Seat upholstery VAZ 2114 - factory seat upholstery

VAZ 2114, which is also referred to as Lada 2114, is a restyled “nine” VAZ 2109 and the second model of the VAZ Samara-2 family. Why do so many owners tune the interior of their VAZ 2114? It went on sale in 2001 with some internal and external differences from its predecessor. In connection with our topic, it is worth noting that the interior has acquired an updated “Europanel” with a built-in thermometer overboard and a 10th combination, which includes two LCD displays.

In the central part of the panel there is a horizontal line of pictograms, as well as emergency information. We also must not forget about normal ventilation - now there will be no problems with air flows in the direction of the side deflectors. The model was equipped with heated seats, electric windows and a folding second row of seats. It was ensured with ergonomics - the steering column is adjustable, the steering wheel does not rest against the driver’s stomach and does not interfere with the view of all instruments on the panel. Despite all these changes after restyling and new door trim, car enthusiasts still note that interior tuning is necessary for the VAZ 2114. Let's figure out what causes this and what changes most often.

Why do you need interior tuning?

Almost all VAZ cars have interiors that are not distinguished by sophistication. Rather, adjectives such as unremarkable, simple, gray would suit him. Some are not even afraid to call it tasteless. All this emphasizes that the interior of this model lacks modernity: individual style (upholstery, carpets, chrome or wood trim, designer console at the gearbox), electronic elements (dashboard, lighting and backlighting, multimedia equipment) and control features (pedals, steering wheel , gearbox, regulators). As for ergonomics, the seats are hardly characterized by increased comfort. Therefore, many try to at least replace the driver's seat or simply install an adapter.

Of course, in addition to tuning the interior, you need to pay attention to both the internal details and the exterior of the car. We recommend that you read the article about general tuning of the VAZ 2114 in order to make not only the interior, but the entire car cool. This article is devoted to body kits for this model.

Let's look at tuning the VAZ 2114 interior one by one.

Additional tips:

• The tighter the material adheres to the case, the longer they will last. Therefore, it is better to take the time to remove the seats before installation.
• If the seats have built-in side airbags, then choose the appropriate cover models.
• The unraveling seam must be placed on the side where the Airbag pillow is located.
• Remove the seats. At least the front row. The quality of planting will be higher, and it will take less time. Removing the seats is quite simple: turn off the electrics and unscrew the mounting bolts of the slide.
• Be sure to turn off the ignition before removing the seats and rear sofa!
• There is no need to remove the plastic on the sides of the seats. In principle, it is not suitable for removal and returning it to its place can be problematic. To better push the cover fabric between the seat and the plastic, it is good to use a smooth metal plate (about the same as what doctors use to examine the throat).
• Squeeze the seat upholstery while pulling the cover. This will make it easier to install the covers without damaging the fabric around the seams.
• It’s unlikely that anyone is going to install seat covers in the cold, but just in case, it’s worth pointing out that it’s best to install protective coverings at above-zero temperatures. Especially if the covers are made of natural or artificial leather (eco leather). These materials “tan” and lose elasticity at low temperatures, so if you don’t have a warm garage, then summer is the best season to install covers.

We do sound insulation

If you decide to remodel the interior of your Lada 114, then you should not start right away with the upholstery, as many often plan to do. It is much more important to carry out a set of measures to reduce noise coming from outside: the operation of the power unit, the chassis and wheels of both your own and those of passing cars, the rustle of the wind, the patter of rain or the rumble of a snowstorm.

However, it is worth refuting the belief that sound insulation will help get rid of the sound of a faulty suspension or engine. These problems must be resolved through repair or replacement with new components.

So what are our actions? Let's use the instructions:

1. We disassemble the interior: remove the upholstery, the instrument panel, wrap the wires so that they do not interfere, and so on. As a result, the interior surfaces should be as clean as possible of unnecessary removable parts.

2. Using a tape measure, we measure the surfaces and measure the area, then cut out the material. If the area is difficult, use a paper pattern.

3. Heat the material with a hair dryer until it is soft and elastic.

4. We glue the vibration-absorbing layer, quickly adjusting it along the curves of the body until it hardens again, onto the trunk floor in a single sheet. To ensure that the material adheres evenly and tightly to the surface, you should use rolling rollers. If large sheets are not suitable, overlap the overlay.

Remember: it is prohibited to seal technological holes, hatches and fastening elements of parts! If you notice rust or other defects, they must be repaired.

We repeat the same actions with the ceiling, doors and the partition between the engine compartment and the passenger compartment. We definitely go under the dashboard.

5. Now that all surfaces are sealed, it is necessary to remove the anti-adhesive layer and place the final patterns of the part. Roll over again.

6. Glue a soundproofing layer on top of the vibration insulation layer. Thanks to several layers, we also provide thermal insulation in the car.

Selecting material for covers

It is necessary to choose the material for sewing covers especially carefully and responsibly. For this you can use very different materials, from cheap to very expensive. All of them are subject to the general requirements that we mentioned above. So, when choosing material for sewing covers, pay attention to the following options:

This option is considered the most luxurious, as it qualitatively improves the interior design of your car. It also increases the cost of the car when selling. The leather resists staining and does not require special care. Sewing leather covers requires special skills and some experience.

Neoprene

This synthetic material has excellent stretch, wear resistance, protects from dust, moisture, friction, does not burn or fade. It comes in different patterns and colors, which makes it possible to implement any design ideas. You can make products that are combined in texture and color.

Polycotton

This material perfectly combines the softness of cotton and the protective properties of polyester materials. It washes well, has water-repellent properties, is very soft and pleasant to the touch. Has a wide range of colors.

Velours

This material has an attractive appearance. At the same time, it is very durable and velvety to the touch. Fluffy and soft, it does not fade, washes well, is easy to cut and can be sewn on any sewing machine.

This fabric is remarkable in many ways. Easy to cut, affordable, sews well on any machine. Flock is easy to work with and does not require any special sewing skills from you. If desired, you can easily add decorative trim in the form of stitching or piping. It has a knitted base, excellent stretch, fits well on the seats, machine washable, wear-resistant and water-repellent.

Replacement of interior trim

The VAZ 2114 has factory inserts made of fiberboard on the doors, which are covered with a fairly simple fabric. Therefore, it is worth starting with it. To do this, we take measurements and purchase more modern fabric, eco-leather, vinyl leather or genuine leather. This can be a base color that will emphasize the business style of the owner, or a combination of two (the main thing is no more) shades to maintain the sporty style of the car. I think if you are into tuning, then you will definitely have glue and a construction stapler in your garage. After carefully removing the wooden inserts, we use these tools to replace the factory upholstery with our own.

Important: when making a pattern, take into account the presence of parts and holes, with the cut of which many people make mistakes.

Then we create covers for sun visors from the same material: remove the visors, rip apart the polyethylene, take measurements on the new fabric with a margin, cut the pattern and form the cover, and then sew it together with an internal seam. We pull the finished cover onto the visor using a metal ruler, fill the void with foam rubber and sew it tightly.

In order to change the roof sheathing, you need to remove it, tear off the old material, make a pattern for a new one, lay foam rubber between the fiberboard board and the body and secure the upholstery using liquid nails or the same assembly adhesive.

The seat reupholstery is similar. However, it is only necessary if you are keeping the old seats.

Stages of modernization of the VAZ 2114 car

There are several stages of changing the interior of a vehicle. These include:

• Dismantling works. Of all the factory elements, only a few may be useful, but you should still be careful when performing dismantling work. This is due to the fact that some parts can be sold, others can be reused.
• Insulating the interior is an important step. VAZ 2114 interior tuning must necessarily include soundproofing work, since domestic cars have a very noisy interior.
• Particular attention is always paid to the front panel and instrument panel. The vehicle in question used poor quality materials to create this item. It should also be noted that the shield is difficult to read and looks unattractive. Problems can be corrected by upgrading these elements.
• Upholstery, seats, side panels can also be changed. It is worth noting that this work is the easiest to do, since you can find quite a lot of different sports seats and ready-made panels on sale. If you want to remake the original seats, then difficulties may arise, since they are of poor manufacturing quality.

Changing the steering wheel

Before changing the shape of the steering wheel, make sure that this will not affect ergonomics and safety. In addition, the steering wheel of an exotic shape does not always comply with the rules of the road. Most often, the factory steering wheel is replaced with a sports steering wheel - this is the ideal solution: stylish, comfortable, certified.

Other details

Of course, in order for the car to be not only stylish, but also modern, you should think about purchasing additional accessories for tuning. So, you can buy equally sporty floor mats for a sports steering wheel. But replacing electronics is a more complicated matter.

To change the multimedia system and install backlighting, it is better to contact a specialized studio. Although some people do such things on their own - on the Internet you can find videos of do-it-yourself tuning. Additional accessories for the interior can also include monitors - some install them on the backs of the front seats.

To maintain the holistic image of the VAZ 2114 interior, most people tune the dashboard: install new lighting, install lamps, replace indicator arrows, replace light bulbs and protective glass.

The main thing is that tuning the interior of a VAZ 2114 is equally demanding both in terms of details and the overall picture. You shouldn't forget about this. But the tuning studio will definitely provide you with high-quality modernization. And if you don’t trust other people’s hands, watch the video, use all your skills and go ahead!

Seats

By replacing or upgrading the seats, you will have done almost half of the entire job of upgrading the interior. Just as for external tuning it is sometimes enough to install beautiful wheels, so for internal tuning it’s worth starting with the seats.

There are three main ways to add something interesting to your chairs:

• Use covers;
• Cover with leather or other material;
• Buy new seats.

Covers are the simplest and most versatile way to modify the interior of your VAZ 2109 without capital investments and with minimal installation costs.

Example of original cases

Cases

When purchasing and installing seat covers, be sure to pay attention to a few key points.

1. Fasteners. The fastening systems used for current cases come in a wide variety - through cords, adhesive tapes, hooks, and braid. But all of them are far from perfect and are not capable of reliably and effectively fixing the pillow in its proper place. Over time, the fabric will stretch, the fasteners will lose their quality, and you will have to tighten the covers every time. The situation is exactly the same with the back row. To avoid this situation, sew the cover onto the edge of your seat trim.
2. The backs of the front covers. They are put on separately, pulled over the chair. But the problem is that over time the backs become twisted. The defect is eliminated by sewing to the ends of the seat. The back of the rear seat has a folding lever, and there are grip holes on the back side. Therefore, be sure to choose covers with slots or make them yourself. Plus, we advise you to unscrew the decorative protection and attach the edges of the cover to the stiffeners. Putting the unit back together is not difficult.
3. Cover maker. The VAZ 2109 car has been around for quite a long time. During this time, accessory manufacturers were able to study in detail all the strengths and weaknesses of the model’s interior, its features, and key nuances. Therefore, we advise you to choose trusted studios that have proven themselves well in the accessories market.
4. Price issue. It is stupid to purchase consumer goods that will become unusable after just one season of use. But it’s not entirely reasonable to purchase sets of covers costing 10-15 thousand rubles. Today, eco-leather is considered the best option.
5. Foam inserts. Many people use cases that have shaping inserts. They transform the shape of the seats, creating the effect of completely different chairs. Yes, lateral support will improve, but this will cause great harm to your health. Foam inserts create a greenhouse effect, which is why such inserts are harmful for car owners who spend a lot of time driving.

Bright and original

Why is it optimal to choose eco-leather for covers? This is due to the excellent characteristics of the material, which make it better than traditional leather and all similar options.

When choosing other materials from which covers are made, be prepared to personally become familiar with their negative sides.

Material

Features and Disadvantages

In winter, it will be cold on such covers, and in summer, due to the active heating of the interior by the sun's rays, it is almost impossible to sit in shorts inside the car

Tapestry, flock and other fabrics

The fabric actively accumulates dust, it quickly becomes dirty, but cleaning the covers is not so easy. They have to be removed, washed regularly, and special cleaning agents must be used.

They do not absorb moisture at all, so you will constantly sweat. This can cause allergic reactions, skin irritations and other troubles. Plus synthetics create static electricity

Interior reupholstery

Another good way to modify the interior. To do this you will need:

• Remove the seats;
• Remove the old sheathing, tear it apart, remove the pattern;
• Sewing elements of the new interior;
• Cover the chairs with them.

At the same time, it is recommended to change the padding to a more durable, wear-resistant material. Many additionally install a heating system, which has a positive effect on comfort, especially in winter.

The result of the constriction

Buying a new salon

Let's be honest, for the VAZ 2109, buying a new set of seats is the most effective, best, but at the same time the most expensive way of modification.

Much depends on which seat option you decide to purchase. Some people choose sports buckets, making the usual nine look like a sports car. Yes, it looks impressive and original, but you won’t be able to ride in buckets for a long time.

There is another option - comfortable, more modern sets of seats that will provide comfort. They are not so unique in their external characteristics, but they transform the appearance of the interior and change the understanding of comfort.

Chairs from a third party manufacturer