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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 02:35 PM
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Halos started on BMWs, stock from the factory. I don't like halos on mustangs, but I've seen some with neons that I thought looked ok. Would I have on my own? Probably not. But a black car with dim silver neons done correctly to cast light and not show the bulb looked ok to me.
Oh snap, you're right! I forgot about Beemers... and I should know! I pass them on the track all the time!
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 5.M0NSTER
Oh snap, you're right! I forgot about Beemers... and I should know! I pass them on the track all the time!
Slow down so you can see their halos in your rearview
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by FromZto5
so to summarize this thread... neon lights and dip = bad fad.

Anything else?

....
Yes, being gay is socially acceptable now....
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 03:30 PM
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It's because being gay is supposed to be more socially acceptable now.
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Yes, being gay is socially acceptable now....
You misquoted.
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by cdynaco
You misquoted.
Oopps
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by MyStang2010GB
Slow down so you can see their halos in your rearview
You're right, I should. It's just too dang hard!
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 06:55 PM
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If I put lights on my car or motorcycle, there is but ONE reason it's done:

Visibility. Of ME to the OTHERS.

I mean, I can't see them unless I'm not in the car, so...

Now, what I mean is not to show off "HEY LOOKIT!", although if that's what happened, cool. No, I mean "hey there, I'm **RIGHT HERE** don't hit me."

I have put extra lights pointing forward, extra ones highlighting the sides, and extras that came with my topcase on the motorcycle to ensure that I'm as visible as I can possibly be at night... or even the day, if it helps.

For that reason, I would put halos on my car. Because you DO see them, even in the daytime. Better, even, than the DRLs, I think. As it is, I turn on my regular headlamps just about any time I'm in the car. Just in case.

Now, the undercar lights, that sort of thing? . Whatever floats your boat, not me.
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 07:12 PM
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It's because being gay is supposed to be more socially acceptable now.
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 07:22 PM
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It's because being gay is supposed to be more socially acceptable now.
how funny!!! Not... Grow up.
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 07:23 PM
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Go back even farther....in the 60's we used to do colored running lights tucked into wheel wells and under hoods just to set the car apart from others at shows. I remember seeing hotrods from the 50's with unique decorative lighting also. All about different.....and just like any mod, not for everybody.
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 07:23 PM
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I see this going down hill.
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by killaz05


The neons and other lighting are all for that wow factor when someone sees or steps into your ride.
Anybody who would be "wowed" by a bunch of trick lighting prolly isn't going to be invited to get into my car... but you feel free to do what you gotta do.
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by jsimmons
It's because being gay is supposed to be more socially acceptable now.
Not until Iran takes over the world (in a recent poll 17% of Iranian youth self-identified as gay)

http://www.economist.com/news/middle...d-sex-throwing

And this is the last time I ever want to see the subjects of gay and Mustang conflated again.

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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 10:36 PM
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I think everyone goes through these phases, specially in the teen years... The difference is, some have the money to actually do it, while others don't get the chance until they get enough money and they've already grown out of that phase.

So, sounds like we're all getting old here!

It also depends in what car culture you grow up in, and who your car/motorsports idles are as you grow up.
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 11:00 PM
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i dont care whose car it is or not, if you purposely put the wrong badge on your car you deserve to have both your axle snap and your engine throw a rod
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 12:30 AM
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i dont care whose car it is or not, if you purposely put the wrong badge on your car you deserve to have both your axle snap and your engine throw a rod
...Wut?... lol

Originally Posted by Last1
I think we all just really want to drive a spaceship. Admit it! It's 2014 and we should have these already.
2015. Back to the Future part II says we get flying cars in 2015. Hahaha
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 04:09 AM
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Originally Posted by KushBandit
...Wut?... lol



2015. Back to the Future part II says we get flying cars in 2015. Hahaha
This should be law. If you don't drive a flying, time-traveling Delorean, you should not be glowing.
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 04:13 AM
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I draw the line at my ambient lighting, gauges, and lighted sills. Plus, when I put the top town I get all the light I need.
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by MDkid92
how funny!!! Not... Grow up.

Thank you!


Originally Posted by Mickstang
Anybody who would be "wowed" by a bunch of trick lighting prolly isn't going to be invited to get into my car... but you feel free to do what you gotta do.

I am talking about subtle lights like the ambient lighting that Ford puts in some of their cars. People who normally aren't into cars, aren't aware that they come that way and are usually a little wowed by the lighting. I am not saying go full on fast and furious neon racer but subtle lighting can be classy.
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Supersnake04
I see this going down hill.
What, do they turn them off when they go uphill?

Or when approaching a hill and you are going to go up it, you close your eyes and drive using the Force?

Just curious, thanks!
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