GP thunder 8500k vs. GP thunder 7500k

dpouldar90210 · 10-07-2008, 11:43 PM

hey everyone im having a dilemma and i need your help. i have a space grey e92 and am looking into changing my angel eyes/ fogs/ and cornering bulbs. ive got three different bulb combinations in mind. what do you guys think is the best way to go????

choices:
1. gp thunder 8500k ALL THE WAY AROUND for angels/ fogs/ & cornering

2. gp thunder 7500k ALL THE WAY AROUND for angels/ fogs/ & cornering

3. fogs: 7500k... angels:8500k.... cornering bulbs: 7500k

i like blue but at the same time my car is space grey NOT black. what combination do you guys suggest. POST PICS IF POSSIBLE

dpouldar90210 · 10-08-2008, 01:08 AM

what do u guys suggest. all 7500k, all 8500k, or the combination????

E92-Lighting · 10-08-2008, 02:28 AM

all 8500k

Sam12345 · 10-08-2008, 02:30 AM

7500

Scimitar335i · 10-08-2008, 06:28 AM

i went with the 7500k for my fogs and DRL... The DRL are nice but the fog's brightness at night wasn't what i was looking for. i just went to a m-tech with 9006 so i will be installing some 3500k yellow bulbs GP Thunder.

If you need some 7500k bulbs let me know.. i will sell them to you for cheap-o...

JoosyJoos · 10-08-2008, 01:41 PM

My car is space grey too... i'm gonna go ahead with the 8500's on mine once i get around to ordering other goodies. just my 2 cents... I dont think you can go wrong either way.

E92-Lighting · 10-09-2008, 12:07 PM

e92 official part list (coupe)

Exterior:

Front:
Low Beam / High Beam: D1S Xenon
Cornering Lights: H3
Angel Eyes: H8 or Angel Eyes LED marker upgrade (only 7000k is available at the moment, SUPER-WHITE) (A LOT BRIGHTER)
Foglights: Stock = H8 / M-Tech = H11
Front Turn Signals: PY24W
Side Turn Signals: 168

335JB · 10-09-2008, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by electronicwoot.com

all 8500k

headlight and fogs at 8500 dont match

Malek@MRF · 10-09-2008, 12:48 PM

The 7500's look better than the 8500's. The 8500's are a bit tacky at times (too blue). The 7500's also show up better during day light hours.

dpouldar90210 · 10-10-2008, 12:58 AM

so is the best way to go 7500 all the way around. or 7500 fogs/ cornering with 8500 for my angels....ive always liked the blue hue blue but im not sure how good it wud look on a sg car

Kit523 · 10-10-2008, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malekreza11

The 7500's look better than the 8500's. The 8500's are a bit tacky at times (too blue). The 7500's also show up better during day light hours.

are u sure?
coz the one i got (8500k) look so white and a bit yellowish
no blue at all

dpouldar90210 · 10-10-2008, 04:17 AM

my bro has 8500 and it look white with a hint of blue. im not sure if that hint of blue wud look good with a sg car (his car is black so its looks great)

nardoM4 · 10-10-2008, 05:50 AM

7500k unless you want a bluish tint. also i can voucher for electricwoot...great seller

magmd · 10-10-2008, 05:28 PM

I bought 7500k for angel eyes....they were still blue.

I used them for 3 weeks...and took them off. Back to stock. They are more yellow....but so much more brighter.

let me know if you want them (h8)...I am in torrance. make a deal for local pick up.

Deda · 10-10-2008, 05:50 PM

7500

dpouldar90210 · 10-10-2008, 09:33 PM

so is 7500 all the way around (angels, fogs, and cornering lights) the best way to go??

aut0sh0cker · 10-10-2008, 09:52 PM

keep fogs around 4300k (to match the xenons)

TiAg335i · 02-19-2009, 08:57 AM

All 7500K will not match. Go for a lower temp for the fogs.

bimmer77i · 10-04-2009, 07:11 PM

which one is brighter the 7500k or the 8500k? thanks

rodgerdodger · 10-12-2009, 07:53 PM

i have 7500k i bout both compared, 7500 more blue for me

chrisE92 · 10-12-2009, 09:40 PM

I would say go with the gp thunder 7500k H8 for angel eyes, mtec superwhite 4350k for fogs and corner lights. it matches perfectly.

doggiedog · 10-13-2009, 01:57 AM

I have a Space Gray E90.

I used 7500K H8s for the AEs and 3000K for the fogs. Aren't fogs supposed to be yellow bc any higher temperature and the light reflects back?

Anyway, I replaced my GPTs with LUX H8s. I don't know what temperature they are but they seem a bit greenish compared to a little purple for the GPTs.

The first pic is of the standard halogens and the 7500K GPT. The second pic is with the 7500K GPTs with the 3000K GPT fogs. The third has the GPT on the left and the LUX H8 on the right but those were defective and not as bright as the replacement pair I got. You might be able to see a purpleish tint on the GPT and more of a greenish one on the LUX.

10-07-2008, 11:43 PM	#1
dpouldar90210 Second Lieutenant 41 Rep 289 Posts Drives: Black e92 345i coupe N55 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles, Ca iTrader: (0)	GP thunder 8500k vs. GP thunder 7500k hey everyone im having a dilemma and i need your help. i have a space grey e92 and am looking into changing my angel eyes/ fogs/ and cornering bulbs. ive got three different bulb combinations in mind. what do you guys think is the best way to go???? choices: 1. gp thunder 8500k ALL THE WAY AROUND for angels/ fogs/ & cornering 2. gp thunder 7500k ALL THE WAY AROUND for angels/ fogs/ & cornering 3. fogs: 7500k... angels:8500k.... cornering bulbs: 7500k i like blue but at the same time my car is space grey NOT black. what combination do you guys suggest. POST PICS IF POSSIBLE
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10-08-2008, 01:08 AM	#2
dpouldar90210 Second Lieutenant 41 Rep 289 Posts Drives: Black e92 345i coupe N55 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles, Ca iTrader: (0)	what do u guys suggest. all 7500k, all 8500k, or the combination????
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10-08-2008, 02:28 AM	#3
E92-Lighting 889 Rep 35,253 Posts Drives: Next Generation LED Lighting Join Date: May 2008 Location: Walnut iTrader: (324)	all 8500k
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10-08-2008, 06:28 AM	#5
Scimitar335i Major 221 Rep 1,313 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (12)	i went with the 7500k for my fogs and DRL... The DRL are nice but the fog's brightness at night wasn't what i was looking for. i just went to a m-tech with 9006 so i will be installing some 3500k yellow bulbs GP Thunder. If you need some 7500k bulbs let me know.. i will sell them to you for cheap-o... __________________ 2007 TiAg e90 335i sport. Yes, The e90 "Mustache" is cool!
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JoosyJoos Major 118 Rep 1,347 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [0.00]	My car is space grey too... i'm gonna go ahead with the 8500's on mine once i get around to ordering other goodies. just my 2 cents... I dont think you can go wrong either way. __________________ 1997 M3 Coupe - BMWCCA I-Prepared #22 2006 M Roadster - 23,000 miles and slowly counting
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10-09-2008, 12:07 PM	#7
E92-Lighting 889 Rep 35,253 Posts Drives: Next Generation LED Lighting Join Date: May 2008 Location: Walnut iTrader: (324)	e92 official part list (coupe) Exterior: Front: Low Beam / High Beam: D1S Xenon Cornering Lights: H3 Angel Eyes: H8 or Angel Eyes LED marker upgrade (only 7000k is available at the moment, SUPER-WHITE) (A LOT BRIGHTER) Foglights: Stock = H8 / M-Tech = H11 Front Turn Signals: PY24W Side Turn Signals: 168
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10-09-2008, 12:48 PM	#9
Malek@MRF Brigadier General 754 Rep 3,732 Posts Drives: E92 M3, E46 M3, G82 M4 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Irvine, California iTrader: (5)	The 7500's look better than the 8500's. The 8500's are a bit tacky at times (too blue). The 7500's also show up better during day light hours. __________________ BMW PERFORMANCE SPECIALISTS. Race Engines. Suspension. F/I. Brakes. Race Preparation. Factory Service. Alignments. OFFICIAL PARTNERS: KW. MOTON. Brembo. AP Racing. BBS Motorsport. iND. HRE. Turner Motorsport. VAC. BMW Motorsport. Facebook \| Instagram \| Yelp! \| Flikr Phone: 949-233-0448 \| E-Mail: info@mrfengineering.com
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dpouldar90210 Second Lieutenant 41 Rep 289 Posts Drives: Black e92 345i coupe N55 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles, Ca iTrader: (0)	so is the best way to go 7500 all the way around. or 7500 fogs/ cornering with 8500 for my angels....ive always liked the blue hue blue but im not sure how good it wud look on a sg car
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10-10-2008, 04:17 AM	#12
dpouldar90210 Second Lieutenant 41 Rep 289 Posts Drives: Black e92 345i coupe N55 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles, Ca iTrader: (0)	my bro has 8500 and it look white with a hint of blue. im not sure if that hint of blue wud look good with a sg car (his car is black so its looks great)
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10-10-2008, 05:50 AM	#13
nardoM4 Lieutenant 88 Rep 499 Posts Drives: 2018 Nardo M4 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Irvine iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [0.00] 2018 BMW M4 [0.00]	7500k unless you want a bluish tint. also i can voucher for electricwoot...great seller __________________ 2018 M4 Individual Nardo Grey ZCP 6MT IG: nardo.f82
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magmd Major General 167 Rep 5,271 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I bought 7500k for angel eyes....they were still blue. I used them for 3 weeks...and took them off. Back to stock. They are more yellow....but so much more brighter. let me know if you want them (h8)...I am in torrance. make a deal for local pick up. __________________ 2006 330i \| Black Sapphire Metallic \| Step Auto \| Navi with iDr \| Sports Pkg \|OEM Rear Spoiler \| 3M CS35 Tint \| H&R Sport Springs \| Koni Yellows \| Advan RS Racing Hypersilver: 19x9 et22 19x10 et20
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10-10-2008, 09:33 PM	#16
dpouldar90210 Second Lieutenant 41 Rep 289 Posts Drives: Black e92 345i coupe N55 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles, Ca iTrader: (0)	so is 7500 all the way around (angels, fogs, and cornering lights) the best way to go??
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10-10-2008, 09:52 PM	#17
aut0sh0cker meh 126 Rep 1,752 Posts Drives: E92 335i, 997.2 C4S Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 91362 iTrader: (2)	keep fogs around 4300k (to match the xenons)
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02-19-2009, 08:57 AM	#18
TiAg335i Trance Life 345 Rep 4,706 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (4)	All 7500K will not match. Go for a lower temp for the fogs.
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bimmer77i Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2008 E70 3.0d sport package Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Romania iTrader: (0)	which one is brighter which one is brighter the 7500k or the 8500k? thanks
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10-12-2009, 07:53 PM	#20
rodgerdodger Second Lieutenant 52 Rep 265 Posts Drives: e92 & F01 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: california iTrader: (0)	i have 7500k i bout both compared, 7500 more blue for me
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10-12-2009, 09:40 PM	#21
chrisE92 Brigadier General 252 Rep 4,494 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue E92 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: LA to HB iTrader: (21)	I would say go with the gp thunder 7500k H8 for angel eyes, mtec superwhite 4350k for fogs and corner lights. it matches perfectly. __________________ photos
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10-13-2009, 01:57 AM	#22
doggiedog Captain 40 Rep 757 Posts Drives: 09 E90 335i 6MT SG/BL Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fort Lee, NJ iTrader: (0)	I have a Space Gray E90. I used 7500K H8s for the AEs and 3000K for the fogs. Aren't fogs supposed to be yellow bc any higher temperature and the light reflects back? Anyway, I replaced my GPTs with LUX H8s. I don't know what temperature they are but they seem a bit greenish compared to a little purple for the GPTs. The first pic is of the standard halogens and the 7500K GPT. The second pic is with the 7500K GPTs with the 3000K GPT fogs. The third has the GPT on the left and the LUX H8 on the right but those were defective and not as bright as the replacement pair I got. You might be able to see a purpleish tint on the GPT and more of a greenish one on the LUX. Attached Images Last edited by doggiedog; 10-13-2009 at 02:13 AM..
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