Many owners of domestic cars consider tuning a VAZ-2114 torpedo with their own hands to be a pressing topic for themselves. The improvement of the dashboard is carried out in order to improve its appearance and for functional modernization, which is considered one of the important points in tuning cars from domestic manufacturers.
Nowadays, there are a large number of different tuning options. Most often, car enthusiasts carry out minor restyling of the car’s exterior, while improving the VAZ-2114 dashboard is considered a significant improvement.
Sequence of work
Let us highlight the main stages of changing the appearance and features of tuning a VAZ-2114 torpedo with your own hands:
- First, disassemble the front panel of your car. Literally every owner of a domestic car should know how to remove this part. There is nothing complicated here. Everything is quite clear, because the dismantling process does not require special knowledge and skills.
- Next, modify the torpedo elements. At this stage, you may encounter many nuances. They directly depend on what you want to change and modify in the car. Everything should be thought through very carefully.
- At the end of the work, install the already remade and updated panel in place.
Where to begin
Before starting work, we recommend that you carefully study the dashboard structure. If you understand what and how, then it will be much easier for you to remove the torpedo. If you have already become familiar with the structure of the shield, you can begin work. You should start by dismantling the screens. This is done as follows.
- We take a positive screwdriver and carefully remove the three screws that secure the left screen. If you have a tool with a short tip, it is better to use it, it will be more convenient.
- We remove the lower part of the lining from the mounting on the body.
- We do the same with the screen on the right side. The only difference is that it is fixed with 5 screws. While working, carefully hold the pad with your hand.
Now that all the fasteners have been removed, you can remove the screen. But be careful that it doesn't get caught on the wires underneath it. Otherwise, you may simply break the cables.
Next, you should disconnect the ground from the battery. This is done by disconnecting the pads. If a radio is installed in the car, it must be disconnected from the wiring. If you do not have any audio devices installed, you can simply remove the wires (they are closed with a plug). Then the cigarette lighter and the socket that illuminates the ashtray are turned off.
So, the first stage of work has been completed. You can proceed to the next steps.
Panel painting
An excellent option for tuning a VAZ-2114 torpedo is painting the dashboard yourself. Before you start painting, you need to do the following:
- Thoroughly clean the entire surface from dirt and dust.
- Sand the dashboard with soft sandpaper to degrease it.
- Apply sealant.
- Carefully coat the torpedo with paint.
Before painting parts of your car, carefully read the instructions for using paint solutions. Despite the simplicity of restyling, certain skills will still be needed to perform this tuning and, most likely, this work is best left to professionals.
Panel cover
Covering a previously dismantled dashboard with natural, artificial leather or carbon fiber involves covering it with a ready-made pattern. It is best to prepare such templates in advance, that is, cut out the elements with a small allowance. Just like the previous version of tuning the VAZ-2114 torpedo, the upholstery is carried out after first cleaning the panel from all kinds of contaminants. The adhesive composition is chosen in such a way that it does not damage the material during the process of application and drying.
Not the best options
There are materials that are actively advertised and at first glance seem like an ideal choice. However, in reality, certain shortcomings are revealed quite quickly. The following materials can be called such dubious options for re-upholstering torpedoes.
Film known as brushed aluminum
" It has a number of advantages: it is easy to use because it stretches when heated and has an adhesive layer; Wide range of colors available; looks quite elegant; is relatively inexpensive. However, the advantages are offset by significant disadvantages.
Firstly, if the console has a textured surface, which is far from uncommon, the film will adhere disgustingly. Manufacturers recommend using a primer - an adhesive enhancer - in such cases. This complicates the work, but does not help very well. Secondly, in the heat the film quickly shrinks and begins to move away from the console. Accordingly, the latter takes on a completely depressing appearance.
Plasti Dip, is actively recommended for finishing a torpedo.
. Since it is applied by spraying, even complex shapes can be sealed with it, which is a definite plus. However, chips and deep scratches appear through the liquid rubber; palm prints often remain on it (and are not removed by anything); Plasti Dip is resistant to gasoline and all its derivatives, white spirit, alcohol solutions, many adhesives and solvents. And if the edge comes off and water gets under it, ugly bubbles and tears are guaranteed. One of the most budget-friendly options for covering is carpet. This is the most harmless material on this list. The only downsides include the tendency to become dirty and the difficulty of subsequent cleaning. If you choose carpet, you should take the choice of glue seriously: many compounds are not resistant to heat, and in the summer it will be significant. Well, the look, to put it mildly, is also budget-friendly. Everything is described in more detail in the article “How to glue a car carpet”.
Special pads
To modify the VAZ-2114 instrument panel, special overlays are used that have stylized images of the speedometer and tachometer. You can purchase such pads at literally any auto parts store. With this VAZ-2114 torpedo tuning, you can change the color of the backlight using built-in light filters and transparent elements. However, you need to attach such overlays correctly, because the result may be uneven illumination, for example, it is dim on the right and bright on the left, or the factory light bulbs will not have enough power to break through your additional built-in overlays.
Equipment:
- Under-panel wiring harness - 1 pc.;
- Instrument panel - 1 pc.;
- Instrument cluster - 1 pc.;
- Heater control unit - 1 pc.;
- Glove compartment lid - 1 pc.;
- External lighting switch - 1 pc.;
- Rear fog light switch - 1 pc.;
- Rear window heating switch - 1 pc.;
- Switch plugs - 4 pcs.;
- Heater air duct deflector - 5 pcs.;
- Cigarette lighter - 1 pc.;
- Center console — 1 pc.;
- Iron frame - 1 piece;
- Floor tunnel - 1 pc.
Weight, kg: 17 Dimensions, cm: 100 x 170 x 90 Volume, m3: 1.53000
Europanels for VAZ-2114
European-style shields appeared on the domestic automotive market relatively recently. Despite this, they were very quickly able to gain the trust of many car enthusiasts. The main reasons for this are the stylish appearance and the ability to mount this version of tuning the VAZ-2114 torpedo without the risk of damaging the windshield wiper blades.
The main reason for the high demand for panels among domestic buyers is the material from which they are made. Standard factory shields are made of soft plastic that is unpleasant to the touch, which begins to rattle in the near future. The European standard panel is made of softer material, which looks much more attractive. Positive emotions are also caused by the ventilation of the interior space of the cabin with such a product.
Improvements in the interior
Salon, it should be given special attention. This is where the driver himself spends most of his time and it should be no worse than outside
Lux salon
It is necessary to add more luxury to the car. If your 2114 is not a luxury build, then you can buy a trip computer and install it instead of the plug. You can also install heated seats and much more.
Cases
Covers help not only protect seats from wear and contamination, but also even give a stylish look to the interior. In some cases, if the seats on a car are already damaged and in order to hide the defects, it is necessary to remake them, which is very expensive, and this is where covers come to the rescue.
Steering wheel cover
When the steering wheel in a car reaches 100,000 km, it begins to fall into, let’s say, a sad state. To protect the steering wheel or, on the contrary, to hide shortcomings, you can install a steering wheel braid. Currently, braids that completely hide the steering wheel are very popular. Such braids are put on the steering wheel and sewn together.
Rugs
Rugs also give the car interior a pleasant look, it’s like an excellent wool rug in an apartment that is pleasant to step on. Currently, EVA mats have gained great popularity in the automotive market; these mats not only have a good appearance, but also collect up to 2 liters of moisture, which is very useful in winter.
Interior noise insulation
Soundproofing the interior will not only help get rid of unnecessary crickets in the cabin, but will also help achieve greater comfort from the car. Sound insulation can be carried out either in stages or completely. It is recommended to start with the doors and you will immediately feel the difference.
Acoustic shelf
This shelf is installed to replace the standard shelf of the VAZ 2114. As you know, the standard shelf is not capable of serving faithfully for a long time. Therefore, many motorists install acoustic shelves made of more durable material on their cars. This shelf not only becomes stronger, but also provides better sound quality for the acoustics.
Instrument arrows
Another element of a car dashboard that is easy to improve yourself is the arrows of the measuring instruments. As many car enthusiasts have noticed, in the factory configuration the car panel is very similar to a parody of a parrot:
- heating device backlight – yellow;
- green buttons;
- all indicators are orange.
Quite often, such a diverse range of colors interferes with comfortable movement at night, because they all merge into one obscure color. At the same time, it is quite difficult to notice the instrument arrows. To improve the situation, tune the torpedo on the VAZ-2114 by installing red LEDs.
To do this, carefully disassemble the VAZ-2114 instrument panel. Place one LED under each of the arrows and put on special heat shrinks. Lead the wires of each of the devices outside the panel, and then connect them to the heater wiring. Upon completion of work, reassemble the shield in the reverse order.
Replacing the steering wheel
The safest is the steering wheel that is installed on a domestic car by the manufacturer. Attaching a new steering wheel is considered an excellent option for tuning a VAZ-2114 torpedo with your own hands. However, it should be remembered that installation of a non-certified product entails changes in the rotation force. This directly affects the car's handling, especially in critical situations.
Therefore, in our opinion, the optimal action in this case would be to install a factory steering wheel with a new braid. The trim can be made of materials that provide better hand contact with the surface of the steering wheel. For example, genuine leather is perfect for this. This “steering wheel” looks stylish and fits better in the hands due to the increased thickness of the rim.
Additional on-board computer
The instrument panel of a domestic car has a special opening for attaching an additional trip computer. This nest is closed with a special plug. We decided to use this place for its intended purpose and perform tuning of the VAZ-2114 torpedo. In the photo you can clearly see what the dashboard improvement option looks like.
A route computer, or, as it is also called, an on-board computer, is an electronic device that allows the driver to receive information about fuel consumption, driving mode and other important parameters. In addition, many models of “brains” for cars allow diagnostics of the electronic engine control system. It is important to note that on-board computers are also mounted on cars with carburetor engines. However, in order for the equipment to perform its functions, it may be necessary to install special sensors on the dashboard.
Today there is a large selection of these devices on sale from different manufacturers. While they differ in the number of functions, they can also differ in the location of installation on the dashboard. Sequence of work:
- Connect the wiring harness block, which is intended to connect the VAZ-2114 trip computer, to the block on the back of the computer.
- Use a separate wire to connect the contact of the computer block to the contact of the diagnostic block.
- Insert the device into the slot.
Having done this work yourself, you will receive an updated instrument panel of the VAZ-2114, which has a completely different appearance.
Experience of car enthusiasts
The 10 and 14 have absolutely identical panels. I immediately installed the cover and changed all the light bulbs to LEDs... and in general I installed LEDs everywhere I could. Energy consumption on the car has dropped significantly.
Denis
https://www.2114.ru/forum/showthread.php?t=73
The overlay is the same combination of arrows, you don’t need to remove anything extra on top of the original one, everything that is sold ready-made, like a new panel, is basically *waste, they take a standard Vase panel, put inserts there and sell it for 5 rubles more.
Alik 115
https://www.2114.ru/forum/showthread.php?t=73
3.5 years have passed, the panel feels great) the paint is not peeling, everything is fine in this regard) You can safely paint it.
mr-ruslan89
https://www.drive2.ru/l/8309496/
Folks, I generally found a simple solution for myself. This paint is sold under the name BMWSHWARTSMATT or what it is (I don’t remember exactly). The paint is specially designed for painting the dashboard in a matte black color (It turns out one-on-one like on a BMW. Hence the name) It is sold from BMW officials, it costs about 1000 rubles per can for the torpedo and the interior trim for the VAZ 2114 required 4 cans. Since I work at Land Rover, we have paint and purchasing it costs about 700 rubles. It reacts to heat in parallel, does not stink in the car, it smells like a BMW)))
Bimmer
https://club2108.ru/forum/viewtopic.php?id=2757
The backlit arrows are cool. I once wanted to do it myself, but then I somehow changed my mind, I just decided not to bother. And the options for upgrading the panel are really normal.
Bojarin
https://vsepoedem.com/story/panel-vaz-2114-vozmozhnye-varianty-modernizacii
Europanel is undoubtedly good. But it still starts to creak after a while, no matter how you look at it.
2108
https://vsepoedem.com/story/panel-vaz-2114-vozmozhnye-varianty-modernizacii
There are many options for changing the dashboard and each owner can choose the one that suits them. Almost all the work can be done independently. Experts point out that you should not cut off the protruding parts yourself or build up additional walls. This is due to the fact that when developing a factory panel, certain calculations are carried out to make it safe for both the driver and passengers.
