Do-it-yourself VAZ 2105 tuning (video) - Do-it-yourself car repair

The domestic car model VAZ-2105 is the object of the hands and imagination of many tuners. The configuration of the car allows you to even make a “sports car” out of the “five”.

At the moment, there are quite a lot of options for upgrading this machine. Tuners change the exterior of the car, update the internal components, and improve driving performance.

Do-it-yourself VAZ tuning

Why are domestic cars of the model range, which is secretly called “classic”, so often tuned? The answers to this question are obvious:

The simplest possible forms - appearance
Spartan interior equipment
A simple, from a technical point of view, car design. It is difficult to spoil anything with them, and the consequences of incorrect actions are quickly and easily eliminated
The desire to turn a dull car into a pride, a real masterpiece

Foreign cars cannot boast of such a set of favorable factors for tuning. They are complex and require a professional approach in terms of modernization. At the same time, tuning a VAZ 2105 with your own hands opens up incredibly wide opportunities for experimentation for the owner. This work will be an excellent school for beginning craftsmen.

Tuning the VAZ 2105 is especially relevant, since this car model in its basic version looks quite dull and naturally gives rise to the desire to change something in appearance. The same desire appears if you get behind the wheel of a “five”; its technical characteristics also do not shine. Perhaps this is where we need to begin the process of transforming dullness into a masterpiece.

Exhaust system tuning

A complete modernization of the VAZ 2105 is unthinkable without improving the exhaust system.

There are three types of exhaust system tuning:

Audio tuning. This type of tuning gives you the ability to influence the sound of the engine. You've probably seen more than once a car rushing through the streets, while emitting a wild “roar” - this effect is created thanks to the sound settings. It is necessary to replace the catalyst with a special dye. After removing the catalyst, a through muffler is installed.
Video customization - visual modification

Engine tuning 2105

Why is it best to start tuning the 2105 with your own hands from the engine? The answer lies on the surface - the “five” will look funny externally modernized with an engine that will choke at high speeds. Therefore, you need to pump up the heart of the car and turn it into a roaring rocket. You can do this in several ways:

Modernization of the engine itself
Installation of additional equipment, improvement of standard systems

Engine modernization

The secret of the car's power lies in the timing mechanism - the gas distribution mechanism, so tuning the 2105 car must begin with it and, in particular, with the cylinder block. Here you need to do the following:

Replace standard valves with lightweight ones, they will increase engine efficiency
Install bronze valve guides. This will reduce wear on moving parts and their surfaces and increase the power of the power unit.
Install turbo pistons. This is absolutely necessary if tuning a VAZ 2105 car involves installing a turbine or compressor. Small recesses at the bottom of the turbo pistons eliminate involuntary detonation of the mixture of air and fuel, which significantly improves engine performance and reduces wear.

Useful advice After installing the guides, it is necessary to adjust the valves. This should be done by an experienced specialist

These technical operations will not interfere even with an ordinary car, since in addition to power they increase the engine’s service life. At the same time, they have practically no effect on fuel consumption. Another advantage of this modernization is the simplicity of the process; to carry it out you will need a standard plumbing tool. Car owners will also be pleased with the low cost of tuning components.

Installation of additional equipment

Tuning a VAZ 2105 car and improving technical characteristics can be done by installing additional equipment: a turbine or compressor. They create excess pressure in the pistons, which allows you to increase the speed of the car by increasing engine speed.

Useful advice When the car is stopped, the turbine or compressor continues to operate for some time and pumps air, which seeks an outlet and can destroy the timing joints and seals. To avoid this, it is necessary to install a valve that will relieve excess pressure. It's called Blowoff.

Where to begin?

First of all, you should decide what exactly tuning for a VAZ should give you. Of course, you shouldn’t demand anything exorbitant from the car. If you are dissatisfied with its technical performance, then you should start auto tuning your VAZ with improvements in the engine. Producing it is not so much a difficult task as it is a painstaking one. You will be required to have new, lightweight parts that should be installed instead of unusable original ones. Here we are talking about replacing pistons (increasing the piston stroke, for example, to 74 - 75 mm can greatly increase the engine displacement) or other important parts.

Original body design

One of the most important types of car tuning is transmission tuning. The transmission transmits torque to the wheels, which means its quality greatly affects the speed of the car. The most important role is played by the gearbox. If the gear ratios in it are selected correctly, it means that tuning on the VAZ has already been carried out successfully. The transmission can be upgraded, for example, by using the clutch. In this case, the clutch disc should be replaced with a lighter one, which will lead to unexpectedly strong changes. You should also make the clutch ceramic - this will deprive it of unnecessary friction and will greatly affect the technical performance of the car.

You can also make changes to the suspension of your VAZ. Here you will need to replace the old damping springs with new, stiffer ones. You also need to change the suspension arms. This will not lead to an increase in speed, but it will improve the car's performance during drifts and lower the ground clearance coefficient (this is the distance between the supporting surface and the lowest center point of the car). For the same purpose, you can install air suspension, which is becoming increasingly popular among the younger generation of motorists.

After all the changes that led to an increase in speed, you should definitely upgrade the brakes of your car. After all, the faster a car goes, the longer its braking distance will be. And under no circumstances should it be more than it should be. For this purpose, you can install new brake pads that can withstand high temperatures and have a high coefficient of friction. You should also install rear calipers with a large number of pistons.

In a good way, it is better to tune the brakes before all other improvements in the car. This is for your own safety.

Tuning the carburetor VAZ 2105

The carburetor is the unit responsible for supplying fuel, so modifications to it will inevitably lead to an increase in fuel consumption. The advantage is that in the VAZ 2105 this unit is quite simple, from the point of view of the device, it does not have sensors or electronic control systems. All technological processes are based on the mechanical operating principle. Therefore, anyone can independently tune the VAZ 2105 carburetor using a set of wrenches and a screwdriver. But how to do this with minimal losses in terms of fuel consumption?

The following actions slightly affect this characteristic:

Removing springs from the primary chamber vacuum pump
Replacing the diffuser. The standard one marked 3.5 is replaced by an advanced modification marked 4.5
Replace pump nozzles

After upgrading the carburetor, it is necessary to run-in the car and only then drive it onto the road.

Instructions

Initially, you will need to remove the seals before tinting. All car windows to which tinting will be applied must be thoroughly washed with a specialized detergent. You should also rinse all corners very thoroughly. Next, tinting car windows with your own hands (VAZ 2109, 2110, 2107, etc.) is carried out as follows:

A soap solution is prepared, which is a standard detergent or shampoo mixed with warm water, after which it is poured into the prepared spray bottle.
The outer side of the glass that has been washed is thoroughly sprayed with a soap solution, after which a tint film is immediately applied, which is cut according to the required dimensions. It is worth noting the fact that the dark layer should be directed inward, while the transparent layer should be directed outward. Here you should be extremely careful, because the parties must never be confused. If you cannot decide which side is dark, then you should split your film very slightly from one corner. After the film is applied to the glass, careful alignment and cutting is carried out. It is best to leave a margin of one centimeter on each edge.
Now the inner surface of the glass is covered with soap solution. After this, you should act extremely quickly, because the glass should not have time to dry. Carefully separate the dark layer of the film, and at the same time moisten it with the solution with which the spray bottle is filled. In this case, the work of an assistant is very important, because you will be able to perform all procedures much more carefully. In this case, one person will have to hold the clear layer of film, while the other will pull it and spray the dark layer.
A dark layer is applied to the inside of the car glass. As mentioned above, while tinting car windows with your own hands (VAZ 2106, 2107, 2110 and all others), the glass must remain wet. It is also mandatory to carry out treatment with a spray gun, after which a transparent layer is applied, since the film must have effective protection from any damage. After carrying out all these procedures, you should immediately smooth the film using a rubber spatula, moving from the center to the edges. In this case, you should be especially careful, because any sudden movements are extremely undesirable. You should also completely get rid of any air bubbles.

The film should be smoothed until the transparent part falls off on its own, after which the dried transparent film can be completely removed

Now you can trim the protruding edges by running a knife along the edge of the car glass, but in this case it is extremely important to act without any haste

If you have a hair dryer, then you can thoroughly dry the car glass along its perimeter, but if you don’t have a hair dryer, then just close the door and start working on the next glass. It is advisable that over the next two days you do not insert any seals into the doors or open tinted windows.

VAZ 2105 suspension tuning

There are quite a lot of points that need to be taken into account. Some argue that modification should begin with the selection of alloy wheels and tires. This is irrational advice, because the first thing to do when tuning the suspension is to change the brake discs. Their new modifications may have different mounting locations for disks than the standard ones, and it turns out that the purchased new set will be a dead weight, and money will be wasted. In addition to the brake system, it would not hurt to install double transverse stabilizers. They will make the car more obedient and the ride will be smoother. But together with the stabilizer, it is necessary to change the brackets, since the standard ones can quickly fall apart.

Tuning the rear suspension of the VAZ 2105 is a point that needs to be paid special attention to. The fact is that the rear suspension is dependent. This arrangement is already outdated today and to improve it, it is necessary to install a split, adjustable rod, which is called Panhard. You can complete the suspension tuning by installing alloy wheels and new tires. To keep them in good condition, it is recommended to use iron disks in winter; they are more practical to use and easier to repair.

Fog lights

Fog lights are a lifesaver when visibility is poor. However, over the years they begin to fade, which creates unsafe driving conditions. The easiest option is to install xenon in the fog lights or mount 2 more fog lights side by side. But such methods are not legal, so it’s not worth the risk.

The most common option for tuning fog lights is to replace them with higher-quality lighting devices, most often round in shape or from foreign cars. To work you will need:

frame with mechanism from standard VAZ 2107 fog lights;
new fog lights;
aluminum frame fasteners;
bolts;
silicone glue;
primer and paint.

Manufacturing process

This type of tuning assumes that the driver has experience in locksmith work:

Place the fog light frame on the aluminum base. Trace the outline of the frame.

Without adjusting the position, the new fog lights will blind oncoming drivers.

Video: which fog lights are better for the VAZ 2107

Do-it-yourself tuning of the 2105 interior

This is a rather painstaking process that requires perseverance and patience, because you will have to completely redesign the interior. The first step is to replace the casing. Special sets of tools and materials are sold for this. You can decorate the interior with polished wood inserts or chrome elements. You can make them yourself using iron coated with a special compound. Along with replacing the trim, you can improve sound insulation by installing special materials under the door trim, as well as comfort by installing automatic windows.

Tuning the dashboard of the VAZ 2105

You can change the dull appearance of the dashboard yourself by modifying it or completely replacing it. It is necessary to change both the torpedo and the devices themselves. You can buy a new torpedo and, if it does not suit the “five,” modify it locally, and, if necessary, rework the shape of the new component and the fastening system. The second option is to change the design using foam, sanding and epoxy resin. At the same time, you must remember about the seal; the modernized torpedo should not creak disgustingly. Tuning a VAZ 2105 torpedo will require patience and a creative approach, but this is rewarded with a new, exclusive look for the dashboard.

Tuning of VAZ 2105 devices is carried out according to the classical scheme:

Replacing linings or installing backlighting
Installation of devices in wells

You can buy new modifications of devices and install them yourself. Here you will need a simple tool and knowledge of auto electrics.

Utilities

Useful modifications of the five additionally include: sound insulation of the interior (floor, dashboard, ceiling), replacement of the dashboard with a new one.

It also makes life easier for the driver by installing a “beard” from the VAZ-2107; many switch buttons can be displayed on it. It makes the carpet flap between the driver and passenger seats more noble in appearance. You can buy an armrest complete with it; this addition will appeal to drivers who like to drive the car with one hand.

If you really do auto tuning, then completely, you can replace the door handles with new ones that are more attractive in appearance than the standard ones.

If you are the owner of a domestic five, do not rush to sell it, because after some improvements it will serve you for a long time and can look bright and very impressive!

Tuning the stove VAZ 2105

The need to modernize the “five” heater is due to its irrational design, as a result of which all the air goes down. With a small, simple modification, you can improve the flow of air from the sides. To do this, you need to install ordinary coolers that are installed on computers on the side deflectors. It is recommended to buy devices that produce 1500 rpm. This operation will significantly increase the level of comfort and will not take much time.

Interior fan

The interior heater of the model in question, like other “classics,” adequately copes with the functions assigned to it, if you do not take into account the high noise level. However, in the summer it is not very comfortable to be in the cabin, since there is no airflow. In this case, some modifications need to be made. To do this, you will need a ventilation device from the “seven”, which is built into the torpedo instead of the heater control levers. Additionally, the part is equipped with computer fans, thereby providing forced ventilation.

The fans are installed in a deflector, and the casing is made of tin

The fans are turned on via a button located in an easily accessible place for control. As for the heater levers, they can be moved to the ashtray.

Heater control levers can be moved to the ashtray

The VAZ 2105 today is an inconspicuous car. If the goal is to make this car comfortable and attractive, you will have to spend a lot of money on various improvements and modifications to the interior elements and the interior as a whole. With a competent approach to the work carried out, you can get an end result that will bring only positive emotions.

Tuning doors VAZ 2105

Modernization of doors is quite a complex process from a technological point of view. Here you need to be an experienced tinsmith and at the same time a professional welder and painter. Such skills will be needed to give doors a new shape by creating stampings, simulating air intakes and other shaped elements.

Helpful advice Tuning doors with your own hands is a complex process and only a professional can do it with your own hands, so it is better for a beginner to limit himself to installing stylish chrome or plastic linings and windshields.

Tuning the hood of a VAZ 2105

Here, in addition to the skills of a welder and painter, you will need an artistic approach. There are a huge number of options for upgrading the hood. From the complex, when air intakes, gills, stampings are created on it, to the relatively simple - the use of a special film that imitates the appearance of carbon fiber and fiberglass.

Useful advice When upgrading the hood, it is worth changing the standard shock absorbers. It is best to install analogues from foreign cars. This will eliminate the nasty squeak when lifting the hood and a nice self-locking option will become available.

The easiest option is to buy a tuning hood and install it yourself.

Tuning the radiator grille for VAZ 2105

The radiator grille is one of the main elements that shape the design of the car, so tuning the VAZ 2105 grille requires a thorough approach. The appearance of the “five” can only be improved by replacing standard components. This could be a homemade grille or an analogue from another model. In the second case, installation will require modification of the body and fastening system.

It should be remembered that the grille should be selected taking into account the design concept of the VAZ 2105. Smooth, spacious rectangular models will look harmonious. You should not install narrow, convex modifications.

Front lights

The front part of the car usually attracts more attention, so amateurs begin to tune primarily the headlights.

It must be said that modified headlights really greatly change the appearance of the car and give it a unique character - depending on what kind of tuning is intended.

Evil headlights

It’s very easy to give your car a menacing, gloomy and even evil look: just perform tuning like “evil headlights”. This is one of the easiest ways to give the “seven” an unusual appearance.

Depending on the owner’s capabilities, tuning can be done using a variety of materials:

thin plywood;
sheet metal;
tinting film;
paints.

The essence of this tuning is as follows: cover part of the headlight so that the remaining uncovered headlight resembles evil eyes. If any materials from plywood or metal are selected, then a blank is cut out in advance and glued into the cavity of the headlight. Using film or paint is even easier - just remove the headlight and apply darkening on the inside.

You can adjust the “anger” of the flashlight yourself - just increase the angle of the darkening part.

Angel eyes

In tuning, angel eyes are the luminous rings on the “face” of a car - like a BMW. Today everyone can afford this lighting option - it’s inexpensive and fast. In addition, the body of the VAZ 2107 will somewhat resemble an expensive BMW and thereby increase the status of the owner.

There are several technical solutions for making angel eyes with your own hands. The easiest option is to use LEDs. To work you will need:

white LEDs 5 mm - 2 pcs.;
0.25 W resistor;
wiring;
transparent rod made of organic glass or plastic (diameter 8–10 mm);
auxiliary materials (soldering iron, hair dryer, drill and glass jar).

The work is quite painstaking:

Take the rod and clamp it in a vice.
Using a drill, drill holes for the LEDs at both ends of the rod.
Give the rod the shape of a ring - bend it around the jar and heat it with a hairdryer so that the workpiece remains in this shape.
Solder wires to the LEDs, connect a resistor to one of the wires.
Assemble an electrical circuit similar to the circuit of lighting devices that is already available on the “seven”.
Insert the LEDs into the holes of the workpiece and glue them with superglue.

Video: how to make angel eyes

You can buy ready-made angel eyes at a car store - this will make it much easier to connect new lighting fixtures to the standard equipment of the car.

Tuning headlights for VAZ 2105

Tuning the optics of the VAZ 2105 should be aimed not only at improving the appearance, but also the quality of light. This is the case when a stylish appearance should not affect the technical characteristics, because the safety of the car owner, his passengers, as well as other road users depends on this.

The easiest way to tune is to install LED strips. They allow you to create a unique image and highlight optical instruments. Various linings are a good decorative element; they can be made independently from plastic or metal. Another option for tuning headlights is to replace the standard lamps with halogen ones; with their help, you can change the shade and even the color of the optics.

Do not forget that even tuning headlights require polishing. This procedure is necessary for every car and doing it yourself is much easier than upgrading the car. Therefore, when a yellow coating and small cracks appear on the headlight, and the beam of light is scattered and does not penetrate the darkness, it is necessary to polish the optics.

Instructions

A soap solution is prepared, which is a standard detergent or shampoo mixed with warm water, after which it is poured into the prepared spray bottle.
The outer side of the glass that has been washed is thoroughly sprayed with a soap solution, after which a tint film is immediately applied, which is cut according to the required dimensions. It is worth noting the fact that the dark layer should be directed inward, while the transparent layer should be directed outward. Here you should be extremely careful, because the parties must never be confused. If you cannot decide which side is dark, then you should split your film very slightly from one corner. After the film is applied to the glass, careful alignment and cutting is carried out. It is best to leave a margin of one centimeter on each edge.
Now the inner surface of the glass is covered with soap solution. After this, you should act extremely quickly, because the glass should not have time to dry. Carefully separate the dark layer of the film, and at the same time moisten it with the solution with which the spray bottle is filled. In this case, the work of an assistant is very important, because you will be able to perform all procedures much more carefully. In this case, one person will have to hold the clear layer of film, while the other will pull it and spray the dark layer.
A dark layer is applied to the inside of the car glass. As mentioned above, while tinting car windows with your own hands (VAZ 2106, 2107, 2110 and all others), the glass must remain wet. It is also mandatory to carry out treatment with a spray gun, after which a transparent layer is applied, since the film must have effective protection from any damage. After carrying out all these procedures, you should immediately smooth the film using a rubber spatula, moving from the center to the edges. In this case, you should be especially careful, because any sudden movements are extremely undesirable. You should also completely get rid of any air bubbles.

The film should be smoothed until the transparent part falls off on its own, after which the dried transparent film can be completely removed

Now you can trim the protruding edges by running a knife along the edge of the car glass, but in this case it is extremely important to act without any haste