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159 Headlights On A 156, Is That Possible?

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Hi there, newbie here

(I'm not sure where to post correctly, so here it goes)

 

I inherit a 2006 Alfa 156, which I love (couldn't justify the price and size of the 159 to drive short distance to work)...

 

Anyway, my son also "forbids" me to sell it anytime, cause he loves the rear door handles!

 

Jokes aside, what I really love on the 159, are the aggressive looks of the front headlights and since my 156 has a cracked light I thought I could upgrade to the 159s?

 

If not, what's stopping me from removing the front (80's style) shield of the 156 headlights?

 

Is it possible, wise or dumb?

 

Please enlighten me :)

Cheers Ric

 

 

 

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Edited by rvcasa

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Can't remember what year they done it but what about fitting a facelift 156 front end to yours? (Unless yours is already a facelift :LOL:)

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I have seen it done, or seen a pic at least. It doesn't look right in my opinion as the 159 is wider than the 156

 

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If you are after a more aggressive look you could "GTA" your existing headlights (there is a guide online some ware) or if you have deep pockets try and get hold of some. Depending on the colour of your car it could make a big difference.

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Cheers.

@ LJ_GQV: A facelift is not an option as both the hood & front bumpers & guards would have to be replaced. $$$.

(it would perhaps be cheaper to re-fit the 156's rear door handles on a 159...

(which is almost possible as 159 are wider)

 

@ HarryP156: Mine is a 2006 model. Quite different from your photo (early 2000s?)

I was told it may not work due to new electrics/new computer system on 159?

 

 

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Edited by rvcasa

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Anything is possible just a matter of time and money the ones harry p has pic of are 159 lights on a 156

As he says personally don't think they look right the're out of proportion

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I didn't look properly...

(I'm camping w/ iPhone)

 

I thought it was Photoshopped

I can see now in detail...

I'm now convinced it could very well work!

I just hope I don't have to take it to Poland to get it done!

 

Will checked the eBay ones too.

Cheers. :)

 

P.S. this is mine, it looks like the 159's head lights except they're not bare. They have a plastic cover over them that's getting sun burnt and mucky/dusty inside (which cannot be opened for cleaning or I would have removed plastic shield all together).

 

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Edited by rvcasa

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Yes but if you look at the pics of the black one thats had the conversion it doesn't look as good as those do.

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