Foreign-made cars are becoming increasingly popular on Russian roads. Recently, the last representative of the Lada Samara, the VAZ 2114, was discontinued. It must be said that this was an entire era of automotive production, in which, like everywhere else, there were many mistakes.
Fortunately, there are people among the country's residents who correct problems that were overlooked at the factory or simply ignored. Thus, modification of standard cars, in particular, tuning of the VAZ 2115, has become commonplace.
In this article we will talk about how to modify the interior, since this point is very important, because this is where the driver and his passengers are.
What can you do with the dashboard?
Tuning of the instrument panel has been carried out over the past few years. During this time, a huge number of methods for modifying the panel have appeared, some are used quite often, others are rarely implemented.
You can change the instrument panel as follows:
- Change the backlight color.
- Install the backlight control.
- Change the design of the scale and arrows.
- Install a ready-made dashboard.
Let's consider the above tuning methods in detail.
Refinement of the brake system
This operation can be excluded in the tuning program, since the VAZ 2115 is equipped with brakes of acceptable quality. It is recommended to improve the system to give the VAZ 2115 a sporty character. Tuning in this case may include the installation of double-membrane vacuum brake boosters, which will double the pressure on the pedal. If the car is equipped with brakes with a disc mechanism of increased diameter, then preparatory work should be carried out to increase the connectors for installing parts.
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Purchase and installation of a new dashboard
The popularity of this method of interior tuning is quite high, which determined the appearance of quite a large number of purchased dashboards. You can find them both in specialized stores and on the Internet.
The features of this tuning method include:
1. There are a large number of dashboards of different designs and capabilities on sale. An example is the installation of a panel that has a built-in screen or electronic dial. When choosing, it is worth considering that unusual versions with additional functions will be quite difficult to install, since you will have to upgrade the wiring. For example, it is not advisable to purchase a model with a screen in this case due to the fact that the car does not have electronic sensors that would display information on the monitor.
2. The process of installing the dashboard, which has all the standard scales, is quite simple. You can carry out the procedure for dismantling the old dashboard and installing and connecting a new one yourself if you have the most common tools.
3. The design of purchased dashboards can be very diverse, which makes the tuning method in question the most attractive.
The only drawback of this method of changing the interior of a vehicle is that the cost of instrument panels can be quite high.
Sidebar: Important: When choosing, you should pay attention only to high-quality options, since cheap ones may not last long: backlight burnout, incorrect readings and other problems will appear gradually.
Instrument panel reupholstery
This element really needs preliminary measurements. In order to create patterns, a material called non-woven fabric is used. The joy of it is that it is very flexible. You need to make a cover out of it, and then cut it according to the panel markings. Here you need to be very careful not to make cuts on the plastic, since they will then show through the finishing material.
Well, the patterns are ready, now they need to be transferred to leatherette. This activity requires perseverance, accuracy, precision and a little experience. When applying dimensions, you need to accurately outline the finished patterns, then add 0.5-0.6 cm around the entire perimeter. This gap is needed for stitching.
There is also self-adhesive film "Arakal", however, to work with it, considerable experience is required, so we do not consider this method. In addition, it is the most expensive.
Then something like a preview happens: all the “pieces” are put into place, after which it is advisable to consider the full picture. Many people don’t want to do this in order to get a “surprise”, but then it still happens, but with the opposite effect.
Changing the backlight color
You can change the backlight color yourself.
Such tuning can be characterized as follows:
- The standard instrument panel is being dismantled. This work only involves unscrewing a few screws, unsnapping the clamps and disconnecting the chips. After this, you can completely remove the panel for ease of use.
- After that she sorts it out. Disassembly is also quite simple.
- The design has a light source, which in this case will be replaced. Replacement is quite simple, the main thing is to choose the most suitable diode. In some cases you will have to use a soldering iron.
- We replace the diodes with those that have the color we need.
- We reassemble and install the instrument panel. It is quite important to check the instrument readings after completion of work.
Overall the process is quite simple to perform. Therefore, many decide to slightly update the interior of their car in this way.
What can tuning a VAZ 2115 be like?
VAZ 2115 has a rather attractive appearance. However, modern car owners repeatedly try to give their vehicle an unsurpassed aesthetic appearance and set it apart from many others. Today, it is quite common to see VAZ 2115 owners tuning the interior, engine, instrument panel and bumper of their own car. Thus, the car not only gets a unique appearance, but also stands out among similar models with certain characteristics.
So, what types of tuning can be applied to the common Volga car?
Interior tuning
Every car owner, after changing the appearance of his own vehicle, turns his attention to the inside, namely, to the interior of the unit. Modern innovative possibilities offer a wide range of different universal ideas for transforming the car interior.
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Air conditioner installation
The idea of installing a modern air conditioner is the most popular among users. However, before tuning the interior and equipping it with certain components or systems, it should be noted that such activities have a number of positive and negative aspects.
The negative characteristics of installing an air conditioner in a VAZ 2115 car are the following criteria:
- increased current consumption;
- increased fuel consumption;
- lack of a special connector.
It is also important to note that modern manufacturers create specialized sets of air conditioners for tuning the interior of the VAZ 2115. In this case, the owner must not only find a place to install such a unit, but also first dismantle the “torpedo” and steering wheel. Initially, you need to connect the compressor and pump in freon. Lastly, an additional fan is installed. After carrying out such actions, the components must be combined with air blowers that are directed into the cabin. Experienced tuning service technicians recommend using fuses to protect the unit from unforeseen situations.
Window lifters
A fairly popular interior tuning is the installation of modern electric windows. However, when carrying out such actions, close attention should be paid to the features of these components. Situations often occur when specialized power windows can only be installed on the front passenger doors.
Installation of power windows
Panel lighting
This is also an integral part of interior tuning. In this case, specialized diode bulbs of different shades are used.
In other words, we can say that interior tuning is carried out depending on the personal preferences of the car owner, his capabilities and the availability of free time to install certain components.
Redesign of the VAZ 2115 instrument panel
Owners have recently begun to change their own instrument panel, but few people know that the following elements are needed to carry out such activities:
- specialized strip made of LEDs;
- high quality copper wire;
- soldering iron and related materials for carrying out such activities;
- screwdrivers of various calibers;
- high quality glue.
It is necessary to install the instrument panel lighting in accordance with the following sequence:
- remove the dashboard using a screwdriver;
- dismantle the scale and markings, but this action should be carried out quite carefully so as not to damage fragile elements;
- mark the LED strip and cut it into several parts;
- lay out the lighting on the panels depending on your own preferences;
- attach the tape with glue;
- connect copper wire and all LED lighting elements into a single circuit;
- install the previously dismantled dashboard.
After performing such simple steps, we can safely say that you were able to independently change the dashboard at the highest level. However, it is important to remember that it is not recommended to choose too bright shades of the LED strip, and it is necessary to install a specialized regulator. This solution will allow you not only to turn the lighting on and off, but also to adjust its brightness.
Backlight change option
Bumper tuning
Almost every owner strives to change the bumper on his own vehicle. For this, various elements are used, such as:
- quick putty;
- Styrofoam;
- masking tape;
- a lot others.
To perform bumper tuning on a VAZ 2115, you must not only have certain skills and abilities, but also position the elements with particular precision. If the car owner is not confident in his own abilities, it is recommended to contact experienced, competent specialists. Professionals will help you create a unique bumper that will become the owner’s calling card.
The result is truly impressive!
Engine tuning
Each owner or a competent service center professional can improve their own engine in a VAZ 2115 car. Often, engine tuning refers to the following features:
- Replacing the existing air filter with a direct-flow one. This tuning allows you to increase engine power by about 5-8%.
- The spark plug wires are replaced using innovative mechanisms.
- Chip tuning is a unique type of programming of the general system of a car engine. The method allows you to increase efficiency and reduce mechanical impact. Users who use such tuning say that in this way they can reduce fuel consumption at low speeds and significantly increase the power of the power unit.
- Increase cylinder volumes using a specialized lightweight crankshaft and modifications to the intake manifold.
- Installation of lightweight valves.
- Replacing pushers with more modernized ones.
- Installation of a turbocharger, which increases power and increases transmission loads.
Despite the wide abundance of options associated with tuning the VAZ 2115 engine, it must be recalled that the torque in no case can be higher than the existing transmission torque.
Consequently, car tuning is a fairly relevant and popular type of car modernization. However, experienced professionals recommend that owners never forget that when improving a car, one should not forget about the existing characteristics. Many of them cannot be changed even with the most modern components or technical equipment.
Ideas for tuning VAZ 2115
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Changing the dial design
Another fairly simple way to tune the instrument panel is to change the dial design.
For this:
1. The structure is dismantled and dismantled. 2. Purchase or create your own sticker that will be used to decorate the instrument panel. 3. Peel off the old dial and glue on the new one. 4. We assemble the structure and install it.
In addition to the dial, you can change the color of the hands. To do this, paint is applied using a spray can.
We do sound insulation
If you decide to remodel the interior of your Lada 114, then you should not start right away with the upholstery, as many often plan to do. It is much more important to carry out a set of measures to reduce noise coming from outside: the operation of the power unit, the chassis and wheels of both your own and those of passing cars, the rustle of the wind, the patter of rain or the rumble of a snowstorm.
However, it is worth refuting the belief that sound insulation will help get rid of the sound of a faulty suspension or engine. These problems must be resolved through repair or replacement with new components.
So what are our actions? Let's use the instructions:
1. We disassemble the interior: remove the upholstery, the instrument panel, wrap the wires so that they do not interfere, and so on. As a result, the interior surfaces should be as clean as possible of unnecessary removable parts.
2. Using a tape measure, we measure the surfaces and measure the area, then cut out the material. If the area is difficult, use a paper pattern.
3. Heat the material with a hair dryer until it is soft and elastic.
4. We glue the vibration-absorbing layer, quickly adjusting it along the curves of the body until it hardens again, onto the trunk floor in a single sheet. To ensure that the material adheres evenly and tightly to the surface, you should use rolling rollers. If large sheets are not suitable, overlap the overlay.
Remember: it is prohibited to seal technological holes, hatches and fastening elements of parts! If you notice rust or other defects, they must be repaired.
We repeat the same actions with the ceiling, doors and the partition between the engine compartment and the passenger compartment. We definitely go under the dashboard.
5. Now that all surfaces are sealed, it is necessary to remove the anti-adhesive layer and place the final patterns of the part. Roll over again.
6. Glue a soundproofing layer on top of the vibration insulation layer. Thanks to several layers, we also provide thermal insulation in the car.
Where do you get ideas for tuning?
Oddly enough, quite a lot of problems arise with finding an idea that will be implemented when tuning the dashboard. An example is that not everyone can create an instrument scale sticker.
Where can you get original ideas?
On the Internet you can find quite a lot of images of modifications to the instrument panel. It is these photographs that can be used as a reference point when creating your own dashboard.
You can also borrow design styles from other cars. For example, by taking an image of the dashboard of one of the foreign cars, you can make minor modifications and get an original design.
Replacement of interior trim
The VAZ 2114 has factory inserts made of fiberboard on the doors, which are covered with a fairly simple fabric. Therefore, it is worth starting with it. To do this, we take measurements and purchase more modern fabric, eco-leather, vinyl leather or genuine leather. This can be a base color that will emphasize the business style of the owner, or a combination of two (the main thing is no more) shades to maintain the sporty style of the car. I think if you are into tuning, then you will definitely have glue and a construction stapler in your garage. After carefully removing the wooden inserts, we use these tools to replace the factory upholstery with our own.
Experts' opinion
Ruslan. I sell various parts for tuning cars of the domestic automobile industry. Instrument panels that can be installed on VAZs appeared relatively recently, but have become very popular. This is due to the ease of installation and attractive design of ready-made solutions. Previously, craftsmen spent a lot of time just for one minor modification; now they can immediately change the interior design in an hour.
Michael. I installed a new instrument panel, which the seller had in the category for my car. The installation went very smoothly. I was really surprised how accurately the panel fell into place. There was no need to modify or change any parts. Therefore, I recommend exactly this method of changing the instrument panel: simple, fast, effective. The main thing is to choose the instrument panel correctly, otherwise there is a large choice, many low-quality options.
Beginning of interior tuning
First of all, it is necessary to disassemble the interior, leaving bare metal. This may seem complicated, however, everything here is intuitive.
It’s also worth gathering the following tools:
- Good scissors (preferably tailor's)
- Stationery knife
- Sewing machine
- Sandpaper
- Finishing material
- Glue
- Set of needles and pins
Next, we decide on the material. As a rule, leatherette is used, but you should not skimp on it, since low-quality leatherette can bubble from glue, or simply tear when re-tightening. If finances allow, you can use genuine leather, suede or Alcantara. The last two require constant care and cleaning, since they become very greasy due to their fleecy structure. You also need to immediately choose a color. The bright, red color seems attractive to many, but it is worth remembering that at the same time it is also a great irritant, which means that the car will become unsuitable for long trips. Therefore, it is better to choose neutral tones.
You must also remember practicality. Light colors get very dirty, because this is a car in which people sit in shoes and outerwear, and this means a lot of dust and debris.
Reupholstering the interior is, first of all, gluing the material. Therefore, you also need to choose the right glue. Now the German KLEIBERIT and the Polish BOTERM GTA have proven themselves well on the market. They apply to all of the above materials.
Interior lighting of VAZ 2114
LED strip has wonderful properties. She transforms the salon beyond recognition, and does it with benefit. A meter of LED strip costs about 600 rubles, and lighting in the cabin costs 1600. Especially in the legs. If they also heated, there would be no price for them. however, it is possible to achieve not only such decorative effects, but also complete functional interior lighting.
It is not difficult to count the amount of tape, but a particularly remarkable effect is produced by the RGB tape, which is controlled from the remote control and shimmers in 130 shades. It will definitely never get boring. But even if you simply install bright white LEDs under the hood instead of the standard interior and trunk lighting bulbs, the lighting will be softer, brighter, and the battery will not be so loaded. In short, you can experiment with light endlessly.
Tuning, lighting and upholstering car interiors tastefully and correctly, good luck to everyone!
Installation of electric window lifts
The car in question was also produced with a mechanical window lift - a thing of the past that still haunts the domestic auto industry. In order to make it convenient for passengers and the driver himself, electric lifts should be installed.
You can carry out such an upgrade yourself. This is due to the fact that the lift is purchased disassembled. You can choose a design that was installed on a more expensive configuration of a particular model, which determines ease of installation.
Problems can only arise when connecting the mechanism to a power source, since for this you will have to create chips and lay out the wiring yourself.
Problems may also arise with the output of the glass control unit. As a rule, the buttons are located directly on the door and can be duplicated on another panel. Therefore, when purchasing a window lifter, you should also select handles with window lifter control buttons.
When tuning, it becomes possible to duplicate the control unit on other panels, which will increase the comfort of performing this function.
Salon 2114 and its disadvantages
By a strange coincidence, the interior of the VAZ 2114 turned out to be even more comfortable and attractive than that of the newer 2112. Although, they often changed interiors and panels from the factory, and the owners themselves rearranged panels and door cards from one model to another, from time to time time connecting to this Priora. When the imagination ran out, and the set of panels and door cards that the plant offered became boring, then car enthusiasts began to massively tune VAZ 2114 interiors using all known methods.
Some didn’t do very well, but there are projects that are nice to look at. It seems to us that a good interior renovation project differs from a bad one in just a few things:
- the interior has certainly become more comfortable;
- a stylistic solution appeared that did not exist before;
- Factory defects have been corrected, which we will not list here.
In this context, any work to improve the interior can only be divided into good and bad, but we will consider them from the point of view of design changes or stylistic decisions, leaving our subjective opinion to ourselves. VAZ 2114 salon tuning photos and descriptions of some projects will eloquently say that this car cannot be spoiled by alterations.
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