Installed LED angel eyes (GP thunder comparison)

DTNJNQ · 09-19-2011, 04:57 AM

I've had GP Thunders 8500K installed for a few week. The color is better than the OEM globes however they are not as white as I would like.

Last week I bought a set of LED angel eye globes from ebay for a very reasonable price. So reasonable that I had nothing to lose. I'm very happy with the results. A lot better than the GP thunder. See comparison photo. GP Thunders on the left and ebay LED on the right.

I saw Liub's Alpines angel eyes the other day and these are very comparable. Haven't done a side by side comparison with the Alpines to verify this.

mcmn · 09-19-2011, 05:03 AM

they look pretty good. would be interested in a comparision against the LUX.

DTNJNQ · 09-19-2011, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by mcmn

they look pretty good. would be interested in a comparision against the LUX.

Happy to compare with Lux if anybody has got them in Melbourne. They are 1/10th the price of the LUX

CrustyNoodle · 09-19-2011, 06:58 AM

They look great!

Can you post a link to the ones you got?

DTNJNQ · 09-19-2011, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by CrustyNoodle

They look great!

Can you post a link to the ones you got?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2-9W-H8-C...item1e66fee1f6

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 09-19-2011, 07:32 AM

they look slightly 'less bright' than the GPs.. which are slightly less bright than stock... so how do these hold up in sunlight/daytime driving?

DTNJNQ · 09-19-2011, 07:43 AM

Installed them tonight so have not seen them in daylight yet. Even though they may not look like it in the photo, they are brighter than the GP's.

vans · 09-20-2011, 09:12 PM

I got those LED's on mine now, not the best for daytime.

but it does cost a fraction of the LUX ones.

curious on the LUX to see how it looks in flesh

Liub · 09-20-2011, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by vans

I got those LED's on mine now, not the best for daytime.

but it does cost a fraction of the LUX ones.

curious on the LUX to see how it looks in flesh

We can take a few photos next time and see how they compare to my Alpines.

DTNJNQ · 09-20-2011, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Liub

We can take a few photos next time and see how they compare to my Alpines.

Liub - Happy to drive down to see you when you have some time so that we can compare these to your Alpines.

Liub · 09-21-2011, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by DTNJNQ

Liub - Happy to drive down to see you when you have some time so that we can compare these to your Alpines.

Sounds good actually, perhaps lunchtime next week sometime?

Tab135 · 09-21-2011, 01:33 AM

i just brought a set of these, will let you know how i go with it all

DTNJNQ · 09-21-2011, 06:53 AM

Here's some quick day light photos. First one is with direct strong sun from front and the other is sun from the rear.

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DTNJNQ · 09-21-2011, 11:19 PM

Here's another day time photo

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Luca335 · 10-06-2011, 10:00 PM

Hello there,

Are these led lights quite visible during day time? Sometimes it's difficult to tell in the pictures. I installed GPT 8500K but I find them kind of pinkish, and when the Xenon is on, the two middle rings dim a bit and the color turn more yellowish. I am thinking about Lux but would like to know your opinion, is the Lux better than this? Thanks.

Eddie135 · 10-07-2011, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by vans

I got those LED's on mine now, not the best for daytime.

but it does cost a fraction of the LUX ones.

curious on the LUX to see how it looks in flesh

Vans

Do you have the link to those LED you have bought.

I am planning to change mine (currently Phillips Crystal Vision on my angel eyes), not happy with the colour temperature, does not match my HID. Still looks abit dull yellowish when I switched on my HID.

If I don't , it looks white alone.

vans · 10-07-2011, 02:16 AM

hmm not sure mate. I look for it hey.

DTNJNQ · 10-08-2011, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Luca335

Hello there,

Are these led lights quite visible during day time? Sometimes it's difficult to tell in the pictures. I installed GPT 8500K but I find them kind of pinkish, and when the Xenon is on, the two middle rings dim a bit and the color turn more yellowish. I am thinking about Lux but would like to know your opinion, is the Lux better than this? Thanks.

They are visible during the day. The inner one is brighter than the outer one during the day but I believe this is the case with the Lux.

I haven't seen the lux other than in pictures however, they are almost ten times the price of these LED's and therefore I expect them to be better. In comparison to the GPT 8500K these are brighter and a lot whiter. For the cost you should try them. You can't go wrong

Luca335 · 10-08-2011, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DTNJNQ

They are visible during the day. The inner one is brighter than the outer one during the day but I believe this is the case with the Lux.

I haven't seen the lux other than in pictures however, they are almost ten times the price of these LED's and therefore I expect them to be better. In comparison to the GPT 8500K these are brighter and a lot whiter. For the cost you should try them. You can't go wrong

Thanks mate.

denfion · 11-23-2011, 09:45 PM

So you reckon that they are brighter than the GP? The GP is not quite good in day time though..

vans · 11-23-2011, 09:52 PM

Go Lux V3

they are brighter than normal LED but not as bright as the HID ones. Just right for me

RaihaX · 11-23-2011, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by denfion

So you reckon that they are brighter than the GP? The GP is not quite good in day time though..

if you want to see what the HID looks like you can see it on my car

09-19-2011, 04:57 AM	#1
DTNJNQ Captain 112 Rep 994 Posts Drives: M2, 135i, Xclass Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [8.66]	Installed LED angel eyes (GP thunder comparison) I've had GP Thunders 8500K installed for a few week. The color is better than the OEM globes however they are not as white as I would like. Last week I bought a set of LED angel eye globes from ebay for a very reasonable price. So reasonable that I had nothing to lose. I'm very happy with the results. A lot better than the GP thunder. See comparison photo. GP Thunders on the left and ebay LED on the right. I saw Liub's Alpines angel eyes the other day and these are very comparable. Haven't done a side by side comparison with the Alpines to verify this. Attached Images __________________ __________________________________________________ Last edited by DTNJNQ; 11-06-2011 at 03:57 AM..
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vans Tyrepower North Melbourne 16 Rep 364 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 135i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I got those LED's on mine now, not the best for daytime. but it does cost a fraction of the LUX ones. curious on the LUX to see how it looks in flesh
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Luca335 First Lieutenant 56 Rep 370 Posts Drives: AW 1M Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada iTrader: (0)	Hello there, Are these led lights quite visible during day time? Sometimes it's difficult to tell in the pictures. I installed GPT 8500K but I find them kind of pinkish, and when the Xenon is on, the two middle rings dim a bit and the color turn more yellowish. I am thinking about Lux but would like to know your opinion, is the Lux better than this? Thanks.
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vans Tyrepower North Melbourne 16 Rep 364 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 135i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Go Lux V3 they are brighter than normal LED but not as bright as the HID ones. Just right for me
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