That's a great addition to the front of the car, really makes the car look even more sporty in a way. Also this is a great budget friendly modification for all Lexus GS owners out there.
Just stumbled on to your videos a few days back. I built a 98 GS4 in the late 2000's. I had a TTE front lip, L-Tuned skirts and grill, Tein coil overs and a Carson Tuned cat back. This brings back a lot of memories. I miss that car. Love the build!
I’m with you! I have reached out to PPE but so far no response. I have a hard time justifying $1100 (with ceramic coating) on a $4K car for 20whp. If I did an install vid I am sure they would sell plenty. Maybe you can email them and reinforce that I will do it. :)
@@ForwardMomentum Well you can get obx ones on ebay but I heard the fitment isn't great and they go for around $450. I think you need to do some grinding and get some good mounts. I understand. I put alot into my GS400 with 206k on odometer LOL. As Scotty Kilmer says V8 Lexus's are a PIA to work on. I know club lexus did a group buy awhile ago. They are pricey but I heard best bang for buck besides cams.
I heard PPE are best fitment. $1100 is pricey but they are customer fabbed. Think there's a lead time to get them. From everywhere I read I think the cheater way to install is to drop remove the front cross member to get access and they use an underhood engine hoist to lift the engine enough to get them off. Every mechanic I talk to says book time to do them is 12 hrs!! :(
Copy that. I actually heard a lot of complaints about some included hardware being cheap and inconsistent between kits, so I opted to get it on my own. At this price point people can roll the dice. Worst case is they need to go to the store.
@@ForwardMomentum I actually just subbed. Got a gs300 for a DD and fell in love with it, started modding it, then my daughter came along lol. All the mods your done, I've basically done. The lip I got was pretty good condition, paint matched it and mounted it and my wife did something and tore it off.
Great video, random question, Do you have a source for new Headlight housings? OEM is wildly expensive, and EBAY has tacky garbage or well used lights. I hate the crows feet look in my plastic housing.
Thanks! I wish I did. Unfortunately my conclusions have been the same as yours when searching. I have had good luck with Meguiar’s headlight restore system, but I know it isn’t perfect. LMK if you find a good source.
Thanks, but the camera does a good job of hiding blemishes. While I try to take care of it, the paint has over 160K mi on it and up close it has issues.
Your car's below areas looks great and neat... Where did you bought those under parts plastic covers and fender inner liners from? Mine is all dried, brittle and broken in parts here n there..
All that stuff is stock on my car. I use Chem Guys All Clean and a brush to keep it clean. If you have some broken pieces a low mileage OEM replacement will probably fit best. Hope that helps!
@@ForwardMomentum You are so lucky to have such a GS ♥️👌👍. Sure I'll b searching for replacement Parts... Even leather inside is torn, need to get it to some leather specialist to give it a new cover.
Both. Just go easy and get the hang of it. Heat and shape. Repeat. Mine never molded perfectly so you may want to consider epoxy if you want perfection.
I use a headlight restoring kit by Turtle Wax. It’s pretty old, so I’d recommend something from a reputable detail shop like AMMO NYC or Griot’s Garage or similar.
@@ForwardMomentum I live in UAE, turtle is available here.. I got really good headlights from a low mileage GS, .. it is still in good condition. I only want to make preventive maintenance to it and thereby saving it from fading out and oxidation..
I like the work you did but I think that lip was garbage from the get go. Also you were really close to the lip with the heat gun. A good lip you’d just need double side tape and your golden.
i’m gonna like this video because of how in depth is was without any bullshit but i will say the frame rate on this video is horrible. idk if it’s your rendering or the camera or my connection...
Thanks for the like. Appreciate it. I will check on the frame rate thing. I always watch the videos numerous times before and after loading to YT and I noticed a slight stutter in a couple spots but that was it. I may have switched the record setting midway through filming and that can sometimes do it. Thank you for commenting.
Thank you for bringing gs content to TH-cam, there are very few of us out here
Sad but true what kind do you have ?
That's a great addition to the front of the car, really makes the car look even more sporty in a way. Also this is a great budget friendly modification for all Lexus GS owners out there.
How the bumper should have been designed stock.
Just stumbled on to your videos a few days back. I built a 98 GS4 in the late 2000's. I had a TTE front lip, L-Tuned skirts and grill, Tein coil overs and a Carson Tuned cat back. This brings back a lot of memories. I miss that car. Love the build!
Love the content as always! Been waiting for an upload! Dont stop uploading and go ghost on us! Lol!
Just bought one. Thanks man this video will come in handy
Props to you for doing this, I couldn't imagine doing this to my Aristo.
I like that free harbor freight light 💡
I wonder how this is going to hold up in the summer! I have a gs300 as well, the lip looks nice!
Looks great in black
thanks great video, Ive had this lip for about 2 years and never installed it.
Great Video- I have this same lip for my GS400- Haven't installed yet- but this is a time saver.
Money as always!!!! I just ordered mine
Nice work! Looks great.
Awesome.. I'm about to cover mine in 5D Carbon fiber vinyl as I have with my rear window wing and spoiler. It really Pops. 👍👍👍
Right on! I was thinking about wrapping mine but heard it was really difficult on tight angles. Let me know how goes!
Great video bud! See you on the next one.
Another helpful video brother!
I would love to see a PPE header install one of these days.
I’m with you! I have reached out to PPE but so far no response. I have a hard time justifying $1100 (with ceramic coating) on a $4K car for 20whp. If I did an install vid I am sure they would sell plenty. Maybe you can email them and reinforce that I will do it. :)
@@ForwardMomentum Well you can get obx ones on ebay but I heard the fitment isn't great and they go for around $450. I think you need to do some grinding and get some good mounts. I understand. I put alot into my GS400 with 206k on odometer LOL. As Scotty Kilmer says V8 Lexus's are a PIA to work on. I know club lexus did a group buy awhile ago. They are pricey but I heard best bang for buck besides cams.
I heard PPE are best fitment. $1100 is pricey but they are customer fabbed. Think there's a lead time to get them. From everywhere I read I think the cheater way to install is to drop remove the front cross member to get access and they use an underhood engine hoist to lift the engine enough to get them off. Every mechanic I talk to says book time to do them is 12 hrs!! :(
Everything you said is spot on. Pulling the engine is actually another option. Trust me, I want them. Bad. :)
Just got me a lip for mine bless up bro
Respect 4 what u doing 4 every gs 400 owners...
Thank you. That means a lot!
Fyi, theres lips that comes with mounting hardware included for a bit cheaper price. They're pretty good quality too.
Copy that. I actually heard a lot of complaints about some included hardware being cheap and inconsistent between kits, so I opted to get it on my own. At this price point people can roll the dice. Worst case is they need to go to the store.
@@ForwardMomentum I actually just subbed. Got a gs300 for a DD and fell in love with it, started modding it, then my daughter came along lol. All the mods your done, I've basically done. The lip I got was pretty good condition, paint matched it and mounted it and my wife did something and tore it off.
Right on! Welcome! My wife has already assured me she is going to rip this off when she drives it. Talk about a confidence builder...LOL!
That’s clean
Bro I had to sub! I just got a 99 gs400 too.
Random scream @9:45 😂 but awesome project💯
LOL! Our neighborhood is filled with kids and I swear they save their loudest sounds for my filming days.
Broooooooo I thought i was trippin I was like wtf and looking around my surroundings as I’m watching this video outside in my front yard 😂
LOL!
buying mine 🔥
Great video, random question, Do you have a source for new Headlight housings? OEM is wildly expensive, and EBAY has tacky garbage or well used lights. I hate the crows feet look in my plastic housing.
Thanks! I wish I did. Unfortunately my conclusions have been the same as yours when searching. I have had good luck with Meguiar’s headlight restore system, but I know it isn’t perfect. LMK if you find a good source.
your paint looks crazy I got chips and nicks everywhere besides the doors. afraid I need a paint job
Thanks, but the camera does a good job of hiding blemishes. While I try to take care of it, the paint has over 160K mi on it and up close it has issues.
@@ForwardMomentum same it is what it is
Gang ⛽️🔥
Your car's below areas looks great and neat... Where did you bought those under parts plastic covers and fender inner liners from?
Mine is all dried, brittle and broken in parts here n there..
All that stuff is stock on my car. I use Chem Guys All Clean and a brush to keep it clean. If you have some broken pieces a low mileage OEM replacement will probably fit best. Hope that helps!
@@ForwardMomentum
You are so lucky to have such a GS ♥️👌👍.
Sure I'll b searching for replacement Parts... Even leather inside is torn, need to get it to some leather specialist to give it a new cover.
Did you get a new paint job?
I wish! Just the camera my friend. Makes the car look new. SONY A6300
Thanks for posting this.
I had no idea you have to trim those stupid blocks!
I wonder why they leave those on there?
I have no idea what they were thinking with the blocks. Surely there’s a purpose, but why?
I'll try it this weekend?I'm having issue reprogramming my factory key to the doors can you help me with this
There are some vids and websites that walk you through it. I’ve done it once. Took me a couple tries. You’ll get it!
Im buying the same one
Is your lip still on strong installing it this way?
Yes. Been on for years.
so what’s the point of the blocks if you just saw them off? should i just saw them off entirely?
You have to trim to fit. It entirely depends on your lip placement as to how much you cut.
also with the heat gun, should i push it in to make it flush or just let the heat gun work?
Both. Just go easy and get the hang of it. Heat and shape. Repeat. Mine never molded perfectly so you may want to consider epoxy if you want perfection.
Can you please let me know how you clean and maintain your car's headlamps 👍☺️
I use a headlight restoring kit by Turtle Wax. It’s pretty old, so I’d recommend something from a reputable detail shop like AMMO NYC or Griot’s Garage or similar.
@@ForwardMomentum I live in UAE, turtle is available here..
I got really good headlights from a low mileage GS, .. it is still in good condition. I only want to make preventive maintenance to it and thereby saving it from fading out and oxidation..
@@explorehunter sounds great! Hello from the USA!
@@ForwardMomentum 👍🌹✌️
I like the work you did but I think that lip was garbage from the get go. Also you were really close to the lip with the heat gun. A good lip you’d just need double side tape and your golden.
Thanks for your thoughts on this.
Where can I buy a set of yellow fog lights like that ?
Get clear and put 3M yellow film over it.
@@ForwardMomentum thank you 🙏
👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️
Can this fit a first gen gs300f
Doubtful.
What percentage of tint do you have?
Hi - 35%, but after 7 years it’s measuring around 30% during inspection (it gets darker with time).
Anyone know where I can grab a chrome trunk lid for the gs?
TheDangerDane ebay
@@edwinsjr212 cant find any I've been looking
*Has that lip started to sag yet???*
Negative.
@@ForwardMomentum OK OK. Magic Line right?
Actually I fastened it in multiple places with self-tapping screws.
@@ForwardMomentum True true.
i’m gonna like this video because of how in depth is was without any bullshit but i will say the frame rate on this video is horrible. idk if it’s your rendering or the camera or my connection...
Thanks for the like. Appreciate it. I will check on the frame rate thing. I always watch the videos numerous times before and after loading to YT and I noticed a slight stutter in a couple spots but that was it. I may have switched the record setting midway through filming and that can sometimes do it. Thank you for commenting.
Forward Momentum just giving u heads up 👨🏽💻