single vs bixenon

[itsmatt33]

I made this thread to dispel any rumors made about the pro's and cons of each of these projectors (I am talking ECODES in specific)

so, besides the fact that:
bixenon ecodes
-clearly have larger projectors
-less pronounced glass mold lines
-side placed city light(stronger high beams?)
-rear mounted ballast
-o ring problem(simple fix)

single ecodes
-have a more condensed light
-more pronounced glass mold lines
-bottom placed city light
-bottom mounted ballast
-better cutoff



what are the other major differences?

[android3000]

Wondering the same thing.. subscribed

[BASARAB]

Ballast is located in different positions. No other differences

[AudiA4Turbo22]

ecode single xenon has a much crisper cut off and the best beam pattern of all the headlights available for our cars.

The bi-xenon is not as crisp, I have the S4 bi-xenons which are fairly similar and they aren't crisp, they look more foggy and smooth not sharp.

[mister_tu]

I saw you bought those ecodes in the classifieds. Deal of the week.

[AudiA4Turbo22]

^^he literally bought them behind my back Tu. I had already made the deal too. Matt is just straight buying up the market.

[itsmatt33]

^^he literally bought them behind my back Tu. I had already made the deal too. Matt is just straight buying up the market.

really kirk...

[AudiA4Turbo22]

really kirk...

Lol Matt, just pulling your leg.

[itsmatt33]

Lol Matt, just pulling your leg.

i figured. hahaha :p

can we get oldguy or diagnosticator im sure those guys have an amazing answer

[Mr.Wrong]

Doesnt the single xenon come with wider lens as well? I'm pretty sure I came across those....

[itsmatt33]

Doesnt the single xenon come with wider lens as well? I'm pretty sure I came across those....

i dont think so. i posted a pic so u can compare the two

[BASARAB]

i figured. hahaha :p

can we get oldguy or diagnosticator im sure those guys have an amazing answer

Amazing answer for what? AudiA4Turbo22 described the light output and u described their physical difference. What else do u expect?

[itsmatt33]

Amazing answer for what? AudiA4Turbo22 described the light output and u described their physical difference. What else do u expect?

theres much more to it then that.

for instance the bean pattern, which is different in the bi xenon as they curve upward to illuminate street signs(or so im told)

[diagnosticator]

i figured. hahaha :p

can we get oldguy or diagnosticator im sure those guys have an amazing answer

The only thing I can add is the Bi Xenons either DOT or E code, are effected by the vertical adjuster shaft seal O ring issue. (That I originally discovered.) That is the cause of the water leak into the housings and the lens condensation that frequently occurs.

[AudiA4Turbo22]

^^I have that problem too.

[mister_tu]

Kirk, you have a lot of problems.

[itsmatt33]

The only thing I can add is the Bi Xenons either DOT or E code, are effected by the vertical adjuster shaft seal O ring issue. (That I originally discovered.) That is the cause of the water leak into the housings and the lens condensation that frequently occurs.

i thought this was a simple fix? swapping a o ring?

[itsmatt33]

okay guys so i think this info thread is pretty much complete i hope it helps in the future

[BerNur]

i have oem bi xenon hids lookin fore ecodes but only come across single xenon will i be dissapointed?

[itsmatt33]

i have oem bi xenon hids lookin fore ecodes but only come across single xenon will i be dissapointed?

not exactly each headlight housing has its pros and cons. the bi xenon have a greater light dissipation but the single xenons have a really condensed light beam.

either way youll be happy.

this thread should give you all the info you need

***forgot to mention im currently running single ecodes and the light output is amazing

[BASARAB]

i have oem bi xenon hids lookin fore ecodes but only come across single xenon will i be dissapointed?

I have not run bi, but single xenon e-codes are fantastic, they give a very wide and sharp light output.

[BerNur]

so single is the way to go im sorry i have no experience with this as my car came with stock bixenon

[Tgr_Clw]

I ran ecode bi-xenons for 3 years. Switched to ecode single-xenons in 2007. To my eyes the single-xenon's low beam is better. Although I do miss the bi-xenon feature... 2-3 times a year.

[Kwarner]

so single is the way to go im sorry i have no experience with this as my car came with stock bixenon

if your avatar is your car then you dont have bixenons

[itsmatt33]

if your avatar is your car then you dont have bixenons

his projectors actually look pretty big bt its hard to tell in the tiny pic

[AudiA4Turbo22]

this thread is so useless SEARCH for crying out loud.

Let this thread die matt. You already got the answers.

[diagnosticator]

i thought this was a simple fix? swapping a o ring?

That is correct. The replacement O ring needs to be a tighter fit on the shaft and the bore for the shaft.

[AvantinUSP]

I ran ecode bi-xenons for 3 years. Switched to ecode single-xenons in 2007. To my eyes the single-xenon's low beam is better. Although I do miss the bi-xenon feature... 2-3 times a year.

Same here. went from OEM single to ecode bixenon then to ecode single. the single by far has the best cutoff. I also saw some yellowish tinting on the edges of the cuttoff when I ran 6k bulbs with the bixenons.

[BerNur]

if your avatar is your car then you dont have bixenons

you think so my paperwork says bixenon.. il take a closer pic tomorrow to post up.

[Kwarner]

i was just lookin at your avatar, judging by your profile picture im wrong.

[Raiketsu]

Kind of a random bit of info, but I have the single xenon Ecodes, and with my 55w 6000K HID kit it lights up every reflective surface. Even beyond the actual light. It's pretty awesome. I can see signs and stuff before the light even hits them.

[Xmenpl]

NA bi-xenon + 55w hid + Clear Lense (ZKW) = money
It has very sharp blue cutoff, i could snap some photos if anyone is interested.

[android3000]

^^Which lenses did you get, and where did you order them? And how was the installation?