Soviet automobile classics, from the VAZ 2101 to the VAZ 2107, are still popular. This is explained by the fact that the car is common, cheap, unpretentious and easy to operate. Drivers also note the car’s high maintainability and unpretentiousness. However, the car is outdated: both morally and technically. This pushes some owners of the Seven to do tuning of the VAZ 2107 with their own hands.
Body
Tuning the VAZ 2107 body is the first thing that drivers do when improving their car. Work to change the standard design of the car includes installing a spoiler, replacing the standard bumper, installing body kits, repainting the car and applying airbrushing. In addition, the car's standard optics and wheel rims are replaced.
To give the VAZ 2107 a sporty look, special aerodynamic body kits made of plastic are installed on the car. They can be purchased as a set or separately, depending on the installation location.
Despite the availability of ready-made tuning kits for sale, many drivers create parts to improve the appearance of the VAZ 2107 on their own. Fiberglass is used for this.
Additional air ducts and stampings are mounted on the standard hood cover; in addition, it can be replaced with a part made of carbon fiber or carbon fiber. With full tuning, the doors and trunk lid of the car are subject to a similar replacement. These materials have increased strength with less weight.
When painting sevens, they use colors of unusual tones and colors that shimmer under different lighting conditions. A VAZ 2107 painted in this way attracts the attention of other drivers and pedestrians. As part of tuning, various designs are applied to the sides of the car. Airbrushing makes the car bright and memorable.
Optics
Tuning of car optics is carried out by drivers themselves. They change the design, resulting in beautiful and bright headlights with LED running and side lights integrated into them. The taillights are also changed to LEDs, and the glass is painted in dark or smoky tones.
Discs and backlight
Instead of standard stamped rims, the VAZ 2107 uses cast ones. Despite the fact that such tuning is financially expensive, and cast wheels are less durable compared to stamped ones. “Casting” looks more impressive on the car, does not weigh down the car, and the presence of additional holes contributes to more efficient passive cooling of the VAZ 2107 brakes.
Drivers install wheels with a diameter of 15 and 16 inches on their cars. Installation of 17-inch wheels is possible only when using low-profile tires, while the installation of large-diameter wheels is carried out with the preliminary design of welding joints for the wheel arches of the car.
LED strips are used to illuminate the underbody and rims of the car. In addition, they are installed on the door (LEDs light up when opened).
What can be done with the "Four"
In cars of the VAZ 2104 model, tuning is done on the outside to bring the exterior in accordance with the aesthetic preferences of our time. At the same time, the imagination of some craftsmen can be so irrepressible that the result is a completely unknown car model.
In the photo below we see an option in which the disks and radiator grille have been replaced, new optics have been installed, and moldings and lock handles have been removed from the body.
If you approach the task more creatively, you can change the door opening mechanism, come up with an interesting color, install a modern plastic body kit with air ducts and a new radiator grille.
Tuning Lada 2104 Wagon
You can simply increase the number of chrome elements and install vintage hubcaps - you will get a classic, discreet style.
For fans of compact models, there is an option in which the rear part is cut off, and the car looks completely different.
However, be prepared for the fact that you will have to shorten the driveshaft and abandon the rear passenger seats.
The optics of the Quartet will come to life if you install LED inserts in the form of “angel eyes” into it.
New optics for VAZ 2104
You can also work with the rear lights - everything is in your hands.
If you don't have to drive off-road and don't mind the low seating position, a lowered interior and reduced ground clearance would be an interesting choice. The car begins to look completely different, although it is no longer suitable for going out into nature.
In the cabin, start the transformation with instrument lighting - this will add comfort and driving pleasure.
Interior tuning for VAZ 2104
And then everything is the same - experiment with the upholstery, install sports seats, change the steering wheel.
Mudguards
Lada 2107 is equipped with rubber rear mudguards as standard. Their purpose is to protect against dirt getting on the windshields of cars behind them, and the absence of elements is punishable by a fine. However, rubber mud flaps quickly tear and require replacement. Therefore, when tuning a car, they are replaced with polyurethane models. They are stronger and more durable. Mud flaps are also installed in front, they protect the power unit from moisture and dirt, and engine mud flaps are installed, which perform similar functions.
What kind of gearboxes are there on the VAZ classic?
Not everyone is aware that there are at least three types of gearboxes on the VAZ classic. And 4 types of rear axle gearboxes. And they all differ in their traction and speed characteristics. And by combining these components and assemblies, you can turn a classic into a traction horse, a high-speed car, a drift car, or a universal car for all occasions. In this article we will tell you what types of gearboxes are found, how they differ, and what can be achieved with one or another combination of them. The gearboxes are 2101, 2105, 2106. The gears (1st, 2nd, 3rd) in 2101 are shorter than in 2105 , in 2106 - longer. Gearboxes come with gear ratios of 3.9, 4.1, 4.3, 4.44.
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Salon
After completing the tuning of the exterior, they begin to modify the interior of the car. First of all, they improve sound insulation by replacing insulating materials with more modern ones. Next, seats from foreign cars are installed. For this purpose, seats from Japanese cars produced before 1993 and intended for the domestic market are suitable. In this case, there will be no problems with the fastenings, since they match.
When performing tuning on a VAZ 2107, the interior trim is changed. The interior of the car is decorated in leather or wood, using linings that imitate these materials.
To tune a car, it is necessary to modify the stove, increasing its efficiency, equip the car with an on-board computer and a full-fledged multimedia system, install electric windows and a heated front seat system. On the dashboard of the VAZ 2107, the instrument indicators are difficult to read at night. To fix this, install LED backlighting on the speedometer scale and other instruments or mount a dashboard from other cars.
How expensive is it
The cost of modifying a car entirely depends on what exactly needs to be improved, what spare parts you will have to buy for this, whether you buy the service at the appropriate car service center or do the tuning yourself. The price of the same change may vary several times depending on your requests. For example, a simple installation of fog lights can cost no more than a thousand rubles if you take inexpensive lamps and do everything yourself. If you want to install it yourself, and even entrust this task to specialists, then be prepared to spend several thousand on it. On the other hand, tuning is not repair. The car can easily survive without these optional modifications. Therefore, you need to take a simpler approach to cost: if you have a desire to improve something and have enough money for it, that’s great; there is no desire or money - well, let it remain as it is.
Chassis
On the VAZ 2107, tuning continues by reworking the car's chassis. To tune the engine, transmission, change the properties of the car’s suspension and improve the braking system of the model, you must have specialized equipment and have certain knowledge and skills. Otherwise, using parts that are incompatible with each other will make using the car dangerous.
Instead of rear drum brakes, disc brakes are installed. They are more effective when braking a car. When tuning, they independently determine the number of gears and reduce the travel of the gear shift control handle. This is done by replacing the long-stroke drawstring with a short-stroke one. As a result, gear shifting will be performed much faster than on a standard equipped VAZ 2107.
When tuning a VAZ 2107, instead of a manual gearbox, an automatic transmission is installed. However, such alterations require large financial investments.
We work with the “five”
External tuning of the VAZ 2105 may be limited to ordinary airbrushing, installation of a modern plastic bumper with air ducts and replacement of the radiator grille. At the same time, the exterior of the car changes so much that it is impossible to recognize it at first glance.
Below is a photo of a car with alternative optics, a modern plastic body kit, stabilizers, and aerodynamic elements installed.
The doors in the Five may open differently - it will look like this.
You might consider installing a modern stereo system with powerful speakers inside.
You can also consider new upholstery and work on the seats, dashboard and steering wheel.
Tuning a VAZ 2105 car
Suspension
Tuning the front suspension of the VAZ 2107 involves installing a special pneumatic mechanism with which you can adjust the vehicle's ground clearance. A number of parts are replaced with more rigid ones. Springs and suspension arms can be supplied from other vehicles. VAZ 2107 tuning is done in a similar way for the rear suspension.
After modifications are made to improve the performance of the suspension, it will become stiffer, which will make the car more controllable and predictable.
Technical tuning of the seven
The modifications to the car that are most invisible to an outside viewer concern its most important components. Changes in the technical component can make your seven really go crazy! Check out the materials that will help you significantly improve the dynamic and other technical characteristics of your pet.
- Air suspension: installation and operation
- Fan sensor
- Choosing jets for the carburetor
- Alarm installation
- Installation of power steering
- How to bleed an engine
- Solex carburetor tuning
- Injection engine tuning
- Installing electric power steering
- Installing a limited slip differential
- Installing the turbine
- Installation and adjustment of BSZ
DIY carburetor repair
Cars without an injector are still relevant on our roads. Moreover, their owners usually like to repair breakdowns themselves, which are already quite common with long service life. Among these breakdowns there are malfunctions of the most complex air and gasoline supply unit. Therefore, many car enthusiasts are faced with the question of how to repair a carburetor with their own hands.
Especially when engine interruptions begin, and it is not possible to configure such a complex unit. In practice, it fails, and for several reasons. Let's list them.
- Due to the complexity of the channel design, the service life of the unit is short.
- Regular use of bad gasoline negatively affects parts, channels, and surfaces of the assembly unit.
- The entry of crankcase gases into the unit when engine components are worn out also has an effect.
- The entry of dirt particles, for example through the air filter housing, can have an abrasive effect, which can cause defects on surfaces.
Next, we’ll look step by step at how to repair a VAZ car with your own hands.
Installing an injector instead of a carburetor with your own hands
We could not ignore such an important and sensitive issue, which can greatly increase the power of the 7 engine and please its car enthusiast. Below are approximate instructions with all the operations for switching from a carburetor to an injector in a classic. It is worth saying that everything described below is quite suitable for other engines of the classic VAZ family.
So, you have the entire kit in your hands and therefore we arrange it around the periphery of the engine compartment. 1. Place the ignition coil or module under vacuum. The fact is that this is the best place where there are low vibrations and less heating, which will ensure long-term operation of the equipment.
2. Install the front cover under the crankshaft position sensor (214 or 2123 to choose from). If you decide to try the second option, you will have to raise the fan a little higher. 3. We install the electric fuel pump on the side member or directly into the fuel tank. We recommend using the Volga kit. Don’t forget to connect the positive wire to the control unit, which we will install later.
4. You need to make a special adapter for the fuel pressure regulator from any turner you know. Now you can tuck all the hoses into the tank. Leave the vacuum tube.
5. We solder the fuel return pipe tightly to a special pad by drilling and also using soldering acid. 6. We install a speed sensor, which is characterized by a 6-pulse operating mode. It's easy and simple to do. 7. We mount the hub nut under the lambda probe by welding. 8. Now let’s estimate the length of the electrical wiring so that all the necessary wiring is supplied with a reserve. We process all the tips with a soldering iron and tinning. 9. We wash the injectors with the ramp, all the hoses and the filter. We do this procedure together. 10. Remove the standard ignition and everything connected with it. 11. We drain the antifreeze, and also install a tee under the pump and a coolant temperature sensor. 12. We make the inlet channels with a file so that their shape resembles an egg-type roundness. We put foam rubber or rags in each of the channels so that the chips do not get inside.
13. Drill holes and cut threads for new manifold studs. 14. We make a 10x1.5 thread and plugs with the same thread for a flat-head screwdriver. These will be the antifreeze drain channels. 15. Install a new manifold with a gasket adjusted to the shape of the channels.
16. Now we install the ramp and injectors, as well as the receiver. We also install the throttle, idle air control, TPS, inlet hose and breather pipe. 17. We connect all sensors.
Here are the main operations we considered. Of course, it’s a little superficial, but the algorithm will be clear to you. Of course you will have to tinker, but the effect is worth it.
Installation of hydraulic compensators
It will be much easier to purchase an assembled cylinder head with hydraulic compensators for a VAZ-2107. But if you still decide to redo it yourself, then follow these steps:
- All channels through which oil flows must be closed during the work.
- Install hydraulic pusher bushings.
- Press the block head washers.
- Press the O-rings into the hydraulic tappet plate.
- Mount the entire mechanism on the head.
- Install the springs and plungers, then install the valve drive levers 4, 6, 7, 8.
- Check the stroke of the plungers and make adjustments if necessary.
- You need to make a hole in the camshaft pastel and place a tube in it.
- When installing the hydraulic system, ensure that all pipes are directed correctly.
Typically, hydraulic pushers come with detailed instructions that indicate the pipe routing diagram for each engine type.
Sources
- https://7vaz.ru/tyuning-vaz-2107
- https://tuningsport.ru/tuning-vaz/2107/
- https://semerkavaz.ru/tyunig/tyuning-motora-vaz-2107/
- https://chipmaster.ru/chip-tyuning/vaz/vaz-2107/
- https://bumper.guru/klassicheskie-modeli-vaz/tyuning/tyuning-dvigatelya-vaz-2107.html
- https://avtika.ru/tyuning-dvigatelya-klassiki-vaz-2107/
- https://SokolYar.ru/sovety/kak-dobavit-moshchnosti-vaz-2107.html
- https://lada-avia.ru/drugoe/kak-postavit-gidrokompensatory-na-vaz-2107.html
The Hungarian way to cross a VAZ-2107 and a Nissan with a turbo V6
Externally, it is almost factory stock, but a high-quality restored VAZ 2107 car in bright orange color. But having looked closely, or even better, listened to how its engine sounds, you understand that craftsmen from Hungary have done something special with our car.
Opening the hood, you immediately understand that the creators, with great difficulty, but also with great skill, integrated the turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 VQ35DE engine from Nissan into the engine compartment. Its approximate power is now 450-500 hp.
However, for this it was necessary to significantly redraw the engine shield and transmission tunnel, manufacture a new exhaust system and many other technologically complex things.
Lada 2107 LWorks
Nizhny Novgorod VAZ tuning is the same as Tolyatti Volga tuning! It seems that from the very beginning the project should be doomed to failure. But look how cool and stylish the lowrider or stans project, whatever you call it, turned out to be. Under the hood, by the way, there is a 1.5-liter VAZ-2112 engine.
A lot in style is determined by the correct fit of the body in combination with cool rims in the style of 70s concepts, black overlay arch extensions and, of course, eye-catching tires with contrasting inscriptions
Despite all the “pelvis” of the car, notice how elegant it looks from behind. The slightly raised rear bumper and the rear wing at the edge of the trunk, as well as the grille on the rear window, create a great old-school effect.
Lada 2107 LWorks
Nizhny Novgorod VAZ tuning is the same as Tolyatti Volga tuning! It seems that from the very beginning the project should be doomed to failure. But look how cool and stylish the lowrider or stans project, whatever you call it, turned out to be. Under the hood, by the way, there is a 1.5-liter VAZ-2112 engine.
A lot in style is determined by the correct fit of the body in combination with cool rims in the style of 70s concepts, black overlay arch extensions and, of course, eye-catching tires with contrasting inscriptions
Despite all the “pelvis” of the car, notice how elegant it looks from behind. The slightly raised rear bumper and the rear wing at the edge of the trunk, as well as the grille on the rear window, create a great old-school effect.
