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Eau Rouge · 11-15-2012, 07:43 PM

Does anybody else think the headlights and tail lights would look better if they followed the body lines instead of sticking out like they do from the factory?

boredom.is.me · 11-15-2012, 07:55 PM

Tail, yes.
Head, idk.

I liked the tails on the IS350: that slight projection.

Not my photo

Xenocide117 · 11-15-2012, 10:47 PM

I definitely want to see some aftermarket tails that sit flush.

msile · 11-15-2012, 10:56 PM

Nope I like the contours instead of the flat appearance

Rayme · 11-15-2012, 11:08 PM

flatness is so 90's.

whaap · 11-16-2012, 12:18 AM

As far as I'm concerned the whole tail light thing is the worst design flaw of the entire car. the lights look like they belong on a 1/24 plastic model next to the cashier in the car wash. I'm expecting that to be one of the first design changes along with the seat belt attachment to the side of the seat back.

Wes · 11-16-2012, 01:13 AM

If they are more flat, then the body shape would probably have to change a bit. Can't imagine the tail lights just being flat on this car with it looking the same way, but as car as I'm concerned I can't be bothered by it, I think it looks nice the way it is.

Eau Rouge · 11-16-2012, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boredom.is.me

Tail, yes.
Head, idk.

I liked the tails on the IS350: that slight projection.

I think something along these lines would definitely be an improvement. Not flush or flat (and definitely not clear). A more subtle transition instead of the 90 degree edge and flat upper surface so it doesn't look like it interrupts the other lines of the car. Given the abilities in manufacturing plastics, any shape should be possible so I don't see that it would require a change to the body itself.

As far as the seat belt holder goes, I find it superfluous as well but, for me, it won't be there anyway when I swap out to a set of Sparcos.

Chen · 11-16-2012, 02:40 PM

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Xenocide117 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2008 Honda Fit Vivid Blue Pearl Location: Tempe Arizona Posts: 140 Thanks: 12 Thanked 75 Times in 29 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I definitely want to see some aftermarket tails that sit flush. __________________

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msile Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: ISF Location: FL Posts: 295 Thanks: 76 Thanked 234 Times in 97 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Nope I like the contours instead of the flat appearance __________________ 1993 MR2 Turbo - Red 1996 Supra Turbo - White 2011 ISF - Mercury Metallic / Black Suede 2013 Scion FR-S - Firestorm Red 2014 Lexus GS F-Sport - White / 2015 Lexus RCF - Blue (Nov Delivery)

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