I've finally changed my headlamp bulbs all to Phillips extreme white xenon effect bulbs, seem pretty good to me up to now.
I also agree that the side lights stand out a mile so I've ordered a set of bulbs from HIDS to see what they are like, still waiting them as they were ordered over Christmas and delivery seems slower. Will let you know what happens after they are fitted. Just received them and fitted them to side lights, little disappointed as they are blue really as opposed to white, a better match than the standard yellow bulbs. Will see if I can get used to them, but just beware if ordering the same ones.