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Posted by shiftylx (Member # 2670) on :
 
hey guys, it's been awhile since i've been on here for more than a post or two, it's fvcking hot in phoenix!
so i picked up another car...

...not another mustang though

i got rid of the es300 i had since i discovered a warped head and i wasn't feeling having to replace the head and hope the block wasn't warped also, so i sold it and picked up this new one, 2000 gs300.
this is how it was minus the tint when i bought it:



then i decided to upgrade the rolling stock, so i picked up a nice set of 18s for it, i didn't want to go too big, 20s aren't my style, and i think these set the car off perfectly!





next is 2003 taillights and some upgraded speakers.

so long from the surface of the sun
 

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Posted by JohnCM (Member # 1076) on :
 
Looks clean
 

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Posted by n8y8 (Member # 6048) on :
 
clean ride...I love that style. Wheels are too small tho. Can see too much wheel well.
 

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Posted by Quick 88LX (Member # 1950) on :
 
I like the ride. VERY clean, especially in that AZ sun. Keep that baby shiny because it looks beautiful. The rims are perfect.
 

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Posted by The Camaro Z-28 Kid (Member # 3100) on :
 
hey of you need some parts i got a friend that works for camelback toyota in phoniex! let me know and ill see what i can do for you for parts or whatever!

http://www.camelbacktoyota.com/

Ernesto
 

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Posted by shiftylx (Member # 2670) on :
 
thanks guys for the compliments!

i'm planning on lowering it 1 inch to get rid of the space in the wheelwells.

thanks ernesto, i might see how much springs would be from your buddy, but i think the dealership will be a little too expensive.

btw- this color was the color the droptop's paint was based on, to me it's the best looking color on these cars.
 

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Posted by 93redcobra (Member # 1344) on :
 
nice
 

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Posted by shiftylx (Member # 2670) on :
 
thanks 93.

the 67 is feeling a little neglected now that its 118+ and i have a nice dd!
 

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Posted by two-gun kid (Member # 5891) on :
 
damn pimpin it out in the desert
 

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Posted by 5.0-srt-4 (Member # 5864) on :
 
wow nice car
 

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Posted by shiftylx (Member # 2670) on :
 

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Originally posted by 5.0-srt-4:
wow nice car

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thanks man
 

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Posted by 5.0-srt-4 (Member # 5864) on :
 
also the wheels flow very well at 1st glance they look like and upgraded option from lexus nice choice..hope it treats ya better
 

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Posted by Hungry Hippo (Member # 537) on :
 
ballin it up
 

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Posted by shiftylx (Member # 2670) on :
 

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Originally posted by 5.0-srt-4:
also the wheels flow very well at 1st glance they look like and upgraded option from lexus nice choice..hope it treats ya better

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yeah, thats exactly why i chose those. i've seen some real nasty wheels on some nice cars and i didn't want to go that way, not too blingy but enough to give you a second glance.
thanks man.

thanks johnny, you need to come out here soon and help me ball
 

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Posted by eljefe (Member # 1753) on :
 
very nice drew, that thing is clean as hell, those wheels are perfect for it.
 

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Posted by DOPE 50 (Member # 5892) on :
 
nice car Drew congrats,im thinkin about getting a lexus or an Acura soon but we will see,But are you serious its like 118 out there,holy crap, im going to Mesa in a few weeks,what the hotest its been since you've been out there?
 

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Posted by shiftylx (Member # 2670) on :
 

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Originally posted by DOPE 50:
nice car Drew congrats,im thinkin about getting a lexus or an Acura soon but we will see,But are you serious its like 118 out there,holy crap, im going to Mesa in a few weeks,what the hotest its been since you've been out there?

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thanks man, either an acura or a lexus will last forever, as long as no major engine work has been done on them, it seems once you dig into them, they keep breaking.
it was 118 for a couple days, it's a pretty steady 105 now and it will prolly stay that way for awhile.
mesa isn't too far from me, you should hit me up when you get here, i'll show you some hot spots!
whats bringing you out here?
 

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Posted by DOPE 50 (Member # 5892) on :
 
Right now im just trying to decide where i want to move some friends are moving to mesa and tempe and they told me i should move in with them but my other option in San Diego,im trying to start up in Real estate and i know that AZ in booming in that area so in a few weeks im just going to check it out and see if i like it
 

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Posted by Hungry Hippo (Member # 537) on :
 
i'll have to wait till it cools down to check things out over there.
 

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Posted by 94sssnake aka svt5150 (Member # 1237) on :
 
Congrats man. Good taste in DD's. Check out clublexus.com for some ideas. I was like you and was only going wheels and drop but that didnt happen... lol.






 

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Posted by RiddlerGT (Member # 113) on :
 
dam that lexus is clean, got any other pics? whats all done?
 

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Posted by 94sssnake aka svt5150 (Member # 1237) on :
 
If you are talkin to me it has:

19x8 19x10 iForged aero with Nitto tires
Tein CS Coilovers
LTuned sideskirts and grill
AbFlug Carbon Fiber front splitter
3M clearbra
Tanabe HM exhaust
SRT intake
Rotora BBK with sb lines
...and Im sure other things that I cant remember.

It has bigger brakes than my Cobra haha.
 

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Posted by shiftylx (Member # 2670) on :
 

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Originally posted by 94sssnake aka svt5150:
If you are talkin to me it has:

19x8 19x10 iForged aero with Nitto tires
Tein CS Coilovers
LTuned sideskirts and grill
AbFlug Carbon Fiber front splitter
3M clearbra
Tanabe HM exhaust
SRT intake
Rotora BBK with sb lines
...and Im sure other things that I cant remember.

It has bigger brakes than my Cobra haha.

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Originally posted by 94sssnake aka svt5150:
Thanks bro. The coilovers can raise it an 1" over stock and lower 2.2" from stock. Those are for the Tein CS (comfort series) Rides soft like stock minus the boat float. Not ruff at all. I have the L-Tuned springs first and those will lower it 1", just wasnt low enough for me. Go to the GS3/4 classifieds at clublexus and you can find some used sets pretty often.

I have no issues with rubbing at all. The iforged wheels were custom made with the offsets that wouldnt need fender work.

As far as engine mods. The best option is an SRT intake with race ECU. Check out swiftracingtechnologies.com and you can get a good idea. Also, guys swap out the rear for a Supra differential (3.76) and maybe a TC. Some guys like the torque master spark plugs too.

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nice...i don't know what i want to do with this beast. i like the luxury factor so i don't think i'm gonna put a kit on it, but i've seen this TRD front mesh front grill that looks nice. what about anything to make it handle better than a boat? i've seen some sway bars on ebay that looked like they might start getting the job done. i just got beat out of a corner by a ford ranger on the way home
and i don't want that to happen again.
 

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Posted by 94sssnake aka svt5150 (Member # 1237) on :
 
TRD sway bars will work great. TOM's also makes a lot of braces for the GS. Or you can check out Daizen. Go to www.l-tunedparts.com and you can have some fun searching the GS section for all types of parts. Especially suspension. I have the L-Tuned grill. The mesh one is probably the TRD or TTE (Toyota Team Europe) one. Both fit great.
 

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