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06-12-2010, 06:12 AM | #1 |
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What's up with Japanese cars and headlights?
I've had both Japanese cars and European cars.
One thing I noticed is that Japanese car headlight housing turns all foggy and blurry as the years go by, while my german cars stay clean and clear. You guys ever seen the G35 coupe or the Celica with messed up front light housing? |
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haha yes! i own a 2005 Celica GT-S, i buff out the headlights every now and then. And with in a week or two, it's foggy and blurry again!
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European cars will use a stiff sturdy headlamp lens and will last until its damaged, and the replacement cost for most glass lamps are astronomical compared to other makers.
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The European Supras use glass http://www.suprastore.com/toyglashead9.html
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I believe that most of the cars built today either use glass or reinforced lexan, both of which should not fall victim to element wear easily.
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I wonder how much for the limited '98 black housing headlights cost...
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That would suck if they were priced each. That price is for the pair.
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isnt a easy solution to cover the lenses with clear film (tinting film but clear?)
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Those clear films get foggy quicker than regular headlights.
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