Lexus-Style lights - it's our fault and we must hang our heads in shame!

[Guest dangerousandy]

According to Wikipedia, its our fault that thousands of Saxo's, 106's MK4 Escorts etc are adorned with these tacky god-awful lights:

 

Altezza lights

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Aftermarket Altezza lights fitted to a Peugeot 306.Altezza lights (also known as "Euro Taillights" and "Lexus Lights") are vehicle tail lamp clusters consisting of one or more internal lamp units, covered with a clear (or tinted) acrylic cover made popular by Lexus. Some Altezza lights also include LED lighing.

 

Origin

The style was first used on the rear light clusters on the first generation Lexus IS, which was sold in Japan under the brandname Toyota Altezza. This iconic style of lamp units became known in many circles as 'Lexus-style' or 'Altezza-style' tail lights.

 

Prior to the release of the Altezza, the Mark IV Toyota Supra (probably inspired by Ferrari car designs at that time ) used an encased tail lamp assembly which essentially started the trend. The Mark I Altezza gained popularity due to the fact that the inside housing was finished in chrome whereas the Toyota Supra lamps came in a darker gun-metal grey color.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altezza_lights

[Mike]

We are the original chavs

[Guest dangerousandy]

We are the original chavs

 

I'm hanging my head in shame...because I went to Jap-Night last night in 80's style Adidas tracksuit and Adidas puffa coat

[3LL]

because I went to Jap-Night last night in 80's style Adidas tracksuit and Adidas puffa coat

was you wearin three or four stripe addidas? .. its important! lol

[Guest dangerousandy]

was you wearin three or four stripe addidas? .. its important! lol

 

3 stripe...not quite 1980's original...but I have had the puffa coat since 1998

[Jake]

was you wearin three or four stripe addidas? .. its important! lol

Isn't all Adidas stuff 3 stripe? (Unless you're Johan Cruyff in which case it's 2 stripe)

[Carl_S]

Interesting to know. Perhaps though it would make the original japanese(?) desigers to be the true chavs.

 

If it turns out that they are chavs because of it, then I too will glady wear that badge also.

[Holden1989]

I'm hanging my head in shame...because I went to Jap-Night last night in 80's style Adidas tracksuit and Adidas puffa coat

 

nothing unusual there then........