Hi beams will go to spot lights once you remove the waffle - both go straight out in front of you.

Waffle does not affect xenons at all.

Orange side lens is a matter of preference. Personally I thought the headlights looked unfinished or like they were missing something without the lens, so I left mine in. Not to mention I got some of the lens cover sealant on the reflective part behind that lens and there is no way to get it off without messing up the chrome reflective coating.

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2001 X5 3.0i (PP/WP/AP) Traded at 213K miles
RARE White on Black - Why does everyone get Tan??
First E53 with 215s on XOutpost!!