GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005) Discussion about the second generation GS300, GS400 and GS430 (1998 - 2005)

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Old 06-23-09, 02:40 AM
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Well, I hope for the best. But right now, I need to sleep.

Either my balljoint popped or my bolt broke. I hit the side wall and the rear passenger side upper *maybe* broke. Hopefully not where the bolts are..that'll require welding.

Wish me luck.

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Old 06-23-09, 05:38 AM
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Sad to hear that... Hope you sort it out soon!
Old 06-23-09, 06:27 AM
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OH man Sam.. you were just getting that thing all peaced togeather! Is everybody ok?
Old 06-23-09, 06:42 AM
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Wow, not a pretty image. I am sorry to hear about this. I hope you and any passengers are okay.
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I was the only one in the car and it was a quiet area,hardly any car travel through that road at night. I counted about 6 cars for the hour I waited for the tow truck.

Well, looks like the car is junked.

The rear frame broke and I can't even see what is wrong in the front.


This the front. I can't see what is wrong without jacking up the car.


This is the part I don't think can be fixed or changed. Rear Driver side.



IF SOMEONE KNOWS that it can be changed. Please PM me. I will scour the junkyard for it. TIA.

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Old 06-23-09, 07:49 AM
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Ouch! That looks pretty bad. Are you having a insurance adjuster come to see it or did you tow it to a shop?

Again I am very sorry to see this.
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Now what to do..get another GS? I don't know how to get rid of it after I part out the car. If I get another GS, I would transplant it.
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Originally Posted by Debonair
Ouch! That looks pretty bad. Are you having a insurance adjuster come to see it or did you tow it to a shop?

Again I am very sorry to see this.
I towed it to my house, I didn't think it was that bad, until I checked it out today. I am only under liability as the car is not worth much as it would new. I was going to get projectors on too. That's life.

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Old 06-23-09, 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by sam430
Now what to do..get another GS? I don't know how to get rid of it after I part out the car. If I get another GS, I would transplant it.
If you really liked your GS now is a perfect time to get another, they are super cheap. This way you could salvage all your mods.

If most of the body and glass is intact salvage yards will pick it up and tow it away for free. Most cases they pay you for it. If you go this route let me know. I would love to take that spoiler free trunk lid off your hands.
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Well, I would like to keep my TRD sways. LS brakes, SS headers, shocks n springs, and all the LED lights...seems like too much stuff I wanna keep but I know I can't let it sit in front of the driveway for too long...ahh decissions ... decissions.

Gotta check if I can replace the parts and keep it going. OMG, all the stereo wiring and vkool tints... and my dnx... I guess I should be sad but what's that gonna help.

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Old 06-23-09, 08:33 AM
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OMG...sorry to hear Sam. ;(. I'm glad your OK though. Get another GS and be back soon!
Old 06-23-09, 08:35 AM
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dammmmmmm!!!!!! hope all is well man... that is crazy
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yeah... I'll be back soon. I just hate having to do the work again....maybe I'll keep it show no go on my next one.
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MAN! it looks like you riped the rear lower control arm right from the uni-body. I wonder how the front wrecked too?? Get another GS and swap. What were you doing when this happened? Just driving?
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