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Wouldn't it be sick if the new xB had these lights?

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Old Dec 30, 2007 | 07:57 AM
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Default Wouldn't it be sick if the new xB had these lights?

I really like the recessed headlights of the t2b concept and since the new xB is based off this concept (it takes a ton of styling cues from it actually) i was disappointed that the recessed headlights did not make it into the production design.

However, it is entirely possible that an aftermarket manufacturer (or Toyota themselves) can fashion some recessed style headlights for the new xB. This is what I thought it would look like:





Sorry, for the bad photoshop, i whipped it up in like 10 mins.
Old Dec 30, 2007 | 07:59 AM
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I totally prefer these headlights over the current bulbous ones now =)
Old Dec 30, 2007 | 08:11 AM
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Dang, those do look sick.
Old Dec 30, 2007 | 08:40 AM
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we should petition to get these made =D
Old Dec 30, 2007 | 08:48 AM
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Yes, the t2B LED headlights were sick. The whole t2B was sick.

The good news is that LED headlights are finally showing up on production cars. Just Audi so far though...


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German design is usually on the forefront of trend making. Let's hope that other car makers follow suit soon.
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even if LED lights are a no-go for the xB, I would still like an aftermarket manufacturer to mold some recessed style lights for the xB. IMO, the recessed look gives the xB more character.
Old Dec 30, 2007 | 03:20 PM
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Default Re: Wouldn't it be sick if the new xB had these lights?

Originally Posted by kabura
I really like the recessed headlights of the t2b concept and since the new xB is based off this concept (it takes a ton of styling cues from it actually) i was disappointed that the recessed headlights did not make it into the production design.

However, it is entirely possible that an aftermarket manufacturer (or Toyota themselves) can fashion some recessed style headlights for the new xB. This is what I thought it would look like:





Sorry, for the bad photoshop, i whipped it up in like 10 mins.
Your photo shop skills are great!!! you did a hella job doing that! I'm gonna shoot you a PM.. thanks.. looking good... jh
Old Dec 30, 2007 | 04:09 PM
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Toyota can do LED headlights because they did it in the Lexus LS600h.


Old Dec 30, 2007 | 04:11 PM
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Those are sweet, man they should have put those in the 08' models.
Old Dec 30, 2007 | 04:13 PM
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Ballin'
Old Dec 30, 2007 | 04:49 PM
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here's hope for mid cycle revisions
Old Dec 30, 2007 | 04:51 PM
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ha ha thanks for the comment jimmbomb
Old Dec 30, 2007 | 05:03 PM
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sure do give it a better look
Old Dec 30, 2007 | 09:53 PM
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Very nice!
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Infiniti too.



And Cadillac. But these headlights = fail.

Old Jan 16, 2008 | 12:31 AM
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i believe i saw a Scion xA owner here that fitted his headlights with the Infiniti ones. They looked really good too.
Old Jan 16, 2008 | 12:33 AM
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yeah those would be sick!
Old Jan 16, 2008 | 12:40 AM
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Originally Posted by kabura
we should petition to get these made =D

x2
Old Jan 16, 2008 | 01:04 AM
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They should make new headlights with the LED's!!!



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