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glorydays 12-23-2011 11:26 AM

im worried about the nasty gap you might get. the brz headlights are shorter than the frs/86. you can see the added seal and extension on the brz front bumper, it wont be there on the frs.

JDLM 12-23-2011 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by xantonin (Post 103020)
I don't understand the love for the BRZ headlights.

Most people say they still love the MK-I concept, which had really pointy headlights.

The FR-S is more pointy, the BRZ has more rounded headlights on the ends, the tips are longer.

Hypocrites I say!!

Size/shape is all an illusion due to shadows and pics ....

I am not a fan of the "led strips" that Toyota is using and has used in the GT86 or in the Lexus vehicles I like the Subaru LED optic fiber myself

SPCorBUST 12-23-2011 12:54 PM

led strips are already going out of style.

brz headlights is the direction the industry is moving - take a look at some of the newer bmw's, they look similar to this. not referring to the current angel eyes, but the laser lights. brz's may not be lasers, but they are still closer to that then paltry led strips.

the only led's are going to be on things like the kia rio and soul and outdated is's amongst other cars that were too late to the party.

JDLM 12-23-2011 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SPCorBUST (Post 103183)
led strips are already going out of style.

brz headlights is the direction the industry is moving - take a look at some of the newer bmw's, they look similar to this. not referring to the current angel eyes, but the laser lights. brz's may not be lasers, but they are still closer to that then paltry led strips.

the only led's are going to be on things like the kia rio and soul and outdated is's amongst other cars that were too late to the party.

The current angel eyes are still led based through an optic channel (the "laser lights" are something in development and on show cars at the moment)

Levi 12-23-2011 02:16 PM

LED bars are outdated? LOL. Tell me what new Audi or Mercedes doesn't have them? it is only the beginning of LED. Wait other 7 years for lasers.

DavidGaddy 12-23-2011 10:25 PM

The Frs front bumper looks better not all black plastic between the headlights but the Brz looks ok just not as good as the scion

slidingRalphy 12-24-2011 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by aphrony (Post 102830)
this is the only thing i remember off the top of my head with the BRZ's headlights on.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...ight=brz+movie

THANKS aphrony i appreciate it:happy0180:, i am def leaning toward brz headlights rather the jdm 86 ones, im getting a frs

Abflug 12-24-2011 06:58 PM

Moto you are a great big + to tis forum IMHO (like others ;) )!

Thank you!

MrVito 12-24-2011 08:52 PM

I'm fairly sure that the halo-ish lights around the BRZ projector housings is EL Wire (electroluminescent wire). It's designed to work best with 12 volt electrical systems, and in my experience gives the same look as what these have.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electroluminescent_wire

JDLM 12-25-2011 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrVito (Post 103751)
I'm fairly sure that the halo-ish lights around the BRZ projector housings is EL Wire (electroluminescent wire). It's designed to work best with 12 volt electrical systems, and in my experience gives the same look as what these have.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electroluminescent_wire

I am going to say no and go w/ optical channel like what BMW uses for angel eyes

70NYD 12-25-2011 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by JDLM (Post 103803)
I am going to say no and go w/ optical channel like what BMW uses for angel eyes

This is right I think, This is much cheaper to mass produce and to service than el wire

JDLM 12-25-2011 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 70NYD (Post 103805)
This is right I think, This is much cheaper to mass produce and to service than el wire

Yeah, and if that is the case it is hopefully a 194 bulb based system (I am trying to get a set of BRZ lights to customize) may settle for GT86 lamps

tranzformer 12-25-2011 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by JDLM (Post 103807)
Yeah, and if that is the case it is hopefully a 194 bulb based system (I am trying to get a set of BRZ lights to customize) may settle for GT86 lamps

What are your plans for the customization? Just to fit on a FRS or something else?

subatoy 12-25-2011 10:05 PM

wait... so are the headlights a direct swap?
can you swap just the headlights or do you
need to swap the bumper too?

I hate the smiley face on the BRZ's bumper but the headlights
are better. I hope I can swap bumper without the need for headlights!


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