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Old 02-19-2009, 01:54 PM
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Bulging Headlights

i'm noticing a trend now with newer models having bulging headlights. for example: the new accord sedan, G, TSX, etc...not the previous camry that had the bubbly headlights.

is there a purpose to this or is it just for cosmetics.
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It might just be a trend, just like high belt-lines, wrap-around headlights (notice how cars nowadays have headlights that wrap halfway into the front fenders), "euro-style" taillights... man, I hate those, especially on a Japanese car (looking at you, Nissan Altima).
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I hate the bulging headlights and tail lights.
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Maybe for aerodynamics and/or aesthetic.
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It's the headlight obesity epidemic
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Originally Posted by phile
I hate the bulging headlights and tail lights.
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Its considered "stylish" in Japan, especially the taillights. Consequently it's infected the rest of the world
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b/c headlights are one of the most distinguishable parts of a car besides the grille (at least to a non-enthusiast).
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Its considered "stylish" in Japan, especially the taillights. Consequently it's infected the rest of the world
yea the japs are into weird things.
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Bug-Eyed cars are ugly.
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Originally Posted by Audioserf
It might just be a trend, just like high belt-lines, wrap-around headlights (notice how cars nowadays have headlights that wrap halfway into the front fenders), "euro-style" taillights... man, I hate those, especially on a Japanese car (looking at you, Nissan Altima).
didnt these "Euro" style tail lights start on the Lexus IS300 or the Toyota Altezza?
Old 02-20-2009, 03:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Ken1997TL
Its considered "stylish" in Japan, especially the taillights. Consequently it's infected the rest of the world
Time to weigh in:

Yes, it is fashionable. As long as you love and I mean you are a ricer. They are popular on the Toyota Altezza (old IS Lexus), every Honda known to man, sans the Legend (RL), and the Nissan 180SX / Silvia (240SX).

Now, fashion on a Kie car (660 cc or less) doesn't matter. They do weird things here, like air fresheners that look like hemp leaves, replacing the rear windshield wiper with a metal hand (so it waves when turned on), lighting up everything with LED's, etc... I could go on for a long time with the crap they sell here.

Personally, I don't like it. I think it is OK on a select few cars (last generation Soarer comes to mind. The old SC series from Lexus), but looks like on the rest.
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Originally Posted by mrmako

Now, fashion on a Kie car (660 cc or less) doesn't matter. They do weird things here, like air fresheners that look like hemp leaves, replacing the rear windshield wiper with a metal hand (so it waves when turned on), lighting up everything with LED's, etc... I could go on for a long time with the crap they sell here.
dude that sounds awesome
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^exactly what i was thinking
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^exactly what i was thinking
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New Scion (xA or xD, not sure which one) is worse of all.
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Did someone say bulging headlights?



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that looks like a frog's eye
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Scions are the worst, I agree.... some dudes have shift knobs that look like glass dildos
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^ wtf??
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Originally Posted by Audioserf
It might just be a trend, just like high belt-lines, wrap-around headlights (notice how cars nowadays have headlights that wrap halfway into the front fenders), "euro-style" taillights... man, I hate those, especially on a Japanese car (looking at you, Nissan Altima).
high belt lines are here to stay, it's because of side impact safety concerns that they are like that these days.
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