Instagram Famous Widebody GS430
What started out as a Lexus GS430 build for the 2014 SEMA, is now an internet sensation. Check out the Lexus that broke the internet.
1. Daneil Kruthanooch "Yogi"
Daniel Kruthanooch, also known as Yogi, started a unique project when he decided to build a Lexus GS430. No one imagined what the future held for the luxury sedan, but for Yogi, the SEMA 2014 show was the goal. The plan was to make this Lexus an extremely sporty build, and that's exactly what he did.
2. Interior
As planned, the interior is not exactly how Lexus had created for the GS, but for Yogi, this is exactly how he imagined it. He replaced the stock, comfortable seats of his HS430 and installed Bride Low Max seats. The seats are in a beautiful red color with carbon-fiber in the back of them. He also added Buddha Concept Design brackets to really set things off.
3. Wheels, Tires, and Brakes
Also, something we are not used to seeing on a Lexus GS, are a set of 19"x10.5" WedsSport SA15-R wheels. Wrapped around the wheels is a set of 275/35R19 Falken Azenis FK453 tires to give the car the grip it needs. Finally, behind the wheels is a StopTech big brake kit for both the front and the rear.
4. Engine
To complement the stock engine, Yogi installed an Injen intake as well as Megan mid-pipe. He also installed a GReddy Evo 3 Exhaust. The factory 4.3-liter engine delivers 300-horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque, so Yogi wanted to keep it simple and just add some notes to it.
5. Suspension
With the WedsSport wheels, Yogi had to do something about the GS430's stance. Yogi installed an AirREX air system management and a wireless manager. He replaced the lower control arms with Megan Racing lower control arms, as well as toe arms, camber arms, and traction arms from the same company.
6. Exterior
The exterior is where Yogi put in most of the work, starting with the Buddah Concept Design custom widebody fenders, front splitter, side skirt splitters, canards, and diffuser. He replaced the bumper with Vertex Digna front bumper and went with the same brand for the side skirts and rear bumper. The hood is not what the original GS had on, and now it sports a Seibon TSll-Style vented hood, as well as a 2008-2011 GS430 grille conversion. On the back, you may notice an APR GTC-500 wing deck. That unique coat of paint that the GS430 is painted in is Dodge Viper to help the sedan stand out even more.
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