How much was your RS?

[kamold]

Thanks for that information, appreciate it!
Its unfortunate that dual HIDs aren't an option as I think they are a pretty good feature that is available across most upper-specced Euro marques.
Only a minor blemish on an otherwise impressive feature list though.

[Jake02]

The standard projector beams are very, very good - so good I doubt the xenons are worth it to be honest. They look great yep but if you're trying to save a penny then don't worry about them. I'd like to add that Octavia projector beam headlights are better than Golf/A3 halogen lights too.

[kamold]

Ah cool, another useful bit of information. Yeah projectors are definately a better setup than reflectors. Can always upgrade the stock globes to something like Philips Blue Vision Ultra or Xtreme Power to make the most of them.

[dArK5HaD0w]

The standard projector beams are very, very good - so good I doubt the xenons are worth it to be honest. They look great yep but if you're trying to save a penny then don't worry about them.

there's a world of a difference between xenons and standard halogen.
if u hardly drive at night, then u wouldn't know the difference. not worth it.
at night however, the illumination is by far more superior.....hands down. scientifically and looks-wise

and that's not even mentioning dynamic (bending) xenons, or afs xenons, or bi-xenons with afs.......crikey!!!

[Jake02]

at night however, the illumination is by far more superior.....hands down. scientifically and looks-wise

Have you seen the standard Octavia beam at night because I reckon it's pretty bloody good - xenons would have to be the best in the world to improve on them!

[dArK5HaD0w]

Have you seen the standard Octavia beam at night because I reckon it's pretty bloody good - xenons would have to be the best in the world to improve on them!

yup, but now ur talking about the projector beam pattern, and if that's the case yes, the octavia has a very good beam pattern, regardless of the projector housing a halogen or xenon bulb.
wat i'm saying is that there's a world of difference in "illumination" between halogen & xenons globes. not talking about the brightness. not talking about the beam pattern.

the octavia projector beams r well designed, better than a majority of other manufacturers. even the pre-facelift octavias have an awesome (and useful) spread of light.

[ausspace87]

Have you seen the standard Octavia beam at night because I reckon it's pretty bloody good - xenons would have to be the best in the world to improve on them!

My girlfriend's 90TSI Octavia's halogen lights are very good for standard halogens (compared to some other new vehicles out there), but when she gets into my RS with the Xenons even she says "I wish my Skoda had these lights."
You can't really compare the two. Xenons are MUCH brighter & provide a more natural light at night with less eye strain in my opinion - especially in bad weather conditions. Not to mention the auto height adjustment & cornering function, which is a fantastic feature.
Definitely worth the money in my opinion.