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Old Jul 6, 2008 | 12:03 PM
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edit: my bad its not exactly the same car, but it looks so clean! hope yours ends up with some fitment like this!







congrats on the new car man. those cars have a GREAT platform to really build something fun.
Yeah I know who's car that is you completely missed the GS that rolls with him all the time. Both of those guys have dropped thousands in their cars just in paint and bodywork alone. This year I'm just setting the stages and next year I hope to be show worthy.
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Old Jul 6, 2008 | 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by F23A4
I would normally agree but seeing as he went with FI on the 2JZ, it makes total sense now.
Yes sir the main reason why I bought the car was to boost it. Its way too much work and cost to much to boost the 8Cyl
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Old Jul 6, 2008 | 09:02 PM
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congrats!
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Old Jul 6, 2008 | 09:30 PM
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Congrats! And thanks for posting pics finally! Love the GS and the color isn't terrible either. Wasn't your TL-S green?
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Old Jul 6, 2008 | 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by mcflyguy24
Congrats! And thanks for posting pics finally! Love the GS and the color isn't terrible either. Wasn't your TL-S green?
yeah i like different colors
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by CL Platano
Yes sir the main reason why I bought the car was to boost it. Its way too much work and cost to much to boost the 8Cyl
On a similar note, I am thinking of selling the AV6 to my mother in law and picking up a fairly low mileage 01 GS430 currently for sale at Bridgewater Acura.
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 09:35 AM
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so much hating on this thread i cant even throw in my usual "sucks" or because it maybe taken literally! it is and will be dope! eff ur boost, dawg
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 10:14 AM
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Those wheels look better in person!
Do you think you'll need to mesh to protect the intercooler?
Change ur avatar!!!
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Malayalee King
so much hating on this thread i cant even throw in my usual "sucks" or because it maybe taken literally! it is and will be dope! eff ur boost, dawg
Its no biggie, not many know this style and like it, those that do understand where Im going with this build. I only posted it because someone asked me about it so I figured why not.


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Those wheels look better in person!
Do you think you'll need to mesh to protect the intercooler?
Change ur avatar!!!
No mesh here bro..bugs are not an issue with this intercooler , me bottoming out on our wonderful streets is an issue.
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by F23A4
On a similar note, I am thinking of selling the AV6 to my mother in law and picking up a fairly low mileage 01 GS430 currently for sale at Bridgewater Acura.
Thats not too shabby plus it has nav system. But is the GS really better than the TL, because my dad told me he would give me the GS in Decemeber after my little brother takes the TL from me when I'm overseas.


Oh and please don't lower the GS so that only a half an inch is between the car and the ground. It looks retarded and how they can you drive over speedbumps.

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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 07:31 PM
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i love that ls430. i have been looking around for a black on black ultra.
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by SRK85
Thats not too shabby plus it has nav system. But is the GS really better than the TL, because my dad told me he would give me the GS in Decemeber after my little brother takes the TL from me when I'm overseas.


Oh and please don't lower the GS so that only a half an inch is between the car and the ground. It looks retarded and how they can you drive over speedbumps.
'Better' is a rather subjective term. The GS is considered a premium sedan (i.e.: Infiniti M, BMW 5 series, Acura RL, etc,...) whereas the TL is considered an entry level luxury sedan (i.e.: Infiniti G, BMW 3, Lexus ES). Though it is upmarket of the TL, I stop short of thinking of it as better than the TL.
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 07:35 AM
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sexy GS ray.. good times man!
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 10:17 AM
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by CL Platano
Yes sir the main reason why I bought the car was to boost it. Its way too much work and cost to much to boost the 8Cyl
Oh damnnn! I was wondering why you got this engine to boost instead. Seeing that it takes too much work to hook it up to the V8 and that this is the same(or similar) engine as the IS300/Altezza/Supra, then there you go.

Congrats on the move to another car.
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 02:33 PM
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Oh damnnn! I was wondering why you got this engine to boost instead. Seeing that it takes too much work to hook it up to the V8 and that this is the same(or similar) engine as the IS300/Altezza/Supra, then there you go.

Congrats on the move to another car.
Yes Luis its the same engine as the NA Supra and the IS300..
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by CL Platano
Yeah I know who's car that is you completely missed the GS that rolls with him all the time. Both of those guys have dropped thousands in their cars just in paint and bodywork alone. This year I'm just setting the stages and next year I hope to be show worthy.
I think it's this GS that rolls with him.









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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 07:49 AM
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Nice... Now, are you going to put the Aristo name on the back? You'll want that for the JDM look. And those things are a dime a dozen here, but the 2JZ does make it worth it.

Now, about the Soccer Mom Gold......
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 01:43 PM
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Congrats man! I would take a GS over a TL any day. MUCH nicer interior including real wood, backlit gauges, and nicer leather.

What are your plans for it? I love VIP Lexus cars
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 04:23 PM
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I am not big on the color but the upholstery is sweet.
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by mrmako
Nice... Now, are you going to put the Aristo name on the back? You'll want that for the JDM look. And those things are a dime a dozen here, but the 2JZ does make it worth it.

Now, about the Soccer Mom Gold......
LOL..Soccer Mom with boost But I call it The Golden Shower GS .. I haven't decided about the Aristo badge on the rear yet, I have the Toyota Emblem on the back and Aristo badge on the pillar .



Originally Posted by SSMTL01
Congrats man! I would take a GS over a TL any day. MUCH nicer interior including real wood, backlit gauges, and nicer leather.

What are your plans for it? I love VIP Lexus cars
First to get these wheels to fit right, clean up the turbo install, a nice subtle kit, possibly air, suede interior, and nice audio setup..nothing much
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by CL Platano
LOL..Soccer Mom with boost But I call it The Golden Shower GS .. I haven't decided about the Aristo badge on the rear yet, I have the Toyota Emblem on the back and Aristo badge on the pillar .




First to get these wheels to fit right, clean up the turbo install, a nice subtle kit, possibly air, suede interior, and nice audio setup..nothing much
Keepin it clean Are you putting your wheels that you had on the TL on it?
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