guys--

all HID lights flicker when you turn them on. Even the X5 OEM; but since they are pointed down and then raise with the autolevel function, you don't notice it.. its caused by the electrical charge and heat warming up the filament to full brightness.

hell, if it doesn't flicker, something is wrong.

The hids on my motorcycle flicker when I turn her on and the bulbs are cold, or i flash my high beam. i love it. it gets people's attention...