Can't Decide (Blacking out headlights)

[Leo14]

Trying to get a few mods done before WF (minor things) and the one that has been on the top of my list is blacking out the inside of my headlights. I don't want to hear "don't do it, get your flame suit on, etc. Asking for opinions (negative ones too) on what route I should go.. I know there are plenty of threads, with plenty of different ways but I'm just stumped right now and wanted to hear what you guys have to say :D
This style -
Or this style -
Pic of my car for reference



I'm open to any other suggestions!

[yungcotter]

The first one. It leaves some definition

[SEXICÄN]

The first one. It leaves some definition

agreed

[greensto]

x3

[cadilak78]

I like the 1st one also. They both look good, but the 2nd option reminds me of the Mazda 3 style projector lights.

Nice car btw!

[freaksavior]

I also agree the first looks the best.

[crazytex21]

i think the second one would look pretty killer from some angles, but the first would look good from all angles.

[OtisA4]

I like the second one. First one looks like a blodge of silver in your headlights. Second makes the projector and reflectors stand out.

[dropshadow]

I like the 1st one also. They both look good, but the 2nd option reminds me of the Mazda 3 style projector lights.

Exactly what I was thinking.

[Mc Suly]

First all day!

Yo that looks good man.
I wanted to do that also.

[mr_esmit]

I was torn as you are now.. Went with the first option and have had no regrets.

[Leo14]

I was torn as you are now.. Went with the first option and have had no regrets.

^ Good to hear!

Thanks guys! I was leaning more towards the 1st one but just wasn't sure, now I am.

I like the 1st one also. They both look good, but the 2nd option reminds me of the Mazda 3 style projector lights.

Nice car btw!

Thanks for the kind words :)

[mbhockey13]

I just happened to see a few cars at lunch and on the web that have the same effect straight from the factory!

Just announced Chevy Sonic:



Dodge Avenger:



Kia Sorrento:



I personally am glad my xenon's look like an Audi, but not everyone has the same tastes...

[wildcat333]

^ amazing.

but if you had to do the mod, I like #2 better.

[evanferl]

Just because a Kia or Hyundai has blacked out headlights doesn't mean they stop "being cool". It's your car, do what you want.

[dropshadow]

The Kia Sportage even has headlight LEDs now.



Just sayin'.

[Leo14]

^ WTF KIA's have LED's now? Thats hilarious

[Inked]

^some kias actually look nice now...

OP, blackout for sure, option 1.

[Leo14]

Definitely going with option 1, #2 is just too much.

Quick paint question ( I know I know, its been covered blah blah blah).. Anyways, I know high temp is what should be used, but do you guys have any recommendations on what kind? Flat black, gloss black, etc? I had different kinds written down somewhere but lost the paper lol. IIRC flat black is the usual choice??

[DRAKLORE]

I know you've already made up your mind lol I've had both option 1 on the car but decided on my dark car option two would fit it better :-) I think on your quartz b7 option one will be a better balance

[4RingRook]

First one.... and lower it.

[Coderedpl]

Do the first.
Second one does look decent too though.

[adub]

#2 only if you really want to commit to the aggressive black out theme. I loved it on mine.

[DRAKLORE]

#2 only if you really want to commit to the aggressive black out theme. I loved it on mine.

Damn adub looks good, what is that dtm bumper and where'd you get it?

[crazytex21]

^that's an rs4 bumper

[TMurt]

Go with number 1, had mine painted like that when flys were installed and I love it. IMO the all black (second one) can look strange from certain angles. Good luck

^^^and just about everyone is on the LED DRL train
-Mercedes
-porsche
-lexus
-Kia
-Ferrari
-lamborghini (Audi)
-Aston Martin

you get the idea

[crazytex21]

^^^and just about everyone is on the LED DRL train
-Mercedes
-porsche
-lexus
-Kia
-Ferrari
-lamborghini (Audi)
-Aston Martin
-CHRYSLER!! haha!

you get the idea

you forgot one

[kristokes]

It looks like he's going with option #1. He dropped off his car at my place on Sunday since he'll be on vacation for 2 weeks. I'll start on his car this weekend.

[ma bell]

The Kia Sportage even has headlight LEDs now.



Just sayin'.

I think that the guy that designed the original TT designed this sportage- at least I read that in some car mag somewhere...

[Quattro]

It looks like he's going with option #1. He dropped off his car at my place on Sunday since he'll be on vacation for 2 weeks. I'll start on his car this weekend.

let's strip his car!

[dropshadow]

I think that the guy that designed the original TT designed this sportage- at least I read that in some car mag somewhere...

That's news to me but you're right: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Schreyer

[DirtyDuB7]

i personally would leave it as is, not a huge fan of the black inside, its a classy car and doing the inside black is taking away from it but to each his own and i wish you luck on it.

[mbhockey13]

i personally would leave it as is, not a huge fan of the black inside, its a classy car and doing the inside black is taking away from it but to each his own and i wish you luck on it.

+1

[boilerdam]

I know I'm a n00b at all this but I don't even see a huuuge difference between the 2 options!! So is it just that the back wall of the housing, itty-bitty parts that you see between the projectors, is black? Coz all the other surfaces inside are black anyway.

Also, I'm about to get a set of Fly's Leds...I'm faced with the same question now, blacked out or not?

EDIT: My car's a brilliant black B7 non-sline stock look...

[gismv1]

i think the second one would look pretty killer from some angles, but the first would look good from all angles.

Agreed. I say the first.