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.

 

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).

 

I hate the bulging headlights and tail lights.

 

Maybe for aerodynamics and/or aesthetic.

 

It's the headlight obesity epidemic

 

 

Its considered "stylish" in Japan, especially the taillights. Consequently it's infected the rest of the world

 

b/c headlights are one of the most distinguishable parts of a car besides the grille (at least to a non-enthusiast).

 

yea the japs are into weird things.

 

Bug-Eyed cars are ugly.

 

didnt these "Euro" style tail lights start on the Lexus IS300 or the Toyota Altezza?

 

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.

 

 

dude that sounds awesome

 

^exactly what i was thinking

 

Group buy!

 

New Scion (xA or xD, not sure which one) is worse of all.

 

Did someone say bulging headlights?

 

that looks like a frog's eye

 

Scions are the worst, I agree.... some dudes have shift knobs that look like glass dildos

 

^ wtf??

 

high belt lines are here to stay, it's because of side impact safety concerns that they are like that these days.