Tuning a car is an opportunity to make it special, provide new features, give it its own “face,” and distinguish it from the faceless mass of standard cars. Below we will talk about what can be done for some models of the Volzhsky Automobile Plant - improvements to the exterior and interior, improvement of aerodynamic properties and performance characteristics.
Aerodynamic body kit for VAZ 2109
VAZ cars are in fairly wide demand among car enthusiasts - this is explained by their low cost, unpretentiousness to operating conditions, as well as the low cost of spare parts and consumables for them.
In addition, such a machine is an invaluable treasure for a craftsman with a wild imagination and creative streak. After all, there is literally limitless space for the embodiment of brilliant design ideas and creative ideas.
Tuning a VAZ 2109 car
TUNING VAZ 2109 WITH YOUR OWN HANDS
The VAZ 2109 is distinguished by its reliability and durability, but its appearance and some technical characteristics are already outdated. To correct these shortcomings, it is enough to tune the car. If you tune a car with your own hands, you can act in the following directions:
- driving characteristics: engine, suspension, brake system, gearbox;
- appearance: body, optics;
- salon.
PHOTO GALLERY: TUNED NINES
A convertible is made from a VAZ 2109, but it is very expensive and difficult
Doors are made to open upwards, not sideways.
Full or partial tinting of headlights is carried out
Radiator grille
When the nines were produced with a short wing and a front plastic frame, it was considered the height of elegance to screw a chrome trim from a VAZ 2107 onto the radiator grille. Now such “tuning” is found exclusively in old photos, because there is nothing better than the standard one. The only thing is that on the VAZ 2109 assembly line they were equipped with grilles to match the overall color of the body, and in return you can get a shiny one from the store.
There is another type of profile product on the market - plastic with a metal mesh secured from the inside. Yes, for some cars this is a masterpiece, but for the Samara-1 family with a tiny air intake opening, the crookedly adjusted feature fails to impress.
ENGINE
In order for a car to feel confident on the road and not be inferior to other cars at the start, it is necessary to improve its engine. Before this, it is necessary to upgrade the brake system and gearbox, only in this case you will be able to drive not only quickly, but also safely.
By tuning the VAZ 2109 engine, you can increase its volume to 1.7 liters. You shouldn’t increase it any further, as the motor will start to overheat and quickly fail.
Engine volume should not be increased by more than 1.7 liters
Refinement of the engine consists of installing the following parts:
- lightweight crankshaft;
- forged pistons coated with molybdenum disulfide;
- lightweight connecting rods;
- piston pins with tapered chamfers.
In addition, you can replace the standard cylinder head with a head from Lada Kalina. The existing engine mounts are replaced with reinforced ones and the camshaft is replaced. As a result of such modifications, the car becomes more playful and powerful. It can accelerate to 180 km/h and produces 98 hp. With. If the model is carburetor, then jets with higher throughput are installed in the first and second chambers. In injection models, a January 7.2 controller is installed to control the motor.
Carburetor tuning consists of replacing jets
VIDEO: CYLINDER HEAD DEVELOPMENT
Salon
Tuning the VAZ 21099 also applies to interior modifications. First of all, they change the standard sound insulation, upholstery, seats and instrument panel.
To improve the sound insulation properties, the interior is emptied, the trim is dismantled and noise-reducing materials are attached using a special adhesive, and the joints are treated with appropriate liquid solutions. The new upholstery gets better materials, and the standard seats are replaced with ones removed from foreign cars.
Improvement of the dashboard consists of installing a multimedia center (a tablet computer integrated into the dashboard of the car), installing an on-board computer, and a navigator. The instrument panel and steering wheel installed on a tuned VAZ 2109 can also be removed from another model.
Individualization of the interior of any car goes in three directions: replacing standard parts with modernized ones, installing additional elements and upholstering the interior with various types of materials. It is especially relevant for domestic transport. Grayness and averaging are an invariable attribute of nines, and if the car is released in the “luxury” configuration, with soft door panels and velor seat upholstery, the quality of workmanship leaves much to be desired. Consequently, those who are not indifferent to the appearance of their car are forced to model the interior space themselves.
The dominant position in the cabin is occupied by the seats. The perception of the integrity of the design and the organic nature of the color scheme depends on their appearance. The choice of seat upholstery material is the basis for fine-tuning the remaining elements, so you should not skimp on the main thing.
There are several methods for improving both visual and functional parameters of VAZ 2109 seats. This includes purchasing covers, upholstery with leather, or installing ready-made chairs.
Car seat covers are the easiest way to give your interior the desired shape. You can order a kit, it’s even easier to purchase, but you need to remember a number of points:
- The fastening devices of the covers of most mass manufacturers are far from perfect. Neither a through cord, nor adhesive tape, nor hooks clinging to the cord, much less ribbons, are able to securely fix the cushion to the seat. After a short time, the fabric will slip and wrinkles will appear. Sewing on the edge of the seat upholstery will help to avoid such a nuisance. The situation is similar with the rear sofa. It is better to remove the lower part and sheathe it than to straighten it after each trip;
- the backs of the front covers are put on separately, tightly, but they are gradually twisted inside the cabin. The problem is also eliminated by hemming the ends of the chairs. The back of the rear sofa is equipped with a folding lever; there are holes on the back side, which means a cover with slots is needed. In addition, it is advisable to unscrew the decorative protection, attaching the edges of the material to the stiffening ribs. The structure can be reassembled without difficulty;
- The main thing when ordering is the choice of studio. The seat geometry of the nines has been well studied for a long time, it’s just a matter of price-quality ratio. There is no need to buy outright consumer goods, but shelling out 10 to 12 thousand rubles for top-end sets is hardly reasonable. The golden mean is a combination of materials, and the best would be eco-leather, that is, the most modern substitute that has all the characteristics of the original. Reasons for abandoning traditional coverings are not difficult to find: a leather chair is cold in winter, hot in summer; flock, tapestry and other fabrics quickly gather dust, get dirty, and are difficult to clean; synthetics do not absorb moisture, but produce static electricity; treating the cover material with anti-pollution agents may become an allergen;
- You should not get carried away with shape-forming foam inserts. Despite the visible improvement in the lateral support of the seats, the greenhouse effect of soft surfaces is harmful to those who stay in the cabin for a long time;
Another way of tuning VAZ 2109 seats is to completely reupholster them. The chair is dismantled, the upholstery is removed, ripped out, after which the patterns are removed from the parts. It’s quite a labor-intensive task, but an exact copy sewn from high-quality components and stretched over a frame is impressive. At the same time, it is worth replacing the packing with a durable analogue;
Purchasing sports seats from a specialized company is the best solution in the field of interior finishing. Stylish “buckets” equipped with five-point seat belts will transform the inner world of the nine beyond recognition, and the price is quite adequate for the result. Everything is fine, except for one nuance: driving for a long time on such seats will not bring pleasure. Essentially, this is a bench, so you have to choose between brutality and comfort.
LIGHTING SYSTEM
The factory lighting system of the VAZ 2109 is quite good, but does not have a very attractive appearance. The problem with the headlights offered for replacement is their low quality, so you need to make your choice carefully. By purchasing and installing low-quality but beautiful headlights, you will significantly worsen the lighting, and this will negatively affect traffic safety. The lighting system can be modified as follows:
- replacing the headlight unit;
One of the elements of lighting tuning is installing angel eyes - tinting, but at the same time the quality of light deteriorates;
- xenon headlights, but there is a fine for this and they cause inconvenience to other drivers and passers-by;
- installation of LED lamps, especially suitable for rear lights.
The plastic on taillights often becomes cloudy, which impairs its appearance and quality of lighting. To fix the problem, you can buy new plastic, but sometimes it is enough to polish the one you have. This will improve the appearance of the lights and the brightness of the lighting, making the car more visible at night and in fog.
Rear lights are tuned using LED bulbs
VIDEO: TUNING REAR LIGHTS
Appearance
Before tuning a VAZ 2109 with your own hands, you can design a virtual model of the finished car. For this, there are sites that allow online 3D tuning of the nine. The principle of operation of such a site is quite simple:
- After loading the page, a list of car models appears on the PC or tablet monitor (there are both foreign cars and domestic cars).
- After selecting the VAZ 2109, a “nine” appears, made in a standard design.
- By selecting the appropriate spare parts, the user has the opportunity to virtually “install” the tuning parts on the car and, upon completion of the work, evaluate the result. The result of 3D tuning can be saved for further editing or viewing. But this will require registration on the site.
The virtual mock-ups of spare parts for tuning presented on the website are made in the likeness of those that can be purchased in auto parts stores.
Wheels and tires
One of the common types of VAZ 2109 modernization is the replacement of standard wheel rims. The stamped ones, which are standardly installed on the car, have an outdated design and make the car heavier. However, their advantage lies in their high strength.
As a result of the modification, alloy wheels are installed. They have a presentable design, light weight, and the presence of additional holes between the disc spokes contributes to more efficient cooling of the car's brakes. The disadvantages of this type of tuning of the VAZ 2109 include the high cost of wheels and their lower strength compared to stamped ones.
In terms of disc diameter, 15-16-inch options are usually chosen. In some cases, you can find wheels with a diameter of 17 inches on cars. However, low-profile tires are installed on such wheels.
Installing large-diameter wheel rims (from 18 inches) implies the presence of welding joints on the car - widened and elongated wheel arches. Otherwise, the large wheels on the VAZ 2109 will come into contact with the wheel arch when the car is moving, and dirt from under the wheels will fall on the car body.
Optics
Installing new headlights is one of the types of beautiful tuning of the VAZ 2109. The standard front lighting fixtures of the car are replaced with xenon or halogen lights, and the reflectors are changed. LED running lights and new dimensions (“angel eyes”) are mounted on the front bumper or directly in the headlight itself.
TUNING THE DOOR SYSTEM, TRUNK, REAR SHELF
Changing the door system of the VAZ 2109 not only makes it more attractive and makes it easier to operate the car, but also reduces the likelihood of unauthorized opening. This tuning consists of installing electric windows and central locking.
When upgrading the trunk, you can install an electric lock on it and remove the standard factory lock. In this case, it will be opened with a button from the interior and uninvited guests from the outside will not be able to get into the trunk.
An electric lock is installed on the rear door
The rear parcel shelf separates the trunk from the passenger compartment. You can install speakers in it. The standard shelf is quite weak, so it is usually replaced with a reinforced one that can withstand more weight. You can purchase a ready-made shelf or make it yourself from thick plywood or chipboard.
You can make the rear shelf yourself
There are many ways in which you can improve both the appearance of the VAZ 2109 and its technical characteristics. It all depends on the funds that the owner is willing to allocate for tuning the car, and on imagination. The main thing is not to overdo it, so you need to keep it in moderation. Otherwise, when tuning a car, you may not improve, but worsen its appearance and technical performance, and your car will be called the offensive word “collective farm”.
Let's talk about the Eight
At one time, the Eight made a real splash when it appeared on the domestic automobile market - the progressive sports-type design and performance characteristics of these cars created a lot of noise among car enthusiasts. Today this model has already been discontinued, but you can buy an “Eight” in pretty good condition.
A lowered suspension will make the car sit more squat - it looks very impressive and goes well with the overall sporty style of the car. However, keep in mind that country trips will now not be as accessible as before - off-road driving with such a low seating position is fraught with trouble.
Lowered suspension on the VAZ 2108
The original door opening design will give the Eight a resemblance to an expensive foreign car. In addition, you can install a new streamlined body kit with improved aerodynamic properties. It’s easy to make – you can use fiberglass and epoxy resin. Some people successfully use polyurethane foam or polystyrene foam.
The bumper design can be borrowed from more experienced colleagues, or you can develop it yourself if you believe in your design abilities.
Tuning car "Eight"
When designing a body kit, also think about a new radiator grille - you can come up with something more stylish and functional. Make sure that the engine receives adequate cooling, but that the space under the hood is not clogged with excessive amounts of dirt and dust flying through the grille that is too large.
Tuning a VAZ 2108 usually includes working with optics - it not only changes the visual perception of the front and rear of the car, but also illuminates the road better when driving at night. Thus, we can say that the new optics are the guarantor of your safety on the road at night. Today you can purchase tuned headlights of various types or make changes to the standard lights of your car.
The taillights can also be slightly adjusted, as you can see in the photo below.
Tuning rear lights for VAZ 2108
The interior of the cabin is important, because this is where the driver and passengers are located - they should be pleasant and comfortable being inside the car.
New, more comfortable seats, steering wheel and instrument panel are a guarantee that the driver will get real pleasure from driving and will get tired behind the wheel much more slowly.
Tuned interior VAZ 2108
The devices can be installed in the way that is most convenient for you - there are different options.
Naturally, many people install a multimedia center with powerful acoustics in the cabin - music during the road relieves boredom and greatly lifts the mood. Sometimes there are very interesting solutions in this regard - the photo below shows a car whose driver clearly never gets bored.
Tuning the interior of a VAZ 2108 car
