Tenoshii

The Lexus GS series is the American version of the Toyota Aristo. Toyota makes Lexus vehicles. The above picture is that of an GS300/Aristo with a Body Kit and Aftermarket Grill. I haven't seen that particular body kit/grill befor though. The car would be a 98-2005 Lexus GS300/400/430. The 300 is a V6, the 400 is a 4.0L V8, and the 430 is a 4.3L V8. Check out the rest of this forum and the clublexus.com forum for example of bodykits and what the car looks like stock.

What do you mean "rewired fromt the back of the deck"? running wire from the amp to the speakers, and then.... Can I tap into the speaker's plug?

I just found out that I will need aftermarket speakers too, because the 1st gen speakers are self amplified....Hopefully I will finally have my audio upgrade finished on my 5th visit to the shop.... So to recap: need: (1)CD Player/DVD player (what ever) (1)Amp (5 channel if you can get it! Though I've been told you can use 4 ch) (4) 4''-5.25" speakers(oem are 4" and I've even heard of people fitting 6.5" in there) (1)Amp wiring kit (3) sets of RCA plugs(2 sets for cd player speaker out to amp, and 1 set for cd player sub out to amp) (~100ft) of speaker wire( for amp to 4 speakers and 1 sub) various connectors and anything else your shop needs to use to hook everything up... Hope I don't HAVE to upgrade my sub right away. May be in a couple of months... This started out as me just wanting to be able to play CDs in my car...

one of the turbos will hit the gs300s fireway. It will take a lot of re-working. Do a search here and on the clublexus.com forums.

Diazen sport tuning sway bars for 98-2005 gs

PS about the new leather seat skins, check the clublexus.com forum for a group buy. they just had one around feb I think. if you wait until then you should be able to save a couple hundred. If you can't wait until then and it doesn't have to be brand new you can try looking for some seats that are in better condition than yours at a junk yard. sometimes on ebay too.

Doing any mods to the sound system is opening a can of worms. You will have to install the head unit and a new amplifier at the same time. The stock amp will conflict with the aftermarket head unit. I have a aftermarket cd player installed, and only my 2 rear speakers and sub work. Luckly I got a 5ch 880W sony amp for $87 on ebay, and getting it installed today. ALSO! They don't make a wire harnes kit for the 1st gen gs300s. Metra makes dash install kit, which can be found on ebay. I'm not sure about finding it on a internet store. The stock sub is 10", I don't know the watts, the stock speakers are 4"(?watts) which can be swapped for 5.25", I've even heard of people fitting 6.5" speakers with some work and fabricating.

There is also a thread about fixing a SC300 window either on this forum, or the clublexus.com forum. The SC300 window's motor and regulator is similar. It may give you some hints on how to fix it, when you know what your problem is... My window stopped working also. It goes down but doesn't go up, and the motor still works. I have already taken it apart and rewound the wire pully spool thingy(is that the regulator?), and JB Welded the broken plastic wire guides onto the regulator, and it still it doesn't work. I have to take it apart again: I think its the connector of one of the ends of the wires that fasten onto the window glass.

That "OEM" battery probably could be bought at a auto store for ~$70, and some store will even install it for free. Though its really easy to do it yourself. That Optima Yellow Top battery that TURBOGS300 was talking about costs ~$150 and is one of the best if not THE best batteries out there. I had this problem last weekend... too bad I didn't post.

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Do a search for Dash kit for your car in google... Or you try to replace the whole thing. Check ebay for spare parts. douitashima*BLEEP*e Tenoshii :P

check out lexusgonewild.com they have some dvds for purchase that has some lexus exhaust competions.

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its pretty easy....it has been a while since I did mine...I just figured it out... Pretty much any automatic shift knob will fit... Ichibahn makes a few nice ones...I'm holding out for an actual Razo(the one I have is a knock off...wish I knew that before I bought it!).

You can get the window reflectors from johnee78 on the clublexus forums. $140.00 shipped.

Please let the forum know on that price too! I think I saw an altenator upgrade somewhere on a mod site....but I think it was only 100-160amp or something...don't remember where...

I've heard that you can us a window wind visor to help too. It'll also allow you to have your windows cracked in the rain.

What about buying the muffler and having the catback fabricated from stainless steel? Swap out the cat conv with a hi flow cat, and install a header at the same time....

Yes I have an aftermarket deck...type is in my sig. That HiFonics amp: 2 ohms power output: 110 watts x 4 channels + 300 watts x 1 channel 4 ohms power output: 55 watts x 4 channels + 200 watts x 1 channel what kind of difference does the different ohms levels make? Couldn't I use the 55 watt setting and then after upgrading my speakers go for the 110 watt level? what is the stock speaker/sub/amp ratings anyways? oh yeah and what about Hifonics speakers/subs? Are they any good?

I want to eventually have a pretty good sound system, not so much as to give people foot massages as they walk by on the side walk, but decent. Lound and Clear. I listen to a lot of Trance and House music so it has to be able to hi and low with clairity. Eventually swapping out speakers and sub. I dont want to buy something new now only to replace it with something better in 6 months. I found this HiFonics amp: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_368.html How good is HiFonics? Would I be able to use this on a low setting with factory speakers and sub for a couple of months until I upgrade my speakers and sub?I was also thinking of going with HiFonics speakers and sub too....

someone recommended a 5 channel amp, do I have to get the 5 ch amp or can I use a 4 ch?

Thanks, any recommendations on a specific amp that doesnt cost too much? I don't really know anything about amps.

Yeah I'm going to double check with him. He said he would research it more this weekend. This was his first lexus. I'm going to give him the wiring diagram. on a side note I got my ARISTO back panel ($99 with s/h!) and will install soon. Also I just ordered 1000 Red LEDs for my tail lights so I will be fabricating those....

I finally had my CD player installed in my 94 gs300, using the factory amp. The problem is that only the sub and the rear speakers work. The tech said that he would probably have to rewire and replace my front speakers. Oh, and they were working before the install. Any one have any similar problems or possible solutions? Anyone able to use the factory sub with aftermarket cd player? Also how many amps are there? I thought there was only one, but was told there may be 2-3 or maybe the speakers have built in amps...?

Does anyone know where I can find some wind visors for the 1st Gen GS?, I found some on lextasy.com but It doesn't say which year they were. http://www.lextasy.com/gs_window_visors_aristo_1433_prd1.htm Also I'm looking for a 1st Gen GS roof spoiler. I found someone on ebay that can get them from japan shipped for $315, but I am looking for something less expensive. (The guy also had front strut bar brace for $200 shipped.)