shop is ready to paint it though and they both will be installed next week hopefully. as soon as that's done, suspension is getting got! lol. already looked at the camber arms but I need to wait and see how much I'm gonna go. maybe change the rear tires too. we will see. but thanks!!

I go to the LA area every now and then but I'm in the EVO when I do. ill let you know and we can catch up. As a matter of fact, I have to go back to Burbank for them to figure out my new TPMS and why they don't work with the Lexus computer to register. so I will let you know when I'm heading that way and we can link up!
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