Upgrade Halogen Headlights

tgxmike · 08-06-2010, 09:28 PM

My driving lights stopped working recently so I decided to purchase all new lights for the car to give it a distinctive.

I'm all about reasonably priced modding, so I figured I try the GP Thunder 8500K.

I have a base model 128i which does NOT have angel eyes. So this was all about color.

I picked up 2 pairs of H7 GP Thunders 8500K and a pair of LED parking lights

The replacement is straight forward if you have changed bulbs before. Hardest part was getting the plug off the bulb. I had to the the bulb out and pry the plug off with a screw driver

I really like the look of the car.

Although I think these do not provide good driving light color. I went for a drive starting a dusk, and I could not even tell the headlights were on, even though I could clearly see every other cars headlight reflection off the ground.

As it began to get darker, I could start see the headlights better. During full darkness through the woods the headlights were sufficient, but still lacking compared to OEM. One thing I did notice is as I passed opposing traffic (most with the highbeams still on...), the oncoming headlight did not conceal my headlights as much. Basically it was easier to see the lines while meeting oncoming traffic. I think this is a huge benefit.

I'll probably go with something else next time around... maybe in the 6K range.

Turn signals are next, they need to go.

On to the pictures (I was washing the car in the first pics)

titleistforged · 10-13-2010, 01:35 PM

i'm loving it! your car looks great

Greenkirby21 · 10-14-2010, 10:11 PM

have u tried the H7SU SilverStar Ultra?

Yvette · 10-14-2010, 10:32 PM

color is nice.. but its really not helping at night time..

derekL · 10-21-2010, 06:32 PM

then what does help night?

bballgms · 10-22-2010, 01:09 AM

im thinking bout gettin the ddm tuning 6k kid kit.

Murdered_One · 10-22-2010, 04:05 PM

ddm tuning kit is nice.. I love mine.. feel free to ask me any questions about installing.

08-06-2010, 09:28 PM	#1
tgxmike Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 293 Posts Drives: '21 M2C 6MT, '21 Charger Scat Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Boise, ID iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 BMW M2 [0.00]	Upgrade Halogen Headlights My driving lights stopped working recently so I decided to purchase all new lights for the car to give it a distinctive. I'm all about reasonably priced modding, so I figured I try the GP Thunder 8500K. I have a base model 128i which does NOT have angel eyes. So this was all about color. I picked up 2 pairs of H7 GP Thunders 8500K and a pair of LED parking lights The replacement is straight forward if you have changed bulbs before. Hardest part was getting the plug off the bulb. I had to the the bulb out and pry the plug off with a screw driver I really like the look of the car. Although I think these do not provide good driving light color. I went for a drive starting a dusk, and I could not even tell the headlights were on, even though I could clearly see every other cars headlight reflection off the ground. As it began to get darker, I could start see the headlights better. During full darkness through the woods the headlights were sufficient, but still lacking compared to OEM. One thing I did notice is as I passed opposing traffic (most with the highbeams still on...), the oncoming headlight did not conceal my headlights as much. Basically it was easier to see the lines while meeting oncoming traffic. I think this is a huge benefit. I'll probably go with something else next time around... maybe in the 6K range. Turn signals are next, they need to go. On to the pictures (I was washing the car in the first pics) Attached Images
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10-13-2010, 01:35 PM	#2
titleistforged car/golf/gaming addict 7 Rep 92 Posts Drives: 2013 135is Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (1)	i'm loving it! your car looks great __________________ 2013 BMW 135is 6MT #509/586 Dinan Stage 2 2015 Mini Cooper 6AT Stock af Previous, with many regrets and bad decisions 16 WRX, 14 BRZ, 12 Corolla, 04 R6, 14 CLA, 13 EvoX, 08 128i, 08 Civic SI, 06 Civic EX, 97 Civic DX
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10-14-2010, 10:11 PM	#3
Greenkirby21 Vrooom :) 314 Rep 2,602 Posts Drives: C7 Stringray Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dream Land iTrader: (1)	have u tried the H7SU SilverStar Ultra? __________________ 2014 C7 Corvette Stringray - Laguna Blue - NPP Exhaust - Competition Seats
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10-14-2010, 10:32 PM	#4
Yvette Major General 761 Rep 7,408 Posts Drives: M Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (19)	color is nice.. but its really not helping at night time..
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10-21-2010, 06:32 PM	#5
derekL Captain 58 Rep 694 Posts Drives: BMDUBS Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2019 BMW X3 [0.00] 2009 128i [6.96]	then what does help night? __________________ \|Shadowline Grills\|Hotchkis Front Sway Bar\|DIY CF Black Fabric Trim\|Carbon Fiber Trunk Spoiler\|Black O.Z Ultraleggeras\|BMW Performance Exhaust\|M-Sport Bumpers w/ Fogs\|Shadowline Diffuser\|CSR Eyelids\|BMW Performance Shifter/Boot and Handbrake\|AFE stage 2 intake\|Koni FSD + Eibach Pro-kit\|///M mirrors\|Blackline LCI\|
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10-22-2010, 01:09 AM	#6
bballgms Private 5 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: la iTrader: (1)	im thinking bout gettin the ddm tuning 6k kid kit.
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10-22-2010, 04:05 PM	#7
Murdered_One Lieutenant 39 Rep 413 Posts Drives: Alpine White 135i N55 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Papillion, NE iTrader: (4)	ddm tuning kit is nice.. I love mine.. feel free to ask me any questions about installing.
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