GP Thunder Issue

lm1z · 05-29-2010, 06:03 PM

Searched everywhere for this but couldn't find the thread. Someone on E90 post or M3 post had an issue with the driver side color not matching to the passenger side color.

I am having this exact same issue. My driver side is much whiter than the passenger side. I definitely think you get what you pay for, but I'm trying to see if there are any solutions for this.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.

r_seng · 05-29-2010, 06:06 PM

I remember reading about this issue. Which vendor did you purchase these from?

(Just curious, not saying it's the vendor's fault)

lm1z · 05-29-2010, 07:02 PM

E92 Lighting.

The bulbs are in the trash right now. $20 bucks well spent.

JCtx · 05-29-2010, 08:00 PM

The GP Thunders work perfectly just as a stock replacement; that's what I have now, and now I have the light color I wanted (withish, rather than yellow). I didn't want the DRLs any brighter, nor to mess with the wiring, so perfect solution, and only $20

. No issues yet; they should last a while with that low voltage.

Poleposition · 05-29-2010, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by elp_jc

The GP Thunders work perfectly just as a stock replacement; that's what I have now, and now I have the light color I wanted (withish, rather than yellow). I didn't want the DRLs any brighter, nor to mess with the wiring, so perfect solution, and only $20

. No issues yet; they should last a while with that low voltage.

Agreed

lm1z · 05-29-2010, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Poleposition

Agreed

Totally agree but it looks like I got a faulty set. Maybe next time

Krozi · 05-30-2010, 12:29 AM

Mine are just fine...just get another set..

albertM3 · 05-30-2010, 09:38 AM

I just removed my GPthunders 8500k because during daytime the outer ring is not visible in contrast to the stock lights. During daytime the white color is too close to daylight and there is not enough contrast to bring out the outer ring.

J08M3 · 05-30-2010, 10:38 AM

for a while I had these bulbs with the camaross "elite" kit, the one that keeps full voltage when you turn the headlights on. It was pretty cool, looked better than most of the aftermarket LED solutions out there.

lm1z · 05-30-2010, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krozi

Mine are just fine...just get another set..

Totally agree.
Will definitely try this a 2nd time.

lm1z · 05-30-2010, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J08M3

for a while I had these bulbs with the camaross "elite" kit, the one that keeps full voltage when you turn the headlights on. It was pretty cool, looked better than most of the aftermarket LED solutions out there.

do you still have your adapter?
i contacted him and he doesn't make them anymore.

if you still have it i would love to take it off your hands!

Alex@Alpine · 05-30-2010, 05:53 PM

I am sure it is just a simple defect and can be replaced by contacting the vendor.

Also make sure the bulb is flush with the socket, sometimes people install the bulbs and one of the tabs of the bulb do not clip in causing a none flush fitment and loss of light/color.

J08M3 · 05-30-2010, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lm1z

do you still have your adapter?
i contacted him and he doesn't make them anymore.

if you still have it i would love to take it off your hands!

I think I still do.... I have to dig through my garage.

05-29-2010, 06:03 PM	#1
lm1z Major 194 Rep 1,278 Posts Drives: 2017 GT350 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Frisco, TX iTrader: (22)	GP Thunder Issue Searched everywhere for this but couldn't find the thread. Someone on E90 post or M3 post had an issue with the driver side color not matching to the passenger side color. I am having this exact same issue. My driver side is much whiter than the passenger side. I definitely think you get what you pay for, but I'm trying to see if there are any solutions for this. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. __________________ PAST 2007 Black Sapphire E90 335i, 2010 Jerez Black E92 M3, 2012 Mineral White E92 M3, 2013 Singapore Grey F10 M5, 2016 Azurite Black F80 M3, CURRENT 2017 Oxford White GT350
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r_seng End Game 7 Rep 350 Posts Drives: Devil's Chariot Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (0)	I remember reading about this issue. Which vendor did you purchase these from? (Just curious, not saying it's the vendor's fault)
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lm1z Major 194 Rep 1,278 Posts Drives: 2017 GT350 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Frisco, TX iTrader: (22)	E92 Lighting. The bulbs are in the trash right now. $20 bucks well spent. __________________ PAST 2007 Black Sapphire E90 335i, 2010 Jerez Black E92 M3, 2012 Mineral White E92 M3, 2013 Singapore Grey F10 M5, 2016 Azurite Black F80 M3, CURRENT 2017 Oxford White GT350
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JCtx Major General 258 Rep 5,012 Posts Drives: No BMW yet Join Date: May 2008 Location: El Paso TX iTrader: (0)	The GP Thunders work perfectly just as a stock replacement; that's what I have now, and now I have the light color I wanted (withish, rather than yellow). I didn't want the DRLs any brighter, nor to mess with the wiring, so perfect solution, and only $20 . No issues yet; they should last a while with that low voltage.
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Krozi Colonel 167 Rep 2,736 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 ///M3 Alpine White Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoFla - Bonita Springs iTrader: (24)	Mine are just fine...just get another set.. __________________ 2008 E92 ///M3 Alpine White//Fox Red//6MT// Florida Bimmer - Join us on FaceBook!
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albertM3 Private 26 Rep 50 Posts Drives: E92M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	I just removed my GPthunders 8500k because during daytime the outer ring is not visible in contrast to the stock lights. During daytime the white color is too close to daylight and there is not enough contrast to bring out the outer ring.
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J08M3 Major General 285 Rep 6,007 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 COUPE Join Date: May 2008 Location: NEW YORK iTrader: (8)	for a while I had these bulbs with the camaross "elite" kit, the one that keeps full voltage when you turn the headlights on. It was pretty cool, looked better than most of the aftermarket LED solutions out there. __________________
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Alex@Alpine Colonel 1303 Rep 2,441 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: United States iTrader: (50)	I am sure it is just a simple defect and can be replaced by contacting the vendor. Also make sure the bulb is flush with the socket, sometimes people install the bulbs and one of the tabs of the bulb do not clip in causing a none flush fitment and loss of light/color.
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