GP Thunders 8500K? Pics & Plug

Vacek · 06-06-2008, 12:57 PM

All,

I just changed all my lights (4) to GP Thunders .. WOW .. so glad I did this. They look fantastic.

I made these images up myself a few moments ago, but a shameless plug for "ElectronicWoot.com" and the great service provided to get me 2 sets of GP Thunders landed in Canada, painlessly ...

I took a bunch of before and after pics so you could see both the Angel Eyes converted, as well as the Fogs converted.

All 4 lights took a total of 20 minutes, while being VERY careful. Piece of cake. (4 8mm bolts on each side, no jacking up, no lying on my back .. very simple)

" Angel Eyes "

" Fog Lights "

Let me know if you have any questions at all.

Cheers!

matt_435xi · 06-06-2008, 01:00 PM

too bad they are invisible when you go outside during the day.

Vacek · 06-06-2008, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by matt_335Ci

too bad they are invisible when you go outside during the day.

agree, although I'm going to bed now, so I can drive around all night tonight.

TiAg335i · 06-06-2008, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by matt_335Ci

too bad they are invisible when you go outside during the day.

Nah...my GP 7.5K angels are highly visible during the day. They could be better, but they are good enough.

E92-Lighting · 06-06-2008, 01:31 PM

NICE PICS!

Vacek · 06-06-2008, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by electronicwoot.com

NICE PICS!

They are all your fault !

ihyln · 06-06-2008, 01:40 PM

OEM looks better during the day and at night. It provides a nice contrast to the xenons. I don't know why people do this mod to be honest.

Vacek · 06-06-2008, 01:43 PM

Personal preference I guess.

I think the OEM's look cheap and Yellow .... They remind me of a 1970's Datsun. I also feel they should match the Xenon's.

I think whiter, brighter = classier

But to each his/her own.

ihyln · 06-06-2008, 01:44 PM

Not to mention they look completely washed out during the day. The only fix would be a pair of PIAA LEDs and I can't justify $300 for that.

Vacek · 06-06-2008, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ihyln

The only fix would be a pair of PIAA LEDs and I can't justify $300 for that.

I thought about the PIAA's for about 2 seconds ... I'll take my $30 look over them anyday ..

chrisE92 · 06-06-2008, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ihyln

Not to mention they look completely washed out during the day. The only fix would be a pair of PIAA LEDs and I can't justify $300 for that.

I don't know if you've seen the thread on a member's PIAA's, but theyre just as invisible during the day

ihyln · 06-06-2008, 03:10 PM

I just saw the LUX 4 and 5.0s.. all I can say is WOW. Wonder if they will fit in an E90 M3.

vtec96 · 06-06-2008, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TiAg335i

Nah...my GP 7.5K angels are highly visible during the day. They could be better, but they are good enough.

+1

ericsmc83 · 06-06-2008, 03:28 PM

+2

I just put on some 7500's and they're very apparent during the day.

Either way you go, they look awesome. One of those mandatory mods IMO!

E92-Lighting · 06-06-2008, 04:31 PM

agree with you buddy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kosaic

Personal preference I guess.

I think the OEM's look cheap and Yellow .... They remind me of a 1970's Datsun. I also feel they should match the Xenon's.

I think whiter, brighter = classier

But to each his/her own.

Blistex · 06-06-2008, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ihyln

I just saw the LUX 4 and 5.0s.. all I can say is WOW. Wonder if they will fit in an E90 M3.

E90 M3 angel eyes have the same setup as the E92.

E92-Lighting · 06-07-2008, 03:26 PM

+999

akack79 · 06-07-2008, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ericsmc83

+2

I just put on some 7500's and they're very apparent during the day.

Either way you go, they look awesome. One of those mandatory mods IMO!

+3 a little more apparant than the 8500 K during the day, plus can't beat the price.

luckystrike · 06-08-2008, 02:49 AM

if i would buy this gp thunder will my halos will be white or do i still need to buy lux or jlevis umitza ?

E92-Lighting · 06-08-2008, 03:55 AM

gp thunder 7500k = hyper white

gp thunder 8500k = hyper white + blue tint

Malek@MRF · 06-08-2008, 02:06 PM

i think the 7500's in the Angels and Fogs are better than the 8500's. 8500's are far too blue in real life.

Alpine335TT · 06-08-2008, 06:45 PM

my 8500s are highly visible during the day.. as are/were spools!

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Vacek Captain 54 Rep 801 Posts Drives: 09 X3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Somewhere iTrader: (8)	GP Thunders 8500K? Pics & Plug All, I just changed all my lights (4) to GP Thunders .. WOW .. so glad I did this. They look fantastic. I made these images up myself a few moments ago, but a shameless plug for "ElectronicWoot.com" and the great service provided to get me 2 sets of GP Thunders landed in Canada, painlessly ... I took a bunch of before and after pics so you could see both the Angel Eyes converted, as well as the Fogs converted. All 4 lights took a total of 20 minutes, while being VERY careful. Piece of cake. (4 8mm bolts on each side, no jacking up, no lying on my back .. very simple) " Angel Eyes " " Fog Lights " Let me know if you have any questions at all. Cheers! Last edited by Vacek; 06-06-2008 at 01:22 PM..
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Vacek Captain 54 Rep 801 Posts Drives: 09 X3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Somewhere iTrader: (8)	Personal preference I guess. I think the OEM's look cheap and Yellow .... They remind me of a 1970's Datsun. I also feel they should match the Xenon's. I think whiter, brighter = classier But to each his/her own.
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