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Glad to know I could return the favor. Another CL member was my initial inspiration that this color can be modded well. My mods are nothing like his but he proved to me it can be done. :)

Here is a side shot of mine on 20s. These are on Tein CS and can go a bit lower. I just like it at this height for a daily driver. I'd prefer it a little lower but we have to make compromises sometimes for practicality. :)

Warranty depends on the dealer. If you have aftermarket sways and something happened with the suspension, they MAY make a case. If your engine dies, they cannot say the sways caused that. They'd have to prove that there is a dirrect correlation and that would take some work.

Very shiny. Nice! :) What do I think? I think you need a drop. ;) :D BTW - I don't see that sports logo in the rear that you mentioned.

Yes, the ride quality will decrease. Many thing contribute to ride quality but the biggest factor is rubber. When you go to 19s, not only are you losing rubber (sidewall height), but you are also going to stiffer sidewalls since these sizes need to compensate (strength/support-wise) for the loss of sidewall. The "good" thing, if youcan call it that, is that you are already on 17s. These actually ride somewhat stiff too compared to the buttery 16s. Going to 18s or 19s might not be as bad. My only confusion is when you said This does not sound like a problem with ride quality (how soft the suspension rides). If this is what you disliked about the 18s, can you clarify what your definition of "ride quality" is. What are the characteristics of good ride quality? We can then go from there. Your other changes, sways and L-Tuned S/S, will also affect the ride but we can go into this more once there is a better understanding of what you want. :)

A HA! :D We are all on the same page now.

Wouldn't you just need appropriate lug nuts then?

For the best ride, I'd go with the Tein CS too. What are you riding on now? If you are on the OEM 16s, then nothing will really come close. How big of a drop are you looking for? The choice of wheel AND tire sizes will also affect your choice in drop.

Rubbing will depend on the rim offset. Running this larger tire size will "work" as most of the guys running 20s have the same diameter (about 1" larger than spec). You will get some intermitent rubbing from the front when you fully lock the wheels on turns and on reverse. The ride quality is better since you have larger sidewalls. If you want somewhat worse ride quality but no intermittent rubbing, then stay with the OEM spec and run 245/35 front and 275/30 rear. Like I said earlier, though, fender rubbing will depend on the offsets.

Just curious. Why would you need new bolts?

eshift is on the 98-00 GS400 and 01+ GS300. There should also not be any difference in suspension for the 2.

In the headlight? The only orange in the headlight is the turn signal and that is because of a plastic orange "lens" that is inside. Maybe you meant something else?

so I should bu these if I put 20's on my gs4 ← Only if your rims are not hubcentric. Many are not so you will probably need these but just in case, check because there are some companies like HRE that will produce hubcentric rims.

I have not heard anything abou tit being discontinued. It is a TRD item and was never part of the L-Tuned line. The Tom's has more connect points. If money is not an issue, I'd go with the Tom's especially if you are planning to put on the rest of the Tom's under bracing. The TRD is at more than half the price though so you'd have to weigh that too.

I guess it depends on expectations. I think it still rides great, obviously not stock, but I prefer what I have now to stock. I can sacrifice some ride quality for better looks and handling. Although I agree more tread does affect the behavior, I think the fact that I have 20s and less/stiffer sidewalls is a bigger culprit.

Awesome. Welcome aboard. :D

They look like the rims that used to be distributed by TTE. I don't think they are available anymore. Here are pics of them on the 2nd Gen GS on the TTE site (even though the rims are no longer on the site).

Just one correction. The Borla is NOT cat-back. I hope it is just a typo and you are not expecting it to be.

If you mean the unit that plays the Nav DVD, no that's not correct. The Nav DVD player is separate from the CD/DVD changer. The Nav player is in the glove compartment. The 6 disc changer plays both CDs and DVDs. ← Thanks. I did not realize the changer in the newer GS also plays DVDs. All their literature talks about a 6-disc CD changer. I am not surprised by the lack of MP3 support though.

Sorry no. Plus it is a CD. The only OEM DVD reader on board is the one for the Nav (if yours come with Nav).

If they are selling only the housings, then you will need ballasts and bulbs to complete the project. The housing will bolt on just fine. The wiring is not plug and play but it is only a few wires to splice.

The only issue would be how aggressive you want the look to be. If you get a more conservative offset, you will probably be able to get away without fender mods. For the rear, there should be no wheel well mods like the fronts but the fender tab is usually rolled or trimmed. BUT, again, the modification is only needed if you are trying for the more aggressive look withthe wheels flushed with the fenders. Obviously, with 295s, you will have to get the offset just right to not to clear both the outside and inside. 295 is also on the slightlyhigh side for 10" width rims. They are usually happier with 275s and 285s. The guys I know who run 295s are on 10.5" widths. I have 10" running 275s. With my offset though (+38), I needed to trim my fender tab. If I had +43, I probably would not need to. You can probably get way with 285s on x10 rims without fender modding if your offset is in the +47 area. This is my best guess at it. Just make sure the rim manufacturer and dealer is well experienced with this car and what you are trying to achieve.

Well, the larger Lexus forums are LOC (here), ClubLexus, and My.IS formerly known as is300.net. Each have different focus with the member base. Obviously since these are all Lexus enthusiast sites, there will be some overlap between the three.

Tire size availability aside, I have not seen someone try a 315. I know a few who runs 295 and one that will be putting on 305 on 20x11. You will have to have just the right offset to make this work. I believe with the 20x11, he is running +47 with fender shaving and pretty much maxed out on the inner lip.

I was thinking the same but I did not want to assume. ;) And I agree with your assessment.