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Doja

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    2000 GS 300

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  1. I'm sorry, kisik, but I don't know if calling our beloved GS3 a beater car is the good way to get honest feedback. I detect flames inc. But, to answer your inquiry: I drive a 2000GS3 (just broke 150k miles) that was given to me by my dad. Other than a few minor problems such as door lock actuators and other small stuff, the car still drives like the day my dad bought it. Good price but I can't judge a car based on such little information. Have you seen a carfax report on the car?
  2. In my opinion 19s are pushing it. 18s look great and they don't sacrifice much ride quality from the the stock 16s.
  3. Door lock actuators go out. Common problem. You can either take it into the dealership or attempt to do it yourself.
  4. Says right on the inside of the fuel door - "Use Premium Fuel Only" or something of that sort. Premium usually being 91 octane. However, I've been using 87 (Gas is expensive in California) for the past 8 years on my 2000 GS3 and haven't had any fuel-related problems. Don't really notice a difference when I use premium either.
  5. How to wire from the amps to the head unit and power supply. I bought the set from a former BWM owner, and there batteries are in the back, so i need to know how to run it to a Lexus battery. However any information would help Thanks, Nick With the newer GSs theres much more to it than just a simple install. The speakers and factory sub are running on a factory amp located in the glove box. In order to correctly do this install, you're going to need to rewire all the speakers in your car into your new head unit. If you don't know how to do this, then do the rest of the setup, and then take your car in to Al & Ed's or similar car stereo place (Not Circuit City or Best Buy, they're idiots).
  6. Wiring is not something you want to do without completely detailed instructions. My first attempt at installing a headunit in my car failed miserably with a $500 trip to the Lexus dealer for something that I messed up. Do this at your own risk... or you could take your car into a stereo shop, pay 150-200 bucks, and let them assume full responsibility for any damages done to your car.
  7. Just curious what a normal idle speed is for my car. I have a 2000 GS300 and it idles at 400-500 RPMs. This seems kinda low so I was just looking for some input.
  8. There might be a slight drop, but the 16" wheels have thicker tires, and the 18" ones have tires that are about half as thick. Your best bet would be a lowering kit like an inch or so.
  9. 118-120 in my 2000 GS300 on a desert 2 lane highway. So much adrenaline i was nearly crying at the end.
  10. I'll give this a try some time soon. Thanks for the help.
  11. Haven't had any spare time to take my car into the dealer yet to have them look at it. I'm thinking it's just an actuator and I might try to replace it myself. Your problem is a little more severe than mine. My door actually opens fortunately I just have to manually unlock it.
  12. I would not trust that wiring if I were you. When I was making the first attempt at installing an aftermarket stereo in my 00 gs300 I used that. Caused about $300 worth of damage and a trip to my friendly dealer.
  13. Looks like you're gonna be driving your kick-!Removed! bike around :cries:
  14. I still have the lcd's with photo install instructions if your interested. Umm, not to sound ungrateful, but your photo instructions weren't that good. They were of the wrong radio, and I could not read your hand writing for the life of me. The unit works perfectly though, so thanks for that. When I had this problem, I decided to go for an upgrade rather than a replacement. Installed an Alpine deck(with iPod in the glove box) with 2 10" subs in the trunk. Figured I might as well considering I had the stereo stuff in my attic.
  15. It's becoming quite a hassle as it is making my alarm non-functional. I've pulled it apart but I'm not an electrical genius. I'm about to give in and take it to the dealer. I need some belts replaced anyways.
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