GP Thunder 7500k vs 8500k

Dr. G · 11-24-2010, 05:02 PM

Yes, its another 7500k vs 8500k thread

All the previous threads seem to go in circles and end up nowhere so I'm going to try this again.

Does anyone have any side by side comparisons or any night time shots of how they look? I realize they both won't be stunning during the day, but there seem to be no night time shots of them and I'd like to compare.

Which one is brighter during the night? I wouldn't mind a slight hint of blue in the 8500k if its a bit brighter and looks better then the 7500k.

And input/pics would be appreciated.

Thanks

mochi · 11-25-2010, 10:51 AM

its a good for the money.

but what i noticed, is that when u unlock the car the angel eye color ( for the 8500k ) looks more yellowish than the white/blue from the 8500k.

only when the car is on and angel eyes on, the real color of the bulb shows up.

then at night time the color gets somewhat washed out within the headlights. BUT for 10-15 dollars it is better than stock

JL 325i · 11-25-2010, 07:46 PM

these are halogens or xenons? i always got confused because they say xenon hid but have the same adapter as my stock fogs

Dr. G · 11-28-2010, 05:13 AM

JL sorry I don't know the answer to your question.

Mochi - you compared 8500k to 8500k haha

E92-Lighting · 11-29-2010, 05:39 PM

7500k is a pure white color, while 8500k has a slight blue tint to it, thats the main difference between the two kelvin temperatures.

gaifaun · 12-01-2010, 12:36 AM

7500k's are pure white. They may show a very slight blue tinge at night but for the most part its white.

Blindrage606 · 12-11-2010, 01:30 PM

bump on this one.

hipnotic · 12-11-2010, 06:54 PM

get 7500

gaifaun · 12-11-2010, 08:44 PM

8500k is more blue therefore less bright than 7500k. but only marginally. Color preference should be your priority when you buy these lights. because brightness difference is barely noticeable. Its more of the color when it comes down to 7500k or 8500k.

8500k will look cooler at night

SIEAIN · 01-28-2011, 02:22 AM

still no night shots of the two??? Would like to see how much of a blue tint is 8500k

11-24-2010, 05:02 PM	#1
Dr. G Major General 278 Rep 5,062 Posts Drives: Black e92 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Brampton, Ontario iTrader: (32) Garage List e92 BMW 335i [8.84]	GP Thunder 7500k vs 8500k - pics? Yes, its another 7500k vs 8500k thread All the previous threads seem to go in circles and end up nowhere so I'm going to try this again. Does anyone have any side by side comparisons or any night time shots of how they look? I realize they both won't be stunning during the day, but there seem to be no night time shots of them and I'd like to compare. Which one is brighter during the night? I wouldn't mind a slight hint of blue in the 8500k if its a bit brighter and looks better then the 7500k. And input/pics would be appreciated. Thanks __________________ JB4 / OSS Angel Eyes / Downpipes / F1-Racewerks FMIC / Custom Meth Kit / BMS DCI / ER Chargepipe / HKS BOV / BMS Meth Elbow / BMW Performance Exhaust / Carbon Fiber Inlay Quad Tips / 19" Miro 111 / Front Aero Lip / M3 Sides / VRS CSL Trunk / Mtech Rear / DD CF Quad Finned Diffuser / LCI Tails / BBK / Smoked Reflectors / F1 Euphoria LED Interior / License LED's / GT 5000k Corners / 5000k HID Fogs / Air Scoops / LED Turn Signals / FK Silverline Coilovers / HPA endlinks / Vibrant Resonators / Osram CBI 5000k D1S
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11-25-2010, 10:51 AM	#2
mochi First Lieutenant 10 Rep 378 Posts Drives: non turbo Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: 626 iTrader: (2)	its a good for the money. but what i noticed, is that when u unlock the car the angel eye color ( for the 8500k ) looks more yellowish than the white/blue from the 8500k. only when the car is on and angel eyes on, the real color of the bulb shows up. then at night time the color gets somewhat washed out within the headlights. BUT for 10-15 dollars it is better than stock
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11-25-2010, 07:46 PM	#3
JL 325i straight^ 26 Rep 779 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA iTrader: (7)	these are halogens or xenons? i always got confused because they say xenon hid but have the same adapter as my stock fogs
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11-28-2010, 05:13 AM	#4
Dr. G Major General 278 Rep 5,062 Posts Drives: Black e92 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Brampton, Ontario iTrader: (32) Garage List e92 BMW 335i [8.84]	JL sorry I don't know the answer to your question. Mochi - you compared 8500k to 8500k haha __________________ JB4 / OSS Angel Eyes / Downpipes / F1-Racewerks FMIC / Custom Meth Kit / BMS DCI / ER Chargepipe / HKS BOV / BMS Meth Elbow / BMW Performance Exhaust / Carbon Fiber Inlay Quad Tips / 19" Miro 111 / Front Aero Lip / M3 Sides / VRS CSL Trunk / Mtech Rear / DD CF Quad Finned Diffuser / LCI Tails / BBK / Smoked Reflectors / F1 Euphoria LED Interior / License LED's / GT 5000k Corners / 5000k HID Fogs / Air Scoops / LED Turn Signals / FK Silverline Coilovers / HPA endlinks / Vibrant Resonators / Osram CBI 5000k D1S
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11-29-2010, 05:39 PM	#5
E92-Lighting 858 Rep 35,253 Posts Drives: Next Generation LED Lighting Join Date: May 2008 Location: Walnut iTrader: (324)	7500k is a pure white color, while 8500k has a slight blue tint to it, thats the main difference between the two kelvin temperatures.
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12-01-2010, 12:36 AM	#6
gaifaun Major 207 Rep 1,134 Posts Drives: E90 335i LCI Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Greater Vancouver iTrader: (14) Garage List 2010 E90 335i LCI [10.00]	7500k's are pure white. They may show a very slight blue tinge at night but for the most part its white. __________________ I can help with Coding in Vancouver. PM me
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12-11-2010, 01:30 PM	#7
Blindrage606 PC Enthusiast//Overclock.net 2 Rep 163 Posts Drives: e92 328i,2007 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	bump on this one.
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12-11-2010, 06:54 PM	#8
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]	get 7500
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12-11-2010, 08:44 PM	#9
gaifaun Major 207 Rep 1,134 Posts Drives: E90 335i LCI Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Greater Vancouver iTrader: (14) Garage List 2010 E90 335i LCI [10.00]	8500k is more blue therefore less bright than 7500k. but only marginally. Color preference should be your priority when you buy these lights. because brightness difference is barely noticeable. Its more of the color when it comes down to 7500k or 8500k. 8500k will look cooler at night __________________ I can help with Coding in Vancouver. PM me
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01-28-2011, 02:22 AM	#10
SIEAIN Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 251 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (3)	still no night shots of the two??? Would like to see how much of a blue tint is 8500k
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