Puddle Lights

[Deke]

So I'm brand new to this apparent trend. I was just wondering what the general population of IA thinks about them. And if you do like them, please explain what makes them any different than the concept of neon lights.

Seriously, this is just curiousity on my part. I'm keeping an open mind, and I'm not looking for an argument.


(thanks for the pic EJ25RUN :))
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q53/lexusondubs/2256788171_d735113a6f_b.jpg

[87 Turbo II]

No, and you know why lol.

[KidSaru]

But Japanese do it so it MUST be cool...

My vote is no.

[OneSlow5pt0]

looks better than regular neons........i dont think its ugly,but i wouldnt do it

[81911SC]

I don't.

[integraguy06]

i think it looks good man.. i like em

[cooleyfresh]

the puddle lights look pretty good on luxary cars like a benz, lexus. bmw, etc... but other than that dont get them they look prety ghay.....

[USMC_is300]

i actually dont like the look but i do like the fact that someone decided to do something diffrent

[Deke]

the puddle lights look pretty good on luxary cars like a benz, lexus. bmw, etc... but other than that dont get them they look prety ghay.....

Are the lights on the door handles of BMWs considered puddle light? I mean, those are somewhat functional (if it's dark you can see the handles), but on the ground? Do any of the luxury cars come like that?

[koukis14]

Are the lights on the door handles of BMWs considered puddle light? I mean, those are somewhat functional (if it's dark you can see the handles), but on the ground? Do any of the luxury cars come like that?


Pretty much, most have them under the side view mirrors. But they do serve the same "purpose". Puddle lights are called that so when you get in and out of your car in the dark you don't step in a puddle. If you have them wired to come on when you open the doors or unlock the car with the remote they are cool. If you drive down the road with them on your are a big fat RICER......and a retard. No mater if its a $5,000 car or a $500,000 car.

[DrAE86Toreno]

deke is right high end european cars have puddle lights and suv's too...they have them on the side view mirrors and also door handles..some benzez have em under the body like the picture shown above...and just like the name thats wat its for so you can see puddles and ****..japanese automakers never really adapted to em. but since vip styling is all about taking certain aspects of luxury...some put those lights on their cars. its not necessary for vip/vip style but some want it...so its more personal pref. i like em. thats my take on it. LOL i already know what 87 turbo II thinks and i know he loves em :D

[Thighs]

i think it looks like he strategically duct-taped his neons under his car.

[ahmonrah]

mated with that that car, they actually look good, and apparently serve a function, like most have stated, versus flying down the highway, with them on. they go well with the lines of the car.

[.93lude]

i think they look classier than ultratyte techni-color neons, and they actually have a purpose too

[EJ25RUN]

Puddle lights are not really a trend. They have been put on cars in Europe and Japan for years.....as a factory option. Granted the ones on that Lexus are a bit more on the show side.

I used to work at Subaru... Puddle lights are standard on the Limited Pack. For the Subaru Tribeca.

http://www.drive.subaru.com/Sum05/QuickStops/Puddle-Lights.jpg

Now for the rest of you... lets use a little common sense.....
I understand most of you on here are all about function. ~ I.e. big wing is ok on a car cause corner time is cut.

Now sorry guys, Puddle Lights don't cut seconds of your lap.....but

Why are they called puddle lights?
Why would they be equipped as a factory option on luxury cars?

Im sorry something that keeps you from getting your shoes and pants wet is not gonna cut corner time, but lets no forget........Function....It has it.

P.s. read post #42 in the thread i started on this.

[AnthonyF]

i dont like that look. But i miss my 7 color LED's. I love neons and have 2 cathodes in my trunk and 2 under my dash. As long as they are hidden, im fine with 'em.

[tron]

i like them.....but only on some cars

[4doortypels]

no

[87 Turbo II]

Well then why are they on in pictures with the doors closed? I'd see their purpose if they illuminated when the doors open.

[Jaimecbr900]

It's an acquired taste. I don't have the taste for them myself, but I guess in SOME cars it looks different. I voted no for myself since I wouldn't put them on my car. :goodjob:

[nreggie454]

I can see the function in them, but I don't see how having them on or the fact that you have them makes your car any cleaner or better looking. It helps you not step in a puddle. That's it.

Going with that opinion, I think it is dumb and ricey to take a picture with the puddle lights on.

[DieselNuts]

looks better than regular neons........i dont think its ugly,but i wouldnt do it
ditto

[EJ25RUN]

if i'm honest..... i wouldn't

but that was the case until i saw this

This is why..... they work for me *shrugg* (http://youtube.com/watch?v=2VD-e2jySiQ)

Yes i don't like the interior but the rest of the car is incredible!

[Zeeb]

maybe on a luxery car when u open the doors they fade on and when u close them they fade off. but not while ur driving...

[JuStCrUzIn]

i like em...but they gotta b on the right car, def not for a civic.

[81911SC]

maybe on a luxery car when u open the doors they fade on and when u close them they fade off. but not while ur driving...
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[Deke]

i like em...but they gotta b on the right car, def not for a civic.

Super truth.

[Elbow]

I dont like them, looks tacky

[EJ25RUN]

wow, i forgot bout this.

[NAIZBST]

I like them but only when the door opens and closes

[Zeeb]

I like them but only when the door opens and closes

http://www.s2katlanta.com/forum/images/smilies/welcome.gif

[WHT_EP3]

they're really hot on LUXERY cars only

[Ronsam2006]

They look great on the VIP style cars, but the light itself shouldnt be really bright and spot on, it should be really mellow and give a faded look. It just gives it that extra touch.

[toxxxic]

only on those lexus' ....