Lex in Tex

UPDATE: Hi all! My plans have changed a bit since my last posts 6 months ago. I ended up buying some L-Tuned / TRD goodies from Darrel Diller @ Sewell Lexus. I've been driving on the L-tuned 17" OZ Superturismos with Michelin Pilot Sport tires, very smooth setup. I also purchased the L-Tuned Aerokit (grill / sideskirts) painted from l-tuned factory. I have not installed TRD front strut tower bar because i'm buying Tein CS suspension this week *anybody that knows cheapest place to get Tein please email me @ jclarkTT@yahoo.com* Same goes for Rotora 4 piston front BBK, i know a few places must be clearancing them out for 6F/4R setups..or someone selling used to upgrade to 6F/4R piston !! I don't think my 17" ltuned wheels will clear the BBKs, though but my 18s sure will since they are made for Supra TTs.. I still haven't installed the HID headlights, only because i was researching the possibility of a "go between" harness that would keep me from having to hack up my GS's wiring.. I'm looking for the best place to buy Polarg bulbs. i need about 10-20 sets, assorted. i want to redo all interior/exterior bulb on GS300 (including amber for taillights/sidemarkers since they will be cleared out), as well as most bulbs on my civic hatchback.

Hella 4" Optilux angel eyes work well, though i'm not fond of angel eye types. i know there is a full HID round kit that is offered, but i can't track down the post where it was discussed...

how are things coming along :D ?? if you guys finish it, will y'all be doing the swap for customers??

Thank you! i had seen that link months back, but couldn't remember where i had found it! I would much rather heat than cut, but i will give the cutting a try this weekend. I really like the 98-00 taillights cleared out...though i've been fighting back the urge to just upgrade to 2001+.. <_<

rgr, mrsypher is worth his weight in platinum...and he frequents this site..but clublexus seems to have more traffic on gs's..

many people "chrome out" the grill, it's black painted from the factory, and you can remove that paint with paint thinner/etc and it'll be chrome. That only cost a few bucks and some bi$chwork. Clear sidemarkers, new hyper white bulbs (inside/out), lowered supsension, all will help the overall look of a gs. check out the L-tuned grill and sideskirts, i got those for my black GS and the simple sideskirts added a very sport look to the sides of mine :)

many people upgrade their 98-00 taillights for 01-04s..Darrel Diller @ Sewell Lexus in dallas sells them BRAND NEW for under $300..plus it's from a LEXUS DEALERSHIP! so you know it real/warrantied. He has GREAT SHIPPING PRICES TOO!! his site is lexusparts.com or just call sewell lexus and ask for him in parts department! he has all kinds of L-Tuned and TRD Goodies REALLY chEAP right now..and he can definitely upgrade those old taillights. BTW, if you do upgrade, sell me your 98-00s :) :) :) oh, and tell him you are on lexus owners club..he will give 10% discount on parts (plus, tell him Joe from Austin sent ya :) )

Hi all! I'm going to try clearing out the amber in my taillights this week, but i was looking for a few pointers, maybe even a link to a DIY manual if possible :D I've heard of people cutting, but i've also heard of people heating the plastic with heatgun and pulling back. Thanks for all the help with my project!

Yes, i've had the l-tuned wheels for a few weeks now. They are super smooth :o the L-tuned dynamic balance (with michelin pilot sport tires), is worth the money alone. I've taken her over 120 without any wheel vibration. They look really nice, though i would rather be rocking the 18s wheel whores unite! I will try to post pix, but the weather has been nasty and they have been doing construction on my street for past 2 weeks, i don't get 'er out much. I bought the TRD F STB as well, though i need to install it myself. I had no problem taking off the bolts (6) but they bolts didn't seem to align to fit. I'm guessing i just needed to "Flex" my suspension in more, but i wanted to confirm that i was sent the right brace ;)

the tradeoff to less back pressure is LESS low end power, but you will make up for it in top end. Sux for daily driving, i noticed same thing in a few different vehicles, including a 4 cylinder ford ranger. You will also lose gas mileage, though both Intake kits and exhaust systems advertise the opposite

i've had all three, 16" stock wheels, 17" L-Tuned Wheels, and 18" Staggered, fat lipped wheels. You will lose precise luxury ride with the 18s, and even the 17s feel as if there is degradation of quality. But, it could be tires, front shocks, weakened stabilizer, etc.etc. but, all things being the same, i think you will lose ride quality with bigger wheels.

yes, MR. JPImports, then you can help me finish mine. I will be by the shop later today after i get my GS3 out of Sewell Lexus :D

hmm..i will have to ask about these, since I will be intalling Coilovers sometime soon, anyway. my vibration is not that bad, and only @65-70 mph (bad cruising spot).

I will post pictures when i pick up GS300 from Sewell Lexus tomorrow. I went ahead and bought the L-Tuned Grill and Sideskirts, 17" l-Tuned wheels (OZ Superturismos w/ Michelin Pilot Sport tires), tint, full Polish/Wax (my onyx black needed a pro's touch), inspection, and miscellaneous stuff. I will pick it up tomorrow, but these are the pieces that he offers, all from TRD. TRD Front Member Brace TRD Front Strut Brace TRD Front Sway/Stabilizer TRD Rear Member Brace TRDRear Sway Bar/Stabilizer L-tuned springs/shocks L-tuned Steering ECU I will probably pass on l-tuned shocks/springs, since i want adjustable height and dampening (probably Tein CS), but a bit stiffer, flatter steering through turns would be nice. what would you guys suggest? front strut brace (for looks :P ) I still haven't installed the HID headlights, but my intentions are good. I really want to remove the amber from my 99 tail lights, does anyone know a great way to do it without cutting? like heating and pulling apart plastic?

what is the name of this lexus dealership SO EVERYONE CAN AVOID IT?!