Installation of a hard ceiling VAZ 2101, 2106, 2107 classic

I was replacing the ceiling trim on a VAZ classic (tensioned), I decided to share tips and photos of the process.

Replacing the ceiling trim of a VAZ

Replacing the ceiling must begin with dismantling the front and rear windows, removing the handles and injury protection with visors. The sheathing itself is attached to the ceiling using metal arches and small metal latches under the door and glass seals.

After removing the glass, you can then remove all the metal latches around the perimeter of the casing. We save them, as practice shows, in order to stretch a new ceiling well, you need a larger number of latches than in the factory cladding version. The thing is that at the factory, in addition to the fact that the ceiling is fastened with latches, it is also glued along the bend. To compensate for the lack of glue, it is necessary to use more fasteners.

After all the fasteners have been removed, you can remove the arches, this must be done very carefully, as you can break the fasteners. It is necessary to remove the arches from the passenger side, not the driver.

Next, we spread the new ceiling upholstery, and one by one we move the arches from the old ceiling to the new one. The new casing has stampings (not always visible) along which it is necessary to cut off the loop in which the arc is attached.

New ceiling laid out

The arcs were rearranged into new casing

The ceiling is installed on one side only; the arcs are located more often on the back of the casing.

It is necessary to put white (yellow) fasteners on the arches. You need to start stretching the ceiling from the rear window. The arcs are installed first with one end in the black cap, and the other with a plastic tube in the hole in the body.

White tube fastener

We first install the arcs themselves, with the ceiling not stretched, and after fastening, we pull the arc towards ourselves, thereby stretching the ceiling. Be careful here; under no circumstances should you tear the ceiling.

When installing arches, try to stretch the ceiling as much as possible, since it will be difficult to do this later.

You should get something like this

Next, we take the ceiling in front and pull it slightly forward to tighten the front part of the trim and secure it with fasteners on the windshield frame. Next, the last arc near the rear window also needs to be secured by the tongue.

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Changing the ceiling of a VAZ 2107

VAZ 2107 (seven) is a classic, in the past the pride and beauty of the Volga Automobile Plant. Currently, this morally and technically outdated car has ceased to be produced, but until recently it was not only sold by the car plant, but what is most surprising was that it found its buyers! In fact, the answer is simple - the simplicity of the design, the unique appearance and price of the car did not leave other models in this category much chance of winning the fight for a buyer. As a rule, the owner of the “seven” was a not very rich car owner, who with his own hands could not only go through all the “guts” of his iron friend in the middle of a field, “on his knees,” but also significantly improve its appearance and technical characteristics. That is, the owner, who was not indifferent to his car, sooner or later still began to tune his car to one degree or another.

Hood

The seven's hood is glued with shim.
The STP kit includes the necessary elements for noise and vibration insulation. They are cut out in shape to perfectly match the body geometry of the VAZ 2107, so there is no need to cut anything out.

Before applying Vibroplast, clean and degrease surfaces using white spirit.
Heat the vibration filter element using a hair dryer.
Carefully peel off the protective film and glue the material onto the hood.
Use a special roller to carefully roll the insulation.
The second layer is the Accent noise absorber.

The hood is soundproofed to prevent the engine from freezing in winter. That is, Shumka actually becomes thermal insulation. But this is not at all extra work from the point of view of getting rid of noise and vibrations. Don't ignore this stage.

What is this operation and what is hidden behind the word tuning?

Firstly. Tuning is a change, an improvement to suit your personal needs, that is, in essence, adjusting the product to suit you;
Secondly. Tuning is divided into 3 stages:

Engine.
Appearance.
Salon.

This procedure was in demand more than ever in the domestic automotive market. Ask why? Yes, because a new domestic car is like a new apartment - no repairs, no conditions. Theoretically, you can use it, but is it convenient?

Usually all improvement work starts with the engine, this is:

Carburetor improvement;
Replacement of valves, spark plugs and armored wires with foreign ones
Installing a zero-resistance air filter;
Installation of lambda probe;
Enlargement of the combustion chamber.

The interior of the Seven is so unattractive that you can redo literally everything here without hesitation or regret. Removing, reupholstering, and replacing the VAZ 2107 ceiling is a standard procedure for owners of used cars.

Also some of the most common jobs are:

Reupholstery of seats, interior;
Installation of electric windows;
Improvement of the heater, in particular the left pipe;
Noise insulation;
Installation of a smaller diameter steering wheel, decent acoustics.

External tuning includes:

Body painting;
Installation of alloy wheels, body kits;
Tinting.

Do I need this? Everyone decides for themselves.

In essence, tuning the “Seven” does not require large financial investments, but it brings enough “hemorrhoids” to the performer of this trick. In general, this activity qualifies as a hobby, a passion, much like collecting stamps... Most car owners pay too much attention to the external appearance of the “iron horse” while forgetting about the car’s interior. But the quality and materials of the interior directly affect the comfort of driving a car. Therefore, the entire impression of tuning the interior depends on the condition of the VAZ 2107’s ceiling upholstery . To get a taste for it, I would first suggest changing the steering wheel to a more modern model, after which you can move on to the interior itself. For example, purchase additional sets of accessories for the dashboard, since there is nowhere to put ordinary small things in the cabin, and these simple pockets and recesses are the best suited for storing various small things. Just looking at the classic Lada, I immediately have an irresistible desire to change something about it. And therefore, in this article I propose to analyze such a moment as tuning the ceiling of a VAZ 2107, which includes replacing the rear view mirror and sun visors. Next, we present to your attention detailed instructions - VAZ 2107 ceiling tuning.

What seats can be installed?

If we talk about the standard seats of the VAZ 2107, they cannot boast of originality and the fact that they provide an ideal fit. This can be explained simply: the VAZ is a budget car and the manufacturer’s installation of special expensive seats on it would cause a significant increase in the price of the car.

In addition, we must take into account that people have different weights and configurations. A seat that may be comfortable for one person may not be suitable for another. That is why, in order to improve the appearance of the car, as well as to choose the most comfortable seat for the driver, many car enthusiasts install seats from other cars on the VAZ 2107.

Racing

This is the most expensive option and is very rarely chosen for VAZ. Such seats are used by racing drivers, and their price can be comparable to the cost of a “seven”.

When creating such models, fiberglass is used. Their main feature is that the back and pillow have a one-piece design. To perfectly fit the seat to the driver's figure, special inserts are used.

The racing seat back and cushion are a one-piece design

Although the seat is highly durable and reliable and perfectly follows the driver’s figure, getting in and out becomes more difficult. The fact that the backrest and cushion are made of fiberglass makes driving on our roads unbearable. These seats can only be used if the car is racing.

Sports

If we compare racing and sports seats, the latter have backrest adjustment, as well as shoulder rests, hip and back support. They are quite comfortable, which allows the driver to drive the car comfortably. The sports seats are equipped with a four-point belt, which ensures high safety. It should be taken into account that sports seats are comfortable if there is a hard suspension; if it is soft, then such seats are not suitable for long trips.

Sports seats provide high safety

Anatomical or ultra-comfortable

If you prefer a comfortable and slow ride, then you should choose anatomical seats. These seats provide a comfortable seating position and good torso support during sharp turns or sharp maneuvers.

They have different adjustments that allow you to customize the chair for a specific person, taking into account his anatomical features. There are models in which heating is installed, and they also have the possibility of vibration massage. This solution allows you to drive a car for a long time, and a person will not feel pain in the back, neck or lower back even during long journeys.

Anatomical seats provide a comfortable and comfortable fit

Seats from foreign cars

Often VAZ 2107 owners install seats from foreign cars in them. There are many options, but the most commonly used are the following, as they require little or no modification:

seats from Mercedes W210 (1996);
Toyota Corolla (1993);
SKODA and Fiat.

Volkswagen seats fit well, but their disadvantage is that the seating position is high and therefore this solution is suitable for people of short or average height. When installing seats from Peugeot and Nissan, you will have to work hard, since their fastenings are slightly mismatched. To more securely fix a chair from a foreign car in the body of a VAZ 2107, it may be necessary to create additional holes.

Seats from different foreign cars are suitable for VAZ 2107

Why is such a ceiling needed?

From the factory, all VAZ 2107 cars are equipped with a suspended ceiling, which has some disadvantages. Due to these shortcomings, some car owners are trying to replace it with a VAZ 2107 hardtop. You can do this yourself, and you don’t need to go to a car service center to carry out easy tuning of the interior.

First, let's look at why many owners of sevens strive to replace the soft ceiling with a hard one. The reasons for this are varied:

The standard suspended ceiling does not have an attractive appearance, so when modernizing the interior, it is important to update the roof.
Over the course of the car's operation, the upholstery becomes very yellow, which greatly spoils the interior of the car.
A thin layer of material does not in any way affect the noise reduction of the car roof.
The soft upholstery is easily damaged, so it is enough to catch it with a sharp object to disturb the interior of the car.

In addition, various additional elements can be attached to the hard ceiling, for example, lampshades for illuminating the interior of a car. Once you decide to modernize your roof, you won’t need to invent anything. Ready-made roof options are available in automotive stores or can be found on the Internet. Installing such a roof takes a minimum of time, and as a result, the interior of the Seven becomes more modern. When carrying out such restyling of the ceiling with your own hands, we recommend that you simultaneously reduce the noise of the roof.

But even installing a ready-made rigid base is a simple option that not all car owners agree to. After all, if you carry out modernization, it is advisable to do it in such a way that the roof completely satisfies the owner of the car. To do this, you will need to make the ceiling for the interior of a VAZ 2107 car with your own hands. This will require more time and effort than with a purchased hard ceiling option, but the wait and effort are completely worth it.

Installing a hard ceiling on a car

Installing a factory-produced hard roof is a snap. Fastening is carried out using standard places, and there is no need for additional modifications or changes. Detailed instructions on how to install a VAZ 2107 hard ceiling are described below.

The first step is to disconnect the negative terminal from the battery to eliminate the possibility of a short circuit.
Initially, the trim is removed, which can be done without dismantling the front and rear windows. However, you will need to remove the glass from the back or front in order to move the new structure into the car interior. It is recommended to remove the rear window. Some craftsmen resort to inserting the structure into the interior through the door, bending it slightly, but this option is too risky, as it can be damaged.
After removing the soft sheathing, it is necessary to clean the inner surface of the roof, followed by gluing noise-reducing materials.
The frame can be covered with carpet or other materials using special glue.
After this, you can begin installing the hard ceiling. If you use a hard roof on a VAZ 2107, then the process of installing it is that you need to alternately fix the structure around the perimeter with pistons.
The rubber door linings fit behind the new trim.
The handles are screwed on using M6x30 bolts.
The interior lighting is installed in place, and then the rear view mirror and visors are fixed.

It is also recommended to replace the visor trim, as they will stand out strongly and unsightly. For the cladding, the same material is used that is used to cover the hard ceiling on the seven. If, instead of a stretch ceiling, you decide to make a rigid structure with your own hands, then you will need fiberglass for this. Carpet is used for cladding, as it is an ideal option on which dirty spots are not visible, and it is resistant to mechanical stress. You can also cover a durable fiberglass frame with leatherette and other similar materials. The hard ceiling on a VAZ 2107 can be supplemented with a lampshade, for example, from a Lada Kalina car.

The principle of installing the lampshade on the roof of the seven is simple, and consists of performing the following steps:

Cut out a round base from chipboard, onto which the lampshade itself will later be attached.
Secure the chipboard base to the rigid ceiling frame with self-tapping screws (suitable in length) in the place where you plan to install the lampshade.
The free space formed between the frame and the chipboard template should be filled with polyurethane foam and allowed to dry for 24 hours.
Remove the remaining foam and cover the roof surface with carpet or other materials.

When installing a hard roof on a VAZ 2107, it is necessary to install the wiring, and at the end, when the base is secured, install a lamp with its connection. At this point, the procedure for installing a hard roof on a VAZ 2107 is completed, and as you can see, this process is not difficult and takes 2-3 hours. Depending on preferences and imagination, the hard roof can also be additionally equipped with other elements, which is within the capabilities of every car owner.

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Soundproofing

How to soundproof doors

So, we've sorted out the materials. Now it’s time to start directly installing the ShM on the VAZ 2113.

First of all, every driver strives to reduce the level of engine noise. It does not go through the hood, as some people think, but through the engine compartment. This means that if you properly perform a noise test on this part of the car, a significant effect can be achieved.

The door noise on the VAZ 2113 plays an important role.

This is especially important for drivers who are partial to good music.

Soundproofing doors helps solve the following problems:

The level of noise coming from the street will be reduced;
Knocks and squeaks produced by internal elements will be reduced;
The sound quality of musical compositions in the cabin will significantly improve, especially if the speakers are installed in the doors.

Here's how to do the procedure on a VAZ 2113 yourself:

The doors are being dismantled. The casing is dismantled.

Car soundproofing: panel processing

The next stage involves processing all internal elements of the door mechanisms, such as rods and wires, with Madeline. This is done so that they do not make squeaks or knock when the car shakes;
Next, the drainage holes are closed. The pieces are cut in the shape of a circle with a small allowance along the contour;

Covering technological holes

Soundproofing continues:

On the skin side, the metal of the door is covered with a sound absorber. As a rule, they try to cover the surface completely using materials 10 mm thick. The wires are brought out, the speaker is left open;
To reduce overall vibrations and resonance, the casing is also treated with materials.

Finally, the door is assembled.

If the above instructions are not complete enough, there is a reason to watch the video review, study photos, materials and diagrams. On our website you will find many interesting publications regarding sound insulation. Good luck!

VAZ 2106 roof lining replacement - we do it ourselves

How the process works

Quick car soundproofing

Creating sound insulation is a very important process that needs to be given due attention. If there is no money to have it done in a car service, then you can reproduce it yourself. It should be taken into account that the work is carried out in three stages: Initial stage: selection of material

As a material, it is better to choose vibroplast M2 and sound insulation Stizol

Initial stage: selection of material. As a material, it is better to choose M2 vibroplast and Stizol sound insulation.

Vehicle vibration and sound insulation

Preparing the car. To disassemble the car, you need to remove from the car:

All seats;
Dismantle the door panels, as well as remove the upholstery material from the ceiling;
Decorative door panels;
Seats;
Engine compartment partitions from the passenger compartment side;
Instrument panel and floor covering.

Factory vibration isolation can be either removed or left at the owner’s discretion. If you decide to leave the standard system, in this case it is worth carefully examining the condition of the material. If it becomes uneven and goes in waves, such material will be unsuitable and unnecessary in the future. And if it is in good condition, you don’t have to remove it from the car.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=N2WG8nwQuVA

Installation. In order to apply the material, it is necessary to degrease the body surfaces from all kinds of contaminants using solvent 646 or acetone and leave for 10 minutes. If necessary, this period can be extended.

The hood of the VAZ 2105 and its Shumka

Many experts and automotive specialists will advise using any porous material for sound insulation. Its peculiarity is that the air contained in the pores blocks and dampens noise well, and also retains heat. The pricing policy of the material is available to every car enthusiast. You can purchase a ready-made kit, which requires simple cutting of the material during installation. In this case, installation will be carried out thanks to the adhesive layer. Additionally, the use of fasteners or glue is not recommended. When choosing a material, it is worth considering its ability to be laid on mastic. The porous material is mainly designed to dampen low frequencies. As for high frequencies, cotton wool, felt material and carpet are suitable for sound insulation.

How to install sound insulation

Doors and their tuning

It is quite possible to do the installation yourself. The process goes like this:

It is recommended to glue the inside of the doors with Vibroplast. For these purposes, it must be pressed tightly using a roller. To facilitate installation, vibration-absorbing materials should be heated to 50 degrees. To do this, it is recommended to use a regular hair dryer. If you have a hair dryer available, the result will be even better, since heating occurs much faster this way;
It is necessary to start rolling from the central part to the edges of the material so that bubbles do not form. Although, at normal room temperature the material sticks well. Some vibration materials have an adhesive surface on one side, which facilitates the installation process;
The next step is to glue the entire remaining space of the car interior. The execution technique should be joint to joint. Only after this can activities be carried out to apply the selected soundproofing material. It must go on top of the Vibroplast. Do not forget that the material is applied with the adhesive side to the surface.

Vibroplast M1 and its indicators

When installing high-quality sound insulation, your driving will be quiet, without any noise or extraneous sounds. This system allows you to reduce the noise level by approximately 3 decibels. As noted above, the process can be easily done with your own hands, especially since the price of work in a car service center is quite high. You may need our suggested instructions. It is also recommended to view photos and videos on this topic that are available on the Internet.

What is this operation and what is hidden behind the word tuning?

Firstly. Tuning is a change, an improvement to suit your personal needs, that is, in essence, adjusting the product to suit you;
Secondly. Tuning is divided into 3 stages:

Engine.
Appearance.
Salon.

Usually all improvement work starts with the engine, this is:

Carburetor improvement;
Replacement of valves, spark plugs and armored wires with foreign ones
Installing a zero-resistance air filter;
Installation of lambda probe;
Enlargement of the combustion chamber.

Also some of the most common jobs are:

Reupholstery of seats, interior;
Installation of electric windows;
Improvement of the heater, in particular the left pipe;
Noise insulation;
Installation of a smaller diameter steering wheel, decent acoustics.

External tuning includes:

Body painting;
Installation of alloy wheels, body kits;
Tinting.

Do I need this? Everyone decides for themselves.

Front Panel

Some owners of “fours” modify and improve the dashboard, since the standard product has poor lighting of the instruments, the glove box and, in general, does not attract attention in any way

Dashboard

To improve the illumination of devices or change the color of the glow, you can use LED elements instead of light bulbs.

To improve the lighting of the dashboard, you can install LED elements instead of light bulbs

In addition, modern scales are often installed to make the instrumentation more attractive and readable. For such modifications, the panel will need to be removed from the car and disassembled, avoiding damage to the indicators, and then new scales must be glued on.

The dashboard of the VAZ 2104 can be modified by applying modern scales

Glove box

All owners of the car in question are aware of the problem with the glove box lock, which creaks, cracks and opens when hitting bumps. To solve this nuance, you can install magnets from computer hard drives instead of a standard lock and control it through a limit switch.

To ensure the glove compartment closes securely, you can install magnets from your computer hard drive.

Backlight

Another nuance of the front panel is the illumination of the glove compartment. On later VAZ 2104 models, although it is provided from the factory, it has such poor lighting that there is practically no sense in it. To improve the situation, you need to purchase a lamp of suitable size (VAZ 2110 glove box illumination) and an LED.

To illuminate the glove compartment, you can install a lamp from a VAZ 2110

To install a new part, remove the glove box itself and build the lamp into it, connecting the wires to the end switch and to the standard positive wire.

After installing the lamp, the lighting of the glove compartment improves significantly

Let's start with dismantling

Removing the sun visor

Pull the visor axle out of the holder by pulling it in your direction.

Three self-tapping screws are unscrewed with a Phillips screwdriver.

Removing the interior rear view mirror

Using a screwdriver, remove the decorative trim of the mirror bracket

Unscrew the two screws with a Phillips screwdriver

With a mirror, the issue is easily resolved - I bought a larger one and secured it on a standard mount, but the visors force me to make a choice - either re-tighten it with a carpet or buy tuning ones. For most, the second option is preferable; they both look and cope with their duties better than standard ones.

Removing a hard ceiling

Many car owners have a question: how to remove the hard ceiling on a VAZ 2107? Most of the advice boils down to the need to dismantle the windshield, but I suggest trying a more gentle, although also labor-intensive, method. I wanted to post a video, but I think we’ll make do with instructions and photos. In a VAZ 2107, replacing the ceiling begins with dismantling the rear seats, removing the side plastics on the rear and front pillars, as well as dismantling the front passenger door. After unscrewing all the fasteners on the ceiling, it easily fits into the opening of the removed passenger door. And although this method seems very difficult, believe me, the new ceiling upholstery of the VAZ 2107 is worth the effort!

Advice! Buy four new plastic plugs that secure the ceiling to the roof.

Removing the rear seats

Unscrew all fasteners

We take you out of the salon

Removing a soft ceiling

The soft ceiling lining of the VAZ 2107 can also be removed in two ways - both with removing the windshield and without dismantling it. In the second case, you will have to be a little nervous, since picking out the brackets holding the ceiling from under the windshield sealing rubber is not a pleasant task (it can be solved by using a screwdriver and some kind of mother).

In order to remove the ceiling of a VAZ 2107 with soft upholstery, you need to dismantle:

Door seals;
Handles above doors;
Sun visors.

We begin to remove the upholstery from the windshield. And then step by step:

We feel for the first arc (the first seam from the windshield);
We push it by the middle, towards the trunk;
The arc rotates around its axis, thereby weakening the upholstery;
We remove the arc from the side niche of the roof profile, slightly squeezing it in the center.
Further, with other arcs, in a similar order.

Now we are faced with the question of whether to stitch the leatherette so that we get hinges (a high-quality, but labor-intensive option with a big disadvantage - the seams are visible) or glue a new one directly onto the new skin.

In any case, having removed the ceiling from the VAZ 2107, you first need to wash it...

Old ceiling

...and cover it with material...

Sheathing Result

...or cover it with vinyl.

Vinyl

Removing the front seats

The seat needs to be pushed all the way forward, after which you can see two mounting bolts on the slide that need to be unscrewed. After this, the chair is moved back as much as possible, the two fastenings at the front are unscrewed. In this case, you need to unscrew the nut on the left with a No. 13 wrench. After these steps are completed, the chair can be easily removed from the interior, making it possible to repair it.

The front seat adjustment mechanisms are known to jam quite often, so they can also be disassembled for the following work:

cleaning from dirt,
applying lubricant,
repair, repair
replacing worn parts.

The VAZ skid consists of a limiter, a bracket for a screw rod, a lock for the internal guide, a rod, guides, sliders and a roller with a rubber ring, a spring, a latch, a back reinforcement, a cotter pin, a handle for the latch from the mechanism for moving the skid, and other parts.

To carry out the work, you need to dismantle the spring, remove the pin from the rod, unscrew the bolts from the mounting of the slide on the VAZ seat and remove the slide. After this, the cotter pin/screw rod is unscrewed (removed from the bracket), the sliders are moved along the guides, the rollers with limiters are removed, and the sliders are removed. Assembly is carried out in reverse order.

If the lock for the backrest position of the chair is broken, then in the store you need to purchase a spare part such as a lock comb, or the lock itself. Now you should cut off the broken part with a grinder and weld a new one, having previously covered the chair in places close to welding with a wet cloth so as not to burn it. If the repair is supposed to be done in a workshop, then car owners are advised to remove the seat trim, take out the foam rubber, springs and give only the frame, since the welder does not always work carefully. By the way, the seat upholstery can be washed or cleaned at the same time.

Tuning the interior of the "Seven"

It would be a good idea to reupholster the updated chair yourself. To do this, the old seat upholstery must be carefully ripped apart at the seams, moistening the places where it is glued to the cardboard elements with gasoline. The removed covering is used as a pattern, on the basis of which a blank is made from a suitable fabric. It is assembled using glue, thread or heat sealing. The foam elements and springs are updated, and new upholstery is put on the seat.

Changing the ceiling of a VAZ 2107

Ceiling on a VAZ 2106 car

In its current design, the VAZ 2106 ceiling performs several functions, including:

Classic. The classic function takes us back to the time when the presence of a ceiling (roof) formed the type of car body;
Security. The security function of a car ceiling is that it serves to retain heat during the cold season;
Decorative. The decorative function of the ceiling of the VAZ 2106 is that it is part of the interior of the car. It is by the condition of the interior ceiling that you can determine the degree of car maintenance.

Reasons for replacing or reupholstering the ceiling of a VAZ 2106

The main reasons for replacing or reupholstering the ceiling of a VAZ 2106 are:

Accidental damage to the ceiling due to careless work in the cabin
Failure of the interior ceiling due to its long-term use and natural wear
Tuning or pre-sale preparation of a car

In the first two cases with the VAZ 2106, the ceiling is replaced with the installation of a standard factory-colored ceiling. It comes, as a rule, in pastel colors, as well as white with shades and brown. As for the third option - VAZ 2106 ceiling tuning, here an arbitrary color is used, which the car enthusiast directly likes. As a rule, it can be very catchy and is associated with the tuned colors of the interior.

Is sound insulation really necessary?

This question can only be asked by owners of foreign cars who have never been to a VAZ-2107 showroom. Having driven once behind the wheel or as a passenger in a VAZ Seven, you immediately understand that sound insulation is necessary. In the cabin you can clearly hear the sound of the engine, gearbox, noise from the wheels and other sounds outside the car.

Those who like to listen to high-quality sound in the VAZ-2107, which lacks sound insulation, will be greatly disappointed. Buying expensive musical acoustics will not help. As long as there is no good sound insulation in the cabin, the music from the speakers will be greatly distorted.

High-quality sound insulation brings joy not only to the ears of the owners of the 2107 model. During the cold season, the car will be warmer and the interior will warm up faster. In hot weather, with proper treatment, the interior of the car will be cooler and more comfortable. Many advantages of the complete sound insulation of 2107 can only be appreciated in person. All questions about necessity will then disappear by themselves.

Installation of a hard ceiling VAZ 2101, 2106, 2107 classic

I want to tell you about installing a hard ceiling on a VAZ 2101. The ceiling was purchased from an export car, this is exactly what I was looking for, it is thick, durable and most importantly, it does not bend like snot. First of all, I glued it a little, since one edge of the ceiling was stored in damp, and the ceiling is in good condition. Next we have to make a podium for the Kalino chandelier; unfortunately, we can’t do it without a podium. And so let’s break it: Take OSB or plywood 8mm thick, let’s say that there is something thinner that will do. Take the top part of the viburnum chandelier and outline it

We cut it out and try it on the lampshade, everything should be clear

Next we put it on the ceiling

Then we cut a hole in the ceiling along the contour, as in the workpiece with a stationery knife, and screw it to the ceiling with self-tapping screws through spacers

We fill this whole thing with foam, since it was not summer outside when I bought winter foam. A day later I cut the whole thing off and adjusted the shape

After shaping, I filled everything with epoxy resin

Pouring with epoxy resin

It was decided that the lamp should be moved in the center closer to the rear passengers, so that it would be lighter in the back.

Filled the old hole with epoxy

Ceiling with new hole

Friends, the weekend has arrived and I finished the ceiling as planned. The first thing I did was pull it over

, painted the canopies and the fireplace chandelier black, the canopies with matte paint, the chandelier with glossy paint

then I tried the whole thing on

We are putting off the ceiling for now. To begin with, I pulled out the rear window and removed the old ceiling and was horrified

The ceiling was cleaned, degreased and glued as required

We install the ceiling through the rear window, as we installed it, we figured for convenience, I immediately installed the glass back. We start fixing the ceiling with the handles, then the rear view glass, then the pistons at the rear wall, and lastly the lampshade and visors. I took the caps from a gazelle, black

Friends, be careful when attaching the lamp frame and do not drill into the roof! When we do the wiring for the lampshade, do not forget to carefully insulate everything

Dedicated to all those who are tired of the stretched roof!

Unfortunately, the tension roof never made me happy. I have a station wagon and often end up stuffing all sorts of crazy things into it (like refrigerators, washing machines, skis...), but of course this doesn’t go away without any traces, as a result, there are cuts and holes on the ceiling, through which you can see something similar to glass wool . Well, you can still come to terms with this because... You don’t really focus on this, and it doesn’t affect the speed) But let’s face it – when any passenger, getting into the car, says, “OOOOOO…. you have a hole here” At this time, poking your finger into it and examining what’s inside is simply unrealistic.

Somehow I got a hard roof from 07 for free. I threw it in a far corner of the garage with the pretense of “it’ll come in handy someday.” And it was needed...

For the rework we will need:

We remove (I tore off with hatred and without any pity) the old roof...

Next, we measure everything and cut off as much as necessary. I cut off the front so that 1-2 cm went under the canopy base (you can not cut off the front, but just buy original canopies for this roof and leave everything as is. I didn’t get pinned like that...). At the back I cut off the part where the area becomes most even, i.e. the roof is rounded at the end and it was at this rounding that I cut it off.

So! Trim, then we trimmed, but now we need to grow as much as necessary. For this I used regular hardboard! The width in some places is 4 mm. So, we measure again a suitable piece, only so that it fits under the plastic paneling at the hinges! After this, you need to wet the ends of the cut piece, or rather soak it (it’s better to do this with boiling water). When the hardboard gets wet, you can put it on our future structure and press it with something so that it takes a suitable shape and at this time we help it dry with a hairdryer.

After the hardboard dries, in the piece from which we cut everything off, we make a recess the thickness of the hardboard. So that it comes out seamlessly!

Next, we take epoxy and glue these two pieces together. When the resin dries, sand it slightly.

Next, we take glue with the carpet and begin to tighten it.

I threw out the old soundproofing and glued on the newest one

Next, we install the roof. This is done within 5 minutes. We screw on the handles, later the cover with visors, and all other plastics. That's all in principle.

As practice has shown, due to the fact that the roof became longer and heavier, it began to sag in the center! This was simply corrected by 2 screws screwed into the stiffening ribs at the ceiling

For those who have sedans, it will be slightly more ordinary, i.e. there will be no need to cut off the back part (front part if desired) of the roof and increase it, but simply cover it with carpet and install it. But the rear window will have to be removed 100%

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Removing the ceiling of a VAZ 2107

The safety ceiling lining on the classic is located in the front part of the cabin above the windshield. Sun visors are also attached to it. You may need to remove it to install wiring, soundproof the roof, or simply remove the ceiling.

This pad is attached at several points. Namely: handles above the front doors, sun visors and the interior rear view mirror bracket. Accordingly, in order to free the lining from the fasteners and remove it from the ceiling, it is necessary to dismantle the specified elements.

Features of the sound insulation process

In order to produce high-quality noise insulation, you first need to understand where the noise comes from, where it is more and what its nature is. It is known that the main sound comes from the running engine and exhaust system. Hence the conclusion: it is necessary to isolate the floor and the front engine partition as much as possible.

The noise that can come from the street is eliminated by soundproofing the doors and roof. Don't forget about the luggage compartment either. The noise from the trunk can be very annoying. As a result, it turns out that it is best to soundproof the entire interior completely. This process is also called complete sound insulation. Whereas partial means soundproofing of part of the cabin, for example, only the floor.

To understand the processes, it is easiest to turn to physics. After all, both sound and vibration have such a parameter as vibration frequency. And if vibration is usually low-frequency, then sound is the opposite. Therefore it is more difficult to isolate and absorb

This already implies the importance of the thickness of soundproofing materials.

Why is such a ceiling needed?

First, let's look at why many owners of sevens strive to replace the soft ceiling with a hard one. The reasons for this are varied:

The standard suspended ceiling does not have an attractive appearance, so when modernizing the interior, it is important to update the roof.
Over the course of the car's operation, the upholstery becomes very yellow, which greatly spoils the interior of the car.
A thin layer of material does not in any way affect the noise reduction of the car roof.
The soft upholstery is easily damaged, so it is enough to catch it with a sharp object to disturb the interior of the car.

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Motor shield

The engine partition is the most important source of noise in the VAZ 2107. After all, it is located directly next to the engine, transmitting noise, vibration and sounds.

It is the noise reduction of the engine shield that is considered the most important element of car sound insulation. Alas, this process is quite complicated, since you will have to completely dismantle the dashboard.

But the “seven” is good because it does not cause serious problems in this matter. For insulation you will need a set of materials:

For the first layer you will need Bimast Bomb

With its help, the entire surface area is covered, paying special attention to the front wheel arches and flat areas. Technological openings are also closed with it; The second layer is an Accent with a thickness of 10 to 15 millimeters; The side panels and the top of the shield are covered with Bioplast 10 millimeters thick, since it additionally plays the role of an anti-creak; It is additionally recommended to treat the wheel arches on the interior side with Splen, applying a layer of it on top of the noise absorber; After this, standard insulation is installed, which will have to be trimmed in some places.

Otherwise, you will not be able to place the dashboard in its position properly.