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1998 Lexus GS400 Supercharged VIP "style"

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speedaddictNovember 26, 2012
#470176

1998 Lexus GS400 Supercharged VIP "style"

Selling the GS. Has 116k miles. Runs good, drives good. Tranny has less than 2k miles on it. Will not pass CA smog on the standalone and gutted cats. PRICE DROP!!! 20K TAKES IT AS IS.


Car was featured in Super Street February 2013 and VIPCAR June 2013. It won Best of Show at Wekfest TX 2011 and 2012, Best of Show Wekfest SJ 2013.


super street article: http://www.superstreetonline.com/features/sstp_1302_1998_lexus_gs_400/


Engine: 394whp 348 tq
Haltech Platinum 2000 sport stand alone ECU w/ Boost Logic harness
RMM Supercharger with one off custom cogged pulley setup 11psi
upgraded Polished Vortech V2 S trim blower
Vortech monster bypass valve
JPI stainless steel headers
RC Engineering 440cc injectors
walbro 255lph in-tank fuel pump
Aeromotive FPR
Snow Methanol injection kit
Chromed piping, valve covers, supercharger kit, intake manifold cover, fuel rails
RMM carbon fiber engine cover
Custom silver carbon fiber engine covers
Apexi grounding kit
Yellow Optima Battery with Tsunami battery cover
Mode Parfume axle back exhaust
Tanabe mid pipe
Carson Tuned brake resevoir cover
Mishimoto Supra fan shroud
Fluidyne Supra radiator
Weapon R overflow tank
Weapon R power steering reservoir
C-one oil cap
Engine wire tuck by Thomas Pinai
Dressupbolts.com titanium dress up kit custom black chromed




Drivetrain:
Boost logic built transmission
automatic Supra 3.76 LSD
JPI torque Converter
Polished transmission cooler




Suspension/ Brakes:
Airrunner suspension kit
Ride Tech Air Pod (compressors/valves)
Daizen poly bushing kit
TRD Front and Rear sway bars
Tom's rear 6 link bars
Tom's rear control arm braces
Daizen steering rack bushings
chromed Carson Tuned front strut tower bar by Carbing
Futura 8pot 380mm front big brakes
Futura 6 pot 355mm rear big brakes
Futura stainless steel brake lines
20” x 9 front 20” x 10” Custom rebarrelled (by Ralph Wright) SSR GT3 to a stepped lip (not available in step lip) and powdercoated pearl white
Nitto Neo Gen 215/30 up front 245/30 rear












Exterior:
Mode Parfume Phantom Gamu body kit
Mode Parfume led rear reflector lights
Mode Parfume lip spoiler
Mode Parfume bodyline
Custom silver carbon fiber slat covers for the front bumper
Ugo roof spoiler
Junction Produce shark fin antenna
Junction Produce grill (pained DPW)
1” rear radiused quarter panels (so the rim is exposed when laid out as opposed to tucking. Factory body lines were put back so you can't even tell the cuts were made)
pulled front fenders with factory lines put back
LED turn signal mirrors
OEM 2001 Lexus tail lights converted to full LED by Original Garage
Retrofitted low and high beam HID projector headlights by Original Garage
Retrofitted Mode Parfume HID projector fog lights by Thomas Pinai
Aristo chrome door handles modified
Aristo visors painted dpw
Aristo c pillars
Mode Parfume rear emblem
Custom black carbon fiber lip (not finished yet but will be included in the sale)




Interior:
Custom leather stitched Bugatti inspired seats
Grazio woodgrain steering wheel w/ e-shift
Sherwood dash kit
Hydro-dipped interior parts
OEM Toyota Aristo rear privacy curtain
converted LED bulbs
Greddy boost gauge
AEM wideband gauge
FUTURA floor mats
2001 gauge bezel












ICE:
Eclipse AVN 5445 Navigation head unit
Toyota Aristo double din kit
Boston Acoustic Pro series 6.5” components
JL Audio 300/4 for mids and highs
Hydrographic wood trim
infinite LED lighting
JL Audio 500/1 for subs
JL Audio w6 10” subs in custom enclosures
Audiocap 5 farad capacitor
full dynomat
Saav 7” monitors
kinetik 2400c battery


Bads: the mix servo just went out causing passenger side to only blow cold air. I already purchased a new one and can replace. One of the monitors stopped working and I haven't had time to look at it. I can tear it apart and get it working.


Not parting out. Please do not pm me asking for parts off the car. That is not an option currently and if you PM me regarding my parts, I will not sell you the parts if I do part out.


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Selling the GS. Has 116k miles. Runs good, drives good. Tranny has less than 2k miles on it. Will not pass CA smog on the standalone and gutted cats. [COLOR=#ff0000][B][SIZE=7]PRICE DROP!!! 20K TAKES IT AS IS.[/SIZE][/B][/COLOR]


Car was featured in Super Street February 2013 and VIPCAR June 2013.  It won Best of Show at Wekfest TX 2011 and 2012, Best of Show Wekfest SJ 2013.


super street article:  [URL]http://www.superstreetonline.com/features/sstp_1302_1998_lexus_gs_400/[/URL]


Engine: 394whp 348 tq
Haltech Platinum 2000 sport stand alone ECU w/ Boost Logic harness
RMM Supercharger with one off custom cogged pulley setup 11psi
upgraded Polished Vortech V2 S trim blower
Vortech monster bypass valve
JPI stainless steel headers
RC Engineering 440cc injectors
walbro 255lph in-tank fuel pump
Aeromotive FPR
Snow Methanol injection kit
Chromed piping, valve covers, supercharger kit, intake manifold cover, fuel rails
RMM carbon fiber engine cover
Custom silver carbon fiber engine covers
Apexi grounding kit
Yellow Optima Battery with Tsunami battery cover
Mode Parfume axle back exhaust
Tanabe mid pipe
Carson Tuned brake resevoir cover
Mishimoto Supra fan shroud
Fluidyne Supra radiator
Weapon R overflow tank
Weapon R power steering reservoir 
C-one oil cap
Engine wire tuck by Thomas Pinai
Dressupbolts.com titanium dress up kit custom black chromed




Drivetrain:
Boost logic built transmission
automatic Supra 3.76 LSD
JPI torque Converter
Polished transmission cooler




Suspension/ Brakes:
Airrunner suspension kit
Ride Tech Air Pod (compressors/valves)
Daizen poly bushing kit
TRD Front and Rear sway bars
Tom's rear 6 link bars
Tom's rear control arm braces
Daizen steering rack bushings
chromed Carson Tuned front strut tower bar by Carbing
Futura 8pot 380mm front big brakes
Futura 6 pot 355mm rear big brakes
Futura stainless steel brake lines
20” x 9 front 20” x 10” Custom rebarrelled (by Ralph Wright) SSR GT3 to a stepped lip (not available in step lip) and powdercoated pearl white
Nitto Neo Gen 215/30 up front 245/30 rear












Exterior:
Mode Parfume Phantom Gamu body kit 
Mode Parfume led rear reflector lights
Mode Parfume lip spoiler
Mode Parfume bodyline
Custom silver carbon fiber slat covers for the front bumper
Ugo roof spoiler
Junction Produce shark fin antenna
Junction Produce grill (pained DPW)
1” rear radiused quarter panels (so the rim is exposed when laid out as opposed to tucking. Factory body lines were put back so you can't even tell the cuts were made)
pulled front fenders with factory lines put back
LED turn signal mirrors
OEM 2001 Lexus tail lights converted to full LED by Original Garage
Retrofitted low and high beam HID projector headlights by Original Garage
Retrofitted Mode Parfume HID projector fog lights by Thomas Pinai
Aristo chrome door handles modified
Aristo visors painted dpw
Aristo c pillars
Mode Parfume rear emblem
Custom black carbon fiber lip (not finished yet but will be included in the sale)




Interior:
Custom leather stitched Bugatti inspired seats
Grazio woodgrain steering wheel w/ e-shift
Sherwood dash kit
Hydro-dipped interior parts
OEM Toyota Aristo rear privacy curtain
converted LED bulbs
Greddy boost gauge
AEM wideband gauge
FUTURA floor mats
2001 gauge bezel












ICE:
Eclipse AVN 5445 Navigation head unit
Toyota Aristo double din kit 
Boston Acoustic Pro series 6.5” components
JL Audio 300/4 for mids and highs
Hydrographic wood trim
infinite LED lighting
JL Audio 500/1 for subs
JL Audio w6 10” subs in custom enclosures
Audiocap 5 farad capacitor
full dynomat
Saav 7” monitors
kinetik 2400c battery


Bads: the mix servo just went out causing passenger side to only blow cold air. I already purchased a new one and can replace. One of the monitors stopped working and I haven't had time to look at it. I can tear it apart and get it working.


[COLOR=Red][COLOR=Red][B]Not parting out. Please do not pm me asking for parts off the car. That is not an option currently and if you PM me regarding my parts, I will not sell you the parts if I do part out.[/B][/COLOR][/COLOR]


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brainneededNovember 26, 2012
#470177
dang. GLWS. bump to one of the humblest show winners and dopest dudes i've ever met.
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dang. GLWS. bump to one of the humblest show winners and dopest dudes i've ever met.
Nite_GrindNovember 26, 2012
#470180
Well I wish I had 25K what a gem. Wherever it goes, I hope to one day see it in person. Good luck with the sale.
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Well I wish I had 25K what a gem. Wherever it goes, I hope to one day see it in person. Good luck with the sale.
chrispyNovember 26, 2012
#470183
Strange that you're selling it since I was going through your build thread earlier today! Sad to see you selling it. Your GS has always been one of my favorites.
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Strange that you're selling it since I was going through your build thread earlier today! Sad to see you selling it. Your GS has always been one of my favorites.
visitorNovember 26, 2012
#470190
Man, thats a beautiful car. Good luck with sale.

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Man, thats a beautiful car. Good luck with sale.

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airmaxNovember 26, 2012
#470211
i feel like crying. you and pancakes! selling your cars...this is too much
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i feel like crying. you and pancakes! selling your cars...this is too much
icenpinkiNovember 26, 2012
#470227
AWESOME CAR! Wish i had 25k to burn lol
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AWESOME CAR! Wish i had 25k to burn lol
minkusNovember 26, 2012
#470228
fuckkkk! GLWS, worth every penny on this bad boy! :biggthumpup:
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fuckkkk! GLWS, worth every penny on this bad boy! :biggthumpup:
blackaneseNovember 26, 2012
#470240
All the heavy hitters unloading their cars. Can't wait to see what's next
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All the heavy hitters unloading their cars.  Can't wait to see what's next
GS300ToMNovember 27, 2012
#470319
lets do a 10 year payment!!
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lets do a 10 year payment!!
OGNovember 27, 2012
#470322
DO NOT BUY!

(so i can in a year or so)
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DO NOT BUY!

[SIZE=1](so i can in a year or so)[/SIZE]
mrbrian8November 27, 2012
#470331
OG;470322 wrote:DO NOT BUY!

(so i can in a year or so)


You already own all the former hot cars in tx, lol
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[QUOTE=OG;470322]DO NOT BUY!

[SIZE=1](so i can in a year or so)[/SIZE][/QUOTE]

You already own all the former hot cars in tx, lol
OGNovember 27, 2012
#470337
someday i will recreate the famous re garage pic with og/re cars.
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someday i will recreate the famous re garage pic with og/re cars.
mrbrian8November 27, 2012
#470344
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jboNovember 28, 2012
#470366
Definitely one of the finest GS builds in the country actually one of the best VIP builds in the country I hope it goes to an awesome home...I too wonder whats on that brain of yours and look forward to the future...goodluck with the sale bro if I had the cash Id be down this weekend
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Definitely one of the finest GS builds in the country actually one of the best VIP builds in the country I hope it goes to an awesome home...I too wonder whats on that brain of yours and look forward to the future...goodluck with the sale bro if I had the cash Id be down this weekend
actolexNovember 30, 2012
#470508
Hmmm...is the price firm. I may pick this up to play around with.
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Hmmm...is the price firm.  I may pick this up to play around with.
speedaddictNovember 30, 2012
#470526
yes, its pretty firm and worth it in my opinion.
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yes, its pretty firm and worth it in my opinion.
GEE702November 30, 2012
#470564
25k should be a starting bid! Your car is sick. Attention to detail. Glws I'm sure it will go to a good home
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25k should be a starting bid! Your car is sick. Attention to detail. Glws I'm sure it will go to a good home
mrbrian8November 30, 2012
#470574
GEE702;470564 wrote:25k should be a starting bid! Your car is sick. Attention to detail. Glws I'm sure it will go to a good home


Wish i had that stupid money and just put this in a vip museum, definitely one of the best g's in the states
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[QUOTE=GEE702;470564]25k should be a starting bid! Your car is sick. Attention to detail. Glws I'm sure it will go to a good home[/QUOTE]

Wish i had that stupid money and just put this in a vip museum, definitely one of the best g's in the states
speedaddictMarch 8, 2013
#487440
Keeping this the car. Been driving it around and starting to enjoy it again.
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Keeping this the car.  Been driving it around and starting to enjoy it again.
airmaxMarch 8, 2013
#487460
drive it down so i can see it again lol.
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drive it down so i can see it again lol.
speedaddictSeptember 18, 2013
#498304
bump...back up for sale
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bump...back up for sale
ultm8mindSeptember 19, 2013
#498401
Your car is awesome, good luck with sale
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Your car is awesome, good luck with sale
speedaddictSeptember 27, 2013
#498700
BUMP!!! Price drop. firm....
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BUMP!!! Price drop. firm....
ultm8mindSeptember 27, 2013
#498721
Wow, all those mods for $20k?? I wish I was home so I could sell my LS and try to scoop this up. Amazing car, beautifully executed. I don't see this lasting for the price. GLWS. Wow.
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Wow, all those mods for $20k?? I wish I was home so I could sell my LS and try to scoop this up. Amazing car, beautifully executed. I don't see this lasting for the price. GLWS. Wow.
pmraduOctober 3, 2013
#498913
:biggthumpup:.........
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:biggthumpup:.........
gatoOctober 18, 2013
#499603
damn 20k is so cheap for all this. man back in the day i had 20k as pocket change :( GLWS
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damn 20k is so cheap for all this. man back in the day i had 20k as pocket change :( GLWS