The VAZ 2106 car was developed on the basis of the first luxury model of the Volga Automobile Plant VAZ 2103 in the mid-70s of the last century. Visually, these cars are very similar. Externally, the VAZ 2106 differs from the Troika only in the absence of chrome in the body trim, more modern bumpers and a redesigned rear lights.
The rear lights on the VAZ 2106 were developed by the Soviet designer Vladimir Erastovich Stepanov. They looked more modern than the archaic headlights of the VAZ 2103. In general, domestic motorists were very fond of the “six”, largely due to its lighting devices, which made this car a little like the classic sedans of the West German automobile concern BMW.
Many young car enthusiasts buy a VAZ 2106 only to deeply tune this car. Tuning the taillight on a VAZ 2106 car mainly consists of replacing conventional lighting bulbs with LED boards. You can assemble LED boards with your own hands, without the help of specialists. To do this, it is enough to have a soldering iron and basic knowledge from a school physics course.
What headlights are used on the VAZ 2106
The head optics on the VAZ 2106 is a block in which two headlights are located: high beam and low beam. The low beam bulb is installed closer to the edge of the body. The elements have separate connections and are switched mechanically via a button or lever in the cabin. Standard for Zhiguli, halogen lamps with an H4 base of 12 Volts and a power of 60/55 W were used.
Halogen lamps remain the most popular today; many people use modern optics from Bosch or Osram when replacing them. It should be taken into account that according to the operating rules for lighting for the VAZ 2106, only halogen lamps can be installed in the headlights.
Bixenon
Many drivers decide to replace standard halogen lamps with modern bi-xenons. The main difference between a standard xenon lamp and a bi-xenon lamp is that bi-xenon is used for high and low beam, changing the brightness and length of the light flux depending on the angle of the protective curtain in the headlight unit.
When installing a xenon lamp, you will need to re-equip the headlight housing and install an ignition unit. The operating principle is based on the glow of the gas mixture after the arrival of a high-frequency pulse; the design does not have a standard filament.
Xenon lamps are more practical than halogen lamps, have a 200% longer service life, provide an even white light close to daylight, and are heat-resistant.
Tuning involves replacing both all four headlight lamps and installing two sets. In terms of illumination level, two bi-xenon headlights provide the entire spectrum of vehicle illumination. The diffuser is coated with chrome paint.
LED bulbs
LED blocks are used as an alternative to xenon. For VAZ equipment, the Sho-Me G1.2 H4 30W kits are considered the most popular. Three blocks of LEDs are mounted in the headlight housing, which provide head lighting. Advantages of LED headlights compared to standard optics:
- vibration-resistant elements;
- Moisture protection is installed for each block;
- 50% cheaper than xenon lamps;
The main advantage of LED lighting over xenon lighting remains quality. The high beam beam does not blind oncoming drivers and is easily adjusted. One of the disadvantages of LEDs is their high energy consumption.
Installation Examples
The leaders in installation are domestic cars VAZ 2114, VAZ 2110, Priora. Among the foreign cars are BMW, Mazda 3, BMW E39, Ford Focus.
They are actively installed on cars, scooters, motorcycles, and ATVs. ..
VAZ 2114
Among domestic cars, the second place in popularity is occupied by angel eyes on the VAZ 2114, the first place is shared by Priors and VAZ 2106, which have round reflectors.
VAZ 2110
Kalina VAZ
Mazda 3, 6 Mazda 3, 6
Among imported cars, angel eyes are popular for the Mazda 3, Mazda 3. They look especially chic on the Mazda 6, which has 4 circles in each headlight. RGB LED rings will look interesting. Which will complement the dimensions and turn signal.
Priora VAZ 2170
The most popular option in Russia is angel eyes on the Priora.
The shape of the headlights lends itself well to this setup. The reflectors are round in shape.
Ford Focus, Kuga
Having the desire and not so expensive materials. You can do This is true for all machines with round optics. In the case of VAZs, this primarily applies to 2101, 2102, 2103 and 2106.
For production, they usually use rods from blinds. Only we need something that is not hollow inside (that is, not tubes) and not faceted. Long - The circumference of your optic is slightly larger. For VAZ 2103 and 2106 with a head, 4 pieces 45 cm long are enough. You will also need heat-resistant sealant for headlights, 4 yellow light bulbs (If the sizes and turns are transparent, if orange, regular ones will also do), 8 diodes and 4 resistors of 2 com.
Well, most likely you won’t be able to pick up 4 new glasses without whole ones...
To bend the sticks into a ring, you need something round. Usually they use everything round that comes to hand. For small headlights, the VAZ 2103 and 2106 have an almost perfect circle for a can of Nescafe coffee. Which is 200 grams or 125 cups. Who measures what?
