To xenon or not to xenon
03-29-2006, 10:02 PM
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My Ride: E61 - 525Da with sports pack & some more stuff (color = carbon black with kastanjebraun leather)
Hey guys,
just ordered a 525 last week.
I'm however still doubting on the xenon lights ?
Is this really better on
- looks
- visibility
?
Advantages/disadvantages ?
Bi-Xenon (is this something special or do we mean just xenon lights with this ?)
Suggestions are welcome
just ordered a 525 last week.
I'm however still doubting on the xenon lights ?
Is this really better on
- looks
- visibility
?
Advantages/disadvantages ?
Bi-Xenon (is this something special or do we mean just xenon lights with this ?)
Suggestions are welcome
03-29-2006, 10:04 PM
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My Ride: F11 535i M-Sport,, Silver, Black Leather, LED Adaptive headlights
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Xenon, Better looks by miles, better visability, if you do any reasonable amount of night driving they are worth it.
Bi-xenon is what BMW provide, it just means the xenon is both high and dipped beam capable.
Bi-xenon is what BMW provide, it just means the xenon is both high and dipped beam capable.
03-29-2006, 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by xtype' post='262330' date='Mar 30 2006, 07:02 AM
Hey guys,
just ordered a 525 last week.
I'm however still doubting on the xenon lights ?
Is this really better on
- looks
- visibility
?
Advantages/disadvantages ?
Bi-Xenon (is this something special or do we mean just xenon lights with this ?)
Suggestions are welcome
just ordered a 525 last week.
I'm however still doubting on the xenon lights ?
Is this really better on
- looks
- visibility
?
Advantages/disadvantages ?
Bi-Xenon (is this something special or do we mean just xenon lights with this ?)
Suggestions are welcome
Full beam is superb!
03-30-2006, 12:00 AM
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My Ride: Ordered: 530i - Silver Grey, Black Leather, Anthercite Headlining, HUD, Type 116 Wheels, Sat Nav, Bi-Xenons, Auto dimming/folding mirrors, delivery 1st March 06!
Current: E39 525i - Black, Black Leather, Xenons, Through Load, Anthercite Headlining.
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Xenons is a must. Adaptive headlights also very good.
03-30-2006, 12:31 AM
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My Ride: 2006 535d MSport ; Retired at 110,000 miles
October 2010: 2010 535d MSport; Space Grey/Black Dakota, Adaptive Xenons, High Beam assistant, Prof. Nav, Voice Control,SAT, Adaptive Drive, Powered boot, Comfort Access, Climate Comfort W/Screen, Surround View, Side/Rear Sunblinds, Comfort Seats, HUD, Active Cruise, TV, Prof Loudspeaker, Night Vision, Lane Change warning, 4-Zone A/C, split rear seats, Speed Limit Display
There's no doubt, Xenons give better vision, less tiring on the eyes...definitely an option to have
03-30-2006, 01:06 AM
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If you drive a lot in the night, rain, snow i will advice you to get the xenon.
I don't have xenon but usually drive during the day 95% of the times but for a couple of times in the night with rain i wish i had them...
I don't have xenon but usually drive during the day 95% of the times but for a couple of times in the night with rain i wish i had them...
03-30-2006, 01:49 AM
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Screw the looks, xenons are just better light to drive with. When going out at night I always take my car over my wife's non-xenon car just for visibility and safety. Makes it easier to see the drunk driving SC idiots better.
Her next car will also have xenons for the same reason.
Her next car will also have xenons for the same reason.
03-30-2006, 01:52 AM
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My Ride: 2005 525i : Alpine White, Steptronic, Black Interior with Amethyst Leather & Popular Grain Brown, 17" 122-Style Rims, Adaptive Bi-Xenon Headlights, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Advanced A/C, Sports Steering Wheel, Electrically Adjustable Steering Column, Extended Lighting Package, PDC, Sliding Armrest, Bus Navi, Hi-Fi Sound System (MP3 DVDs), CD Changer, Rear Sunshades..
MODS:M-tech front bumper, Painted Grill, Installed Aux-In, Garage Door Opener (Overhead Compartement), ///M Steering wheel, Wood hand brake trim, Wood gear-shift lever. 35% Tint all around..
Got, ACS Roof Spoiler, but not installed..
just like colejl said...with xenons driving at nights becomes more fun than driving at day....and the car becomes much better looking with them..