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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 06:15 AM
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What are the chances of non-OEM lights?

I loved the Evo X until I saw the final production version. Small changes such as the change to using the default el-cheapo Lancer lights to save costs ruin the look for me. It makes such a difference in my opinion.

Kits, aero, and mirrors are a given...but what are the chances of somebody releasing non-OEM lights that are a little more unique looking? The current lights made the car look so...pedestrian and budget car feeling.





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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 06:19 AM
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give APC a call, they're what you're looking for...

IMO, if you're on the fence on an evo because of the lights, then you're here for the wrong reason.

buy a civic and have LED Halo flashing wiper headlights!!!!!!!!11
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 06:21 AM
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Originally Posted by jotan82
give APC a call, they're what you're looking for...

IMO, if you're on the fence on an evo because of the lights, then you're here for the wrong reason.

buy a civic and have LED Halo flashing wiper headlights!!!!!!!!11
That's totally the wrong attitude. I hate the "tuner" look, I want something elegant, sleek, unique, and a little more expensive/futuristic looking with better industrial design.

Huge Evo fan, hate the budget car lights. The Evo VII-IX had unique lights from the generic Lancer that were quite nice and sleek despite being normal looking. I really liked them. They they teased us with the unique lights and LED banks in the almost-production Evo X before switching to a single set across the Lancer lineup to save costs.

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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 07:19 AM
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You never know, some of these minor discrepancies may be implemented into the XI, minor model changes (MMC's) usually include updated headlights/taillights, etc. The upcoming Lancer RA was sporting black-housing taillights (supra-esque) when I saw it an auto show.

It would be a very easy way for Mitsu to refresh the look of the car, and you could always purchase the items separately for your X at that time.

Unfortunately anything aftermarket when dealing with headlights/taillights rarely reach OEM-level build quality. I don't think i've ever seen an APC light that wasn't fogged up or ill-fitting in some way shape or form.

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buy a civic and have LED Halo flashing wiper headlights!!!!!!!!11
Uncalled for, we're discussing design details and critiquing variations from prototype to production. Who pissed in your cornflakes this morning?

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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 10:21 AM
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i am not really a fan of this color
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 02:47 PM
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I see it says you are here in Canada. The MR will have the projector lights (as pictured on the last one you posted) You are unable to get a GSR with them like in the US.
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 03:47 AM
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