gp thunders (h8 , 8500k) or mtec( h8, 4750k)

slick101 · 03-07-2008, 10:25 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, 10:29 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, 10:31 AM

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

hipnotic · 03-07-2008, 11:49 AM

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

Kalin · 03-07-2008, 12:01 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 · 03-07-2008, 11:50 PM

I have the GPs and love them.

aut0sh0cker · 03-08-2008, 01:05 AM

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

GP is the way to go

LOLrance · 03-08-2008, 02:23 AM

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

2007_E93 · 03-08-2008, 12:09 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

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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?"

LOLrance · 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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nissan Lieutenant 54 Rep 523 Posts Drives: 2015 M6 GC CP Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: DFW 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.
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hipnotic Major General 149 Rep 6,604 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 335i coupe [7.00]	i would go with the gp thunder 8500k they look good at nite
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Kalin Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 251 Posts Drives: F31 328xi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Washington 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.
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aut0sh0cker meh 123 Rep 1,756 Posts Drives: E92 335i, 997.2 C4S Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 91362 iTrader: (2)	I got GP 7500s cuz i thought the 8500s looked too blue/ricey. GP is the way to go
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LOLrance The Law. 301 Rep 14,283 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SF / OC iTrader: (17)	i went with GP 7500 because i didnt want an extremely blue hue to my angel eyes. __________________
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E92_335 Colonel 156 Rep 2,863 Posts Drives: G20 330i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (7)	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 __________________
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LOLrance The Law. 301 Rep 14,283 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SF / OC 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. __________________
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