Why are Xenons so expensive.

radarguy · 11-06-2011, 08:48 AM

Other than the cost of extra goodies such as the washers and mechanism to move the headlights, xenon lights require a high voltage power supply and ballast which probably costs more than the bulbs.

MMVI · 11-07-2011, 02:32 PM

Have you got them.. Do they work. I have seen them on offer at halfords and will fit straight away if you think they are worth it

MMVI · 11-07-2011, 02:33 PM

Sorry missed quote from Rochdale pioneers re xtreme bulbs

mspeasl · 11-07-2011, 03:38 PM

I believe that they are now standard on the new 2012s

Rochdale Pioneers · 11-07-2011, 03:53 PM

The light off the Philips Xtreme Power is significantly brighter than the OEMs with a much better spread. It's like having fogs on as well as really good dips.

AC_S5 · 11-07-2011, 09:12 PM

I have them standard and I rarely turn them on as I live in urban area and streets are so well lit, plus the light from the xenon is too bright for the on coming traffic. If I can go cheap, I would ditch it. I just drive around with angel eyes and fog lamps.

MMVI · 11-07-2011, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Rochdale Pioneers

The light off the Philips Xtreme Power is significantly brighter than the OEMs with a much better spread. It's like having fogs on as well as really good dips.

Are they whiter too?

techno · 11-08-2011, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rochdale Pioneers

The light off the Philips Xtreme Power is significantly brighter than the OEMs with a much better spread. It's like having fogs on as well as really good dips.

I'm going to go for these, were they easy enough to fit?

Thanks

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radarguy Second Lieutenant 92 Rep 203 Posts Drives: 2024 M440ix, 2023 X3 M40ix Join Date: May 2010 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Other than the cost of extra goodies such as the washers and mechanism to move the headlights, xenon lights require a high voltage power supply and ballast which probably costs more than the bulbs.
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MMVI Lieutenant 79 Rep 449 Posts Drives: 4 something Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Have you got them.. Do they work. I have seen them on offer at halfords and will fit straight away if you think they are worth it
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MMVI Lieutenant 79 Rep 449 Posts Drives: 4 something Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Sorry missed quote from Rochdale pioneers re xtreme bulbs
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mspeasl Sixties Drag Racer 37 Rep 409 Posts Drives: 2011 Cashmere Silver 528i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Decatur, IL - USA iTrader: (0)	Standard on 12's I believe that they are now standard on the new 2012s __________________ Mspeasl - Central Illinois - USA : *My Garage:* 2011 - Cashmere Silver Metallic BMW, 528i (Delivered 17 January 2011) 2008 - Radiant Red Toyota, M6 'X-Runner' (Delivered 15 November 2007) 1957 - Chevrolet Bel Air 2dr Coupe' Drag Car (2nd Owner since 1964) 1947 - Chevrolet Sport Master Coupe' Street Rod (2nd Owner since 1974)
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Rochdale Pioneers First Lieutenant 23 Rep 371 Posts Drives: F10 520d SE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Stockton on Tees UK iTrader: (0)	The light off the Philips Xtreme Power is significantly brighter than the OEMs with a much better spread. It's like having fogs on as well as really good dips. __________________ Had: E91 320d ES Titanium Silver Now: F10 520d SE Alpine White, Cinnamon Brown leather, Business speakers
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AC_S5 First Lieutenant 9 Rep 343 Posts Drives: 2011 F10 523i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	I have them standard and I rarely turn them on as I live in urban area and streets are so well lit, plus the light from the xenon is too bright for the on coming traffic. If I can go cheap, I would ditch it. I just drive around with angel eyes and fog lamps. __________________ 2011 F10 - Sophisto Grey / Cinnamon Brown You can find me in E60.net too! Gone (but not forgotten) 2005 E60 523i, 1999 E39 523i, 1998 E46 323i
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