Just Purchased a 2008 Red ISF previously owned by Member Lexsane
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I would have to say that I'm one that definitely likes the idea of headers, but hasn't pulled the trigger on them because I don't want the CEL issues. As someone who has always modded his cars and had dealt with the problems that come along with modding, I'm enjoying the fact that I haven't seen a CEL one time on this car, and kind of want to keep it that way.
Headers are definitely the best power mod for this car though.
Headers are definitely the best power mod for this car though.
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I knew the owner. He was a young owner so I think that he might of beat on it several times. We tried to tell him about the intake but I guess he didn't remove it or he didn't have the stock intake to put back on. I also know that the had an accident because the paint on some area of the car was. I think he had custom exhaust and sikky headers when I last saw him at the BBQ. try pming him or check with VtotheJ as he might know more about it.
I personally know Greg, the prev owner of the car. Teo, you're mistaken, I don't think he was in an accident. He did get the front and rear bumpers repainted due to rock chips, as we all get here in the Northeast winters. Car has custom exhaust but NO aftermarket headers.
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Honestly, you can't expect any sports car to not be beat on. It makes no sense when owners of high end cars say "never abused"...who knows if that's really true? When I bought my F, I didn't even question whether it was beat on or not. It's a Lexus, so at the end of the day you know you're getting a reliable car.
I personally know Greg, the prev owner of the car. Teo, you're mistaken, I don't think he was in an accident. He did get the front and rear bumpers repainted due to rock chips, as we all get here in the Northeast winters. Car has custom exhaust but NO aftermarket headers.
I personally know Greg, the prev owner of the car. Teo, you're mistaken, I don't think he was in an accident. He did get the front and rear bumpers repainted due to rock chips, as we all get here in the Northeast winters. Car has custom exhaust but NO aftermarket headers.
oh well to the op I would suggest getting stock air box and intake and exhaust just to start.
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Dam I hope it wasn't in any accidents. It doesn't look like it was repainted to me. If it was the paint work looks excellent. The bumpers are fresh though. I wish he did the hood also it has some rock chips. Did he ever mention having the cell after his exhaust? And do you know where he had it done? Thnx vj for the info on the car. How did he take care of it over all? It drives perfect and feels tight and brandnew to me. I tried messaging him got no response. Of course he opened it up prolly often. I open it up everyday lol. By beating I ment not maintaining it properly. The service records look great on it. Maybe what you saw and thought was a accident. Was the front bumper isn't clipped perfectly on the passenger side. But looking at the service records the passenger head light was replaced for the auto leveling sensor or something. I bet Lexus didn't clip it in properly. Also the auto check and carfax was perfect
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Well it is recommended you do beat on it just not constantly and when the oil level is right... VJ did I ever met Greg at any of the meets. I don't remember him coming out then.
oh well to the op I would suggest getting stock air box and intake and exhaust just to start.
oh well to the op I would suggest getting stock air box and intake and exhaust just to start.
Hmm, I don't think you met Greg. Teo you may be confusing him with this other spoiled kid haha, he also had a red one and had eBay parts on his car.
Dam I hope it wasn't in any accidents. It doesn't look like it was repainted to me. If it was the paint work looks excellent. The bumpers are fresh though. I wish he did the hood also it has some rock chips. Did he ever mention having the cell after his exhaust? And do you know where he had it done? Thnx vj for the info on the car. How did he take care of it over all? It drives perfect and feels tight and brandnew to me. I tried messaging him got no response. Of course he opened it up prolly often. I open it up everyday lol. By beating I ment not maintaining it properly. The service records look great on it. Maybe what you saw and thought was a accident. Was the front bumper isn't clipped perfectly on the passenger side. But looking at the service records the passenger head light was replaced for the auto leveling sensor or something. I bet Lexus didn't clip it in properly. Also the auto check and carfax was perfect
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I really appreciate all the feed back. Makes me feel alot better about the car. I def don't want to go back to stock exhaust. I would have ended up putting a Joe z or a borla on it if it was stock anyway. I like the way the exhaust sounds. I just want to fix the cell cause its annoying having to reset it every 50 miles and I won't pass inspection with it either. Do you think i should just replace the o2 sensors? Maybe they damaged them when they did the custom exhaust. Or maybe the welding wasn't so great and it has a slight leak. I mean I guess I gotta get it checked out. And i should def go back to the stock air box. Do you know the body shop he used? Cauze that paint work is excellent I would def use them in the future. Funny the same head light they changed fogged up after a car wash. It goes away pretty fast though. I can live with it lol
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^^^^Code PO420 is related to the cats. From what I understand you sill have the stock exhaust manifolds, so the primary cats should still be in place, have you checked.? If the answer is Yes - Than it probably means that one of the post-cat sensors in your fabricated exhaust system has failed. These often go bad when the exhaust is replaced, and the sensor reused.
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Whats up Salim! Glad you like the car. It is a beast! My buddy got a GTR and the ISF wasn't cutting it so I had to upgrade to the Viper. I took very good car of the car. I bought the car with the SRT intake already on it. Never had a problem with it for the two years i owned it. The car does not have headers. The car did not have any issues when I traded it in. Sitting all winter and not being driven probably did not make the car happy. PM your number and I can answer any other questions you have and i can give you more info about the car.
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Whats up Salim! Glad you like the car. It is a beast! My buddy got a GTR and the ISF wasn't cutting it so I had to upgrade to the Viper. I took very good car of the car. I bought the car with the SRT intake already on it. Never had a problem with it for the two years i owned it. The car does not have headers. The car did not have any issues when I traded it in. Sitting all winter and not being driven probably did not make the car happy. PM your number and I can answer any other questions you have and i can give you more info about the car.
When I sold my slammed GS350 the second owner contacted me on CL too to ask questions. Made me feel good to know the old girl was out there doing well.
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Nothing much. I pmed you my number. I'm def loving the car. Funny my freind just got a gtr also. He came by to take away my glory lol. How are you liking the Viper? That thing looks sick. I plan on adding ppe headers so maybe I can keep up with his gtr lol. The exhaust sounds awesome . I've been getting nothing but compliments on it. I may have to change to a borla when I add headers if it's ridiculously loud. Right now its perfect for me.
Whats up Salim! Glad you like the car. It is a beast! My buddy got a GTR and the ISF wasn't cutting it so I had to upgrade to the Viper. I took very good car of the car. I bought the car with the SRT intake already on it. Never had a problem with it for the two years i owned it. The car does not have headers. The car did not have any issues when I traded it in. Sitting all winter and not being driven probably did not make the car happy. PM your number and I can answer any other questions you have and i can give you more info about the car.
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