[VRSCA]

In the thread discussing the Japanese options for the MO it looked as if the foglights had halos (angel eyes ala BMW). I really like the look on the BMWs and I'm thinking about as a spring project, but i'm not sure how it would look on a MO. I don't want a fast and furious car.

Here's what i'm talking about:

http://aboutaccords.netfirms.com/tech/diyae.htm



What do you think?

 

[Halo]

It would look exactly like what it was: a car modified to be something it is not. The lights will serve no function, so...

Akin to most wannabe mods (putting an M3 decal on a base 3 series, STi wing on a WRX, fake front mount IC on a NA car or angel eyes on anything other than a BMW), the people who know where these items belong know you're fronting, the rest won't even notice.

 

[noshoe]

I disagree with lumping 'badge swapping' and mimicing styling together. Should no other car have a navigation system because they weren't the first?

Different looking headlights are not the same as putting 'Type R' on everything.

 

[Halo]

Navigation systems actually serve a function, as do real front-mounts, park bench spoilers are debatable I guess. The angel eyes that BMW introduced were a styling cue to set them apart from other luxury brands (yeah, sure the marketing hype might come up with some pseudo functionality for anything I suppose).

 

[GripperDon]

IMHO "Styling" is just as important a "Function" and anything else. That's a big reason as to selecting the MO in the first place. A lot of vehicles serve the function of moving you from place to place. Remember "It's your money and your perceptions that are number one. The angel eyes blue LED can be on all the time and serve the function of providing added protection associated with increased visibility. Take the input, and remember the value of advice it's that but not a directive!

 

[zebelkhan]

I think this looks great. I will consider doing it as soon as I find the time.

 

[hfelknor]

I think you should be able to do whatever you want to.
Of course, I don't care for the Rice look, but so what?
It's your car.

I keep driving and posting even though people here have told me I bought the cheap looking interior in my Murano.

Just let your conscience (and your wallet!) be your guide!

Post PIX once you have done it.

Homer

 

[GripperDon]

By the way what is the "Rice" look I read about? I guess I am out of it. (so what else is new?)

 

[NVMYGT]

Three things:
1. I remember someone from the thread stating that these lights on the foglights were in fact led lights mounted in the bumper near the upper part of the light.

B. I think they look pretty sweet. If someone wants to pull up next to me and make fun of me for anything on my car....then go ahead. I spent all this money on my car because I liked the looks and styling of it. If I choose to paint the calipers/ debadge it/ tint the windows/change the HID lights/add an xbox then I should be able to. I bought the right to do so.

With that said. Style should be considered whenever you are modding a car, and I prefer something that looks very sleek and minimalistic. Angel Eyes fit that criterial :29:

3. Homer...you crack me up. I, a member of the dark side, happen to like the look of your latte interior. You've already left us once, but you can't stay away. This place is a great collaboration of knowledge and kinship. Plus you add that special something something too.:2:

 

[NVMYGT]

By the way what is the "Rice" look I read about? I guess I am out of it. (so what else is new?)

here ya go..

 

[EasternPA]

here ya go..

(wipes tears from eyes from laughing) Ahhhh, the classics.

 

[GripperDon]

WOW ! Now I know.

 

[hfelknor]

Here is the site dedicated to the Rice boy and his wheels.

http://www.riceboypage.com/

I'll see if I can include one of the pix to kinda give you an idea of what is memorialized there.

As you can see, certainly one of the attributes of rice is usually "TOO Much!"


Homer

 

[MOpar]

Clean, functional, and subtle is always nice

 

[GripperDon]

Can you imagine accidentally having you "Brights" on and heading toward this guy? He would fuse your corneas.

 

[Eric L.]

Neat idea about the angeleyes, however I think they look esp good on a BMW because of the rectangular styling of the headlight cluster, a boring form broken by two circular light clusters. The Murano's wedge shaped headlight assembly doesn't lend itself to be "flattered" as much by a round angeleye setup.

As for styling, to each their own. As long as ur not rolling on 22" chromes with stock brakes and suspension, then I will call it styling.

 

[Halo]

Always my favorite.