PIAA bulbs

[LowNotSlow]

I don't know if anybody else has had experience with them, but mine sucked.

Had a set (that's 4 in my case) and they all burned out after 8 months. That's just stupid for how expensive they are (around $80 a set). I had the extreme whites btw.

I had heard such good things about them, but I'm really unimpressed. I replaced them all with GE Blackhawks, which are brighter than the PIAA's, we'll see about their longevity.

 

[96greencivic]

Interesting. Never heard of GE Blackhawks. How do you like them? I have some Nokyas. A little more blue then I like to have. When they blow, I want something that is more white then blue.

 

[JohnS.]

I'm rocking the PIAA H3 Ion Crystals right now. They make the housing get pretty hot but I haven't had any issues yet. Have been using them for about 1-2 months now.

 

[Tom]

i've had my piaa's for almost 3 years now, and no issue's or complaints.

 

[LowNotSlow]

Interesting. Never heard of GE Blackhawks. How do you like them? I have some Nokyas. A little more blue then I like to have. When they blow, I want something that is more white then blue.

The Blackhawks aren't as white as the PIAA's were, but the light output is better.

 

[Evan.]

Ive had piaa fog light bulbs (h3) in yellow for a long time now, Id say about 6-8 months with no problems - very bright too.

 

[LowNotSlow]

6-8 months isn't a long time though, especially for spending $160 on the two sets. 18 months, sure, I'd deal with that.

 

[Astheros]

hows the overall experiences....i am planning on buying the new plasma gtx's soon.

 

[stealthy]

i had some piaa's for over a year and no problem til i accidently shattered it or else id still have them. they were great

 

[Kaotic_Zeus]

maybe you didn't install the bulbs correctly and touched the actual bulb with your greasy fingers.

 

[stealthy]

maybe you didn't install the bulbs correctly and touched the actual bulb with your greasy fingers.

no, when i changed my headlight housings i didnt screw the bulb in all the way and it rattled out. i was in a hurry

 

[LowNotSlow]

maybe you didn't install the bulbs correctly and touched the actual bulb with your greasy fingers.

I wear rubber gloves when I change bulbs.

 

[baddadan]

PIAA are suppose to be one of the best. They been around forever. But I had experience with the plasma bulbs for my fogs and they lasted the entire time I had my Max

 

[XGENRACER]

PIAA are suppose to be one of the best. They been around forever. But I had experience with the plasma bulbs for my fogs and they lasted the entire time I had my Max

Mine are still going strong and I have had them for 9 months...knock on wood....

 

[Cambo]

which GE nighthawks are you using? cause theres different types i think. im thinking about picking up a set but dont know which ones to get. are yuo running them on OEM headlights?