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03-20-13, 01:11 AM

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Turns out I got a check engine light. Didnt think much of it. Took it to my mechanic and had him clear the code (knock sensor). Started the car to leave, and the code came back. So had my mechanic check it out, and he saw my wire exposed and mouse poop next to it. Turns out a mouse decided to chew on my knock sensor wires while my car was at DTM for 2 weeks. GREAT!

Hopefully it isnt too expensive to fix since its just the wires and not the actual sensor.. Or atleast I think so, havent took it all apart to find out yet. Gonna take it back to my mechanic tomorrow and see what the damage is...

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03-20-13, 06:18 PM

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Finally got the car back! Had the mouth of the bumper painted gloss black, shaved trunk emblems, fiberglass repaired the front and rear bumper and resprayed the hood.

Also replaced the chrome molding on the bumpers. Need to buy more so I can replace the ones on my window visors.

Vincent your car looks sick man. Have you installed the throttle controller? If you have how's the response? Sorry to hear about the mouse thing. Hopefully it didn't cause too much damage. Oh by the way there is a chance the deal might go down Saturday morning instead of Monday. I'll let you know and thanks again for the help.

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03-20-13, 08:10 PM

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Got it at pepboys. Cowles part # S37750

I called lexus and they wanted $100 per bumper.. I got 1 roll for $15 and did both the front + rear with leftover material

Thanks man! I really appreciate it. I didn't want to speend $100 for just one piece of trim.

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03-20-13, 09:23 PM

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Thanks man! I really appreciate it. I didn't want to speend $100 for just one piece of trim.

You might want to double check though. Coz on my k-break bumper the chrome trim width is 1/2". Not sure if its the same for the OEM bumper. Just watching out for you before you make the purchase haha

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03-21-13, 01:39 PM

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You might want to double check though. Coz on my k-break bumper the chrome trim width is 1/2". Not sure if its the same for the OEM bumper. Just watching out for you before you make the purchase haha

I better check for sure when I get home. I already picked it up, but I haven't opened the packaging yet. Hopefully it is the same.

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03-21-13, 02:08 PM

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The car is gorgeous man! It's one of the best LS's I've ever seen. The Flint Mica is so nice. Good luck on the CEL repair.

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03-21-13, 07:16 PM

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03-21-13, 10:51 PM

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Hahah tight! So much easier with air ��

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03-23-13, 09:13 PM

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My friend came by today and helped me repair the knock sensor wiring. Luckily hes a tech at a lexus dealership.

Intake manifold off

Chewed up wires and vacuum hoses

Check out the home the mouse built in my engine. I dont know how this even happened but thank god I got it fixed before it caused any real damage

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03-23-13, 11:55 PM

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damn thats insane haha, mices are no joke!

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03-24-13, 01:01 PM

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Glad you got it fixed!

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03-24-13, 09:46 PM

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I lag these days but Welcome back to the LS fam Vincent!

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03-25-13, 12:50 AM

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I lag these days but Welcome back to the LS fam Vincent!

Thanks Annant! Its good to be back!

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04-09-13, 11:55 PM

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Had a BBQ at my friend's shop on saturday. Found 2 pics floating around online and decided to share it here.
BTW, anyone know how to remove the amber portion in the headlights? Does it just come off or do I have to replace it with another clear lexan/plastic piece?