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

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Old 07-23-09, 01:45 PM
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Do you guys know if the upper control arms on a 2003 gs300 will fit on a 1998 gs400??

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1st Gen front uppers will work too. SportDesign GS's use 'em.
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Originally Posted by KiPod
1st Gen front uppers will work too. SportDesign GS's use 'em.
sorry I haven't even attempted to search but since you bring it up, what is the difference if any from the 1st gen to 2nd gen upper.
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Originally Posted by KiPod
1st Gen front uppers will work too. SportDesign GS's use 'em.
I thought the SportDesign was a cosmetic package, why does it use different control arms?
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I guess they made the bushings softer on the 2nd gen GS so soften the ride. For the SportDesign they went back to an arm with stiffer bushings (1st gen arms). The SportDesign has different shocks, springs, arms, steering ECU, etc than the standard GS. I installed the SportDesign steering ECU in my car. It's similar (if not the same) to the old L-Tuned Steering ECU.
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Originally Posted by KiPod
I guess they made the bushings softer on the 2nd gen GS so soften the ride. For the SportDesign they went back to an arm with stiffer bushings (1st gen arms). The SportDesign has different shocks, springs, arms, steering ECU, etc than the standard GS. I installed the SportDesign steering ECU in my car. It's similar (if not the same) to the old L-Tuned Steering ECU.
Ahhhhh I forgot about the suspension. Good info on the control arm. I wonder how much of a difference it makes. Thanks.
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So are the 1gen upper control arms better than the 2gen?
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It depends on what you like. IMO, I would rather have a stiffer arm than a soft arm. If I needed a new upper front arm, I would get a 1st gen/SportDesign arm.
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thanks for the info..
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Hi would like to buy power steering ECU
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Bringing this back from the dead...

Anyone have a part number of the 1st GEN front upper control arm?

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