Being the first European car to offer options like digital radio and AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System), the Astra was ahead of time at its launch. This popular model remained in production between 2004 and 2009 in Europe, and it’s still in production in other parts of the world. But the lighting technology used in this car is more than 20 years old today.
Factory-fitted options included H7/H1 halogen and D2S/H7 adaptive bi-xenon headlights, both manufactured by Hella.
The halogen version features an H7 reflector that produces an average light beam even when new. In many cases, its light output has been further compromised as bulb heat and general ageing cause the reflective layer to peel off.
The bi-xenon setup features a 3.0-inch projector, designed in the late 90s. These 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 Opel Astra H is not recommended. But there is fortunately no need for that. Whether your car was factory-fitted with H7/H1 halogen or D2S/H7 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 Opel Astra H 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 Opel Astra H will look awesome with the luxurious bright light of the latest xenon technology.
