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      09-20-2008, 11:46 PM   #1
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GP Thunders only alternative for whiter lights?

Hi All,

Just wondering. The GP Thunders 8500K seems rather inexpensive. I always assume that inexpensive is not so good, but still everyone seems to get those.

What would be a (better) alternative for these GP Thunders?

Thanks,

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I know how you feel...but till something else comes out let me tell you, I got the Gp 8500k and i think they look real nice IMHO
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i don't know if these will work but I love the way they look: http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e60...ners-look.html
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Hi All,

Just wondering. The GP Thunders 8500K seems rather cheap. I always assume that cheap is not so good, but still everyone seems to get those.

What would be a (better) alternative for these GP Thunders?

Thanks,

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Inexpensive != Cheap

Businesses make a shitload of money of people that think otherwise.
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they are cheap, but seem to work just fine to me. I figured at $15 if they sucked I could just buy something else with no real loss.
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they are cheap, but seem to work just fine to me. I figured at $15 if they sucked I could just buy something else with no real loss.
As long as that's the only loss, I agree...

I might give it shot

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i don't know if these will work but I love the way they look: http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e60...ners-look.html
Do you think they fit the E92 M3?
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gp thunders fit on both e90 and e92 without any problems

for e92 coupe

angel eyes =h8 35W halogen bulb or h8 led
fog lights=h8 35Whalogen bulb/ h11 55W if you have a mtech-bumper
corner lights=h3 55W

xenons are d1s bulb type

for e90 sedan

h7 55W= low and high beam, d1s if you already have xenons
h11 55W= for fog lights
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I know how you feel...but till something else comes out let me tell you, I got the Gp 8500k and i think they look real nice IMHO


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gp thunders fit on both e90 and e92 without any problems

for e90 sedan

h7 55W= low and high beam, d1s if you already have xenons
h11 55W= for fog lights
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I checked your website. I have a E90 M3 w/ Xenon lights.
Which one should I buy (7500K and 8500K types please).

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I checked your website. I have a E90 M3 w/ Xenon lights.
Which one should I buy (7500K and 8500K types please).

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I like the 7500k, 8500k looks too blue
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I've bought the 7,500k ones. I'm fitting them this afternoon, so i'll tell you how they look...
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I've bought the 7,500k ones. I'm fitting them this afternoon, so i'll tell you how they look...
I was told that 7500Ks are for Halo and M3 has Xenons, so don;t you need D1s??
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Mine has the zenons too. For the halo (driving lights) my e92 coupe took the H8 12v 35w bulbs. Not sure if its different for the 4 door, but it will should tell you in the drivers handbook.

I finished fitting the 7,500k bulb a while ago, i was suprised how easy it was to change. I'm pleased by how they look when they are in the daytime running lights mode, but when you turn the main beam xenons on they go a bit yellow. It looks like they dim when you turn your xenons on which makes them turn yellow. But not a big problem.
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Hi All,

Just wondering. The GP Thunders 8500K seems rather cheap. I always assume that cheap is not so good, but still everyone seems to get those.

What would be a (better) alternative for these GP Thunders?

Thanks,

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At this time, the GP Thunders are the best way to go. We sell hundreds of those all the time, and they look great. Even if they're inexpensive, they're the best alternative right now. The installation is very easy too. Right now, we are doing our best to get the latest product for the community--and once we do, you guys will know
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At this time, the GP Thunders are the best way to go. We sell hundreds of those all the time, and they look great. Even if they're inexpensive, they're the best alternative right now. The installation is very easy too. Right now, we are doing our best to get the latest product for the community--and once we do, you guys will know
and if you do decide to order the Gp's, i recommend ordering through **********s...had my lights in about four days, and they look great
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At this time, the GP Thunders are the best way to go. We sell hundreds of those all the time, and they look great. Even if they're inexpensive, they're the best alternative right now. The installation is very easy too. Right now, we are doing our best to get the latest product for the community--and once we do, you guys will know
Thanks James,

However still confused: the M3 comes with Xenon lights. I was told I need the D1s instead of the 7500Ks? Can you tell me what type I need if I want whiter lights on my M3 Sedan w/Xenon lights?

Thanks!
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Another option are the Xenesis Bulbs we carry which are designed to match the OEM xenons. These would be optimal if you want a pure white output rather than the blue look.
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