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Old 10-05-2008, 04:49 AM
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Default What's the best looking aftermarket headlight

I've been away from the board for too long to know which is the best looking and reliable headlight. I've broke one of my headlight. Someone please recommend the best looking headlight on the market now. Thank you.
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https://www.scionlife.com/parts/?sub=27

Click "website", on the far right, to see the product for yourself... :D
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The Sonars are the better looking, better quality ones that are readily available.
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the word "best".. especially when used in conjunction with the word "looking"... is a term that is pretty much opinion based and very dependent on the each individual.

what's "best looking" for one person can be the complete and opposite side of the spectrum compared to another person.

i will though have to mention that there does seem to be a general consensus of people back then asking alot about one set in particular..

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=95975
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=207359

problem? finding them.. and being able to afford them.
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Originally Posted by SquallLHeart
what's "best looking" for one person can be the complete and opposite side of the spectrum compared to another person.
Amen brother...
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Thanks for the replies. The Sonars are indeed good looking and affordable. The JDM one is looking real good but too expensive.
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lol i was going to jokativly say "Mine!" but then i am reminded it would be considered OEM if it were a nissan
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Here's a few pics of different head lights
I've had a few different sets on my box over the years. so this might help you decide which ones you like best.


sonars


Projector HID lights you can get off ebay.


bB head lights



ichikoh style head lights

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Ive had the Sonars and the ichikoh. The Sonars, I think, look better but the Ichikoh's were brighter
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IMO the bB headlights look the best
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Originally Posted by SquallLHeart
the word "best".. especially when used in conjunction with the word "looking"... is a term that is pretty much opinion based and very dependent on the each individual.

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Well said
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bb headlights ftw!!
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Originally Posted by aalbertson3
IMO the bB headlights look the best
x2!
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I caved and bought a set of Sonars. I'm sick of the H4 HID glare. Not sure what bulb type is in the JDM heads, but H4s have some of the worst glare I've seen.
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the bB headlights use H4 bulbs too.
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Have you noticed less glare with them?
I'd imagine the bB ones would be even worse for oncoming drivers since the beam pattern is RHD. They do look nice though.
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