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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 07:18 PM
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Looks like I have a visitor from Japan!!

I think somehow this bug got in my tailamp before it was installed on the car! I dont think it could have got in thier any other way?!?!



Old Dec 22, 2004 | 07:23 PM
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looks like you are going to have to take your tail lights apart
Old Dec 22, 2004 | 07:23 PM
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Call the Customs Department...
Old Dec 22, 2004 | 07:24 PM
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Yeah, I figured, but Im getting the TYC's asap, so when I take the bug ones out, I blow it out with a compressor, and hopefully that will get rid of my visitor....
Old Dec 22, 2004 | 07:29 PM
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Just be sure to stomp it. Don't want to throw off the balance of the ecosystem. ;) It may have no natural predators here...
Old Dec 22, 2004 | 07:34 PM
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I'd make your dealer take it out. :twisted:
Old Dec 22, 2004 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by TheScionicMan
Just be sure to stomp it. Don't want to throw off the balance of the ecosystem. ;) It may have no natural predators here...
it probably does not...but unless it's a sexual it shouldnt be a problem unless he brought a friend in the other tailight
Old Dec 22, 2004 | 07:58 PM
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if its still alive just use break clean on that little bugger
Old Dec 22, 2004 | 08:24 PM
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HAHAHAHA, that is TOO FUNNY!!!! :-)
Old Dec 22, 2004 | 08:35 PM
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Toyota should charge that guy for gettin a free ride to america and the INS should call that bug's family because he is gonna get sent back! Thats nasty though, finding a bug in your tailights. :D
Old Dec 22, 2004 | 10:00 PM
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Sweet! JDM insects!
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Originally Posted by Joehnn
I'd make your dealer take it out. :twisted:
well beings that the nearest SCION dealership is 100 miles away, And I would have to go over a NASTY mountain pass to get thier ( nasty gravel on the roads= rock chip city!)- Im not headed thier anytime soon!

Has anyone created an "how-to" on removing the tailamps? I know thier is the two bolts, and you remove the harness first- but I learn best form pictures!
Old Dec 22, 2004 | 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by UnFocused
Originally Posted by Joehnn
I'd make your dealer take it out. :twisted:
well beings that the nearest SCION dealership is 100 miles away, And I would have to go over a NASTY mountain pass to get thier ( nasty gravel on the roads= rock chip city!)- Im not headed thier anytime soon!

Has anyone created an "how-to" on removing the tailamps? I know thier is the two bolts, and you remove the harness first- but I learn best form pictures!
lol at the bug..

http://www.dje2.com/gallery/sciontech05
I used this guy's page to help me install my TYC's.. Took me awhile to do it though since the upper bolt is in a very tight/crowded place. Good luck though.
Old Dec 22, 2004 | 11:02 PM
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Wow, that really sucks. I would go back to the dealer and complain, they will probrobly take it out for free.

On the flip side of me, I would leave it in there and brag about it.
Old Dec 22, 2004 | 11:10 PM
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Is the bug still alive?
Old Dec 23, 2004 | 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Stylis
Toyota should charge that guy for gettin a free ride to america and the INS should call that bug's family because he is gonna get sent back! Thats nasty though, finding a bug in your tailights. :D
hahaha yea
Old Dec 23, 2004 | 12:50 AM
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i would frame him for car show purposes.
Old Dec 23, 2004 | 02:25 AM
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does he have a green card?
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Originally Posted by Max2k
Sweet! JDM insects!
put it on ebay!!



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