[egtlover74]

Have you noticed that for instant high beams, pulling the lever toward you, inner light(non-xenon) flashes. For permant(lever away from you) high beams, it uses xenon lights(outer light). I found it interesting

[Martinmaxx]

That is how every bi-xenon system works. The xenon bulb cannot be ignited for repeated short flashes, therefore, these flashes are performed by the halogen bulb in the inner lamp. For permanent high beam, a little reflector flap moves inside the xenon projector while the lamp is ignited.

[Broken1]

In my South African spec car, when I pull the indicator stalk towards me the halogen light (inner, non-xenon) flashes. When I push it away the outer (xenon) light lifts up AND the inner halogen light comes on...very bright!

[ward]

The xenons are so bright, I'd be interested to see if the halogens could add anything to the high beam party

Xenons are the best for road raging at night!!!

[F32Fleet]

You should also be able to turn on your xenons for 30 sec's once the car is off. Just "flash" your lights using the stalk and they'll light up.

[stressdoc]

So you all are really impressed with the improved visibility with Xenons? That is a big deal for me, I live on a country road and seeing deer etc. is critical. On my old 2002s that I loved to storm around in the woods with I had a stack of driving lights that really sucked current. I never used it as an important factor justifying the 330 over the 325, but if I have to get them as an option (325) that puts the value of the 330 a notch up.

[David328M-Sport]

i have standard halogens. It just has a wider and more uniform pattern compared to my old e46. A little better perhaps.

Fairly ordinary but I had to be mindful of my budget at the time of ordering. I am not at all dissapointed by the way.

I live in a big, well lit city so xennons were not a priority this time. perhaps in my 2012 car (you know, the EXX), there may be even better than xennons as standard even. Here's hoping!!!

[ward]

the Xenons in the country are friggin amazing, they throw a ton more light than any halogen setup I've seen and the high beams make it like daylight again.