No one would dare to argue that the practical Lada Granta sedan model in the short period of its existence has acquired enviable popularity among a large army of domestic car enthusiasts. It cannot be said that the car has reached the peak of perfection, although the insignificant shortcomings present in it are quite possible to eliminate with your own hands. To do this, you will need to do the popular tuning yourself, which allows you not only to give the Grant an individual charm, but also to adapt it to the needs of a specific owner.
Weaknesses of the Lada Granta
Tuning Lada Granta photos and some descriptions of which we have posted here is, as a rule, aimed at eliminating factory defects. This is a traditional situation in the domestic automobile industry, since there are frankly few models, and the preferences of the owners can be completely different. Moreover, each model has its own not only subjective shortcomings, but also objective shortcomings. Granta did not escape them either.
All identified deficiencies are wandering. This means that in one batch of cars the front panel holds up like a glove, while in another there is a herd of crickets that are quite difficult to eradicate. This cannot be explained logically, therefore the shortcomings that we have identified may be avoided by other Grants, and vice versa. However, grants fail, regardless of the batch, in the fogging of the rear optics and the constant rattling of the front. Also, many people note leaky door seals, through which water leaks from time to time.
There, in the area of the seals, the stand and the end of the stiffening box are wiped down to metal. This suggests that the door hinges are clearly not designed to withstand such weight and the weight distribution of the door is incorrect. This can also cause problems with the lock and the locking mechanism itself. In short, there is a lot to talk about, but it’s better to talk about the good. For example, about a fairly large assortment of body kits and bumpers for the Lada Grant.
Chip tuning
For some car enthusiasts, just the styling upgrades may be enough. However, only for the first time. In the future, you will probably want to get even more power from your car. Engine chip tuning can help with this.
In short, engine chip tuning is the reprogramming of the ECU in order to increase power. This procedure not only increases engine power, but also reduces fuel consumption.
Unfortunately, chip tuning also has some disadvantages. Negative points include:
- Almost 100% chance of removing the car from warranty. It is unlikely that the manufacturer will want to undertake repairs to the car in the event of a breakdown.
- Maintenance. You will have to service your car more often.
Tuning tail Grants, exterior and aerodynamics
Several years ago, full-fledged kits for Grants began to appear, which consist of:
- front bumper;
- rear spoiler;
- body skirts;
- rear bumper.
The complete set looks much more thoughtful than scattered elements of plumage decoration, simply because they were made by one person and in the same stylistic key. Such kits are definitely worth paying attention to first.
The price of such a pleasure is in the range of 17-19 thousand, but you can choose a kit that will ideally match the color of a particular specimen and look as predatory as the owner’s conscience and 87-horsepower engine will allow. You can’t count on an aerodynamic effect in 99% of cases, since only a kit that has passed the wind tunnel with a specific car can guarantee improved aerodynamics.
The main thing is not to make it worse and not create a defective windage. At the high speeds that Granta can afford, the spoilers and body kits will fly apart on their own, since they are attached mainly to double-sided tape. Therefore, you don’t have to worry about lifting force.
Electronics and electrical Grants, tuning
Granta's on-board electrical components are fine. Half of the elements are Bosch, the rest simply have nothing to break. Therefore, the generator, if there is a Bosch in the drain, works perfectly and even the control unit does not malfunction until it is flooded with water. But it can easily flood, so it is advisable to foresee this. Water often penetrates the harness, so this unit should be sealed.
Another unpleasant story is the electronically controlled gas pedal. They shouldn’t have put so much faith in the quality of the components at the factory, because the pedal in many Grants has a somewhat slow response. Of course, you can get used to it; gas is not a brake, but I would like a clearer response from the engine. Knowing this flaw in electrical engineering, tuning studios offer a booster for the gas pedal. That is, an accelerator. It sounds funny, but without the accelerator pedal, driving can turn into torture, especially if you are a fan of an active driving style.
The booster is installed quickly, without soldering or drilling. The cooperatives have calculated everything. The booster is inserted into the gap between the standard connectors between the pedal and the control unit and simply amplifies the signal. With this thing, the car will accelerate more dynamically and behave more adequately when starting from an intersection. Even with axlebox.
Tuning VAZ 2108 - what to improve, how to make tuning unique
Chisel. And nothing else. This is what the VAZ 2108 was called at the dawn of its almost undivided reign on the territory of the USSR and then the CIS. The peculiar angular design, which was in fashion in the mid-70s, reached our country only in 1985, when eights began to actively appear. The public stubbornly did not accept the new product, so ossified conservatives, accustomed to classic Zhiguli cars, gave it an offensive mechanical nickname.
Relevance of tuning VAZ 2108
By the beginning of the 90s, the car had become almost popular, and the nickname began to be forgotten. Only there were more and more eights, and everyone wanted to highlight their beauty in a special way. Since at that time there were no special opportunities for full-fledged tuning, it turned out something like this:
Not a particularly rich selection, as can be seen from the photo. Very soon there were more improved eights than stock ones, and then the plastic tuning industry slowly began to develop.
It consisted exclusively of fake and sometimes ridiculous and comical body kits, massive spoilers and fake air intakes. Now there is enough such goodness too.
As you can see, they also didn’t delve too deeply into stylistic subtleties, but that wasn’t necessary. The first factory tuned car can be considered a V8, prepared in class B for rally racing.
VAZ 2108 Eva
The preparation of the car was carried out in factory conditions, but not in Tolyatti, but in Vilnius, at the VFTS plant. It was an experimental facility to prepare stock cars for motorsport. With the light hand of the outstanding Lithuanian rally driver Stasys Brundza, the Vilnius Vehicle Factory began assembling first the 21011, prepared for the Group B rally, and then the VAZ 2105. The Eight became the last joint project of this enterprise with VAZ, but if we are talking about tuning, then this something to look up to even now. First, a couple of photos of this car.
It's 1986, there is a complete shortage of hardware and resources, and the Lithuanians managed to produce a high-quality sports car, almost at the level of world rally stars. This car you see in the photo is just a shell of the factory eight. Lights, doors and other little things. The engine is a great example of ingenuity from poverty. A block from 2106, bored to 1860 cc, Lukas fuel injection, turbocharging - all this produced about 300 horses.
The car had a mid-engine layout. That is, the engine was located behind the pilot’s and navigator’s seats, and the drive, naturally, was rear-wheel drive. But the all-wheel drive Eva S-Proto was being prepared for release, but one annoying detail prevented it from going public - the FIA banned Group B, and the project remained unrealized.
Amateur tuning VAZ 2108
First of all, a car enthusiast begins to improve his eight, naturally without any knowledge or skills in this matter, with external tuning.
The radically improved eight must have body kits. The more cheap plastic used for the body kit, the more powerful the car will be.
Laboratory tested. And a cheap film, which imitates cheap carbon fiber, adds 1.76 horsepower for every square centimeter. Believing in this, amateurs achieve amazing results in the art of decorating fairs and folk festivals.
Particularly pleasing are the color schemes, which directly affect aerodynamics. The brighter your figure eight, the lower the drag coefficient. Even the air gives way before such colors.
Tuning the interior of the VAZ 2108
The VAZ 2108 has, in principle, a good interior, which can be considered a model of modesty and asceticism. But today there are plenty of opportunities for even Ferraris to bite their lips until they bleed, seeing the number of instruments that are embedded on the dashboard.
Elite varieties of leatherette are especially popular. The most fashionable this year are blue and red. The color of fire and the color of water. To completely ruin the interior of a car, in no case do you need to take into account any design laws - the brighter the better.
Furs are a separate branch of amateur interior design. Look how cozy and tidy the interiors of the eights have become, generously trimmed with expensive furs.
Backlight. This point also deserves a separate discussion, but if you don’t know the limits and don’t have basic taste, then driving such a car will become torture.
Love your eight. She deserves to be reckoned with, she has her own style that will break through even the deepest improvements.
Therefore, before you start tuning the VAZ 2108, think about whether you will harm it, your one and only eight. Tune with your soul, and good luck on the roads!
Sources
- ladamaster.com/vaz-2108-tyuning-foto
- bytiemoe.ru/tjuning-vaz-2108/
- zapchasti.expert/tyuning/tyuning-vaz-2108.html
Interior and dashboard tuning
LEDs will save the world. At least, this is what all the amateur tuners who decided to improve the Grant from the showroom believe. Sometimes, indeed, it is not a bad idea to replace the incandescent lighting with LED interior lighting. Firstly, it is more efficient, and secondly, LEDs do not put as much strain on the on-board electrical system. You just need to do the calculation correctly. As a rule, they use conventional backlights with three-volt diodes, connecting them in series and selecting the correct resistance.
Everyone sees Granta's salon in their own way. Some people see it as a Rolls-Royce with curtains, a TV and two bars, while others preach a more ascetic style, gravitating toward rally classics. But in any case, every nut and every LED contains a piece of your love for this car, so spend it moderately and tastefully. Turn Grant's disadvantages into advantages, and may you enjoy sunny days!
