The completely new Lada Granta liftback is available in a huge number of trim levels. A model that has numerous advantages inherent in modern cars should not be subjected to radical changes. However, tuning the Lada Granta liftback will allow the car to stand out, making it exclusive.
Budget tuning Lada Granta liftback
Easy engine upgrade
Before you start rebuilding the engine, you need to let the car run in. Perhaps after this you will be completely satisfied with its dynamics. Factory defects may be discovered, the elimination of which is possible under warranty. If the Lada Granta has been run-in and the owner is in the mood for change, you can start by upgrading the engine.
To begin with, it is worth installing a “nulevik” (an air filter with zero resistance), which can increase the access of oxygen to the internal combustion chambers by 3–5%, making it easier for the car to “breathe”. This will have a positive effect on the engine. An additional couple of percent to the Granta's power can be added by installing a tuning kit for the exhaust tract. The increased cross-section of the collector pipes will improve ventilation, reducing the resistance to the exhaust gases.
A pair of smart, shiny mufflers will make the car look more beautiful and add some playfulness to it. For your beloved Lada Granta, liftback modifications are not difficult to do yourself, knowing the structure of the car.
Chip tuning will help optimize the operation of the power unit, which can make the car in accordance with your expectations and driving style. After re-flashing the “brains” of the Grant, the “gluttony” of the car will be noticeably reduced in exchange for increased power. The electronic pedal, which is missing from the Lada Grant, is a rather useful thing that can be mounted before chip tuning. It will allow the engine to clearly distribute the developed force, having a beneficial effect on fuel consumption.
Improvements provided for the Lada Granta liftback include:
- cylinder boring;
- reinstallation of the piston group;
- installation of turbocharging with nitrogen accelerator.
Considering that when turbocharged serial engines, piston wear increases sharply, such changes on the Grant are carried out comprehensively.
It is worth remembering that with an increase in power, you will need to strengthen the braking system, re-equip the suspension and transmission. Otherwise, the agility of the liftback will be short-lived.
Underhood tuning Grants
You should not start significant changes and tuning the interior immediately after purchasing a LADA Granta liftback car. First you need to properly run-in the new product, and then decide on the choice of a specific element or parameter, which will also include interior tuning. Typically the break-in time is a couple of weeks to a month. During this period, it is recommended to test all the capabilities of the car so as not to leave any function unattended.
It is no secret that the air filter acts as the “lungs” of the LADA Granta liftback. The sufficiency of air directed into the engine depends on its purity. It is recommended to install a filter element with zero flow resistance. This will allow you to increase the throughput of the entire intake tract system by several percent and will add power to the engine.
If you replace the exhaust manifold with a more efficient analogue, you can also achieve some increase in the efficiency of the LADA Granta liftback engine. It is recommended to install collectors with indexes “4-2-1” and “4-1”. You can complete the tuning in this unit by installing a new muffler. Shiny designs with a burnt edge look impressive. In addition to designer chic, they will add a couple of “horses” to the engine.
The new Lada Granta liftback is equipped with an electronic control unit. It is quite effective, despite its domestic origin. To expand its capabilities, you should consider reflashing it. This is where the car's ability to adapt to your priorities comes into play. After this chip tuning, a decrease in fuel consumption will be observed. If the package initially did not include an on-board computer, you can also install it into the panel yourself. The procedure is not difficult if you follow this video. Such a small tuning of the interior is necessary.
Among the most useful innovations is the electronically operated pedal. It is not equipped with all modifications of the Lada Granta liftback. If you are interested in this unit, then its installation should be completed before chip tuning. The editing mode, that is, if you are tuning the interior, allows you to fine-tune this element. The result will be simple and sensitive control of engine speed depending on the dosage of pressing force. This will result in negligible fuel savings.
Exterior improvements
The most common and inexpensive way to change the exterior of a Lada Granta with your own hands is to change the color by repainting the car. This model is especially attractive in snow white or dark blue metallic. Yellow, light green and orange colors also look quite original. In addition, it is worth paying special attention to the dyeing methods. The combination of several shades will emphasize the originality of the design, making the body more impressive and attractive.
An unusual option for the Lada Granta will be airbrushing. But this work should only be performed by specialists, since independent painting can ruin the entire exterior with a completely unexpected effect. When considering budget tuning options, you can use car stickers. Despite the ease of application, they are able to give the car a stylish and unique look.
An equally original type of external modernization is the replacement of standard body elements with new ones. By tuning the Lada Granta liftback with your own hands, you can change the lights, update the mirrors and body kits. Doing this yourself will not be difficult.
Useful little things
The carefully designed appearance of the liftback distinguishes it from its sedan predecessor. Therefore, for Lada Granta liftback tuning often consists of small but important exterior elements. A chic lip spoiler that will look like a glove on the outer surface of the trunk. By slightly increasing the dimensions of the body, it will noticeably improve the aerodynamics of the rear, helping to keep the rear window clear, blending perfectly with the design of the car.
When planning to upgrade your car yourself, you can install stylish roof rails that were designed specifically for the new body and are available in black and silver. There is no need to drill into the roof for this practical addition, as it is installed in standard mountings.
You can cover Grant's eyes with a special film that can squint the car's gaze and turn it into a predatory one. It is advisable to purchase high-quality material so that a change in design does not develop into a complete replacement of lanterns, which will be caused by indelible glue.
Interior modernization
For the Lada Granta, liftback interior tuning is designed to improve the interior space of the car. The simplest upgrade option would be to replace the seats or purchase covers. By painting individual elements of the panel or dashboard, you will be able to highlight this part of the car. This kind of work is easy to do with your own hands; just study the instructions for dismantling the plastic elements.
Interior lighting will not only look original, but will also significantly improve interior visibility. LED strips glued to Granta's thresholds make boarding/disembarking much easier. When starting work, a plan is initially drawn up for dismantling and assembling the panels, as well as connecting the lamps. Considering that the owners of this model noted poor sound insulation, you will have to work on it yourself.
For those who like to travel to the music, making a mobile disco out of a car is not difficult. The dimensions of the liftback trunk and interior allow the installation of the most sophisticated equipment. Installing huge speakers is too expensive, but worth it. Having seriously worked on the drive and suspension, you can build a racing car from a Lada Granta. And massive wheel arches will add style to your car.
About the nuances of sports tuning
Traditionally, a standard audio system is not able to please not only music lovers, but also ordinary owners. You shouldn't expect any bass that deafens the surrounding space, or rhythmic shuddering of glass. To achieve passable sound, you will need to replace or add more speakers. The Lada Granta liftback will please you with enough space to place a subwoofer.
After upgrading the standard audio system, you can move on to giving the body the appearance of a racing sports car. The wheels are painted bright white, and improvised “tongues of flame” appear on the body. The exhaust end pipes are replaced with flattened counterparts.
To widen the track, it is recommended to use the services of specialized workshops. Overhead widening elements are mounted on the wheel arches. Some pilots install monitors in these places. Upon completion of the full range of manipulations, the car acquires a sporty appearance. Don't forget about the body kit for the Grant.
The market for goods in the tuning segment is replete with a variety of body kits adapted for the Lada Granta liftback. These can be electronic external windows with heating functions or electrically adjustable angle of rotation. Diode devices are also available. Capable of duplicating turn signal signals. More expensive versions are equipped with cameras. They broadcast the surrounding environment to a monitor in the cabin. The Grant body kit is always relevant.
Still, most fans tend to associate these accessories with an unjustified waste of money.
Important Details
As standard, the Lada Granta is equipped with steel engine protection, which reliably performs its duties. If you want to strengthen the engine protection, you can use it from Kalina. To protect the liftback body from impacts, dirt and abrasive wear, tuning experts recommend using wheel arch liners made of polymer materials. Fears that fender liners can disrupt ventilation in the body space are absolutely groundless. If you don’t drill the body yourself when installing pokers, they will only be useful.
Having decided to tune liftback wheels, 13-inch ones are successfully replaced with 15-inch ones, which are distinguished by a more neat appearance. The update can improve the movement of Grants on uneven domestic roads. You can risk installing 16 or even 17-inch wheels, but this option is only suitable for traveling on good roads.
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Do-it-yourself Lada Granta liftback tuning
Although the Lada Granta in a liftback body is a modern car, which is offered in a large number of trim levels, many owners still try to change and modify something in it, making the car different from the standard. Various tuning options allow you to make changes both to the car as a whole and to its individual systems and components. It’s worth looking at such improvements in more detail.
Engine
Almost every owner would like to drive a more powerful and dynamic car. The weakest version of the Lada-Grant, the liftback, develops only 87 hp, and the most powerful engine version has a power of 106 hp, which is also unable to provide decent dynamics to the car. You can make the power unit more playful without serious intervention in the design of the unit in the following way:
- Installing a zero resistance air filter. For these purposes, a “nulevik” filter is used, through which more air can be supplied to the cylinders. Thus, it will be possible to slightly increase the power of the unit.
In addition to the listed engine upgrade options, you can install an electronic gas pedal. This element will ensure the most accurate response of the power unit to pedal pressure. New versions of such elements have an additional module that allows the driver to select the desired driving mode.
With a more serious approach to modernizing the Lada-Grant engine in the liftback body, you can install a turbocharger, forged pistons and bore the cylinders. If you listen to the recommendations of experts, then such modifications must be carried out comprehensively, since equipping the car with only a turbine can lead to damage to the pistons as a result of the increased load. Also, if you install only forged elements, then there will be no increase in power.
Chassis
In addition to engine modifications, the vehicle's chassis (suspensions, levers, etc.) can also be modernized. The model in question has a soft suspension designed for driving on good roads. Any changes to the suspension can make it stiffer, which will have a positive effect on handling, but at the same time reduce comfort. Changes can be made to the rear suspension by reducing the number of spring coils by exactly one. To give the body rigidity when cornering, you can install strut extensions on the front end, the same as on the Kalina.
To lower the Granta liftback suspension, you can choose one of the following methods:
- replacing the suspension with a design with variable ground clearance. In this way, the shock absorbers are given autonomous rigidity. In summer, the car can be lowered and raised in winter;
- Replacing the standard suspension with a new one with a lower landing. In this case, an appropriate set of springs and shock absorbers is selected;
- installation of low profile tires. This option allows you to reduce the seating position and improve vehicle handling;
- equipping a car with lowered springs without replacing shock-absorbing elements. This option will only be suitable for city driving.
In addition to the above modifications, you can make the following changes to the suspension:
- install triangular levers, which will increase the rigidity of the unit, ensure the base is raised up to 3 cm and make it possible to adjust the caster in the range from 1 to 4° in negative values;
- install a subframe. The element will add rigidity to the body, the suspension will receive more powerful mounts, the engine will have additional protection, the wheelbase will increase by 15 mm, and the likelihood of the front end diving during braking will be reduced;
If we consider changes to the brake system, the simplest tuning option is to replace the standard brake discs with larger ones. In this case, when installing R14 wheels instead of standard R13, no modifications will be required.
Foreign-made brake pads can be installed together with the discs. Discs on the Lada-Granta liftback can be installed, for example, by Brembo (article: 09.8903.75), and pads - by Fiat (article: 13.0460–2813.2).
Video: lowering the landing using the example of “Grants” in a sedan body
Appearance
Exterior tuning is quite diverse and depends only on the imagination and financial capabilities of the car owner. To change the appearance, you can install or replace the following elements:
- roof rails These products are to some extent capable of correcting some errors in the control system. They differ in both weight and degree of aerodynamics. Installing such elements gives the car an individual character;
Salon
A lot of attention is paid to tuning the interior, since this is where the owner and passengers spend most of the time.
Steering wheel cover
One of the first interior elements to be changed is the steering wheel. Some owners change it to a sports one with a smaller diameter. However, you need to take into account that driving a car becomes not very comfortable. Therefore, this option for upgrading the steering wheel is not for everyone. In addition, the steering wheel can be covered with leather to make it attractive, but to get a quality result you will have to visit a specialized service. You can also resort to a simpler option - installing a ready-made cover. The product is quite simply mounted, tightened with threads, and, if necessary, removed without any problems. When selecting a cover, you should take into account the overall design of the Lada-Grant liftback interior.
Armrest
Another interior element that can be improved during the tuning process is the armrest. The choice of this part today is quite diverse, but since such products are mainly made in China, the use of such a product can lead to the most negative impressions. The fact is that the body of the armrests is made of plastic, which cracks when exposed to the sun. The fastening of the part also leaves much to be desired. When opening and closing, a creak appears, the objects inside make a rather loud ringing sound, which also does not bring any pleasure. Despite many shortcomings, Chinese armrests can be modified if desired, eliminating the negative aspects. To do this, the internal space is lined with dense foam rubber, and the outside of the product is sheathed with any finishing material (fabric, leather, Alcantara, etc.).
Backlight
The interior lighting of the Granta liftback looks rather weak. There are several ways to improve the situation, but the most common is to install LED elements. To do this, the standard interior lamp is dismantled and the diffuser is removed. For illumination, purchase an LED strip with 18 elements, divide it into 3 equal parts and mount it with double-sided tape to the inside of the lampshade. Power is supplied to the tape from the wires connected to the lampshade, taking into account the polarity.
After upgrading the lighting, it is recommended to check the wiring with a multimeter for short circuits and, if the latter is detected, the fault should be repaired.
Torpedo and instrument panel
One of the interior elements that sets the overall aesthetics of the interior is the dashboard. Initially, this detail was made in gray shades, which clearly does not add beauty to the interior. If desired, the panel can be modified to make it more attractive. The following list of tools and materials will be needed:
- dye;
- primer on plastic;
- solvent;
- acrylic lacquer;
- compressor.
To repaint individual elements of the tidy, they will need to be dismantled, cleaned and degreased. After the preparatory activities, primer is applied, and then the products are left to dry. When the material is completely dry, begin applying paint using a compressor. For the purposes under consideration, you can also use a paint brush, but the quality of the coating will leave the best. The best option is to purchase aerosol paint. The paint material should be applied carefully to avoid smudges. After the paint has dried, the parts are coated with acrylic varnish and left to dry, then assembled. If desired, the torpedo itself can be reupholstered with modern materials, for example, Alcantara, carbon film, etc.
The “Grants” tidy in the liftback body is equipped with LEDs, but in terms of their light output they cannot be compared with foreign ones. To increase brightness, standard LEDs are replaced with more powerful ones, the choice of which is quite varied today. Such changes will make the panel brighter, which will have a positive effect on the attractiveness of the interior and the mood of the owner.
Noise insulation
To increase the level of comfort, some car enthusiasts carry out additional sound insulation of their cars, since standard treatment is not enough. To effectively combat extraneous noise, it is necessary to carry out comprehensive sound insulation of the interior, that is, treat the doors, floor, engine shield, ceiling with special vibration and sound-absorbing materials. The first include Vibroplast, Vizomat, Bimast, and the second - Isoton, Accent.
For processing, it is necessary to completely disassemble the interior, i.e. remove the seats, dashboard, trim and apply a layer of vibration insulation to the bare metal, and a sound-absorbing material on top of it. After covering the metal, the interior is put back together.
Video: noise insulation “Grants” liftback
Additionally, you can cover the outside of the car with bitumen mastic, reducing the level of external noise and at the same time protecting the metal from corrosion.
Additional upgrades
The interior of the Granta liftback can also be improved by replacing the headliner, door trims and flooring. This process, like car tuning in general, involves significant financial investments. For such a modernization, it will be necessary to dismantle the elements that are planned to be modified, and then reupholster them with any modern material.
As for the seats, they can also be reupholstered by changing the frame design, for example, by sharpening them for sports. But this requires not only appropriate materials, but also knowledge. An easier option is to purchase covers, the choice of which today can satisfy almost every car owner.
If the chairs for one reason or another have become unusable, then complete restoration or replacement is indispensable. To increase the comfort of rear passengers, headrests can be installed in the back of the seats, which some Granta liftback models are not equipped with. To do this, purchase the headrests themselves, the fastenings to them, dismantle the back of the seat, drill the necessary holes and carry out installation.
Rear shelf
Modifications to the rear shelf may be required in several cases:
- installation of speakers;
- elimination of "crickets";
- finishing.
In the first case, the shelf must be dismantled, holes made to fit the dynamic heads and secured.
To eliminate squeaks, Madeline is used, which is glued along the perimeter of the shelf adjacent to the plastic side elements.
As for finishing, Carpet is most often used for the rear shelf. If you wish, you can cover it with any material, similar to other elements of the interior.
Trunk
One of the disadvantages of the luggage compartment is that when loaded periodically, the mat is pressed into the spare wheel niche, and if there is no spare wheel, it completely falls into it. To improve the situation, car owners are upgrading the trunk by installing a hard bottom made of plywood, followed by lining it with leatherette or other materials.
Lighting system
Automotive optics cannot do without tuning. The easiest option is to install eyelashes on the headlights.
Eyelashes are a plastic part that is mounted at the top or bottom of the headlight.
The eyelashes are installed using a special sealant or double-sided tape. Even installing such a simple element allows you to transform your car, making it more attractive. Improvements to the lighting system also include the installation of fog lights, since they are not included in the basic configuration of the car in question. There are holes in the front bumper for the fog lights, covered from the factory with plastic plugs. Installing additional optics will not be superfluous at all, since with its help it improves the illumination of the side of the road and the section of the road directly in front of the car. Installing fog lights is quite simple and almost every car enthusiast can handle it.
If installing eyelashes and additional headlights seems insufficient to you, you can completely change the head optics. In this case, the standard lighting is dismantled, and xenon or bi-xenon lenses are installed instead. This equipment includes automatic headlight leveling and washers. Adjustment work is best carried out on special stands. Xenon lighting will allow you to replace only the low beam, and bi-xenon - low and high beam. The advantage of installing such equipment is a better ability to illuminate the road at night and in wet weather.
In addition to the main light, the rear lights can also be tuned. In most cases, modernization consists of installing LED elements that give the car a certain style and attractiveness. Tuned lights can be either purchased or made independently, using standard products as a basis.
