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Here is the StopTech blue caliper:

2 options: Go with Rotora. I believe their two stock colors are red and blue for their brake kit. They list for 1695 and probably street for about $100 or so less. If you need the brakes soon, I'd suggest Rotora since they seem to have stock right now. Go with StopTech. The L-Sportline brakes are actually StopTechs. They used the Gen-I calipers which are now discontinued. StopTech has a Gen-II version of their caliper now. You can get StopTechs in a variety of colors including blue. StopTechs are a little more cost than Rotora. List for the 332 kit (which is the size of the L-Sportline- 13" rotors) is 1995. I can get it for a little bit less (still more than the Rotora and no I am not a dealer, I just know a couple ;)). There are a few technical advantages to the StopTech too but I won't go into it here. StopTech, however, is having some production backlog issues so that there is more of a wait time. Let me know if you have more questions. Here is a pic of the StopTech kit.

i have 19X9.5 all the way around. it clears with no problems That's pretty amazing. What's the offset on the rims? What about camber issues? How lowered are you?

I agree. Look into a higher stall TC. It will not give you more torque, per se, but it will allow for better launches. Look here for some info: http://www.converter.com/faqs.htm

I would look elsewhere. I have a GS300 and I love it. I bought it new in 98 when it first came out. No major problems. There were some TSBs that the dealer took cared of, even before it bacame a problem for me. I think the GS is a beautiful car and with a few exterior mods (kit, wheels, lowering), it is just stunning. BUT, that's just me. That said, I would never buy a car that I felt was ugly. I would hate walking to the car everyday and saying to myself how ugly my car is. Find a car that you like both inside and out. I think you will be happier in the long run.

You can do one or all of the following: 1. Use plastic cleaner/polish like Zaino Plastic-Magic Z-14 (or other similar products). 2. Do some fine wet sanding and polishing. 3. Put Xpel on the lights. Even without the "clean up" of 1, and 2, putting Xpel seems to cover up the blemishes and the headlights become very clear. I did not believe it until I saw it. Obviously, these solutions only work if the only problems are on the outside. I have heard of headlights that yellow on the inside.

If you are talking about a 98+ GS, then the bumper has to come off. Wiring should be straightforward as I believe the OEM ballast has a 9006 (OEM Halogen) connection.

Is it that five spoke with a groove in the spoke? If so, then yes. I have seen those on GSes.

Contact Steve Ganz at Carson Toyota. Steve Ganz -gonzo4u@earthlink.net -1-800-908-6968

Welcome to the world of modding cars. Putting the car together is fun and rewarding. Trying to sell it is another matter. Other than enthusiasts who comes to sites like this, most people do not want a modified car. In trying to sell the car as is, you are already greatly limiting your target market. I can appreciate the efforts of what is on this car but most customers won't. Once you are in this market of people who like to fix up cars, you will find that tastes vary. For example, some may like the kit but dislike the wheels. Part of modding is to fix up the car to your particular taste. Buying an already modded one takes some of the enjoyment out of it. To find a group of individuals who like the mods as is again limits your market and then you have to hope one of these people want to buy the car. The reality is that I have seen it many times where people have to part out the car to get some value back on the mods. Then with a stock car, you have just opened up your buying market to everyone looking for a GS. I have put over 13k into my car and it is not even half done. I have no real expectations of getting much of that money back. I'll be a little sad when that day comes but I am enjoying the car too much now to care about that. I also have no immediate plans to sell the car so I am comforted that I won't be facing that day anytime soon. ;) All that said, I truly wish that you will be able to find a buyer that will appreciate the car for what it is and buy it from you for a fair price. You never know. I do commend you for depreciating the mods appropriately. For what is there, $4500 is a very nice package price. It is just a matter of finding the one that likes that package. :) BTW - If you do decide to part out the car, please let the rest of us know. I am sure there are pieces that will be of interest to different people. :D

Thanks. I'll send him an email.

Seen it. No big news here. ;) j/k Nice as always. I've been meaning to ask you. You probably got them from Alex but how much were the headlights. PM me if you like.

They will fit since they have the same bolt pattern and the offsets are OK. The issue is that they are narrower than the stock GS wheels (which are already narrow). The wheel will be inset in the wheel well.

Except for the bulb/socket, the OEM system is somewhat like aftermarket kits. The 9006 connector will go into the ballast. The nice thing is that the housing has room made for the ballast below the housing so that everything fits in nice and neat.

What car is this for? The two sizes you listed are has an outside diameter difference on over an inch. You'll want to get the tires to be closer to the stock diameter and for that, we'll need what car this is going on so we can get the stock wheel size.

Since this thread is talking about a GS, I assume you also have a GS. I think 7.5 is too narrow for the GS. It will work. If it has pretty typical offsets, then the wheel will be too recessed in the wheel well.

You might also want to look into Xpel or Stongard. http://www.xpel.com http://www.stongard.com

You will need the OEM HID housing, bulb, and ballast. Forget about the leveling computer because that involves so much other electronics (wiring, sensors) that even Lexus techs don't want to tackle that job (read lots of $$$). Once you have the 3 parts listed above, it is pretty much a replacement.

Again, it comes down to offset. Although it will not related to offset, do you have a pic of the rim? I run a staggered setup with 18x9.5 in the rear with 265/35 and will be going to 275/35 soon. No rubbing so I can't imaging 245s having any problems unless the offset is so agressive that the edge is pushed out near the fender. If anything, the wheel with 245s will be recessed inside the wheel well.

What do you mean by problem? 245/40 is a very good size for 18s. Your wheel should be at least 18x8, optimally 18x8.5 for that size.

What size is the wheel? 18x? This last number should at least be 8. 8.5 is optimal. 9 is OK too but this will depend on offset and now you are in the potential rubbing area. What is the offset? This will be more of the culprit in terms of rubbing. If everything else is OK, 245/40 should be perfect. I'm also assuming you are running the same size all around and are not running a staggered setup.

The JP tails list for 1350. Let's say it is even possible to get a GB of any kind. Do you think there will be 10 people who wants to pay 1000-1100 for tails? JP (the company) is all about being exclusive and are not really interested in dropping prices to get more of the market. Assuming they even go for a GB, I'm curious as to being able to get 10 people (or 5 at a higher price) to get these tails.

Here are a couple of additional places. Although these were recommended by some people I know, I have not actually been to these places so YMMV. I just thought I'd pass on the info: AA AUTO CORP. Rosemead, CA 626-280-9635 Steve ar Luxury Motorworks Monrovia, CA http://www.luxurymotorworks.com

Let's put it this way. I live in NorCal and if I can schedule it right, Todd works on my car. ;)

Any more info on this?