"IanZ - limited-slip indifferential" (ianz-limited)
10/18/2016 at 00:12 • Filed to: Rant, whining, Who even cares how is this a real problem?
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"IanZ - limited-slip indifferential" (ianz-limited)
10/18/2016 at 00:12 • Filed to: Rant, whining, Who even cares how is this a real problem? | 2
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These are the headlights on the 2016 Volvo XC90. As you may have noticed, they are elegant, clean, and restrained. And in one fell swoop, that h*ckin’ orange reflector ruins everything. Not only is it an obnoxious orange, it completely ruins the shape defined by the “Thor’s hammer” LEDs.
European regulations don’t require reflectors, so the colors are less jarring, but the natural shape of the light is still ruined.
Interestingly, the S90 incorporates them much better.
The only other cars I’ve noticed with this problem are Jaguar. The j-shaped LED strip looks like it should define the shape of the headlight, but those d*ng reflectors jump right in to ruin everyone’s day.
Svart Smart, traded in his Smart
> IanZ - limited-slip indifferential
10/18/2016 at 00:37 |
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I... don’t mind them.
CompactLuxuryFan
> IanZ - limited-slip indifferential
10/18/2016 at 00:41 |
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They still look a million times better than non-integrated ones.
The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
> IanZ - limited-slip indifferential
10/18/2016 at 01:23 |
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They want orange reflectors up front, but are fine with red turn signals. Thats good logic.
CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist)
> IanZ - limited-slip indifferential
10/18/2016 at 01:31 |
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I’ve seen Pagani Huayras in person. I can vouch that these reflectors are cringey in reality just like how it’s cringey on the internet.
This Volvo ain’t nuthin.
DipodomysDeserti
> IanZ - limited-slip indifferential
10/18/2016 at 01:34 |
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There are cleaner ways to do this. Volvo chose the uglier way.
Svend
> IanZ - limited-slip indifferential
10/18/2016 at 03:33 |
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I think the issue with Jaguar and Volvo headlights are inversely affected by the U.S. regulations, not in that they are required to have amber reflectors but that to have one headlight and front bumper assembly for North America and another for the rest of the world would be too costly so have one single design and simply omit the amber reflector.
It’s either that or have the non integrated ones half arsed attached to the front bumper corner.
Cé hé sin
> IanZ - limited-slip indifferential
10/18/2016 at 04:45 |
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Aren’t those lights rather than reflectors though?
duurtlang
> The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
10/18/2016 at 05:37 |
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Not even dedicated red turn signals. They can be integrated in the normal brake lights!
Vicente Esteve
> IanZ - limited-slip indifferential
10/18/2016 at 07:14 |
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I am amazed at how much worse a car can look thanks to those hideous bits of orange sticking out.
And where orange SHOULD be (Rear turn signals), there is nothing. I have no clue why most American market cars have turn signals with brake lights, seems ridiculous.
Rico
> IanZ - limited-slip indifferential
10/18/2016 at 10:06 |
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In the case of the Jag the DRL is supposed to follow the body line across the top of the fender.
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IanZ - limited-slip indifferential
> CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist)
10/18/2016 at 12:12 |
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Those reflectors are the most tragic thing.
JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
> The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
10/18/2016 at 13:22 |
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Dont get me started on that!
It is one of the ugliest,dumbest design details EVER
Nauraushaun
> IanZ - limited-slip indifferential
10/19/2016 at 06:28 |
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Bah, this sort of stuff ruins all sorts of good looking cars. The Citroens and Lamborghinis sent to your fair country are easily the ugliest ever built, thanks to your regulations. I see the indicator thing a lot on Oppo, it’s very upsetting.