rvcasa 1 Report post Posted March 4, 2014 (edited) 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 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited March 4, 2014 by rvcasa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samwilde681 2 Report post Posted March 4, 2014 Could you but a 159 and put 156 handles on it?? :Big Grin: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LJ_GQV 115 Report post Posted March 4, 2014 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 ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarryP156 7 Report post Posted March 22, 2014 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 Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyblo5 17 Report post Posted March 22, 2014 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarryP156 7 Report post Posted April 9, 2014 I don't think they work... www.harry-p.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rvcasa 1 Report post Posted April 9, 2014 (edited) 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? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited April 9, 2014 by rvcasa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibot123 16 Report post Posted April 9, 2014 (edited) 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 Edited April 9, 2014 by Gibot123 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibot123 16 Report post Posted April 9, 2014 What about these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Headlights-DRL-Look-Alfa-Romeo-156-AR100002-/201061187259?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_GPSSystems_GPSSystems&hash=item2ed02e3ebb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rvcasa 1 Report post Posted April 10, 2014 (edited) 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). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited April 10, 2014 by rvcasa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibot123 16 Report post Posted April 10, 2014 That looks good as it is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rvcasa 1 Report post Posted April 11, 2014 (edited) Look at the difference: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited April 11, 2014 by rvcasa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibot123 16 Report post Posted April 11, 2014 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites