FULL REVIEW: ---- GP Thunder 7500k V2 ---- E90 LCI

coolrohit2 · 09-03-2014, 07:58 PM

GP thunder 8500K - Alos recently got gloss black grills and black finisher rods

SmoothStyle1 · 09-04-2014, 10:37 AM

Here are the 7500k's I installed last week.

adriang · 10-29-2014, 09:32 PM

how are your gp thunders holding up after time?

coolrohit2 · 10-31-2014, 04:04 PM

I have a pair of these GP thunder bulbs for sale. PM me if interested please.

JeM9 · 11-01-2014, 12:39 PM

Are these HID's?

wdeerfield · 11-01-2014, 11:38 PM

nope. just a standard h8 bulb with a blue coating to correct the yellowish light to appear more white. mine are starting to yellow a little but thats been two years now.

JeM9 · 11-02-2014, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by wdeerfield

nope. just a standard h8 bulb with a blue coating to correct the yellowish light to appear more white. mine are starting to yellow a little but thats been two years now.

Thanks! For the price I might pick up a pair, perhaps they're brighter than my 40w led's...

adriang · 11-03-2014, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by wdeerfield

nope. just a standard h8 bulb with a blue coating to correct the yellowish light to appear more white. mine are starting to yellow a little but thats been two years now.

Thanks, good to know

adamo99 · 11-13-2014, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JeM9

Thanks! For the price I might pick up a pair, perhaps they're brighter than my 40w led's...

I really doubt it. I have a pair of these bulbs installed, and while the colour is great, they're not horribly bright at all.

Pylon · 12-22-2014, 12:29 AM

Got my GP Thunder V2 7500k from Ebay seller premiertek_com http://www.ebay.ca/usr/premiertek_com. Box seemed like it was opened as the sticker that holds the box together was slightly peeled.

After installing the unit, the bulbs were certainly not "Super White". I would call them "Off White". The pictures actually make them look "BETTER" than they actually are in real life.

With HIDs on:

With HIDs off:

If you don't care about color matching, I guess these are adequate as a temporary replacement. The bulbs are also somewhat dim especially when the main HIDs are on.

jc_bmw · 12-22-2014, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Pylon

Got my GP Thunder V2 7500k from Ebay seller premiertek_com http://www.ebay.ca/usr/premiertek_com. Box seemed like it was opened as the sticker that holds the box together was slightly peeled.

After installing the unit, the bulbs were certainly not "Super White". I would call them "Off White". The pictures actually make them look "BETTER" than they actually are in real life.

With HIDs on:

With HIDs off:

If you don't care about color matching, I guess these are adequate as a temporary replacement. The bulbs are also somewhat dim especially when the main HIDs are on.

yep they are off white...

in terms of dim when the HID is on, does your one dim and become more yellow?

I had to code off the dimming feature when HID comes on to make it stay bright. And also include the voltage a little.

Pylon · 12-22-2014, 02:04 AM

Yes I they seem to be yellowed due to the dimming. How do you code that off?

jc_bmw · 12-22-2014, 02:11 AM

Do you have coding tools?

Pylon · 12-22-2014, 12:35 PM

Are you talking about an OBDII scanner sort of thing?

jc_bmw · 12-22-2014, 12:38 PM

Either BMWhat or NCS Expert software with the correct cables.

E92-Lighting · 12-22-2014, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Pylon

Yes I they seem to be yellowed due to the dimming. How do you code that off?

its normal for all halogen bulbs, its called a "voltage drop" BMW coding will work, however, lifespan of the halogen bulbs will be also decreased as an effect. LEDS are recommend over halogen bulbs for the dimming effect.

sonic1 · 04-15-2015, 10:00 PM

Installed these in 30 min or so on my LCI car - wanted to add that no coding was needed.

Thanks!

09-03-2014, 07:58 PM	#45
coolrohit2 Freeman 3 Rep 125 Posts Drives: 2011 (E90) BMW 335i Sedan Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (1)	Here are my 8500Ks GP thunder 8500K - Alos recently got gloss black grills and black finisher rods Attached Images __________________ RS
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09-04-2014, 10:37 AM	#46
SmoothStyle1 Lieutenant 116 Rep 406 Posts Drives: 340i, 6MT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NC, USA iTrader: (0)	Here are the 7500k's I installed last week. Attached Images __________________ Specs: '16 340i\|6sp MT\|Silver Metallic\|Black Leather with Oyster Highlights\|Aluminum Hexagon Trim. Options: M-Sport\|Cold Weather\|Technology\|Track Handling\|Power Rear Sunshade\|Driving Assistance \|Driving Assistance Plus\|Lighting\|Harman Kardon\|Surround View Pics of my car
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10-29-2014, 09:32 PM	#47
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10-31-2014, 04:04 PM	#48
coolrohit2 Freeman 3 Rep 125 Posts Drives: 2011 (E90) BMW 335i Sedan Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (1)	I have a pair of these GP thunder bulbs for sale. PM me if interested please. __________________ RS
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11-01-2014, 12:39 PM	#49
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11-01-2014, 11:38 PM	#50
wdeerfield A family of bimmers 2828 Rep 7,761 Posts Drives: '18 G01 X3M40i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Clifton Park, NY iTrader: (0)	nope. just a standard h8 bulb with a blue coating to correct the yellowish light to appear more white. mine are starting to yellow a little but thats been two years now. __________________ 2018 PB/Black G01 X3M40i \| 699M \| ZDA \| ZPP \| ZPX \| Maxton front lip \| X3M vents \| 15mm Spacers \| Diamond G20 style grills
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12-22-2014, 12:29 AM	#54
Pylon First Lieutenant 23 Rep 302 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (1)	Off White Got my GP Thunder V2 7500k from Ebay seller premiertek_com http://www.ebay.ca/usr/premiertek_com. Box seemed like it was opened as the sticker that holds the box together was slightly peeled. After installing the unit, the bulbs were certainly not "Super White". I would call them "Off White". The pictures actually make them look "BETTER" than they actually are in real life. With HIDs on: With HIDs off: If you don't care about color matching, I guess these are adequate as a temporary replacement. The bulbs are also somewhat dim especially when the main HIDs are on. __________________ SOLD 2009 E92 335i M-Sport \| Alpine White \| Navi \| Audiophille \| 19" 225M Rims
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12-22-2014, 02:04 AM	#56
Pylon First Lieutenant 23 Rep 302 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (1)	Yes I they seem to be yellowed due to the dimming. How do you code that off?
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12-22-2014, 02:11 AM	#57
jc_bmw First Lieutenant 59 Rep 383 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 328i E90 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Markham, Ontario iTrader: (3)	Do you have coding tools? __________________ 09 E90 328i 3IM, Eurocharged, K&N, 80W LED Angel Coding: Digi Speed, Express Up Fob, Wipe Wash Count, Weather Station, Headlight Sensitivity
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12-22-2014, 12:35 PM	#58
Pylon First Lieutenant 23 Rep 302 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (1)	Are you talking about an OBDII scanner sort of thing? __________________ SOLD 2009 E92 335i M-Sport \| Alpine White \| Navi \| Audiophille \| 19" 225M Rims
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12-22-2014, 12:38 PM	#59
jc_bmw First Lieutenant 59 Rep 383 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 328i E90 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Markham, Ontario iTrader: (3)	Either BMWhat or NCS Expert software with the correct cables. __________________ 09 E90 328i 3IM, Eurocharged, K&N, 80W LED Angel Coding: Digi Speed, Express Up Fob, Wipe Wash Count, Weather Station, Headlight Sensitivity
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04-15-2015, 10:00 PM	#61
sonic1 Private First Class 99 Rep 133 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (3)	Installed these in 30 min or so on my LCI car - wanted to add that no coding was needed. Thanks! Last edited by sonic1; 04-16-2015 at 07:25 PM..
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