The AvtoVAZ advertising campaign preceding the release of the new Lada Granta model announced almost unlimited possibilities for tuning improvements to the car. Constructors and designers made every effort to preserve the functional characteristics of the brand, leaving a wide “field of activity” for external and technical tuning.
But it didn't work out as expected. For reasons that are not entirely clear, the mass production of tuning parts was suspended. Therefore, the expectations of most fans of VAZ cars were not met. They tried to find a way out of this situation in different ways: some abandoned the idea of improving the new Lada, others tried to squeeze the maximum useful out of the available means with their own hands. To help professional and “collective farm” tuners, software developers have prepared special programs for virtual 3D tuning, which allows you to try on all sorts of modifications specifically for your car.
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It’s interesting, but the budget Lada Granta, which was launched into mass production, was already the object of factory tuning. Designers worked hard on its interior and exterior. Particular attention was paid to improving the quality characteristics of the engine: a turbine was installed on it, which increased the engine power to 210 hp. and the sequential gearbox of the modernized version and the limited slip differential greatly simplified driving.
Some changes were also made to the exterior of the car: a correctly installed and well-designed body kit gave the Lada a more aesthetic and attractive appearance.
The methods of tuning Grants identified by professionals often become the objects of primary attention of restyling car enthusiasts. They install spoilers and bumpers from Lada Granta Sport, and make voluminous trims for the wings and sills. Such changes qualitatively affect not only the appearance of the car, but also its functional characteristics - the aerodynamic performance of the model increases.
Do-it-yourself installation of a tuned bumper on a Lada Granta in the video:
Improving the aesthetics of the Lada Granta interior
Foreign cars drive owners of domestic cars crazy with their excellent interior design, the presence of multiple bright details, sparkling devices. For this reason, it is not at all surprising that the decision to tuning the interior is made quite quickly. Of course, you will have to stock up not only with patience, but also collect some financial sum to purchase consumables. Feel free to take such actions, do not regret the money spent, because the result will definitely please you.
Driving an original and bright car with an updated interior is doubly pleasant, and words of admiration addressed to your vehicle will also be like a balm for the soul.
Decorating the interior elements of the cabin
If you have a Lada Granta at your disposal, it is best to start tuning the interior by changing some of the internal devices of the car. In particular, you can change the main element with which the vehicle is controlled.
Some owners decide to install a sports steering wheel, accompanied by a smaller diameter. However, such actions are not welcomed by all car owners; sometimes it is simply difficult to control a small steering wheel, so we recommend that you use an alternative method of decorating the steering wheel.
The steering wheel can be covered in leather to enhance its appeal. However, it is important to understand that the process of covering with leather is not entirely easy. This definitely requires certain practical skills.
Some car owners recommend using a simpler method, which involves using ready-made kits for steering wheel trim. It is very easy to install, sewn up with threads, and, if necessary, just as easily removed. It is only important to choose a cover for the steering wheel taking into account the overall design of the Lada Granta interior with a liftback body. Tuning the interior of your car can also be aimed at improving the aesthetic characteristics of the armrest.
You can find a wide variety of armrests in car markets. At first glance, it may seem to you that there will be no problems with their selection and subsequent installation. Unfortunately, this is not the case, the market is replete with various offers, but mostly these are all Chinese products, which not only over time, but almost instantly can provoke your dissatisfaction.
How to humanize Granta
Not a single Tolyatti car can boast of excellent build quality and materials, as well as the freshness of engineering solutions. Granta is no exception. It went on sale almost 15 years later than planned and its original mission to replace the VAZ 2107 in the minds of the buyer failed miserably.
A huge audience that wanted to see Tolyatti cars in their garages preferred more practical and modern Koreans and inexpensive European models, so a certain part of the buyer for VAZ was lost forever. A naked Granta, with a virtually empty interior, is record-breakingly cheap. No more than 450 thousand. However, there are no queues for it, and all because the outdated design and design can no longer provide sane competition.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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One of the popular types of tuning is interior tuning. And it is here that we offer you a large selection of all kinds of small and large spare parts and parts for a variety of purposes, ranging from replacing a broken spare part to a real cool change in the entire appearance of the interior. So let’s talk about all sorts of “pumping up the interior” of the Lada Grant and its modifications.
This type of car modernization is one of the most enjoyable, since you can replace the old and add a new one, in which you are surrounded by space while driving. In other words, while driving you will feel the innovations you are purchasing, which ultimately will allow you to truly choose “your plate” due to a wide range of replaceable elements, their style, color, shape and design.
Working on the injector
Injection changes may lead to increased fuel consumption
The car from VAZ Grant, the photo of which is presented in the article, can be subjected to injector changes. However, on a new machine, carrying out such work may be problematic. You can upgrade the carburetor system by removing the spring from the vacuum drive on the primary throttle chamber. This will allow you to see what improvements have occurred in the dynamics of the car.
However, you should be prepared for the fact that gasoline consumption will be slightly increased. It is possible to increase the directed volume of heated air to one specific point. This can be achieved by replacing the standard hose. Instead, you must use the same one, only it must be longer.
External tuning Grants
We have touched only on the monumental principles of tuning and modification of the Granta, but we should not forget also the small but unpleasant imperfections in the interior and exterior:
- replacing door seals, through which precipitation often gets directly into the interior;
- tuning the stove and sealing the air ducts;
- alteration of interior trim;
- dashboard refurbishment.
Also, in order to make your Grant stand out from the stream of similar Grants, it makes sense to think about using various kinds of external tuning kits, body kits and trunk spoilers, not to mention rims.
Any car, when it is well-groomed and modified by the hands of the owner, deserves attention and will be not just a vehicle in traffic, but a bright and stylish car. Good luck to everyone!
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
| Type of social character | Its signs |
| Receptive | Characterized by weakness of will, servility, low activity, cowardice. |
| Operational | Ambition, a high level of aggression, egocentrism, and arrogance are inherent. |
| Cumulative | Dominant signs: lack of creativity, causticity, stubbornness, possessive instinct, suspiciousness, |
| Market | Characterized by such features as: lack of integrity, unprincipledness, low sense of purpose |
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.
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.
And instead of a heart - a fiery engine
- Car owners have long figured out all the disadvantages of the engines that Ladas are equipped with. They are inherent in almost all copies of the line.
- The engine often stalls when starting. Alternatively, it gains momentum too slowly. In urban conditions, taking into account traffic jams and traffic lights, driving the Lada Granta becomes difficult.
- The Granta does not move very well on rough roads and unpaved roads at low speeds. The car handles wet country roads especially poorly.
- There are also problems with high revs: driving through mud in this mode is simply dangerous.
- High climbs are, to put it mildly, not ideally overcome. You have to slow down before the hill, switch to 4th, or even 3rd gear.
All these problems are solved by chip tuning Lada Grants Sport. Jerks, drops and jerks disappear, the engine stops stalling every now and then, and “pulls” perfectly both on a normal highway and on wet country roads. Chip tuning grants sport eliminates endless switching on hills: they can be easily overcome by the car in fifth gear. The engine does not stall and starts from the first revolution, the time interval between pressing the pedal and the reaction to it disappears. Many drivers note that after chip tuning the Lada Granta Sport, the engine begins to run quieter and smoother. Chip tuning itself comes down to uploading improved firmware to the control unit. The operation is available for independent execution. If you are not confident in your programming abilities, contact a specialist. There are plenty of chip tuning specialists, and they charge relatively inexpensive prices for their services.
Power measurements after chipping
They can be made on special stands. We measure there without any problems, the only negative is that it’s a little expensive. Therefore, savvy car owners solved the problem within budgetary limits. It turns out that there is a special program for the phone that produces fairly accurate numbers. And if you do not strive for the filigree execution of a task, then it will certainly do. Similar programs for iPhones have already become famous. What should you do if you have an Android? And there are free options here. But, according to experts, their measurements are sometimes greatly distorted. There are paid ones, but they are inexpensive. It’s better to buy one of these, put it on your phone, enter the required data for your car and try to measure the changes in power after chipping the engine.
