GP Thunder H8 12V 35W

ThinkPink! · 07-12-2009, 05:05 PM

Hi there,

One of my OEM H8 lights burnt so I decided to follow E90 post advice and replace them with the next best thing: GP Thunder H8s.

I decided to make my car look like a Husky dog with different colored eyes to show you some pics of the results.

Night:

GP thunder looks amazing.

This is OEM:

GP Thunder:

Day time:

This is OEM:

GP Thunder:

Can't even see it. Light is not potent enough to light the bigger Corona.

Needless to say these bulbs give your car beautiful blue eyes at night, but don't even bother trying to spot them during the day, it's almost impossible to see them. I use my Corona's as DRLs, so might be reverting back to the OEM look.

Cheers,

lpphreakx06 · 07-12-2009, 05:51 PM

I went back to OEM just because I could not see both my GP's and LED's during the day.

It looked glorious at night though

ToadHollow · 07-12-2009, 07:09 PM

Great write up & review.

These lights have been around for a while and so I think most of us take them for granted and never think about posting a review ....... Thanks!

MFKN3 · 07-12-2009, 11:26 PM

Ig you get the 7,500k they are still white, but brighter than the 8,500k and not quite as blue

E92-Lighting · 07-13-2009, 10:21 AM

nice review, for your information, there is a new version of 8500k on the market now, coating is about double when compared to version one

I335 · 07-13-2009, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by E92-Lighting

nice review, for your information, there is a new version of 8500k on the market now, coating is about double when compared to version one

What's the advantage of the "double coating"? Does this mean they're brighter and you can see the larger rings during the day now?

nusevad · 07-13-2009, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by I335

What's the advantage of the "double coating"? Does this mean they're brighter and you can see the larger rings during the day now?

I believe it is more blue...light output remains the same.

GP thunder is probably the beat cheap alternative to OEM, but you cant compare them to LEDs or HIDs.

Go with LUX for best brightness and sharpness of rings

aus · 07-14-2009, 07:53 PM

Isn't there a mod to make them brighter?

choicez · 07-14-2009, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aus

Isn't there a mod to make them brighter?

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=279696

Kloogy · 07-14-2009, 10:24 PM

I bought the "newer" version when one of mine burnt out. It was a bit bluer at first, but then they faded as the old ones did. You can't really complain because they are cheap and look "decent" at night.

aus · 07-15-2009, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choicez

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=279696

Thanks. good stuff.

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ThinkPink! Private First Class 25 Rep 101 Posts Drives: E92 335 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (3)	GP Thunder H8 12V 35W - Review Hi there, One of my OEM H8 lights burnt so I decided to follow E90 post advice and replace them with the next best thing: GP Thunder H8s. I decided to make my car look like a Husky dog with different colored eyes to show you some pics of the results. Night: GP thunder looks amazing. This is OEM: GP Thunder: Day time: This is OEM: GP Thunder: Can't even see it. Light is not potent enough to light the bigger Corona. Needless to say these bulbs give your car beautiful blue eyes at night, but don't even bother trying to spot them during the day, it's almost impossible to see them. I use my Corona's as DRLs, so might be reverting back to the OEM look. Cheers, __________________ Click here to take a look at some of my E90 inspired t-shirts!
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ToadHollow Once upon a time ...... 279 Rep 5,048 Posts Drives: 2008 JB E92 - SOLD 5/2010 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Asti, Italy & Austin, Texas iTrader: (16) Garage List 2008 E92 335i [8.00]	Great write up & review. These lights have been around for a while and so I think most of us take them for granted and never think about posting a review ....... Thanks! __________________
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MFKN3 Colonel 134 Rep 2,224 Posts Drives: supercharged 4.4L stroker E92 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (2)	Ig you get the 7,500k they are still white, but brighter than the 8,500k and not quite as blue
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E92-Lighting 877 Rep 35,253 Posts Drives: Next Generation LED Lighting Join Date: May 2008 Location: Walnut iTrader: (324)	nice review, for your information, there is a new version of 8500k on the market now, coating is about double when compared to version one
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aus Major General 907 Rep 9,030 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	Isn't there a mod to make them brighter? __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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Kloogy Major 49 Rep 1,265 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW X5 Sport Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Escondido, Ca iTrader: (5) Garage List 2004 Ford Mustang GT [0.00] 2008 Bmw 328I Coupe [0.00]	I bought the "newer" version when one of mine burnt out. It was a bit bluer at first, but then they faded as the old ones did. You can't really complain because they are cheap and look "decent" at night.
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