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

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Old 12-30-2007, 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.
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I totally prefer these headlights over the current bulbous ones now =)
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Dang, those do look sick.
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we should petition to get these made =D
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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.
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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
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Old 12-30-2007, 04:09 PM
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Toyota can do LED headlights because they did it in the Lexus LS600h.


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Those are sweet, man they should have put those in the 08' models.
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Old 12-30-2007, 04:13 PM
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Ballin'
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Old 12-30-2007, 04:49 PM
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here's hope for mid cycle revisions
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ha ha thanks for the comment jimmbomb
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sure do give it a better look
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Very nice!
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Infiniti too.



And Cadillac. But these headlights = fail.

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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.
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yeah those would be sick!
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Originally Posted by kabura
we should petition to get these made =D

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They should make new headlights with the LED's!!!
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