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You can run "fat setup" this is called, 245/40/19 +38ET front and 275/35/19 +38ET offset all around front/rear and you are set FYI, wheel size 19x8.5 front and 19x9.5rear Happy hunting

Yeah, i was expecting nothing more, 235whp is not bad at all, which is an avarage for GS400. I think there is potential, i just have to change few litlle things and wheels for sure. Next time i'll go back to stock intake and lighter wheels, also fresh engine, tranny and diff. fluids I'll let you know how it goes - Jake

Here's my dyno sheets from today. Car is mostly stock except STR intake, i was running premium gas 93 octane and heavy 19'' wheels, outside temp 77 degr., humidity unknown, elevation (Chicago) unknown 1st run 232whp 2nd run 234whp 3rd run 235whp Pretty consistant runs tho.. scan0001.pdf

I too want to drop my 02 GS 300 and get bigger wheels. I was considering 18"s, but have decided to go to 19"s (I have 17"s on now and want a more dramatic effect). I'm also considering the staggered look. I defintiely want to have at least 225-235s in front and 245s at the rear...or 245s all around. However, I'm reading that offsets and dropping the car have a relationship, that until now I was not taking into account. I've gone to Tire Rack's site, but I'm not too crazy about the selection and the ones that I do like, are out of my price range. I've seen wheels that I like on Wheels Next and on Best Wheel's sites. I don't ever intend to go to bigger brakes, so that's not my concern. But I do want to drop my ride 1-1.5 inches and my first step will be to get lowering springs (either Eiback or Tein). I think the Tein drop is more than the Eibach one, but then the question is, what wheels will I get in order to drop and not have issues? So, has anyone installed 19"s, staggered, and dropped using Eibach and Tein springs? Here is my Stagerred set up in 19'' 245/35/19 +38 offset FRONT, 275/30/19 +38 offset REAR. NO rubbing issues whatsoever, wheels are one piece cast. Bought this set 10 months ago brand new, now i want to go different route so they are for sale. Here is some pictures: 1.bmp 2.bmp GS.bmp untitled.bmp

How fat is the white (clear) bottom stripe?

You'll be satisfied with TEIN CS, they'll give you great handling and drop if you want, very comfortable and quiet also in your price range of $1200.00. From my expirience but not only, you'll never regret buying coilovers :) Heres mine dropped with Older version of Tein CS bout 2'', and 19'' stagerred wheels GS.bmp

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Thanks lots bro. I was getting a bit worried seeing that my eninge seems to be a bit louder when cold. I hear a flapping sound now. How many miles on it as of now?

You got it, Mercedes is your baby to go. Just buy what you like so you don't regret later on, but from my expirence YOU'LL PAY MORE TO BUY, AND EVEN MORE TO ENJOY MB. With Lexus you'll have $20,000K to spend on all mods, makeing it like no other, Even MB won't take you there, with 5-7k you'll make Lexus HEAD TURNER I wish to have your problem

You're right, OEM strut replacement should be no more than $300-$400 (part+labor) sounds to me like Rip OFF !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CHeck 2 more auto shops, not a dealer, Any shop is able to do it with NO problem and their charge is usualy about $50-$70 per/hour. You need to calm down and take your time to find best possible deal, especially if you don't have to repair struts NOW, besides that you have to replace both LEFT AND RIGHT, unless your budget is very tight as of now, i'm just guessing- but you don't replace brake pads just on ONE wheel? Right? So, same story with struts!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have checked KDR auto in Gurnee, unfortunetly they are more into stock cars. If you know people who have experience with aftermarket suspention and some lexus cars knowledge, SHARE WITH ME

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just remember you are in the drivers seat. they want to sell the car you would be suprised what you can get them to through in. check the service records wheel and deal your 90,000 service in ,and have it checked out by a good mechanic. ← I agree with you, there is alot more you have to inspect, bring your mechanic, this is a must!!!!! Remeber car is being sold "AS IS" condition, after purchase you might not be able to take it back RE/ to "AS IS" condition. TAKE YOUR TIME

120 to replace each ball joint? So, $440=total??? Also, do you think that the bad ball joint(s) could be causing my vibration between 60 and 70 mph or more of an alignment/balancing issue? ← I have paid $60.00 each ball joint at carson toyota and $50.00 labor each. $60.00x2=$120.00 ball joints Shipping = $20.00 ball joints $50.00x2=$100.00 labor Total = $220.00 Even if labor is more expensive than $100.00, it shouln't be more than $300.00 otherwise i think it's rip off Cool?

Thanks alot, either one will work well, i know ignorant Lexus dealer in Glenview IL and i don't want to go back there anymore. I'm located near O'hare airport, Schiller Park IL I appreciate your HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If you know somebody you can refer? thanks in advance

Take vehicle for inspection to any trusted auto shop, it doesn't cost alot. I belive that squeaking comes from bad bushings or/and shocks. Worned ball joints make more clunking/clicking noise when hitting a cracck or bump. I'm sure inspection of your suspention by auto shop and/or yourself if much more accurate than speculating. Anyway lower ball joints are cheap, $60.00 or so each one + labor will turn in about $220.00-$250.00 total, and you better pray that is none of upper control arms which goes for about $350.00 each but i dont think they are not problem in your case. Good luck to you. P.S I just went thru seriuos suspention issues which are not fully solved, i'm at $1100.00 as of now and there is some more stuff to fix, uhhh :cries:

I'm getting confused, I have replaced most of front end suspention parts AND STILL CICKING NOISE IS P***** ME OFF. I think there is one more thing i forgot to check: STEERING RACK!!!!! Do you have any knowledge about this? Is there any way to adjust that crap? Dealer maybe? I have took closer look at susp. today, and nothing, i could find. Everthing is so tight, I HAVE NO IDIA WHAT TO LOOK FOR I NEED YOUR ADVICE!!!!!!!!!!

I'm getting confused, I have replaced most of front end suspention parts AND STILL CICKING NOISE IS P***** ME OFF. I think there is one more thing i forgot to check: STEERING RACK!!!!! Do you have any knowledge about this? Is there any way to adjust that crap? Dealer maybe? I have took closer look at susp. today, and nothing, i could find. Everthing is so tight, I HAVE NO IDIA WHAT TO LOOK FOR I NEED YOUR ADVICE!!!!!!!!!!

I'm getting confused, I have replaced most of front end suspention parts AND STILL CICKING NOISE IS P***** ME OFF. I think there is one more thing i forgot to check: STEERING RACK!!!!! Do you have any knowledge about this? Is there any way to adjust that crap? Dealer maybe? I have took closer look at susp. today, and nothing, i could find. Everthing is so tight, I HAVE NO IDIA WHAT TO LOOK FOR I NEED YOUR ADVICE!!!!!!!!!!

i'm still waiting for my CD's (repair manual) but i have to review all that stuff now, before weekend ends. Thanks in advance

I do have 19'' wheels not even as good as volks and i just started my journey with them. I know it's pain in a** to get them balanced really well. My tip for you: If your brakes and wheels have been checked for any possible defects, in my opinion there is only one problem you have to fix: UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS AND BUSHINGS, IF ALL OF THEM OR JUST SOME PARTS ARE LOOSE, DAMAGED ROAD WILL CAUSE LOOSE PARTS TO VIBRATE(MOVE) AND YOUR STEARING WHEEL TOO. This is how i have fixed steering wheel vibration on my '00 GS400. It doesn't cost alot of money to have it checked- if that wont work i think it is wheel or tire issue My $0.02 ← Thanks Master I will have my mechanic check all of them tomarrow. I hope and pray that is the problem. ← Yeah, no problem man, The only problem is that some parts are pricey, i've spent lil over 1K to fix my suspention and i got my car 2-3 months ago with 70K on it, WELL- I LOVE MY CAR ANYWAY ← Let us see the beauty, show her off. Where are the pictures? ← I have done pretty bad job with pic's, i'm not comp geek just go back to page#6, there is my post:Bad pic's, but nice car. I know it's a shame but i can't be the best in all i do. Most important is that i make my wife and car feel the BEST , right?

I do have 19'' wheels not even as good as volks and i just started my journey with them. I know it's pain in a** to get them balanced really well. My tip for you: If your brakes and wheels have been checked for any possible defects, in my opinion there is only one problem you have to fix: UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS AND BUSHINGS, IF ALL OF THEM OR JUST SOME PARTS ARE LOOSE, DAMAGED ROAD WILL CAUSE LOOSE PARTS TO VIBRATE(MOVE) AND YOUR STEARING WHEEL TOO. This is how i have fixed steering wheel vibration on my '00 GS400. It doesn't cost alot of money to have it checked- if that wont work i think it is wheel or tire issue My $0.02 ← Thanks Master I will have my mechanic check all of them tomarrow. I hope and pray that is the problem. ← Yeah, no problem man, The only problem is that some parts are pricey, i've spent lil over 1K to fix my suspention and i got my car 2-3 months ago with 70K on it, WELL- I LOVE MY CAR ANYWAY

I do have 19'' wheels not even as good as volks and i just started my journey with them. I know it's pain in a** to get them balanced really well. My tip for you: If your brakes and wheels have been checked for any possible defects, in my opinion there is only one problem you have to fix: UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS AND BUSHINGS, IF ALL OF THEM OR JUST SOME PARTS ARE LOOSE, DAMAGED ROAD WILL CAUSE LOOSE PARTS TO VIBRATE(MOVE) AND YOUR STEARING WHEEL TOO. This is how i have fixed steering wheel vibration on my '00 GS400. It doesn't cost alot of money to have it checked- if that wont work i think it is wheel or tire issue My $0.02

Sure, I'll send you a set. PM me with your address I'll send them out tommorrow. The manual covers 1983-2000 all TOYOTA/LEXUS vehicles. ← I'll need that manual too, willing to pay fair price + shipping, can you get me a copy?