GP Thunder H8

Eddie135 · 08-17-2011, 06:54 AM

Hi Guys

Any difference between 7500K and 8500K.

Which one will be more matching to the factory HID Xenon bulb?

Thanks.

1speedbike · 08-17-2011, 09:22 AM

I've tried both and honestly they're about the same. The GP thunders, while cheap, won't actually get you a pure white color. That's why so many people pony up the money for LED or HID kits. Simple bulb replacements like the GPs are a step better than the ugly yellow stock angel eyes, but they aren't really "pure white". I'd get the 8500K because it's, in theory, closer to a white color. Though honestly you probably won't be able to tell the difference.

Satalite · 08-17-2011, 10:21 AM

8500 is your best bet for this. While not "pure white" like posted above you still can get a brighter and more "white" color than stock OEM.

If you truly want the pure white, go with HID/LED upgrades.

Eddie135 · 08-17-2011, 05:52 PM

Thanks guys, as long as it matches close to the factory Xenon
HID colour temperature.

I want it to look stock, HID angels comes with ballast, need to drill holes through the housing.

I will get 8500k then.

1-2MANY · 08-17-2011, 07:10 PM

you should check out the LUX led's. won't be dissapointed

RimasRS · 03-06-2012, 02:35 PM

Which GP Thunder is more purple color is it 8500 or 7500 and where is the best place to buy them?
And still even 8500k there is 2 types so which one maybe somebody tried them?

08-17-2011, 06:54 AM	#1
Eddie135 N55 Commando 55 Rep 797 Posts Drives: 135i - DCT - N55 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	GP Thunder H8 - 7500k vs 8500k Hi Guys Any difference between 7500K and 8500K. Which one will be more matching to the factory HID Xenon bulb? Thanks.
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1speedbike Brigadier General 732 Rep 3,274 Posts Drives: 2022 X4 M40i, 2008 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MKE iTrader: (15)	I've tried both and honestly they're about the same. The GP thunders, while cheap, won't actually get you a pure white color. That's why so many people pony up the money for LED or HID kits. Simple bulb replacements like the GPs are a step better than the ugly yellow stock angel eyes, but they aren't really "pure white". I'd get the 8500K because it's, in theory, closer to a white color. Though honestly you probably won't be able to tell the difference. __________________ 2022 X4 M40i - 2008 135i - 2015 F700GS On Order - 2024 i4 M50 Scruffy's gonna die the way he lived... Mmhm.
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Satalite Colonel 166 Rep 2,926 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Georgia iTrader: (9) Garage List 2009 128i [10.00]	8500 is your best bet for this. While not "pure white" like posted above you still can get a brighter and more "white" color than stock OEM. If you truly want the pure white, go with HID/LED upgrades. __________________
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08-17-2011, 05:52 PM	#4
Eddie135 N55 Commando 55 Rep 797 Posts Drives: 135i - DCT - N55 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys, as long as it matches close to the factory Xenon HID colour temperature. I want it to look stock, HID angels comes with ballast, need to drill holes through the housing. I will get 8500k then.
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1-2MANY First Lieutenant 46 Rep 394 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas TX iTrader: (3)	you should check out the LUX led's. won't be dissapointed
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RimasRS Colonel 85 Rep 2,438 Posts Drives: BMW X3 SD Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	Which GP Thunder is more purple color is it 8500 or 7500 and where is the best place to buy them? And still even 8500k there is 2 types so which one maybe somebody tried them? Last edited by RimasRS; 03-06-2012 at 02:45 PM..
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