Lada Vesta tuning: body kits, interior, engine, how we would do it

Review of a set of improvements for Lada Vesta SW Cross (super exclusive tuning)

One of the owners of the Lada Vesta SW Cross (1.8 liter with manual transmission in the Luxe configuration) decided to comprehensively modify his car. The main changes affected the interior and trunk of the station wagon. The author talks about what happened in the end in the video review “Lada Vesta SW CROSS super exclusive tuning”.

Android radio with Internet connection (via WI-FI via SIM card), see review of 2DIN radios.
Engine start/stop button (how to install).
Alarm control via phone (open/close, start the engine, position on the map).
Floor lighting for the driver and front and rear passengers (how to install).
Lighting in door handles (how to do it).
Illumination in a tunnel niche (how to do it).
USB socket in the central tunnel for rear passengers (how to install).
Threshold covers (buy).
Improved fixation of door stops (how to do it).
Plugs for door stops (see these and other accessories from AliExpress).
The DVR is hidden behind the mirror and connected to the radio (how to connect).
Amplifier for front speakers (installed under the dashboard).

HBO (cylinder instead of a spare tire).
Trunk light from Renault Duster and LED lamps.
Silicone trunk mat.
Subwoofer (quick-release) and amplifier under the trunk trim.
Alternative rear view camera with recording function (how to connect).

Another accessory discussed in the review is snow chains.

How do you rate this tuning of the Lada Vesta SW Cross?

Not much time has passed since the start of sales of new products from the domestic automobile industry, but tuning enthusiasts have already begun to work on improving the car. Tuning Lada Vesta SV Cross is a series of activities aimed at improving the car. Namely, external styling, which affects the exterior of the car. For example, installing non-standard body kits or new rims. In fact, external tuning of the Lada Vesta SV Cross is most often aimed at improving the appearance. Such tuning has virtually no effect on speed characteristics. However, for deep customization of the car, external styling can also contribute. For example, a properly selected body kit improves not only the appearance, but also has a positive effect on aerodynamic characteristics. And lightweight rims affect the handling and acceleration of the car. Therefore, external tuning of a car does not always make changes only to the appearance.

In addition to the usual tuning of the exterior, you can also work on the interior. For example, a regular interior re-upholstery will not affect performance in any way. In general, in the interior of the Lada Vesta SV Cross there is a whole expanse for tuning. For most people, tuning means installing a powerful audio system or soundproofing a car. For people involved in motorsports, tuning the interior is to make it as light and strong as possible. Often all plastic, seats, and panels are completely thrown out of the interior. Instead of the driver's seat, a sports bucket is installed, and instead of the instrument panel, special sensors are installed. To prevent deformation of the body during an accident, a special safety cage is installed in the cabin - bolted or welded.

Improvements to interior noise protection

There are three sources of noise in the interior of any car, and in descending order of acoustic pollution, these are:

Engine.
Road.
Aerodynamics.

The sound insulation of the engine compartment in the Lada Vesta SV does not seem to cause any complaints from our brother, in contrast to the protection from road and aerodynamic noise.

You can influence the aerodynamic parameters using the same body kits (see photo above). And to isolate the interior from road noise, you can use special rubber coatings on wheel arches and the bottom, as well as using such tuning gadgets as plastic lockers or fender liners with noise-insulating coatings.

Manual installation of such car market gadgets takes half an hour to an hour if you have an inspection hole, tools and a certain amount of additional fasteners in the form of self-tapping screws in the garage.

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

The creation of the fifth generation Jeep Grand Cherokee 2022 was based on a new platform. The Giorgio “trolley” was taken as the base, which was used on the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Giulia.

Thanks to significant modifications to the platform, the reliability of the wheelbase has increased. Now it will be possible to install a double-wishbone suspension on the front axle, while the rear axle can be equipped with a multi-link system. The modifications made make it possible to prepare the chassis for the installation of hybrid transmissions and a complex of high-tech systems.

The long-term practice of releasing the fourth generation Jeep Grand Cherokee has left mixed reviews. Along with solid equipment and excellent off-road capabilities, there are a number of technical shortcomings. Such negative aspects forced the manufacturer to recall produced cars.

Such an experience left a negative imprint on the company's reputation, which led to a reduction in demand. All this said only one thing - a significant update of the car was needed.

Fiat 500 - the unexpected success of a little Italian

This model was released by the Italian concern in honor of the anniversary of one of the popular cars in Europe of the late 60s. To celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of this model, the Fiat 500 appeared in Italy, which was produced literally in single quantities for real gourmets and was planned exclusively as a small-scale car to order.

History has developed in such a way that the Fiat 500 has become one of the few offerings of the concern in Russia. The company has created several configurations, equipped the baby with excellent engines and high-quality peripheral equipment. The car became popular due to its features:

neat and conservative design with a touch of modernity;
cozy and roomy enough interior, like for an A-class;
excellent car finishing materials;
excellent assembly and many unusual elements in the design;
good technical equipment.

Thanks to such features, the Fiat 500 received many buyers in Russia, although the car was initially planned as a symbolic gift to admirers of the Italian brand. Today the model is sold in all countries of Europe and the CIS, enjoying stable popularity.

The starting price of the Fiat 500 in Russia is 562 thousand rubles. This is relatively little, considering the unique image of the model.

Chip tuning of the Lada Vesta Cross engine

The most common option to improve the Lada Vesta engine without spending a large amount of money is chip tuning.

Chipping is the re-flashing of an electronic unit with the subsequent installation of software devices with new parameters. The positive side of this modernization is that there is no need to disrupt the design of the motor.

How chip tuning improves ride quality:

If before the improvement the car was not driving fast and changed gears for a long time, then after flashing the gear shift speed and dynamics noticeably increase;
fuel consumption can be significantly reduced;
Risks when overtaking on the highway are reduced;
If before tuning, errors on the dashboard could appear due to low-quality fuel, now they appear only in case of significant malfunctions;
The power increase can be up to 15%.

Thus, chipping reveals the full potential of the Lada Vesta Cross internal combustion engine.

Negative points that you should familiarize yourself with before deciding to upgrade Vesta SW Cross:

The cost of the offer can vary from two to fifteen thousand rubles. But it’s better not to agree to cheap offers; most likely, you won’t get a good result;
After tuning, official dealers refuse to carry out repairs under warranty;
The engine life is reduced by an average of five percent. This is not a very serious indicator, but in the future it can have a negative impact on the operation of the AMT.

A less common modernization option involves replacing engine parts - cylinders, shafts, and so on. The cost varies from fifty to one hundred thousand. Due to the cost and complexity, this option is rare.

Tuning the Vesta Cross engine allows you to increase power and use fuel economically. However, if the car has a warranty, it is better not to carry out such manipulations, and in the event of a poor-quality transformation of the engine, repairs will need to be carried out at the expense of the owner, and not the company.

Improvements in the interior of the Lada Vesta SV

The interior of this car itself has a rather attractive and modern look, possessing a quite cozy interior, which, to be extremely objective, does not need tuning. But there are no real comrades in taste, as we say, and in color, and there will always be those who will want in Vesta’s salon:

change seat upholstery;
door cards;
ceiling;
change the design of the dashboard or dashboard.

In addition, the tuning market can offer manual replacement of the gearbox knob, as well as the steering wheel, with more stylish and more functional models.
By the way, there are quite a lot of offers of branded mats on the market for auto-tuning products, including for Vesta.

External styling spoiler, bumper and door sills

Tuning Vesta, in our opinion, begins with visual changes. It is more pleasant to see and feel the changes first than to feel them while actually driving the car. Fortunately, the body kit of the domestic Lada Vesta costs adequate money. We would start refining the interior with yarplast, we are tired of the constantly dirty coating, but here we just wipe it with a rag - it shines. Rear tuning for the Lada Vesta bumper involves installing Xmug, there is the same bumper in front, together they look harmonious. Recently, sedans from VAZ have begun to please with their appearance - Vesta is direct proof. It’s far from ideal, it requires a lot of work on styling and on the engine, but it’s a level higher than what it was before. The appearance of the body is acceptable, I just want to see a trim, sporty look. It will suit the average user, but there is no tuner. We think it is necessary to change the front bumper. It’s too boring and there’s also a rook in the middle.

External tuning of Vesta

Regardless of what configuration of the Lada and in what body this car is presented, tuning begins with external changes to the exterior. A typical external tuning may consist of the following stages:

Installation of plastic linings on the doors, roof and trunk of a car. Today you can find a wide variety of versions of this decorative element: spoilers, protective covers on the side panels, hood deflector. In addition, there are sets of wheel arch extensions, side doors and hood deflectors designed for Lada Vesta.
A classic of the genre is the installation of large diameter wheels and stylish rims. Exclusive “boots” are a distinctive detail of any tuning, especially if it concerns the pride of the domestic automobile industry.
Variations of front and rear optics. You can do this step yourself by installing simple or original trims, or you can purchase unusual fog lights or LEDs. This styling is very popular.
Full or partial tinting is a distinctive feature of the tuned Lada Vesta.

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Photo of tuning Lada Vesta perfectly demonstrates the scope of designer imagination. This car, like no other, is easy to change and only gets better thanks to innovations regarding its appearance. The Lada Vesta tuning video will help make the classic version of the car more original and unusual.

The financial component depends on the set of “additional options” selected. Below is the cost:

Name	Approximate price, rub.
Standard black mudguards	1200
Gas struts for hood	2500
Front bumper protection	550
Rear bumper trim	1200
Spoiler	3000-5000
Roof rack	2000-5000
LED optics	15000
Discs	From 3000
Tinting (depending on film)	3500-6000

Lada XCode 2022

Perhaps the brightest and most anticipated new product of AvtoVAZ 2022 will be Lada Xcode. According to representatives of the manufacturer, the development of the model has been completed, and production facilities are currently being prepared for mass production of the new product. Production is expected to begin in 2022.

The model is in the class of mini-crossovers and its dimensions are inferior to the Lada Xray model, already well known to fans of this manufacturer. At the same time, both the external and internal design of the new product contains a lot of elements that make it possible to unmistakably attribute it to the X-shaped Lada family. They can be found not only in metal body parts, but also in optics. By the way, the model will be equipped with LEDs.

The new product looks very stylish and is not inferior in appearance to more famous Western and Japanese models. Already during the presentation of the concept, Xcode aroused genuine interest among motorists and a lot of enthusiastic reviews from experts. The release of such a car is evidence that the company is confidently conquering a new peak in the automotive industry.

Technical characteristics are not yet fully known. However, according to preliminary information, Xcode will be equipped with the same engine that is installed on the Xray - 1.6 liter gasoline. The manufacturer also does not exclude the possibility of releasing modifications with diesel power units, which will be borrowed from Renault. There will be three gearboxes. The manufacturer will offer the buyer a choice of 5 and 6-speed manual transmissions and a four-level automatic transmission.

When such bright, revolutionary models are planned to be launched on the market, intrigue always arises. It could not have happened without her in this case either. So, there is a possibility that Lada Xcode 4X4 will be released. This does not mean that the car can be driven off-road: the design of its suspension will not allow this. However, such a modification will significantly increase stability.

Among the interesting technological solutions of Lada Xcode, cruise control and automatic braking function deserve special attention.

The manufacturer is keeping the cost of the car secret for now, but judging by its characteristics, it will be one of the most expensive AvtoVAZ models.

The main disadvantages of the Lada Vesta SV that can be corrected

Vesta SW is the car that Russian drivers have been waiting for so long. But initially it turned out to have quite a lot of problem areas and shortcomings. Naturally, taking radical measures, the automaker corrected most of them. But the drivers themselves have something to work on.

There are some nuances that you will have to work on yourself:

The first thing you need to pay attention to is the cabin air intake. It is located in front of the windshield under the windshield

Its huge disadvantage is that it is absolutely not covered with anything - there is no mesh or other structures on the rectangular hole that could trap debris and leaves. As a result, everything ends up in the filter, and it quickly becomes clogged. Some craftsmen solve this by installing a homemade frame with a mesh made from a plastic window. The frame itself is cut from an ordinary plastic motor oil canister. Over time, the front panel begins to rattle and creak while driving. In this case, the problem lies in the instrument cluster wells, mounts, housings, wires, mounting blocks, air ducts, trim, and so on. Some Vesta owners solve the problem with the help of special anti-squeaking products, which can be purchased at car stores. Naturally, you will have to work hard - you will need to disassemble half of the front part of the cabin and treat all places with this product, tighten the casings and bolts. Often there are uneven gaps between the body and the hood. Sometimes they are very large, so they interfere with opening it or disable the lock. You will have to fix it yourself by adjusting the stop and lock. You will most likely need to use a file. The factory does not install branded hood gas struts, but dealers have them. But how necessary this is is for everyone to decide for themselves. The fuel filler door does not lock and there is no protection in the filler neck. The only thing that will help here is to buy a plug with a key. The ideal option would be a model from Logan. In the rear door, water penetrates into the wiring harness block in the area of the hole for the guide strip. You will have to remove the cover, use a rag or soft washer and mastic around the guide. Then everything is installed in place.

Another feature of the model is that all modifications have ABS, but not all have a button to turn it off. When overcoming mud or deep snow, the electronics will simply “strangle” the engine, and as a result the car will get stuck. In this case, there is only one solution - temporarily disable the system. To do this, disconnect the fuse in the mounting block or the connector of the speed sensor of one of the wheels.

It is also noted that wires and hoses under the hood often fray. To protect them, you should stock up on electrical tape and clamps. The first to suffer is the rubber hose, which over time rubs against the plastic corrugation on the engine shield. Also, other wires and hoses constantly rub against the decorative engine cover. In addition, sometimes the lid itself rattles, and this is eliminated using gaskets or plastic plugs that are installed under the plastic.

Modernization of Lada Vesta SV brakes

First of all, the modernization of the brake system of this car consists of eliminating the manufacturer’s shortcomings regarding the rear brake units, which for unknown reasons are still drum units.

In order to convert the drum design of Vesta's rear brakes to disk, you must have:

appropriate set of tools;
a set of restyled brake discs;

non-standard disk mounts;
calipers and pad sets;
support bearings if they need to be replaced.

Improving the salon

Well, we're done with the exterior, let's move on to the interior. There are many more questions about the interior than about the appearance. The main problems are impracticality due to materials and sound insulation. In general, Vesta tuning cannot be imagined without modifications to the interior. It's like painting the outside of a house but leaving everything old inside. By the way, what we wouldn’t touch in the cabin is the dashboard. It’s well made, simple, and most importantly intuitive. A million light bulbs, sensors, etc. don’t get in the way.

The most necessary things in the panel are visible, even a mark at a speed of 100 km/h so that the driver does not violate the speed limit. A basic armrest will work for the first time, but I would recommend replacing it, it’s inexpensive and makes life much easier. Returning to the impractical interior, I recommend purchasing and installing rubber pads on the carpet. This simple procedure will in the future save you from wasting effort on interior cleaning and dry cleaning. Sound insulation would be improved to the maximum. On Vesta there is insulation, but not yet enough to say “like on a foreign car.”

Fashionable tuning trends

Tuning Vesta is not only an improvement to the factory version of the car. Changes may affect not only the external exterior, but also the internal filling of the Lada. Many car owners install rear mud flaps first. The thing is that even the maximum configuration does not include this device. Strange why? It’s good that this attribute is available for free sale - you can buy mud flaps both from an official dealer and in most auto parts stores.

After this, it is advisable to purchase gas struts for the hood. The manufacturers of the Lada Vesta decided that the driver can simultaneously raise the hood and hold the support. Gas struts make the task much easier. All the car owner needs to do is slightly lift the hood.

The rear bumper cover will effectively protect the paintwork. The attribute is attached to it with ordinary double-sided tape with your own hands. There are linings made of plastic and stainless steel on sale.

Refinement of the Lada Vesta engine

Let's start with the fact that chip tuning of the Lada Vesta or any other gasoline or diesel car often remains a controversial issue. At the same time, this topic is actively discussed among owners of the Vesta model.

The fact is that chip tuning (reflashing the electronic engine control unit, ECU) is one of the simplest and most affordable ways to increase engine power, improve throttle response and elasticity of the internal combustion engine, increase fuel efficiency, as well as a number of other performance indicators.

Let's start with the fact that the Lada Vesta is a fairly large car in terms of weight and dimensions, and is also available with two naturally aspirated gasoline engines, which have a displacement of 1.6 and 1.8 liters. with a power of 106 hp. and 122 hp respectively. It is quite obvious that the desire to increase the power of the internal combustion engine without major modifications to the power unit itself is completely justified.

In practice, many Vesta owners, after chip tuning, note that the car began to drive better, the desired pickup from the bottom appeared, the “failure” was felt less or actually disappeared when the air conditioner was turned on. Also, some drivers, after reflashing the ECU, reliably record an increase in power, which, on average, ranges from 3 or 5 to 15 hp. without any intervention in the motor structure.

However, with all the advantages, doubts of this kind also arise, whether such manipulations can be considered safe, how chip tuning will subsequently affect the resource of the power plant, and also why the AvtoVAZ plant does not immediately increase the power programmatically, if such a possibility exists.

Let us immediately note that in addition to power, the plant also takes into account the engine’s compliance with environmental standards, which are constantly becoming stricter. As a result, the engine is for the sake of the environment. You should also remember about the transport tax, which is calculated based on the power of the internal combustion engine. It turns out that from this side the less powerful unit looks more attractive to the buyer.

We can also add to this that the basic firmware is a kind of “average” option in all respects. In practice, this means that the manufacturer makes little effort to get the most out of the engine. The main thing is that the power of the power plant fits into the declared passport data, although often practical measurements show that the real power is even less.

Chip tuning of Lada Vesta engines

The operation of modern power plants is controlled and monitored using on-board computers, as well as using special electronic control units that manage various engine systems, from power supply to control of the exhaust of a particular engine, while synchronizing the interaction of all its units.

The chip tuning procedure itself involves setting other, more efficient parameters of motors as a result of changes in their control programs or, as professional motorists say, by reflashing memory cards of motor operation.

At the same time, the ability to access these cards is carried out using special equipment, again in the presence of professional programs and with the participation of special engaged personnel.

Flashing of engines is carried out using the diagnostic port (denoted as OBD), by correcting the control programs of the motors by changing modes:

supply of air-fuel mixtures;
ignition timing angles;
operating temperature, turning catalysts on and off, as well as by adjusting other characteristics of power units.

And here the question involuntarily arises: is it possible, in principle, to reflash the engines of the Lada Vesta SV in your own garage and carry out these manipulations on your own?

And the answer will be in the affirmative, because many of our garage Lefties have mastered chip tuning procedures even better than professionals at dealer car services, using either home computers or modern mobile devices as equipment for flashing. As for programs for performing chip tuning manipulations, there are plenty of them in the open network.

Lada Vesta SV cross - bumper tuning

External tuning can change the exterior of a car; most often it begins with modifying the bumpers, especially on sports cars. Body kits not only add individuality to the car, but also can significantly reduce friction between air masses while driving. To install the parts, use cream or double-sided tape. If we are talking about heavy elements, they can be mounted using clamps or self-tapping screws. You can purchase a body kit from a dealer company.

For the Lada Cross station wagon, tuning can be done using standard linings, protective fragments of headlights, body panels, wings, skirts, rear and front spoilers. Colors and options can always be found on the manufacturer’s catalog pages.

Visit the service station regularly

In this case, you will have to regularly visit the service station, purchase certain spare parts, and carry out repair work. There is practically no pleasure from using such a vehicle, but there are “full of worries.”

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Installing the hood seal

The rubber band from the factory is installed only in the center, and there is nothing at the edges. Why couldn't it be done around the entire perimeter? The car would cost 500 rubles more, but it would be clean under the hood!

Let's glue some 2mm construction sealant here.

But first we degrease the surface with a special degreaser, and then warm it up. After that, everything is easily glued and looks like this.

There is nothing complicated, just take it and glue it. The main thing is to degrease thoroughly. The result is great. After this, it will be much cleaner under the hood. We will put all minor issues in order.

New VAZ – Lada 4×4 (Lada 4×4 Vision) 2022

Production of Lada 4×4 with a new interior started in Togliatti on November 27, 2022. But sales of the updated SUVs will begin in 2022. AvtoVAZ representatives assure that the price of the classic Niva with a more modern interior will remain at the level of the pre-reform car. And this starts from 524 thousand rubles for a three-door model in the basic configuration.

Lada 4×4 Vision 2022 – interior

What's new in the interior of a domestic SUV?

A completely new front panel with three rotating knobs responsible for the climate control settings. The handles on the center console are clearly visible. At the same time, for their proper operation, the assemblers, of course, had to install heater and recirculation dampers with electric drives in the depths of the panel.
The ventilation deflectors have increased in size, and the glove box has received a larger usable volume.
A modernized steering wheel and a new instrument panel are installed (analog scales with white backlight and a real on-board computer).
There is a pair of 12-volt outlets at the bottom of the center console. And the ERA-GLONASS system with a block of notification buttons on the ceiling.
The windshield pillars now have linings. The ceiling upholstery is no longer stretched, but molded. New handrails and sun visors are used.

Lada 4×4 Vision 2022 – exterior

Changes in the exterior design of the body were introduced when updating only the Lada 4×4 Urban. These versions are equipped with a new front bumper with built-in round fog lights. At the auto show, the concept version presented amazed the public with its updated and unusual shapes, aggressiveness and difference from the previous generation of Niva.

Developers and designers presented a muscular car, which was created under the influence of the X-Face concept, which is actively used for the entire range of Lada cars.

Particularly noteworthy are the X-shaped stampings on the side of the Niva 2022, enlarged wheels and the presence of a large number of LEDs in both the front and rear optics.

The goal of the creators was to make the crossover visually three-door, but in fact it has five functional doors. The handles of the second door are originally hidden in the surface of the doors to create a visual absence of unnecessary elements.

This specificity is planned to be preserved in the production version of the Niva for the 2020 model year (Lada 4×4).

The design decision to modernize the new body was implemented carefully and competently: the distinctive features of the Niva remained, harmoniously combined with the modern body.

Visually noticeable are the highlighted upper parts of the turn signals, the elongated rectangular hood, and the taillights are designed in the “six” style.

X-graphics are applied to the body, including the sides and other details that attract attention

The design of the Niva 2022 will remain virtually unchanged during the launch of mass production; only certain minor proportions will be changed.

Release date of the new Lada 4×4 Vision

The date for the start of mass production and the cost of the Niva 2022 have not yet been announced. If the developers are able to fully implement design and technical solutions regarding the gearbox, then the modernized Lada 4x4 will be more expensive than the latest generation Duster. But if the crossover competes with Renault, this will not provoke significant dumping.

The launch of mass production is planned for 2020-2021, and the cost of the new Niva will be twice as expensive as the standard version of the current generation Lada 4x4. Therefore, the car will say goodbye to the image of a budget all-terrain vehicle with the release of a new generation.

Parlor games

And now it’s time to pay attention to the interior decoration of the legend of the domestic automobile industry. Tuning the interior of the Lada Vesta provides for improved sound insulation and increased comfort. Many car owners, having improved the car interior, came to the conclusion that the most acceptable would be to make the following changes to the basic package:

Modification of the front seats (installation of a new height level).
Installation of "multi-steering wheel".

Multifunctional steering wheel
Installing protection for the cabin filter.
Installation of additional control buttons.
Use of additional accessories and devices.

There is another area that can also be modernized. We are talking about the technical characteristics of the car. The lowered Lada Vesta is a classic version of external tuning. But how did it happen that she drives faster and the engine behaves more confidently?

It's all about an individual approach. The basic equipment is good, but no one forbids the car owner to modify the suspension and engine. Chip tuning using a special program will help increase engine performance and endurance.

Tuning bumper X-Mug 2.0 (with splitter)

After 1.5 months, the first real photos of the bumper tuning appeared in several colors. Price - 4200 rubles. You will most likely have to pay another 1,900 rubles for painting. Thus, the cost of the finished part is 6,100 rubles.

Author of the photo

This bumper is suitable for those who are ready to get rid of the chrome in the front of the car, as well as remove the “rook” from the radiator grille. By the way, the “Xmug” and “Xmug Sport” body kits are also presented for Lada Granta and Kalina cars.

Author of the photo

All mounting holes match the standard ones. The towing hook is exactly in place. The lowering of the bumper is 3-4 cm. Price - 5500 rubles for an unpainted part; for painting you will have to pay an additional 2200 to 4500 rubles.

Let us remind you that we previously looked at other ways to change Vesta’s appearance. For example, installing pipes down the bumper and tuning the radiator grille.

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Everything you need to know about tuning

The pride of the domestic automotive industry often becomes a kind of canvas for the creative realization of the car owner. Lowering the Lada Vesta, installing spoilers and linings, engine firmware and suspension improvements - all this will help create a completely new car that will look more decent and behave more confidently on the road. Now many service stations and showrooms offer a new type of car modernization - this is 3D tuning, which allows you to predict possible changes by creating a virtual model.

Switching to a more economical type of fuel is also a unique type of tuning for the Lada Vesta.

Tuning optics and headlights of Lada Vesta Cross

There are two most common modification options:

Installation of lensed headlights. A new lensed optics was developed in Barnaul. Its prices are slightly higher than for standard optics, but the characteristics are much better and the appearance is more attractive. At the moment it is just starting to go on sale, but this optics update will certainly suit the new version of Lada Vesta.
Installation of eyelashes. Now it is the only option for improving optics and headlights. Considering that the lights are already produced with internal dimming, there is no point in disassembling and painting them. And decorating the feet or the headlights themselves with eyelashes is a great way to stand out from other cars, which does not require large investments.

Tuning using roof rails

Earlier generations of the Lada Vesta SV (namely from 2015 until 2017) came without roof rails. And the market for accessories in the form of roof rails, as well as airboxes and mounts for car tents contains mainly kits to improve both the safety of bodies and the aesthetics of appearance, as well as the luggage capabilities of AvtoVAZ cars from previous years of production.

To install roof rails, as well as airboxes, no special skills are required even for beginners in our garage community.

Front suspension Lada Vesta

In the car's operating instructions, the manufacturer indicates that the front suspension of the Lada Vesta is independent and equipped with shock absorber struts (gas-filled). They are hydraulic, with a double-acting telescopic design. These struts consist of shock absorbers and coil springs (barrel-shaped), and the suspension kit, in addition to them, includes lower wishbones and anti-roll bars, this entire structure is mounted on a subframe.

The originality of the Lada Vesta suspension is due to a completely new approach to the problem of driving on domestic roads and creating a competitive car. Engineers tried to implement the most optimal technical solutions in the front suspension of the car.

A subframe was added, on which the motor support points (two) were located. It was decided to leave the MacPherson struts, since they are considered the most popular in the world. But the main feature of the new “West” suspension, the designers believe, is that, in contrast to the longitudinal extension of the “eight” and its wishbone, the manufacturer began to install an L-shaped lever with a caster angle of 5°. It bears all the main loads (longitudinal as well as transverse).

All these engineering innovations have led to excellent results:

Driving on straight sections of roads has become noticeably more confident, and steering sensitivity has increased significantly. It has now become much easier to determine what position the front wheels are in;
When cornering, when you “play” with the brake or gas pedal, you no longer feel wobbling, shaking, etc. Previous Lada car models were “sinful” of this;
If, when cornering, you encounter a washboard-type section or worse, vibrations are almost not felt, and the steering wheel does not jump out of your hands.

The AvtoVAZ manual contains the following information: The front suspension is independent, with telescopic hydraulic gas-filled double-acting shock absorbers, with coil springs mounted on the front suspension struts, lower wishbones and a stabilizer bar mounted on the subframe.

1 – additional subframe spar; 2 – front suspension subframe; 3 – lower front suspension arm; 4 – steering knuckle with hub assembly; 5 – telescopic front suspension strut assembly; 6 – stabilizer bar with struts assembly

Vesta front suspension diagram: 1 - ball joint; 2 — lever; 3 — steering knuckle; 4 — stabilizer bar; 5 — shock absorber strut; 6 - spring; 7 — front subframe; 8 — longitudinal beam of the front subframe.

The front suspension of Vesta is completely original. A subframe appeared on which two engine support points (stretch) were placed. The other two support points of the power unit are located on the side members. MacPherson struts remain. The main feature of the Vesta’s front suspension is that instead of the “eight” longitudinal brace and wishbone, one L-shaped lever with a castor of 5 degrees appeared (see.

From the point of view of handling, the mutual understanding between the driver and the car turned out to be successful. Driving in a straight line is confident, with a clear sense of zero steering position. When turning corners when increasing the gas or braking, there are no familiar wobbles or shaking (as was the case on Lada cars of previous years). When turning on uneven roads, vibrations practically do not come to the steering wheel. The steering wheel does not break out of your hands, and reliable feedback is maintained.

Question to AvtoVAZ: Why was the subframe fixed rigidly (without damper cushions)?

Is it worth doing chip tuning of Lada Vesta: disadvantages and possible consequences

It is quite obvious that many owners are interested in how firmware changes affect engine life, whether the warranty on the new car is still valid, etc. First of all, you need to understand that the chipped engine of the Lada Vesta and any other car will have a shorter lifespan compared to the stock version.

At the same time, flashing only one cannot significantly reduce the life of the internal combustion engine. More precisely, the reduction in engine life is around 5-7%. However, this can be stated if the chip tuning was performed by professionals, high-quality software was used, etc.

The high probability of accelerated failure concerns the gearbox rather than the engine, since the load on the gearbox will inevitably increase

You should be especially careful when chipping a Lada Vesta with an AMT robotic gearbox. To implement the task correctly, it is also necessary to modify the “robot’s” firmware, and in this case additional difficulties arise

As far as the vehicle warranty is concerned, no one will be connected to the ECU as part of normal maintenance. However, if problems arise with the engine or gearbox, and the client decides to apply for warranty service, the fact that the factory firmware has been changed will be established. It is logical that this will serve as a strong argument in favor of the dealer completely waiving its warranty obligations.

Some car enthusiasts practice a method of saving the factory program, which is “poured” back into the ECU of a warranty vehicle if problems begin with the engine or gearbox. However, this method also does not always work.

You also need to take into account that the factory firmware was tested by specialists in the factory; the internal combustion engine with such software was tested in a variety of conditions. As for alternative firmware, in any case it will be an individual modification of the standard program.

Large tuning studios, in the process of creating firmware, necessarily “test” the program by installing the car on special stands, reading various data, monitoring the operation of the engine in all modes, etc. Often the engine of test samples is even disassembled and its condition is visually assessed.

Also, often after chipping, an additional “break-in” is practiced online, that is, correction occurs directly while driving in real time. Such studios provide a guarantee, and such chip tuning itself can be considered safe. The only thing that makes sense is that the price of reflashing the ECU will be quite high.

Given the high cost of chipping, professionals, as a rule, will always have more affordable offers. At the same time, you need to be prepared for the fact that such firmware is “no name”, that is, without indicating the author of the assembly, in this case no one tests or tests it. There are also no guarantees.

In practice, large studios usually warn about possible risks for the car owner, small organizations can only partially address this issue, chipmakers from the garage will simply “upload” unknown software at their own peril and risk. It’s good if garage craftsmen carry out additional running-in and calibration, since many do not even do this. Moreover, in the latter case, the warranty ends when the car leaves the garage.

As a rule, after using programs that are freely available, there are frequent cases of increased fuel consumption, floating speed, rapid failure of the catalyst, etc. Sometimes, in order to increase power, non-professionals “drive” the engine into operating mode only on rich mixtures and shift the OZ so that the engine operates on the verge of detonation.

It also happens the other way around, when the customizer practically does not change important parameters in order to protect himself from possible risks. However, the result of such chip-tuning is almost invisible, although you still have to pay for the service.

Is chip tuning as effective as various car services advertise?

The possibilities of increasing linear and rotational power by almost half, and reducing fuel consumption by a third with the help of flashing are quite dubious, since these statements directly contradict the laws of thermodynamics and, in particular, the Carnot cycle or the law of converting heat into mechanical work.

Using various programs, it is impossible to significantly increase the performance of certain internal combustion engines by increasing the heat of combustion of the fuel, which has finite values, as well as by using ignition timing. If there are improvements, it is within a few percentage units.

At the same time, it is necessary to take into account the possible consequences of chip tuning procedures, namely, an increase in the temperature conditions of fuel combustion, which leads to a significant increase in CO emissions. The same gas that causes the greatest harm to natural ecosystems, and also due to which global warming processes occur.

However, in addition to global harm, chip tuning can cause quite specific damage to the owner of the same Lada Vesta SV due to a significant reduction in the engine’s service life, as well as by reducing the effective operation of an expensive catalyst.

Lada Vesta Turbo Cross Sedan › Logbook › Super suspension for Lada Vesta

Vesta will soon be two years old, but there is still no sane tuning that would significantly improve driving characteristics. But drive, in fact, is the whole quintessence of a car - we drive and enjoy the ride, and not at all from the styling, where we have hung a little frill, and the vegetable itself is a vegetable.

It was the first approach to improving the car’s properties that attracted me to the Lada Vesta KMS built by KMS-Tuning.

Of course, attempts to improve the standard characteristics of the chassis have been made before, the simplest in the form of banal trimming of the springs, and the option is a little more complicated with the installation of initially shorter ones, but there has still not been an integrated approach to Vesta’s suspension.

What is the difference between the kmstuning approach? The fact is that they changed not only the springs, but also the shock absorbers; moreover, at the rear they returned the classic pre-wheel drive VAZ design with the shock absorber integrated into the spring. And after the mechanical installation, we set it all up, including on the race track (!).

For those who do not have a time limit, I will describe it. It turned out GREAT! Vesta is already one of the class leaders in handling, but with this suspension it turns into something thoroughbred and at the same time not devoid of comfort.

The only thing that overshadows the price of this kit, although every invested ruble is obviously not wasted.

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Body improvements of Vesta SV

The auto tuning market offers a variety of all kinds of accessories and body kits for the bodywork of domestic cars in the form of:

overlays;
spoilers;
deflectors;
and other elements to give freshness to the appearance of the car.

In particular, recently even ready-made conceptual tuning solutions have appeared, which were developed by professional designers, including AvtoVAZ subsidiary companies, in the form of body kits. For example, such a conceptual solution as Vesta X mug contains a set of body kits (both front bumpers and rear, as well as side moldings), with which you can independently transform Vesta’s appearance.

At the same time, this set of accessories can not only give the Lada a bright look, but also improve its aerodynamics (due to which the tires’ grip on the road will increase, and this, in turn, will have a beneficial effect on both the handling and safety of the car), and will also allow for increased air flow to the engine.

Vesta X mug concept kit

Vesta X mug concept body kit

By the way, this conceptual body kit can be chosen either in body color or unpainted, for subsequent independent application of paint of the desired color, and you can also take a set in a contrasting color compared to Vesta’s body (but then you will have to bother with re-registration of registration documents for the car) .