Everything with your own hands! — an honest story from Granta’s owner

Important point: gas pedal

VAZ does not equip all models of its products with an electronic version of the gas pedal. If it is not on your Lada Grant Sport, tuning will include replacing the mechanics with electronics. This pedal provides the control unit with the ability to more accurately and quickly respond to the driver’s actions. The dosing of the force developed by the engine becomes jewelry-precise. An additional positive point is more economical fuel consumption.

If your Lada has an electronic pedal, you may encounter another problem: insufficient response to pressing the accelerator. It indicates that the throttle valve is operating with some delay. The owners of the Lada Granta Sport car figured out how to solve the problem long ago: tuning should be supplemented with a booster - a device that amplifies the signal. Its installation is elementary and does not require any special knowledge or specific tools. The booster is installed between the electronic control unit and the accelerator within half an hour. When changing gears, the acceleration gap disappears and the car accelerates in a shorter period of time.

How to improve the motor and accelerator assembly?

Here chip tuning should come to the fore. The basic setting assumes that the electronic control module implements averaged and optimal engine operating parameters that are suitable for the vehicle's running-in process. The modernization procedure involves removing the microcircuit from the ECU and reconfiguring it. You should carry out this activity yourself only if you have certain knowledge and experience in the field of programming. For the average owner of a Lada Grant sedan, such a specific procedure as chip tuning is not available, so its implementation should be entrusted to experienced programmers from specialized studios. If you perform the firmware correctly, it is quite possible to achieve a power increase of 15-20%. An adjustment to the level of fuel consumption may also occur here. This parameter depends on the software version.

Another significant point that can provoke increased attention from the owner is the accelerator pedal. The standard setting of the unit is characterized by a “sluggish” response of the Lada Granta sedan engine to pressing the corresponding pedal

To achieve a sharp increase in speed, you will need to press the pedal deeper, but even here there are delays. This annoying feature can be minimized by tightening the damper cable drive and adjusting the camshaft.

pros

What are the positive aspects of the increase in the number of cars?

• There is a huge manufacturing industry involved in manufacturing, selling and servicing automobiles, which means that numerous jobs are created.
• The comfort of people's lives increases. It is much more convenient to drive your own car than to depend on public transport, stomping to stops in the morning in the cold or heat, in the rain or snow.
• Well, there’s one more plus, maybe dubious, but still. It consists in the fact that a large number of cars produced leads to a similar growth in transport on the secondary market (where used cars flock from owners who have decided to replace the “iron horse”). Second-hand prices are low, so people with average earnings can afford a used car.

It is difficult to argue with the ambiguity of the phrase “A car is not a luxury, but a means of transportation.” You now know who the author of the expression is. Ilf and Petrov probably had no idea that it would become winged. But in vain.

Social character of personality

The concept of social character was introduced into science by E. Fromm.

Social character of personality

is a set of traits that arises in people belonging to the same social group. Moreover, these special features appeared under the influence of common experiences and an identical lifestyle.

The psychologist has developed two types of social characters: unfruitful and fruitful.

Unfruitful

These types are called unfruitful because they are “takers”, believing that they can only receive benefits from the outside.

Fruitful type

This is a kind of humanistic ideal to which we need to strive. It is characterized by: reliance on one’s own strengths and their use both to receive benefits and to give to other people. A fruitful social character gives and does not receive; it is based on love, the highest degree of which is maternal love, which does not know selfishness.

Tuning Lada Granta: options for changing the appearance and interior

Tuning of the Lada Granta sedan car is more extensive than that of liftback or station wagon models. It is divided into external and internal. You can carry out tuning work both in the workshop and at home, with your own hands. Let's look at all possible variations for improving the Lada Granta car.

Sedan body

The first thing many people want to change is the body color, since you can only choose it at the time of purchase at a car dealership. When buying a used car, the color does not always satisfy the owner’s wishes, and repainting does not always have enough money to solve this problem. So, there is a way to change the color of your “iron horse”, much cheaper. This method is called film.

Such tuning is available to almost every owner of a Lada Granta car, thanks to its relatively low cost. Working with such material can cause some difficulties, especially in places where the body bends. But, if you do everything carefully and slowly, then everything will work out great.

Changing color with film

The color of the film can be completely different, and in addition, it can have a mirror or matte effect.

After the body color of the Lada Granta sedan has been changed, you can proceed to other external tuning details. For example, body kits are very often used. Bumpers, sills, overhead wheel arches can be of absolutely any shape and design. They have standard attachments to the body, and when it comes to choosing a shape, your imagination has no limits.

Some “Kulibins”, in addition to low body kits, also make suspension tuning, lowering it by several centimeters. Of course, such an appearance is not for everyone, but no one will like the comfort of riding on such a suspension.

Also, a Lada Granta in a sedan body, due to the shape of its trunk, can have such a detail as a spoiler. Since it is installed on the trunk lid, it can have any shape, and at the same time, it will not interfere with the functioning of this element.

And finally, you can do wheel tuning by installing titanium wheels on your Lada Granta car, even with a slightly larger diameter, if provided by the factory. And in addition to them, install new mirrors, as well as air intakes on the roof or hood. The appearance of your swallow will change significantly.

Liftback body

Tuning the Lada Granta, in a liftback body, is practically not multifaceted. This is explained by the fact that the developers of this Lada Granta have already installed a rather nice sports body kit on the liftback, in the standard version.

Body kits for the Liftback model

There are no restrictions regarding painting, just like on the sedan body. Otherwise, tuning can be without restrictions, but the question only arises: is it needed on the Lada Granta liftback?

Station wagon

This type of body, unlike the sedan and liftback, does not have a horizontal trunk lid, therefore, it will not be possible to install the spoiler you like on such a Lada Granta car. For him, there are only a few types of spoilers that are suitable for mounting. Therefore, many simply do not install it at all.

Otherwise, the tuning is similar to previous Lada Granta body types, from painting to new low-slung wheels.

Interior tuning

The Lada Granta salon, regardless of whether it is a sedan, station wagon, or liftback, has the same opportunities for tuning. Moreover, like body improvements, all robots can be carried out with your own hands.

Let's start with the dashboard. The Lada Granta car already has the following installed from the factory: radio, on-board computer, all the necessary sensors and buttons, etc.

Therefore, most owners only change the coating of this part. The same thing happens with door panels, trim, and seats.

Sometimes, there are cases when Lada Granta car owners change the standard steering wheel to a sportier, square one.

Tuning the interior of LADA GRANTA

Of course, if we take it by and large, you can completely replace all the interior parts, but this will be a very large and labor-intensive job, which obviously cannot be done with your own hands, and you will definitely need the help of specialists and quite a lot of money.

Bottom line

In principle, all Grant tuning can be the same, whether for a sedan body or for a liftback or station wagon. There is a difference, literally in one or two parts, which can be installed on a sedan, but impossible on a station wagon, and so on.

In general, if you have the means, desire, and a large amount of money, then you can also use your imagination, and then tuning your iron friend will simply know no bounds.

Rear head restraints for Grant

When tuning lighting and other elements of the car, do not forget about comfort. Therefore, tuning the Granta seats will not be superfluous. It is about improving this part of the interior of the Lada Granta that it is worth talking in more detail.

Some Grant models are equipped with head restraints at the factory. Other cars are deprived of this privilege. If you are the owner of just such a car, do not be upset. On the contrary, this will be a reason to install these parts yourself, and at the same time an opportunity to get to know your car better.

Before tuning the car interior with your own hands, you need to purchase a set of head restraints for Granta. They are available in almost all auto stores in the country.

We will also need the following tools:

• drill with drill number 6;
• key No. 10;
• marker (not black);
• screwdriver;
• sharp knife.

The first thing to do is remove the seat backs. To do this, you should carefully remove the upholstery and unzip the zipper. Next, unscrew it with a screwdriver and pull out all the plastic components and locking buttons that are located in the seat backs. After this, you need to find the centers of the colored inserts on the upholstery and mark them with a marker.

Then we attach the head restraints with brackets to the seat backs, marking the places where the head restraints will be installed. After this, we drill holes in the pipes of the latter, attach the brackets to the seats, and tighten the fasteners with a wrench. Next, use a sharp knife to make small cuts, in place of which we install the headrest fungi. At the final stage, carefully assemble the seats in the reverse order.

It is worth noting that headrests will not only add comfort to your Granta. Thanks to this tuning of the car interior, you can store things on the rear parcel shelf of the car and not worry about them falling on the heads of passengers.

All these improvements for the Lada Grant are designed to make operating the car more comfortable. They make driving much more enjoyable.

Exterior change

Do-it-yourself modification of the Lada Grant can begin with modifying the appearance of the car and modernizing its aerodynamic characteristics. Installing a front bumper with a modernized water intake makes it possible to provide better airflow to the brake system and power unit.

Also included in the tuning section of the model in question is the conversion of turn signals to be compatible with side lights. To work you will need a soldering iron, wires, LEDs and insulating material. A standard lamp with two contacts is changed to an analog version with three terminals by laying wiring from the dimensions to the base.

The connection diagram looks like this:

• The contact is connected to the common ground;
• In addition, through 12 V it is in contact with the dimensions (5 V) and turn signals (25 V);
• As a result, when the dimensions are activated, a lower-power filament will light up, and the turning on of the direction indicators is accompanied by the lighting of more powerful lamp filaments.

One of the conditions for the long-term service of a car is caring for its body. One of the methods that can prolong its operation is polishing. The coating prevents the formation of corrosion and refreshes the overall appearance of the machine. The car should be polished in a dry garage or outside in consistently warm, but not hot, weather.

After washing and drying the vehicle, it is necessary to apply polish to the body and, using slow movements using a machine and a special nozzle, rub the product into the body at medium speed.

To perform this type of work at home, you will need the following tools and equipment:

• Polishing machine and corresponding attachments;
• Polish;
• Water.

Wax finish is the cheapest, but requires updating after 2-3 months. Teflon polish is an analogue of the previous variation. Makes the color of the car more saturated. Withstands up to 7-8 washes without loss of effect. The best options are epoxy and varnish treatments, which have high performance and do not require updating for 6-9 months.

Lada Granta Liftback interior update

First, we recommend that you install a quality sound system. For maximum effect, you need to get a suitable set of speakers and install them in suitable places in the car. Not everyone can do such tuning of a Lada Grant liftback with their own hands, but today there are a lot of specialists, so there won’t be any problems.

If you like a dynamic driving style, we recommend equipping your Granta with special sports seats. It wouldn't hurt to buy a steering wheel in a similar style. You can experience the benefits of multi-point seat belts first hand.

You can also make changes to the design of the car's front fascia. Most often, car enthusiasts transport the car interior. In this case, it is extremely important to choose the right color of interior finishing materials. We recommend that you find a good designer and talk to him about this topic. Often, novice tuners do not understand the basics of color combinations, resulting in a very irritating interior.

Car owners often note the need to soundproof their Lada Granta. By the way, here is a good article on how to silence car doors. Using a similar principle, sound insulation can be applied to other body elements.

Design features of car headlights

Today, the most popular type of optics tuning is the installation of bi-xenon lenses. They not only improve the light of the headlights, but also give the car a completely different look. In this article we will look at the process of installing bi-xenon lenses yourself using the example of a Daewoo Lanos car.

It was not for nothing that Lanos was chosen as an example. The fact is that lenses cannot be installed in any headlights, but only in those whose glass does not have a pronounced diffuser. Take, for example, the standard headlight of a VAZ 2107. Its glass on the back side is covered with special “ribs”, which are designed to diffuse the light of the lamp so that it does not blind drivers of oncoming cars. The same situation applies to other VAZ models. No, you can install lenses on both the Zhiguli and the Samara, but for this you will have to buy other headlights. Otherwise, you will not achieve the desired effect.

On the inner surface of the standard VAZ 2107 headlight there are special “ribs” that scatter light

But the Lanos has headlights like those of foreign cars - they also have a lens, but the glass in the center is almost smooth. In addition, it is not glass at all, but a special heat- and shock-resistant plastic.

The headlights of the Lanos have almost smooth glass in the center

In all other respects, the Lanos headlights are no different from the headlights of other cars. Their design consists of:

• housings with holder;
• diffuser (glass);
• light sources (lamps);
• reflector (reflector);
• electrical connectors and wires.

There are three lamps in the Lanos headlight:

• side lights;
• head light;
• direction indicator.

The main lamp of the Lanos headlight is double-filament, i.e., when switching the “low/high” modes, one specific filament works. The light emitted by the lamp is not focused by anything here, but is simply “collected” by the reflector and directed forward.

The Lanos headlight lamp has a two-filament design

Where to begin

Deep tuning of the new Lada Granta sedan should not be started before the end of the warranty period - this may result in refusal of free service. When purchasing a car ex-showroom, experienced craftsmen recommend using only external modifications that are decorative in nature. If the warranty does not matter, you can begin to modernize the engine and chassis.

Experienced experts recommend modifying cars that are in good technical condition. Therefore, before making any modifications, you will need to get the car in order.

External tuning of Lada Granta FL sedan

Often, the factory settings of the suspension and power plant are sufficient for the user. Car enthusiasts want to modernize the exterior parts of the body, decorative trim, and interior panels. The degree and depth of modification depends on the financial capabilities and imagination of the car owner.

Body panels

If you have no experience in self-modification, you should start with exterior decoration.

Installing tuning bumpers, door sills, mirrors, and designer wheels allows you to transform your car relatively inexpensively and quickly. Some connoisseurs prefer to install additional elements in the interior, or change the factory ones.

Typically the body tuning procedure looks like this.

1. The store selects the required part.
2. Buy paint of the required color. Typically, retrofit body panels are supplied to the market coated with a primer.
3. The car is washed thoroughly - it is recommended to use car shampoo or special soap. Particles of dust and dirt can prevent the repair from being carried out efficiently.
4. The car is driven into a well-lit garage, where the repair process takes place.
5. Next, the factory parts are removed and new ones are installed in their place.
6. The car is painted and polished.

Next comes the alteration of the interior, dashboard, door cards, and steering wheel.

Some car enthusiasts cover the panels with Alcantara, change the upholstery of the seats, or even install racing buckets.

Shumka

The next step is for motorists to enhance the factory sound insulation. Factory panels are designed to partially dampen vibration and absorb noise.

To properly “roll up” the car you will need to spend a lot of money. The panels are glued in two layers (the simplest method).

1. Bitumen sheets. If the car will not compete in competitions, it is enough to use 2-3 mm bitumen. The sheets are cut to size and rolled onto the metal surface with a roller.
2. Tuning of the Lada Granta fl sedan continues at the stage of installation of soundproofing slabs (splen). The sheets are rolled on top of the vibration insulation. Typically, users choose a layer thickness of no more than 10 mm.

If desired, you can use thicker panels, which will only improve the result.

Some craftsmen advise first reading the literature on exactly how and in what places insulating material should be applied. If you don’t have enough experience, you can make a lot of mistakes that reduce efficiency.

Photos will tell you what a similar tuning of the Lada Granta sedan looks like.

Acoustics

A separate category is the modernization of the car’s acoustic system. The factory setting is only suitable for listening to the radio in a traffic jam, not music at full volume.

The main requirement when installing more productive music in a car is the competent selection of noise insulation and vibration-absorbing layer

You should also decide what is important – volume or quality

Additionally, you should consult with specialists. It often turns out to be possible to build high-quality acoustics for reasonable money. The main thing is knowledge of the compatibility of individual blocks and experience in their installation.

First you need to make some noise:

Only then mount all the elements tightly.

It is also recommended to connect a technician after installation to calibrate the player and speakers.

Film tinting

First, let's decide on a suitable shade. Automotive stores offer a wide selection of this product. You will definitely need: a stationery knife, a spray bottle, an electric hair dryer, an alcohol solution (one hundred grams of pure alcohol for half a liter of water), a flexible scraper with a felt pad. We wash the headlight, wipe it with alcohol, and measure. Cut out the film with an overlap.

We treat with a water-alcohol solution using a spray bottle, direct the hair dryer and apply the film. Smooth the surface with a squeegee, expelling any remaining liquid and air. Cut off the excess part with a knife. The film will protect the surface from scratches, damage and decorate the appearance of the car. With minimal effort, you will get beautiful headlights with anti-gravel function.

Technical nuances of tuning Grants

However, there is a certain audience that will choose the Lada Granta. Do-it-yourself modifications will not stand in the way of those who have been fans of the brand for many years or for those who simply do not yet have the money for a more advanced car. We are not inclined to think that instant technical tuning of a new car can bring any positive results. The car must be run in and get used to both the owner and the conditions, and after that it can be modified as necessary.

If we talk about the Granta engine, then there is no need to isolate it. Absolutely the entire AvtoVAZ model range uses engines of a similar design, originally from the twentieth century, and they, naturally, require modifications. It is useless to want enormous power from the imperfect engines of Tolyatti small cars. All we can do is make life easier for the engine, and it, in turn, will give us several horsepower, noticeable, however, only on bench measurements.

Important Details

As standard, the Lada Granta is equipped with steel engine protection, which reliably performs its duties. If you want to strengthen the engine protection, you can use it from Kalina. To protect the liftback body from impacts, dirt and abrasive wear, tuning experts recommend using wheel arch liners made of polymer materials. Fears that fender liners can disrupt ventilation in the body space are absolutely groundless. If you don’t drill the body yourself when installing pokers, they will only be useful.

Having decided to tune liftback wheels, 13-inch ones are successfully replaced with 15-inch ones, which are distinguished by a more neat appearance. The update can improve the movement of Grants on uneven domestic roads. You can risk installing 16 or even 17-inch wheels, but this option is only suitable for traveling on good roads.

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"Deep" tuning

True engine boost enthusiasts can go much further in their pursuits. Among the most popular measures:

• installation of forged pistons;
• cylinder boring;
• installation of a nitrogen accelerator;
• turbocharged engine.

If you intend to strengthen the engine of your Granta Sport in this way, it is better to carry out tuning in a comprehensive manner. Installing a forged group is pointless without intensifying the fuel supply, and turbocharging accelerates the wear of serial pistons. And do not forget that increased “sporty” engine power requires intervention in other car systems. It will be necessary to strengthen the brakes, modify the suspension, and make changes to the transmission. Without these procedures, you will not be able to enjoy the speed of your fret for long.

Lens installation

It is recommended to wear gloves when installing the lens into the headlights. This is necessary so as not to stain the lenses with dust or other dirt. The mask or body is removed from the packaging. They also take out a silicone adapter and a lens, which are inserted into the mask. They are then fastened with the supplied screws. This design is mounted in the optics housing. On the reverse side, the assembly is screwed with a contact nut. When replacing lenses in headlights, you can also use these instructions.

The decorative lighting ignition unit is glued to the optics body using double-sided tape. Next, the lamps are mounted in the lenses. All wiring is routed outside the housing. Sealant is placed in a special groove on the body, the glass is heated and glued.

If the connection between the glass and the flashlight body is unsealed or the connection is poor, the lens may sweat. This problem cannot be solved by replacing the lenses in the headlights. You need to disassemble the optics and eliminate the cracks or re-glue the glass. It is recommended to use alcohol and soft, lint-free cloths to clean the lens. After cleaning the headlight, it is better to additionally blow out the inside of the housing with a compressor to remove dust.

First level tuning

Before you start tuning the liftback grants, you should not immediately begin to chop up the hood filling. The first thing you should do is give the car a month, run it in properly and find out for yourself its behavior, driving dynamics, and, perhaps, identify structural factory defects that tuning will correct.

In any case, here are some innovations you can add to your car at first:

1. Installing a new air filter. By installing a zero-resistance air filter, you can add the amount of oxygen that enters the internal combustion chambers. Increasing the amount of oxygen will, in turn, increase engine power.
2. The increase in engine power will also be affected by replacing the exhaust manifold. The factory manifold is efficient, but installing a more balanced analogue will improve the results.
3. If during the run-in it was decided to carry out a complete engine upgrade, then it is better that it be carried out as a whole. Installing the forged parts and adding the turbo must be done at the same time in order for the engine to really start running better.

Interior improvements

Tuning the interior of the Lada Granta liftback also implies a large selection of components and modification options.

A regular salon in the modern world may seem overly dull and monotonous.

Car enthusiasts use monotony as an advantage. Here you can install other chairs, put seat covers or change their upholstery. At the same time, the material used depends only on the car enthusiast’s wallet. If desired, you can install elements made of Alcantara, wood or suede.

Some drivers install updated linings on the gearshift lever, handbrake and central armrest.

Exterior tuning

External tuning of the Lada Granta liftback involves replacing the wings and other body elements. Instead of the factory metal fenders, you can install more attractive parts made of suitable plastic. By the way, this will help you forget about the problem of corrosion. Many studios offer ready-made sets of bumpers, fenders and radiator grilles. Purchasing and installing a similar body kit for a Granta in a liftback body will help make the car truly unique.

Installing a front bumper with a larger air intake will not only help improve the appearance of the car, but will also contribute to more efficient airflow to the engine and front brakes. And this is a very important factor that should be taken into account after tuning the Granta power unit.

An equally popular solution is to improve the optics of the Lada Granta. For example, some car owners decided to install eyelashes on their headlights. You can also look for ready-made kits of modernized lighting equipment.

In fact, the design of the Lada Granta liftback already in the base looks quite acceptable. The shape of the version in this body style looks much more interesting compared to the four-door. For this reason, car owners very often do not make significant adjustments to the appearance of the Grant. In this case, tuning a Granta in a liftback body may involve installing a compact rear spoiler, which should be placed on the cargo compartment lid.

This small element will help optimize the aerodynamic performance of the rear of the car and protect the rear window from dirt. At the same time, the spoiler is harmoniously combined with the factory body elements of the car, so even fans of original cars will like it.

The practicality of the car can be improved by installing roof rails tailored to the characteristics of the new body. To install these tuning elements, there is no need to make holes in the roof. The roof rails are mounted in places intended for installing the trunk. There are black and silver elements on sale.

Additional recommendations

Already in the base, each Lada Granta is equipped with metal protection for the power unit. Of course, this option also provides some protection, but it is better to buy a higher quality part. The liftback's incredible ground clearance doesn't help prevent damage when overcoming road obstacles. Reviews from owners show that tuning of the liftback in this case is carried out using the appropriate spare parts for the Lada Kalina model.

Don't forget to install fender liners (they are also called “lockers”). They will provide reliable protection of the body from dirt and moisture, which will greatly facilitate the fight against aggressive processes. Some motorists believe that fender liners interfere with normal ventilation of the body space, as a result of which the metal begins to rust before our eyes. But in reality, everything depends on the quality of installation of the cabinets. If you do it right and don't control your body again, you will benefit from it.

The basic equipment of the car includes 14-inch steel wheels, which spoils the whole picture. And the body seems very “heavy” to them. You can solve the problem by installing wheels with a diameter of 15 inches. And it will be much easier to overcome obstacles along the way. In some cases, tuners also use 16- and 17-inch rims. True, you will have to fork out more for low-profile tires. This optimization option for Lada Granta is relevant only for residents of megacities with good roads.

Electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors are no surprise, so they should be installed by default. Turning on the heating is connected to the heated rear window button, so this function does not require additional attention.

One of the great tuning opportunities is painting a car with liquid rubber. “Plastidip” is a unique opportunity to change the appearance of a liftback or any other car. Now this optimization option is very relevant. Read more about the benefits of Plasti Dip in the article linked above.

Painting is an integral attribute of a modernized car. However, we should not forget that the film cannot be used on headlights, because this directly affects the safety of the car. If you decide to paint your taillights, we recommend that you read our recommendations.

The Lada “Granta” liftback is a new car produced in a wide range of technical specifications. The improved transmission, modified suspension, engine range and standard gearboxes continue to provide user satisfaction. That is why tuning Lada Granta Liftback mainly concerns the exterior of the car.

However, adherents of technical improvement of cars have something to do with the Lada “Granta” liftback.

Initial engine tuning

After buying a brand new car, you shouldn’t immediately start rebuilding the engine. Let your grant come in, adapt to the workload, work in pairs. Perhaps after running it in, you will find the ideal dynamic characteristics of the car! Or there may be manufacturing defects that are covered by the warranty. However, in any case, something needs to be done.

A zero-resistance air filter makes it easier for the car to “breathe.” The increase in oxygen in combustion chambers with such a filter is 3-6%, depending on engine speed. Power also increases proportionally.

The exhaust tract tuning kit provides a few percent more power to your Granta. An exhaust manifold with enlarged pipes of the 4-2-1 formula facilitates ventilation of the cylinders and reduces resistance to the movement of exhaust gases.

Finishing the job is a pair of sleek, shiny mufflers with engine tailpipes. With them your car will become more beautiful and faster!

Pay attention to the tuning of the Lada Granta Liftback chip! Reflashing the car's computer allows you to optimize the interaction between the driver and the car. After reflashing, the car will best meet your expectations and driving style. At the same time, fuel consumption will decrease slightly and power will increase significantly.

An electronic accelerator pedal is a useful feature, but not all Lad models are fitted from the factory. The electronic pedal, installed before chip tuning on the Lada “Granta” liftback, gives the control unit the ability to accurately respond to the driver’s commands. Using the electronic pedal, the driver can measure the force generated by the engine with maximum precision. Which still has a beneficial effect on fuel consumption!

Improved models of electronic pedals include a mode switching control unit. By equipping the Granta with a similar device (see Article on the page https://www.autodela.ru/main/top/diy/lada-granta-tuning), you can change the operating mode of the car control system according to your needs.

Deep tuning of the liftback of the Lada Granta engine may include the installation of a forged piston unit, boring the cylinder, “feeding” the engine with a turbine and a nitrogen accelerator. It is best to carry out such procedures in combination, since the turbocharger of a production engine greatly increases the risk of piston destruction under extreme loads. Even installing expensive forged parts on the piston assembly without increasing the performance of the fuel system does not make much difference.

It should be noted that an increase in engine power entails the need to strengthen the braking system, improve the transmission and suspension. Otherwise, the liftback will not have to enjoy the champion speeds of the Lada “Grant” for long.

External tuning of Lada "Granta" liftback

Tuning the exterior of the Lada “Granta” liftback can begin with the wings, replacing standard metal body parts with more expressive ones made of durable ABS plastic.

By installing polymer mud flaps, you will not only improve the appearance of your car, but also get rid of worries about fighting corrosion. Plastic, as is known, does not rust and withstands low-intensity shock loads well. The trimmed air intake line of the tuned wing will add sporty agility and healthy aggression to the Lada Granta Liftback.

While future owners of the updated Lada Granta scrupulously study the car’s exterior and discuss the features of the standard equipment, fans of automotive uniqueness do not stand aside. “Faces are not an ordinary expression” - this is what every car needs, including the Lada Granta, a cute liftback from birth!

Various options for modeling the front bumper and radiator grille, made in the studio by Lada Granta Liftback tuning masters, already today surpass the laconic factory design!

The "I'm a Robot" front bumper is especially popular among fans of a dynamic driving style. After receiving the new body kit, the front of the car becomes expressive (and even a little flashy), expressive and aerodynamic.

Thanks to the large air intake located in the center of the bumper, the engine and front brakes receive the additional cooling needed during active driving.

Even more worthy are the options for modifying the front body kit, made by automotive design professionals and giving the middle class car decent strength. “Narrowed Eyes” gives the impression of philosophical sophistication and unshakable calm. But it is precisely these qualities that road users lack so much in every corner of our country!

In the white version of the body, the car with the same shape as the radiator grille takes on a somewhat sleepy look, but large structural elements improve the perception of the design. The serene "look" gives the car an air of interest and openness. A positive attitude is in every feature of the white Granta Liftback!

Useful little things shape your appearance

In general, the design of the Lada “Grant” liftback was designed by the designers quite carefully. The silhouette of the model compares favorably with the sedan that preceded it. That is why do-it-yourself Lada Granta Liftback tuning often affects small but important elements of the car’s appearance.

On the rear edge of the trunk lid there is a small sponge spoiler “like a native one”. By slightly increasing the size of the body, the tuning part greatly improves the aerodynamics of the rear of the car and really helps keep the rear window clear. Note that this addition fits perfectly with the rest of the body elements and with the design of the model as a whole.

A visually pleasing and undoubtedly practical addition to the Lada Granta Liftback tuning: elegant roof rails, specially designed for the new body. There is no need to drill into the roof to install Grant roof rails! The tuning parts are offered in two colors - silver and black and are designed to be installed in the usual mounting points of the trunk.

By purchasing and installing durable aerodynamic bars yourself, you can easily transfer any long load up to 50 kg to the roof.

Let's play big! Let's sing at the top of our voices!

A music lover buys a car and gets a mobile concert hall. To be more precise, the Lada “Grant” Liftback tuning turns it into a concert hall - but the craftsmen have nowhere to go! The car is spacious with enough space for equipment. Converting rear doors into speakers is expensive and difficult, but when done responsibly, the results are impressive.

Widening the track of a production car is no easy feat: it requires serious work on the suspension and ride. Wheel arch liners turn an ordinary car into a racing car. The "multiplied" and modified exhaust pipe air intakes are similar to the nozzles of a spaceship. The elegant bumper combines all the design and engineering elements of a car. This is what complex tuning means - the car sounds and races like a rocket!

And although the black and red tongues of the painted flames look more like camouflage, the outline of the front of the car turned into a clenched fist, quickly penetrating into space.

Sports seats, ergonomic steering wheel, multi-point seat belts are a big plus! However, the milky white curved surfaces at the front of the cabin are too distracting (if not annoying).

But we are not too strict with amateur tuning masters - the Lada Granta Liftback is a new car, there are still few examples of modifications that are successful in all respects. But it’s worth listening to the experience of determined comrades!

Taken together, they speak of the need to modernize the sound insulation of a production car. The bulky body echoes the unevenness of the road. Such sensations, as testers describe, are similar to sitting in an iron drum.

We have repeatedly touched upon the issues of eliminating parasitic noise and unnecessary vibrations inside the machine. Use the tips from the article on the page https://www.autodela.ru/main/top/diy/kia-cerato_shumka and your Lada “Granta” liftback will become even more comfortable!

Let's take care of what's important

All bags are equipped with steel engine protection as standard. It's better than nothing, but once you have a better shield, don't miss out! Decent ground clearance (20 cm for models with manual transmission, 16 cm for cars with automatic transmission) is not a guarantee against stones and other obstacles on the road. According to reviews, the engine protection and tuning of the Kalina gearbox are ideal.”

Wheel arches (or wings, in Russian) are an important part of a fast car. The polymer material absorbs all impacts from stones and splashes of dirt and, as a result, protects body parts from abrasion and corrosion.

There are concerns that the fender liners interfere with the ventilation of the body space so much that sometimes the rusting of the metal accelerates. Such fears are unfounded. Quality cabinets that install without self-drilling the cabinet are useful—and sized.

I agree that the 175/70 R13 Standard wheels look thin at times and the fairly smooth body makes it feel heavy.

It is very reasonable - especially from the point of view of making it easier to roll over uneven roads - the installation of fifteen-inch wheels,

. or even sixteen to seventeen inch wheels with low profile tires. True, such a decision is justified only if there are good roads with ubiquitous high-quality surfaces.

Exterior mirrors with electrically adjustable, heated and bi-directional turn signals are a dictate of the times. There can never be too much light signal! Installing such mirrors with your own hands is not difficult. The heater switch is synchronized with the rear window defroster.

When purchasing, make sure that the rear LEDs do not blind the driver, otherwise, by turning on the turn signal on the left, you will be forced to block the too intense light of the colored LEDs.

Let's think about the beautiful

Is your Lada “Granta” Liftback black as night, and its body shines like a resin mirror? Place headlights with a black background between the reflectors and it will add seriousness to the appearance of the car.

Once upon a time in Germany it was considered chic to cover the roof of a car (no matter what) with black leather, simulating a convertible. In the new century: new gadgets! Agree, the black glossy film on the roof of the white Granta is cool!

Gives freshness to the same black film on the glass.

Black film is not always appropriate. No matter how impressive the Lada Granta Liftback looks, sticking the headlights in black is nonsense! One fine day there will not be enough light to notice the obstacle and react in time. The result is an accident!

Some people also like to reduce the play to just millimeters. It’s hard to agree with this method of tuning the Lada “Granta” Liftback.

Granta is a new model that can please the owner with undeniable advantages over representatives of previous generations. If you carry out tuning in Grant's liftback, you can get an individual, “sharp” car for a specific owner. Tuning a car is not only about painting or replacing door handles, but also about complex adjustment of many parameters. If the internal elements of the Grant are considered sufficiently developed, most owners stop only at tuning the external components. This can be seen from numerous photographs.

Chip tuning of Nissan Navara SUV

Every car owner wants his “favorite” to be unique and one of a kind. Tuning the Nissan Navara is designed to make the dreams of all owners of this SUV brand come true. If the changes made concern the appearance of the car (body kit, airbrushing, interior reupholstery, lighting solutions, tuning of car wheels), then they are more often called styling.

1 What is “brain firming”

The Nissan Navara is a pickup truck designed primarily for off-road use, which is why the Navara's tuning is appropriate:

• specific protective body kit;
• KUNG;
• engine crankcase and gearbox protection;
• suspension lift;
• front and rear winches;
• additional lighting devices, etc.

Tuning Nissan Navara

Navara engine tuning requires special consideration.

The ECU (electronic engine control unit) is responsible for the optimal operation of the Nissan Navara engine. This device is often called the controller or the “brains” of the engine.

The modern Nissan engine is equipped with many sensors, information from which is sent to the electronic control unit. He, in turn, based on the received information, makes adjustments to the operation of the engine systems.

Changes made to the operation of this unit at the software level are called chip tuning or “brain firmware”.

2 What does chip tuning give to Nissan Navara?

Today, you can find a Nissan Navara SUV on sale, equipped with two types of diesel power units.

YD25 Kai3:

• four-cylinder, in-line;
• 4 valves per cylinder;
• DOHC gas distribution system;
• variable geometry turbocharging and intercooling;
• ECM control system;
• volume - 2488 cm3;
• fuel supply - direct injection + Common Rail;
• exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system and catalytic converter;
• maximum engine power, kW (hp)/rev. min - 140(190)/4000;
• maximum torque, Nm/rev. min - 450/2000.

Nissan diesel power unit

V9X diesel unit:

• six-cylinder V-shaped (65°);
• 4 valves per cylinder;
• turbocharging with intercooling;
• ECM control system;
• volume - 2993 cm3;
• fuel supply - Common Rail + multipoint injection;
• exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system and catalytic converter;
• maximum engine power, kW (hp)/rev. min - 170(231)/3750;
• maximum torque, Nm/rev. min - 550/1750.

Chip tuning for Nissan Navara allows you to remove the maximum speed limit and optimize the operation of the turbine. Thanks to a little modification, you can get rid of the “turbo pit” phenomenon.

In addition, tuning the car makes it possible to increase power and torque (within the limits set by the manufacturer) and stabilize the engine in idle mode.

The result is a reduction in fuel consumption.

Engine chip tuning

During chip tuning, the security systems installed by the manufacturer remain active. The engine load limit is not exceeded.

The Nissan Navara exhaust system is equipped with a particulate filter. Physical removal of this element requires mandatory reprogramming of the engine control unit.

3 Chip tuning box

In the engine modification market they offer the installation of a tuning box. This proposal is especially attractive because such installation can often be done independently. The tuning box connects to the pressure sensor and lowers its readings. Before installing the box, Nissan Navara owners need to take into account that such a modification is not capable of:

• limit the maximum engine torque;
• remove the maximum speed limit;
• turn off the particulate filter;
• control the operation of the turbine;
• turn off the EGR system.

To maintain the factory warranty on the Nissan Navara, it is necessary to carry out licensed chip tuning.

The software for the control unit in these cases was developed by the manufacturer's engineers. Such services are provided by official Nissan dealers.

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Filters and exhaust system

And first of all, this is the installation of high-quality and expensive filter elements.
They, like no other design element, affect the power, efficiency, and service life of the Granta engine. Installing a good zero-resistance filter will give the engine up to 10% additional oxygen, which will have a positive effect on the combustion process. The mixture will burn faster, without residues, and as a result, engine power will increase by several percent. Tuning the exhaust system will also add a few percent of power to the engine. However, in the case of the exhaust manifold, you need to be careful and choose among the offers those companies that have already proven themselves. There is good quality steel, anti-corrosion treatment and successful exhaust routing schemes.

4-2-1 is an excellent manifold, especially well made and without the effect of parasitic swirl, it can simplify the exit of exhaust gases, and as a result, improve the purging of the cylinders at high engine speeds. We are not yet talking about refining the muffler itself, which can be either fancy or quite modest, but effective.

Adjustment

This is a required step. Lenses in xenon headlights require adjustment after installation - this is the only way to achieve efficiency from these devices and not dazzle oncoming drivers. To set up, you need a flat vertical surface, a tape measure and something to mark the wall.

The machine is placed as close to the wall as possible. What happens next? A line is drawn on the wall surface that corresponds to the vertical axis of the machine. Then you need to drive away to a distance of 7.5 meters.

Using a tape measure, measure the distance from the ground to the center of the lens. Next, measure the distance from the lens to the vertical axis of the machine. Then a point is found on the wall, which is located at the level of the headlights. From this point, another horizontal line is drawn 3.5 centimeters downward. Two lines are lowered onto it perpendicularly - they must correspond to the centers of both lenses. The headlights are adjusted using a corrector so that the light beam is clearly at the intersection of the horizontal and vertical marks. This is how the lenses in headlights are adjusted for xenon.

general information

Headlight settings are lost for a variety of reasons - from off-road conditions to minor traffic accidents.

Symptoms can also vary, for example, problems with low beams most often arise due to a broken relay or fuse.

Let’s also make a reservation that the headlight corrector installed on Grants can only compensate for the different load of the car, however, the car owner must level the horizontal plane independently.

The main reason for adjusting the headlights is the lack of light when illuminating the road, which has several possible reasons:

• Typically, a car that comes off the assembly line is adjusted to the weight of the average car owner (75 kg). If your body weight differs from the weight specified in the settings, then it is better to carry out the adjustment immediately after purchasing the car;
• If the hydraulic corrector breaks down, which results in bending of the headlights and difficulty making adjustments;
• After driving off-road;
• When buying a used car, since in this case the headlights were adjusted by the previous owner of the car to suit his own needs and weight.

Let's take a closer look at hydraulic correctors. These devices are installed on cars by the manufacturer and are designed to adjust the headlights higher or lower, depending on the degree of load on the car.

Since they do not have automatic adjustment, the adjustment must be carried out independently; the controls for the corrector are located at the light switch.

The zero position corresponds to a car with one person in the cabin (driver).

The operating principle of the device is as follows:

• the corrector cylinder is controlled using a handle;
• the cylinder is responsible for adjusting the pressure level in the tubes going to the pusher;
• the pushers are located directly in the headlights, and the higher the pressure in the tube rises, the more actively the liquid located in the inside of the pusher will press on the rod;
• The most important position for adjusting headlights is the position in which the rod is located.

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If the corrector breaks down, which often results in one of the headlights stopping responding to it, the pusher needs to be repaired - it is its failure that in the vast majority of cases leads to a malfunction of the device as a whole. There are two methods for repairing a pusher. The first of them does not provide for its subsequent adjustment; to implement this technique you will need:

• Remove the broken pusher from the headlight;
• Warm up the pusher tube (this will give it greater elasticity), and then remove the pusher from it;
• Tighten the self-tapping screw from the side of the tube (be sure to screw it at an angle, the degree of protrusion of the rod directly depends on the depth of the screw);
• Then adjust the length of the screw to get the final result you need.

The second method involves returning the hydraulic corrector to a fully functional state. To do this you need:

• Remove the pusher from the headlight;
• After warming the tube, remove it from the pusher;
• Try to move the pusher using pliers (the device will not function if there is not enough liquid in it or there is no proper pressure);
• When the rod moves, antifreeze is pumped into the pusher (using a conventional syringe), after which the system is put back together;
• If there is no movement of the rod, you should pump a small amount of antifreeze into the pusher (to the required level), and try to develop the rod;
• The optimal level of liquid inside the pusher can be determined both experimentally and by comparing a faulty hydraulic corrector with a working device.