Tuning headlights on a VAZ 2107: the easiest options to transform your car

Tuning car headlights is the way that will quickly and cost-effectively transform the appearance of the body beyond recognition. And on VAZ 2107 cars, most tuning options can be done with your own hands using improvised tools.

Tuning VAZ 2107

VAZ cars, produced several decades ago, can no longer attract anyone with their technical characteristics and appearance. In this regard, the new models of AvtoVAZ and foreign cars leave the legends of the domestic automotive industry far behind.

However, the owners of the Soviet Zhiguli are not going to give up. In recent years, there has been a certain trend in VAZ tuning - moreover, the owners do not skimp on spending on modernizing and improving the exterior of their cars.

Ultimately, even the VAZ 2107, which, by modern standards, has the most ordinary appearance, can turn into a very stylish car.

Thanks to the replacement of bumpers, the refinement of standard lighting and the use of two shades of body color, the VAZ 2107 car acquired a unique appearance

More about tuning VAZ-2107: https://bumper.guru/klassicheskie-modeli-vaz/tyuning/tyuning-salona-vaz-2107.html

The specifics of tuning the "seven"

Tuning this car is a different procedure aimed at finalizing the standard equipment. At the same time, attention is paid to both changing the appearance of the machine and technical characteristics. Usually tuning VAZ 2107 is carried out in several directions:

• motor;
• body;
• transmission;
• salon;
• lighting devices.

Any of these areas has many different options for improving staffing characteristics. Often, in order to give the car an unusual appearance and at the same time save on tuning, the owners are refining the headlights. A relatively simple procedure turns an unattractive VAZ into a masterpiece of modern automotive engineering.

Of all the tuning options for the "seven", finalizing the head lighting and taillights is the fastest and most budgetary way to transform a car.

How to make headlight tuning

Tuning lighting fixtures is the easiest way to give the "seven" an exclusive look. It is with the headlights that inexperienced motorists begin to work, since almost everyone can change the current parameters without compromising traffic safety.

Today, tuning head optics and rear lighting devices has many different options. Sometimes you don’t even need to invent anything: online stores sell different headlight configurations that can be installed on domestic cars.

Front lights

The front of the car usually attracts more attention, so amateurs begin to tune, first of all, head lighting devices.

I must say that the modified headlights really greatly change the appearance of the car and give it a peculiar character - depending on what kind of tuning is planned.

Evil headlights

It is very simple to give your car a formidable, gloomy and even evil look: it is enough to perform tuning like “evil headlights”. This is one of the easiest ways to give the "seven" an unusual appearance.

Depending on the capabilities of the owner, tuning can be done using a variety of materials:

• thin plywood;
• metal sheet;
• tinting film;
• paints.

'Evil' car squint gives goosebumps

The essence of such tuning is as follows: cover part of the headlight in such a way that the headlight that remains not closed resembles evil eyes. If any materials are chosen from plywood or metal, then a blank is cut out in advance and glued into the headlight cavity. It is even easier to act with a film or paint - just remove the headlight and apply blackout from the inside.

You can adjust the "anger" of the flashlight yourself - just increase the angle of inclination of the dimming part.

Carrying out tuning of headlights from plywood painted with black paint

Angel Eyes

In tuning, angel eyes are called luminous rings on the “muzzle” of a car - like a BMW. Today, everyone can afford such a lighting option - it's inexpensive and fast. In addition, the body of the VAZ 2107 will become somewhat reminiscent of an expensive BMW and thereby raise the status of the owner.

Very unusual for the "seven" head lighting devices

There are several technical solutions on how to make angel eyes with your own hands. The easiest option is to use LEDs. You will need:

• white LEDs 5 mm - 2 pcs.;
• 0.25 W resistor;
• wiring;
• a transparent rod made of organic glass or plastic (diameter 8–10 mm);
• auxiliary materials (soldering iron, hair dryer, drill and glass jar).

The work is quite painstaking:

1. Take the rod and clamp it in a vise.
2. Use a drill to drill holes for the LEDs from both ends of the rod.
3. Give the rod the shape of a ring - go around the jar with it and heat it with a hairdryer so that the workpiece remains in this form.
4. Solder wires to the LEDs, connect a resistor to one of the wires.
5. Assemble an electrical circuit by analogy with the circuit of lighting devices that is already on the "seven".
6. Insert the LEDs into the holes of the workpiece and glue them with superglue.

Video: how to make angel eyes

Tuning headlights vaz 2107, do-it-yourself angel eyes!

You can buy ready-made angel eyes in a car shop - it will be much easier to connect new lighting fixtures to the car’s standard equipment.

Using LEDs of different shades, you can achieve an even more impressive effect.

Side lights VAZ 2107

Standard dimensions on the VAZ 2107 do not have bright light. Over the years, due to the wear of the glass, even replacing the bulbs in the headlights no longer helps. Therefore, it is quite logical that the car owner decides to tune the parking lights.

On the VAZ 2107, tuning the dimensions comes down to transferring these lights from the sidelights to a separate lighting element on the body. So they will be better seen, which will create comfortable and safe conditions for movement on the roads in any weather.

On old VAZs, tuning the parking lights is considered a mandatory procedure.

Minor modifications will be required using the following tools:

• electric drill;
• mandrel;
• ticks or pliers;
• cross-blade screwdriver;
• side cutters.

The transfer of marker lights from sidelights to the body is not possible without the following materials:

• bulb socket;
• new sidelights;
• wires for connection;
• terminals;
• new light bulbs (drivers recommend Philips Vision 12 V).

Transfer process

Any tuning requires accuracy and care. And carrying marker lights is no exception. Here it is recommended to act according to the rule "measure seven times - cut once":

1. Measure the diameter of the hole in the headlight of the car.
2. On a new lantern, drill a hole of the same diameter.
3. Drilling should be carried out with drills of different diameters, gradually increasing the diameter so as not to damage the headlight glass.
4. Prepare a landing site for a lampholder (try on, if the cartridge does not fit, increase the drilling depth).
   

   Wires and internal elements should not stick out from under the headlight
5. Squeeze the cartridge and insert it into the socket. Using a mandrel, straighten it, securely fix it.
6. Insert bulb into socket.
7. Connect the wiring to the new lamp, connect the lighting device according to the diagram.
   

   Terminals with wires for convenience have different color coding

After such tuning, the parking lights will shine as brightly as possible, without blinding the drivers of oncoming vehicles.

Fog lights

Fog lights help with poor visibility. However, over the years, they also begin to fade, which creates unsafe conditions for movement. The easiest option is to install xenon foglights or mount 2 more foglights nearby. But such methods are not legal, so it's not worth the risk.

Regularly, the VAZ 2107 is equipped with rectangular foglights located on the bumper

The most common option for tuning fog lights is to replace them with better lighting devices, most often round or from foreign cars. You will need:

• frame with a mechanism from standard foglights VAZ 2107;
• new fog lights;
• aluminum fasteners under the frame;
• bolts;
• silicone glue;
• soil and paint.

Round fog lights look great on the VAZ 2107 grille

Manufacturing process

This type of tuning assumes that the driver has experience in locksmith work:

1. Lay the fog light frame on the aluminum base. Outline the frame.
   

   The frame for the new PTF is encircled on an aluminum base
2. Cut a blank from aluminum and grind it so that the plate fits snugly into the frame and to the end.
3. Put the reflectors on the aluminum plate, drill holes for fasteners, fix the reflectors on the workpiece with self-tapping screws.
4. On the frame, drill holes of the required diameter for installation on the car.
5. Seal the bezel of the new headlight with glue.
6. Attach the headlight to the frame, fix with bolts.
7. Attach the frame to the mounts on the car body.
8. Make the necessary connections to the standard system of lighting devices VAZ 2107.
   

   Connection is made according to the standard scheme of electrical equipment VAZ 2107
9. Be sure to adjust the new lights in accordance with GOST.
   

   Adjustment is done manually

Without adjusting the position, the new fog lights will blind oncoming drivers.

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Fog lights on the VAZ 2107 which are better

Taillights

Of course, the exterior of any car begins first of all with the frontal part. However, if you perform tuning of lighting devices on the VAZ 2107, then you should not forget about the rear of the car.

Rear lighting devices are made in rectangular headlights

American lanterns - tuning

The principle of operation of American headlights is as follows: this is a type of tuning that, using the existing equipment on the machine, allows you to perform a different connection scheme. So, the scheme of operation of American headlights on the VAZ 2107 will look like this:

1. When turned on, both turn signals light up.
2. If one turn signal turns on, it starts blinking, and the second one shines with a uniform light.
3. When the turn signal is turned off, both turn on again.
4. When the emergency button is turned on, the turn signals blink in time with the emergency lighting system.

According to this scheme, you can connect standard lighting devices and make American headlights

That is, the main decoration of the car in this tuning option is the non-standard operation of lighting devices.

Learn more about the rules for operating the rear lights VAZ-2107: https://bumper.guru/klassicheskie-modeli-vaz/elektrooborudovanie/zadnie-fonari-vaz-2107.html

How to make American headlights on the "seven"

In order for the headlights to start working “American-style” on the VAZ 2107, you will need to prepare the following materials and tools:

• two capacitors for 4700 microfarads and 25 volts;
• two diodes marked IN5819;
• two five-pin relays;
• two relay sockets;
• terminals for connections;
• soldering iron.

Connect the existing standard equipment according to the scheme.

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LED Light Bulbs

LED lights are inexpensive and immediately improve the body of the car. And the installation of such equipment is not considered time-consuming. The cheapest tuning of the rear lights of the VAZ 2107 today is the use of LEDs.

To work, you will need to purchase in advance:

• the LED lights themselves;
• resistors;
• wiring;
• sealant.

You will definitely need an electric drill and a drill to create a socket for landing the LED.

Using different colors of diodes, you can get a headlight of a very different color scheme.

Progress

In the process of work, it will be necessary to carefully calculate each of your subsequent steps, since the slightest error in size will be noticeable: the location of each LED must be verified to the nearest millimeter.

1. On the surface of the taillights, make markings for the placement of LEDs (in one line, in two, along the perimeter, etc.).
2. In the headlights, it is necessary to drill holes for planting the required number of LEDs.
3. Insert LEDs into the holes.
4. According to the connection diagram, connect the contacts to the "minus" and positive terminals.
5. Next, combine the adjacent LEDs into groups of four with resistors. That is, every four LEDs will have to be connected to one resistor.
6. Connect the resistors to the standard wiring of the VAZ 2107 lighting equipment.

Video: DIY LED taillights

Do-it-yourself LED taillights VAZ-2107

Some motorists do not drill headlights, but separate transparent polycarbonate plates and insert them into the headlight housing. In this way, they manage to avoid mistakes, since in case of calculation errors, you can always take another plate and re-drill the holes.

The LED taillights are attractive. In addition, their service life is measured in years (depending on the manufacturer), so you can not think about the frequent replacement of light bulbs.

The shape of the LEDs is only limited by the driver's imagination.

Toning

Tinting the rear (and sometimes even the front) lights on the "seven" is another affordable do-it-yourself tuning method. The work does not take much time, and the external effect of the improvements will make everyone look back after your car.

Toning tuning involves the use of any materials: from varnish to film. For example, tinted glass varnish can be bought at any auto shop in the form of an aerosol in a can. It is important to read all the manufacturer's instructions in advance, as different companies have different approaches to safety requirements when working with a spray can. The film is not considered a scarce material, but it is cheapest to order it through Internet sites.

Headlight tinting is equally suitable for both dark and light cars

Lacquer application process

It is necessary to work with any tinting materials in a dry and warm room. In summer, work on the street is allowed, but in winter it is better to drive the car into the garage.

1. Thoroughly rinse the surfaces of the taillights, dry them.
2. Tape the contour of the headlights with masking tape to prevent the material from being applied to the body elements.
3. The varnish is sprayed on the surface of the headlights from a distance of about 30 centimeters (according to the manufacturer's instructions).
4. After applying the first tinting layer, it is recommended to wait for the varnish to dry. As a rule, one layer gives a slight dimming effect, so a second layer of tinting may be required.
5. Lacquer leaks must be removed immediately.
6. The hardened varnish on the headlights must be polished - this way all defects are eliminated and the surface acquires a mirror shine.

Lacquer tinting from the headlights, if necessary, can be easily removed with acetone.

To achieve the greatest effect, it is recommended to varnish the lantern in 2-3 layers.

film application procedure

Gluing the film on the surface of the rear lights of the VAZ 2107 is also not associated with any difficulties:

1. Surfaces of lighting fixtures must be washed and wiped dry.
2. Next, cut out the required size from the film according to the size of each headlight. Leave a centimeter of film on each edge.
3. Sprinkle the surface of the lamps with a solution of water and soap, remove its protective layer from the film.
4. Immediately attach the material to the lantern, smooth the film.
5. After fixing with scissors, cut off the extra centimeters of the film on the device.

It is recommended to choose not the darkest tint tones, as there may be problems with traffic police inspectors.

The tinting film may not be applied to the entire surface of the headlight

Thus, tuning the lights on the VAZ 2107 can be easily done with your own hands. It is important not to use xenon and two-row placement of the same lighting devices, as this is prohibited by law and traffic rules.