Some may think that the station wagon Kalina is not a very good candidate for deep tuning. After all, the purpose of this car is leisurely city driving, and not participation in street racing. However, there are many enthusiasts who are not satisfied with certain characteristics of their station wagons. And they start tuning them. Let's figure out how they do it.
- Tuning of chassis and brakes
- Work on the appearance of "Kalina"
- Interior tuning
- Headlights
- Trunk and doors
Video: illumination of Lada Kalina
Salon
The interior of all Kalina variants is designed in such a way that it is extremely difficult to make any radical improvements to it. Therefore, car owners usually limit themselves to cosmetic changes:
- lighting installation. In Kalina, literally everything is illuminated: the floor, the ceiling, the pedals. Recently, car enthusiasts have even begun to illuminate their door handles. For all this, LED strips are used. Often they are attached to the illuminated surface with ordinary universal glue. The dashboard lighting stands out. To install it, drivers have to remove the instrument cluster, unscrew the incandescent lamps used in the factory lighting, and replace them with LEDs;
- upholstery. Not everyone likes the standard leatherette with plastic inserts that the manufacturer installs on the Kalina. Drivers replace leatherette with carpet, and sometimes velor. These materials will wear out well in the salon, but last 5-6 years, no more. After this period, even the highest quality carpet becomes unusable, and velor wears out even faster. The Kalina dashboard is usually covered with vinyl film. Film with carbon-look colors is especially popular. The service life of even the best film does not exceed 5 years;
- replacement of the steering braid. The standard braid on the Kalina steering wheel is made of rather slippery leatherette. So drivers almost always change it to something rougher. The range of steering braids today is incredibly wide. They do not require any special modifications. All you need is to simply put the braid on the steering wheel and sew it with a clamp needle and nylon thread.
Epilogue
Technical characteristics of the new Lada Kalina 2 (hatchback, station wagon).
characteristics of Lada Kalina 2 station wagon While you were tinkering in the garage, searching for information on the Internet, spending your hard-earned money in the spare parts store, the team of engineers also did not rest on their laurels, but worked and worked. And here it is - a miracle: the all-wheel drive Lada Kalina Turbo. The declared engine power is 197 hp. With.
The power unit on the new modification is located transversely with the center differential. The Lada Kalina Turbo is equipped with a forced locking viscous coupling and an increased friction differential on the rear axle. The rear diagonal independent suspension was designed specifically for Kalina.
The increase in power was given not only by the turbine, but also by a more advanced cooling system, new connecting rods and pistons. All improvements made provide a quick start, instant acceleration, excellent steering response and road stability. In addition, many “modern gadgets” are installed on board, which brings the new model closer to its global counterparts. The new car may go on sale in mid-2015; its final cost may be twice that of the standard Lada Kalina and exceed 600,000 rubles.
And in November 2014, a pilot assembly of the first Lada Vip and Vip super was launched. 40 cars will be assembled, a consumer test will be organized for the first time, which will involve members of the Lada Kalina fan club, journalists and even the plant management. After running in the first pilot cars, identifying and eliminating “weak” points, serial production will begin.
So maybe you shouldn’t run ahead of the locomotive, or rather, ahead of the team of the domestic auto giant, but should you wait? After all, there are still a lot of interesting models in development by the Ladovsky team, and the hour is not far off when the Japanese will buy our cars en masse without having driven them on the roads of Japan.
Experts' point of view
Victor. All the cars I owned were domestically produced. There’s just a lot of fuss with foreign cars when you start doing repairs yourself. Lada Kalina is not the best offer from VAZ, although with a skillful approach many technical characteristics can be improved. I decided to make the car attractive first by tuning the exterior.
Dmitriy. I really wanted to make Kalina something unusual. To do this, I decided to first change the installed optics. There are many ways, it’s simply impossible to count them all. Along with changing the rear lights, I installed stop repeaters in the rear bumper. It turned out very well.
Tuning of chassis and brakes
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The Kalina's chassis underwent major modifications at the design stage. So it is rarely subjected to deep tuning. Basically, drivers are limited to these measures:
- Additional fasteners and support “sports” bearings of the SS20 brand are installed on the steering rack of the front suspension;
- The standard front struts are replaced with more reliable ones. Most often, racks from Plaza are installed;
- Springs with reduced pitch are installed on the suspension. This allows you to improve the car's handling;
- Kalina's standard brake discs are replaced with sports ones, the diameter of which is larger. Usually drivers install wheels from LGR or Brembo. They are more than enough to ensure safe driving in an aggressive style;
- The standard synchronizers in the gearbox are replaced with reinforced sports synchronizers. This increases the reliability of the box and extends its service life;
- a new clutch is installed. Preference is given to units with carbon, ceramic or Kevlar discs. Their wear resistance is much higher, and such a clutch can withstand enormous loads from a “pumped” engine.
Tuning Kalina headlights
Many people have probably noticed two types of cars with darkened headlights. There are two types of headlight dimming: painting and tinting. Let's try to use one of these options when tuning the Lada "Kalina" hatchback.
Despite the fact that the hatchback body suits Kalina very well, it still looks rather boring in the factory configuration without a little tuning.
To refresh its appearance, it was decided to install alloy wheels, change the audio system, and tint the windows. So to speak, a gentleman's tuning kit.
The Kalina on which all this was done was not a standard modification, but a luxury one, that is, it already had some. In addition to all of the above, the idea came to paint the headlights as well. There is an opinion that this should not be done, because it will negatively affect the light of the headlights, but real experience has shown that this is not so.
When installing powerful diode bulbs, much more light is released than with conventional ones, and if the headlight glasses are tinted or painted, they do not blind the driver of the car in front. All that remained was to decide what type of tinting should be chosen: film or spray paint.
This paint beautifully paints the headlight glass without reducing the amount of light even with standard light bulbs. Thus, the decision was made to use spray paint.
To do this, the body was covered with film in the area of the headlights, so as not to splash it in the bumper area. For a professional this would not be very difficult to do, but in our case insurance would not hurt. The painting went well. You can’t call it excellent, because the amount of paint was calculated incorrectly, and I had to run to the store again for another can.
After painting is finished, you need to leave the car in the garage for a couple of days so that the paint dries well. After it dried, everything looked very beautiful. The painting was without smudges or streaks. After this, diode bulbs were installed, which made it possible to provide excellent lighting at night.
Such tuning costs approximately 500 rubles, if you correctly calculate the amount of paint, and no other costs are required. And finally, a little advice: if this is your first time using a spray can, or in general, in the field of painting, it is better to entrust this work to a master.
Lighting
The interior lighting of the Lada Kalina leaves much to be desired. Only the front part of the car is equipped with a small lamp. The rear area of the cabin does not have any lighting devices. According to numerous reviews, tuning the interior of the Lada-Kalina hatchback includes installing a rear row light, which an LED strip will help with. You can connect it to the front lamp, and hide the wiring under the ceiling card. For convenience, you can mount a separate switch in the rear row area. Thanks to this, passengers have the opportunity to turn it on themselves if necessary.
Improvements at the factory
The manufacturer cannot always make what will actually be effective under different operating conditions. Therefore, car enthusiasts often modify their cars on their own.
Rear shelf
In viburnum, the rear shelf is made of low-quality material, which soon leads to it being skewed. Also, if you install a speaker system in your car, then a standard shelf will not allow you to achieve good sound.
An alternative to all these problems is an acoustic shelf made of thicker materials and covered with carpet.
Weight
Masses affect not only the car’s electrical appliances, but also the operation of the internal combustion engine itself and the battery charge. Standard masses are not very effective, so it is recommended to duplicate them in order to achieve more reliable battery charging and smooth operation of the internal combustion engine.
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Cover trims
If sticking special decorative trims on the dashboard does not seem enough, you can dismantle the plastic door trim yourself and improve it. For example, tuning the interior of a Lada Kalina, which imitates natural materials, always looks impressive and attractive. After removing the trim of the standard parts, cover its elements with durable vinyl or carbolic film. After the material is glued, all parts are assembled strictly in the reverse order. Most often, car enthusiasts use film with a pattern similar to the texture of wood. Let us remind you that special pads can be mounted on parts of the speaker system housing.
To do the work yourself, you will need a stationery knife, scissors and the material itself. Experts advise sticking the film directly onto the plastic.
Pre-mark the places where the holes for the buttons will be located. To do this, use a paper stencil. For convenience, remove the plastic panel. After you cut out the pattern, clean the plastic parts and degrease their surface. Only after this can the film be applied.
Handmade Tuning Kalina from LADA
There are more and more car owners who have decided to improve their cars. They can all be divided into several groups. The first category includes car owners - aesthetes. Their plans do not include fundamental changes in the power unit of the car. They are focused on changes in the visualization of the car and its interior. The latter, on the contrary, strive to improve its strength characteristics.
To begin with, you should start replacing the wheel rims with more unique variations.
The modern range of cast and forged wheels can be called quite extensive; sometimes it is difficult to choose one model.
The most advanced are considered to be fifteen-inch cast chrome wheels, which are mounted on a small car. Experts recommend refraining from installing them and choosing fourteen-inch disc options in order to prevent disturbances in the car’s braking quality and its dynamics.
Another reason is that 15-inch wheels make maneuvering difficult because they do not fit fully into the wheel arches. This applies even to low-profile tires.
A car owner who personally performs tuning on a Lada Kalina needs to stock up on wings, spoilers, and bumpers for self-installation on the car. He must do all this, relying on his own perception of the future picture, installing an attachment to the future body.
It is worth considering that the native Bosh optics managed to prove themselves well during operation. Despite this, the variety of fog lights, flashlights and headlights provokes the car owner to change the standard optics.
Do not forget that in the process of choosing lighting fixtures and lighting equipment, you should maintain common sense and remember that purchased optics with lenses work much worse than the original ones, which were already installed on the Lada Kalina.
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Examples of tuning lada kalina
1. Lada Kalina Hatchback Sport. Owner – Kirill Lavrov, Tyumen.
The owner, with the help of the guys from the Kiwamaru Sport drag team, built a real sports car without external tinsel. Participates in the national class in the Russian touring racing championship, previously in the Czech Republic in track racing in the N-1600 class.
Quote: “It should be understood that we are constrained by the regulations of the Russian Championship. Essentially, we are driving a standard engine, but we are replacing all internal parts with forged ones. Races, years and results have proven that forging is much stronger than stock and is worth the money.”
What was done and how much did it cost:
Engine:• Pistons – 20,000 rubles;• Connecting rods – 15,000 rubles;• Shaft – 7,500 rubles;• Additional 4.5 mm head with assembly – about 20,000 rubles;• Large receiver (more air and fuel) – 9,000 rubles;• Enlarged injectors (650 “cubes”) – 7,500 rubles;• Split gears (allow you to adjust the shafts directly during the race) – 12,000 rubles;
Gearbox and suspension:• For this season, two gearboxes with disc differential locks have been assembled. Each costs approximately 35,000-40,000 rubles;• The professional pendant was assembled by hand by craftsmen from the Togliatti team under the leadership of Artem Kozyavin. Its cost is about 30,000 rubles;
Exterior and interior:• There are few external changes - forged 14-piece wheels and replacement of windows with lightweight plastic ones (except for the windshield and driver's). However, the total cost of alterations is 40,000 rubles; • The safety cage is built according to European standards and costs 40,000 rubles;
Total cost of improvements: 294,000 rubles.
2. Lada Kalina sport Time Attack. Owner – Evgeny Nikonov, Moscow.
The car was also built for sports competitions, albeit amateur ones; there was no emphasis on appearance.
Quote: “Kalina Sport initially comes with an engine from Priora 21126. It also has disc brakes all around and there is no need to use others.”
What was done and how much did it cost:
• New camshafts – 10,000 rubles;• Receiver – 4,000 rubles;• Injectors from Volga – 2,000 rubles;• Exhaust manifold 4-1 – 3,000 rubles;• Chip tuning – 6,000 rubles;• Plaza sport suspension – 50 mm. – 8,000 rubles;• In the cabin, a bucket – 13,000 rubles. 4-point belts - 2,000 rubles; • Federal fz-201 rubber - 20,000 rubles; • Vinyl was made by friends and it cost 2,500 rubles.
Total cost of modifications: 57,500 rubles.
Mechanical tuning
In this situation, the car will consume only 5-6 liters of fuel per 100 km along the highway. In addition, it is possible to adjust the operation of the gas engine using the on-board computer (as always, the concern uses common firmware on its cars).
Quite good results can be achieved using chip tuning (on gasoline). This is an upgrade of the firmware, which is responsible for the operation of the motor (the amount of supplied air and the moment of opening/closing of the valves increases).
The main thing is that it is performed without any intervention in the mechanics of the vehicle. That is, it is the computer settings that change, nothing more. But it must be borne in mind that such a modification can only be performed on a fully operational vehicle.
Let's pay attention to tuning the Kalina Universal with your own hands. https://www.youtube.com/embed/woHK_zhI2sA
If a person has financial limitations, but wants to get the “maximum” out of his car, then he can install a supercharger.
This will not be very expensive, but will significantly increase the permissible engine power. In addition, the Lada engine has a very good performance reserve.
There are combinations when a more productive generator is installed in the VAZ-1117. However, such a modification will only be required if the car owner plans to install a considerable amount of additional equipment (electrical).
By default, the “station” is designed for a maximum load of 175 W, but this will not be enough, for example, when using a refrigerator and air conditioner at the same time. Accordingly, you should install a generator with at least 300 W, but when it operates at full power, the amount of fuel consumed also increases (by 15-20%).
But tuning the Lada Kalina-2 Universal in terms of mechanics will not be so effective. Here, right from the factory, engineers have provided a large number of improvements both in the operation of the engine and the chassis (transmission).
Suspension
There are currently a large number of solutions for improving suspension on the market. To implement them, there is no need to modify the body, but by installing them, you can significantly increase the suspension stiffness and adjustment range. The introduction of adjustable struts will significantly improve the car's handling. Adjustment can be either mechanical or pneumatic. The latter option is more expensive due to the high cost of additional equipment that is necessary for its operation. But it is more practical due to the fact that you can change the car’s ground clearance without leaving the cabin. The most inexpensive option for improving the suspension would be to replace rubber silent blocks with polyurethane ones. This will simultaneously improve the stiffness of the suspension and extend the life of the silent blocks.
Transformation of the body of a dull budget car
Almost all budget cars have inexpressive body features. This is because creating sharp lines significantly increases the cost of production. You can solve the problem with a dull appearance by installing a body kit. A high-quality, correctly selected body kit allows you to:
- Visually make the body larger.
- Increase the prestige of the model.
Today there are quite a large number of different body kits on sale that can make a car almost unrecognizable. At the same time, we note the features of purchasing ready-made sets:
- Their cost is relatively low. Due to the use of cheap plastic, manufacturers significantly reduce the cost of the body kit. In addition, in many cases you will have to carry out the paintwork yourself, choosing the paint to match the body color. Therefore, many people decide to purchase ready-made kits rather than create them themselves.
- Correct geometry, precise dimensions, reliable fastenings are signs of a high-quality body kit. It is quite difficult to independently produce a high-quality body kit, since even the smallest mistakes cause defects.
- Design development is carried out by professionals - another reason why ready-made sets are popular. A properly designed body kit will make the car truly attractive.
- Installation is simplified due to the correct placement of fasteners. As practice shows, installing a purchased set of body kits takes a relatively small amount of time. Of course, in some cases it is necessary to make improvements, but they are not significant.
You can make the exterior more attractive by installing various little things, for example, chrome handles. You can protect the body by installing plastic covers on the wheel arches.
Sidebar: Important: For many years, tuning has been very popular, which involves installing stylish large-diameter rims. There are a variety of options available for sale: painted, chrome-plated or simply steel
Body
The quality of the paintwork plays a big role in the appearance of the car. The paintwork can be changed either as a whole or in individual parts. A non-standard color or installation of a variety of bumpers and trims will help make your car visible in traffic. Changes in body color can be made either by repainting the car or by covering the entire car or its individual elements with vinyl film. Tuning bumpers significantly improve the entire interior of the car. They are attached to standard fasteners, so replacement can be done even with your own hands. Installing door sills and arches will give the car a more sporty look.
By making all the above changes, you can achieve all the desired characteristics from the car. Tuning is a creative process, so there is a high probability that not everything will work out the first time. But when tuning a Kalina hatchback in order to improve your car, you gain experience that will allow you to achieve the desired result.
Engine and its tuning
After completing tuning work on the interior and exterior of the car, you can move to a new level - technical. It is a tuning viburnum station wagon in the engine area. In this situation, you can consider several options, which differ not only in the level of complexity of the work, but also in the overall depth of modernization.
It is worth noting that the native eight-valve engine of the Lada Kalina with a volume of 1600 cc. cm managed to prove itself only on the positive side, providing all the power available in it.
Without measures taken to modernize it, it is not capable of delivering more than 5000 rpm. The most simplified way to add agility to it is to install a direct-flow exhaust system, as well as a filter with “0” resistance. Also, do not forget about the correct chip tuning.
Chip tuning performed by a qualified programmer, depending on the type of firmware, can significantly upgrade the dynamic and speed characteristics, including the elasticity of the engine. Do not forget that tuning Kalina station wagon, all further improvements require an increase in fuel consumption.
The main task of the 0-resistance filter is considered to be to increase the output air flow, because of this the process significantly increases, as well as fuel combustion. Tests on benches have shown that with the installation of a “nulevik”, engine power increases by as much as 5%.
This information is relevant when it comes to installing a filter from a quality manufacturer. Installing a filter from an unknown company risks the penetration of dust particles into the cylinders, and this will directly affect the reduction of engine performance.
By facilitating air access, it is worth facilitating the exit of exhaust gases. For this purpose, it is worth replacing the exhaust path. The easiest way would be to install a spider exhaust manifold from a 4-2-1 sports car, as well as a direct-flow muffler.
It is worth noting that the resonator does not need to be changed, since this will not affect the power. It only tends to dampen the popping sounds when releasing the gas. By completing the above nuances, you can increase power from 81 horsepower to 89.
You can also install the camshaft, intake receiver, and also work on the throttle pipe. Installing a receiver will increase power by as much as 10%.
Installing a camshaft with modified cams will improve fuel delivery thanks to high-rising exhaust valves. It is worth remembering that there are upper and lower camshafts, you just need to decide on the choice. For example, a horseman is able to increase engine thrust at higher speeds and increase power by as much as 20%. Its installation can lead to unstable operation at low speeds, for example, in traffic jams.
It is worth noting that tuning a Kalina station wagon and improving its engine to the highest limits will require the installation of a turbine. An extremely popular turbocharger today is the Garrett 25, which also works well on the Lada Kalina. This upgrade will increase engine power to 190 horsepower. You need to know that at high speeds, even the slightest breath of wind can sweep a car off the road.
Tuning the Kalina engine
The working volume of the Kalina eight-valve engine is 1600 cm³. With it, it regularly produces the power stated in the instructions. But he categorically does not want to accelerate above 5 thousand rpm without modification. Here's what it consists of:
A direct-flow exhaust system is installed on the car. The direct-flow exhaust allows the engine to “breathe” more freely. This increases the number of revolutions by 10–15%.
Chip tuning is in progress. This procedure allows you to increase the speed characteristics of the engine by 8–10%, increase its throttle response and improve other parameters (which ones specifically depend on the firmware selected by the driver).
Zero resistance filters are being installed. The purpose of a zero resistance filter is to increase the amount of air entering the motor. As a result, the volume of the mixture burned in the chambers sharply increases. The cost of such a filter starts from 2 thousand rubles.
Installing zero resistance filters allows the Kalina engine to breathe more freely
The inlet receiver is installed. The intake receiver is installed in order to reduce the vacuum in the combustion chambers during the intake strokes, when the engine reaches high speeds. The price of the device is from 7 thousand rubles. Installing a receiver can increase the power of the Kalina engine by 10%. And fans of extreme tuning install large-capacity sports receivers on their cars. To install them, they have to bore the throttle body to 53mm. The installation of a sports receiver is always combined with the “sports” firmware of the car. If it is not there, you can forget about stable operation of the engine.
The crankshaft is being replaced. To supply more fuel mixture to the combustion chambers, the Kalina is equipped with a special camshaft, the cams of which have a slightly different shape and are capable of raising the valves a little higher than usual. This measure increases engine power by 25% and significantly increases its torque. But there is a minus: fuel consumption also increases significantly.
Refinement of valves. Lightweight T-valves are installed in the cylinder head and the valve seats are bored accordingly. The price of this operation reaches 12 thousand rubles (for 8-valve engines) and 32 thousand rubles (for 16-valve engines).
Cylinder boring. The goal is to increase engine capacity to 1.7 liters. Performed only by a qualified turner. The price of such a service is from 12 thousand rubles. After boring, the power of the 8-valve engine increases to 132 hp. s, and 16-valve - up to 170 liters. With.
Boring the Kalina cylinder head allows you to increase engine capacity by 8%
Turbocharged engine. To do this, a turbocharger is installed on the Kalina. Garrett compressors are held in high esteem by car enthusiasts. But this pleasure is not cheap; the cost of such turbines starts from 60 thousand rubles.
External tuning of Lada Kalina, Kalina 2 | motorring online store
Would you like a brief history of the LADA Kalina model? The development of the car at AVTOVAZ began in 1993. In 1998, the designed model was named “Kalina”. Serial production started only on November 18, 2004. A total of 5 years to give the car a name, and 11 years to develop it. Not fast!
But it is worth noting that at that time this model was truly new for AVTOVAZ: a new platform, a new level of comfort and quality and a new design. By the way, about the design: the first generation of the model was made in the so-called “biodesign”, which was fashionable in the global auto industry right in the early 90s, when the model began to be developed. But after 11 years, the trends changed; the exterior of the car at the time of its release seemed outdated to Russians, but there were many people who liked this car. For the rest, external tuning became the solution! By the way, LADA Kalina quickly became a real popular and mass car, so there were never any problems with the range of tuning for this car:
- radiator grilles and bumper grilles
- side mirrors (including electric ones) and covers for them
- "sabers"
- door handles and trims
- eyelashes and overlays for lamps
- PTF frames
- spoilers
- door moldings
- alternative optics
- bumpers
- lockers
- towbars
- roof racks
- and other.
The manufacturer managed to modernize the design of the model when the second generation of Kalina was born in 2020. Despite the fact that the overall power structure of the body has not undergone any changes (including doors, windshield), the car received complex-shaped headlights and lanterns and a massive bumper with a powerful radiator grille. You should be careful with tuning the “second generation”, since the exterior of this generation turned out to be quite successful.
By the way, on the basis of the LADA Kalina 2 station wagon and hatchback (the second generation sedan was never produced), small-scale modifications (a kind of factory tuning) also appeared, which turned out to be very popular in the market. On the “base” of the station wagon, they made a “pseudo-crossover” Kalina Cross - an all-terrain station wagon, which, in addition to high ground clearance, also received “off-road” appearance modifications. And the hatchback got sporty variations – Sport and NFR.
What conclusion do we draw? “Kalina”, despite its popular name, is excellent for exterior modifications, that is, external tuning.
DIY tuning of Lada Kalina station wagon
- 1 Body colors
- 2 Body
- 3 Optics and discs
The Lada Kalina station wagon, frankly speaking, does not look very catchy and modern. The owners of this model have repeatedly tried to improve its appearance by performing various tunings on it. Of course, not many people succeeded well, since during tuning, a lot of things were not taken into account, and at the end of the work it was simply superfluous.
So, in order not to step on the same rake, you should determine for yourself: what needs to be changed in the appearance of Kalina station wagon so that she sparkles with new colors. And this article can help you with this.
Body colors
The most dramatic thing that completely changes the appearance of the car is the color of its body. Factory paint, basically, does not allow owners of the Lada Kalina station wagon to stand out from the crowd. Therefore, it is recommended to repaint the car in a more catchy color.
If the owner does not have the money to repaint, you can use an alternative option. It consists of gluing a special color film to the car. Such tuning will be much cheaper for you, and if you have a little experience, you can do it yourself, without overpaying extra money to specialists.
Well, if the budget is completely limited, and your soul craves changes, then the option of partially painting the car will suit you. For example, a colored film glued to the roof, having a color that will stand out against the background, would look good. Also, to complement the picture, you can paint mirrors and wheels in the same color.
Body
Install the bumper, both front and rear, with your own hands. Moreover, this process is quite simple, since the upper part of the tuned bumper has standard fasteners, and the lower part can have any shape.
Considering the fact that the Lada Kalina station wagon is considered a car with additional space in the luggage compartment, which is designed to transport larger loads than a sedan body, installing a spoiler on it would be absolutely inappropriate. Instead of this option, it is better to install special mounts for luggage on the roof - roof rails.
This option looks quite stylish, and in addition to improving the appearance, it has the function of fastening for such luggage as: a bicycle, a board with a sail, alpine skis, etc. You can install the railing yourself, and without much difficulty.
Optics and discs
An excellent addition to the aggressive look of the Lada Kalina car will be optics in the tuning style. For example, darkened front and rear headlights, or headlights with applied stripes - eyelashes, will look quite good.
Of course, not everyone can install new optics with their own hands, and in addition to the cost of the parts themselves, you will have to pay a little extra to specialists for installation. But the result is worth it.
And finally, install forged or titanium wheels on your Lada. They will add modernity and individuality to absolutely any car, even if it has minimal visual tuning. Moreover, installing the discs is very easy to do with your own hands; you just need to have the necessary accessories for every driver: a jack, a wrench, and your hands in the right place.
Torpedo
The dashboard is considered one of the important elements of the interior. For tuning the interior of Lada-Kalina, two main options are used. The first, which costs a budget, is to buy a special panel trim and attach it over the standard dashboard. This option is considered inexpensive because during its installation it may be difficult to select the exact dimensions. Therefore, the overlay will have to be trimmed a little. This is a rather complex and difficult process, which, if done incorrectly, can completely ruin the appearance of the salon. The second option is to purchase a completely new dashboard. In this case, installation will not take much time. However, you will need to spend a lot of money.
