Lex in Tex Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 I will post pictures when i pick up GS300 from Sewell Lexus tomorrow. I went ahead and bought the L-Tuned Grill and Sideskirts, 17" l-Tuned wheels (OZ Superturismos w/ Michelin Pilot Sport tires), tint, full Polish/Wax (my onyx black needed a pro's touch), inspection, and miscellaneous stuff. I will pick it up tomorrow, but these are the pieces that he offers, all from TRD. TRD Front Member Brace TRD Front Strut Brace TRD Front Sway/Stabilizer TRD Rear Member Brace TRDRear Sway Bar/Stabilizer L-tuned springs/shocks L-tuned Steering ECU I will probably pass on l-tuned shocks/springs, since i want adjustable height and dampening (probably Tein CS), but a bit stiffer, flatter steering through turns would be nice. what would you guys suggest? front strut brace (for looks :P ) I still haven't installed the HID headlights, but my intentions are good. I really want to remove the amber from my 99 tail lights, does anyone know a great way to do it without cutting? like heating and pulling apart plastic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new big400 Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 what would you guys suggest? front strut brace (for looks :P )I still haven't installed the HID headlights, but my intentions are good. I really want to remove the amber from my 99 tail lights, does anyone know a great way to do it without cutting? like heating and pulling apart plastic? Check out the RMM front strut tower brace if you havent its sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandon Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 have you got the l-tuned wheels yet. Can you post back how it looks and feels. I've been thinking about buying the same wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex in Tex Posted August 22, 2004 Author Share Posted August 22, 2004 Yes, i've had the l-tuned wheels for a few weeks now. They are super smooth :o the L-tuned dynamic balance (with michelin pilot sport tires), is worth the money alone. I've taken her over 120 without any wheel vibration. They look really nice, though i would rather be rocking the 18s wheel whores unite! I will try to post pix, but the weather has been nasty and they have been doing construction on my street for past 2 weeks, i don't get 'er out much. I bought the TRD F STB as well, though i need to install it myself. I had no problem taking off the bolts (6) but they bolts didn't seem to align to fit. I'm guessing i just needed to "Flex" my suspension in more, but i wanted to confirm that i was sent the right brace ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jLaGS300 Posted December 6, 2004 Share Posted December 6, 2004 how much was the total for all that work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartkat Posted December 6, 2004 Share Posted December 6, 2004 how much was the total for all that work? ← http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...464entry78464 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 I bought the TRD F STB as well, though i need to install it myself. I had no problem taking off the bolts (6) but they bolts didn't seem to align to fit. I'm guessing i just needed to "Flex" my suspension in more ← This is correct. Just jack up the car on one side. It should fit fine then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdwtexas Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 I just installed the TRD Front Strut Brace last night. Initially when I went to put it on , it appeared as though it would not fit at all, the holes did not line up. I had to jack up the car on BOTH sides to get that bad boy on. When you jack it up, the bolts start to go vertical and then they start to drop. This made it alot easier to get it on. So when you jack it up place the bar on top to match the holes, then s l o w l y start to lower the jack till the bolts go through the holes. When they go through the holes, immediately put the nuts on and hand tighten it continually until the car is all the way on the ground. Then get a torque wrench and torque down each bolt to about 30 pounds. Man this strut bar is a tight !Removed! fit ! I thought at first it might not work, but it is that tight of a fit. The car drives completely different now. No more nose dives on corners, and it feels like the front end of the car is so much tighter and precise so I highly recommend this strut bar if you do not have one. I also purchased the TRD sway bars front and rear which will be installed this weekend, as well as the rear strut brace which is supposed to be delivered today. Stiffening up the suspension is a number one priority for my GS 400 . From the factory it just has way to much body roll. Just by installing the front strut brace I could already tell a HUGE difference and it was only 152 bucks from sewell lexus in Dallas. Intake and exhaust also makes a pretty big difference as well, Weapon R intake and Borla exhaust . The engine sounds so much more throaty and responsive. Almost sounds like a corvette! I am also interested in getting a set of coilovers. The biggest problem here is figuring out what application of coils would work best for the money. Have any of you guys heard which is the best set for the money? I have looked at Tanabe sustec, Tein flex, tein cs, Bilstein, Intrax , etc. I wanted to be able to adjust the ride heighth as well as the dampening preferably with a dial in straight on the coil so it would be easier to adjust. If you guys have any input on coilovers that would be cool . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyaltr Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 Tein with the FDIC allows you to tune dampening right from inside the car. Used on my Supra and was sweet. Allows you to keep 3 custom settings too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 Tein with the FDIC allows you to tune dampening right from inside the car. Used on my Supra and was sweet. Allows you to keep 3 custom settings too. ← You probably meant EDFC. ;) :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyaltr Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 Doh!! Ha ha. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdwtexas Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 I have the TRD strut brace, so I don't think that it will work with the EDFC right? Don't you have to have the RMM strut so there is more clearance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 I have the TRD strut brace, so I don't think that it will work with the EDFC right? Don't you have to have the RMM strut so there is more clearance? ← No, the TRD will not work with EDFC and yes, the RMM one will work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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