What is the ground clearance (ground clearance) on the VAZ-2114: minimum values

Dimensions

Chassis

Fuel

Engine

Ground clearance is the distance from the lowest point in the center of the car body to the ground.
However, the manufacturer of the Lada 2114 Samara measures the ground clearance as it suits him. This means that the distance from the shock absorbers, engine oil pan or muffler to the asphalt may be less than the stated ground clearance. An interesting point: car buyers pay special attention to ground clearance, because in our country good ground clearance is a necessity; it will save you from headaches when parking to curbs.

The ground clearance height of the Lada 2114 Samara is 165 mm. But be careful when going on vacation or returning with shopping: a loaded car will easily lose 2-3 centimeters of ground clearance.

If desired, the ground clearance of any car can be increased using spacers for shock absorbers. The car will become taller. However, it will lose its former stability at high speeds and will lose greatly in maneuverability. The ground clearance can also be reduced; for this, as a rule, it is enough to replace the standard shock absorbers with tuning ones: the handling and stability will immediately please you.

Acceleration to 100 km/h - 14.0 s (1.5 8kl), 13.6 s (1.6 8kl), 11 s (1.6 16kl)

Maximum speed -158 km/h (8kl), 185 -190 (16kl)

Features of the power unit

The first “fourteenth” VAZ models were equipped with injection engines characterized by a displacement of 1499 cm³ and a power of 57.2 kW. Since 2007, under the hood of the Lada 2114 Samara-2 there was a four-stroke gasoline engine with a displacement of 1599 cm³, providing a power of 59.5 kW or 80 hp. With. This engine met the parameters of the Euro 3 eco-standard. The latest modernized model with the index 211440-24 has a sixteen-valve engine with an output of 89 horsepower.

Sectional view of the power unit

The power supply system using distributive (phased) injection provides high dynamic capabilities, ensuring acceleration to 100 km/h in just 13 seconds. The maximum speed of the VAZ 2114 is 160 km/h. At the same time, the car consumes gasoline economically - only 9 l/100 km in the city.

A special feature of the engine characteristics of this model is the original location of the ceramic catalyst - near the engine itself (unlike its predecessors, which had a catalyst under the bottom). The difference between the cylinder block of the VAZ engine of the “fourteenth” model Lada Samara-2 is its changed volume, achieved by increasing the height of each of the cylinders by 0.23 cm.

ECM weight

For SAMAR with a 1.5 liter engine, the mass for the ECM is taken from the engine housing, from the fastening of the plugs. The plugs are located on the right side of the block head.

For SAMAR with a 1.6 liter engine, but also 1.5 liter engines, which have a new generation ECM (Bosch 7.9.7, January 7.2), the weight of the ECM is taken from a welded stud. The pin is attached to the metal frame of the instrument panel to the floor tunnel (under the ashtray). In practice, it happens that this pin is painted at the factory and is loosely tightened. Therefore, over time it may become loose and at the moment the fan is turned on, there will be a drop in the voltage of the following sensors (which will lead to jumps in speed): DTOZH, TPS, MAF.

VAZ 2114 tank volume: finding out the real numbers

What is the ground clearance of the Lada Priora?
Priora ground clearance: an important aspect when choosing a car Before we look at the main question - how much volume the VAZ 2114 tank holds, let’s consider the main technical characteristics of this car.

Technical characteristics of the VAZ 2114

Its engine parameters are as follows:

• working volume - 1499 cm3;
• total power - 77 hp;
• maximum rotation speed - 5200 min-1;
• maximum torque - 116 N/m.

In turn, the main operating parameters of the VAZ 2114 car look like:

• acceleration time from 0 to 100 km/h - 14 s;
• maximum possible speed - 157 km/h;
• fuel consumption in urban conditions (per 100 km) - 9.9 l;
• fuel consumption on a suburban highway (per 100 km) - 6.2 l;
• fuel consumption when traveling in mixed conditions (per 100 km) - 7.5 liters.

Now consider the main weight and dimensions of the car:

• total length - 4122 mm;
• full width - 1650 mm;
• height - 1422 mm;
• ground clearance - 165 mm;
• wheelbase size - 2460 mm;
• front track - 1400 mm;
• rear track - 1370 mm;
• weight (curb) - 985 kg;
• weight (total) - 1410 kg;
• fuel tank volume (full) - 43 l.

As you can see from the table above, the gas tank on the VAZ 2114 holds exactly 43 liters. Is this really so? Let’s look at it below.

Actual tank volume on the 14th model

As mentioned, the manufacturer claims that the volume of the 2114 tank is 43 liters (in some cases you can find a figure of 42.5 liters). And this figure is indeed very close to reality.

At the same time, it is worth considering a number of facts that can significantly affect capacity:

1. Errors in the manufacture of the tank.
2. Time of year and temperature.
3. Fuel system volume.

The first of these factors is usually insignificant. But, as practice shows, sometimes the difference in the volumes of two identical tanks can reach (as a result of low production accuracy) 2 liters. Thus, on some machines the total volume can reach 45 liters (which is extremely rare).

This should also include the difference in weather conditions. In cold weather, the fuel contracts, and in warm weather, it expands. This factor also affects how many liters the tank on a VAZ 2114 can hold (if we take into account the full volume of gasoline that can fit in hot summers and winter frosts, the difference can reach 1.5 liters).

Additional ground wires

Increasing ground clearance (owners' advice) daewoo / chevrolet / zaz lanos / sens
An additional ground wire from the dashboard can be routed from the cigarette lighter ground to the inner metal base of the center console of the dashboard. As a rule, the additional weight of the VAZ 2114 from the torpedo is installed if the car has a standard dashboard. The cross-section of the additional wire must be at least the same as that of the standard wire.

Additional weight per engine

Additional weight per battery

Additional wires are often installed on cars with high mileage. Such cars often have ground problems, and instead of searching, owners install new wires, for example, on the alternator with the battery, or on the metal part of the center console with the battery, to prevent battery charge from leaking.

Additional weight on the generator

Knowledge of where the ground is located on the VAZ 2114, what signs indicate poor contact with the ground and the ability to troubleshoot problems will always be useful in order to prevent serious damage to the electronics and engine of the car in time.

Lowering springs SS20 Racing for VAZ

Ground clearance Hyundai Accent, real ground clearance Hyundai Accent. clearance of a Hyundai accent, real ground clearance of a Hyundai accent, how to increase ground clearance on an accent

These springs allow you to lower the car to the desired height, significantly improve handling, reduce sagging during acceleration and braking, and body roll when cornering.

Benefits of SS20 Racing Lowering Springs

• lowering to the desired height -30, -50, -70 while maintaining comfort;
• stylish sporty appearance of the car;
• improving aerodynamics, increasing the speed characteristics of the car;
• stability and safety at high speed;
• improved handling when maneuvering at high speed;
• reduction of “dive” and body roll during braking, “squat” during acceleration.

Guarantee

The SS20 Racing lowering springs are a new addition to the SS20 SPORT series of products for drivers who prefer a fast, active driving style. These are springs for those who care not only about the appearance of the car, but also about the correct operation of the suspension and steering when the ground clearance is lowered, confidence and safety on sharp turns.

SS20 Racing lowering springs have the following features

• made of high-quality Japanese steel using the cold-winding method, which significantly increases the service life;
• have progressive characteristics: optimal suspension stiffness at low loads and a proportional increase in stiffness as the vehicle load increases, during roll when cornering or extreme braking;
• matched in pairs with identical characteristics, which ensures even lowering without body distortion;
• work without shrinkage 2 times longer than hot-rolled springs;
• the weight of the springs is reduced to 25% compared to the standard ones (depending on the car model);
• have a durable and resistant powder coating that protects against corrosion;
• have a polyurethane protective braid that protects the coils from damage when closed;
• When installed with SS20 Racing Series shocks, these springs provide your choice of -30, -50, -70 or -90mm drop.

Electricity consumers

Vehicle systems, depending on model and configuration:

• ABS - anti-lock wheel system (anti-skid automatic braking)
• SRS - safety system (airbags, belt tensioners, etc.)
• EFI, ECM - electronic engine management systems
• Electronically controlled automatic transmission
• Trip computer
• and other

Lighting devices

Main article: Car lighting devices

Automotive lighting devices are divided into external and internal.

• External ones include headlights (with low and high beam), side lights, turn indicators (combined with hazard warning lights), brake lights, reversing lights, license plate lights, fog lights, contour lights, spotlights, and in some cases decorative lamps.
• Internal lamps include interior lighting lamps, engine compartment lamps, trunk lighting lamps, glove box lighting lamps, instrument panel lighting lamps, etc.

Other consumers

• Starter
• Ignition system
• On-board computer
• Electric power steering
• Fan motors, windshield wiper drives, power windows, etc.
• Heated glass
• Parking sensors (parking sensors)
• Reversing cameras
• Seat servos
• Cigarette lighter
• Radio (radio), TV, multimedia entertainment system
• Sound signal
• Anti-theft alarm
• GPS navigator, built-in or separate,
• Seat heaters,
• as well as other auxiliary and information systems and devices.

Some types of household appliances, also adapted for use in a car, can receive power from the car's electrical network (connection is made either through a special socket or through the cigarette lighter socket). For this purpose, various adapters are used - from the simplest voltage dividers to switching power supplies with double current conversion. But the cigarette lighter socket was not initially designed to connect consumers other than the heating element of the “electric lighter”, so blown fuses and thermal damage to the socket are common (it is necessary to calculate the permissible current consumption based on the cigarette lighter fuses).

On some machines with powerful generators, an inverter with an output of ≈ 220 Volts can be installed to power ordinary household appliances. Powerful special-purpose machines may have other networks with other supply voltages.

How to lower a VAZ 2114 correctly

Lada Largus ground clearance (clearance)

Post by tazmen72 » 07 Jul 2012, 14:33

I've been reading the forum for a long time, but I decided to register and ask for advice on undervaluation.

what we have: 2114 with standard suspension, r13 wheels, 175/75 tires

in the future I plan to change the wheels to white forged r15 with tires something like 195/50

you need to lower it without sawing the arches or shuffling your wheels against them.

Which struts with springs are best to buy? Or maybe it’s better to cut the drain, because I don’t need rigidity, but I need a beautiful fit? And is it really possible to do it yourself, is there a lot of hassle in replacing the struts, or should I go to a hundred?

Now I’ll try to find pictures of chepyreks on the Internet with a lowering that I like

Lowering a car (for example, lowering a VAZ) is one of the most common areas of tuning a VAZ.

The most common solution for novice tuners is to take and cut off several coils of suspension springs. Some manage to do this without even removing the shock absorbers from the car. This approach to undervaluing a car is fundamentally wrong.

By cutting the spring, the support coil, which is made to contact the support cup, is lost. Due to its absence, the spring warps, it flies off the support cup, and the load is distributed unevenly. %product1_l% All this leads to incorrect operation of the spring and its further breakage. By reducing the height of a standard spring, you also increase its stiffness, while the stress in the metal increases and its service life decreases.

A suspension spring is only one element of a car's suspension. When lowering the vases, it is also necessary to select the necessary shock absorbers. There are many types of shock absorbers that are designed to lower a vehicle to suit specific suspension springs. This means that if you want to lower your VAZ by 50 mm, then you will need springs lowered by 50 mm and a set of shock absorbers with modified characteristics designed to lower them by 50 mm. These components cannot be used separately for the reason that the spring must be clamped between the upper and lower cups. If, for example, you decide to install springs with a 50 mm lowering on standard shock absorbers, then the length of the shock absorber rod will be too long, because it is designed for the height of the standard rod. %product2_r% For shock absorbers designed for lowering springs, the length of the rod has been changed to properly fix the spring. In addition, when using springs for large lowering, to reduce the load on the steering, the mounting points for the steering tips have been moved to the racks.

For proper operation of suspension tuning, it is necessary to use a complete suspension kit, which necessarily includes springs and shock absorbers made for them. Our online store offers several options for lowering a VAZ car. %product3_l% Lowering is possible from 20 to 90 mm. When lowered by more than 90 mm, normal suspension operation is almost impossible to achieve.

To ensure the longevity of your suspension, we recommend always using new rebound buffers and all shock rod boots. The support bearings of the front struts also play an important role. Good quality journal bearings can reduce steering force by up to 10%.

In our store you can buy ready-made suspension kits for lowering your car, or assemble them yourself.

Options

Now let's talk about the main parameters of the VAZ 2114 model.

Let's be honest that the fourteenth was lucky due to the manufacturer's policy. The fact is that the first-born in the series was the VAZ 2115 model, which turned out to be the very first pancake lumpy.

Based on the mistakes made, developed for the fifteenth innovation and using the time-tested features of the nine, it was possible to create a complete and one of the most successful cars in the history of AvtoVAZ - VAZ 2114.

How good this car is in terms of technical characteristics is up to you to judge. Everyone has their own idea of ​​a good car. We tried to tell in detail what the VAZ 2114 is.

Many believe that the time of the fourteenth model is already behind us, and its successor in the person of Priora clearly proves this. But is this really so? If we compare these two models, will the Priora really be able to surpass its predecessor? A large number of experts will objectively prove that no.

Yes, Priora is a more modern, improved car. But is it enough? We think the domestic auto industry has room for improvement.

Knowing the technical characteristics and geometric cross-country ability of your car is not only useful, but also necessary. The clearance of the VAZ-2114 affects only the ability to overcome road irregularities, but it can also directly affect handling. The body geometry is identical to the old VAZ-2109, but the ground clearance depends on the installed engine.

Clearance value

Theoretically, ground clearance is the distance from the ground to the lowest point in the car, but manufacturers often disingenuously indicate deliberately inflated data.

Overall dimensions allow you to “rush” across fields and potholes even on a standard suspension

In principle, such clearance is quite enough to feel comfortable even on a primer. On Niva, for example, the clearance according to the passport is 220 mm, in practice it is about 210, which is 50-55 mm more.

What does clearance affect besides cross-country ability?

Any work to increase ground clearance by changing the suspension will result in a change in the center of gravity!

Also, changing the ground clearance can shift the center of gravity, which will affect the car's stability in corners, especially at high speeds.

Ground clearance VAZ 2114 geometric dimensions

We clarify the dimensions of the VAZ 2114 | VAZremont.com

The VAZ 2114, produced in a pilot batch of fifty copies in 2001, was put on the assembly line and became available to the average motorist in 2003. It was created on the basis of the old VAZ 2109; in comparison with it, the fourteenth model received a radical update.

The design became more modern and pleasant, the bumpers began to be painted in body color, moldings and sill fairings appeared. The interior trim has also changed: an adjustable steering column, a Euro instrument panel, a steering wheel from a VAZ 2110 and a new heating system.

But the most important thing is in the engines. Starting with the VAZ 2114, the carburetor intake became a thing of history; it was finally replaced by an injector with distributed fuel injection. This made it possible to achieve greater efficiency and at the same time improve dynamic characteristics.

The car also has many additional options that were previously unavailable. Such as: tinted windows, power windows, heated seats, fog lights, alloy wheels and central locking.

The VAZ 2114 was produced in two trim levels:

1. Luxury
2. Standard.

The Luxury version came pre-installed from the factory with fog lights, wheel caps, head restraints for rear passengers, and modified upholstery on the doors and door trims. The main advantage of the highest configuration was the trip computer, which could record fuel consumption, average speed, travel time and other interesting parameters.

In 2007, the VAZ 2114 model received a restyling, a new engine and index 21144. With this internal combustion engine, the car began to comply with the EURO-3 environmental class. A plastic decorative cover appeared, the aluminum receiver was replaced with a plastic one, and the catalyst was moved closer to the engine. In addition, small changes have occurred inside the car.

The dashboard was updated, the upper glove compartment disappeared, an on-board computer was integrated into the instrument panel, showing the voltage in the on-board network, outside temperature, time, and the like.

Characteristics of VAZ 2114

The following performance characteristics are declared from the factory for the VAZ 2114:

• number of seats: 5;
• recommended fuel: AI-95;
• maximum speed: 165 kilometers per hour;
• fuel consumption: 8.9 l per 100 km in the city;
• acceleration time to 100 kilometers per hour: 13 seconds;
• gas tank volume: 43 l;
• engine location: front, transverse;
• weight: 970 kilograms;
• fuel system: distributed injection;
• trunk volume: 427 l;
• drive: Front.

Information - How much does a car weigh?

www.cxt.su

Basic options

In the standard version, the wheels of this car have a relatively small diameter - 13 inches. At the same time, the rubber profile is quite large.

Both of these indicators make this car very suitable for tuning - after all, the car enthusiast can vary the wheel diameter and tire profile size within fairly wide limits (for example, install larger diameter wheels with low-profile tires). This also includes the ability to install a wide variety of disks.

So, how to choose the wheel size for a VAZ 2114? To begin with, we note that without any additional calculations, this car can be equipped with wheels with a diameter of 14 inches and a tire width of 5 to 6 inches (this fact is directly stated in the car’s passport).

Two types of tires can be installed on such wheels - 185/60 R14 and 175/65 R14 (the first option is more preferable). Also, if desired, you can install 15-inch wheels with very low profile tires. True, sometimes such a fact can interfere with passing a technical inspection - after all, the use of wide rims for this car is not recommended (which is also stated in the car’s passport).

Indexes and calculation

It is also worth considering those situations when there are no suitable tires, but something needs to be installed on the car (or there is a desire for tuning, but it is not known whether the tires you like will fit?).

A direct calculation of the wheel diameter will help solve this situation. In order to do this, let’s first consider examples of the designation of the tires themselves. Let's say we have a 175/70 R13 tire (factory size VAZ 2114).

Its indices mean the following:

• 175 — width (in mm);
• 70 - profile height in relation to width (in percent);
• R13 is the size of the rim for which the tire is provided (in inches).

Knowing this, we begin our calculations: first we multiply 175 mm by 0.7 (that is, we find 70%), we get the profile height of our tire equal to 122.5 millimeters.

Then we convert the diameter of the wheel rim to mm. To do this, multiply 13 inches by 25.4. We get 330 mm.

The last step is to add up our two resulting sizes 122.5 + 330, we get 575 millimeters. This diameter is the standard wheel diameter for the 14 model. Thus, when selecting new tires, you should always carry out similar calculations.

If the resulting amount is equal to 575 mm, or is one or two millimeters more or less, then these tires can be installed. In the case when the result turns out to be much more or much less, then you will have to refuse to purchase such tires - they will either cling when rotating or a very large gap will form.

VAZ on 15 disks

Discs

Speaking about the possible size of VAZ 2114 wheels, it should be repeated once again that only R13 and R14 are recommended. Wheels with a diameter of 15 inches can be installed, but as a result, road handling may decrease and there may be possible maintenance problems.

If there is a very strong desire to install just such wheels, then it is better to pay close attention to such types of tires as 185/55 R15 and 195/50 R15 (however, in the latter case it is also worth checking whether such a tire is suitable in width Of course, you need to do this before purchasing)

Additional ground wires

An additional ground wire from the dashboard can be routed from the cigarette lighter ground to the inner metal base of the center console of the dashboard. As a rule, the additional weight of the VAZ 2114 from the torpedo is installed if the car has a standard dashboard. The cross-section of the additional wire must be at least the same as that of the standard wire.

Additional weight per engine

Additional weight per battery

Additional wires are often installed on cars with high mileage. Such cars often have ground problems, and instead of searching, owners install new wires, for example, on the alternator with the battery, or on the metal part of the center console with the battery, to prevent battery charge from leaking.

Additional weight on the generator

Knowledge of where the ground is located on the VAZ 2114, what signs indicate poor contact with the ground and the ability to troubleshoot problems will always be useful in order to prevent serious damage to the electronics and engine of the car in time.

Tuning

There are several possible ways to increase engine power. Let's talk about these tuning options in more detail:

• Chip tuning of the VAZ 2115 engine will not allow you to obtain any noticeable effect. Even by replacing the engine control unit, the car owner will be able to get 3-5 horsepower, the increase of which will be almost imperceptible.
• Deep engineering tuning of VAZ 2115 engines, which involves replacing the camshaft and other power elements, will increase the engine power to 85 horsepower. Such an increase of 10 horses will already be noticeable, and the car will accelerate faster, especially from low revs.
• Replacing the throttle body and exhaust will increase power to 95 horsepower.
• If the engine power limit of 100 horses is important to you, then you need to install lightweight valves, mill the cylinder head and replace the intake manifold. A car with such a tuned engine will accelerate 1-2 seconds faster than with a basic 78-horsepower engine. A further increase in power by replacing internal power parts will not allow you to obtain the desired horsepower, and the service life of the motor is significantly reduced.
• An alternative way to increase the power of a VAZ 2115 engine is to install a compressor with a pressure of about 0.5 bar. If the compressor is properly configured, the engine power will be about 120 horsepower. At the same time, when resorting to such tuning, the car owner must be prepared to reduce the service life of the engine, which may require appropriate major repairs after only 75-100 thousand kilometers.

Read the author

Engine for VAZ 2115: characteristics, malfunctions and tuning Link to main publication

Specifications

Power unit

Engine for VAZ 2114, characteristics, repair and tuning

Over the 10 years of serial production of the Lada 2114, several power units were placed under its hood. First, it is worth mentioning the 1.5-liter, 8-valve engine, which developed 78 horsepower and 116 Nm. This engine consumed about 7.3 liters for every 100 kilometers in combined mode.

This modification has an injection intake controlled via an electronic unit, replacing the obsolete carburetor intake. Not without a new camshaft with adjusted phases. After AvtoVAZ introduced an injector into the VAZ-2114 engine, a group of engineers increased the efficiency of the engine, adding power to it. On the other hand, it was also possible to reduce the “fuel appetite”.

In 2004, a modification of the power unit was released, with a displacement of 1.6 liters. The engine already produced 81 horsepower and 125 Nm. In combined mode, the engine consumed 7.6 liters per hundred kilometers. The eight-valve injection power plant has an increased volume thanks to the cylinder height increased by 2.3 millimeters, which provided a longer piston stroke.

Instead of the ignition module, they began to install a coil. The new version of the engine has become more powerful and environmentally friendly, but gasoline consumption has increased when compared with the first 1.5-liter engine. In addition, in the same year they released a 1.6-liter version of the engine with a 16-valve system.

Such an engine already produced 89 “horses” and 131 Nm of rotational force. Based on the passport data, for every 100 kilometers you need 7.5 liters of gasoline in combined mode. In 2007, this engine was subjected to serious modification. The working volume remained at the same level – 1.6 liters. But power increased to 98 horsepower and 145 Nm of torque.

It’s nice that the increased power did not negatively affect the “fuel appetite”. According to the passport data, the new product consumes 7.2 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers. They worked hard on the previous VAZ-2114 engine for 3 years and made several changes.

Engine with a displacement of 1.6 liters.

The connecting rod and piston group was lightened by as much as 39 percent. The drive of the gas distribution mechanism was changed - now it was tensioned automatically. The valve wells have become smaller in size. The quality of cylinder honing has increased significantly.

Transmission

All power plants of the VAZ-2114 work together with a five-speed manual transmission, which has been improved. All torque potential is transmitted exclusively to the front wheels. Both the transmission and the suspension were developed only by Russian engineers.

Chassis

The car was built on the platform of the previous model - the time-tested "nine" (VAZ-2109), which was subjected to serious modernization. The front wheels operate with McPherson struts, and the rear wheels with trailing arms or coil springs. Driving the car does not cause the most pleasant sensations, since there is no power steering.

The steering wheel itself is made of a rack and pinion type. The braking system of the domestic hatchback received disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear. If we take the average speed limit of 80 kilometers per hour, then the braking distance with passengers will be 40 m.

Safety

It’s not very pleasant to talk about the safety level of the Lada-2114. The car does not have airbags and the body metal is too thin, which is not capable of providing the proper level of protection in an emergency. The vehicle is severely deformed even with mild impacts, so it is advisable not to drive at high speeds.

QoL indicators

VAZ body assembly

They are called main when referring to the strength of the body. If the car periodically drives onto curbs, is jacked up or hung diagonally off-road, the load on the body will be colossal. Only machines with good torsional stiffness or quality of life are able to withstand this.

A poor quality of life indicator affects many things:

• Steering wheel response becomes worse;
• The body loses strength in the areas where it is attached to the suspension;
• The entire structure begins to age faster.

Let us remember that QOL is measured in Nm/deg. The higher this value is, the less the body will deform.

It was a sin to complain about the quality of life indicator of the VAZ 2113. Let's not forget that on hatchbacks it is easier to bring the body to a high level. This is explained by their general design: hatchbacks have fewer transitions. So, on three-volume sedans this figure is always lower, since there are more body transitions - the engine compartment, the interior, the trunk.

If the owner of the thirteenth model was dissatisfied with the quality of life of the body, then the VAZ engineers themselves recommended installing spacers and amplifiers. In their opinion, this increased the torsional rigidity several times.

What is the salon equipped with?

The exterior of the VAZ is not for everyone. In order for the car to somehow correspond to the spirit of youth, the manufacturer gave the body sporty features: it rounded the hood, extended the headlights and moldings, and decorated the sill and bumper with body-color trims.

The interior is simple, but corresponds to the era of the early 2000s. The seats can hardly be called comfortable, so many people install an adapter or change the driver's seat. Although there is a Europanel, there is no glove compartment there. The only options available are power windows and an illuminated dashboard.

An unexpected bonus from AvtoVAZ is an adjustable steering column. It will allow you to raise and lower the steering wheel to the desired height to suit the height and build of the driver.

The trunk of the “fourteenth”, like the glove compartment of a jeep, is 330 liters. This will include a suitcase and a couple of bags from the supermarket. With the rear seats folded down, cargo space nearly doubles.

A little history

VAZ 2115: review and technical specifications

In the period from 1980 to 1984, AvtoVAZ worked quite closely with the giant of the modern automotive industry - Porsche.

At that time, joint work was underway on the VAZ 2108 model. Already in the period from 1987 to 1991, the companies began working on a new car - the VAZ 2110 with a 1.5-liter engine.

Despite the cooperation agreement regarding only these two models, specialists did not miss the opportunity to work on the entire line being developed at that time. This also applied to the VAZ 2109 model, which became the successor to the modern fourteenth.

Not everyone knows about this fact of cooperation with a German company, which was already considered a model of the automotive industry. But this is precisely what served as a springboard for the creation of reliable and very interesting domestic cars.

Large-scale production of the successor to the Russian-German “nine” in the person of the VAZ 2114 began in 2003. It is noteworthy that first, in 2001, the VAZ 2115 appeared, and in 2004, the VAZ 2113.

According to research, the VAZ 2114 is on the list of the most common models in Russia.

Differences from the “nine”

There are not so many differences between the VAZ 2114 and VAZ 2109 in terms of bodywork. The updated car received new:

Front part of the body; New lens shape; New hood; Different radiator grille; Improved quality of plastic on bumpers; Spoiler; Moldings; Threshold covers.

There were much more changes inside. But in many ways the difference is determined by the class of the car, that is, its equipment. For the VAZ 2114 there were three equipment options - Standard, Norma and Lux.

So what has changed inside?

1. There was a new dashboard with a dashboard without an upper glove compartment. The Lux package has a recessed part. There are a pair of cup holders on the lower glove compartment lid.
2. The Norma and Lux ​​trim levels are equipped with electric windows.
3. The steering wheel is adjustable for tilt. It is noteworthy that the steering wheel of the VAZ 2114 and the steering column are taken from a dozen.
4. Seat belt fasteners are also taken from dozens.
5. The dashboard is used from the fifteenth VAZ model.
6. An adjustable interior light is located on the ceiling.
7. The maximum configuration has a full-fledged on-board computer.
8. The stove became more powerful, but this increased the noise level.

Key Benefits

Obviously, the fourteenth model from AvtoVAZ is not as simple as many people think at first glance. Otherwise, it simply would not have been so popular and in demand.

Here's an example of a few of the most significant benefits.

1. Excellent aerodynamics. Considering the power of the engines and the aerodynamic capabilities of the body, this is one of the best models created for high-speed driving. Carry out chip tuning to increase engine power or organize more serious modifications to the engine, and you can extract good horsepower. In this case, the engine resource will not be particularly affected.
2. Great looks. Obviously, the VAZ 2114 looks much more interesting and attractive than the Nine. At the same time, the model was literally created for tuning. It is not necessary to increase power. An original body kit - and you are a road star. But in everything you need to know when to stop, so as not to turn real tuning into a collective farm.
3. Youth orientation. The younger generation of drivers was unlikely to be very interested in sevens, tens or sixes from AvtoVAZ. Yes, they were cheap and were bought most often due to the lack of alternatives. But with the advent of the VAZ 2114, many realized that a beautiful, domestic car had finally come out, which looked no worse than its imported sporty counterparts. At the same time, in terms of prices they could not compete even close to the fourteenth.
4. Possibility of improvements. Until now, for the VAZ 2114, despite the model being discontinued, many elements are available for external and internal tuning. Body kits, trims, moldings, spoilers, seats, optics - everything to suit your taste and budget. What’s most interesting is that for little money you can organize a large-scale modification, changing the standard VAZ 2114 beyond recognition.

Installing rear spacers

Installation of spacers under the rear shock absorbers is carried out according to the following scheme:

1. Unscrew the fasteners of the lower part of the shock absorber.

Removing the rear shock absorber

1. Install the spring spacer.

Installing a spacer

1. Screw the lower part of the spacer to the beam using bolts.
2. Secure the shock absorber in the central hole (lower or upper, depending on the desired amount of lift) of the spacer. The fastening bolt should be tightened with a force of no less than 70 and no more than 85 nm.

Installed spacer

1. Perform a similar procedure with the second spring.

By carrying out such a simple operation, you can significantly increase the vehicle's ground clearance in just a couple of hours compared to the factory version.

It should also be noted that after the changes have been made, the car should have the following toe-in/camber angles (with a load of 4 adults in the cabin and 40 kg of payload in the trunk):

• camber - 0°±30';
• toe - 0°00'±10' (0±1 mm);
• castor (rotation axis angle) - 1°30'±30'.

Without load, these same values ​​must be within the following limits:

• camber — 0°30'±30';
• toe - 0°15'±10' (1.5±1 mm);
• castor - 0°20'±30'.

If the specified parameters go beyond the above acceptable limits, then you cannot operate the car - you should correct them yourself or at a service station.

Briefly about the terminals.

Battery terminals are designed to connect the current-carrying conductors of the vehicle's on-board network with the battery contact terminals. Manufacturers produce several types that meet the standards used in batteries:

• European standard "Type A". The battery terminals are pins in the shape of a truncated cone, with a diameter of the upper part of 17.9 mm for the negative current lead, 19.5 mm for the positive one.
• The Asian (“Japanese”) standard “Type B”, in addition to minor design nuances, differs in the diameter of the current leads: 11.1 mm - negative, 12.7 mm - positive.
• The American standard includes "Type F" and "Type G" terminals, screw and bolt-on terminals, respectively.
• There are batteries with “bolt-on” current leads that comply with the Russian “Type T” standard and the European “Type E” standard.

The first 2 types, battery current leads, are most widespread, therefore terminals of the appropriate design make up a significant part of the manufacturers’ assortment.

Structurally, the product is made in the form of a heavy metal clamp, the shape of which allows for tight contact with the battery terminals.

It can be improved by tightening it with a bolt inserted into the holes on the jaws and a nut. Connection of current-carrying conductors of the on-board network is carried out:

• Removable pressure plate;
• Welding (soldering) in the manufacture of a conductor with a permanent terminal in the factory;
• By pressing into a split or solid crimp metal chuck (terminator).

The latter option has found wide application in the automotive industry.

The most important characteristic of a contact group is resistance, which should be minimal. The requirement applies directly to the part and to the transition area in the area of ​​connections with battery current leads and on-board network conductors. Therefore, in manufacturing, materials with high electrical conductivity are used: lead, copper, copper alloys - bronze, brass (the latter - less often).

Other battery terminal requirements include:

• A significant mass, which allows, due to inertia, not to disturb the connection due to vibrations while the car is moving;
• Mechanical strength sufficient to withstand without destruction many operations of tightening and loosening the bolt on the jaws;
• Wear resistance;
• Insignificant level of residual deformations (after tightening the jaws there should be a possibility for repetition in the future);
• Easy and quick to connect and remove from the battery pins.

But even high-quality contact parts can heat up if operating rules are followed and the vehicle’s electrical equipment is in good working order.

VAZ 2114

Story

The Lada Samara 2 family of cars would not be complete if it did not include a restyled version of the VAZ 2109, the legendary “nine”. In the new model range, this place was taken by the VAZ 2114 - a five-door hatchback, which first rolled off the assembly line of the Volzhsky Automobile Plant in 2001, entered production in 2003, took the place of the ninth model and is still in production today.

By the way, when we say that the VAZ 2114 is an analogue of the “nine”, we admit a slight inaccuracy, since in fact the basis for this model was the VAZ 21093 - the most successful modification of the original car. By analogy with the entire Samara 2 series, the new model received a number of changes that affected, first of all, the design of the car and some of its main components.

The VAZ 2114 has become more streamlined compared to the VAZ 21093. This design element creates an interesting effect - the roots of the first series of Lada Samara are difficult to recognize. Especially when looking at the car from the front. The rear part, however, remains more recognizable, but the signature sharp corners are still not so clearly visible. In addition, the “stern” received a slightly modified rear bumper and an updated rear light unit. The front part is inherited from the VAZ 2115, which went on sale a little earlier. It was from him that the design of the front bumper and spoiler, optics, the shape of the radiator grille, etc. were taken. The front and rear bumpers began to be painted in body color, and moldings and sill fairings appeared on the sides of the body.

Unlike the VAZ 21093, the interior contents have also changed. More comfortable seats began to be installed in it. At the same time, as in the station wagon, the rear seat back can be folded, thereby increasing the volume of the luggage compartment. The VAZ 2114 began to be equipped with electric windows, a height-adjustable steering wheel and other comfort items (as far as possible for a domestic car).

The VAZ 2114 is equipped with a 1.5-liter 8v injection engine, similar to all Lada Samara 2 series. In 2007, a slight tuning of the VAZ 2114 engine was carried out and cars of this model began to be equipped with a 1.6-liter engine corresponding to the Euro 3 class. This modification received the VAZ 21144 index. It also involved the use of plastic receivers instead of aluminum ones, the installation of an updated “torpedo”, new instrument panel and on-board computer.

An interesting modification is the VAZ 211440-24. It was completed in 2009 at the ZAO Super-Avto enterprise. This modification involves the installation of a 16-valve 1.6-liter engine, which increases the car’s power to 89 hp. This modification began to be equipped with 14-inch wheels, the designers changed the gearbox and brake system. Another similar modification was carried out in 2010, then Super-Auto decided to install a 16-valve engine from Lada Priora on the VAZ 2114. This unit also has a displacement of 1.6 liters and a higher power of 98 hp.

The VAZ 2114 was also subject to external changes on the part of the designers. In 2008, narrow moldings began to be installed on the car, in contrast to the original wide ones.

Tuning VAZ 2114

Similar to other cars of the Volzhsky Automobile Plant, tuning of the VAZ 2114 in all its manifestations has become widespread. By the way, we have never mentioned what the final result can be applied by combining styling and technical tuning of the VAZ 2114. So, for example, many clients are only interested in the external component. In this situation, it is enough to carry out only light styling of the VAZ 2114 and tuning the interior of the VAZ 2114. As a result of such activities, the result is a car that is not designed for participation in competitions, but can emphasize the originality and style of its owner.

The radically opposite option is “a wolf in sheep’s clothing.” Specialists carry out thorough tuning of the engine, transmission, and brake system of the VAZ 2114 (see previous articles). However, the exterior of the car is left untouched. Such a car can confidently participate in rallies, circuit racing, and drag racing.

The next type is “full minced meat”. A complete functional tuning of the VAZ 2114 is being carried out, the car undergoes detailed styling. The tuning of the VAZ 2114 interior does not remain forgotten either. The result of the improvements is a powerful sports car, which, moreover, can be used as a standard means of moving around the city.

Selecting products by labeling

Urban adaptation of the Mazda six: the influence of ground clearance on ease of movement

So, the driver came to the store to buy new springs. How to make the right choice?

The decoding of the markings shown below can help with this:

2101 - perfectly fits standard sedans equipped with rear-wheel drive; 21012 - rigid springs, which are mainly used on special vehicles; 2102 - originally created for Russian station wagons

When installing this product, the vehicle's ground clearance increases, which is quite important if the vehicle is operated off-road; 2018 - usually installed on any vehicle with front-wheel drive, except for Oka and those cars that have a 16-valve power unit under the hood; 2110 - these products were created for expert Russian models from VAZ; 2111 - work on models such as VAZ 2111 and 2113. Only on rear-type suspensions; 2112 - analogue of 2111, only for front-type suspension; 2121 - most often installed only on all-wheel drive vehicles

First of all, this is a simple Niva.

New springs for VAZ

The markings are easy to understand. But it is still necessary to understand how the manufacturer influences the choice of springs.

When to change springs

The smoothness of the car, its handling, and driving safety depend on the quality and condition of this part. VAZ front springs usually last 5-10 years, but due to the poor condition of the roads they have to be replaced approximately every 3 years. Springs are also regularly exposed to various negative external influences: they are hit by stones, they are affected by moisture. All this reduces their service life. By replacing the springs, you can also increase the vehicle's load capacity. This is relevant for those cases if you need to transport heavy loads with its help. Some car owners also use them to increase the speed characteristics of their vehicles.

Difficult choice between “fourteenth” and “fifteenth”

Let's look at these two models in more detail. Generally speaking, this family is presented in three versions, excluding modifications:

• VAZ-2113;
• VAZ-2114;
• VAZ-2115.

All of them are restylings of the Samara family, respectively, VAZ-2108, 09 and 99. Nevertheless, the designers tried, to the best of their ability, of course, to modernize these cars. The result turned out to be quite good, considering the cost of these models. These are not masterpieces of design, but they do not pretend to be so. Apparently, the main task here was simply to refresh the design of the already quite outdated Samara, giving them a slightly modified appearance.

Previously, the second option was the most popular in Russia. For some reason, cars with a sedan body were considered more respectable, apparently due to the fact that high authorities drove a GAZ-2410 (later - a GAZ-3102). However, after the country was flooded with foreign cars, the attitude towards hatchbacks changed significantly.

At the same time, it is generally accepted that such cars are chosen by representatives of the younger generation, since they look much more dynamic. By the way, in this particular case this is indeed the case. The “Fourteenth” accelerates from zero to hundreds 0.5 seconds faster than the “tag”, since it is lighter. On the other hand, a person is not able to perceive this difference, so this indicator, in principle, does not play a special role.

When choosing between body types, you should proceed from considerations of practicality. In particular, a much larger cargo can be loaded into the hatchback. In addition, if you remove the rear row of seats, the “fourteenth” turns into almost a full-fledged station wagon. “Fifteenth”, for obvious reasons, cannot boast of such spaciousness.

The VAZ-2014 has one more advantage - it has a shortened rear overhang. Many car owners who have driven both the “fourteenth” and “fifteenth” models claim that the hatchback is a little more convenient to park in limited space. However, this is all just at the level of sensations. According to experienced drivers, the main thing when parking is how much a person feels the dimensions of his car, while the type of body plays a secondary role.

At the same time, the fifth door is not only an advantage, but also its disadvantage. It often becomes loose due to driving on not the best roads, especially somewhere in the outback, and gradually this sound begins to irritate the driver more and more. In addition, the hatchback has constant problems with the rear window getting dirty, and only the wiper can save the situation.

The sedan does not have such a drawback, since the trunk gets in the way of dust and dirt rising to the glass from the road surface. Also, over time, the pillars that hold the back door weaken, which means there is extra expense for replacing them. The most resourceful ones get out of the situation using a simple method. A hole is drilled in one of the racks (the door must be open), into which a nail is then inserted if necessary.

In terms of driving performance, the cars are almost identical. Considering the fact that they belong to the same family, this is not surprising. Repairs will also be relatively inexpensive - both in the first and second cases. At the same time, the cost of the “fifteen” on the secondary market is slightly higher than that of the “fourteenth”. Apparently, the old idea of ​​​​the solidity of the sedan still works. Nevertheless, both cars are today among the most inexpensive used cars on the market, and they will be able to please their new owner for a long time with unpretentiousness and inexpensive maintenance, of course, with appropriate care.

It turns out that it is almost impossible to make a categorical conclusion in favor of one of the two models. Here, we rather need to proceed from considerations of practicality - we remind you of the greater capacity of the “fourteenth”. If bulky cargo has to be transported very rarely, then the aesthetic perception of the car will most likely come to the fore. Some people find the sedan more solid; accordingly, the hatchback is closer to the sports version. It is impossible not to note the disadvantages inherent in these cars, for example, the lack of power steering, ABS and many other devices that make driving easier today. On the other hand, all these shortcomings are more than compensated for by the price.

Appearance

Let's start our description with appearance. It’s no secret that the “four” is just a remade “nine”. If you look in profile, these cars will be completely identical. Among the innovations, it is worth noting more rounded headlights, a different bumper (now it is painted in body color) and wide moldings that are present along the entire perimeter of the body. The appearance of this car does not evoke emotions, reviews say. VAZ-2114 is difficult to distinguish from the stream. The only solution is to use a lowered suspension and other wheels with a diameter of at least 15 inches. Also, owners often tint these cars. The appearance of such a car is unusual, but it is not entirely legal.

As reviews note, the VAZ-2114 car has bad headlights. Yes, they don’t become cloudy like on foreign cars (since this is real glass, not plastic). But the light from the factory halogens leaves much to be desired. In view of this, many owners install xenon. And not only in the head optics, but also in the fog lights. Only after this tuning does the car acquire normal light. But you need to choose high-quality xenon, and it is advisable to install it in the lenses - this significantly reduces the risk of blinding oncoming drivers.

Now about the body itself. What do reviews say about the quality of the metal? VAZ-2114 surprisingly rots even more than the nine. The fact is that Samara-2 uses a lot of plastic, which is glued with double-sided tape. During operation, sand and other dirt gets into the gap between the moldings and the body. And if you think a pressure washer will clean it, you are sadly mistaken. It is very difficult to get rid of this dirt. It acts as an abrasive, rubbing away the layer of varnish and primer. As a result, the bottom of the doors rots in the car, as well as the rear lid in the area of ​​the plastic spoiler. If you do not regularly treat your car with mastic and “movil” it, the body will rot even faster.

Similarity of models

The updated models received new ones: headlights, side inserts, hood, trunk lid. The glass and roof remained unchanged. Taking into account the new bumpers, as well as the sharp nose, the drag resistance was reduced to 0.401. This was followed by a decrease in lift. The new bumpers on the VAZ 2115 and 2114 are much nicer than the old, black plastic bumpers that were installed on the first Samaras. The most “budget” configuration can be considered without fog lights, and by the absence of plastic caps on the wheels. Looking at the “middle” configuration, you can notice the presence of foglights.

When compared with the first Samar models, the 2115 and 2114 have an updated dashboard. The torpedoes have a small niche. Compared with the old models 2109 and 21099, the panel does not creak and is made of more expensive plastic. The tilt of the steering rack is adjustable, and allows you to set the steering wheel in a position that is convenient for the consumer. A large red emergency parking button is located on the steering column. In budget versions of cars, the windows are opened and closed manually.

Installation of spacers on VAZ-2114

So, now we can consider the process of installing spacers on shock absorbers, both for the front and rear wheels. To do this, you will need to dismantle the front shock absorbers with springs assemblies, but the rear ones - partially. In both cases, you will need a pit or lift and a set of keys.

Installing front spacers

Front spacers, as mentioned earlier, are placed between the body and the spring. This increases the ground clearance by several centimeters, depending on which gasket is selected. Now you can go directly to the installation process:

1. We place the car in the pit.
2. Jack up the front wheel.

Removing the front wheel

Removing the tie rod pin

The process of removing the rack mounts

Unscrew the upper shock absorber mount

Installed shock absorber spacer

Engine dismantling

You can reduce the weight of the power plant if you remove it without:

• Gearbox (its weight is about 30 kilograms);
• a head weighing approximately 10 kilograms.

As a rule, at service stations, power units are removed assembled with the gearbox, while during self-repair, dismantling is carried out without attachments.

Let's give an example of engine dismantling, which is described in the car's operating instructions. The peculiarity of the work in this case is that the engine is removed through the bottom of the car. The manufacturer recommends not to disconnect the box from it, but to install the car itself on a lift.

1. Disconnect the terminals and then remove the battery.
2. Drain the coolant and engine oil.
3. Remove the crankcase protection.
4. Disconnect the muffler and remove the air filter.
5. Loosen the brake booster hose clamp that leads to the powertrain inlet pipe.
6. Unhook the ground from the crankcase; to do this you will need to unscrew the fasteners.
7. Remove the high-voltage wire from the central contact of the distributor cover.
8. Using a screwdriver, turn the spring clip and remove the block with the wires coming from the contact socket of the distributor.
9. Remove the fuel hose.
10. Remove the clutch cable end from the clutch drive lever.
11. Disconnect the wires from the traction relay, from the generator output and from the carburetor shut-off valve.
12. Disconnect the air supply hoses to the throttle and the fuel hoses leading to the carburetor.
13. Remove the spring from the throttle actuator.
14. Remove the speedometer and accelerator drive cables from the valve covers.
15. Unhook the block with the wire from the economizer, remove the oil pressure and liquid temperature sensors in the cooling system.
16. Remove the heater outlet hose and transmission drive rod.
17. Next, you will need to disconnect the remaining conductors from the box and move the drive shafts to the side.
18. After the steering rod and other parts are disconnected, place a stand under the engine and unscrew the nuts of the rear mounting support, then the right front and left.

Before lowering the engine, check that you have disconnected everything from it. In order to remove the engine from under the car, you need to lift the front part of it.