gp thunders (h8 , 8500k) or mtec( h8, 4750k) - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

slick101 · 03-07-2008, 11:25 AM

which is better for e92 drl's.. i'm not sure if the drls will withstand 8500 ?? both of them are super white colors... any thoughts???

nissan · 03-07-2008, 11:29 AM

Why wouldn't the rings withstand 8500k? It's just a color temp rating, not wattage. I'd go w/the GP 7500s if you want white without hints of blue.

slick101 · 03-07-2008, 11:31 AM

doesn't higher kelvin ratings put out more heat??

hipnotic · 03-07-2008, 12:49 PM

i would go with the gp thunder 8500k they look good at nite

Kalin · 03-07-2008, 01:01 PM

By definition Kelvin is a unit for measuring temperature, but when measuring the "temperature" of light it relates where the light is along the color spectrum.

bspaceman · 03-08-2008, 12:50 AM

I have the GPs and love them.

aut0sh0cker · 03-08-2008, 02:05 AM

I got GP 7500s cuz i thought the 8500s looked too blue/ricey.

GP is the way to go

l4wr3nc3 · 03-08-2008, 03:23 AM

i went with GP 7500 because i didnt want an extremely blue hue to my angel eyes.

2007_E93 · 03-08-2008, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by slick101

doesn't higher kelvin ratings put out more heat??

NO. On a tempature scale yes but this is the color scale with about 6700K being white as I recall. Lower like 4750K is more yellow. Above that is a bit blue. What you want is about 6500-8500K in an appropriate wattage bulb to fit in the housing.

onehappydad · 03-10-2008, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slick101

doesn't higher kelvin ratings put out more heat??

No, it refers to the color output of the light. This chart might help.

E92_335 · 03-11-2008, 12:53 PM

8500k because as the light goes through the angel eye, it decreases in the power so its more white than if you put those same bulbs in your fogs

7500K is just dimmer.. the look is the same just the outside ring doesnt light up as much

bspaceman · 03-11-2008, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E92_335

8500k because as the light goes through the angel eye, it decreases in the power so its more white than if you put those same bulbs in your fogs

7500K is just dimmer.. the look is the same just the outside ring doesnt light up as much

Ya...what he said!

nissan · 03-11-2008, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E92_335

8500k because as the light goes through the angel eye, it decreases in the power so its more white than if you put those same bulbs in your fogs

7500K is just dimmer.. the look is the same just the outside ring doesnt light up as much

I don't get why the 7500 would be dimmer for the outside ring than the 8500...what do you mean "it decreases in the power?"

l4wr3nc3 · 04-08-2008, 11:48 PM

GP Thunders are brighter then Mtecs as far as angel eyes goes. I've seen them both in person and the GP's are brighter. it seems you are in Walnut, i go to school around there so if you want, i can show you in person.

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slick101 Lieutenant Drives: 07 335i coupe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ny Posts: 558 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	gp thunders (h8 , 8500k) or mtec( h8, 4750k) which is better for e92 drl's.. i'm not sure if the drls will withstand 8500 ?? both of them are super white colors... any thoughts??? __________________
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slick101 Lieutenant Drives: 07 335i coupe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ny Posts: 558 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	doesn't higher kelvin ratings put out more heat?? __________________

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bspaceman The Last Beautiful Free Soul On This Planet Drives: Jet Black 335i coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 624 iTrader: (2)	I have the GPs and love them. __________________ Jet Black/Black Leather 335i coupe Sport/Premi/Comft/Nav - iDrive/Sirius/iPod/OEM Body kit, M Sideskirts, M deck lip, Miro 366s on Nitto 555 NTs, Matte Black Grills, Valentine 1 hardwire, 35% tint, BMS Lighting, BMS computer magic, BMS Dual Cone

03-08-2008, 03:23 AM	#8
l4wr3nc3 The Law. Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Rowland Heights, CA Posts: 14,273 iTrader: (17)	i went with GP 7500 because i didnt want an extremely blue hue to my angel eyes. __________________ 2008 Lotus Exige S240 \| 2007 BMW 335i

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E92_335 Colonel Drives: 335 Coupe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ... Posts: 2,731 iTrader: (4)	8500k because as the light goes through the angel eye, it decreases in the power so its more white than if you put those same bulbs in your fogs 7500K is just dimmer.. the look is the same just the outside ring doesnt light up as much __________________

03-07-2008, 11:29 AM	#2
nissan Lieutenant Drives: 07 E90 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: PA Posts: 446 iTrader: (4)	Why wouldn't the rings withstand 8500k? It's just a color temp rating, not wattage. I'd go w/the GP 7500s if you want white without hints of blue.

03-07-2008, 12:49 PM	#4
hipnotic Major General Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: So. Cal Posts: 6,542 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 335i coupe [3.50]	i would go with the gp thunder 8500k they look good at nite

03-07-2008, 01:01 PM	#5
Kalin Second Lieutenant Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 248 iTrader: (0)	By definition Kelvin is a unit for measuring temperature, but when measuring the "temperature" of light it relates where the light is along the color spectrum.

03-08-2008, 02:05 AM	#7
aut0sh0cker meh Drives: E92 335i, 997.2 C4S Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 91362 Posts: 1,758 iTrader: (2)	I got GP 7500s cuz i thought the 8500s looked too blue/ricey. GP is the way to go

04-08-2008, 11:48 PM	#14
l4wr3nc3 The Law. Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Rowland Heights, CA Posts: 14,273 iTrader: (17)	GP Thunders are brighter then Mtecs as far as angel eyes goes. I've seen them both in person and the GP's are brighter. it seems you are in Walnut, i go to school around there so if you want, i can show you in person. __________________ 2008 Lotus Exige S240 \| 2007 BMW 335i

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