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  1. Hi all, A while back, I changed my springs to the Eibach Pro Kit. Unfortunately, I didn't know that i might need to change other stuff for the suspension as well it seems as though my car is gettting a lot bouncier lately, anybody know if more likely it's the shocks or the struts that's gone bad? I know the gs3 uses KYB as the stock. Are there any performance shocks that will fit the 93 gs3? should i replace the struts as well? kinda short on cash, so seeing what i absolutely have to do. any suggestions would be appreciated.
  2. turns out the borla system is axle-back only (mufflers only) like the guy says. tm confirmed this with me. so i'm probably gonna get this, and then if i get the money, add some piping later on. so you guys think $490 on this set is ok? anybody know a good place i can get it installed in so cal? (near westminster/garden grove) thanks for all the help guys, danh
  3. Lexual, your borla kit was a cat-back, yes? the local shop i'm talking to right now claims that it's an axle-back is he bs-ing me? http://proficientperformance.com/Merchant2..._Code=BOR-11401 the borla website and the link above claims that they are cat-backs i might just order it from the website and have somebody install it or try to do it msyelf. just wanted to know if he was trying to rip me off thanks, danh ps, sorry for the triple reply on my own post. hehe
  4. hey guys i have no plans for a turbo, but hoping to find enough money for a supercharger soon. i appreciate all the help on the exhaust system, looks like borla is the way to go. can i add piping on it later to make it better? when you say new piping, are yout alking about replacing the ones in addition to the borla kit? or replacing the ones that came with the borla kit? is an exhaust system hard to install? i really have no prior experience (at all), and barely have any tools. but if imma start playing with my car, i'd hate to have other people do everything for my car. what do you guys think? thanks for all the help danh
  5. also, you remember where you got your borla kit? best i could find it for is around $500 shipped i haven't done much work myself on cars, but i'm hoping that the borlas are easy enough of a start that i can do it myself? what do you think. i've been told that shops don't charge that much to instal exhaust ($50-$100), but i'd hate to have other people do everything for my car. danh
  6. thanks for the response if i decide to go with the borlas now, can i add new piping in later? by piping, do you mean replacing the ones that came with the borlas (essentially only using the mufflers?) or the other stock piping before that is before the borla kit?
  7. Hey all, Was just browsing through the Lexus websites and found this great forum, hats off to it's members and moderators. Anyways, so the reason I've been browsing is that my brother has left me with his 1992 SC400 (traded him my 1993 GS300 for it, did I come up?) The car so far has an K&N air filter and 18" C5 rims. I'm looking to add a little more performance on it. In the future, hopefully I'll have enough money to add a body kit and a supercharger (forced air?) But right now, I'm looking to invest in an exhaust system. Been leafing through these pages, but I'm so unfamiliar with exhaust terms that it's hard to keep track of. Went to intellexual and heard some of the noises that these exhaust make. I kinda like the ones that Rod Millen and Borla put out. Are these the ones that are referred to in his videos? 1) http://www.rodmillenstore.com/sc_400/exhaust.htm 2) http://proficientperformance.com/Merchant2..._Code=BOR-11401 Now, are these two similar except for the sound they make? I know the RMM are around $700 and the Borlas are around $500 They both have dual mufflers/tips? or do I have to buy two sets to make it look similar to my oem? I read on proficient performance that the borlas are a cat-back, and someone in here said that the rod millens are axle-backs? (is that correct?) What's the difference in terms of performance/look/usefulness later on as i add the turbocharger? lol, i'm pretty inquisitive, i apologize in advance. but last question (and most important) the sound of these exhausts i heard the videos on intellexual and like both of them, are they consistent with your guys' experience in real life? i have pretty picky neighbors, so i don't want to annoy them coming home late wiht a very loud exhaust (my bass bothers them enough) i'd like a deep, consistent sound (not the metallic clingy sounds of greddy), but prefer it to be quiet (i realize that it'll be louder than stock) possible for when idling into/out of my garage. do either of these fit the bill, or are there any other suggestions? PS, i've posted this in the FAQ too, so if you've had to read it twice, i apologize well, thanks in advance danh
  8. Hey all, Was just browsing through the Lexus websites and found this great forum, hats off to it's members and moderators. Anyways, so the reason I've been browsing is that my brother has left me with his 1992 SC400 (traded him my 1993 GS300 for it, did I come up?) The car so far has an K&N air filter and 18" C5 rims. I'm looking to add a little more performance on it. In the future, hopefully I'll have enough money to add a body kit and a supercharger (forced air?) But right now, I'm looking to invest in an exhaust system. Been leafing through these pages, but I'm so unfamiliar with exhaust terms that it's hard to keep track of. Went to intellexual and heard some of the noises that these exhaust make. I kinda like the ones that Rod Millen and Borla put out. Are these the ones that are referred to in his videos? 1) http://www.rodmillenstore.com/sc_400/exhaust.htm 2) http://proficientperformance.com/Merchant2..._Code=BOR-11401 Now, are these two similar except for the sound they make? I know the RMM are around $700 and the Borlas are around $500 They both have dual mufflers/tips? or do I have to buy two sets to make it look similar to my oem? I read on proficient performance that the borlas are a cat-back, and someone in here said that the rod millens are axle-backs? (is that correct?) What's the difference in terms of performance/look/usefulness later on as i add the turbocharger? lol, i'm pretty inquisitive, i apologize in advance. but last question (and most important) the sound of these exhausts i heard the videos on intellexual and like both of them, are they consistent with your guys' experience in real life? i have pretty picky neighbors, so i don't want to annoy them coming home late wiht a very loud exhaust (my bass bothers them enough) i'd like a deep, consistent sound (not the metallic clingy sounds of greddy), but prefer it to be quiet (i realize that it'll be louder than stock) possible for when idling into/out of my garage. do either of these fit the bill, or are there any other suggestions? thanks so much in advance danh
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