NightHawk bulbs

zionzr2 · Post by **zionzr2** » Wed Apr 06, 2005 1:16 am

I'm fixin to install these Hope they are better than stock and last more than a year!!

POLO · Post by **POLO** » Wed Apr 06, 2005 9:25 am

Mmm,i`m curious to see the difference with stock and with the silvestar.Can you reviews for us?And un pic if possible will be great. I know that in other post somebody already try this bulb,i think it was Bigred.

POLO · Post by **POLO** » Wed Apr 06, 2005 9:29 am

I find the post that i was talking about.http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=12967

zionzr2 · Post by **zionzr2** » Wed Apr 06, 2005 9:36 am

I'll get some pics soon I have a couple of b4 pics andI'll post when i get antoher chance to get the after shots.This will compare stock to the NH's I just hope they have a better life than the SS's...This bulb does differ in one huge way. there is NO sheen or tint to the glass on the bulb. Like there is with the SS's.I'll get my first test of real life comparison on my way home from work in a little while.

zionzr2 · Post by **zionzr2** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 3:01 am

UPDATE:These bulbs are MUCH brighter than stock! Not much color difference, but not really needed, I wanted brighter!!

bud_one · Post by **bud_one** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 3:04 am

Do you think they're better than the silverstars..?

rAERRK · Post by **rAERRK** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 3:52 am

In for installed pics

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 10:29 am

Cool! I've been very close to picking up a pair, but after I've been burned by too many $ilver 's I've not been too willing to take the plunge. Hmm, if they have some longevity to them, and improve nightime driving, we have a winner. Only time will tell!

Toasted7 · Post by **Toasted7** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 11:51 am

How much do those bulbs run? I assume they are about the same as Silverstars? I have been burnt by silverstars and wanted to find an alternative... maybe this is it.

Jahntassa · Post by **Jahntassa** » Sat Apr 09, 2005 12:03 am

Does it have a wattage rating on the package?

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Sat Apr 09, 2005 8:56 am

They're a bit over $25 a pair at your local Wal-Mart. So quite a bit cheaper!

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Sat Apr 09, 2005 9:23 am

Here in Canada they are the same price as SS within a buck or two.

Fast Eddie · Post by **Fast Eddie** » Sun Apr 10, 2005 10:51 am

I installed a Nighthawk on my right headlight to replace a Cool Blue that burnt out after 18 months. Waiting for the right to burn out before I replace it, since it's a little more of a knuckle buster with the battery in the way.In comparision, the Cool Blue is whiter (& bluer) looking, while the Nighthawk is brighter. Not really convinced the higher price of the Nighthawk is worth it over the Cool Blues.

zionzr2 · Post by **zionzr2** » Sun Apr 10, 2005 1:07 pm

Quote, originally posted by Jahntassa Â»Does it have a wattage rating on the package?The wattage ratting is the same as the stock bulbs 55w for low beam and 60W for the high.Quote, originally posted by bud_one Â»Do you think they're better than the silverstars..?They will be if they last longer... have to wait and see on that....Quote, originally posted by Toasted7 Â»How much do those bulbs run? I assume they are about the same as Silverstars? I have been burnt by silverstars and wanted to find an alternative... maybe this is it.I paid $25. for the pair at walmart. the SS went for $39. for the pair.

rainvibe · Post by **rainvibe** » Tue May 24, 2005 2:55 pm

Out with those shortlived SS, in with the hawks. Too much daylight this time of year so have not been able to put them to the true test. Looks good in the garage though

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Tue May 24, 2005 8:21 pm

Count me in as well as the "never buying SS again" cost me 68$CDN for a pair and it did not last one year I am wondering about the cool blues.........

Mr. Poopypants · Post by **Mr. Poopypants** » Tue May 24, 2005 8:23 pm

Quote, originally posted by ArcsVibe Â»Count me in as well as the "never buying SS again" cost me 68$CDN for a pair and it did not last one year I am wondering about the cool blues.........I have the cool blues, they last a little bit longer than the SS.

zionzr2 · Post by **zionzr2** » Sun Jul 03, 2005 11:58 pm

3 month update!!!They are still doing great!!

POLO · Post by **POLO** » Mon Jul 04, 2005 2:58 am

Can you put a picture for us for comparision.

zionzr2 · Post by **zionzr2** » Mon Jul 04, 2005 4:07 am

Quote, originally posted by POLO Â»Can you put a picture for us for comparision.Sorry I thought i had one in my computer....I'll try and get some up in the next day or so....I know there are some before pics somewhere in the forums.please stay tunned

POLO · Post by **POLO** » Mon Jul 04, 2005 5:07 am

thanks.

Toasted7 · Post by **Toasted7** » Tue Jul 05, 2005 1:14 am

I'd like to see what these look like and if they are really worth it. I know that the SS were worth it for brightness, but I hated paying that much for a bulb that only lasted less than a year!

zionzr2 · Post by **zionzr2** » Tue Jul 05, 2005 3:25 am

Well I start with the B4 shots!! I'll get the After Shots tonight when it gets dark...BEFORE:Sorry if they are a tad blurry. and the stocks came out a bit more yellow than real life!!This is from inside abit more true again these are the stocks AFTER!!Here they go... The pictures dont really do them much justice.The two drivers P.O.V. shoots are taken roughly from the same location. A county park across from my apartment complex..

zionzr2 · Post by **zionzr2** » Tue Jul 05, 2005 11:57 am

^Bump^

Toasted7 · Post by **Toasted7** » Tue Jul 05, 2005 12:02 pm

From what I can tell from the pics... they "appear" to be better than the stock. Is that true in person?

zionzr2 · Post by **zionzr2** » Tue Jul 05, 2005 12:06 pm

Quote, originally posted by Toasted7 Â»From what I can tell from the pics... they "appear" to be better than the stock. Is that true in person?MUCH better than stock!!!!!!Like I mentioned earlier not quite as "white" as SS or others, but just as bright. The biggest difference is there is NO colored film on the bulb.

Toasted7 · Post by **Toasted7** » Tue Jul 05, 2005 12:09 pm

Might have to pickup a set of these and give 'em a try... I can't see too well at night anyway, especially in the rain!

zionzr2 · Post by **zionzr2** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 11:18 pm

8 months now and still happy

binary · Post by **binary** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 10:35 am

Quote, originally posted by zionzr2 Â»8 months now and still happyCool. Most lamps get dimmer over time before they finally die off. Perhaps swapping your dim ones out also made them appear brighter?Either way the end result looks nice. I need to aim mine up, first before swapping out the OEM bulbs - this 8pm drive home with such a limited view sucks!But I have to say - the brights live up to their name. Wow!

zionzr2 · Post by **zionzr2** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 10:46 am

the stocks bulbs were just less than a year old when i swapped them for the nighthawks. Now i need to swap the fogs, and also the bulbs in my wife's Cavy.

Celtic_Curse · Post by **Celtic_Curse** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 10:59 am

I tried the Nighthawks paid $25 dollarsfor each bulb at crappy tire. They were too yellow for me I switched back to my Eurolite Fusions at $30 for both and they are brighter and whiter. I'll use the Nighthawks only in an emergency. Just my 2 cents.

mcgusto82 · Post by **mcgusto82** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 4:39 pm

i've had my euro design for a yr now. no burning up or melted connector.

zionzr2 · Post by **zionzr2** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 10:03 pm

16 months and they are still working fine!!

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 1:10 pm

I ran across some NightHawk bulbs tonight at Wal*Mart, clear #1157's. Said on the package they were 20% brighter than standard bulbs... I didn't see any amber ones, a brighter set to put up front for the turn signals would be pretty cool... So if anyone has something that takes 1157's in the tail lights and you want brighter, there ya go. lol!

Katscan · Post by **Katscan** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 10:26 pm

Why do I feel like Im one of the few that have had good luck with the SS's? The pair I got for my lil ford lasted me more than a year and a half, maybe 2 years. I cant say how long they would have lasted since I traded it in while they were still working.Not sure if its your camera but those dont look brighter than SS's

DopeVibeGT · Post by **DopeVibeGT** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 10:15 pm

I like SS's, but I do get tired of replacing them every 6 months or so. Right now, I went back to stock headlights for the time being.

zionzr2 · Post by **zionzr2** » Sun Jan 07, 2007 11:26 pm

Well One of my nighthawks went out on Jan 1 07. just shy of 2 years. They have been a great bulb and I do recommend them. But in my case the SS are avaliable for now for much much cheaper.Replaced with the Underpriced Silverstars i got for Christmas.

the1stacekiller · Post by **the1stacekiller** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 12:05 am

I replaced my burnt out bulb with Nighthawks.. much brighter than stock.. not as bright as SS... but when ever I use SS they seem to always burn out after 1-1.5 years of use.. if the NH last more than 2 years I will recommend them over SS because of Durability. And the NH are at least 15-20% brighter than stock.cheers

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 7:03 am

I don't know what everyone is complaining about... I had a set of SS in a 94 cavalier for 4 years and then gave them to my father after I sold the car and they still lasted another 2 years before one bit the dust. My wifes car has ss in it and they have been in there for 3 years now, no, more like 4 years this may.

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 7:18 am

They SS burn out quickly on the Vibe because they are low, high beam and DRL, so they are always on with varying power going through them.

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 11:14 am

You're definitely in the minority there. I know what I was complaining about, I paid $80 for the four up front, one headlight died, replaced it for another $20. When the other headlight died, I dumped them in favor of standard halogens but still had the fogs in. Then like magic, both silverstar fogs were blown simultaneously. So no more bulb "upgrades" for me ever again. The stock ones will probably last until the car is paid off.

the1stacekiller · Post by **the1stacekiller** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 12:19 am

I've tried SS in Two cars and they always burnt out within 1-2 years... I wish they lasted longer.. too much hastle to take half the car apart to change a bulb.. Sticking with NH and hoping for better results..

Vibe_dude · Post by **Vibe_dude** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 9:25 am

Just bought a set of low beam NH for my 98 honda accord.have not put them in yet but will let u know how they go.

DopeVibeGT · Post by **DopeVibeGT** » Wed Jan 10, 2007 9:41 am

Hmm, takes me about 2 min. to replace mine. As for SS's, they dont last as long as I would like, but theres no other bulbs out there that are this bright and light up the road and at $39 ($24 after pepboys mail in rebate), and are also legal.

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 7:54 am

the cavs both have dual beam head lights. And my wifes 2000 cav had drls. Go figure....*shrugs**

Vibe_dude · Post by **Vibe_dude** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 10:14 am

well i have got to use my NH in my 98 accord........amd wow want a freakin differance.........i can actually see where Iam going....well worth the $$ i spent....just hope they last longer than 2 years..they were a real pain to get them in.

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