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guod · 04-10-2012, 03:10 AM

I just know this is going to be one of those "you don't know what THOSE are?" moments,
but... what are the rectangles on the front of the GT86's? Not seen them on FR-S photos.

TIA.

Veloist · 04-10-2012, 03:13 AM

Headlight washers. They're not on the FR-S because it would bring the cost up.

Edit: I think countries in Europe require these on all cars.

Saibot · 04-10-2012, 03:16 AM

WOW those are pretty cool! i didnt even know they existed LOL.

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Nardi330 · 04-10-2012, 03:22 AM

headlight washers are needed on HID in Europe and some Asia countries.

i don't think it's a requirement in US. and since FRS doesn't have HID, it won't have it anyway.

Sasquachulator · 04-10-2012, 03:31 AM

Luxury cars usually have them standard, its 'luxury' feature.
Older Saabs and i think maybe older volves even went so far as to have headlight wipers.

lancie · 04-10-2012, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Veloist

Headlight washers. They're not on the FR-S because it would bring the cost up.

Edit: I think countries in Europe require these on all cars.

it's true

70NYD · 04-10-2012, 05:29 AM

Yep washers. AUSDM needs these for hid as well. But the wipers are for snow

[M] · 04-10-2012, 06:46 AM

Reminds me of this...

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guod · 04-10-2012, 10:22 AM

Thanks guys for the feedback!

Kimsey47 · 04-10-2012, 10:45 AM

I wish they were standard here in the southern US too... The bugs around this area can be horrific sometimes.

BMWDavid · 04-10-2012, 11:47 AM

As others have said they are headlight washers. Required by law in many other countries (not the US) with H.I.D. headlights.

My '06 GTI with H.I.D.'s came with them but VW deleted them as well as other equipment for US cars from '07 and on to cut costs.

They still come on higher priced Euro cars (Porsche, BMW, Audi and MB)

Dadhawk · 04-10-2012, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWDavid

As others have said they are headlight washers. Required by law in many other countries (not the US) with H.I.D. headlights. ...

So why specifically with HIDs?

marinjim · 04-10-2012, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by [M]

Reminds me of this...

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If I can't get the headlight washers can I get these seats?

SoCal_86 · 04-11-2012, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by [M]

Reminds me of this...

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04-10-2012, 03:10 AM	#1
guod Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: Solara SE / V6 5-speed / TRD Location: USA Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What the heck are these? I just know this is going to be one of those "you don't know what THOSE are?" moments, but... what are the rectangles on the front of the GT86's? Not seen them on FR-S photos. TIA.

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[M] Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Toyota Celica GTS Location: N. Cali Posts: 31 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Reminds me of this... [u2b]f_XIkTYU1os[/u2b] __________________ [M - Subaru BRZ]

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BMWDavid Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: '89 911, '06 GTI, '13 BRZ Location: USA Posts: 313 Thanks: 40 Thanked 62 Times in 40 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	As others have said they are headlight washers. Required by law in many other countries (not the US) with H.I.D. headlights. My '06 GTI with H.I.D.'s came with them but VW deleted them as well as other equipment for US cars from '07 and on to cut costs. They still come on higher priced Euro cars (Porsche, BMW, Audi and MB) __________________ 2005 Honda XR650L 1989 Porsche Carrera 3.2 Coupe 2006 VW GTI/DSG 2013 Subaru BRZ WRB Limited 6MT-gone but not forgotten 2014 Nissan Murano SV

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Nardi330 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Drives: 86 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 2,168 Thanks: 287 Thanked 374 Times in 264 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	headlight washers are needed on HID in Europe and some Asia countries. i don't think it's a requirement in US. and since FRS doesn't have HID, it won't have it anyway.

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guod Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: Solara SE / V6 5-speed / TRD Location: USA Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks guys for the feedback!

04-10-2012, 10:45 AM	#10
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