Despite the fact that the VAZ 2106 is far from a new car, many car owners are in no hurry to part with it. With this model you can realize the craziest ideas both in terms of appearance and interior. With enough funds, tuning can also affect the technical part, which will increase the dynamics and controllability of the car.
- What is tuning
- Photo of a tuned VAZ 2106
Photo gallery: tuning VAZ 2106
- Tuning the body of the VAZ 2106
- Video: how to tint the rear window on a “classic”
- VAZ 2106 suspension tuning
- Tuning the interior of the VAZ 2106
Changing the front panel
Video: reupholstering the front panel of a VAZ 2106
- Seats
- Cylinder block boring
Video: boring the engine block
- An exhaust manifold
Video: forward flow on a VAZ 2106
Directions in work
Car modernization - tuning, is divided into 2 sections or streams depending on the specification:
- External tuning of VAZ 2106 . This applies to both interior and exterior. Here you will have to deal less with technological components.
- Modernization of technical characteristics - improvement of the engine, exhaust, fuel system, suspension. Do-it-yourself VAZ technical tuning will be a useful and simple modernization school for beginners.
It is quite possible to do car tuning yourself. To do this, you need a desire to improve your vehicle, tools and some practical tips that will help you create an exclusive car model.
Do-it-yourself tuning 2106 is a relatively simple process, which is determined by the simplicity of the design of domestic cars. Even a beginner who is very far from fashionable tuning trends and technical intricacies can master it. At the same time, tuning VAZ 2106 always causes delight and admiration of others, and gives the owner power and an improved level of comfort. With what might happen, you can look at the photo of the VAZ 2106 tuning.
Getting rid of noise and vibration
If you are planning to do interior tuning for a VAZ 2106 with your own hands, photo examples of which are presented below, then get ready to carry out a whole range of activities. You need to start with noise and vibration insulation, which will immediately improve the comfort of the car. When planning to replace seats, which will require welding work, insulation of the interior should be carried out after welding is completed.
Experienced craftsmen recommend treating the metal elements of the body part with anti-corrosion agents so that in the future you do not have to dismantle the soundproofing layer to remove rust. Today on the car market there are a lot of materials with which you can create good noise protection. To fix them, it is recommended to choose high-quality glue. To reduce the level of noise entering the cabin from the wheels, you can lay a carpet on the floor, carefully adjusted to size.
Where to begin?
You shouldn’t immediately rush to improve the engine, turning the car into a racing car. It’s better to start tuning a car 2106 with something simple - do simple operations that don’t require much effort.
The first step in upgrading the VAZ 2106 is replacing the wheels and tires. This is an effective way to attract attention. Today the market offers a huge selection of alloy wheel models. But if nothing fits, you can order the production of an exclusive set from the studio, but it will cost a pretty penny. You need to follow several recommendations to take the first step and start tuning the VAZ 2106.
- You should not install wheels with a diameter larger than 14 inches on a VAZ, as a larger diameter will reduce the car’s handling and may require modifications to the wheel arches;
- It is worth remembering that alloy wheels are not as practical as iron wheels; they are easily deformed when they fall into holes. Restoring their shape is difficult and expensive. To ensure trouble-free operation, it is better to install forged wheels, but they are quite difficult to find and they are somewhat more expensive than alloy wheels;
- It is necessary to choose the correct tire profile (tire height). This is the second designation in the tire size marking. For example, 185/65 R14. Where the designation 65 is the tire height. For VAZ, values in the range of 55–65 are best. The width of the tire is selected in accordance with the width of the rim.
Helpful advice It is recommended to start tuning the VAZ 2106 by replacing wheels and tires in order to awaken interest in further modernization, because appetite comes with eating.
Engine tuning 2106
Upgrading VAZ power units is not very difficult, from a technological point of view, if you purchase original spare parts for tuning the VAZ 2106. They are simply installed in place of standard components and do not require modifications to various engine systems.
The purpose of modernizing the engine is to increase its power, but at the same time its technical service life increases and wear decreases. To do this you need:
- Installation of lightweight valves. They allow you to increase engine speed and, accordingly, its power.
- Installation of bronze valve guides. This must be done at the same time as replacing the valves.
- A crankcase gas oil trap is a preventative measure that will help avoid carbon deposits on the inner surface of engine components and assemblies, which will significantly increase their technical life. It is made from improvised materials
- Installing a turbine, it pushes the speed limit of the car. At the same time, it is necessary to replace the standard pistons with modified ones with the designation “Turbo”
- Replacing the intake and exhaust manifolds helps improve engine efficiency. With the help of the exhaust manifold (spider) you can create an exclusive engine sound, it can roar like a sports supercar
- It would not be superfluous to install a crankcase - engine protection
Tuned VAZ 2106 in terms of speed and its upper limit are not inferior to premium class foreign cars, and sometimes even surpass them.
Radio tape recorder
No upgrade of the “six” is complete without installing a speaker system or at least a simple radio. A standard place for a radio receiver in the beard of a small-sized “six”. It should be trimmed to standard 1DIN. This can be done with a metal file. Then sand the edges with sandpaper.
Installing a radio
The radio tape recorder is attached to the beard using a metal case. Radio installation steps:
- Having bent all the tabs, use special spatulas to remove the radio from the case.
- The metal base is inserted into the prepared hole.
- We fix it using special tongues.
Cables are included to connect the player. The most commonly used are:
- black - “earth”;
- red and yellow (often wound together) - ignition “+”;
- blue - power for the active antenna;
- white - front left (FL) speaker;
- gray - front right (FR) speaker;
- green - rear left (RL) speaker;
- purple - right rear (RR) speaker.
You can connect the radio to the ignition switch to the free INT terminal. Then it will only work when the engine is running and the ignition is on. This connection scheme will protect forgetful car owners from completely draining the battery.
If you twist the red and yellow wires together, the radio will no longer depend on the ignition. You can listen to music with the ignition off too.
Typically, a connection manual comes with the audio system. Following the instructions and color scheme, installing audio equipment in the “classic” will not be difficult.
Speaker installation
A good place to place the speakers would be the front door panels. If you choose the right size speakers, they will fit here very well. To install, perform the following steps:
- Remove the trim from the doors.
- On the casing we cut a hole for the speaker. A hole of the required size can be made using a template. To do this, trace the speaker on paper. You need to work carefully so as not to miss the size.
- We attach the column and screw it to the casing using the fastening that comes with the kit.
- We carefully lay the wires in the cavity of the doors so that they do not sag or fall out.
- We install the casing in place.
Don't forget to buy new fasteners for the door trim. Often, when removing the casing, the fasteners break.
Additional speakers are placed on the dashboard or on the side pillars of the windshield.
If the car owner changes the entire beard, creating it himself to his own size, then he can place a 2DIN radio in it. A player with a large screen will add charm to the appearance of the car.
Some craftsmen insert speakers instead of air ducts. But from personal experience I know that the standard “six” torpedo does not have side window blowing. In humid and cold weather, windows fog up and freeze. If you remove the air ducts for the windshield, the airflow will worsen even more. Therefore, I do not recommend this installation of speakers.
Video: installing speakers and Shumka
Antenna installation
The “six” did not have a standard antenna installed, but a place for it was provided on models before 1996. Adherents of original spare parts can find their original antenna on the car market. It is attached to the front fender of the car.
To do this, you will need to make a hole in the wing, install the antenna, tighten the bolts and connect the wires to the radio and ground. This installation method is quite complicated and not every car owner will decide to make holes in the body.
The ease of installation is distinguished by the interior active antenna, which is attached to the windshield. It is not exposed to precipitation, does not require additional care, and does not interfere with aerodynamics when the car is moving. When purchasing an interior antenna, please note that the kit should include instructions, fasteners and stencils to simplify installation. There are two ways to install a radio antenna inside the cabin:
- The housing is attached to the glass behind the rear view mirror, and the whiskers are glued in opposite directions at the top of the glass.
- The antenna body is secured to the top of the windshield on the passenger side, and the poles are glued along the edges of the glass at right angles to each other.
Tuning the carburetor VAZ 2106
Carburetor is a unit that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine. It is relatively simple from a technical point of view, so it will become an effective assistant in modernizing a car.
Tuning the 2106 carburetor is carried out in several ways:
- Removing the spring from the primary chamber throttle valve drive. This procedure takes no more than 10 minutes, but gives an increase in power. Side effects include an increase in fuel consumption, but not significantly.
- Replacing the diffuser and atomizer. The standard diffuser marked 3.5 is replaced with a similar spare part only marked 4.5. A similar operation is carried out with a sprayer. Here the 30th changes to the 40th
- Increasing the jets - this method is not recommended, as fuel consumption increases sharply
Increased functionality
If you want to not only change the appearance, but also improve the functional features of your vehicle, then you can take some additional measures. For convenience, the seats are replaced with those used in sports cars. A completely new instrument panel is installed, modern audio systems, navigation aids and other equipment are installed in it. Mechanical window lifts are replaced with similar sets with an electric drive. Nowadays, this is no longer considered an element of luxury, since such components can be purchased at any spare parts store.
Tuning the interior of the “six” makes it possible to solve a huge number of different problems. With its help, the functional features of the car are expanded and security is created for its individual elements.
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VAZ 2106 suspension tuning
After increasing the engine power, to improve the car's handling and for safety reasons, it is simply vital to tune the 2106 suspension. It is quite possible to do the tuning of the VAZ 2106 suspension with your own hands and for this you will need:
- Replacing shock absorbers. It is advisable to install sports, rigid, two-section modifications
- Replacement of transverse stabilizers. Necessary to improve maneuvering performance at high speeds
- Standard rubber-metal joints are replaced with spherical ones made of steel. Increases reliability of connections, controllability and ride comfort
- Replacing brake discs with sports ones. This increases the level of security
- Installing differential lock. This is necessary to increase the vehicle's cross-country ability.
To carry out all of the above operations, you will need ordinary plumbing tools, a lift, an overpass, and an inspection hole. A pneumatic tool will significantly speed up the process.
Chassis
Finishing the chassis of the car is the main element of tuning the Soviet “classic cars”. As part of the improvement, the car's transmission, brake system, clutch, engine and suspension are improved.
After making changes, the behavior of the car on the road changes, which can lead to an accident.
Transmission
When tuning a six, the standard gearbox is converted into a sports one. For these purposes, gear ratios are changed. The upgraded gearbox will receive longer low gears and shorter high gears. The number of gear ratios is selected individually. It depends on the manner and style of driving.
Do-it-yourself tuning of the 2106 interior
Car modification will be incomplete without reworking the interior space. Tuning the interior of a VAZ 2106 consists of the following stages:
- Increased sound insulation level. It is installed under the casing. At the same time, you can change the casing itself. For this purpose, kits of materials and tools are sold for independent work on the design of the interior space. Additionally, the interior can be decorated with special elements - inserts
- Installing stylish armrests increases the level of comfort
- Replacing the standard steering wheel with an advanced modification makes driving more comfortable (but not in all cases), and complements the interior with a stylish look
- Replacing seats. A cheaper option is to buy covers; their production can also be ordered
- An integral attribute of interior tuning is replacing the mats
- A stylish gear knob will be a good addition to the new interior.
When upgrading the interior, you need to remember about style, there is no need to make a pile of bells and whistles, everything should be harmoniously combined and form a single composition, where one element complements the other. This applies to both shapes and colors.
Vibration and noise protection
How to do interior tuning on a VAZ-2106 car? If you intend to bring your car into full compliance with modern standards, you have to perform a whole range of work. We recommend starting with improving the sound and vibration insulation characteristics, which will immediately make using the car much more comfortable.
If you intend to install new seats, as well as perform any welding work, it is better to insulate the interior after they are completed.
We also recommend pre-treating all metal parts of the body with an anti-corrosion compound - this will avoid the need to dismantle the sound insulation if even small traces of rust appear.
The modern market offers a wide selection of insulating materials for every taste and color. To attach them to the internal surfaces of the body, you can use special adhesives. To reduce the level of noise coming into the cabin from under the wheels, you can attach a carpet carefully cut to size to the floor.
Tuning the dashboard of the VAZ 2106
The impressions of interior modernization will be incomplete if you leave the old dashboard and instruments themselves. First of all, it is necessary to tune the VAZ 2106 torpedo. This can be done in two ways:
- Installing a new
- Changing the standard configuration using construction foam, sandpaper and polyester resin
The first option is much better in terms of saving time, but the second saves money.
Helpful advice When installing a torpedo, special attention should be paid to the seal to avoid squeaks and crackles, which are very annoying and indicate poor build quality.
As for the devices, they can be given a stylish look with the help of LED strips and deep wells. But the latter will require structural modifications to the torpedo. Tuning VAZ 2106 devices is one of the most painstaking and time-consuming processes, requiring endurance and patience from the master.
Sheathing reupholstery
The next working stage is changing the trim on the seats, ceiling, door panels, gear shift lever, steering wheel and other parts.
This process is quite labor-intensive and involves a competent selection of materials according to their shades. But upon completion, the car’s interior will fully meet your wishes.
To reupholster the interior, you can use not only beautiful fabrics or artificial leather. You can improve your appearance by using additional accessories in the form of neon bulbs or multi-colored LEDs.
Tuning doors VAZ 2106
Actually, installing additional sound insulation and replacing the casing is already considered tuning. To increase comfort, you can optionally install automatic windows.
The appearance of the doors can be changed either by completely replacing them, or by installing stylish handles and visors. It should be remembered that installing new doors is quite an expensive process.
Interior reupholstery
The next stage is reupholstering the seats, as well as the ceiling, doors, gear lever, steering wheel and other parts. This procedure is quite complex and requires a competent selection of materials and their colors. But after its completion, the car interior will fully correspond to your taste preferences.
You don’t have to limit yourself to covering all the parts with faux leather or beautiful thick fabric. To improve the appearance, it makes sense to use additional decorative accessories, which include, for example, neon lamps, multi-colored LED lamps and much more.
Tuning the hood of VAZ 2106
This point can also be solved in two ways:
- Replacing the standard hood with a modified version. The trend is to install components made of carbon, fiberglass, and carbon fiber. A cheaper option is to wrap the hood with carbon film
- Modifying the shape of the hood yourself. For example, you can make external or internal gills, or create an imitation of an air intake using decoy structures (there may be several of them)
Helpers here will be a mechanical cutting tool, welding (it is advisable to use a semi-automatic machine), a grinding wheel or sandpaper, automotive putty and paint. It is worth remembering that car paint differs from oil paint, as does the coating technology itself.
Tuning the radiator grille VAZ 2106
The radiator grille is a design element that is often used by car manufacturers to give their models a new look. Its processing entails some changes to the front of the car, for example, it is necessary to redo the fastening system, as well as the body configuration.
You can install grilles from other car models - foreign cars. Tuning the VAZ 2106 radiator is not required. There is an option for self-production, but for this you need to be a master of welding and follow the rule “Measure twice, cut once.” It also doesn't hurt to be patient.
Tuning headlights for VAZ 2106
Tuning the optics of the VAZ 2106 is a fundamental moment in changing the appearance of the car. Under certain conditions, headlights become the calling card of a car. A striking example of this is the BMW brand. Therefore, it is necessary to pay increased attention to the design and functional features of headlights.
You can change the appearance of headlights and lanterns by installing special covers, reflectors, and halogen lamps of different colors. It is possible to install advanced models, but this is due to the need to refine the body configuration and fastening system. This requires certain skills, so it is better to use simple modification methods.
Tuning the rear lights of the VAZ 2106 is carried out by replacing them with LED analogues; in addition to their stylish appearance, they increase the level of safety, as they are clearly visible in poor visibility conditions.
Troika? Six!
In fact, by Soviet standards, there were plenty of changes in the car. The engine power increased slightly due to a change in volume, the electrical system was revised, the interior was slightly changed, the rear optics were replaced, plastic glasses appeared on the front grille on dual headlights - exactly like on a Fiat.
If you look at the car under a magnifying glass, you can find some more changes in the appearance of the six: the bumpers changed their profile and received rubber bumpers and plastic sidewalls, the background of the factory badge was later changed from cherry to black, the interior panels and the steering wheel trim received a strange pattern, probably talking about the luxury nature of the model.
In this form, the car was remembered for a long time as a luxury modification of the troika. The first VAZ 2106 was sold already in 1976, and the last six were released only in 2006.
