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2003,

It was a very hot day here and I went out with dental floss. Once you get one corner going it is quite easy. You may have to use a blow dryer to heat the adhesive so it becomes easier to remove. Just a tip, mark the OEM emblem locations with tape so you know exactly where to put the new ones on. After you remove the old emblems, you will neede to use cleaner wax to get the residual adhesive off. Then wax the area before you install the new ones. Let me know if you have any other ?s HTH

MAC

Nice Mike,

I always like to call pics like this heaven sent. BTW, congrats on the moderator designation.

MAC

GSman

Here goes. 20x8.5 with a +37 offset for the fronts and 20x10 with a +43 offset for the rear would be perfect, flush, no rubbing, etc. IMO. A good quality wheel will have the different sizes and offsets available for your car. For tires, 245x35x20 front and 275x30x20 rear would work perfect even with a drop. No rubbing etc. The overall diameter will increase an inch so it will throw off the speedometer slightly. The bolt pattern is 5x114.3. You must drop the car! Look into the L-tuned suspension system for the GS. Check at www.l-tuned.com. It'll drop the car 1" all around and in most areas, if it is installed by a dealer, it is does not void the warranty but check with your service rep first. If you want a lower drop try the H&R Sport springs which will lower about 1.3" front and 1.4" rear and please change the struts while your at it. You won't regret doing it all at once. IMO, your best bet would be to go with a coilover suspension system like the Tein, H&R etc. Youll have the beauty of height adjustability, in most cases 1-3" and if you opt for the EDFC with Tein, adjustability of comfort/sport dampening as well. You may have issues with the dealer warranty with the latter options.

hth

MAC

Speculative at best.

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Finally got around to installing the black pearl emblems. Let me know what you think. Here is a b4 shot.

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Slytimus,

Check Ltuned. It is a 30 min direct bolt on part and looks and sounds great. It works well with the OEM bumper. There is droning at 2Krpm, but you said you didn't mind the louder exhaust. check it out at www.l-tuned.com HTH

MAC

Leets,

Its actually 5x114.3mm or 5x4.5" What year is your car? HRE 448R, 19x9 +37, 2" lip

19x10 +37, 3" lip would be perfect on a 1st gen GS. It really depends on your style. Are you looking for 5 spoke? mesh? dish? On the drop, I'd go Tein coilovers. Tein also offers the EDFC for comfort. The beauty is in the adjustability. HTH.

MAC

Check out thsi LX on 22" Anteras

http://www.clublexus.com/forums/showthread...&threadid=81513

NICE!

MAC

Ken

try www.tirerack.com It'll let you see what different wheels and sizes look like on your car. otherwise, I'd check:

www.hrewheels.com

www.iforged.com

www.wheelexperts.com

www.speedstar.co.jp

www.work-wheels.co.jp

hth

MAC

ROFLMAO - Mike

EVERYTHING changes when you get married. Just be careful that she doesn't find out exactly how much 'cause if she does, she'll want the same amount to go SHOPPING

MAC

MrSypher,

I sold the car last Sept., but the new owner is still running the L-Tuned and he seems to love it.

MAC

I had L-Tuned on the GS. One consideration is that the L-tuned seems to drone @ 2k RPM. It didn't bother me because I expected it from an aftermarklet exhaust. Just know that once you change the exhaust, don't expect it to be as quiet as OEM. It seems that some expect the exhaust to be like OEM under normal driving conditions, while "great sounding" @ WOT.

MAC

Fully loaded (Mark Levinson, NAV, rear entertainment DVD system) your looking at around $50K.

MAC

LOL, Matt, Its being used as a chair right now :D Glad you like "the car"

MAC

here is a pic of the Polarg M-4 parking bulbs in action. This pic was taken before I changed the headlight and foglight bulbs. Also notice the blue tint inthe signal light? That is the M-9 when off.

MAC

after

b4 bulb change - running boards

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Had Island Import Nights a couple of weekends ago and my previous GS got 2nd behind an IS I guess the judges were impressed with all the stickers that were on the IS. I did all the performance mods and the new owner worked on the interior. Here's a pic.

Mods include:

PIAA Super Plasma headlight and high beam bulbs

Clear signal lights (rear)

Clear bumper lights (front)

TTE front lip

RMM grill

RMM intake w/CAB

RMM strut tower bar

RMM carbon fiber engine cover

Lsportline rear roof spoiler

LTuned Steering ECU

LTuned Exhaust

H&R Coilover suspension

19x8 & 10 AT Italia

245x35 and 275x30 Bridgestone Potenza SO3

2nd set of wheels: 19x8.5 & 9.5 SSR Agle Strusse

2nd set of tires: Michelin Pilot Sports 243x35 and 275x30

Panasonic DVD/CD head unit

Farenheit headrest monitors

Cerwin free air sub

I can't remember what AMP? sorry he did the interior

MAC

income,

Ya, the eibachs & Ltuned don't lower as much as H&R sport springs or any set of coilovers, but still looks good IMO. My first drop was with H&R sport springs. I liked the drop but needed more so I went with H&R coilovers. After each drop I was sure to get a 4 wheel alignment, just so the 19" tires didnt get eaten up too quickly. No camber issues with either just make sure you get an alignment. Did you change the struts as well? Just curious.

MAC

Steve,

Thanks for the comments.

MAC

This pic shows the black pearl L, the spoiler and the Prado tailights.

All. Just thought I'd provide you with a list of mods so far on the GX:

Rear Spoiler (obtained through dealer)

Toyota Landcruiser Prado Tail lights

SPP performance 4500K H11 super white headlight bulbs

PIAA 4500K Super Plasma H3 fog light bulbs

PIAA 4500K Super Plasma High beam bulbs

De-badged rear with black pearl L

Polarg:

M-28 interior dome light bulbs (rear and center of cabin)

M-26 front dome light bulbs

M-9 Front blinker/daytime driving light bulbs

M-4 parking (front), running boards, license plate, door (under armrest)

M-2 reverse light bulbs

TRD air filter

20x9.5" full polish HRE 648Rs

295-45-20 Pirelli Scorpion Zeros

Waiting list:

TRD dual exhaust

TRD supercharger

MAC