H8 replacements

creepy coupe · 09-24-2011, 05:02 PM

GP8500 plasma

Bright sunlight

Just inside the garage

jimmylad · 09-24-2011, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Sandwich_Dan

The pictures look like the aftermarket bulbs are filling in the centre of the inner pair of lights. When I replaced a blown one with a BMW part from the dealer it had the top of the bulb painted grey, presumably to stop this happening.

you got me thinking had I left the head lights on & couldn't even remember which side the xenons were even on. Anyway, had a look tonight & the 8500 thunders dont fill the light in as much as the photo's suggest.

Sandwich_Dan · 09-24-2011, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Reggie-g75

What does that mean sandwich?

Some of the photos look like the centre portion of the smaller angel eye is lit up. If you look at how the bulb is mounted, there's nothing to stop it shining light straight out the front of the car. The replacement bulb I used had grey paint that meant light only came out the sides of the bulb and into the light pipes leading to the angel eyes. Not sure if this is standard for H8 bulbs or if it's a BMW specific thing.

EDIT: A quick search shows that all H8 bulbs have the painted top. Must have just been the camera angle or lighting in the pics.

Reggie-g75 · 09-25-2011, 03:36 AM

Cheers pal. The pics on eBay have the tip of the bulb painted. For 20 notes think I'm gonna try the GP 8500s? I think.........

IceMan007 · 09-26-2011, 05:59 AM

Just ordered a pair of the GP Thunder 8500K from http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200584629870. Will let all know how I get on and will try to get some "befores" and "afters".

Dizzle · 09-26-2011, 06:07 AM

Good man, yours e90 or 91/92/93 ?

seanblee · 09-26-2011, 09:38 AM

Just bought the same thing myself for my E92 with adaptive Xenons. Should be here in a few days

IceMan007 · 09-26-2011, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Dizzle

Good man, yours e90 or 91/92/93 ?

E92

IceMan007 · 10-05-2011, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jonw

These http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200584629870

Creepy Coupe, how long did yours take to come over from the time of ordering?

I ordered mine on the 25/9/11 and as of yet, have still not received them. The online tracking states that they were processed on 26/9/11 but no updates since then.

creepy coupe · 10-05-2011, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by IceMan007

Creepy Coupe, how long did yours take to come over from the time of ordering?

I ordered mine on the 25/9/11 and as of yet, have still not received them. The online tracking states that they were processed on 26/9/11 but no updates since then.

13 days. I questioned the time and was told that 10-14 days was standard post. I left good feedback, but commented on the long delivery time.

IceMan007 · 10-06-2011, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by creepy coupe

13 days. I questioned the time and was told that 10-14 days was standard post. I left good feedback, but commented on the long delivery time.

Thanks, had mine come through the post, yesterday. Now just need to fit them. Was it a quick and easy job?

physio335 · 10-08-2011, 12:31 PM

What's the difference then between the lux led replacement or the H8 GP Thunders 8500k?

Will they both fit my 57 plate m sport 335i?
Which type mimic the new BMW?

I see the GP thunders seem to be the best bulbs
What is the best led for my car?

physio335 · 10-08-2011, 03:42 PM

I found these LED
http://www.ssdd-motorsport.com/show_...hp?prod_id=500

I take it that these are a closer match to the new OEM lights?

My only concern with the H8 bulbs GP Thunder 8500k is that in the pics they dont seem to illuminate the outer ring.

Has anyone had these LED from ssdd? do you think they will cause any dash lights or radio probs?

zltm089 · 03-08-2014, 08:07 AM

Resuscitating an old thread, anyone still using their GP thunder bulbs? How long do they last?

seanblee · 03-08-2014, 01:33 PM

Yep - mine have been in for over 2 years and still work fine.

zltm089 · 03-09-2014, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by seanblee

Yep - mine have been in for over 2 years and still work fine.

ah! glad to hear!

just ordered some from the US!!!...

Music XD · 03-09-2014, 11:53 AM

Does anyone know how these would compare to the MTEC 4750K's?

seanblee · 03-10-2014, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Music XD

Does anyone know how these would compare to the MTEC 4750K's?

They're probably the same lamp, and even if they're not, there's not going to be a lot in it.

Music XD · 03-15-2014, 07:15 AM

Just fitted the MTEC 4750K's - took literally two mins (luckily I don't have huge hands) - they look great, and much whiter than the standard ones! I'll get some pics at some point this weekend.

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09-25-2011, 03:36 AM	#48
Reggie-g75 First Lieutenant 10 Rep 321 Posts Drives: X6 40d Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Bristol iTrader: (0)	Cheers pal. The pics on eBay have the tip of the bulb painted. For 20 notes think I'm gonna try the GP 8500s? I think.........
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09-26-2011, 05:59 AM	#49
IceMan007 Private First Class 20 Rep 129 Posts Drives: E92 335D Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Just ordered a pair of the GP Thunder 8500K from http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200584629870. Will let all know how I get on and will try to get some "befores" and "afters".
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09-26-2011, 06:07 AM	#50
Dizzle Major 57 Rep 1,255 Posts Drives: F30 335xD Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: UK, Staffordshire iTrader: (0)	Good man, yours e90 or 91/92/93 ?
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seanblee Captain 59 Rep 799 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 M340i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Enfield, UK iTrader: (2)	Just bought the same thing myself for my E92 with adaptive Xenons. Should be here in a few days __________________ 2021 G21 M340i XDrive \| ACS springs and spacers Previously 2019 VW Golf GTI Performance \| H&R rear ARB Previously 2007 E92 335i SE auto \| Quaife LSD \| Birds B3 ARBs \| Evolve Stage 1
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10-08-2011, 12:31 PM	#56
physio335 Private 8 Rep 66 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kent iTrader: (0)	What's the difference then between the lux led replacement or the H8 GP Thunders 8500k? Will they both fit my 57 plate m sport 335i? Which type mimic the new BMW? I see the GP thunders seem to be the best bulbs What is the best led for my car?
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10-08-2011, 03:42 PM	#57
physio335 Private 8 Rep 66 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kent iTrader: (0)	I found these LED http://www.ssdd-motorsport.com/show_...hp?prod_id=500 I take it that these are a closer match to the new OEM lights? My only concern with the H8 bulbs GP Thunder 8500k is that in the pics they dont seem to illuminate the outer ring. Has anyone had these LED from ssdd? do you think they will cause any dash lights or radio probs?
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03-08-2014, 08:07 AM	#58
zltm089 Banned 259 Rep 7,686 Posts Drives: 335i SE Coupe Space Grey Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LONDON iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 335i [10.00]	Resuscitating an old thread, anyone still using their GP thunder bulbs? How long do they last?
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seanblee Captain 59 Rep 799 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 M340i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Enfield, UK iTrader: (2)	Yep - mine have been in for over 2 years and still work fine. __________________ 2021 G21 M340i XDrive \| ACS springs and spacers Previously 2019 VW Golf GTI Performance \| H&R rear ARB Previously 2007 E92 335i SE auto \| Quaife LSD \| Birds B3 ARBs \| Evolve Stage 1
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Music XD Private First Class 8 Rep 149 Posts Drives: E92 335i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	Does anyone know how these would compare to the MTEC 4750K's?
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03-15-2014, 07:15 AM	#63
Music XD Private First Class 8 Rep 149 Posts Drives: E92 335i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	Just fitted the MTEC 4750K's - took literally two mins (luckily I don't have huge hands) - they look great, and much whiter than the standard ones! I'll get some pics at some point this weekend.
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