Feedback on GP thunders - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

CYM07 · 05-21-2008, 05:10 AM

Have any of you guys had any problems with GP thunders so far? I have just ordered two pairs (7500k) to use on my e92 as angel eye lights and fogs. In the past I've heard of bulbs that help create that white, bright look, but draw too much power, heating up the housing (like those PIAA hyperwhite bulbs, 55w=110w). From what I heard, GP thunders only draw 35w, so it wont cause any issues. Also do these bulbs burn out fast?

Just want to sure before I install them and regret my decision.

Thanks!

Finnie · 05-21-2008, 06:59 AM

Should be ok, I've just made exactly the same order!!!!

TiAg335i · 05-21-2008, 09:32 AM

Its no big deal, they look really classy for their cheap price. Go for it. You won't regret it, and if you do, you only spend like $30

Amir87 · 05-21-2008, 10:20 AM

I've had GP thunders for about 8 months and no problems.

You can't go wrong with GP's and it's a cheap mod that makes a huge difference.

akack79 · 05-21-2008, 01:15 PM

Had GP's for ~ 6 months now, absolutely no problems.
There are a small minority that hate the GPs but for the price you can't beat them.

335rocket · 05-21-2008, 05:33 PM

I just installed my gp 7500ks. I can only see the difference when the daytime running lights are on. When the headlights are on at night, they look just as yellow as stock????

TiAg335i · 05-21-2008, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 335rocket

I just installed my gp 7500ks. I can only see the difference when the daytime running lights are on. When the headlights are on at night, they look just as yellow as stock????

Somethings definitely wrong. There should be a clear difference day or night.

These are H8's for the angel eyes, I am assuming.

akack79 · 05-21-2008, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 335rocket

I just installed my gp 7500ks. I can only see the difference when the daytime running lights are on. When the headlights are on at night, they look just as yellow as stock????

Thats normal. It's not quite as yellow as stock but not the pretty white halos anymore.
What you mentioned and the inability to see the GPs in broad daylight are the two issues with GPs.

Rafstar · 05-21-2008, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 335rocket

I just installed my gp 7500ks. I can only see the difference when the daytime running lights are on. When the headlights are on at night, they look just as yellow as stock????

X2

I might get some 8500k. I saw them in person and they looked brighter and less yellow with the headlights on.

cyraschris · 05-21-2008, 07:51 PM

i have the 8500k H8s in my angel eyes and fogs and they look great, ESPECIALLY when you consider the price. had them in for about 2.5 months and have no issues with them at all (http://www.soflae90.com/forum/showthread.php?t=184)

335rocket · 05-21-2008, 08:30 PM

yeah, I was wrong, there is a difference, itys just not what I expected. Its not as white as it should be. Theres still a hint of yellow. They look great when just the angel eyes are on during the day though

TiAg335i · 05-21-2008, 08:38 PM

Strange? I don't notice any yellow at all during night with my GP 7.5K's.

BMdblU · 05-21-2008, 10:52 PM

8500k here and I like em

AU335 · 05-21-2008, 10:54 PM

8500k GP Thunder Angels, 10months and counting. No problems whatsoever

urnone · 05-21-2008, 10:56 PM

GP's SUCK as fogs.... I invested and got HID Fogs... so much nicer and brighter at night....... 2 thumbs up!

CYM07 · 05-21-2008, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by cyraschris

i have the 8500k H8s in my angel eyes and fogs and they look great, ESPECIALLY when you consider the price. had them in for about 2.5 months and have no issues with them at all (http://www.soflae90.com/forum/showthread.php?t=184)

If I'm correct, your angel eyes are 8500k? Your angel eyes look great, but I noticed that once your xenons are on, they turn yellowish as well or is it the picture? I guess as long as it looks good as DRLs, then it wont matter since the brightness of the headlights will drown out the angel eyes at night.

BTW, thanks for linking me to your DYI cyrachris!

cyraschris · 05-21-2008, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CYM07

If I'm correct, your angel eyes are 8500k? Your angel eyes look great, but I noticed that once your xenons are on, they turn yellowish as well or is it the picture? I guess as long as it looks good as DRLs, then it wont matter since the brightness of the headlights will drown out the angel eyes at night.

BTW, thanks for linking me to your DYI cyrachris!

no problem for the link, i figured you could see that the swap wasn't so bad, and the pics of the final product. yes, i used 8500k for the angel eyes and fogs. i've been wondering if they 'turn yellow' when the headlights come on, or if the true xenon of the headlights just make the angels look yellow by comparison.

either way, i'm very happy with the result, and mainly did it for the use of them as DRLs as you said, and in that usage, they look great. good luck with whatever you decide, and as pointed out by someone else, worst case you only spent $30 to swap the angel eyes and fogs so

CYM07 · 05-22-2008, 07:00 AM

Have any you guys have problem with the fitting of the bulbs? According to this thread:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...=thunder+loose
people have problems with their GP thunders being to loose.

05-21-2008, 05:10 AM	#1
CYM07 Private Drives: 07 328i Coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 57 iTrader: (0)	Feedback on GP thunders Have any of you guys had any problems with GP thunders so far? I have just ordered two pairs (7500k) to use on my e92 as angel eye lights and fogs. In the past I've heard of bulbs that help create that white, bright look, but draw too much power, heating up the housing (like those PIAA hyperwhite bulbs, 55w=110w). From what I heard, GP thunders only draw 35w, so it wont cause any issues. Also do these bulbs burn out fast? Just want to sure before I install them and regret my decision. Thanks!
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05-21-2008, 10:20 AM	#4
Amir87 Gruppe Titan Drives: 08 E92 SG/Coral Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NC Posts: 2,842 iTrader: (37) Garage List 2008 E92 335i [5.00]	I've had GP thunders for about 8 months and no problems. You can't go wrong with GP's and it's a cheap mod that makes a huge difference. __________________

05-21-2008, 01:15 PM	#5
akack79 riDIRKulous Drives: long live the N54 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: T E X A S Posts: 3,027 iTrader: (18) Garage List 2008 E92 335i [5.00]	Had GP's for ~ 6 months now, absolutely no problems. There are a small minority that hate the GPs but for the price you can't beat them. __________________ 2008 E92 335i \|Montego\|GrayWalnut\|Auto\|ZPP\|ZSP\|Heated\|CA\|iPod\|PDC MODS: AeroLip\|PaintedReflectors\|PaintedKidneys\|LowerBlk Mesh\|EuroSwitch\|AlumnPedals\|M Footrest\|KW V1\|BorlaExhaust\|4"Tips\|35% F1Tint\|6000Kd1S\|BMC Filter\|LUX H8\|M-TechSides\|V1 Hardwired\|Vorsteiner CSL Trunk\|CF wrap interior\|EuroArmRest\|M Tech Wheel\|LCI taillights\|19"BBS LM-R

05-21-2008, 05:33 PM	#6
335rocket Captain Drives: 2011 335i M sport Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 839 iTrader: (0)	I just installed my gp 7500ks. I can only see the difference when the daytime running lights are on. When the headlights are on at night, they look just as yellow as stock???? __________________ 2011 335i Sedan Sapphire black/Black leather/6MT/M package/Navi/Cold weather package/Harmon Kardon radio/Satellite radio/Premium package/ Rear park distance control

05-21-2008, 08:30 PM	#11
335rocket Captain Drives: 2011 335i M sport Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 839 iTrader: (0)	yeah, I was wrong, there is a difference, itys just not what I expected. Its not as white as it should be. Theres still a hint of yellow. They look great when just the angel eyes are on during the day though __________________ 2011 335i Sedan Sapphire black/Black leather/6MT/M package/Navi/Cold weather package/Harmon Kardon radio/Satellite radio/Premium package/ Rear park distance control

05-21-2008, 06:59 AM	#2
Finnie Private First Class Drives: Black E92 M3 2007 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 187 iTrader: (1)	Should be ok, I've just made exactly the same order!!!!

05-21-2008, 09:32 AM	#3
TiAg335i Trance Life Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 4,712 iTrader: (4)	Its no big deal, they look really classy for their cheap price. Go for it. You won't regret it, and if you do, you only spend like $30

05-21-2008, 07:51 PM	#10
cyraschris Private First Class Drives: Dinan Montego Blue 335i E92 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 114 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [0.00] 1999 Pontiac Grand ... [0.00]	i have the 8500k H8s in my angel eyes and fogs and they look great, ESPECIALLY when you consider the price. had them in for about 2.5 months and have no issues with them at all (http://www.soflae90.com/forum/showthread.php?t=184)

05-21-2008, 08:38 PM	#12
TiAg335i Trance Life Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 4,712 iTrader: (4)	Strange? I don't notice any yellow at all during night with my GP 7.5K's.

05-21-2008, 10:52 PM	#13
BMdblU Brigadier General Drives: with no destination Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: 416 Posts: 3,798 iTrader: (2)	8500k here and I like em __________________ BSM 335is \| 6MT \| KW2 \| BBS LM DBK \| PSS \| COBB \| VK DP's \| ER FMIC \| BMS DCI \| "The car is the closest thing we will ever create to something that is alive." - Sir William Lyons

05-21-2008, 10:54 PM	#14
AU335 Colonel Drives: 2007 e92 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southeast Posts: 2,326 iTrader: (7) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	8500k GP Thunder Angels, 10months and counting. No problems whatsoever

05-21-2008, 10:56 PM	#15
urnone Major Drives: Black Sapphire 335i E92 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Miami, Floriduhhh Posts: 1,015 iTrader: (2)	GP's SUCK as fogs.... I invested and got HID Fogs... so much nicer and brighter at night....... 2 thumbs up! __________________ Mods: Painted Reflectors, GP Thunder Angels, Rear Fogs, 20% Tints, Front Aero Lip, Alarm, Black Layovers, Pearlescent Brake Handle, Debadge, ACS Roofspoiler, LED license plate, 6000k HID & HID Fogs, LED footwell mod Click to see my BMW plate collection

05-22-2008, 07:00 AM	#18
CYM07 Private Drives: 07 328i Coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 57 iTrader: (0)	Have any you guys have problem with the fitting of the bulbs? According to this thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...=thunder+loose people have problems with their GP thunders being to loose.

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