SP Rides: Addicted To The Build
BY MICHAEL KITCHENS
Name: Richard Goles
Age: 34
Occupation: Heavy Equipment Operator
Hobbies: Cars
Year/Make/Model: 2004 Lexus GS300
Color: Arctic White
Follow Goles on IG: @Richardson_hi
Exterior: Color change from stock Onyx black, repainted Arctic white, Full Mode perfume GA-MU Regalia kit with Carbon Lips, Molded Ulterior Motives fender flares , Shaved inner trunk lights, Chrome trunk bar, JDM Aristo window visors, JDM Blue wide angle side mirrors with turn signals, Lighting: Dual Q45 Retrofit headlights with black housing, Dancing LED fog lights, Junction Produce taillights, Mode Parfume rear lower LED bumper lights, Mode Parfume exhaust with quad tips
Interior: Full swap interior from tan to black, Black suede A, B, C pillars, Black suede rear deck, Diamond stitch front and rear seats, Matching diamond stitch front VIP tray, Matching rear diamond stitch center console with ice bucket, Added wood grain trims and steering wheel, Jdm Aristo Lace seat
ICE: 7-inch Kenwood DVD double din touch screen, Matching rear 7-inch headrest monitors, Alpine type-r door speakers
Suspension: Airrunner bags paired with Accuair Elevel management with AVS digital gauges, Custom dual tanks, dual 480c compressors, electronic Drain valve, and hardline setup with LED lighting done by DMC suspensions, TDemand Components: (front UCA, front LC, front lower Tensioner, front 30mm RCA camber block, rear UCA, rear LCA, rear traction arm, rear toe link)
Wheels/Tires/Brakes: 3-piece Infinitewerk wheels, black chrome face with polished lips and titanium hardware, Front; 19×10. Offset -20, Rear; 19×12.5 Offset -56, Black 90mm 326 Lug nuts, Saffiro Tires, Endless Japan Big Brakes with custom color combo (Black calipers with white letters and gold Rotor plates), 6-piston front calipers with 380mm slotted rotors, 4-piston rear calipers with 355mm slotted rotors
Shout-outs: Samson at Revision audio, Tommy at Infinitewerk Wheels, Club Lexus Hawaii, PUREVIP
At 34 years of age, Richard Goles has had a chance to enjoy several different genres of the automotive world. Like many, the first Fast & Furious movie introduced him to the world of modifying and has since provided him with years of enjoyment. He’s been playing with Hondas, Dodge Neons and even 4×4 trucks for the last few years. And with the purchase of this 2004 Lexus GS300, he begins his foray into the world of VIP tuning.
Originally, Goles purchased the car without any thoughts of modifying it. He simply loved the fit and finish as well as the luxurious appeal of the ride. By chance, he happened upon a few modified VIP cars at a local car show and, boom, his eyes were awoken to the serious potential behind this ride.
“From that point on, it was like a drug. I’m addicted to the build,” Goles explained.
Believe it or not, this car started out with a black exterior and a tan interior. That’s right, the car’s makeover has been done so well, it looks like it came straight from the factory!
Let’s start with the exterior, which has been frosted in Arctic White. Goles went with a full Mode Perfume GA-MU Regalia bodykit with carbon fiber lips to increase the car’s attractiveness. He also had the rear trunk lights shaved while the Ulterior Motives fender flares have been molded for a wide-body look. Then to customize the look, he added JDM Aristo window visors as well as retrofitted Dual Q45 headlights. Finally, he built in dancing LED foglights and Junction Produce rear taillights to round out the exterior modifications.
As for the interior, it’s been fully swapped with black OEM pieces. Goles removed the entire interior with his own two hands and installed new pieces while also wrapping the various pillars and rear deck in black suede. A diamond-stitch front and rear seats have been added while a matching rear diamond-stitched center console gives the ride some serious swag.
Like most VIP automobiles, this baby rides low on air suspension thanks to Airrunner bags paired with an Accuair ELevel management system that features AVS digital gauges. This custom setup fills the trunk with dual tanks, dual 480c air compressors and the various parts that make it function. The custom, purple-tinted enclosure is sexy to look at. Included with the air suspension is a full makeover of TDemand suspension components.
All of this comes together nicely, in part because of the tremendous set of Infinitewerk Wheels with a front and rear respective setup of 19×10 & 19×12.5. Black 90mm 326 lug nuts add more bling while an enormous 6- and 4-piston front and rear big brake kit from Endless provides immense stopping power.
With more mods to come, including a 2JZ swap, Goles isn’t even close to being finished. That’s what happens when you’re addicted to the build.
