GP thunders

harpoon · 09-01-2008, 03:28 AM

I put my GP thunders in on the weekend. Quite a tricky little job. I have small hands so could have been worse. I really like the whiter light and I think it gives the car a slightly meaner look. I took photos but they really don't show the difference properly.

The first shot is with the left OEM and right GP thunder in semi darkness (in a carpark).
The second shot is the left OEM and right GP thunder in daylight.

The third shot is what the Gp thunder looks like at night. But it is actually whiter than this in real life.

I also got the H3 bulbs to install but can not for the life of me work out how you access the part of the light where they are supposed to go. The manual is a bit confusing. If anyone has any idea please let me know.

BMWDave · 09-01-2008, 04:01 AM

Although, as you say, from the photos, it's hard to tell, I can see the difference between OEM and the GP Thunders. I just ordered the Bimmian H8 bulbs from JleviSW which are supposed to be 4300K to match the stock xenons so I'll post pics up when i receive those. Great mod though, I agree, looks tougher with the white light! :smile:

Timbo · 09-01-2008, 04:20 AM

Hi Harpoon, sorry but are you able to explain what this mod is?

Kris · 09-01-2008, 04:54 AM

I cant see the difference

I quite like the stock corona rings color though..

SimonB · 09-01-2008, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Kris

I cant see the difference

I quite like the stock corona rings color though..

Really? It's like night and day on my screen, so imagine it's even clearer in real life.

I'm considering doing this too, but will wait and see how I go with the stock lights.

Simon...

harpoon · 09-01-2008, 05:33 AM

Timbo I've swapped the bulbs for the corona rings (angel eyes some call them). The brand of the bulb is called Gp thunder and they are a whiter light than the stock bulbs. The colour is almost identical to the headlight where as the stock corona rings are more of a yellowish glow.

It's a pretty cheap mod so I thought I'd do it. I got the bulbs from **********s in the US - you can find them in the commercial section.

Kris yeh the photo really doesn't show it properly but it really is quite a big difference. It is a more defined ring too which I like.

Kris · 09-01-2008, 05:39 AM

harpoon, where in Sydney are you?

harpoon · 09-01-2008, 05:45 AM

Mosman

Kris · 09-01-2008, 06:15 AM

Ill keep my eye open for your car

ozzy · 09-01-2008, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by harpoon

Timbo I've swapped the bulbs for the corona rings (angel eyes some call them). The brand of the bulb is called Gp thunder and they are a whiter light than the stock bulbs. The colour is almost identical to the headlight where as the stock corona rings are more of a yellowish glow.

It's a pretty cheap mod so I thought I'd do it. I got the bulbs from **********s in the US - you can find them in the commercial section.

Kris yeh the photo really doesn't show it properly but it really is quite a big difference. It is a more defined ring too which I like.

Hi

how much did they cost you with freight etc , I notice a co called electronicwoot.com , have a new led globe available for around $30us , anybody tried these?

Timbo · 09-01-2008, 08:40 PM

Thanks Harpoon, I'll have to keep an eye out for you (I'm just down the road from you in Neutral Bay), so I can see the GP Thunders in the flesh... tried it on different monitors and for the life of me can't see the difference in those photos.

harpoon · 09-01-2008, 09:18 PM

Ozzy it was about $50 aud shipped i think.

Timbo if you look here it shows it a bit better.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6142

cozza · 09-01-2008, 09:25 PM

I have a set if anyone wants them...? I prefer the factory bulbs, they stand out more in my opinion. PM me if you're interested.

professor · 09-01-2008, 09:44 PM

i wish i could see the difference. one of the earlier posts by james************ in the commercial section showed them much whiter!

Timbo · 09-01-2008, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by harpoon

Ozzy it was about $50 aud shipped i think.

Timbo if you look here it shows it a bit better.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6142

Gotya! Thanks for that. I at least now understand what the mod is!

Will have to wait until I see it in the flesh to see whether I want to do it.

AussieRacer · 09-02-2008, 06:15 AM

I ordered a set from eBay for about AUD35 shipped. Now I just need a car to put them in....

imported_Dodgy · 09-03-2008, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by cozza

I have a set if anyone wants them...? I prefer the factory bulbs, they stand out more in my opinion. PM me if you're interested.

They're not mine you're trying to offload are they :wink:

I will get around to picking them up at some stage.

E92-Lighting · 09-03-2008, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ozzy

Hi

how much did they cost you with freight etc , I notice a co called electronicwoot.com , have a new led globe available for around $30us , anybody tried these?

actually new e82/e87 angel eye solution is available, this just a regular h8 bulb, these are LED's so they are much brighter, also last a lot longer as well.

installation is the same as an h8 bulb, the only difference is an extra added inverter

E92-Lighting · 09-03-2008, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ozzy

Hi

how much did they cost you with freight etc , I notice a co called electronicwoot.com , have a new led globe available for around $30us , anybody tried these?

:w00t:

09-01-2008, 03:28 AM	#1
harpoon Lieutenant 13 Rep 440 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Syd iTrader: (1)	GP thunders I put my GP thunders in on the weekend. Quite a tricky little job. I have small hands so could have been worse. I really like the whiter light and I think it gives the car a slightly meaner look. I took photos but they really don't show the difference properly. The first shot is with the left OEM and right GP thunder in semi darkness (in a carpark). The second shot is the left OEM and right GP thunder in daylight. The third shot is what the Gp thunder looks like at night. But it is actually whiter than this in real life. I also got the H3 bulbs to install but can not for the life of me work out how you access the part of the light where they are supposed to go. The manual is a bit confusing. If anyone has any idea please let me know. Attached Images __________________ E92 M3
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09-01-2008, 04:01 AM	#2
BMWDave Totally Add1cted 17 Rep 503 Posts Drives: X1 Xdrive23d Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Australia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW X1 23d [7.66]	Although, as you say, from the photos, it's hard to tell, I can see the difference between OEM and the GP Thunders. I just ordered the Bimmian H8 bulbs from JleviSW which are supposed to be 4300K to match the stock xenons so I'll post pics up when i receive those. Great mod though, I agree, looks tougher with the white light! :smile: __________________ Proud new owner of a X1 23d in Jet Black
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09-01-2008, 04:20 AM	#3
Timbo First Lieutenant 4 Rep 302 Posts Drives: BMW 135 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Hi Harpoon, sorry but are you able to explain what this mod is?
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09-01-2008, 04:54 AM	#4
Kris Colonel 123 Rep 2,295 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USOFA iTrader: (0)	I cant see the difference I quite like the stock corona rings color though..
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09-01-2008, 05:33 AM	#6
harpoon Lieutenant 13 Rep 440 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Syd iTrader: (1)	Timbo I've swapped the bulbs for the corona rings (angel eyes some call them). The brand of the bulb is called Gp thunder and they are a whiter light than the stock bulbs. The colour is almost identical to the headlight where as the stock corona rings are more of a yellowish glow. It's a pretty cheap mod so I thought I'd do it. I got the bulbs from **********s in the US - you can find them in the commercial section. Kris yeh the photo really doesn't show it properly but it really is quite a big difference. It is a more defined ring too which I like. __________________ E92 M3
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09-01-2008, 05:39 AM	#7
Kris Colonel 123 Rep 2,295 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USOFA iTrader: (0)	harpoon, where in Sydney are you?
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09-01-2008, 05:45 AM	#8
harpoon Lieutenant 13 Rep 440 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Syd iTrader: (1)	Mosman __________________ E92 M3
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09-01-2008, 06:15 AM	#9
Kris Colonel 123 Rep 2,295 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USOFA iTrader: (0)	Ill keep my eye open for your car
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09-01-2008, 08:40 PM	#11
Timbo First Lieutenant 4 Rep 302 Posts Drives: BMW 135 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Thanks Harpoon, I'll have to keep an eye out for you (I'm just down the road from you in Neutral Bay), so I can see the GP Thunders in the flesh... tried it on different monitors and for the life of me can't see the difference in those photos.
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09-01-2008, 09:18 PM	#12
harpoon Lieutenant 13 Rep 440 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Syd iTrader: (1)	Ozzy it was about $50 aud shipped i think. Timbo if you look here it shows it a bit better. http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6142 __________________ E92 M3
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09-01-2008, 09:25 PM	#13
cozza ///Mthusiast 138 Rep 1,751 Posts Drives: M135i (March delivery) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	I have a set if anyone wants them...? I prefer the factory bulbs, they stand out more in my opinion. PM me if you're interested. __________________ ///M135i: AUTO \| ALPINE WHITE \| CORAL RED LEATHER \| HEATED SEATS \| SUNROOF \| NAV \| DAB TUNER \| HARMAN KARDON \| PERFORMANCE BITS 'N' PIECES
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09-01-2008, 09:44 PM	#14
professor Major 46 Rep 1,473 Posts Drives: Z4 M40i Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	i wish i could see the difference. one of the earlier posts by james************ in the commercial section showed them much whiter!
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09-02-2008, 06:15 AM	#16
AussieRacer Major 24 Rep 1,058 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Aust iTrader: (0)	I ordered a set from eBay for about AUD35 shipped. Now I just need a car to put them in.... __________________ Current: 135i Auto, Le Mans Blue - w/ Bridgestone RE-11 rears, GP Thunder 7500k angels, & "golf tee" mod plus a few M3 suspension bits and pieces...
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