Whose idea was it..

"Logansteno: Bought a VW?" (logansteno) 03/30/2014 at 01:00 • Filed to: None

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..to kill pop-up headlights?

Who cares if they're horribly inefficient and break all the time? They make any car look so much cooler.

Even 90's econo-boxes look cooler.

Big Bubba Ray > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/30/2014 at 01:05

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Communists. It was their idea.

Probably not. I have no idea.

Frosted > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/30/2014 at 01:06

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A bad bad group of people who work for the government....

THANKS OBAMA!

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Big Bubba Ray 03/30/2014 at 01:06

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I blame pedestrian safety regulations

Big Bubba Ray > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/30/2014 at 01:07

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Fucking pedestrians.

NotUnlessRoundIsFunny > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/30/2014 at 01:07

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Let us also not forget:

Such a satisfying "clunk" when the lights popped up. And sort of generally...weird and frog-like.

Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/30/2014 at 01:08

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It was a cold dark night in the European Automotive Regulations office, across the street and across the ocean, car companies and car owners dealt with problems that arose from a part that would be a danger to pedestrians if the motor were to not work. EU regulations for pedestrian collision made it more and more difficult for popup headlights to be a viable choice.

And eventually, the last car with pop up headlights drove through a through a tunnel representing the numerous iconic automobiles with pop ups in history, as it parked on the side of the tunnel, and turned its headlights off for one last time. A soft electric motor sound whirred as the seals made a whoosh sound going into their compartment. The light in the tunnel dims. And the popup light was no more.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Big Bubba Ray 03/30/2014 at 01:09

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Killed the hood ornament, too.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna 03/30/2014 at 01:10

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That was depressing.

Big Bubba Ray > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/30/2014 at 01:10

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I know that feel, bro. I miss seeing Jaaaaags jumping off hoods.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Big Bubba Ray 03/30/2014 at 01:11

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Who needs safety when you're being impaled by a growling cat.

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/30/2014 at 01:11

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Probably that jerk Ralph Nader

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > NotUnlessRoundIsFunny 03/30/2014 at 01:11

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Unf.

Justin Young > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/30/2014 at 01:14

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Blame NHTSA!

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Justin Young 03/30/2014 at 01:18

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Probably true.

Kailand09 > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/30/2014 at 01:20

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aerodynamics. Aerodynamics ruined pop ups.

Also crash testing for pedestrians. Though I do like them.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Kailand09 03/30/2014 at 01:21

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Pedestrians need to learn that the road is for cars and we wouldn't have this problem!

Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna > Kailand09 03/30/2014 at 01:22

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Unlike popups, I find that a pedestrian as part of the front fascia of my car does not make it aesthetically pleasing.

DarrenMR > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/30/2014 at 01:42

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Idiots that walk out into the street without looking first?

Blake Noble > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/30/2014 at 02:21

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What about concealed headlights?

I could see someone taking a stab at bringing those back one day. It'll be as close as we'll get to the rebirth of pop-up headlights.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Blake Noble 03/30/2014 at 02:26

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Aww yes. Concealed lights are pretty great as well.

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/30/2014 at 08:07

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Agreed. I didn't get it before I bought the X1/9.

Now I get it. Popups are brilliant :)

Sn210 > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/30/2014 at 09:12

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Popup all the lights!

fireari > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/30/2014 at 13:11

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actually, no. they don't

Michael H > NotUnlessRoundIsFunny 03/30/2014 at 13:36

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You mean if the lights popped up. It didn't happen very often so it was truly satisfying to hear the clunk and know you'd have a little light for a change.

NotUnlessRoundIsFunny > Michael H 03/30/2014 at 14:07

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Good point. Oddly though, on mine that was one thing that worked reliably. There were plenty of other things breaking on a regular basis.