Altezza lights appreciation/props post!
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Altezza lights appreciation/props post!
I just wanted to start a post how the Altezza lights forever changed cars rear ends. From cars to SUVs to the aftermarket, this is one of the most imitated designs ever.
My favorite Altezza saying "Buy the whole car, not just the lights"!
My favorite Altezza saying "Buy the whole car, not just the lights"!
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It was truely a great design and idea when it came out on the is. Only a few other companies have successfully made some form of altezas stock that looked good, ie: nissan altima, rx-8, maybe a few others. But mostly it became a all too common mod on everything. Personally i like the cabon fiber altezas or anything with black in the backround instead of chrome, Those can be tasteful on the right application. It certainly has been a very popular imitation. Its nice to know that toyota designed the idea before anyone else.
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everyone talks about lexus's not having their own style or lack of or whatever, but how many times have they been copied? off the top of my head, altezzas of course, rx300, tilt wheel, i think split headlights (not too sure though). most may disagree, but sometimes imo civics can pull off the altezza look, i would say the generation before the present one.
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Yes, Toyota/Lexus gets knocked for no style but clearly, this is one time they started a trend. Even the Ford Lightning had them stock at one time! And even if some rear tails do not have a total Altezza look, some have added the trim to the lights. Like the new ES 330, the 5th generation MAxima had an Altezza surround, the Acura MDX and Chevy Equinox have an Altezza design now.
I don't think its a bad look. It has been abused by some of the aftermarket industry as Altezzas give people a sportier look or feel and looking at cars that have them, they either are sporty or marketing tries to fool you that they are.
Yeah to Altezzas!!
I don't think its a bad look. It has been abused by some of the aftermarket industry as Altezzas give people a sportier look or feel and looking at cars that have them, they either are sporty or marketing tries to fool you that they are.
Yeah to Altezzas!!
yeah i think it's pretty amazing how toyota/lexus actually drives the industry. they got the gs with quad taillights, and you get cars to follow. the get the headlight styles, other brands follow. the first to integrate turn signals to headlights, other follows. and they got the altezza lights on the altezza, which is probably the biggest hit on the industry as a whole on cosmetic if you ask me.
but to be frank, it's a great influence, but probably not one that i am going to miss. i probably don't even want to see it happening in the beginning. the lights itself look cool on the altezza/is300, that's the car, cool. but now it's completely associated with complete rice, silly drivers who are trying to squeeze as many circles at the back of their taillights to make their car altezza king, this is just sad....
i hate it when people say "oh you got the is300? the one with the altezza headlights in the back right?" wtf? my car is the real altezza you punk.... but in terms of quotes, i love the one sick quoted most too, "get the damn car now, not the lights!"
but to be frank, it's a great influence, but probably not one that i am going to miss. i probably don't even want to see it happening in the beginning. the lights itself look cool on the altezza/is300, that's the car, cool. but now it's completely associated with complete rice, silly drivers who are trying to squeeze as many circles at the back of their taillights to make their car altezza king, this is just sad....
i hate it when people say "oh you got the is300? the one with the altezza headlights in the back right?" wtf? my car is the real altezza you punk.... but in terms of quotes, i love the one sick quoted most too, "get the damn car now, not the lights!"
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Originally Posted by talgrl626
trying to squeeze as many circles at the back of their taillights
ROFL; such a lively depiction!
ROFL; such a lively depiction!
one time i see an accord with the whole rear section of the taillight (the previous gen coupe where it's all across) all altezza, must be like 20 circles at least
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