What are the best lights on the VAZ-2109. Rear lights for VAZ-2109

Headlights are one of the most important components of every car. Without them, it is simply impossible to continue moving at night. But today the headlights are not only a lighting element, but also an occasion to notice the exterior appearance of the car. That is why this article will be devoted to regular and alternative headlights for VAZs of the "ninth family".

About standard lamps

The nominal power of head light lamps, which are installed on VAZ cars of the "ninth" family, is about 60 watts. The life of such optics can be 10 years or more, depending on the intensity of operation and loads. However, if the headlamp is not manufactured by the manufacturer, but is a copy / forgery, it will last no more than a few weeks. Therefore, if you choose the standard headlights, then you need to focus only on the original manufacturer. As for alternative optics, it is not produced on an industrial scale, and here one has to rely only on the conscientiousness of the manufacturer. But how to choose and install quality front and rear headlights on the VAZ 2109, we'll tell you later. For now, about the features and distinctive features of tuned lamps.

Advantages of using alternative optics

Why more and more car owners prefer to buy exactly alternative, non-standard in appearance lights? There are several reasons for this. First, alternative optics is beautiful. Any car that has headlights of unusual design, original and unique. Especially such optics is relevant in the field of tuning. With the standard headlights, it is hardly possible to emphasize the style and individuality of this or that machine. Secondly, the tuned headlights on the VAZ 2109 are installed due to the unreliable construction of the standard ones. The fact is that with years in regular optics contacts are oxidized, and the lamps begin to fade. In some cases, due to a poor sealant, moisture enters the surface of the reflector, and the glass itself begins to "sweat" and grow turbid. Installing new glasses on the headlights (VAZ 2109) is not an option. A more radical and effective solution would be the purchase of ready-made, alternative lamps. If water gets inside the headlamp, there may be a short circuit on the circuit board, because of which several signals simultaneously work simultaneously.

Why is it better to take LEDs?

Among the alternative optics, there are two categories of lamps: xenon and LED. Recently, LED lights are gaining in popularity. Their design is simpler, and such lights are cheap in production.

The LED itself is a semiconductor device that converts an electric current into light. The diode consists of a crystal placed on a substrate. In addition, it includes contacts and an optical system. As you can see, the design of diode optics is not very difficult compared to xenon (which is only one ignition unit and expensive lenses).

The superiority of diodes over xenon

But not only this is the advantage of a diode lamp. There are a lot of other pluses. For example, diode headlights are easy to install and do not take up much space. Such headlights work on the VAZ 2109 on the order of 10-15 years. A high service life is a distinguishing feature of LED lamps. The very operation of headlights occurs 3-5 times faster than in similar xenon and halogen ones. Of course, the most important thing is energy saving. This optics almost does not consume electricity, while the switched-on xenon can discharge the battery after a couple of hours with the generator turned off (that's why the daytime running lights are made of LED strips).

Experts predict that in the future, diodes will completely dislodge from the automotive industry the classic "halogen" and the same xenon. And it's not just a lot of advantages, but also the costs of their production.

Front and rear lights

If you think that the LEDs can only consist of rear lights (on VAZ 2109-21099), you are deeply mistaken. Yes, now many cars are equipped with diode brake lights. But this does not mean that the crystals can not burn in front of the machine. If you correctly design the reflector and diffuser, you can get a headlight that will shine as brightly as a xenon headlight. However, it will not blind the oncoming drivers. But so far in the market there are only rear alternative lights with diodes for the "eights" and "nine". Front tuned optics is a kind of mix, where the xenon lens is taken as a basis, and around it the diode "angel eyes" go around the contour. Below in the photo you can see how such optics works. In principle, it is possible to make a diode from a halogen headlamp and with your own hands. For this it is enough to buy a set of such small lamps (photo below).

They cost about 100 rubles, and are installed directly on the place of regular "halogens". Below you can see how bright this optics shines. Thus, to install LED tuning lights on VAZ 2109 follows for several reasons:

• It's stylish. It is unlikely that any optics can produce such a beautiful and simultaneously bright light.
• It is cheap. The cost of diode block headlights is several times lower than xenon and halogen.
• It's reliable. Even after prolonged temperature changes, constant shaking and vibration, they continue to shine as brightly and beautifully.
• It is safe. Diode lamps (if they are installed as a stop lamp) can be clearly seen at night. If it is a front headlight unit, it will not blind the driver like xenon, and it will normally illuminate the roadway. The power of diode lamps can reach up to 6,000-12,000 K.
• It is legal. Having installed a diode lamp from the front, it can be used as DRL. In this case, it will not burn out and darken as a regular "halogen".

How to choose the right headlights for VAZ 2109?

The selection criteria are the same for any optics. And it does not matter, you buy xenon, diode, fog lights on VAZ 2109 or even brake lights. So, what to look for when buying?

First of all, you need to evaluate the appearance of the product. Whichever shape the headlight is, in any case its details should not squeak and hang. Pay special attention to the quality of the sealant. It should be applied to the entire contour of the glass. If the sealant is only partially present, then this product is defective. Also, leaky slots can cause short circuits or frequent fogging of the headlamps from the inside.

In addition, assess the surface of the glass of the goods. It does not matter if it's a stop light or head optics, its glass should be whole and without scratches. In the presence of minor deformations, you have the right to ask the seller for a discount. But in any case, do not buy goods with cracked glass. This headlight is no longer usable.

Headlights on VAZ 2109 with tinting

When choosing optics, some motorists buy so-called tinted lights (that is, glass is covered with a thin black film). On the one hand, it's beautiful, but on the other - very dangerous. Judge for yourself, after all, after installing such a set of brake lights, many drivers simply will not notice the burning of the lamp, especially in the daytime. Yes, and with the traffic police, problems may arise. Therefore, put your safety first, and then a beautiful design. Remember that any tuning should not worsen the safety of the car.

On the choice of the manufacturer

The manufacturer also plays a big role in the purchase of optics. If it is a regular headlight, be guided by the choice of products of the brand "Kirzhach" or "OSVAR". The product of another manufacturer is no longer original. If you want to install the headlights on the VAZ 2109 from another manufacturer, be prepared for the fact that the surface of the reflector and the diffuser will always get water.

As for alternative headlights, the choice of the manufacturer is not limited. Therefore, we focus on value. The price of the headlight on the VAZ 2109 ranges from 3 to 9 thousand rubles for a set of front and 1 to 3 thousand for a pair of rear. This is a kind of "golden mean" in the price category. For such a cost, you can really find and install quality tuned headlights on the VAZ 2109.

Models of good anti-fog

As for the fog lamps, the most hit products are lamps with increased light output from the manufacturers Osram (model Night Breaker) and Philips (Xtreme Vision). According to manufacturers, these models of fog lamps have an increased luminous flux. Less bright, but more durable are Philips EcoVision lamps. Also on the market you can find Chinese fog-lamps of the brand Nord YADA. Their cost is the lowest in comparison with analogues, however, and the quality of their assembly is appropriate.

Summing up

So, we found out all the features of the regular and tuned headlights installed on the VAZ cars of the "ninth" family. Looking at the photo, it is not hard to guess what an important role optics plays in the design of the car. Alternative lights make the look of the car more complete, emphasize the style of its owner and at the same time perfectly cope with its main function - the lighting of the road. The design of headlights can be very diverse. Especially it concerns the rear lights. They are made in the form of crystals, light-emitting diodes and diode tapes which shine on a contour of a headlight. But in any case, the alternative optics will make the design of your "nine" unique and unique.

Finally, we note that after a successful installation, any headlamp (even fog) must undergo an adjustment procedure. On cars VAZ 2109 it is produced according to the following scheme. In this case, the machine should be on a flat surface, and the pressure in all tires should be at least 1.9 and not more than 2.2 atmospheres.

Remember that improper adjustment can lead to dazzling other road users. Take care of yourself and choose the headlights correctly.