Renowned for its stylish Italian lines and relatively compact size, the Alfa Romeo 159 has won several international design awards. It remained in production between 2005 and 2011, making a star appearance in the 2008 James Bond movie Quantum of Solace. The lighting technology used in this car is however more than 15 years old today.
Factory-fitted options included H7 / H1 halogen and D1S / H1 bi-xenon headlight made by Automotive Lighting.
The halogen version features a 3-inch H7 projector, producing an average light beam. In many cases, its light output has been further compromised as bulb heat and general aging cause the reflective layer to peel off.
The bi-xenon setup features a 3.0-inch projector, designed in the late 90s. These Valeo projectors are known to lose their reflective layer right to the point where they become black inside, causing dangerously low light output.
Needless to say, buying new or used original headlights for your Alfa Romeo 159 is not recommended. But there is fortunately no need for that. Whether your car was factory-fitted with H7 / H1 halogen or D1S / H1 bi-xenon headlights, there are upgrade kits that will fit inside your existing headlights.
These complete retrofit kits not only provide you with superior brightness and durability; they are also more affordable than average Alfa Romeo 159 xenon headlights with bulbs and ballasts, and since all components are brand new, they come with a 2-year warranty. Additional benefits over OEM headlights include Canbus-proof designs and effortless halogen-to-xenon conversions. What’s more, the levelling systems will work without any adjustments to the headlight connectors, and you can use any ballasts that you might already own to save further on xenon upgrades.
No matter which retrofit upgrade kit you pick, you will improve the light output considerably, making for safer and more enjoyable driving. And, of course, your Alfa Romeo 159 will look awesome with the luxurious bright light of the latest xenon technology.
