My GS400 modding journal - commenced Feb. 2003
#827
EV ftw!!!
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It looks like an overlay of CF, but it's actually a CF pattern. The pattern looks almost identical to the CF weave in the hood, so it will be good match, not perfect but good enough.
The pic above shows the TRD Sports logo on it, but mine came without it and that is fine as I had planned to take it off anyway.
I then got the Lexus emblem http://beta.lexus-parts.com/parts_de...id=90042&all=Y to go with it.
#828
Dam Hameed great find, I think that will flow great with the hood. Glad that you finally find the grill you were looking for. I know that was a big concern of yours...
#830
EV ftw!!!
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Finally swapped out the L-tuned grill for a TRD Sports grille. Sorry didn't get to take a lot of pics.
The fitment of the grille is excellent and it flows better with the CF hood even though the CF pattern on the grille does not match the pattern on the CF hood 100%.
If you are interested in the Custom Busa, you can see more pics here https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=295795
The fitment of the grille is excellent and it flows better with the CF hood even though the CF pattern on the grille does not match the pattern on the CF hood 100%.
If you are interested in the Custom Busa, you can see more pics here https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=295795
#832
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I'm not so sure I would be smiling if a bolt of lightning struck me in the *****...
Finally swapped out the L-tuned grill for a TRD Sports grille. Sorry didn't get to take a lot of pics.
The fitment of the grille is excellent and it flows better with the CF hood even though the CF pattern on the grille does not match the pattern on the CF hood 100%.
If you are interested in the Custom Busa, you can see more pics here https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=295795
The fitment of the grille is excellent and it flows better with the CF hood even though the CF pattern on the grille does not match the pattern on the CF hood 100%.
If you are interested in the Custom Busa, you can see more pics here https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=295795
#833
EV ftw!!!
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Some updated pics of the whip:
#834
Pole Position
Looking good. I guess you finally got the right hood struts on?
#835
EV ftw!!!
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#839
EV ftw!!!
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Ride harshness comparison between Tein Flex coilover vs. H&R Sport Sprint Set with KYB GR-2/Excel-G
I have had the Tein Flex coilover setup (on the "softest" setting) on my GS since 2005 and am now getting tired of the noise (you can hear and feel every single imperfection in the road).
Bottom line is that I need a suspension that is
Right now my car sounds like its broken because of the noise that the TEIN FLEX causes because all noise gets transmitted into the cabin as the pillow top of the coilover is not rubber, but is metal. Its been like that since Day 1 and I bought it brand new and I've been happy with it till the last year or two.
Fast forward to 2013, I am now 8 years older and now its just a pain in the ****.
Maybe the suspension needs to be rebuilt. I don't know and I don't care. I just want to get rid of it and get something that is quiet and not "teeth filling rattling" hard.
My car's mileage is roughly 83K miles and the car is still in amazing condition. If I am driving on smooth roads, most people think the car is fairly new. However as soon as there are some imperfections in the road, my car sounds cheap, broken and rides as if it has no suspension.
I plan to keep my existing non-OEM wheels/tire setup - 18 inch HRE's with 245/40 front and 275/35 mm rear.
Suggestions, recommendations?
I have had the Tein Flex coilover setup (on the "softest" setting) on my GS since 2005 and am now getting tired of the noise (you can hear and feel every single imperfection in the road).
Bottom line is that I need a suspension that is
- Lower than OEM ride height
- Handles better than OEM suspension
- Is not harsh and loud like the TEIN FLEX
- I will never take the car to a track, but I occasionally like to drive fast around bends, so handling is still important to me
- Not interested in another coilover setup as that is cost prohibitive at this point.
Right now my car sounds like its broken because of the noise that the TEIN FLEX causes because all noise gets transmitted into the cabin as the pillow top of the coilover is not rubber, but is metal. Its been like that since Day 1 and I bought it brand new and I've been happy with it till the last year or two.
Fast forward to 2013, I am now 8 years older and now its just a pain in the ****.
Maybe the suspension needs to be rebuilt. I don't know and I don't care. I just want to get rid of it and get something that is quiet and not "teeth filling rattling" hard.
My car's mileage is roughly 83K miles and the car is still in amazing condition. If I am driving on smooth roads, most people think the car is fairly new. However as soon as there are some imperfections in the road, my car sounds cheap, broken and rides as if it has no suspension.
I plan to keep my existing non-OEM wheels/tire setup - 18 inch HRE's with 245/40 front and 275/35 mm rear.
Suggestions, recommendations?
Last edited by Hameed; 08-31-13 at 06:14 AM.