GE Nighthawk replacement bulbs, and fog light question

[John32070]

Consumer Reports did a test with aftermarket headlight bulbs and the test showed the Nighthawks improved visibility on the Ridgeline up to 500ft, has anyone changed their's out for these? Notice any difference?

I have the Honda installed fog lights, and I've noticed that on wet pavement at night which is where I really like having them, they don't seem to make that much of an improvement as the factory installed ones on the Dodge Dakota's I previously had. Only thing I really notice is they light up to the outside (periphrial) more. I've never really looked, but I don't think there is any adjustment to them. Are the headlights just that good that the fog lights aren't as needed as you think?

[hikalot]

I changed my headlights and installed Silverstar and also changed my fog lights to PIAA xtrem white plus and I'm very satisfied with it.

I tried also the nighthawk on my old CR-V and was not too impressed. I have to admit that the headlight covers are not in perfect condition. There's like a yellow film in the plastic which is not anymore transparent.

[Wrascal]

Only thing I really notice is they light up to the outside (periphrial) more.

That is what fog lights are supposed to do, shine a low and wide beam of light under the fog base.

[xridgelinex]

I switched and love them...

I know by your posts you are new here... Welcome...

Not to be rude, but to get most of your questions answered, try doing a search...........

[Cajun Country Ridgeline]

I HAVE HAD MY GE NIGHTHAWKS FOR OVER 1 YEAR AND BELIEVE ME, THEY ARE EXCELLENT.

YOU CAN TELL THE DIFFERENCE DAY OR NIGHT, BUT ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT. GOING THROUGH OUR SUBDIVISION AT NIGHT, IT WILL LIGHT UP STOP SIGNS OVER TWO BLOCKS AWAY.

GET ON A DARK NIGHT ON A BACK ROAD AND NOTICE HOW WELL IT LIGHTS UP THE ROAD IN FRONT OF YOU. YOU WILL NOTICE IT IS MUCH FURTHER THAN YOU ARE USE TO SEEING.

EXCELLENT INVESTMENT FOR LESS THAN $30.00. GOT MINE AT THE WALMART.

GOOD LUCK!

[tlaudio]

For $30 they can not be beat!

I also have had mine in for over a year. No problems at all.

The OEM floodlights do exactly what I want. They do a great job at lighting up the sides of the street. GREAT for seeing deer BEFORE they hit you!

I would buy them!

[Raplon]

My 3 closest WalMarts don't have them in 9003 mount. Searched online: no results. Where do you get them from?

[Lingered_I]

Originally Posted by John32070

I've never really looked, but I don't think there is any adjustment to them.

There is an adjustment knob on the back of the fog lamps.

http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/f...d=112456450 1

[TheRidgester]

Originally Posted by John32070

Consumer Reports did a test with aftermarket headlight bulbs and the test showed the Nighthawks improved visibility on the Ridgeline up to 500ft, has anyone changed their's out for these? Notice any difference?

I have the Honda installed fog lights, and I've noticed that on wet pavement at night which is where I really like having them, they don't seem to make that much of an improvement as the factory installed ones on the Dodge Dakota's I previously had. Only thing I really notice is they light up to the outside (periphrial) more. I've never really looked, but I don't think there is any adjustment to them. Are the headlights just that good that the fog lights aren't as needed as you think?

Ge Nighthawks did rate higher in the Ridgeline.... this report from last yr says it's about 400 feet
Replacement Headlight Bulbs - Test Report

[MikeT]

Anyone out there know why the OEM lights are rated at 55 watts low beam and 60 watts high beam for the Ridgeline?

Are the GE Nighthawks street legal with their rated wattage of 60 low beam and 67 high beam?