Initial Bi-Xenon impressions
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I got them installed this past week - here's what they look like on the car:
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/97873/pict0003.4.jpg">
They look completely different than stock Xenon headlights, and they appear more modern to my eye
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/97873/pict0004.2.jpg">
I tried to capture the lighting differences, but these pics are kind of lame; sitting in my driveway and pointing at my garage. I compared stock '03 S8 lights w/ Bi-Xenons and also against a stock '02 911 C4. Let's start w/ stock on low beam:
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/97873/pict0004.3.jpg">
Here is stock w/ high beam:
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/97873/pict0005.1.jpg">
Now to the Bi-Xenon's w/ low beam (not a big difference):
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/97873/pict0009.jpg">
And the Bi-Xenon's w/ high beam (big difference I think):
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/97873/pict0010.1.jpg">
And finally, the Porsche w/ low beams:
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/97873/pict0014.jpg">
The Porsche w/ high beams (I think better than stock, but not nearly as good as Bi-Xenons)
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/97873/pict0015.jpg">
I'll try to get better nite pics one of these days, but I'm really pleased so far. I put the StonGard protective covers on yesterday, so I'm ready for the assault on winter driving.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/97873/pict0003.4.jpg">
They look completely different than stock Xenon headlights, and they appear more modern to my eye
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/97873/pict0004.2.jpg">
I tried to capture the lighting differences, but these pics are kind of lame; sitting in my driveway and pointing at my garage. I compared stock '03 S8 lights w/ Bi-Xenons and also against a stock '02 911 C4. Let's start w/ stock on low beam:
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/97873/pict0004.3.jpg">
Here is stock w/ high beam:
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/97873/pict0005.1.jpg">
Now to the Bi-Xenon's w/ low beam (not a big difference):
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/97873/pict0009.jpg">
And the Bi-Xenon's w/ high beam (big difference I think):
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/97873/pict0010.1.jpg">
And finally, the Porsche w/ low beams:
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/97873/pict0014.jpg">
The Porsche w/ high beams (I think better than stock, but not nearly as good as Bi-Xenons)
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/97873/pict0015.jpg">
I'll try to get better nite pics one of these days, but I'm really pleased so far. I put the StonGard protective covers on yesterday, so I'm ready for the assault on winter driving.
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Sorry about that, guys!
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/97873/pict0002.4.jpg">
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<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/97873/pict0002.4.jpg">
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I have never been able to conclude that the bi-xenons I put on my A8 perform better. When ever I get another A8 (I'm a dealer who buys and sells Audis)I always take advantage of the opportunity to compare. So, if its that hard to decide I guess the difference is small.
I still consider the money very well spent because the bi-xenons update the look of the D2 enormously! How many other forum readers made the upgrade?
I still consider the money very well spent because the bi-xenons update the look of the D2 enormously! How many other forum readers made the upgrade?
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Most striking thing for me is the beam pattern. Much nicer cutoff than the stockers. Good score there. And for the wifey?
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