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LEDs in the Head lights?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Baalphire, Jan 20, 2007.

  1. Baalphire

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    So last night i was walking up to my car from the grocery store and i notice on the headlights what looks to be a row of LEDs separating the Main headlights from the turn signals i turned the lights on and went to go look but they didnts turn on, i turned on my brights the same thing!
    So anyone know what thse are for?
     
    #1 Baalphire, Jan 20, 2007
  2. KTPhil

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    They are for... looks. They are not LEDs, but are just dimples in the plastic.
     
    #2 KTPhil, Jan 20, 2007
  3. TonyPSchaefer

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    Yeah, it's pretty odd actually. That was one of the changes Toyota made for the 2006 Model Year. The '04 and '05 Prii don't have that row of dimples. Of all the things to change, that's a silly detail to add, IMHO.
     
    #3 TonyPSchaefer, Jan 20, 2007
  4. Tideland Prius

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    Would've been nice if those were the parking lights hehe.
     
    #4 Tideland Prius, Jan 20, 2007
  5. darelldd

    darelldd Prius is our Gas Guzzler

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TonyPSchaefer @ Jan 20 2007, 03:46 PM) [snapback]378395[/snapback]</div>
    You're just jealous. I think my dimples add to the sophistication of the vehicle. Also increases the gas mileage by about 11.4%

    Those Toyota engineers think of EVERYTHING!
     
    #5 darelldd, Jan 20, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(darelldd @ Jan 20 2007, 07:26 PM) [snapback]378441[/snapback]</div>
    Darell, I bet that if the Prius were dimpled like a golf ball, that would greatly reduce drag and improve mileage. Why don't you give it a go and let me know how it works out. I can lend you a hammer. :D
     
    #6 TonyPSchaefer, Jan 20, 2007
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    Darell and I briefly discussed the idea of adding LEDs in the dimples. Must've been six months ago...

    There wouldn't be much light output, and routing wires in there would be tough.
     
    #7 auricchio, Jan 20, 2007
  8. darelldd

    darelldd Prius is our Gas Guzzler

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TonyPSchaefer @ Jan 20 2007, 06:05 PM) [snapback]378453[/snapback]</div>
    They actually did that to the Sparrows, ya know (three-wheel EV). The front fenders looked like they were attcked by golf balls.

    I've got a hammer. I think I just need a better target.
     
    #8 darelldd, Jan 20, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(darelldd @ Jan 20 2007, 07:41 PM) [snapback]378498[/snapback]</div>
    According to Homer, they're speed holes!
     
    #9 Tideland Prius, Jan 20, 2007
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