Opel Astra 2000 MK4 - Replacing interior lighting

TheDoc

Hi guys,

Figure this is as good a place as any to start. I'm looking to replace the interior lighting in my Astra with LEDs. Was toying with the idea of some funky colouring but think I'll just go safe with white for now.

I've been having a look and there seems to be a rake of stores online to get this stuff, all ranging in price.

From my understanding and reading, replacing the interior lighting is simply a case of replacing a bulb which is fine.

Obviously would be brilliant if maybe there was any Astra owners who have done this and could give me a lead, but ideally I'm looking for a store in Dublin I can either walkin or buy online. Would rather keep the business domestic then shopping foreign. Although the various pricing from abroad ( 4 euro for full interior LED kits) is pretty tempting.

All help greatly appreciated, also toying with the idea of replacing the lighting units at the front and back of the car. Looking at "smoked" effect lighting for the back units for starters, seen a few and they look excellent.

colm_mcm

Re the rear lights, facelift models got these units as standard, along with black headlights instead of silver. They really freshen up the looks.

Colour coding the handles and rubbing strips is worth doing too.

Re LEDs, I find buying them in an actual shop ridiculously expensive, online is the only way to go for LEDs.

TheDoc

Thnaks, will probably get the LEDS online so.

Been checking out "smoked" style replacment units, look really well in pictures.

colm_mcm

Check out www.partfinder.ie for used bits and micksgarage.ie for new

They're only €40 each new

http://www.micksgarage.com/search.aspx?fffDepartment=Tail%20Lamps&fffMake=Opel&fffBasemodel=Opel%20Astra&fffModelDescription=ASTRA%20G%20Hatchback%201998%20to%202004