Improving any factory product is a long-standing tradition of our people. The jokes about “carefully filing” did not come out of nowhere. This trend has not spared the automotive industry either.
If the origins of Western auto tuning are in the desire to stand out, add originality to the car or achieve unique characteristics, then the origins of domestic tuning lie, first of all, in the need to modify a new, factory car. It is difficult for a European or, even more so, an American to explain why it was problematic to drive a new car without careful modification, disassembly and assembly of many components and assemblies, and other painstaking, complex and tedious actions. And only significantly did motorists in our country have a desire and, most importantly, a real opportunity to truly tune their cars.
AvtoVAZ Ladas became especially successful tuning objects. The appearance of a front-wheel drive and fairly fast car made an indelible impression on domestic car enthusiasts. Especially in this regard, the most organic-looking model of the series, the VAZ-21099, stood out. Even having become quite outdated, the “ninety-nine” is still capable of attracting attention and competing with foreign cars on the track, but this requires skillful and competent tuning.
Modern car enthusiasts, of course, are not limited to a fairly simple and primitive change in appearance, which VAZ owners were content with in the nineties, who were forced to do tuning of the VAZ 21099 with their own hands at home, and, moreover, with a minimal choice of materials and very limited means. A spoiler, non-standard rims, a cheap plastic body kit “for sports” - today such changes are not considered tuning.
However, even then, from time to time, copies of the VAZ 21099 appeared from garage workshops, photos of which can now decorate the cover of a thematic magazine. Even in very cramped circumstances, skillful hands could create an interesting car - 21099 VAZ tuning from those years sometimes looks more interesting than a modern one.
Now tuning is both easier and more difficult at the same time. It’s simpler because information is available - from articles and technical documentation to videos showing tuning of the VAZ 21099, necessary spare parts and materials, non-standard interior and exterior parts. More difficult - because it has become much more difficult to truly highlight your car. Nevertheless, it is quite possible, although not easy, to perform high-quality tuning of the VAZ 21099 with your own hands.
Engine
If you modernize the power unit, it becomes more powerful and more demanding in terms of material investments. In fact, these production engines, especially if they have a direct injection system, are considered very good, they are distinguished by endurance and good traction characteristics. It will be useful to carry out chip tuning 21099 to quickly change the standard calibrations of the engine control system. This will allow you to adapt to your driving style, which will be as comfortable as possible.
There are many firmwares for the “ninety-nine”, but it is better to opt for the “Sport” or “Economy” mode, which are considered the most effective. The first is suitable for people with an aggressive driving style and those who do not need to save on fuel, while the second saves from 5 to 8 percent on gasoline. The reprogramming itself lasts no more than a few minutes, but the point is to contact a qualified car service center.
Exhaust system
It's also worth working on the exhaust system, but your goal shouldn't be to achieve a growling, sporty sound. The exhaust system is responsible for vibrations that may occur after the next artisanal tuning. The situation can be corrected using a metal bellows compensator. To carry out the work yourself, get a welding machine and a grinder.
A complete replacement of the exhaust system is also an acceptable option, but it is more expensive and time-consuming. But you can achieve a sporty growl without side effects in the form of vibrations on the body.
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The difficulties of the native automotive industry lie in the large weight, reciprocating and rotating parts. Due to their large mass, other parts and mechanical elements wear out faster. Their weight needs to be lightened. We are talking here not only about replacing valves, connecting rods, and replacing pistons. You can replace the flywheel and thereby reduce the weight of the crankshaft. This stroke allows the engine to become more dynamic, dips disappear with increased power and speed, and the engine responds more quickly to closing and opening the throttle. The wear resistance of other parts increases.
A car is, first of all, an engine, and secondly, a chassis. In Soviet cars, the chassis was reliable and unpretentious. But imperfection was also presented in her, well, as they say, flaws are the key to future merits. But all these “jambs” are quite insignificant and can be easily corrected on your own. For example, a common problem is often the breakage of the corkscrew ring. It needs to be changed periodically and this can be done independently without the help of specialists. Some car enthusiasts turn to technicians at service stations because they have no idea how to remove a grenade in order to get a deformed corkscrew ring and replace it. The task is not easy, and if you don’t know how to get it, the part can be completely broken and cannot be repaired. But the easiest way is to divide it into components and extract it in parts. After the grenade is back inside the groove, you need to be careful that with minimal touch the part may fall out. The reason is that they did not install a new corkscrew ring to secure it.
The chassis can also be improved by replacing the clutch; such work can also be done independently. First, the clutch itself and the gearbox are removed. The clutch includes four parts: the driven and pressure plate, the spring diaphragm and the clutch flywheel. During such an upgrade, difficulties may arise: the driven disk may jump out of the flywheel and thus the part can be damaged; you need to monitor this. You need to use a screwdriver especially when removing the housing fastening and unscrewing the bolts to block the flywheel. After dismantling, you must carefully inspect the disc and flywheel for chips, deep scratches or wear. Naturally, this needs to be done if only part of the clutch is being replaced, and not installing the entire system.
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Experts' opinion
Alexei. It is recommended to carry out work to change the interior in stages. This is due to the fact that with such an approach, from implementing simple to complex ideas, you can gradually make the car completely different. However, you need to take into account that you need to take into account the sequence of work: first we replace what is below, and then what is installed on top of it.
Victor. When changing the interior of a vehicle, it is quite important to initially create an action plan that will contain all the stages. This is due to the fact that with such an approach the possibility of redoing work already done can be eliminated. For example, if the interior is insulated, then it must be done first, and along the way, replace the dismantled interior elements: the front dashboard, trim elements, and so on.
Headlights VAZ 21099
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Tuning VAZ headlights is a great way to give your car a new and aesthetically beautiful appearance, and at the same time improve the quality of driving at night. Standard headlights use conventional parts with filaments, which is why drivers have to look for and replace light sources with halogen or xenon lamps. Xenon, as a rule, is an excellent option, but it has not been used for a long time due to the ban according to GOST, and simply because they blind the cars in front. It is best to use GT series lamps, which are installed on racing cars. This light source has a luminescence of 4000–5000K, while it is focused on the section of the road that the driver should see, and does not spread over the entire area. Cars coming towards you do not experience any discomfort from such a glow. Xenon lovers don’t have to worry, but rebuild the headlight box for a new glow. We are talking about making angel eyes, or rather, installing 5 sockets in a circle, and using xenon lamps of lower power. This creates a favorable and even glow on the road, and the car itself takes on a very attractive appearance.
Another improvement to the headlights is the installation of anti-fog components on the rear of the car. There may often be a lot lying around in the garage and perhaps a shortage, but one fog light is for sure, and it can just be used to solve the problem. To install additional lighting, you only need a short length of wire and a relay with a chip. It is better to take the installation location on the left, since it is on this side that the driver is located and this way he will have a better view of the illuminated parking area.
Installing an air conditioner on a VAZ 2115
Modern VAZ cars have already begun to be equipped with air conditioning. This pleasure is certainly not cheap. You have to pay a lot for air conditioning. Hardly anyone would dare to overpay about 3-7% of the cost of their car for air conditioning. We will install the air conditioner with our own hands on a VAZ 2115 car. What do we need to install the air conditioner? This is the kit itself (the air conditioner), a set of tools and a well-lit place to work.
Before purchasing an air conditioner, think carefully about whether you really want to install it. After all, it will take a significant part of the current from the generator, and the fuel consumption of the car will increase. Also, in the VAZ 2115 there is no standard space for an air conditioner and we will have to customize it ourselves.
Also, the air conditioner needs to be serviced over time. The concept of auto air conditioner repair includes refilling, freon replacement and cleaning!
If you decide to install an air conditioner, then buy an air conditioner specifically for the VAZ 2115 car. You can easily buy it on the automobile market. Let's get to work. In the cabin, first you need to choose a place for the air conditioner. You need to remove the dashboard and steering wheel. The air conditioner must come with instructions, read them carefully. The instructions will indicate how to connect the air conditioner and where it is best to install it. We remove the heater radiator and adjust this place to our air conditioner. First we install the compressor, then the freon and only then the electric fan. After installing these parts, they need to be connected to air ducts through which cold air will circulate.
When connecting power to the air conditioner, be sure to use fuses to avoid damage to the air conditioner. As for the air conditioner on/off button, you can change it or leave the standard VAZ 2115.
Tuning the interior of the VAZ 21099
ECU VAZ 21099 injector
You can make the VAZ 21099 the fastest and most powerful by changing all the parts in the engine and installing new equipment on top, but people always look at the appearance of the car and the condition of the interior. I would like to note that tuning the interior is quite expensive, but after finishing the tuning, drivers often do not have any regrets about the work done. There are a whole lot of ways you can update your car from the inside. Perhaps you need to start with the plastic basics, and this applies not only to the front instrument panel and glove compartment, but also to the plastic panels installed on the doors. You can buy new panels from the manufacturer specifically for this car model, but it is best to simply cover the plastic panels with chrome or vinyl film. The panels will need to be dismantled first, which is quite difficult. If you cover plastic with leather material, then first you will need to cut out a pattern, but this is quite difficult to do so that the material lies evenly and does not bunch up in waves. Therefore, it is better to use chrome film, which is easy to apply. The front plastic is very difficult to dismantle, so it is better to paint it. You can paint the panels completely, or you can create contrast. To do this, you need to cover areas that are not recommended to be painted with newspaper or, better yet, film. It goes without saying that the work is not for beginners, but it can still transform the car.
The interior of the car is being updated gradually and we cannot forget about small details, for example, the steering wheel trim. The steering wheel, very quickly due to constant friction with your hands, wears out and loses its beautiful former appearance. There may be three methods to fix a problem like this. First of all, you can simply remove the old trim and cover the steering wheel with new material. It is advisable to choose leather that can withstand not only constant contact with your hands and high temperatures, especially in summer, when the sun's rays break through the windshield. You can simply buy ready-made covers for the steering wheel, which are tightened with laces and practically nothing of the old material is visible, but the central part remains uncovered and can create an unpleasant contrast for the eye. There is a third method and the most expensive one, namely, completely replacing the old steering wheel with a new one. The problem is that new steering wheels are cheap, but they are installed only in services, which means you have to fork out more.
It goes without saying that there is also an internal covering, such as the floor, ceiling, and armrests. Working with these parts must be done in the same style as with the panels. That is, you can dismantle all the parts and repaint them or cover them with fabric, and you can choose the most ordinary fabric, because the roof of the car is not subject to much mechanical stress. During roof repairs, you can install a heating system. This is useful to do if children often ride in the car, and in winter it is no secret that it is quite cold in the car.
For those who don’t really want to spend money on tuning the interior of a VAZ 21099, but still the old and worn design is already starting to hurt the eyes, buying universal covers for the car is suitable. Universal covers have few advantages, since they are made of ordinary and low-quality fabric, but due to the low price, people can afford to replace the material every year.
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"Factory" tuning of Lada: Super-Auto, Bronto, Lada Sport...
The construction of special versions of VAZ cars by the manufacturer or small third-party companies is a vast topic and has a history. What is a “factory tuning studio” in the case of AVTOVAZ and what do these companies do - in our material.
The story, by and large, began in the early 1990s, not coincidentally coinciding with the birth of the “free market”. A lot of water, gasoline, money (and in some places even, what is there, blood) has flowed since then both in Russia and in the once “gangster” Togliatti - the “charged” “dozens” of VAZ-21106 with a 2-liter Opel engine, and Tarzan frame SUVs on Niva units and with “eight”, “eleven” or “twelve” bodies...
But some of the companies not only survived in the seething stream of the Russian market, but also found their own identity and now offer quite high-quality, diverse, periodically updated (albeit small-scale) and very interesting products. Being each in its own niche, these companies solve, in general, one task - they help AVTOVAZ expand its range with those modifications that are unrealistic to launch on the assembly line due to the small circulation, bordering on one-off and even exclusivity. Let's take a quick look at all the Bronto variants
The abbreviation "PSA" stands for "production of special vehicles." The company was formed in 1993 on the basis of the VAZ Scientific and Technical Center, but legend says that a year before that, the company’s founders assembled the first Niva with increased interior capacity; those first cars of the “Dobrontov” era were registered as Niva Sahara... Since then, the company has produced more than 8,500 units of equipment, 10 models and 20 modifications; The all-terrain vehicles Marsh, Niva with an extended base, called Fora, and the armored Fors are widely known. There have always been three main directions - armored vehicles, special off-road versions and all-terrain vehicles. All directions are based on Niva, now Lada 4x4. We worked (and still work) here with Chevrolet Niva SUVs. All models have transport type approval and are produced under their own Bronto brand.
Now the basis of the PSA Bronto model range is a special version of the Lada 4x4 Lynx SUV, put into production in 2009. It has several modifications (Lynx, Lynx-2 and Lynx-3) with short and long wheelbases, as well as with a cargo compartment covered with a plastic awning, but they have the same base: a Lada 4x4 body “lifted” by 40 mm, cross-wheel drive differentials front and rear, suspension from Chevrolet Niva, reinforced rear axle beam, “off-road” 15-inch wheels. In addition, every month, 2-3 Marsh all-terrain vehicles (with a modified Lada 4x4 body, a modified UAZ frame and low-pressure tires) and 1-2 armored cars of protection classes 2 and 3 are assembled on special orders. By the way, it was here that the famous “Putin’s Niva” was created - a camouflaged car, officially designated as Bronto Jungle, which, due to the 1.9-liter engine that had not passed certification, remained manufactured in a single copy...
In 2013, it practically merged with another Tolyatti company, which, after much hesitation, recently again became a VAZ “daughter” - VIS-Auto. The merger of companies, each of which has more than 20 years of history, actually resulted in the transfer of Bronto production to VIS-Auto facilities. Nevertheless, each company has retained the independence of its brand in the market (semi-frame pickups are produced under the VIS-Auto brand, the newest one at the moment is based on Lada Granta), and the association allowed Bronto residents to change the car assembly technology - if previously they took a ready-made car from AVTOVAZ, They completely dismantled it, redesigned it and reassembled it, but now for the production of Lynx they get a “black” (that is, unpainted) body, which has allowed them to cut costs and reduce production costs. In total, Bronto produces about 20-30 cars every month - this is not much even against the background of its “sister brother” VIS-Auto, which produces about 10 times more of its pickup trucks.
But Bronto has its own niche, despite the crisis and the reduction in sales volumes - it works with each client separately, and it is possible to quickly adapt to changing conditions. The client can come directly to the plant to discuss the configuration, can contact the car showroom of Bronto’s own dealer network (there are now about 80 of them in Russia), or can try to buy a “special version” through Lada car dealerships - some of the dealers accept Bronto products for sale. Last year, the basic Lynx was about 50,000 rubles more expensive than the serial Lada 4×4.
Front panel and instrument panel
When you start to get tired of the classic style of the car interior, and at the same time it has long been faded and outdated, it needs to be updated or replaced
The first thing you need to pay attention to is the dashboard of the car, which most often falls into the driver’s field of vision. There is, of course, the easiest option in terms of time, namely buying a new instrument panel and its subsequent installation, but as practice says, this is a costly matter
You can update an old instrument system with your own hands, and this will not require large investments. Nowadays there are a lot of stickers, equipment for creating a new tint, and just the work is easy to do. The first step is to dismantle all the devices on the panel. The work will be carried out using the example of a tachometer.
First, remove the flaring of the tachometer rim, followed by removing the glass. Next, you need to remove the arrow, and here difficulties may arise with standard equipment, where the arrow often sits quite tightly. If after two minutes you cannot remove the arrow with your hands, then you do not need to make any effort to avoid bending or breaking it, but it is better to spray a small amount of WD-40. After this, the arrow will become pliable. After the work has been done, all instrument panels need to be left alone and start looking for stickers. Naturally, you can buy them at the market, but you can also make them yourself. All you need is a good printer for printing.
Those skilled in working with image editing programs can improve a pre-downloaded photo. The printed sticker is installed using glue, but it is better to use a waterproof adhesive due to the frequent penetration of moisture under the instrument panel glass. After the entire procedure, you can finish the work or continue and install a new backlight, replacing the standard lamps with LEDs. There is one secret that allows you to make the LED light non-directional and diffuse, which makes it look much better on the instrument panel, and at the same time does not distract the driver while driving. To do this, the heads of the LED lamps are cut off, and transparent glue is applied in their place. After checking all the equipment, the instrument panel is installed back in place.
Suspension
Complaints about the factory suspension concern both the lack of controllability and composure of the vehicle at high speeds, as well as uncomfortable movement on Russian roads known for their condition. Standard shock absorbers can be replaced with gas-filled ones; they can be twin-tube or single-tube. Visually, the car body will become slightly more elevated. In terms of technical parameters, controllability and stability will increase, moreover, such shock absorbers have a longer service life. Tire wear does not increase, and the braking process itself also changes for the better.
Tuning the interior of a VAZ 21099 with your own hands, step-by-step video instructions
Today, car tuning has become quite popular. Domestic cars, which are commonly called classics, are most often subject to modernization. A car like the VAZ-21099, which is popularly nicknamed the “ninety-ninth,” is no exception.
We cannot ignore the fact that the cost of tuning a car of this brand will not be very high. This is because most improvements can be made using available tools and creativity. But even if the necessary parts have to be purchased in specialized stores, the unusual interior design, as well as the updated characteristics of the VAZ car, can well recoup the investment.
How to tune the interior of a VAZ-21099
Externally, upgrading the car will not be too difficult and the manipulations performed in this direction will not hit the wallet too much. So, the appearance of the car can be significantly changed by modifying the following elements:
- doors;
- optics;
- radiator grille;
- hood;
- wings.
As for the interior, tuning here can also be done quite quickly and simply due to the simplified structure and, of course, the interior layout.
How to do engine tuning
There are two ways to modernize this part of the car:
- carburetor update;
- re-flashing the injector.
The first option requires improving the fuel supply system through a mechanical unit, namely a carburetor:
- It is necessary to install a throttle body or diffuser of more updated models.
- Carefully remove the springs located in the primary chamber on the throttle valve actuator.
This kind of carburetor tuning significantly increases air flow, allows the engine to “breathe,” and significantly improves its dynamics and power characteristics.
The second option involves the purchase and installation of a special unit - a controller. This device is a software carrier. Thanks to this, it is possible to increase power, torque and, of course, dynamics.
Carrying out tuning of the VAZ-21099 suspension
It is necessary to update the VAZ suspension according to the scheme known to many car enthusiasts:
- high-quality installation of two-section shock absorbers;
- replacement of transverse stabilizers;
- installation of updated brake discs;
- installation of an updated hub;
- the product of replacing the hinges with spherical ones;
- carrying out the suspension lifting procedure by installing advanced versions of springs.
In addition to the above actions, it is also recommended to lift the rear of the car using shims provided for standard springs.
Salon tuning for VAZ-21099
This procedure conventionally consists of two stages:
- Replacing the seats with new ones/upgrading the standard front ones. For example, installing a heating system, covering it with high-quality modern fabric.
- Updating the interior trim. Such innovations are easy to make on your own or by purchasing a new set in ready-made form.
- Installation of shaped carbon inserts (you can choose wooden, plastic, chrome, etc.) on the side panels of car doors. Thanks to this, the inside of the car will look more representative and luxurious.
Finally, it is worth drawing the attention of readers to the fact that tuning the interior of a VAZ-21099 on its own is more of a creative process than a technical one. Here you will need to show a lot of patience, accuracy and precision in decisions in order to end up with high-quality tuning that can make a proper impression both on the car owner and on strangers
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LADA Sport LLC
LADA Sport is partly on par with the presented companies, and partly – out of the ordinary. On the one hand, it has a rich history - it began with a small company TMS, which, initially being a racing team, in the late 1990s began manufacturing “road” sports versions of VAZ cars, starting with the “tenth” family. TMS is still alive today; now it is given over to all purely racing projects under the Lada Sport brand, including the construction of cars for the WTCC championship. Also in the history of Lada Sport there were the rally kit car Lada Revolution, and the original sports prototype Lada Revolution-2, on the basis of which a racing cup was even organized...
But, on the other hand, the real recent history of Lada Sport started only two years ago, when a small-scale assembly of the Lada Granta Sport model was organized on the former premises of the AVTOVAZ Sports Car Department. A year later, the Lada Kalina Sport hatchback was added to it, which we tested, and in 2015 the Lada Kalina NFR with a 140-horsepower engine on a subframe should start... Now on the Lada Sport there is no longer a “piece” assembly, everything is according to modern canons of quality and in order series 3,000 – 4,000 cars per year.
Perhaps, of all, “close to the court” and the most advanced. At least, it has made its products as mass-produced and stable in quality as possible. And this is the only company whose products are included in the main Lada model range. Cars here are assembled from scratch, and only the engine is supplied assembled - in LADA Sport it is “stuffed” with a lightweight connecting rod and piston group. In addition, the sports Kalin and Grant have shock absorbers, brake discs, and springs that are different from the standard ones. The interior of the cars has its own Ladasport seats and original sporting touches. The total number of “non-original” parts is about 56 pieces. In December 2014, we familiarized ourselves in detail with the production process of sports versions of Lada.
Last year the company sold about 220 cars every month. The best VAZ dealers are selected to sell these cars. At the beginning of sales, in the spring of 2013, in the AVTOVAZ dealer network there were only 25 car dealerships selling Lada Sport cars, and to date there are already 82. In addition to the mentioned Lada Kalina NFR, the company’s immediate plans include a 200-horsepower Lada Kalina NFR Turbo and, of course, Lada Vesta Sport.
This is factory tuning in the VAZ style. How all these companies will survive the crisis is a difficult question. Some will face serious difficulties, while others will hardly feel the difficult times, hiding in the shadow of “big brother”. The presented companies do not compete with each other, offering products for a specific target audience, but it is clear that each of them needs to offer something new in order to maintain and increase demand. In 2015, we will probably see interesting “niche” new products based on Lada products and then we will definitely return to the topic.
External and internal tuning of VAZ 21099
VAZ passenger cars, modification 21099, are very popular and in demand in Russia, despite the design being almost 20 years old. Since the 90s, these models have been subject to tuning. But, unfortunately, at that time the range of styling products was very small, so out of everything possible, only new long fenders and a hood cover were installed. Such configurations sometimes looked ridiculous, they were also called “collective farm” tuning, but today the situation has changed dramatically. The range of such products has increased tenfold, and now motorists can professionally change the appearance of their car without the help of specialists. In today's article we will look at how styling and tuning the interior of a VAZ 21099 is done.
Refinement of appearance
Since Soviet times, motorists have called all cars of the “ninth” family (and even eight) “chisels” because of their characteristic appearance. But, despite all the exterior features, it is quite possible to bring the “ninety-nine” a little closer to the “Ferrari”. To do this, you will need to purchase a lot of plastic body kits and new illumination. And now – in more detail about all this.
Initially, you should take care of installing the bumpers. It is advisable that they have a large air intake - this way the car will not overheat in the summer.
Inserts for LED strips and space for towing hooks are welcome. An aluminum mesh can be placed on the radiator grille (or instead of it). In order for it to be successfully combined with the air intake, it is best to buy both parts as a set. By the way, it is not only beautiful, but also cheap. It is advisable to change the optics to an alternative one. There are plenty of such parts in our markets and stores. Ventilation openings can be made in the hood. This also has a positive effect on engine cooling during hot weather. Thresholds can be replaced with wider ones. But the tint should be selected carefully: install films with a light transmittance of no more than 40 percent, otherwise you may be stopped by a traffic police officer.
Tuning a VAZ 21099 is not complete without painting the body. It is best to do this after purchasing and installing all the trims and bumpers. This process is quite complex, so it is best to entrust the work to professionals. By the way, if you find rust on the body, do not rush to paint - first remove traces of corrosion. Metallic color is by far the most popular among tuning enthusiasts. Additionally, you can order airbrushing on the hood. This will also make your car unique.
VAZ 21099 – interior tuning
Refinishing the interior is no less difficult a process than painting or installing body kits. First of all, you should take care of additional sound insulation. When performing salon tuning of the VAZ 21099, do not forget about other things. A new steering wheel and a modern Europanel will add elegance to the car. Installing a subwoofer and replacing seats is also an integral part of such a process as tuning a VAZ 21099. And all the work can be completed by installing a different door panel trim.
As you can see, tuning a VAZ 21099 is not only beautiful, but also exciting. Thanks to the improvements described above, you can transform your car as much as possible!
The disks are spinning. Light alloy
The choice of alloy wheels is not only a tribute to fashion and a desire to improve the appearance of the car, although it is the design that people think about first of all when intending to replace the standard steel wheels. It is the wheels that attract attention when viewing the VAZ 21099 tuning photo. Hundreds, if not thousands, of design options, dozens of manufacturers, various decorative coatings - choosing original wheels that suit the style is not at all difficult, and when choosing them, buyers are guided by their appearance. Meanwhile, the so-called “titans” perform many important functions.
Firstly, the lighter weight of such discs allows you to reduce the load on the suspension components. This opportunity cannot be neglected, given the condition of the road surface in our country.
Secondly, the geometry of cast wheels is much more correct than that of stamped ones. Simply put, alloy wheels are rounder. This improves ride quality and comfort by eliminating the imbalance introduced by uneven steel wheels right out of the box.
High-quality alloy wheels also contribute to more even tire wear and last much longer than standard ones.
External tuning ninety-nine
The VAZ 21099 has been out of production for a long time, so there is no need to talk about tuning a new car today. This car is available only on the secondary market and almost always, one way or another, it turns out to be subject to tuning. How successful this tuning was, the ninety-ninth model is selling so quickly and profitably.
The new owner of the 99th model is often faced with the need to “tweak” everything that the previous owner has done. I must say that there are not so many successful examples of tuning this car. The bulk of the alterations are in bad taste and handicraft. However, you should not judge harshly the owners who are trying to improve the car with their own hands.
So that your “ninety-nine” does not look like thousands of poorly tuned sisters, you need to think carefully about the future design and the means of its implementation. It is most likely not advisable to give a far from new domestic car to professional tuners. It will cost much more than the car itself.
First of all, you should review (fortunately, there is such an opportunity) all tuning options for the VAZ 21099, and select several dozen of the most successful ones from them. Next, you need to highlight the five most impressive options and think about whether you could improve any of them. But it’s best to come up with your own design, keeping in mind the most successfully implemented projects.
Let's be realistic! Of course, no one is going to invest several thousand dollars in the “ninety-nine” just for fun. Tuning this car is all about making it a little nicer than it actually is. The maximum that is worth going to is widening the arches, which will then allow the installation of wider wheels.
The wheels alone can give the 99 a modern and attractive look. To support them, you can choose an interesting body kit from those available in the range. Next, it is recommended to choose a striking paint and find a unique shade.
The most spectacular paints are metallic, pearl and xeral.
When tuning the 99, you should pay attention to the painting. At this stage, the body is perfectly aligned, rust is removed, and excessively large gaps are eliminated
Ninety-nine body parts are inexpensive, so they are sometimes easier to replace than to repair.
If you have to deeply tune the VAZ 21099, then it is better to paint the car after complete disassembly. If you paint it in a spray booth, the quality promises to be better than the factory one. Complex paints are coated with several layers of varnish, which maximizes the potential of particles of metal powder or xerallic.
Before assembling the car after painting, you should soundproof the interior. Using high-quality materials, you can make the 99 very quiet inside, when neither oncoming traffic, nor engine noise or the rustling of your own tires will force you to raise your voice when communicating with passengers.
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- Options for tuning the body and mechanical parts of VAZ 2104 cars
CJSC "Super-Auto"
made a name for itself with products of a slightly different focus, although both SUVs and pickups were (and are) in its lineup. But the “face” of the model is with elongated bodies and more powerful power units than standard ones. After all, in the 90s, the company built those very “charged” “tens” VAZ-21106 with a 2-liter 16-valve Opel C 2.0 XE engine that produced 150 hp. and “stretch versions” of the VAZ-21108 Premier, extended by 175 mm. These models (and there was also the VAZ-2120 Nadezhda minivan) were born precisely thanks to the cooperation of AVTOVAZ and Super-Auto in 1997. Since this all started.
The basis for keeping the business afloat changed periodically - for example, until recently, the company relied on cars of the Samara-2 family, but with the suspension and power unit from Lada Priora, as well as with an exclusive interior, if the customer required it. These cars sold well, but with the departure of the base model from the assembly line, the priorities in Super-Auto, of course, also changed. Here they tried to enter the same river for the second time - they prepared a 1.8-liter engine for the Priora, and the second attempt, unlike the first (the previous version of the engine had a short resource), turned out to be successful: the increase in volume was obtained not by “boring”, but improved original connecting rod and piston group. However, last year we got acquainted with the Lada Priora 1.8 in detail.
Using exactly the same recipe, Super-Auto received an engine for the Lada 4×4 SUV, and the engine also turned out quite well, but the fate of this version has not yet been decided - it will depend on the vector of modernization of the SUV at AVTOVAZ itself, and this vector is changing all the time . So if such a machine appears, it will only be in the foreseeable future. And in the current Super-Auto lineup there are Priors with a 1.8-liter engine in four body styles (serial sedan, hatchback and station wagon, as well as the “stretch” Premier extended by 80 mm), as well as three variants of the long-wheelbase Lada 4×4 – a medical van, a truck for the Ministry of Emergency Situations and a “standard” delivery pickup truck.
All the years of its existence, Super-Auto has been closely cooperating with AVTOVAZ; this compact production facility operates with quality standards introduced into the activities of its “big brother” by the Renault-Nissan alliance, and the first months of production of the 1.8-liter Priora will be closely monitored by the factory’s Customer Satisfaction Center. The assembly scheme is as follows: a fully assembled car arrives at Super-Auto, the engine is removed from it, modified and put back. Cars have their own VIN number and are covered by the standard AVTOVAZ warranty. Super-Auto's capacity allows it to assemble up to 500 Lada Priora 1.8s monthly, and the cars will be distributed through the Lada dealer network.
Engine tuning
Most domestic cars have many flaws that reduce the power of the engine and chassis. So, for example, the thermostat can work great while driving to cool the engine, but as soon as the heating system turns on, the operation of this device immediately goes out of control. In this case, problems arise with engine overheating, complete failure of the vehicle, or wear of parts. The thermostat can be adjusted a little after first understanding the cause of the problem. When the heating system is turned on, the heating fluid and coolant are mixed, causing the cooling level in the thermostat to drop. This has a particularly strong effect with the onset of frost when the coolant already sinks to the bottom of the container. The best option would be to install a pipe where the thermal element is located in the thermostat. In addition, you will need to close the hole in the water pump. This will allow you to control the incoming liquid when the heating system is turned on. After these changes, you can notice that even at elevated interior temperatures, the temperature in the engine will not exceed 78C, and this is optimal for its operation.
In production, it is often possible to replace, as defects are allowed when installing, the alternator belt, or, more simply, the timing belt. This makes the engine less powerful and also significantly reduces driving safety. In order to fix this problem, you need to replace the belt with a new one, and you can do the work yourself. The main thing is to avoid the common mistake of bending or twisting the belt, which significantly reduces its service life. At the beginning of work, before removing the generator belt, you need to remove all parts that prevent its dismantling. These are the steering pump, belt pulleys and air filter. After this procedure, the generator belt is removed, having previously unscrewed the two bolts that hold it, and the work is carried out in the reverse order when installing a new part. It is recommended to carry out the work only with knowledge of the matter, so as not to damage the crankshaft mechanism when removing the timing belt.
We resort to serious processing - boring the cylinder block
You can also increase the engine power by boring the cylinder block. Due to this, the volume of the combustion chamber increases, which means that a larger amount of the fuel mixture is placed in it. When choosing this method of modifying an installed motor, the following points should be taken into account:
- Increasing the volume of cylinder blocks does not lead to a significant increase in fuel consumption.
- This work can only be carried out if you have certain experience and equipment.
- When changing the design, one should take into account the fact that the walls of the cylinder block become thinner. At the same time, the design has channels for the cooling system. Therefore, attention should be paid to the calculations performed.
Boring a cylinder block yourself is possible only if you have the required equipment and certain skills. The surface must be strictly cylindrical and free from significant defects. Otherwise, the engine will begin to wear out quickly.
