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Posted by J24I (Member # 2598) on :
 
My new setup on my daily Lexus.

New mods:
-Lower ball joints
-All four fender shave
-Megan EZ coilovers
-19x9.5 +22 & 19x11 +25 LM Reps.

Some pics from my phone. Updated pics coming from my SLR once its washed and waxed

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[ January 02, 2012, 06:57 PM: Message edited by: J24I ]
 
Posted by CHP2981 (Member # 9240) on :
 
Nice
 
Posted by RONIN (Member # 9987) on :
 
Clean Lex , put a 2jz Aristo swap and you'd have a mobber.

BTW , is that car ever in Stockton because I see one just like that from time to time.
 
Posted by 1RaW03SvT (Member # 9151) on :
 
FUCKING "STANCE" FOR THE FUCKIN WIN!!! wow i live that!! Simple clean and stance stance stance!!!

Great looking lexus pimpin!!!
 
Posted by 2T0NE (Member # 4216) on :
 
j24i i seen u today on 580,i was cruising noticed the lil sticker on the rearside window,i was in a TR cobra
 
Posted by 510_SVT (Member # 8705) on :
 
HELLA FLUSHH !!
 
Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
Fuckin clean! My next DD will be something "hellaflush" too! Shit is sick bro!
 
Posted by a302juGRnuat (Member # 10163) on :
 
im jealous...love it
 
Posted by J24I (Member # 2598) on :
 
Thanks everyone! My 4th Lex but finally built my dream daily simple sedan.

[ January 02, 2012, 10:05 PM: Message edited by: J24I ]
 
Posted by J24I (Member # 2598) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 2T0NE:
j24i i seen u today on 580,i was cruising noticed the lil sticker on the rearside window,i was in a TR cobra
Lol how random I looked at my passenger and said, "looks like a clean terminator coming behind us" (as I crack the window to hear your car)...and u passed I said, "team legion, I bet he's on my ford forum"..clean cobra bro [patriot]

[ January 02, 2012, 10:14 PM: Message edited by: J24I ]
 
Posted by J24I (Member # 2598) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by RONIN:
Clean Lex , put a 2jz Aristo swap and you'd have a mobber.

BTW , is that car ever in Stockton because I see one just like that from time to time.
Thanks dude. Cars got a 2jz already but the 2jzte is for when I finally buy my supra [Razz]

But not me in Stockton, I just put the car together this weekend
 
Posted by 85TTOP (Member # 9536) on :
 
ILLEST!! FTMFW
 
Posted by SSF SVT (Member # 8319) on :
 
Are those the Varrstoen LM Reps?
 
Posted by uh0h50 (Member # 3125) on :
 
Clean!

Hows the coupe?
 
Posted by JohnCM (Member # 1076) on :
 
I like it!
 
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
Very clean and love the stance! How come no centercaps?
 
Posted by 92MaroonGT (Member # 10397) on :
 
Very clean
 
Posted by J24I (Member # 2598) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SSF SVT:
Are those the Varrstoen LM Reps?
Yep Varrtsoen 1.1.2's
 
Posted by J24I (Member # 2598) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by uh0h50:
Clean!

Hows the coupe?
Thanks bro. Coupe is good just sitting in the garage. Shitty I cant put the Lexus in the garage, but thats the price you pay when you own a foxbody.
 
Posted by J24I (Member # 2598) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 50Reasons:
Very clean and love the stance! How come no centercaps?
The centercaps were fucking ugly as hell so I'm working on painting them. Haven't decided if black is what color I want to go with.
 
Posted by 1ST0KGT (Member # 10606) on :
 
That shits Gucci lol
 
Posted by SlowStockFox (Member # 1081) on :
 
nice
 
Posted by 1994steeda (Member # 6127) on :
 
Very Nice! The best looking GS, lexus has put out.


1994steeda
 
Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
[worship]

One of my all time favorite cars! 98-05 GS300/400/430

Can u elaborate on fender shave?

[ January 07, 2012, 07:18 AM: Message edited by: Luke87GT ]
 
Posted by SLOWFOX (Member # 11067) on :
 
Looks good bro clean n smooth lol u need some hid's bro pm I can get you a good deal for cheap....lmk
 
Posted by nasty93 (Member # 8935) on :
 
looks tight!
 
Posted by Lemonade (Member # 3692) on :
 
Lookin good Jay! Nice ride! Wanna trade for a S-10 Blazer?

Lems [Big Grin]
 
Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Lemonade:
Wanna trade for a S-10 Blazer?
lol
 
Posted by J24I (Member # 2598) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Luke87GT:
[worship]

One of my all time favorite cars! 98-05 GS300/400/430

Can u elaborate on fender shave?
Fender shave is cutting down the fender line where you would roll it. You can DIY with just a dremel and have to worry about getting that nasty fender wave you often see from a bad rolling job. The real plus is extra clearance to go lower without pulling the fenders. There are a couple DIY threads on clublexus
 
Posted by J24I (Member # 2598) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Lemonade:
Lookin good Jay! Nice ride! Wanna trade for a S-10 Blazer?

Lems [Big Grin]
How are the tires? [Razz]
 
Posted by Lemonade (Member # 3692) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by J24I:
quote:
Originally posted by Lemonade:
Lookin good Jay! Nice ride! Wanna trade for a S-10 Blazer?

Lems [Big Grin]
How are the tires? [Razz]
Very low miles!
 
Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by J24I:
quote:
Originally posted by Luke87GT:
[worship]

One of my all time favorite cars! 98-05 GS300/400/430

Can u elaborate on fender shave?
Fender shave is cutting down the fender line where you would roll it. You can DIY with just a dremel and have to worry about getting that nasty fender wave you often see from a bad rolling job. The real plus is extra clearance to go lower without pulling the fenders. There are a couple DIY threads on clublexus
I did that on my 93 coupe and was horrified at how thin that metal got once the lips were ground off... It's nice not to worry about putting waves in your fender
 
Posted by J24I (Member # 2598) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Luke87GT:
quote:
Originally posted by J24I:
quote:
Originally posted by Luke87GT:
[worship]

One of my all time favorite cars! 98-05 GS300/400/430

Can u elaborate on fender shave?
Fender shave is cutting down the fender line where you would roll it. You can DIY with just a dremel and have to worry about getting that nasty fender wave you often see from a bad rolling job. The real plus is extra clearance to go lower without pulling the fenders. There are a couple DIY threads on clublexus
I did that on my 93 coupe and was horrified at how thin that metal got once the lips were ground off... It's nice not to worry about putting waves in your fender
Typo on my part. I meant to say you DONT get that wave on the fender like you see on bad rolling jobs. But I understand what you're saying, shaving the fender actually takes away strength in the fender vs rolling them. If clearnace isnt a issue, rolling is probably the better option. Plus you wont have all that exposed metal from shaving off paint from the lip.
 
Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
Did you shave those fender-lips yourself?

I hate that wavy look that is so common with rolled fenders! At the same time, shaving them compromises strength and leaves some of that sharp metal exposed to potentially cut the tire.

Always a trade-off, I tell ya. Is shaving a common practice in the Lexus world? It's very rare in the Mustang world obviously.
 
Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
Anyone else on this forum drive a 98-05 GS 300/400/430?
 
Posted by 94sssnake aka svt5150 (Member # 1237) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Luke87GT:
Anyone else on this forum drive a 98-05 GS 300/400/430?
Yup... 99 GS400 Spectra Blue Mica. Bought it back in 01. Great cars.
 
Posted by maeco (Member # 2578) on :
 
Clean gs bro!
 
Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 94sssnake aka svt5150:
quote:
Originally posted by Luke87GT:
Anyone else on this forum drive a 98-05 GS 300/400/430?
Yup... 99 GS400 Spectra Blue Mica. Bought it back in 01. Great cars.
Got pics available?
 
Posted by J24I (Member # 2598) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Luke87GT:
Did you shave those fender-lips yourself?

I hate that wavy look that is so common with rolled fenders! At the same time, shaving them compromises strength and leaves some of that sharp metal exposed to potentially cut the tire.

Always a trade-off, I tell ya. Is shaving a common practice in the Lexus world? It's very rare in the Mustang world obviously.
I did the shaving. Its pretty common in the lexus world just because of the extra clearance for the low offset wheels and its very easy to do. Wish I shaved my mustang fenders instead of rolling them when I had the ccw's.
 
Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by J24I:
quote:
Originally posted by Luke87GT:
Did you shave those fender-lips yourself?

I hate that wavy look that is so common with rolled fenders! At the same time, shaving them compromises strength and leaves some of that sharp metal exposed to potentially cut the tire.

Always a trade-off, I tell ya. Is shaving a common practice in the Lexus world? It's very rare in the Mustang world obviously.
I did the shaving. Its pretty common in the lexus world just because of the extra clearance for the low offset wheels and its very easy to do. Wish I shaved my mustang fenders instead of rolling them when I had the ccw's.
I hear you on that.

It's interesting that you never really hear about shaving in the Mustang world. I think if I ever had to clearance the fenders again, I don't think I would use a roller since I have not had the best experience (ie. wavy fenders)
 
Posted by J24I (Member # 2598) on :
 
Got new smaller tires, lowered it more, alignment, and did more work on the rear fenders.

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I'm not even halfway down the threads of the coilovers still.

I lowered the rear about 10threads further just to test the fitment and make sure rim to fender contact is not possible. It tucks right in.

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[ February 24, 2012, 12:45 PM: Message edited by: J24I ]
 
Posted by J24I (Member # 2598) on :
 
and one more -
 
Posted by 1972_Torino (Member # 11091) on :
 
Exactly how I want my Lexus to be. Clean bro
 
Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
J24I, do you have a pic of your shaved fenders up close that you can share with us?
 
Posted by a302juGRnuat (Member # 10163) on :
 
very nice update man...i like your style
 
Posted by RONIN (Member # 9987) on :
 
Put an Aristo swap in it, 2jz GTE. I see em on eBay going for $1800-2500 . That would be sick.
 
Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
The 19x9.5/19x11 rim size typically uses your 22/25mm offset when using the stretched tire look.

I notice that the 1.1.2 are also available with a 30mm offset front and rear in the same rim size.

I'm wondering if that would be a better option for someone going with a less stretched tire look?

Ie 255mm front / 285mm rear.

What tire sizes are you running?

Do you think a 30mm front and rear (9.5/11") will have clearance issues towards the inside of the wheel well?
 
Posted by VENOMUS PONY 5.0 (Member # 7785) on :
 
I have a 99 Lexus gs300 black on black. I don't have it lowered but I have 20x9's up front and 20x10's out back. I do want to lower it someday
 
Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by VENOMUS PONY 5.0:
I have a 99 Lexus gs300 black on black. I don't have it lowered but I have 20x9's up front and 20x10's out back. I do want to lower it someday
Lets see some pics! What offset and tire size?
 




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