Full visibility of the rear view and the absence of blind spots are necessary conditions for comfortable and safe driving. Interior and exterior mirrors ensure safety and comfortable driving. As a rule, drivers have a question, which mirrors are suitable for the VAZ 2114 and what is best to choose from the many options?
Side mirror of VAZ 2114
About rear view mirrors
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Since purchasing the car, the right mirror has been damaged and cannot be adjusted. And all this time I had to bend down and look in order to change lanes, for example. Of course, this infuriated me, and first of all because of the lack of safety when moving. The mirrors are held on by 3 bolts, literally) Installation is very simple: Remove the adjustment knob and the decorative triangle (just pull it towards you) Next, unscrew the 3 bolts and you're done.
When I got to the question of mirrors, I had to involuntarily test several mirrors and mirror elements. No. 1 - Mirrors 2110 adapted for 2108 (all mirrors for Samara usually have an article number for 2108) Cheap mirrors for 350 rubles. a piece.
After riding for a day, I replaced them with No. 2.
Reasons: Due to the poor quality of the mirror folding mechanism, the mirrors themselves were a little loose. (the factory ones have a thick spring, which is why they are so difficult to fold, but on these ones it’s just a bent piece of iron that fits into a groove, and even with a slight play). The quality itself is plastic and the rubber bands are so-so, they are poorly adjusted, and in some places parts are cut carelessly. You can see a little further through the mirror elements, but it seemed to me that they were a little narrower (for me this is unusual and not comfortable). Although I was going to buy additional Ergon mirror elements.
No. 2 - Anti-glare mirrors. They look the same as their original ones, only the mirror elements are darkened. Mirrors are cheaper than factory ones - 420 rubles. a piece. Having installed them, I was again disappointed: Terrible adjustment, I was never able to adjust the right mirror (by the way, some of these mirrors are sold completely plastic, even the adjustment levers themselves, which is very bad). Again, the build quality leaves much to be desired, all the plastic is of poor quality.
No. 3 - Original factory mirrors.
600 rub. a piece. I stopped there. They are superior in quality to the previous ones and they are also much better regulated. The kit includes only a mirror, there is no decorative lining between the mirror and the door, an adjustment knob, or a decorative triangle covering the bolts. (On No. 1 and No. 2 these elements were included in the kit) But since I still didn’t really like the review of ordinary mirror elements, I installed Ergon mirror elements. In terms of price, Ergon cost 350 rubles per piece, because... they were heated.
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Internal
Let's start with the rearview mirror installed inside your car.
Interior rear view element
There are several reasons why the driver will want or have to dismantle this element:
- The desire to replace with a more advanced, new model;
- Installation of electronics, parking sensors;
- The glass or plastic case is damaged, broken and does not allow further use of the component;
- There is a need to install sensors that are not included in the standard equipment of your car.
Replacement
Do not rush to remove the old mirror if you have not yet purchased a new product. Sometimes you have to wait for weeks because of the speed of delivery, and sometimes it’s enough to go to the market or store, where you will immediately find the desired product.
VAZ 2114 were produced until 2009, which requires the use of a standard type of fastening consisting of two bolts. This method of fixation has been used since 1976.
The downside of bolt-on mounting is the impossibility of installing an interior mirror from a foreign car. It’s good that there are many domestic products on the market that perfectly match the VAZ 2114.
You can start working.
- Remove the plug from the bolts. Although it is not always present.
- Holding the mirror body with one hand, begin to unscrew the mounting bolts with the other.
- Remove the old mirror.
- Check the condition of the seat and clean it.
- If the old bolts are covered with rust, it is better to replace them with similar new ones.
- Screw in the new mirror using the bolts.
- Insert decorative plugs so that the bolt heads do not spoil the appearance of the interior.
The simplest fasteners
The bolts should be fixed as tightly as possible to avoid damage to the glass as a result of shaking and vibration.
Adjustment
The interior rear view mirror is tilt adjustable.
- The ideal setting is when, when you look into it, you can see everything that is happening behind your car;
- Some cars have high seats, which means you can see part of your ear and headrest in the reflection. This is a normal phenomenon, so there is no need to change the settings;
- A panoramic product with backlighting is best suited for the role of a rear mirror, since the glass used is flat and there is no image distortion, which has a positive effect on safety.
Installation of a new structure
The installation of new elements begins with the removal of old ones. There are several reasons for replacing factory mirrors:
In addition to the above varieties, there are other options (convex, double, with a repeater function directly on the glass, etc.). The abundance of options for equipping the “four” allows owners to create a unique appearance for the car. The replacement of standard parts is due to the low level of assembly quality of domestic cars. Selecting from the list of non-standard review items simplifies the driver's orientation and decorates the appearance of the VAZ 2114 body. The ability to purchase goods online and an abundance of videos with detailed reviews and reviews from owners makes the selection process simple.
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Specifications
Any models must meet the following criteria:
- Clear reflection. All details should be visible even when shaking and swaying.
- Visibility. The road behind the car should be visible to the horizon.
- No color or shape distortion.
- Separating the interior mirror in case of an accident. The structure should fold or break off when hit with a head.
- Folding exterior mirrors. They should fold in the event of a sudden collision.
- Safety. No sharp corners, splinters due to damage, etc.
- Dimensions. The outer casing should not protrude beyond the vehicle body by more than 20 cm.
Interior mirror of VAZ 2114
Granta mirrors for VAZ 2114.
Even when buying the car, I realized that I needed to install Grant mirrors, because first of all, I mean, secondly, you can see much better in them from behind, and there is also the opportunity to install heating.
But I decided to buy it only on October 10th. I decided to order them on the Motorring website. This is not an advertisement, or even a recommendation, because there is a jamb on their part. AND THIS IS A LONG SEND! I received the mirrors only on November 23, that is, I waited almost a month and a half for them, and even then the delivery to Ufa itself took 2-3 days. Delivery was chosen by SDEK to the point of issue. And the problem was not that they were not available. I called and wrote almost every week after 2 weeks of silence. Every time they told me that he had come from the painting shop and was waiting for packaging, or that there were a lot of orders, or something else. But at one point I already freaked out and explained to them normally what and how. As a result, I moved the operator and, as he had already told me, it was as if the two workers did not understand each other. One left these mirrors for packaging, and the second thought that they were being repainted, that is, there was a defect, in the end it lay there for about a month. I don’t know if it’s true or not, but after that they immediately sent me mirrors. They may have overpriced themselves with delivery, but I like the design of their website.
And when I picked up the mirrors themselves from SDEK, I was very happy.
Later I brought it to my home, and let’s look in more detail and closer. In principle, I was satisfied with the quality, of course there were moments when plastic or something else stuck out a little somewhere, but for me it’s not critical. I ordered it to match the color of my car, namely 391 Robin Hood.
The first fittings on the car were only on November 26th.
I’ll say right away that I haven’t connected the repeaters and heating yet, I’m not good at electrics, so I’ll go to an auto electrician later so that everything is in accordance with Feng Shui.
In order to drill, we bought a step drill, I think that’s what it’s called. And I think they drilled somewhere up to 24 mm +- 2 mm.
All dads did this, he has more experience, and if he messes up, it won’t be my fault
