➤ diagram and design of the front suspension of the Lada Vesta

07 October 2015 Lada.Online 131 036 22

Even at the stages of car development, it was known that the Vesta platform would be truly new, and not just another modernization of the VAZ 2108 suspension. Now that serial production of the sedan has already started, and the first samples have already been on test drives in various car magazines, more detailed details are being clarified about the chassis of the Lada Vesta.

The last adjustments to the suspension characteristics took place in winter in Spain, at the IDIADA training ground. Then a balance was found between comfort and car controllability. What happened?

Crash test of Lada Vesta and comparison with competitors

ENCAP Safety Rating

Kia Rio - 5 stars:

driver and passenger safety - 92%;
safety of child passengers - 84%;
reliability of pedestrian protection - 46%;
security systems - 86%.

Renault Logan - 3 stars:

driver and passenger safety - 57%;
safety of child passengers - 75%;
reliability of pedestrian protection - 55%;
security systems -38%.

Skoda Rapid - 5 stars:

driver and passenger safety - 94%;
safety of child passengers - 75%;
reliability of pedestrian protection - 69%;
security systems -71%.

Volkswagen Polo - 5 stars:

driver and passenger safety - 97%;
safety of child passengers - 85%;
reliability of pedestrian protection - 76%;
security systems -71%.

Hyundai Solaris has not been tested under the Euro NCAP system. ARCAP tests gave a score of 8.5, which corresponds to three stars.

The LADA Vesta has not been tested under the Euro NCAP system. ARCAP testing yielded a score of 14.1, which equates to four stars.

Until recently, it was hard to believe that AvtoVAZ would release a new Lada model that would satisfy the needs of car enthusiasts. 3 years after the first Vesta rolled off the assembly line, we can say that he succeeded.

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What's new: about built-in technologies and stabilization system

In addition to the Vesta features listed above, it is worth considering a number of other innovations in the chassis, which are no less important. First of all, it is necessary to note the use of systems such as ABS, ESP, and EBD. In addition, the Lada Vesta has power steering from Nissan, and its braking system is equipped with components from Renault Logan and Renault Megane. Acting together, these factors give the car high status and reliability.

The new Lada Vesta has a built-in stabilization and traction control system. The system allows you to easily overcome various skids and drifts of the car while driving.

When the electronics in a car are correctly and professionally configured and are capable of simulating a differential lock, then the vehicle’s cross-country ability significantly improves. The Lada Vesta has just such a system and it is configured really effectively. Now you don’t have to worry about getting into mud, snow, uneven surfaces, or driving off to the side of the road. When the stabilization system is turned on, the Lada goes into all-terrain mode and is able to get out of a difficult situation.

This technology is being used for the first time and, judging by real reviews from car owners, it actually works well and does not fail in difficult conditions.

Diagnostic methods for Lada Vesta

There are two types of reading errors from the memory of the car’s on-board computer.

Self-diagnosis - the on-board computer can show the motorist any existing errors. A simple procedure allows you to perform repairs without additional equipment. The disadvantage is the impossibility of determining the exact location of the breakdown or its system - the BC will only indicate the direction in which the defect should be looked for.
Using a diagnostic scanner is a complex procedure that cannot be done at home. For normal diagnostics, you will need to connect a laptop or tablet with a special program to the machine. Usually this is done exclusively in specialized workshops.

Front suspension Lada Vesta

In the car's operating instructions, the manufacturer indicates that the front suspension of the Lada Vesta is independent and equipped with shock absorber struts (gas-filled). They are hydraulic, with a double-acting telescopic design. These struts consist of shock absorbers and coil springs (barrel-shaped), and the suspension kit, in addition to them, includes lower wishbones and anti-roll bars, this entire structure is mounted on a subframe.

The originality of the Lada Vesta suspension is due to a completely new approach to the problem of driving on domestic roads and creating a competitive car. Engineers tried to implement the most optimal technical solutions in the front suspension of the car.

A subframe was added, on which the motor support points (two) were located. It was decided to leave the MacPherson struts, since they are considered the most popular in the world. But the main feature of the new “West” suspension, the designers believe, is that, in contrast to the longitudinal extension of the “eight” and its wishbone, the manufacturer began to install an L-shaped lever with a caster angle of 5°. It bears all the main loads (longitudinal as well as transverse).

All these engineering innovations have led to excellent results:

Driving on straight sections of roads has become noticeably more confident, and steering sensitivity has increased significantly. It has now become much easier to determine what position the front wheels are in;
When cornering, when you “play” with the brake or gas pedal, you no longer feel wobbling, shaking, etc. Previous Lada car models were “sinful” of this;
If, when cornering, you encounter a washboard-type section or worse, vibrations are almost not felt, and the steering wheel does not jump out of your hands.

The AvtoVAZ manual contains the following information: The front suspension is independent, with telescopic hydraulic gas-filled double-acting shock absorbers, with coil springs mounted on the front suspension struts, lower wishbones and a stabilizer bar mounted on the subframe.

1 – additional subframe spar; 2 – front suspension subframe; 3 – lower front suspension arm; 4 – steering knuckle with hub assembly; 5 – telescopic front suspension strut assembly; 6 – stabilizer bar with struts assembly

Vesta front suspension diagram: 1 - ball joint; 2 — lever; 3 — steering knuckle; 4 — stabilizer bar; 5 — shock absorber strut; 6 - spring; 7 — front subframe; 8 — longitudinal beam of the front subframe.

The front suspension of Vesta is completely original. A subframe appeared on which two engine support points (stretch) were placed. The other two support points of the power unit are located on the side members. MacPherson struts remain. The main feature of the Vesta’s front suspension is that instead of the “eight” longitudinal brace and wishbone, one L-shaped lever with a castor of 5 degrees appeared (see.

From the point of view of handling, the mutual understanding between the driver and the car turned out to be successful. Driving in a straight line is confident, with a clear sense of zero steering position. When turning corners when increasing the gas or braking, there are no familiar wobbles or shaking (as was the case on Lada cars of previous years). When turning on uneven roads, vibrations practically do not come to the steering wheel. The steering wheel does not break out of your hands, and reliable feedback is maintained.

Question to AvtoVAZ: Why was the subframe fixed rigidly (without damper cushions)?

Rear suspension device

The rear suspension of the Lada Vesta is the same as on Renault Megane cars. This diagram is provided by the Renault-Nissan concern. At the rear, the Lada has barrel-shaped coil springs on a transverse beam with spaced shock absorbers and brake drums.

Rear suspension

A photo of the Vesta pendant gives an idea of the changes:

The designers were the first to use a new arrangement of springs and struts with spaced mounting;
The tuning was carried out using original technology at Renault's European factories;
The rear track has been increased to 1510 mm, as a result of which the rear wheel arches have also been enlarged.

We can conclude that Vesta received a new suspension device capable of ensuring passenger comfort and, most importantly, a smooth ride. The suspension device is shown in the photo and consists of:

Rear suspension beam;
Barrel springs;
Double-acting gas-filled shock absorbers

In addition to the described features, the suspension on the Lada Vesta has a number of other equally important innovations.

Stabilizer bushings and struts

To check these elements of the chassis, you can rock the body in the transverse direction together with an assistant, grasping the roof on both sides. If knocking noises appear during such a build-up, this may indicate a malfunction.

Sounds that arise when rocking slightly behind may indicate a loose exhaust system of the car.

By performing these simple steps, you can check the basic elements of the suspension of a modern car. Regular do-it-yourself diagnostics of a car's chassis is available to most car enthusiasts.

This does not require you to have any special skills or abilities. In this case, you do not need to use special tools, a jack, an inspection hole or a lift. The condition of the suspension can be determined almost with bare hands.

According to car repair experts, a large number of cars are operated with faults of varying degrees. Despite the fact that the car rolls heavily in corners and sways after driving over road irregularities, motorists often continue to use it without taking radical measures to eliminate the sources of the problem; drivers adapt to the deterioration in the functioning of the car's chassis. Under such circumstances, serious problems may arise suddenly and cause an emergency.

Suspension life and reliability

It is too early to talk about the reliability of the new suspension. How to analyze the situation with sedans. The manufacturer promises trouble-free operation for five years, which equates to 100,000 km. The most adequate results are shown by tests carried out on the initiative of leading car clubs. The bottom line is the intensive (sometimes even merciless) use of the car at testing sites.

The picture turned out to be not so optimistic. Already at 25,000 km the shock absorbers began to leak. It is noteworthy that Reno’s sores were passed on to Vesta, as if by inheritance. The silent blocks of the rear beam can be considered a consumable material that will have to be replaced after a quarter of the declared resource. We can only hope that over time it will be possible to purchase components from HUTCHINSON or Lemförder.

Honest dealer - Bright Park

Bright Park began by deceiving me even at the stage of the telephone call: I listened to the phrase “...in a few seconds they will answer you...” I listened for more than two minutes, but when they answered me, it turned out that they knew about the problem, they offered to come in two weeks, since the repair zone is supposedly “fully occupied until this date.”

To my reasonable question, how can I drive for two weeks on a creaking suspension, what if something serious is there and something falls off, they haven’t even seen the car, they immediately stated that absolutely ALL cars have this situation (!!!) and nothing will happen (are they psychics there, can they make diagnoses over the phone?).

At the same time, when I called the second time, they were ready to make an appointment for tomorrow (that is, when for money, their repair area is empty, and when under warranty, the repair area is suddenly completely occupied for two weeks? Well, well..).

At the end of the conversation, I was even offered to contact another dealer (this is customer-centricity - to lose a client by sending him to another dealer??).

Features of the suspension on LADA Vesta

Having read the reviews about the suspension, we can say with confidence that the innovations used in the design are aimed primarily at the quality of vehicle handling, safe driving and passenger comfort. However, not all reviews are positive; during operation, extraneous noise appears in the rear suspension.

Some dealerships suggest installing shims on the rear shock absorber. To diagnose the performance of the suspension yourself, you need to hang the car. In this case, the front wheels should not touch the surface. By moving the wheel in both planes, we determine the play:

When the brake pedal is released, play is felt - the front hub bearing is worn out;
Play is felt when the brake pedal is pressed and released - the suspension is faulty;
If the rack is poorly secured or the ball joint is worn, play is felt in the vertical plane;
If there is horizontal play, the tie rod end (front suspension module) has failed.

Creaking and knocking noises can be caused by the bushings not being lubricated or the rear shock absorber not having a washer.

The last adjustments to the suspension characteristics took place in winter in Spain, at the IDIADA training ground. Then a balance was found between comfort and car controllability. What happened?

The Spanish testing ground IDIADA was chosen for the final configuration of the car parameters. The manufacturer's goal was to achieve the greatest possible interaction between the driver and the vehicle, and he really succeeded:

the car moves confidently in a straight direction, while the driver accurately feels when the steering wheel is in the zero position;
when cornering on uneven sections of the track, the steering wheel does not vibrate, and this guarantees constant feedback between the driver and the car;
accelerating the car while entering a turn, the driver does not feel shaking;
The new Lada model has a suspension that provides for the use of electronic systems - EBD, ABS and ESP. Thanks to the built-in stabilization system, control during a skid or drift is facilitated; the driver has full control of traction;
The versatile Vesta has excellent cross-country ability, on the one hand, thanks to the correct suspension settings, and on the other, due to high-quality electronics. In order to overcome off-road areas, the manufacturer installed an imitation of differential locks - a new product for AVTOVAZ, which the owners have already noted as an improvement.

Suspension features

The front suspension is based on gas-filled double-sided shock absorber struts, on which a series of coil springs, barrel springs and lower arms are installed. Stabilizers are located on pyramids. The longitudinal extensions from previous versions have been replaced by universal, L-shaped arms that can withstand heavy loads in any direction thanks to a five-degree caster.

Studying the part in detail, one can note something in common with the way the front-wheel drive of Renault cars is designed. An interesting feature is the presence of a subframe, thanks to which the car has two points of support for stretch marks.

Special attention is paid to the rear suspension, in which the mechanism installed in RenaultZoo electric vehicles has been redesigned. Semi-independent suspension models differ from versions with extended beams; the suspension has longitudinal linked arms

The manufacturer decided to limit itself to installing domestic struts, and the shock absorbers were located in the arch, which increased driving comfort and safety. The spars reliably cover each rear suspension spring, which also increases ease of movement.

Suspension innovations

This use of electronic systems ABS, ESP and EBD allows for a number of advantages. First of all, the built-in stabilization system allows you to easily cope with skidding and drifting of the car while driving. It also allows you to control traction.

A correctly configured Lada Vesta suspension, together with electronics, allows you to simulate a differential lock, which allows you to easily overcome off-road conditions. If you find yourself in a difficult situation, the activated stabilization system can significantly improve the vehicle's maneuverability.

This technology was first used on Lada. The stabilization system received positive feedback from the owners. And now, no matter how difficult the road, Vesta can cope even with difficult off-road conditions.

Lower lever LADA Vesta SW CROSS with salen blocks and ball joint assembly, left 1 pc.

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Front suspension LADA VESTA / LADA Vesta SW CROSS independent, with telescopic hydraulic gas-filled double-acting shock absorber struts 8450006745 / 8450031057 left and 8450006744 / 8450031056 right, with screw barrel springs 8450006725 installed on the front struts suspension, lower wishbones and anti-roll bar installed on the subframe.

The front suspension of LADA VESTA / LADA Vesta SW CROSS is completely original. A subframe appeared on which two engine support points (stretch) were placed. The other two support points of the power unit are located on the side members. MacPherson struts remain. The main feature of the front suspension of the LADA VESTA is that instead of the “eight” longitudinal brace and wishbone, there is one L-shaped lever with a castor of 5 degrees 8450006732 right and 8450006733 left, which perceives longitudinal and lateral loads. New steering knuckles are also used. This step significantly improved the car's handling.

1 — front suspension subframe;

2 — bolt of fastening of the front hinge of the lever;

3 — lower front suspension arm;

4 — nut securing the ball joint to the steering knuckle;

5 — nut of the bolt securing the rear hinge of the lever;

6 — bolt for securing the rear hinge of the lever.

Front hinge of the front suspension arm LADA VESTA / LADA Vesta SW CROSS:

1 — lower front suspension arm;

2 — front lower arm hinge;

P - pressing direction

Rear hinge of the front suspension arm LADA VESTA / LADA Vesta SW CROSS:

1 — lower front suspension arm;

2 — rear lower arm hinge;

S—size for pressing—20 mm;

P—direction of pressing;

M1 - mark on the front suspension arm;

M2 - mark on the hinge body

Other article numbers of the product and its analogues in catalogues: 8450006732.

LADA VESTA / LADA Vesta SW CROSS.

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Suspension test in real conditions

Innovations have significantly improved the car's handling. The main difference between the suspension is the excellent combination of comfort, maneuverability and safety. The car responds perfectly to all the driver’s movements and allows for maximum mutual understanding.

Moving along a straight road, the driver clearly feels the zero position of the steering wheel, and during turns, he can fully control the entry trajectory. At the same time, during braking, increasing speed and other maneuvers, no shocks are felt in the steering wheel, as was the case in previous VAZ models.

When the road is rough, vibrations from the body are absolutely not transmitted to the steering wheel. It fits well in your hands and does not break out of your hands even with strong shaking. This ensures safety and confidence when driving, which is proven by numerous test drives of the new car.

How to reset errors on Vesta

After diagnosing and troubleshooting, it is necessary to reset the on-board computer errors for its normal operation in the future. If everything is left as is, the vehicle’s on-board systems may operate intermittently even in good condition.

Typically, on simpler modifications of the manufacturer, the numbers are reset by resetting the on-board computer counter or removing the battery terminals.

Lada Vesta errors are reset only when a diagnostic scanner is connected. The special program provides the ability to fully manage and monitor on-board systems in terms of electronics. By going to the appropriate settings section, the wizard can eliminate all error codes and failures from the device’s memory.

Loose wheel bolts

The situation when the fastening bolts of one or several wheels have become loose is typical not only for Lada Vesta, but occurs frequently. There can be many reasons - from inattention during tire fitting to an unsuccessful attempt to steal a wheel.

If a knocking sound occurs while driving, the first step is to perform the most accessible action - stop the car and check the tightness of the wheel bolts, since a tire that falls off while turning can cause the car to roll over with unpredictable consequences. In this case, diagnostics is inseparable from troubleshooting.

After tightening the bolts or making sure that the reason for the knocking is not their tightening, you can continue driving. If the problem is not solved, you should not put off diagnosis for a long time. In order not to aggravate the situation when one malfunction causes another, it is strongly recommended to contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible for qualified diagnosis and elimination of the causes of knocking or other abnormal suspension noises performed on a car raised by a lift.

Lada Vesta body

The body is made of steel, and modern materials such as composite or aluminum are not present in it due to cost savings. This means that the weight of the car, relative to, for example, the PRIORA, has not changed. But VAZ employees say that there was no goal to reduce weight.

First of all, engineers focused on ensuring a high level of passive safety, reducing noise, vibration and increasing rigidity. And now they claim that they have coped with the task. According to them, the body of the LADA VESTA in torsion is several times stiffer than Priorov’s. This was achieved through the use of computer modeling, which made it possible to correctly distribute forces and high-strength alloys.

Such achievements give hope that doors will stop sticking and squinting, plastic will not creak in the cabin, and handling will become sharper.

Front Features

The front part of the Lada suspension has taken on the maximum of innovations. Let's look at these features in more detail.

The drawing below shows the front suspension of the Lada Vesta. As you can see, its supporting base is a subframe. By changing the design, it unloads the metal of the body, and at the same time participates in the distribution of force after passing through irregularities. The steering rack, anti-roll bar attachment points, and lower arms were moved to the subframe.

Diagram and design of the front suspension:

Additional subframe spar;
Front suspension subframe;
Lower front suspension arm;
Steering knuckle with hub assembly;
Telescopic front suspension strut assembly;
Anti-roll bar with struts assembly

Vesta front suspension features:

The concept of architecture has changed; the structure is assembled on a subframe. Thanks to this, rigidity indicators were increased, geometry accuracy increased, and vibration-acoustic properties were improved.
The steering rack is now located at the bottom, thanks to which the wheel rods are directly connected to the hubs. This made it possible to improve the handling of the Lada and achieve real competitiveness in relation to foreign models;
The castor angle is 5 degrees, the suspension is independent. MacPherson struts are used. There is a new stabilizer. The system is more sensitive than on previous models and provides smoother control.

The anti-roll bar has also been upgraded. The torsion bar has acquired a more advanced shape and is now equipped with long struts. This significantly improved the handling of the Lada.

Photo of the front:

The front suspension is maximally adapted to Russian roads and allows the Lada Vesta to confidently perform in any situation.

According to the owners' reviews, the car's chassis is made to last, Vesta walks on the road very smoothly and even outperforms foreign competitors such as Hyundai Solaris and KIA Rio.

Dismantling the casing with bells and whistles

If the car is equipped with automatic windows, there are speakers on the door, and a large diffuser on the side, removing the trim is easier in most cases, but requires preliminary removal of the external trims. That is, before removing the casing itself, you need to:

The glass goes all the way down; The speaker (or rather, its grille) is carefully moved towards the door hinges and removed from the grooves (at the same time, when it is removed, you can clean it); A screwdriver or clip is placed in the center of the size diffuser, carefully hooked and removed; The protective cover of the power windows and mirrors control unit is removed from the handle; The fastening plug is rotated at a right angle and the entire panel is dismantled; Now you can remove the trim: pull out the three clips at the bottom of the door and pull the trim down. There are no self-tapping screws or hidden clips in this design. As you can see, there is nothing complicated or requiring special skills in the process

You just need to know how to remove the door trim, based on its design

As you can see, there is nothing complicated or requiring special skills in the process. You just need to know how to remove the door trim based on its design.

Wear of stabilizer link joints

If, when driving over a speed bump, a dull knock or squeak is heard from the front, there is a high probability that the reason for this is premature wear, due to the poor quality of the material, of the standard anti-roll bar bushings of the Lada Vesta - a malfunction typical of the VAZ sedan. In this case, other signs corresponding to the assumption should be present:

knocking of the chassis when the car rolls while moving;
beating in the steering wheel when driving on a flat surface at speeds above 60 km/h;
increased play in the steering mechanism during intensive maneuvering;
involuntary deviation of the car from straight-line movement.

When diagnosing stabilizer bushings, as a rule, all elements of the front suspension are inspected and, first of all, the vertical struts of the anti-roll bar (article no. 8450006750), which also often fail in Lada Vesta.

Lada Vesta produces standard stabilizer bars. These parts are of fairly high quality, but they also have their own resource, which depends on many factors. The degree of wear of the vertical struts is determined by the presence of play in their hinges - if the struts knock when the stabilizer is suddenly manually moved, they need to be replaced. Knowing the length of the struts (283 mm), you can select even better parts for replacement, for example, from Toyota or Hyundai.

socket wrench “16” - unscrewing the nut;
Torx key 30 – pin locking.

In any car, even the most advanced, design flaws appear over time. You can eliminate them yourself or in service centers, but first you need to accurately localize the source.

The stabilizer bushings of the Lada Vesta model often become a reason for dissatisfaction among owners after a relatively short period of time.

The tips in this material will help you deal with the problem.

Almost without exception, owners of Lada Vesta and Vesta SV Cross cars immediately after purchasing the car begin to notice a characteristic creaking of the suspension in the front part.

After searching for the sources of the squeak, it turns out that the culprit is the stabilizer bar rubber. Or rather, the material from which they are made is to blame.

Most likely, this is a design miscalculation or another attempt by AvtoVAZ to save money.

Today we will look at issues related to problems with the elements of the front stabilizer bar of the Lada Vesta suspension. Replacing the bushings with your own hands is quite possible. We will also tell you which bushings are suitable for this car.

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Many owners of the Lada Vesta sedan experience creaking in the suspension. If a squeak appears in the front of the car after overcoming uneven roads, then most likely the source of extraneous noise is the anti-roll bar cushions (bushings). Let's figure out how to replace them with your own hands.

The condition of the anti-roll bar cushions is checked visually; there should be no bulging or cracking of the rubber. If you can’t get rid of squeaks by lubricating the bushings, try using other, higher-quality stabilizer pads, for example, polyurethane ones from Niva Chevrolet (article number: 17012680).

Attention! The stabilizer pads should be replaced only when the stabilizer is in a relaxed state (both front wheels are suspended or evenly loaded with the weight of the vehicle)

Drive Vesta onto a pit or overpass; Clean the bolts securing the stabilizer bar from the bottom of the car; Completely unscrew one bolt securing the stabilizer bar mounting bracket. We unscrew the second fastening bolt, which is closer to the steering rack, as far as possible (Torx T40 wrench); Move the bracket to the side and remove the stabilizer bushing. Turn the anthers themselves together with the clamps; Turn the airbag mounting clamp in a circle; Remove the steering rack protection, then loosen the steering rack mounting bolts and lift it up. Or remove the steering rack completely.

How to make the suspension softer

To remodel a car's suspension and make the suspension soft, you need to understand why to do it and consider all the advantages and disadvantages of this type of structure. After all, each car and each type of road has one or another type of suspension. Also, the choice of suspension stiffness depends on the driving style of the amateur himself.

Soft car suspension: pros and cons

With a soft suspension, the driver and passengers do not feel holes and bumps as much as with a hard suspension.
Moving with soft suspension becomes softer and smoother. The driver can relax and feel calm; all sudden changes on the road surface will be smoothed out by the soft suspension.
With a soft suspension, there will be less vibration in the car, which has a better effect on the driver’s health.

But this type of suspension also has its drawbacks. When installing a soft suspension on a car, it loses controllability, but with a calm driving style without sprinting, sharp turns and drifting, the car enthusiast will hardly feel it. Another disadvantage of a soft suspension is that the softer parts of such a suspension are subject to frequent breakdowns, which will naturally lead to frequent waste.

With a soft suspension, the driver will have to monitor his driving style; here you no longer use a sharp start or fast braking, since the car may hit the road with its rear or front part.
With a soft suspension, there is a high probability that passengers will get motion sickness when constantly driving on uneven roads.

The easiest way to soften the suspension is to work with the car's tires. To do this, you can reduce the pressure in the tires, but this method is not always effective, as it can lead to poor vehicle handling or damage to the tires themselves, as well as excessive fuel consumption and poor braking.

The next way to soften the ride of a car is to replace the springs on the shock absorbers with softer ones or shorten the existing springs. This method also has disadvantages. By shortening the springs, you can achieve softness in motion, but at the same time the car will get a low seating position, which is not very good for driving on domestic roads.
The third way is to replace the shock absorbers. Common stock shock absorbers can be replaced with oil or gas oil struts. After such improvements, the car’s suspension will become much softer and driving the car will become soft and comfortable. Typically, professionals advise combining the replacement of shock absorbers with the installation of new tires and springs. After these replacements, you can get a car with a completely different suspension, which will be strikingly different from the old system.
The most effective, but also the most expensive way to make the suspension soft is to install an air suspension. It is the best solution if the car has a rigid suspension. And with the help of a compressor and compressed air, all road irregularities will be smoothed out easily and reliably.
Another way to make the suspension soft is to install alloy wheels. Replacing conventional metal wheels with titanium wheels does, in certain cases, make the car's suspension softer. But in this case, since the car is not adapted to titanium, there will be a large load on the bearings, which can lead to frequent breakdowns.
The most radical way to get a car with a soft suspension is to simply buy a new one, which will suit the driver in terms of its qualities, including the softness of the suspension.

What is air suspension

Air suspension is not an independent type of suspension, but an additional function on conventional suspensions. The main thing is that compressed air is used here for softening.

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This system will require additional installation of a compressor. Since it will take up space under the hood, air suspension is usually used on large vehicles.

The advantages of air suspension include:

Improving the smoothness of the ride and significantly increasing the comfort of the car.
Almost complete silent operation of the suspension, which is inaccessible to any other system.
With such a suspension, you can adjust the height of the clearance between the road and the car body. This option is a dream for every car enthusiast, as the car can be adjusted for different types of roads and types of driving.
Air suspension in symbiosis with air shock absorbers will allow you to adjust the suspension yourself, making it hard or soft, as necessary. Adjustment can be made both manually and automatically.

What ball joints to install on Lada Vesta

The choice of balls for Vesta is not particularly impressive yet. There are several well-known companies, and there are several new ones that are not yet particularly trusted. However, the factory supports have catalog numbers 8450006741 left and 8450006742 right. At the same time, you will have to pay around $12 apiece for a native part. There are a number of analogues:

Fenox, BJ11021/BJ12021 (right/left), Belarus, price $6.5, quality below average;
Pilenga, article number TSP3177, price $3, no reviews;
Kroner, K330119/K330119, price $3.2 each;
TRT, RS8026RL, Türkiye, pair, price $10;
AT, AT6741845BJ/AT6741945BJ, price $5 each;
BelMag, LH/RH, price $6 each.

Structurally, the ball joint and the lever are one-piece, that is, they must be changed together. Of course, there is a certain amount of logic in this. The manufacturer calculated that by the time the support dies, the silent blocks of the lower arm will also die. In this case, you can buy a lever with a ball assembly. Its article number is 8450006743, and it costs about $18. If everything is in order with the silent blocks of the lever, then it is cheaper to replace the support separately.

Comparison by characteristics

Lada Vesta enters the market as a sedan. The Lada Vesta Cross modification has a station wagon body and increased ground clearance (203 mm versus 178 mm). Equipped with gasoline engines with a capacity of 106 and 122 hp. With. volume 1.6 and 1.8 liters. Two types of transmission: 5-speed manual and 5-speed robotic automatic transmission provide acceleration in 11.2 and 13.3 seconds to 100 km/h. Maximum speed is 186 km/h. For AI-92 gasoline, a 55-liter tank is provided.

In the Standard standard package, the car owner receives:

front airbags (with passenger side deactivation);
blocking the rear doors from opening by children while driving;
emergency warning system ERA-GLONASS;
ESD, ABS, EBD, BAS (braking assist system), ESC (electronic stability control system), TCS (traction control system), HSA (hill start assist system);
height and reach adjustable steering column.

Car appearance

The design of LADA Vesta compares favorably with all previous AvtoVAZ models. The future appearance of the Lada was shaped by the British designer, author of popular models from the Mercedes-Benz and Volvo brands, Stephen Mattin. The modern, recognizable appearance of LADA Vesta is not inferior to the appearance of its competitors. The choice is determined only by the taste of the buyer.

Interior of competitors

In the basic configuration, the interior decoration of all presented cars differs little from each other. These include fabric upholstery for seats and armrests, an on-board computer showing air temperature, engine speed and mileage, a 12 V socket in the front, a case for glasses, door lights and front power windows.

Specifications

The weakest engine in the line is the Skoda Rapid - 75 hp. With. This is a good option for a small car for getting around the city. The Volkswagen Polo engine with 1.6 liter gasoline is one of the best in the database. Everyone has the upper limit except Renault Logan, with its maximum 113 hp. s., approximately at the same level - 122-125 l. With. At the same time, fuel consumption is the same, which indicates the quality of the power plants used.

Manufacturers recommend filling the tank with gasoline of a grade no lower than AI-92.

The Volkswagen Polo has the greatest variety of gearboxes: 2 manual and 2 automatic options. LADA and the Korean Kia Rio and Hyundai Solaris are in the middle of this rating, because An alternative to one manual transmission option is one automatic transmission.

The combination of engine and transmission makes the Skoda Rapid and Volkswagen Polo the most dynamic of the list, accelerating to 100 km/h in less than 10 seconds.

The vehicles are equipped with front disc and rear drum brakes. Luxury models can have rear disc brakes.

The Russian sedan has more ground clearance - almost 180 mm versus 160 mm for Korean cars and 155 mm for the French model. The Skoda Rapid has almost 8 mm less ground clearance, while the Polo has 150 mm.

Review and comparison of technical characteristics allows us to talk about approximate equality of competitors.

Comfort and safety while driving

In terms of the number of airbags in the database, Renault Logan is the worst - it does not have them. Other manufacturers have provided protection for the driver and front seat passenger in a frontal collision.

Renault designers considered that auxiliary active and passive safety systems were not needed. In Polo they decided to install ABS enough, and in Rapid - ESC. Korean cars, unlike European ones, have more functions, but Vesta with ABS, EBD, BAS, ESC, TCS and HSA is superior to all car brands considered.

The ERA-GLONASS emergency response system is installed on all vehicles reviewed, except Logan and Rio.

In terms of comfort, Renault loses to other brands. Seat and steering column adjustments are available in the base for all except the French model. The Škoda has the most spacious trunk - 530 liters, with the second row seats folded - 1470 liters. Customer reviews indicate that the level of convenience and ergonomics of the cars in question meet modern needs and demands.

The Lada Vesta Luxe version has a rain sensor: the speed of the wiper blades automatically adjusts to the amount of precipitation falling on the windshield. When the intensity of rain or snow constantly changes while driving, the ability to not be distracted by manually adjusting the wipers is of great importance.

RESULT

Having examined all sorts of technological innovations, modifications, additions and changes used in the creation of the new suspension, we can sum up without a twinge of conscience that the plant put serious effort into the production of the car. Moreover, it is obvious that serious changes affected not only the appearance and the engine. The excellent redesigned suspension and the car's softness along with stability show that the factory cares what people think about the new development. And the stabilization system can without hesitation be considered truly revolutionary in the entire domestic automotive industry.