What is the factory interior of a VAZ 2110 vehicle like? It is durable and reliable, and the interior space is rationally organized. However, drivers note that the level of comfort is too low, so they prefer to improve the interior at their own discretion. So, let's look at what exactly can be improved and how to do it correctly.
Instrument panel tuning
The factory instrument panel of the VAZ-2110 is not sophisticated enough, but it is quite possible to add originality to it by inserting updated measuring instruments and replacing the backlight. You can do tuning 2110 in several ways:
- Completely modify the entire instrument panel with your own hands, that is, paint the numbers and arrows with special luminescent paint. After this, install LED lighting under the heater switches and under the tachometer.
- Purchase ready-made inserts for the dashboard (a wide range of them can be found in regular automotive markets).
- Buy and attach a new panel panel, on which all the instruments are located (you can use both pointer and digital) with additional devices.
- Install a panel from another car brand that you like best (in this situation, modifications to the dashboard will definitely be needed).
Where to start changing the interior of Lada 2110
Disassembling the interior will not be difficult and will take no more than 3 hours, even for a person without experience. First, you need to remove the car seats so that they do not interfere with work, then gradually remove all the interior trim without damaging the panel wiring. There are quite a lot of wires here, so it is necessary to label each connector so as not to get confused during reinstallation.
The wiring also needs to be removed and inspected for cracks, signs of corrosion or burnout in the factory winding. In most cases, after a long period of use, the car's wiring needs to be replaced.
To do this, perform the following steps:
- Familiarize yourself with the electrical diagram of the car;
- Remove the front interior panel;
- Carefully inspect the wiring, especially those wires that are connected to the windshield wiper mechanism and headlights of the front group.
- Remove the damaged wiring and replace it with a new one.
Noise insulation
Do you want to tune the VAZ 2110 yourself? Then you can improve the sound insulation of the cabin. Finding high-quality material for insulating a car is a difficult task, but the future result of your work directly depends on it. Do not forget to prepare all the necessary tools before taking the first steps to create soundproof structures.
It is best to do this work not in the winter, but in the warm season, for example, in spring or summer. And most importantly, free yourself the whole day and devote it to your car. Of course, choose a material that does not get wet. Today, car enthusiasts for tuning 2110 distinguish five types of material that absorb noise quite well:
- to reduce vibration;
- to reduce noise from outside;
- for sound isolation;
- thermal insulation material;
- material that prevents squeaking.
You need to remove the clamps or screws to dismantle the casing. Ultimately, only the metal frame should remain. Remember that the car body is treated with a special solution that minimizes the risk of corrosion. Experts recommend removing this layer. You don’t have to worry, the metal won’t start to rot, since the soundproofing material for the casing will not allow moisture to pass through to the frame of the car.
Interior reupholstery and materials
Reupholstering the interior with leatherette, leather or other fabric is a long and painstaking task, and without experience in such work, it is unlikely that you will be able to perform such tuning efficiently and with your own hands. But even before entrusting the work to a master, it is worth choosing the right material for each surface. For example, some people cover the front panel with fabric, even a very thick one. Not the most outstanding solution, since the fabric quickly fades in the sun, absorbs dust and dirt from hands, and after a few months only memories will remain from the freshly re-covered panel.
The best materials for reupholstering the interior, door panels, panels and pillars are good leatherette, or as sellers call it, to be on trend, vinyl leather. For the ceiling, door panels and rear panel, thick automotive fabric, carpet or the same leather substitute is perfect. For seat reupholstery, special automotive upholstery fabric or Alcantara is still unrivaled.
Headlight tuning
Since the lamps of domestic cars provide unattractive and even poor-quality lighting on the road, many people tune the VAZ 2110 with their own hands. Today, there are three options for replacing electric headlight bulbs:
- Electric halogen lamps. Automotive stores offer a wide selection of such lamps to improve the light of headlights. All kinds of standard sizes.
- Xenon electric lamps. This 2110 tuning is quite popular and is considered the best in our time. But it also has some disadvantages. The most basic of them is the high price of products, regardless of the manufacturer.
- GT type lamps. For tuning the VAZ 2110, this lamp option is considered the most relevant. Their design is best suited to improve the domestic car. Many also note the excellent combination of price and quality.
Replacing seats
Most often, car seats are the first thing experts recommend starting with when tuning the interior of a VAZ-2110. The factory version of the “tens” seats, to put it mildly, does not make staying in the car comfortable. And if you still love fast driving, then new sports seats are undoubtedly necessary. We offer the following types of seat tuning:
- A cheaper option is to dismantle and modernize previously installed seats. You can remove the entire cover, change the inserts, and also purchase a “fresh” cover at a sewing workshop.
- The second option is to install new chairs to replace the old ones. Today you can find a large number of non-original replacements for factory seats. Many experts offer this option - buying seats removed from some damaged foreign car, which is disassembled for parts. However, you will have to redo the mounts.
In addition, you will install heated seats and electric drives, which, of course, will increase driving comfort for the driver and passengers.
Removing door trim in Lada 2110
The first step is to remove the factory upholstery. This must be done carefully and approximately in the following sequence:
- Using a screwdriver, unscrew the screws that hold the factory upholstery in place.
- Remove the handle for lowering/raising the door glass, for which you must first remove the lock.
- Remove the panel holding the door handle.
- Unscrew the door lock button.
- Lightly pry up the upholstery with a screwdriver and carefully remove it. Plastic pistons are used to secure it. They may be broken when dismantling the casing, but this is not a problem - you can buy new ones in the store.
Door trim
Tuning the VAZ 2110 interior also includes replacing the door trim. Think carefully about your design before you begin. Draw new elements on paper in advance and select a color scheme. This will help avoid ridicule from passengers. If we talk about the door trim, then you will need to remove all the decorative elements and cover them with fabric.
Refinement of door trim in Lada 2110
From the door trim, the removal of which was discussed above, it is necessary to remove the top layer of factory material. This is necessary so that the leather substitute sticks better. Similar to how leatherette was glued to the panel, you need to cut the material along the contour, lubricate the mating surfaces with glue, wait 10 minutes and carefully align them. If desired, you can also glue a cord with neon lighting in the area of the door handle. This way it will be more noticeable in the dark, and the door will look even more attractive.
Similarly, it is necessary to glue the upholstery of each door.
Gearbox tuning
If you want to tune the 2110 yourself, then pay attention to the transmission. The 5-speed gearbox is becoming a thing of the past. Adding a sixth gear, even though it is an expensive and rather time-consuming process, pays off: short gears allow the engine to quickly gain maximum power, and therefore high speed. And before tuning, decide: do you want to change gears rarely or not let go of the transmission lever? It is clear that the first option is more tempting.
When you have worked on the gearbox and engine, do not forget about the clutch. The factory clutch of a domestic car is short-lived. It is best to replace it with a foreign analogue. In addition, take care of reducing the limited slip differential, because for the Lada this is not a question of “steepness”, but of its safety.
Tuning steering wheel VAZ 2110
And, of course, the steering wheel requires, if not replacement, then at least re-upholstery. It is better to use a special material for covering the steering wheel, since traditional materials for upholstering the interior will float on your palms, as a result it will become even worse than it was, although it is quite difficult to find something worse than factory hard plastic. Many people try to simply install steering wheels from foreign cars or use a purchased tuned steering wheel.
And this is only part of the changes that can be made to the aesthetics and practicality of the salon by doing everything yourself. The only thing you need to consider when choosing a method and material for interior tuning is not to skimp on good material. Then the salon will become bright, cozy and original. Good luck to everyone!
Other accessories
In the list of pleasant little things for tuning the interior of the 2110 with your own hands, you will find many parts that are sold in literally every car store:
- Pedal covers are an inexpensive and nice addition. In addition to their attractive appearance, they improve pedaling comfort.
- If you want to improve the entire front panel, you need to be a real sculptor. That’s why many people advise purchasing a pre-improved dashboard to match your design.
- Acoustics. This issue deserves special attention - acoustics do not add comfort when moving and do not improve appearance. Acoustics improves sound quality, which is an undeniable advantage of tuning.
- A non-original steering wheel on a VAZ-2110 is a fairly common occurrence. Today you can choose literally any version of the steering wheel, which you can buy at any auto store.
The above-mentioned accessories are not all that can be used in such a matter as tuning a VAZ 2110. Try to make your car a little better by replacing at least some little things. After the first improvements, you will already feel the need for future improvement of your “iron horse”.
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