On my own tuning – these are actions aimed at improving a number of characteristics of the car: appearance, comfortable conditions in the cabin and improving driving performance. Typically, all this work is carried out with standard factory-made car models, produced in large quantities and having the same, far from the best, parameters.
Recently, do-it-yourself car tuning has become popular. Everyone who seeks to modify their own car wants to see it endowed with a unique and unforgettable appearance. Among professional performers, this activity is called external car tuning, which involves performing a wide variety of operations of varying complexity. As a result of the efforts made, the vehicle becomes completely unrecognizable among numerous similar vehicles.
Little by little, cars from the “classic” family are becoming a thing of the past, including the VAZ 2107, whose production was closed in 2011. But this absolutely does not mean that the brand will soon be forgotten; on the contrary, there are all the prerequisites that the “Seven” will be seen on the roads for many more decades. The fact that this model has already become a classic contributed to the popularization of the trend: tuning vases with your own hands and made it an excellent springboard for various modifications and improvements, because today working on a “classic” is akin to a certain ritual.
The simplest solution is to do the tuning of the VAZ 2107 with your own hands, which can make changes to the appearance of the car - equipping the body and headlights with a variety of overlays. The next level of complexity is considered to be airbrushing - applying original drawings to a car. And, finally, replacing the standard plastic body kit with a sports one - installing aerodynamic elements: a spoiler or a wing. However, it is not at all necessary that everything be done just by replacing the radiator grille and bumper; do-it-yourself tuning of the 2107 involves modifications, including vital components.
Engine modification
Refining the engine or tuning the VAZ 2107 in this unit is considered a relatively inexpensive activity, but as a result of these actions it is quite possible to obtain a significant increase in power indicators. It is not difficult to explain: the factory design of engines is not particularly accurate, and numerous technological deviations are not uncommon in them, already included in the nameplate power of the engine. After eliminating these flaws and inaccuracies, and introducing your own or someone else’s developments, it is quite possible to achieve significantly superior power compared to the factory version, a significantly longer engine life and its characteristics.
Carburetor modification
Tuning the carburetor helps to significantly improve the performance of the car. These works do not require as much financial resources as work with the power unit. Another noticeable advantage of such actions taken by a car enthusiast is the immediate achievement of a positive result.
Suspension modifications
When the time comes to consider the issue of comfort and reliability of control, the first thing you need to think about is improving the suspension, especially if you are considering tuning the 2107 car, because for production VAZ cars, improving the suspension will not only not harm, for them it is even desirable. The main thing is to take into account the need for an integrated approach to tuning the suspension and the car as a whole.
The rear suspension springs are not stiff enough. Alternatively, you can install parts from Niva. Not only do they fit great, but they also have great staying power. Thus, the car will be endowed with “sporting” qualities. That is why it is important that a car with such characteristics is successfully combined with changes in the engine, interior and appearance.
Interior improvements
If we take into account the classic design of the Lada, then every second owner who wants to tune a VAZ 2107 car has a desire to bring its appearance to perfection, to make it unique. If you figure it out, it’s not difficult, the main thing is to clearly understand what needs to be done and strictly follow the order of work.
Below you can watch a video about tuning a VAZ 2107.
So, then there is a proposal to consider in more detail the actions being taken to make changes to the appearance and design of all the above-mentioned components in order.
Engine tuning 2107
The car engine is undoubtedly the main component of the vehicle. And tuning in relation to it is aimed, first of all, at increasing power. This, in turn, causes the crankshaft to work intensively with increasing speed, which means there is a need to ensure ideal balancing of the parts in the crank mechanism. Possible weight in parts should be reduced to zero. Particular attention should be paid to the camshaft. By expanding the overlap phase, it is possible to achieve motor power of up to 30%, and this is quite a noticeable increase.
Of course, you still have to work hard to reduce the weight of the flywheel - during a sharp increase in speed, it takes power away from the engine. The next mandatory step will be the installation of special nozzles responsible for forced lubrication of the piston and cylinder. In addition to increasing durability and reducing the coefficient of friction, this action will also have a beneficial effect on improving the temperature regime of the piston head.
Leaving the cylinder head of a VAZ-2107 untouched in order to carry out a full engine tuning is out of the question. Runs here:
- Expansion of inlet and outlet channels.
- The diameter of the valves is being increased; it is advisable to replace their heads with more wear-resistant titanium ones.
- If the head channels are enlarged, logically the cross-section of the channels on the “spider” should be increased. This helps to increase engine power due to more complete exhaust gases and better fuel supply.
- If there is a desire to supplement the engine with a compressor/supercharger, here you can be sure that the engine will achieve a power of about 250 l/s, and maybe even 300 l/s. In this case, of course, you cannot do without altering the carburetor, but the efforts made will be fully justified by the result obtained.
- Another important nuance in changing the operation of the engine is refining the sound so that it becomes truly “cool”. This is achieved by converting the exhaust system to forward flow. Here it is worth considering that along with the bass, thanks to the direct-flow system, it will be possible to add about 10-15% to the engine power.
Having bought such a car, a poor car owner can easily carry out repairs and tuning himself. Probably the most popular car from the domestic classics is the so-called “seven”. These cars are the most tuned in Russia. Thus, the owner, who doesn’t really care what he drives, starts tuning.
Tuning work can be divided into:
• Tuning the VAZ 2107 engine
• Tuning the interior of the VAZ 2107
• External tuning of VAZ 2107
What is hidden behind this mysterious word and why do domestic cars so often undergo this procedure?
Tuning is, one might say, tailoring it to suit yourself, to suit your personal needs. Domestic cars at the time of sale can be compared to a new apartment being sold without renovation: everything seems to be there, theoretically you can use it, but only theoretically.
Typically, tuning a VAZ 2107 begins with working on the engine. Improvement of the carburetor, replacement of valves with foreign ones, improvement of spark plugs, installation of a lambda probe and zero-resistance filter and increase in cylinder volume.
The interior of the VAZ 2107 upon release is so unattractive that you can redo literally everything without regret. Reupholstering the interior, installing electric windows, improving the stove, or rather its left pipe, sound insulation - only the most common and simple works.
You can also install a steering wheel with a smaller diameter, install a decent sound system and make many small improvements that make the driver’s life easier and more beautiful.
External tuning is mainly repainting, installing alloy wheels and a body kit. Is it worth doing all this? The solution is individual for everyone. Tuning a VAZ2107 does not require large investments, but it turns out to be quite a hassle. That is, such a hobby can be classified as a hobby...
Video: do-it-yourself VAZ 2107 tuning
VAZ 2107: do-it-yourself interior tuning
Classic Zhiguli models are so ascetic that you immediately feel the desire to carry out some modifications to the car. And that’s why our next priority is now tuning the interior of the VAZ 2107.
Many car owners pay most attention to the appearance of the car when performing external tuning (exterior) of the VAZ 2107. And they completely forget about the interior of the car. But the quality of the interior and its materials also depends on the comfort of driving the car.
To begin with, I recommended replacing the car's steering wheel. Even the last option, for models released over the last two years, does not allow you to drive the car comfortably. Then, having replaced the steering wheel, you can move on to the interior itself.
To begin with, you can buy kits consisting of additional stands and additions to the dashboard that improve the functionality of the interior elements. Sometimes, there is simply nowhere to put the simplest little thing in a VAZ 2107. These simple stands and pockets will allow you to distribute the free space in the cabin quite effectively.
The next step is to replace the sun visors and rearview mirror. If with the mirror everything is quite simple - I bought a large mirror and attached it to a standard one, then with the visors everything is a little more complicated.
There are two options - reupholster the standard ones with carpet, or install tuning visors. The second option is more preferable, especially since they cope with their functions better.
Let's continue tuning the interior of the VAZ 2107, next up are the front seats of the car. I would advise replacing them. Reupholstering the seats will only improve their appearance, but the level of comfort will remain low.
There are tuning seats for classics on sale, and quite a few models. But if you want to save money, you can buy a used kit. seats from Japanese foreign cars from the Japanese domestic market. A Toyota Corolla, produced in 1993, for example, can act as a donor. Most importantly, you will not be required to make any modifications to the seat mounting system.
If necessary, you can use carpet material and a special spray adhesive to replace the material covering the interior elements. With this you can complete the tuning of the VAZ 2107 interior. But if you want individuality, you can choose a set of plastic linings, for example wood, for the dashboard elements, interior and gear knobs.
As you can see, everything is simple and convenient. And most importantly, it is accessible to anyone. The tuning of the VAZ 2106 interior was built on the same principles.
Video: do-it-yourself tuning of the VAZ 2107 interior
VAZ 2107: do-it-yourself carburetor tuning
We are improving the dynamics of the VAZ 2107. So we are given a 1500 or 1600 engine with a contact ignition system and an “Ozone” carburetor. Well, let's start from simple to complex, we'll mock the carburetor, anyone with at least a little knowledge of cars can do this kind of tuning of a VAZ 2107 with their own hands. 1. We pull out and then throw out the spring from the vacuum drive of the throttle valve from the primary chamber, in total it takes 5 minutes. With improved dynamics, fuel consumption will increase by about half a liter per 100 km.
2. We rework the throttle valve drive from the secondary chamber. This is done as follows: take a small piece of wire, bend the ring on one ring, and in this form we slip it under the nut that secures the throttle drive levers. After this, the nut must be tightened as much as possible. Thanks to this, we get improved dynamics at high speeds; this does not affect fuel consumption.
3. Now we take the small diffuser from the primary chamber, which is marked 3.5, and throw it away. Now in its place we insert a small diffuser marked 4.5. Along with these actions, if necessary, change the accelerator pump nozzle, the standard “30” to the enlarged “40”. Acceleration at the beginning of movement is improved.
4. We proceed to increase the jets. In the primary chamber there is a main fuel jet, and the main air jet is 150. We are not touching the secondary chamber yet, acceleration has improved, but we need more.
Now in the secondary chamber we put a fuel jet of 162, and an air jet of 190! These are the largest jets ever produced on a Weber. But the diffuser diameter of the Ozone secondary chamber is the same as that of the Weber. But we don’t open the damper from the primary chamber very often, even if we’ve worked some magic with the carburetor before.
After all, when driving around the city we rarely press the gas more than halfway. But if you need to accelerate sharply and overtake someone at the end of a climb, then this will already be very useful. The result is that the pedal is pressed only until the secondary chamber opens, and it turns out that “turbocharging” is turned on and the engine at this time picks up speed of about 6500.
If you need something more powerful, then go to the primary chamber and insert the main fuel jet 130 for an engine from 1500, or jet 135 for an engine 1600, but the main air jet is set to 170. There is no point in further increasing the jets, because with a sharp When you press the gas pedal, the carburetor will begin to overflow and choke. Now let's move on to fuel consumption. The fact is that when installing such a combination of jets, when driving in urban dynamics mode, there is simply no need to press to the floor at every traffic light, and our dynamics are already at chisel level. Therefore, fuel consumption will be kept at 11 liters per 100 km. around town. But XX flow rate will be the same, since we did not touch its adjustment. But on Ozone, the XX system is autonomous, and the adjustments practically do not change. But if you need to accelerate or pull out while overtaking, or drive through a patch of unsteady mud, then our larger jets will help. With a combination of jets 135-170 and 162-190, as well as with a normally adjusted ignition and distributor with a vacuum automatic (the hose is attached to the manifold where the EPHH system once stood), my 2107 became just an airplane. In my opinion, “Weber”, especially the first editions, is the most reliable, practical and simple carburetor that can provide excellent dynamics. Its only drawback is that it contains CO at rpms above 2000. Another circumstance. Jets should be selected individually for each engine. The diagram described above is general; however, a lot depends on the engine size, its condition and the specific type of carburetor, as well as on the jets themselves. They are all individual. Even with the same markings, even standard DAAZ jets may have a slight difference in throughput; you should not mention cooperative ones. I’ll answer one more question, why we don’t install Solex. After all, Solex provides much better dynamics compared to ozone. There’s no arguing here, but with a converted Ozone or Weber, the car will drive much better, and you won’t have to invest money, and most importantly, they’ll be more reliable. After all, Solex has many disadvantages, such as dips or jerks, and getting rid of them is not so easy. And also a constantly unscrewing lid, along with a malfunctioning solenoid valve. And Ozone or Weber needs to be tuned only once a year. Of course, it was possible to modify the engine itself, install lightweight pistons and connecting rods, as well as a lightweight crankshaft, install polished and perfectly fitted manifolds (intake and exhaust), and carefully balance everything. Or improve the engine power supply system.
You can also change the transmission gear ratio and fine-tune the chassis. Maybe I forgot something, but it doesn't matter. The fact is that all these modifications require special equipment, high qualifications of either yours or your employees, a lot of time and, most importantly, a lot of money. But not every one of us can afford it, so we experimented with a carburetor, and the end result is quite good.
Video: DIY carburetor tuning for VAZ 2107
VAZ 2107: do-it-yourself engine tuning
Tuning a VAZ 2107 engine is a relatively inexpensive activity, but the increase in power can be significant due to the fact that factory engines are made without much precision, with numerous technological deviations, which is already included in the nameplate power of the engine.
If you eliminate these flaws and inaccuracies, add your own or someone else’s developments, you can get an engine that significantly exceeds the factory one in power and with a significantly longer service life and characteristics.
In general, tuning the 2107 engine is not always aimed at increasing power. Essentially, tuning is fine-tuning, adjusting to yourself, so before starting work you need to decide exactly what you want to get at the finish line, there are two stages:
— The first is increasing the overall power - the first stage. The increase is achieved by tuning the intake (refinement of the cylinder head, carburetor, intake manifold, installation of a zero filter), exhaust (increasing the diameter and cross-country ability), installing a turbocharger (turbine, compressor), increasing the volume of the cylinders (boring, balancing the pistons, selecting the crankshaft).
— The second stage is the selection of a camshaft, selection and adjustment of valve timing, tuning of the entire engine. This stage can rather be called tuning the VAZ 2107, the first stage is rather its repair.
Here we come to the choice point - power at the bottom or top (lower or upper revs). This is essentially the tip of the VAZ 2107 tuning iceberg.
Also, in addition to modifying the existing engine, you can replace it with a more powerful one, we will consider the option that we implemented.
To increase power, instead of the standard VAZ 2107 engine, a new 21213t engine with a displacement of 1800 cc was purchased, which acted as a “donor”.
In this engine, we were interested in the basics: the cylinder block, crankshaft, connecting rods and cylinder head.
The working volume was left at 1800 cc, more reliable pistons, rings, and liners were installed. The cylinder block was honed again. The pistons were coated with molybdenum enamel. The crankshaft and clutch assembly were additionally balanced.
The cylinder head has also undergone modifications. Here's what they did to her:
— the combustion chambers, intake and exhaust channels were modified, bronze valve guides and lightweight T-shaped valves were installed.
— The STI sports camshaft is located in the cylinder head.
— Of course, we couldn’t do without the DAAZ 24/26 carburetor.
— We also installed a contactless ignition system.
Video: DIY VAZ 2107 engine tuning
VAZ 2107: do-it-yourself dashboard tuning
Various kinds of lighting, devices, etc. look good here. , so I always looked with envy at the dashboards of different foreign cars. At night they are always easy to read, agree, it’s convenient to see your speed at night, and not consider how you have to do it on the classics. Therefore, it was decided to make the classic tidy worthy of respect. After sitting with my sidekick over a bottle of beer, thinking about the options, through trial and error, we finally found what we thought was the right way to do it.
So, let's begin. What do we need for this?
1. LEDs. Red, white, and different sizes.
2. Instrument covers (scales). In our case, these are scales purchased at the car market for 60g. They are installed to replace the old ones.
3. Arrows. We used arrows from a Peugeot 405. It has two long and three short ones on the dash, so you will need to disassemble two tidies.
4. Soldering iron, solder, in general, various small tools for a beginner radio engineer
As the story progresses, I may remember something else.
In short, let's go.
1.Remove the tidy. I think everyone knows how to do this.
2.Remove the arrows. It's not as simple as it seems. On large devices they are, in principle, easy to remove, but on small ones you have to be careful. We filmed it like this: we squeeze the arrow with pliers so that it doesn’t slip out, and with quite a lot of effort we pull it vertically upward (the device lies face up on the table).
The main thing is not to bend the rod on which the arrow sits, so you need to pull strictly vertically. Don't be afraid to bend the arrows, they are no longer needed. And don’t be afraid to pull out the rod, it sits seriously. The devices were Soviet, and then they made them so that the enemies could not disassemble them, or they could only disassemble them with a hammer.
Important!!! There is a limiter on the speedometer scale. It stands between zero and 20 km. This means that the needle has a downward movement, in my opinion even below zero (I don’t remember exactly). In order for it to show correctly after replacing the arrows, you need to do the following: remove the complete device.
From the back, rotating the arrow, we find that a metal disk is rotating inside. It is practically adjacent to the stationary part of the device.
You need to put a mark when the arrow is on the limiter. We took a marker and simply drew a line on the disk and on the stationary part in one sliding motion. Now, when putting on the arrow, you just need to align these marks and the device will work correctly.
3.Unscrew the scales. It's simple.
4. Take diodes. We solder the resistors, not forgetting that they are soldered to the positive, and asking the seller when purchasing where exactly the positive is. As a rule, this is a long leg of the diode, but there are also options with a short plus, so be careful. You can take diodes with a built-in resistor, they are more expensive (although they say they are less reliable), but they will be easier to install, because There is not much space in the tidy, then it is worth its weight in gold.
Next, I will describe everything that we did with magic scales purchased on the market.
They look like this:
This is how they look in standard lighting:
So on the backlight with added bulbs and removed filters:
But it was all trial and error, so to speak. At some point, I decided that only the numbers should glow. And arrows.
We took the scale and taped it on the inside with black pieces of tape so that only the numbers could be seen through.
We did this with all the scales, but on small instruments I left the red zones exposed to light too. I think it's more interesting this way.
We make a limiter on the speedometer scale. We used a small nail for the window skirting boards. They attached scales, marked them, and made holes.
We drill holes for the arrows on the speedometer and tachometer scales. It should be no larger than the diameter of the base of the arrow, but almost flush.
We do the same on small devices.
Then we removed the original green filters from the dashboard. And light bulbs too. We will solder our LED bridges to their contacts. Since polarity is important for diodes, find the plus and minus on the contacts of the light bulb.
Number of diodes. Here we have it: one for each number; for icons (kmch, x1000, etc.) where there are two, where one is enough, for example for the temperature icon; for the arrows - 4 pcs for the large ones, 2 pcs for the small ones, and one diode instead of the old fuel level lamp, aimed at the red zone on the scale.
We used 5mm diodes for the two-digit speedometer numbers. For three-digit ones - centimeter ones, due to the larger width of the light spot. On the hands - 3mm, red glow (take ones that shine brighter).
Next, we soldered, so to speak, “LED bridges.” Those. Two or three diodes were soldered to the wires in parallel (not in series!). We placed the diodes where needed. We secured them to the dashboard using hot glue. The wires were soldered to the places where the light bulbs used to be.
Small red diodes were placed near the stem. At the very base. You can sharpen the diodes a little so that they are flatter, because when installing the scale itself, they can interfere. We used a soldering iron to make light indentations in the plastic at the base of the rod in order to recess the diode a little.
Otherwise, they will rest against the scale, and that, in turn, will not allow the needle to fit tightly to the scale, and the light of the red diodes will be visible.
The arrows of small instruments are easier to illuminate. There is plenty of space behind the scales to place diodes, so simply place the diode(s) behind the scale and point them at the needle.
We place the arrows on the rods. If you find arrows from some other car, think for yourself how to adapt it. The main thing is that it is not too heavy and not too long.
I repeat, our hands are from Peugeot 405.
The arrow consists of two parts: the arrow itself and a plastic insert. I showed them in the photo.
This is done so that when disassembling the Pyzhov panel, the readings do not go astray. That is, I removed the arrow, but the guide insert remains on the rod. Then I just put the arrow on, and everything shows exactly.
We just need to adapt this guide to our rod. It is thinner than Pyzhov’s, but not by much. How to adapt it is difficult to describe. Take it in your hands and everything will become more or less clear. On large instruments, the needles became like family ones. Only the length of the guide needs to be shortened. It's a little more difficult for small ones. The stem is thinner. We compensated for the thickness simply by applying a little solder to the rod. We also shortened the guide, installed it, put on the arrow, and that’s it.
When all this is done, we put on the scales, put on the arrows, and artificially turn on the dimensions. Using tweezers, we direct the diodes to the numbers. We look, we direct, we correct, we look again, and so on until you see what you need.
The matter remains small. We need to get rid of the background light at the edges of the scales. As you know, the scales do not fit tightly to the plastic stencil, because they are designed for external illumination.
We made podiums from plasticine. They just sculpted it with their hands and that’s it. They applied it, turned it on, saw a gap - corrected it, and so on until everything was perfectly dark. The main thing is not to overdo it with the height of the podiums, so that it does not bend the scale by pushing it.
When all this is done, you can install the tidy and enjoy the results of the work done. The elongated faces of neighbors in traffic are especially pleasing.
Since we have at least some choice of these scales on the market, we can easily change them to another option. They are the same in design, but when held up to light they are green, for example. Leaving numbers and one row of stripes exposed to light, for example, we have a completely different view.
By the way, the additional AutoGauge tachometer was illuminated in the same way. With its original lighting it looked very sad. There was one small bulb of a nasty yellow light. It glowed about the same as this device. Yes, yes, he has the backlight on.
To the question about resistors and all that, I’ll say right away - I don’t know what the resistance of the resistors is, the type of diodes, etc. I'm not a radio technician. I asked at the radio market for 12V diodes and that’s it. A normal seller will give you what you need. I haven’t had one burn out yet in 4 months.
After riding for a couple of months, having recovered from the attacks of euphoria, I noticed that the diodes aimed at the numbers were still too bright. The backlight should have been softer. Therefore, we removed the light spot of the diode from the numbers, and directed it as if between the numbers. The light became softer. It’s more pleasant for us, but it depends on who you like.
Somehow we’ll make lighting using matte diodes. Regarding these diodes, I want to warn you so that you don’t flatter yourself with the thought that you can coat an ordinary diode with sandpaper, and it will shine like a matte one. No. It's a bullshit. In a frosted diode, the lens is completely frosted, from the inside, and not just from the top.
Many will say that this is all an expensive pleasure. Yes, I won’t say it’s cheap (for some, of course). Let's estimate that there are about 60 Scales + Diodes - this will come out to about 50 USD.
I don't think this is too high a price to pay for beautiful instrument lighting.
Yes, this may not be the best or easiest way to redo the panel. Perhaps not all of our decisions are correct. I don't argue with that. I can even say that I am sure that there is probably an easier way to accomplish all this. Maybe. This is what we have done so far. We'll see later.
Video: do-it-yourself tuning of the VAZ 2107 dashboard (instruments)
VAZ 2107: DIY stove tuning
By and large, the stove of the classic is not bad at all. Not bad, or rather even heats very well, but there is one point that everyone should still take into account. As always, when our designer takes up development, expect trouble.
And the point here is precisely that the left pipe, which, according to all the laws of logic and rationality, should blow onto the driver’s window, magically does not blow there. A distinctive feature of the design, you know, but in winter this small flaw turns into a real disaster.
Constantly wiping the glass with strange rags or, even worse, being forced to open the window, which, given our frosty weather, is not the most pleasant prospect. This is the solution to this small problem that we will talk about. So, tuning the VAZ 2107 stove: modification of the left pipe.
The idea of refining the VAZ 2107 stove
If you want something to work the way you want, do it yourself. Doesn't want air to blow out? No problem, we’ll make you do it. And we will do this not with the help of a magic kick to the mechanism, but with the help of an ordinary fan.
First, you and I must remove the deflector from the pipe. There's nothing complicated about it. We carefully pry the deflector on one side with a screwdriver and pull it slightly forward. We do the same on the other side, and it ends up in our hands.
The body of the deflector itself is held in the torpedo by such small tendrils on top, so feel free to stick your hand into it and take it out of the torpedo without much effort. Next we will need a 50 mm computer fan, don’t be alarmed that it is slightly larger than the deflector, it fits perfectly under the landing pad of the nozzle.
We aim it approximately at the center of the deflector body and use a pencil to make small notes of its dimensions. Now we need a hacksaw or a stationery knife (which is more preferable) and slowly make cuts directly in the plastic.
We connect them using lines using a knife and pliers, and break off a piece of plastic. On the other hand, everything is the same. We don’t throw away the broken plastic; it will still be useful for household use.
We try to insert the fan into the resulting opening. Make sure that it fits very tightly, otherwise it will turn out to be humpty dumpty. We return the inner part of the deflector with the blades to its place and notice that when turning they will interfere with the fan, or rather, it will not allow them to turn to the maximum angle.
We mark the part that needs to be cut off so that nothing gets in the way. We disassemble the blades and cut off all excess both from the holder and from the blades themselves. The main thing is to be careful, the blades are very fragile and we don’t want to damage them.
We put the entire structure back together and install the fan. We check whether the blades move normally. And now about the fan. We had 2 of them. One from the hard drive cooling device at 0.18A and from the Pentium III cooler at 0.25A.
The second one, of course, blows stronger, but the first one is also perfect for our task. We try first one, then the other. Now our task is to make sure that the fan draws air from the stove and not, on the contrary, through the deflector.
To do this, we need to make it as airtight as possible. We just take the pieces of plastic that we have left and seal all the unnecessary rear openings with them, placing them on the sealant.
Tuning the VAZ 2107 stove: the most interesting things
Let's go to the car. First, we insert the fan into the nozzle platform. Then the deflector body, parallel to directing the fan into the hole that we cut. Well, don’t forget, return the blades to their place.
Regarding the electrical connection, everything is elementary. It is best to connect the cooler to the heater wire. And if there is nowhere to put a separate button for the cooler, then it is possible to attach it to the same wire as the stove fan. The diodes in the circuit are vital, otherwise the stove will have one speed instead of two. Choose 12 volts or more.
Video: tuning the VAZ 2107 stove with your own hands
VAZ 2107: do-it-yourself bumper tuning
Probably every car enthusiast has noticed that the standard bumper of this car looks somewhat fake and even outwardly is not particularly reliable.
They have a plastic base, which is reinforced with a chrome plate on top. In essence, it cannot effectively protect the car in a collision, and there is nothing to say about the visual effect; it does not look very elegant.
So we will try to make a more reliable structure out of this weak element, so that at least in case of a weak impact we will not have to repair or change the bumper of our car.
The essence of the idea is to strengthen the bumper with an L-shaped profile made of metal, plus we will slightly move the protective part from the body. So, we dismantle the front and rear bumpers of the VAZ 2107. During the tuning process, we will use the existing technological holes, in addition to this we will make holes in the profile.
As for the connectors, this will be done as follows: bend the lower plate of the future fastening forward. It turns out that we made a mount for the lower bumper bolt.
The plates on the connector are bent very simply, it will not be difficult. however, this does not mean that we need to act haphazardly, we work carefully. Next, we mount the reinforcing profile and place the bumper on it. As a result, we get a fairly massive bumper that will not deform in the event of a light impact.
In addition, it has a gap between the body - 5 cm. The appearance of the car has completely changed, it has become more impressive. If you are not satisfied with the standard model, then you can make your own bumper.
First you need to design its appearance. At this stage, it is worth considering all the details so that unexpected difficulties do not arise during the installation process. After removing the VAZ 2107 bumper, it must be thoroughly washed with detergent and dried.
Next, we install it, taking into account the angle of position in its normal position and ground clearance. The contours of the future bumper are filled with polyurethane foam; about large cans go there. For reliability, we reinforce the foam with wire or strips of metal.
The foam takes about 3 days to dry. As soon as the foam has dried, you can move on to the next stage. We transfer the sketch to the resulting structure and make markings in advance using prepared templates. Then cut out the excess foam using a sharp knife.
We apply a thin layer of epoxy resin and fiberglass to the surface. To make the substance absorb better, you can dilute the resin with a solvent. We wait for it to dry and move on to putty. Putty in one layer.
If necessary, we leave cutouts for fog lights, etc. We sand the surface of the bumper with sandpaper, which has a grain size of no more than 80. Next, we cover 2-3 layers of primer and proceed to painting.
Installing the bumper on the car occurs when the paint is completely dry, this will take a couple of days.
Video: do-it-yourself VAZ 2107 bumper tuning
VAZ 2107: do-it-yourself headlight tuning
One of the most prominent and effective types of external tuning of a VAZ 2107 car is tuning the car’s head optics (headlights). It can be accomplished in different ways. In addition, such tuning is often done by hand.
The first option and the most radical is to replace the standard optics with completely new ones (mainly from other car brands) and adapted for the VAZ 2107. Such tuning, of course, radically changes the appearance of the car, but in terms of monetary costs it is the most expensive. In addition to installing new headlights, you can also install fog lights.
The second option for tuning headlights is to replace some elements of standard headlights with other more advanced ones. The first thing that undergoes such tuning is the light bulbs (incandescent lamps are replaced with xenon ones, etc.), and you can also replace the headlight reflector in order to have a more effective reflective surface, and as an option, you can choose new glass, which has higher light transmittance and focusing (scattering).
Tuning VAZ 2107 headlights. And the last type of tuning VAZ 2107 headlights is the addition of standard optics with some decorative elements. Various types of special sticker films, various eyelashes, and rims can be used as such elements. This tuning is cheaper but just as effective.
As an option and example in practice for a VAZ 2107 car, you can apply this type of tuning. First, you need to remove the headlight glass. Next, using a file, drill and self-tapping screws, install the lens from the additional reversing light of the OKA car (instead of the standard orange one). The glass is subsequently seated on a sealant.
After carrying out such a minimum volume and cost tuning of VAZ 2107 headlights, the appearance of the front of the car will change significantly. Using similar methods, you can also perform tuning of VAZ 2106 headlights.
Video: DIY LED headlight tuning for VAZ 2107
VAZ 2107: tuning the radiator grill with your own hands
We will need: two stock grilles, a soldering iron, a grinder (or a Dremel, if anyone has one), straight hands and 4 hours of time) we may also need black paint, but not necessarily... If you do everything correctly and carefully, you will get such beauty! And you don’t need to paint, it’s just the right color for me)
This time I decided to solder the grille, and not glue it with super glue as last time, it’s more reliable. So, we cut out the fret icon that we don’t need from the grille... and vertical strips every other, that is, we leave only 4 out of 9, the rigidity of the grille will not suffer from this.
From the second lattice we cut out five horizontal whole strips (there are only 6 of them) and four small pieces to seal the area from the badge. First we solder them and sand down the unevenness from soldering, paint the sanded part and... we get a stock grille without a badge)
But we have a different task. Now we solder the large strips we cut into large gaps in the original lattice, making the necessary cuts in advance and our new beautiful lattice is ready.
Video: do-it-yourself tuning of the VAZ 2107 radiator grill
VAZ 2107: do-it-yourself suspension tuning (sports suspension)
Here I offer my version of the VAZ 2107 suspension, which I have and am incredibly happy with. The suspension is without lowering - for comfortable and confident everyday driving. Stiffer than standard, handling has increased noticeably, without sacrificing comfort.
Front suspension springs
The front suspension springs can be left stock, or Sirius can have variable pitch springs without lowering them. The relatively soft front (springs) compensates for the overall stiffness of the suspension.
Rear suspension springs
The standard springs of the VAZ 2107 are not stiff enough. As soon as you put several people in the back seat, the car runs the risk of hitting the nearest bump with its belly, and the rear wheels begin to touch the wheel arch liners. Consequently, we increase the stiffness of the rear springs.
Once at a car market they recommended Nivov’s to me - I believed it and installed it. Now I don’t regret anything, a year has already passed. The stiffness is just right. On the highway the car handles confidently, fully loaded - no problems, even off-road. In general, we put standard Nivov springs back.
Front shock absorbers
I installed Plaza Sports (yellow) in a circle. Everything suits me. At a speed of 160, it handles confidently on the highway. If you live in the northern part (the temperature is low, you can install Plaza Arctic).
Rear shock absorbers
Also Plaza Sports. The suspension is moderately stiff and elastic. It is advisable not to install cheap Soviet tires. Due to its oakiness, it can turn out quite harsh (comfort will disappear).
Video: do-it-yourself VAZ 2107 suspension tuning
VAZ 2107: do-it-yourself dashboard (torpedo) tuning
It is worth immediately noting that, along with tuning the dashboard in a VAZ 2107, an effective means for tuning the interior is reupholstering the seats. But we will still focus on tuning the dashboard.
In many phrases, tuning the VAZ 2107 topedo immediately evokes associations with replacing the scales on the instrument panel or their backlight colors. You won’t surprise anyone with such a simple tuning. Although in reality it is quite effective and does not require high costs.
Now, if you, in addition to replacing the backlight, also brought the scales from the instrument well as close as possible to the glass so that they could be read more clearly, then this can be called a serious step in tuning the dashboard.
Options for tuning the dashboard on the VAZ 2107. But recently, many people prefer not to limit themselves to the instrument panel and focus on the right side of the tidy where additional instruments and sensors are located.
Due to the wide space there, you can easily install a display of a radio or car TV tuner there. Although it can be done a little simpler. Instead of a monitor, place there the electronic circuit of a VAZ 2107 car, by analogy with foreign cars, on which information on closing (opening) doors, fastening seat belts, etc. will be displayed.
But in both the first and second cases, it is very likely that you will have to replace the standard dashboard with another, and this significantly increases the cost of such an operation.
Although, in fact, if you have enough money on hand, you can shove a Mercedes dashboard into the interior of a VAZ 2107. The main thing, as they say, is to pay everything on time, and there will always be craftsmen who will do this.
Video: tuning a VAZ 2107 torpedo with your own hands
Instead of a conclusion
It’s safe to say that tuning a VAZ 2107 is practically no different from tuning the rest of the VAZ “classic” line, for example, from tuning a VAZ 2106. Its characteristic features include relatively low monetary costs and very significant results (both external and internal). technical specifications)
In addition, as a small bonus, I would like to note that if you increase the engine size, you will not have to pay increased transport tax, because according to the PTS you will have the same standard engine from the 7.
All the methods described in this article are not a panacea or the only correct solution; in fact, there is an almost infinite number of options, limited only by your imagination.
So think, create and everything will work out for you, good luck with your tuning!
Tuning the carburetor VAZ 2107
This is a necessary action when making changes to the S7 engine. Tuning the 2107 carburetor itself is not complicated, it can be done even in the kitchen of your own apartment, and the effect will be achieved immediately. What we mean here is that the built-in power of the Zhiguli engine has significantly greater performance, which, unfortunately, cannot be achieved without making changes. Necessary actions:
- The first step is to remove the spring that connects the vacuum and the throttle valve. This will affect fuel consumption, approximately plus 0.5 liters, but the jerk of the car completely compensates for everything.
- A similar procedure applies to the secondary chamber damper - using a thin wire, you need to make a drive directly from the lever directly to the damper.
- The diffuser installed in the primary chamber is being replaced - from 3.5 to 4.5.
- The nozzle in the accelerator pump can be increased to “40”. This will not affect fuel consumption, but the start will be significantly faster.
- Next, the main jets are replaced. It is recommended to do this in increasing order, first installing a jet marked GTZ-162, ride it, get used to it, and look at the behavior of the engine. At the same time, if fuel consumption increased by 1 liter does not cause concern, you can install a GVZh-190 jet. Next, even cooler: replacing the primary chamber jet for a 1.5 liter engine - GTZ-130; for 1.6 liters - GTZ-135.
Helpful advice It is important not to forget about the individuality of each engine; increasing the jets should be done gradually. Otherwise, it will simply be filled with gasoline, fuel consumption will increase, and the opposite effect will occur.
There is also a warning that is better to heed: from some craftsmen you may hear a recommendation to organize a pressurized air supply into the air intake. This is absolutely impossible to do. The reason is intensive wear of the engine, and, accordingly, its failure. In this case, the air filter will not be able to cope with cleaning the air from dust, and the air pressure itself will practically not increase.
Tuning "Kopeyka"
Typically, tuning a VAZ 2101 begins with replacing the wheels - this will help make the car’s exterior more attractive and make the ride on a bad road softer and more comfortable. The most profitable option is forged wheels - they are stronger and more reliable than others. However, their cost is quite high - not everyone will decide to spend a certain amount of money, in which case you can purchase alloy wheels. They are inferior to forged ones in strength and reliability, but look very stylish.
Tuned VAZ 2101
And if you have already decided to change the wheels on your car, install new tires at the same time.
Upholstery reupholstery is very popular among Kopeyka owners, because the driver is inside while driving, so aesthetic pleasure and comfort are important to him.
Reupholstery of the VAZ 2101 interior
Those who love music install a music system in the cabin with speakers and a subwoofer - a good song makes the trip much more fun.
Tuned “Kopeyka”
If you are ready for more serious interior transformations, you can replace the dashboard and install additional lighting - it’s convenient and stylish.
Replacing optics is very popular among Kopeyka owners - the LED backlight looks very impressive. However, here it is important not to forget that everything is good in moderation - some cars with a lot of backlighting look a little tasteless and stupid. And at the same time, you can think about a new bumper - there are very interesting options.
Tuning “penny”
See also:
Tuning of VAZ 2108, 2109 and 21099 cars
Tuning the suspension of the VAZ 2107
If serious tuning of the car is planned, and not its simple repair, the presence of a factory suspension on it is unacceptable. Let it remain only in memories, and not the best ones. But what needs to be done is to replace the shock absorbers, it is better to choose good German quality, but in the front part it is better to make the rod 2 centimeters shorter, tuning the rear suspension of the VAZ 2107 involves lowering them by 4 centimeters compared to the factory ones. This will keep the pre-force of the shock absorbers unchanged.
Next, the springs are replaced; it is recommended to install spare parts from Niva. Only at the front you will have to get rid of one coil, and on the rear springs you will have to remove two coils. To make the car stable in the transverse direction, the number of stabilizers is increased to three, while at the front it is better to pair two stabilizers on one side.
Using adjustable transverse and longitudinal rods, the parallelism of the axles and the adjustment of camber and wheel toe are adjusted. After all the actions taken, the “seven” acquired a completely different look: it looked more crouched to the ground.
Next, changes are made to the steering, or more precisely, to the steering column. It’s easier to remove the factory one and again install a spare part from the Niva. The alteration can be called minimal, and you won’t need a lot of money, besides, installing an electric booster is available. Of course, you will have to do some adjustment of the electric amplifier to the speaker, but these are not difficult steps. In order to facilitate the operation of the amplifier, it is better to use needle bearings for the steering sector, and ordinary ball bearings for the pendulum arm.
Useful advice When working on car suspension, in any case, work must be carried out with great care. Personal safety and the lives of others depend on this; you especially need to remember this when reworking the steering.
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 of style is determined by the correct fit of the body in combination with cool wheels 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 an excellent old-school effect.
Do-it-yourself tuning of the 2107 interior
Improvements to the engine, brakes and suspension of the car are, of course, undoubted advantages for the “seven”. But, nevertheless, tuning will not be considered complete if the interior of the car is left without attention. This is a place that is always in sight, it makes a certain impression on passengers, and the owner himself has to spend a lot of time in the car admiring the results of his work.
First you need to update the interior trim. Not every driver will be able to independently make new seat covers or reupholster the interior with leather, so you will most likely have to turn to a specialist for help. The choice of material for work depends on personal financial capabilities.
Many who do the work themselves prefer to replace the chairs. Typically, models are selected that are equipped with armrests and have lateral support.
It is recommended to install electric windows on the side doors and replace the handles.
The instrument panel usually undergoes major changes. It is preferable to replace it with a new one altogether.
It's worth considering replacing your music equipment. It is better to match the color of the acoustics to the color of the new upholstery material in the cabin. To do this, you should first consider samples of possible solutions in the photo.
Useful advice It should be taken into account that the factory generator is not able to cope with the loads generated by all the installed additional equipment, including lighting decorations. It is better to immediately plan to replace it, at least with an 80-amp one.
Another little trick has to do with the original design of the curtains hung on the windows. This requires a minimum of time and financial investment, but the effect can be created to the maximum.
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.
Tuning the dashboard of VAZ 2107
In order to make changes to the design or appearance of the instrument panel, it will first have to be disassembled. Using a screwdriver, carefully remove the instrument needles. To remove them, it is better to use pliers, but in order not to damage the rod, do not sharply pull them up. The needles are removed from the speedometer and tachometer.
- The scale of one and the other instrument is scanned. The production of additional scales can be organized using a computer or purchasing ready-made templates.
- The scales are printed and laminated with thick film. After this, holes are cut out and ironed between several sheets of white paper.
- Similar to removal, in the reverse process, the manufactured scales are installed in place of the previous ones.
- When working on instruments, you should think about using backlighting. First of all, you need to take care of removing filters from large devices.
- The tachometer and speedometer are removed from the panel. The light filters in the amount of 4 pieces and the shutters located near the light bulbs in the amount of 2 pieces are removed.
- The diodes are glued to the sealant. Diode wires are inserted through pre-prepared holes and soldered to the power paths of conventional light bulbs.
- Installation in the car is carried out.
Blue LEDs look impressive. When choosing a lens shape, it is recommended to take a closer look at the “funnel”; it scatters light better, and the blue color itself creates the effect of a luminous scale and arrows. To replace standard lamps, you will need 4 LED and one diode lamp.
When planning to tune a VAZ 2107 torpedo, you should think about installing a new dashboard. But you shouldn’t discard the option of refining the old one.
It is possible to use decorative inserts for devices. To do this, the edge is flared, the rim is removed, the device is disassembled and the scale is replaced.
Making changes to the appearance of the instrument panel requires carefully sticking the material onto the panel; the work is accompanied by cutting out holes for the instruments. After the fastening of the material is completed, all unnecessary elements are removed.
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).
Tuning the VAZ 2107 stove
Many owners of the “Seven” express dissatisfaction with the operation of the heating device. Refining the stove will help solve this problematic issue. To do this, you don’t have to purchase specialized tools; improvised tools are quite suitable.
Judging by the reviews, the stove radiator gives off enough heat and there is no need to resort to improving it, but what is worth working on is improving the airflow.
First of all, you need to seal the air ducts: here you need to pay attention to the joints.
The simplest tuning, which does not require any design changes, is to replace the standard fan motor with the one used in the “eight” or “nine”. This motor is characterized by high power and increased speed. To install it, you will have to modify the stove body - remove the comb designed to direct air flow to the feet.
The impeller is kept original, you just need to drill a 7 mm hole intended for the motor shaft.
For such an upgrade, you will also need to replace the resistor with a switch taken from the same car model from which the motor was taken. These are mandatory conditions for the changes to be effective.
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.
See also:
Tuning accessories for KIA Rio & KIA Sportage cars
Tuning doors VAZ 2107
The design of the "seven" doors is not particularly complex. But, still, it is worth paying attention to the locking mechanism. This refers to the installation of locks with a locking system. In addition, many people know the sound of doors closing in domestic cars compared to foreign cars.
Door structures and locks themselves are of great importance here. In the latest models of VAZ cars, the locking mechanism is hidden inside the doors, and a wear-resistant material like polyurethane is applied to the locking tongue. On old VAZs, the lock is mounted on the outside of the door, as are other parts. During contact in the process of closing metal to metal, an unpleasant metallic sound occurs.
But there is still a way out. Domestic manufacturers produce silent locks, as well as silent bolts. They are sold in pairs, fit most cars of the VAZ family and are not very expensive.
Salon
For many car owners, this is a source of personal pride. In this temporary house, the owners tend to collect all possible innovations for coziness and comfort, fashionable gadgets and completely necessary features.
To begin with, update the casing
. Of course, the leather interior on the seven will look a little strange. But it is quite possible to take care and purchase beautiful modern materials, paying attention to the selection of colors and the quality of the material. Reupholstery is usually done with the help of a craftsman who is well versed in this (because there are certain nuances). But you can master it on your own with the guidance of the Internet (on forums they usually share advice and even put entire master classes on public display).
Tuning the hood of VAZ 2107
It is proposed to consider creating an individual shape of the hood cover using certain types of materials and simple tools.
- First, a foam mold is laid out on the existing lid. This is not a difficult task - foam plastic does not present any difficulties in use.
- Next, the foam is wrapped in aluminum foil; if necessary, aluminum tape is also used - this is necessary to prevent damage and deformation of the foam from exposure to the resin.
- The areas where the fiberglass and the hood come into contact are cleaned. If this point is ignored, the materials simply will not stick to each other. Only after this procedure is completed, glass fiber and resin are applied to the surface of the product.
- It takes time for the resin to harden, after which a thin layer of putty is applied to shape it. To avoid cracking, do not apply putty in a thick layer.
- To level the surface, excess putty must be removed: for this, an emery cloth is used.
- The hood is painted and the quality of its appearance is determined.
- Next is re-wrapping the surface of the part using fiberglass and subsequent treatment with resin. The process is repeated 4-5 times.
- Once the resin has finished curing, the created mold is detached from the old hood sample. The same process can be used to create the shape of the rear trunk lid.
- The surfaces are leveled, treated with putty, and prepared for painting.
- Before the painting procedure, the part must be tried on, defects eliminated, and gaps checked.
- To give the hood lid additional rigidity, aluminum strips are added to the inside.
- Paint is applied, time is waited, and the finished part is installed at the mounting points.
Appearance
Among the most popular and less expensive modifications are the installation of spoilers and a wing. In principle, both of them are quite functional things (though, rather, for racing and sports cars). So, in addition to taking care of beauty, you also get an improvement in the aerodynamic properties of your car.
Spoilers can be purchased at any auto store. It's easy to install them yourself, following the instructions. Some craftsmen make the wing from light metals on their own, but you can also buy it in the store. Installing it is also quite simple (usually on the trunk lid) - anyone can cope with the task.
The radiator grille is replaced with a more modern one. This procedure will not take much time and effort, but the appearance of your car will become more solid (or sportier - depending on the type of grille you choose). And some also add an overlay to the front bumper. Here you will have to tinker a lot, since you need drawings, measurements and templates. It is better to perform this operation with the help of, for example, a neighbor in the garage who has already done it.
You can install alloy wheels and lowered tires, which will significantly improve the modernity of the car. It couldn’t be easier to do this - there would be money allocated for modernization, because four good wheels from well-known companies and four high-quality tires would already cost a tidy sum. Well, everything is simple here: I bought it and changed it (on my own or at a tire shop).
Regarding the modernization of light and optics:
many install the popular xenon. They also improve the optics itself through which the headlight light passes. You can also install LED lights: both the headlights themselves and the car body. But this procedure is not for everyone, since at night the car turns into a Christmas tree. You can get by with a mini option: LED illumination of headlights and dimensions, rear numbers. And very light - the bottom of the car. Then, at least, it won’t look too wild at night.
Tuning the radiator grille of VAZ 2107
The radiator grille is one of the main components to which tuning is applied. This can be explained by the fact that the designers and constructors did not take into account during development the fact of intense corrosion formation and the appearance of rust on the hood. This drawback is largely due to the shape of the product itself.
In addition, the grille definitely represents the “face” of the vehicle, so motorists strive to tune the VAZ 2107 grille and give it the most original look. It is possible to purchase a ready-made product in a specialized store. Here they are presented in chrome, with a matte finish of any color. No special knowledge or effort is required for installation; installation is carried out in old places with reliable fixation.
Another way is to do the work yourself using the necessary materials and tools. For work you need: a jigsaw, scissors, cardboard or plastic, fiberglass, tape, polystyrene foam, epoxy glue. The removed standard lattice is used as a mold to create a new product.
- The shape of the central part of the workpiece is cut out with a jigsaw.
- Using plastic or cardboard, a contour is drawn around the inside of the workpiece. This creates the lattice shape.
- Next, the steps are identical to creating a new car hood shape.
Noise insulation
One of the first recommendations for tuning the interior of this car is proper sound insulation. Why do it? Firstly, most of these cars already have significant mileage. Many modern cars cannot withstand domestic roads and require additional sound insulation after just a few years.
What can we say about the VAZ 2107. Important information! mental isolation is necessary for the following reasons:
- the higher the mileage, the more extraneous sounds appear in the cabin;
- when installing a new speaker system;
- to eliminate external noise associated with the operation of the engine and other components.
In addition, noise isolation is needed if you plan to install a high-quality acoustic system. You will not be able to appreciate the sound if there is extraneous noise in the cabin. Where to start and what are the main elements needed for such an operation? First of all, it is recommended to prepare the doors, the inside of the hood and the luggage compartment. But often, this is not enough. Many experts recommend additional soundproofing of the floor, seats and central tunnel.
Important information! Soundproofing is never superfluous. You may want to change the standard audio system. Extraneous noise will prevent you from fully enjoying the sound quality. In order to soundproof the floor, it is necessary to remove all seats and coverings from the interior. Sheets for sound insulation are laid directly on the metal. Before this, the bottom is treated with a special mastic. The first layer is already placed on it. As for the thickness, it is determined by specialists (or by you, if the sound insulation is carried out independently). In principle, one layer is enough to tune the interior of a VAZ 2107.
To prepare the inside of the hood and luggage space, you can use ready-made kits. This makes the task much easier, since the sheets are cut to the size of the parts on which they are laid. Before the material is glued to the surface, it must be degreased. The sheet itself is laid using a hair dryer. The kit usually comes with two layers. The second is a noise absorber. It is placed on the first sheet. At this point we can consider that the first stage of tuning the VAZ 2107 interior is completed. Now you will be much more comfortable inside the car. Extra sounds and noise will no longer cause you discomfort and you can safely buy a good speaker system. We'll talk about it a little later. Finally, one more important point. Over time (and perhaps this moment has already arrived), the dashboard may begin to rattle. This is especially noticeable on used cars. Domestic roads and build quality are the two main reasons for the appearance of extraneous noise.
In order to eliminate it, it is necessary to treat the dashboard both from the inside and the outside. The most rattling part is the central air duct. To eliminate noise, it is removed from the dashboard, disassembled into two parts and carefully glued (you can use ordinary thin rubber and sealant). By the way, it is recommended to coat the seat of the air duct in the heater with sealant. Another part that can make noise while driving is the heating system control cables. Of course, they do not do this themselves, but in contact with other parts. The simplest option is to wrap them in foam rubber, after smearing them with glue.
