GP Thunder 8500k Fitment issues resolution?

Patricius · 06-16-2008, 07:45 PM

Update: Just got the 7500k H8s and H3s from **********s - perfect fits without swapping the OEM grommets onto the GPs.

J08M3 · 06-16-2008, 08:08 PM

I haven't been able to notice any blue on the 7500k definitely noticed it on the 8500k

Z4dave · 06-18-2008, 04:11 AM

My 8500s switched grommets fits sorta snug but not like stock

berb_uk · 08-02-2008, 12:52 PM

I'm having trouble fitting the driver's side GP THunder 8500. The fitting turned anti-clockwise fine on the passenger side. But on the driver's side it only turns 30 degrees at most and is loose.

I understand that some of you had some success replacing the rubber grommets from the OEM's. But some of you had to bend the tabs - can you give me more information about that? How did you bend them? Towards the bulb, away from the bulb or in a completely different manner??

Help! Otherwise I hope that ElectronicWoot accept a return of my GP Thunders!

ihyln · 08-02-2008, 01:02 PM

I still havent put in my 7500s because I had such a nightmare with the fitment issue that I could barely put my stock bulb back on. The passenger side was impossible to budge so I left that lone.

Keto · 08-02-2008, 02:25 PM

My 8500's went in flawlessly.

berb_uk · 08-02-2008, 02:53 PM

I just tried switching the bulbs and the same bulb that didn't work on the drivers side doesn't work on the passengers side so it is the bulb that is a problem.

Will be returning these 8500's then...

moog55 · 08-02-2008, 03:54 PM

i installed my 8500s in about 10 minutes. didn't have to replace the grommets either. they fit very snug. 8500s are perfect color-wise.

hamann330ci · 08-05-2008, 01:35 AM

Has anyone tried this LED solution?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/L-103...pagenameZWDVW#

Nucking Futs! · 08-11-2008, 03:22 AM

Before I order, can anyone confirm these are the right versions of the GP Thunder 7500k's?

H8 - 35w
H3 - 55w

Also, wouldn't these 5800k bulbs be more of a white (brighter) color than the 7500k's? Not sure if the brand's any good but they're from the same distributors as the GP Thunders:

******************************/subcat.asp?c=XD5_5800k

Thx!

ihyln · 08-11-2008, 08:31 AM

Don't waste your money on these. You will be sorely disappointed.

booforty · 08-11-2008, 09:02 AM

changed my stock xenons (4300k) to 6000k and they now look awesome and match the 8500k GP Thunders nicely

ihyln · 08-11-2008, 09:47 AM

Booforty, how much of a pain was it to change out the bulbs?

Nucking Futs! · 08-11-2008, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nucking Futs!

Before I order, can anyone confirm these are the right versions of the GP Thunder 7500k's?

H8 - 35w
H3 - 55w

Also, wouldn't these 5800k bulbs be more of a white (brighter) color than the 7500k's? Not sure if the brand's any good but they're from the same distributors as the GP Thunders:

******************************/subcat.asp?c=XD5_5800k

Thx!

E92-Lighting · 08-15-2008, 08:17 PM

gp thunder 7500k=hyper white

picture as shown

gp thunder 8500k=bluer version of 7500k

picture as shown

E92-Lighting · 08-15-2008, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ihyln

Booforty, how much of a pain was it to change out the bulbs?

install is less than five minutes

GT3 Tim · 08-15-2008, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keto

My 8500's went in flawlessly.

+1 and nice and snug too. Wonder why some are having issues? You would think the housing is farily consistently manufactured. The bulb bases are standard too, so wonder why the bulbs are not fitting well? Hmm.

Nucking Futs! · 08-16-2008, 03:22 AM

Yep, same here! Didn't have an issue at all. It's barely dimmer than stock bulbs but for $33 shipped I'm not complaining especially if it gets rid of the yellow oem look.

kitw · 07-21-2010, 06:51 PM

Sorry to Necro an old thread but I couldn't find any others and didn't want to start a new one. I just got a set of GP Thunders from JustPal on ebay. They are the new packaging, etc, but they both fit kinda crappy. Neither of them didn't fit, but both were loose. I tried swapping the rubber seals from the stock bulbs, but that didn't fix it. I ended up bending the tabs down with a set of channel locks, a little bend made both fit snuggly. Was a pain in the arse, though.

JCtx · 07-21-2010, 08:12 PM

Now that somebody else unearthed this thread

, has anybody tried these LED bulbs? They look just like the Japanese (Bellof?) a vendor here sells for $350

. Wonder what the difference is. Since they cost basically the same as GP Thunders, as long as they last the same amount of time (rather than a gazillion hours), I'd be fine. The only advantage over GP Thunders is they look white headlights on or off. And probably run cooler overall too. Comments welcome.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-pcs...Q5fAccessories

kitw · 07-22-2010, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elp_jc

Now that somebody else unearthed this thread

, has anybody tried these LED bulbs? They look just like the Japanese (Bellof?) a vendor here sells for $350

. Wonder what the difference is. Since they cost basically the same as GP Thunders, as long as they last the same amount of time (rather than a gazillion hours), I'd be fine. The only advantage over GP Thunders is they look white headlights on or off. And probably run cooler overall too. Comments welcome.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-pcs...Q5fAccessories

They wouldn't show up during the daytime, way too dim.

Kurohouou · 01-14-2011, 12:40 PM

Reviving an old thread. Just tried to install some GP Thunder 8500 bulbs on my 2011.5. No go, I tried replacing the orange seals with the oem ones but that didn't help either. I got the passenger side in but I couldn't get the driver side to go in for the life of me. Spent a good hour trying to get it in too. Waste of 30 dollars.

My 335i I got them installed a few years ago.. wasn't easy back then either. Wish they had better fitment

Also to note, even though the stock bulbs were yellower in color they were noticeably brighter. and when the headlights were turned on they were brighter then too. Both were the same color with the head lights on, but the stock bulb just burned brighter. So ill probably be sticking with the stock bulbs for now.

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berb_uk Private First Class 19 Rep 134 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	I'm having trouble fitting the driver's side GP THunder 8500. The fitting turned anti-clockwise fine on the passenger side. But on the driver's side it only turns 30 degrees at most and is loose. I understand that some of you had some success replacing the rubber grommets from the OEM's. But some of you had to bend the tabs - can you give me more information about that? How did you bend them? Towards the bulb, away from the bulb or in a completely different manner?? Help! Otherwise I hope that ElectronicWoot accept a return of my GP Thunders! __________________ _______________________________________ E93 M3 M-DCT JzB/Ext BB.
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ihyln Banned 85 Rep 3,384 Posts Drives: M3post sucks Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: M3post sucks iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00] 2002 530i [0.00]	I still havent put in my 7500s because I had such a nightmare with the fitment issue that I could barely put my stock bulb back on. The passenger side was impossible to budge so I left that lone.
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Keto Lieutenant Colonel 73 Rep 1,603 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: WHO DAT NATION iTrader: (1) Garage List 2015 BMW M3 [10.00]	My 8500's went in flawlessly. __________________ 2015 SO/SO MT M3 :: Exec : Lighting : Adaptive : HK : CF trim : Full leather : DAP : Black 19's : sunshade Crystalline tint 40%/70% on windshield : M performance mirrors, spoiler, splitters : Status Gruppe CF lip : RKP diffuser : Fully dechromed Bavsound Stage 1 : V1 Savvy hardwired : Self-coded
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berb_uk Private First Class 19 Rep 134 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	I just tried switching the bulbs and the same bulb that didn't work on the drivers side doesn't work on the passengers side so it is the bulb that is a problem. Will be returning these 8500's then... __________________ _______________________________________ E93 M3 M-DCT JzB/Ext BB.
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08-02-2008, 03:54 PM	#30
moog55 Major 55 Rep 1,113 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Seattle iTrader: (1)	i installed my 8500s in about 10 minutes. didn't have to replace the grommets either. they fit very snug. 8500s are perfect color-wise.
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hamann330ci Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 229 Posts Drives: 2002 E46 330ci Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Metairie, La iTrader: (1)	Has anyone tried this LED solution? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/L-103...pagenameZWDVW#
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Nucking Futs! Major 48 Rep 1,436 Posts Drives: E70 X5 M Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dallas, TX area iTrader: (15) Garage List 2013 BMW X5 M [0.00]	Before I order, can anyone confirm these are the right versions of the GP Thunder 7500k's? H8 - 35w H3 - 55w Also, wouldn't these 5800k bulbs be more of a white (brighter) color than the 7500k's? Not sure if the brand's any good but they're from the same distributors as the GP Thunders: *****************************/subcat.asp?c=XD5_5800k Thx! __________________ '13 E70* S63B44A '17 95B GTS
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ihyln Banned 85 Rep 3,384 Posts Drives: M3post sucks Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: M3post sucks iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00] 2002 530i [0.00]	Don't waste your money on these. You will be sorely disappointed.
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booforty Major General 337 Rep 8,811 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [0.00]	changed my stock xenons (4300k) to 6000k and they now look awesome and match the 8500k GP Thunders nicely
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ihyln Banned 85 Rep 3,384 Posts Drives: M3post sucks Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: M3post sucks iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00] 2002 530i [0.00]	Booforty, how much of a pain was it to change out the bulbs?
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08-15-2008, 08:17 PM	#37
E92-Lighting 860 Rep 35,253 Posts Drives: Next Generation LED Lighting Join Date: May 2008 Location: Walnut iTrader: (324)	gp thunder 7500k=hyper white picture as shown gp thunder 8500k=bluer version of 7500k picture as shown
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Nucking Futs! Major 48 Rep 1,436 Posts Drives: E70 X5 M Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dallas, TX area iTrader: (15) Garage List 2013 BMW X5 M [0.00]	Yep, same here! Didn't have an issue at all. It's barely dimmer than stock bulbs but for $33 shipped I'm not complaining especially if it gets rid of the yellow oem look. __________________ '13 E70 S63B44A '17 95B GTS
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kitw Colonel 471 Rep 2,991 Posts Drives: F91 M8, 991.2 GT3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (20)	Sorry to Necro an old thread but I couldn't find any others and didn't want to start a new one. I just got a set of GP Thunders from JustPal on ebay. They are the new packaging, etc, but they both fit kinda crappy. Neither of them didn't fit, but both were loose. I tried swapping the rubber seals from the stock bulbs, but that didn't fix it. I ended up bending the tabs down with a set of channel locks, a little bend made both fit snuggly. Was a pain in the arse, though.
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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)	Now that somebody else unearthed this thread , has anybody tried these LED bulbs? They look just like the Japanese (Bellof?) a vendor here sells for $350 . Wonder what the difference is. Since they cost basically the same as GP Thunders, as long as they last the same amount of time (rather than a gazillion hours), I'd be fine. The only advantage over GP Thunders is they look white headlights on or off. And probably run cooler overall too. Comments welcome. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-pcs...Q5fAccessories
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01-14-2011, 12:40 PM	#44
Kurohouou Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 206 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: East Side iTrader: (1)	Reviving an old thread. Just tried to install some GP Thunder 8500 bulbs on my 2011.5. No go, I tried replacing the orange seals with the oem ones but that didn't help either. I got the passenger side in but I couldn't get the driver side to go in for the life of me. Spent a good hour trying to get it in too. Waste of 30 dollars. My 335i I got them installed a few years ago.. wasn't easy back then either. Wish they had better fitment Also to note, even though the stock bulbs were yellower in color they were noticeably brighter. and when the headlights were turned on they were brighter then too. Both were the same color with the head lights on, but the stock bulb just burned brighter. So ill probably be sticking with the stock bulbs for now.
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