Tuning the interior of a VAZ 2109 with your own hands - how to upgrade your “nine”

It cannot be said that the interior provided by the manufacturer for the VAZ 2109 is a model for indication or an example of how not to make interiors. This is something average, ordinary for our time. Someone doesn’t pay any attention to the interior of their nine. Others, on the contrary, want to significantly improve it. That’s why we’ll be talking about improving the interior of the VAZ 2109 today.

Standard, gray interior

Branches of individualization

The process of giving the salon an individual, unique appearance that will fully satisfy the owner’s needs can be divided into three branches:

• Replacement of standard elements with improved ones;
• Installation of additional components for the interior;
• Upholstery of the internal space with various materials.

Modernization is a useful event for the domestic nine. Even owners of cars in the Luxury configuration, where there are soft door panels and velor on the seats, complain about the poor build quality. What can we say about the standard gray interior.

Seats

By replacing or upgrading the seats, you will have done almost half of the entire job of upgrading the interior. Just as for external tuning it is sometimes enough to install beautiful wheels, so for internal tuning it’s worth starting with the seats.

There are three main ways to add something interesting to your chairs:

• Use covers;
• Cover with leather or other material;
• Buy new seats.

Covers are the simplest and most versatile way to modify the interior of your VAZ 2109 without capital investments and with minimal installation costs.

Example of original cases

Cases

When purchasing and installing seat covers, be sure to pay attention to a few key points.

1. Fasteners. The fastening systems used for current cases come in a wide variety - through cords, adhesive tapes, hooks, and braid. But all of them are far from perfect and are not capable of reliably and effectively fixing the pillow in its proper place. Over time, the fabric will stretch, the fasteners will lose their quality, and you will have to tighten the covers every time. The situation is exactly the same with the back row. To avoid this situation, sew the cover onto the edge of your seat trim.
2. The backs of the front covers. They are put on separately, pulled over the chair. But the problem is that over time the backs become twisted. The defect is eliminated by sewing to the ends of the seat. The back of the rear seat has a folding lever, and there are grip holes on the back side. Therefore, be sure to choose covers with slots or make them yourself. Plus, we advise you to unscrew the decorative protection and attach the edges of the cover to the stiffeners. Putting the unit back together is not difficult.
3. Cover maker. The VAZ 2109 car has been around for quite a long time. During this time, accessory manufacturers were able to study in detail all the strengths and weaknesses of the model’s interior, its features, and key nuances. Therefore, we advise you to choose trusted studios that have proven themselves well in the accessories market.
4. Price issue. It is stupid to purchase consumer goods that will become unusable after just one season of use. But it’s not entirely reasonable to purchase sets of covers costing 10-15 thousand rubles. Today, eco-leather is considered the best option.
5. Foam inserts. Many people use cases that have shaping inserts. They transform the shape of the seats, creating the effect of completely different chairs. Yes, lateral support will improve, but this will cause great harm to your health. Foam inserts create a greenhouse effect, which is why such inserts are harmful for car owners who spend a lot of time driving.

Bright and original

Why is it optimal to choose eco-leather for covers? This is due to the excellent characteristics of the material, which make it better than traditional leather and all similar options.

When choosing other materials from which covers are made, be prepared to personally become familiar with their negative sides.

Material	Features and Disadvantages
Genuine Leather	In winter, it will be cold on such covers, and in summer, due to the active heating of the interior by the sun's rays, it is almost impossible to sit in shorts inside the car
Tapestry, flock and other fabrics	The fabric actively accumulates dust, it quickly becomes dirty, but cleaning the covers is not so easy. They have to be removed, washed regularly, and special cleaning agents must be used.
Synthetic covers	They do not absorb moisture at all, so you will constantly sweat. This can cause allergic reactions, skin irritations and other troubles. Plus synthetics create static electricity

Interior reupholstery

Another good way to modify the interior. To do this you will need:

• Remove the seats;
• Remove the old sheathing, tear it apart, remove the pattern;
• Sewing elements of the new interior;
• Cover the chairs with them.

At the same time, it is recommended to change the padding to a more durable, wear-resistant material. Many additionally install a heating system, which has a positive effect on comfort, especially in winter.

The result of the constriction

Buying a new salon

Let's be honest, for the VAZ 2109, buying a new set of seats is the most effective, best, but at the same time the most expensive way of modification.

Much depends on which seat option you decide to purchase. Some people choose sports buckets, making the usual nine look like a sports car. Yes, it looks impressive and original, but you won’t be able to ride in buckets for a long time.

There is another option - comfortable, more modern sets of seats that will provide comfort. They are not so unique in their external characteristics, but they transform the appearance of the interior and change the understanding of comfort.

Chairs from a third party manufacturer

Installing a torpedo from another car

A significant modification can be called the installation of a torpedo, which is intended for another car. Such work is carried out extremely rarely, as it is difficult to perform. Its features include:

• The panel must be selected according to the width of the cabin, otherwise it will not become simple even after modification. At the same time, attention is also paid to the height. For example, SUVs have a higher dashboard, which will not fit into the car in question. Most often they choose torpedoes from foreign cars that were produced in the last millennium. This is due to the fact that they can be found at an affordable price when disassembled, and modifications may be insignificant.
• All elements of the front part will have to be redistributed. Particular problems arise with the location of the stove and steering column. If these elements do not significantly coincide in location, then significant changes must be made to the design of the torpedo.
• In any case, you will have to create new seats and fasteners on the body, since it is more difficult to change the torpedo. This moment determines the need for precise marking, as well as welding, creating holes, and so on.
• Many problems arise if the panel does not fit the width of the body. It is quite difficult to shorten a torpedo qualitatively, but it is still possible. After this, you will have to use additional decorative elements to close the seams.

Door panels

Another component that cannot be ignored when modifying the interior is the door panels. VAZ 2109 has regular panels or with fabric sections.

It is easier to improve the latter, since here you need to remove the old trim material, take a new one to match the interior color and install everything in its place.

Refinement of door panels

It is more interesting to modernize standard door panels, since you can make inserts yourself, make podiums, provide various recesses, cover everything with leather and other finishing materials.

Choose the modification option yourself. But at the very least it's worth redoing the door panels.

Tuning elements

If you want to turn your regular interior into a full-fledged, complete project, in addition to the door panels and seats, you cannot ignore the other components.

Salon element	What can be done
Rear shelf	By default, the rear parcel shelf serves as a luggage compartment delimiter, although in most cases, during modification, acoustic equipment is installed there. The standard shelf is weak and of poor quality, so there is no point in trying to remake it. Just make a new one from sheets of quality plywood. Don't forget to add a thicker pad to make the acoustics sound clearer. Plus, it’s not scary to put something weighing more than 5 kilograms on the modified shelf
Steering braid	You should not try to change the steering wheel yourself unless you are an expert in this field. The easiest way is to find a ready-made steering wheel in the required color and material. Today they offer a huge range of products for the VAZ 2109. But it is important to consider two main points: The thick steering wheel will quickly tire you from driving; You should not use hygroscopic or porous materials for steering wheel trim, because if your hands become foggy or control with wet hands, they will begin to slide along the steering wheel.
Gearbox lever	The factory trim is far from perfect. Let's face it, she's disgusting. The available substitutes on the market have not gone much further, so it is best to sew the element. New sections are cut using the old casing, and the cover is placed on the lever. It is not necessary to change the lever head, since even in the stock version it is very good
Armrest	The factory equipment does not include an armrest, although many motorists will agree that this is a useful element. So if you want, buy it and install it. Depending on the armrest you choose, you may have to make a couple of extra holes for installation.
Sun visors	You will see them only when the sun begins to hit your eyes. It’s not difficult to modify them - just change the trim, combining them with the front part of the cabin
Pads on the pedals	As a standard, rubber pads are put on the pedals. If you want, you can replace them with aluminum, special sports kits or similar ones. Just keep in mind that aluminum creates a rather slippery surface from which your foot can slip off at the most inopportune moment. This is not an isolated incident, so it is better to leave the old pad for safety reasons. Or install a new one on which the foot does not slip
Interior lighting	Here you take an LED strip and install it wherever your heart desires. LEDs consume a minimum of electricity, so you definitely won’t have to buy a more powerful battery or generator to connect them

Pedal pads

There are a lot of ways to improve the interior of the VAZ 2109. Therefore, choose for yourself the method and what modification measures you use specifically for your car.

Experts' opinion

Alexander. It is recommended to abandon GPS navigators with external installation: there is no need to mount them on glass, as the view from the driver’s seat is significantly reduced. If the navigator is really needed, then you can create a special niche for it in the dashboard. The VAZ torpedo is quite simple and has a large amount of free space to accommodate various control units and multimedia systems.

Alexei. I installed a new torpedo from another car - a difficult job that required patience, precision and a lot of free time. I’ll say right away that you need to be well versed in the placement of important elements of your car: wiring, air ducts, and so on. Dismantling must be carried out carefully, since the original torpedo may still be needed.

We make beautiful tuning of the VAZ 2109 interior

Beautiful tuning of the VAZ 2109 interior with your own hands

Not every vehicle owner has the right to be called a car enthusiast, but only those who care about their beloved car. Beautiful tuning of the VAZ 2109 interior is one of the ways of careful care and care, because in this way your car is given individual features and its own unique design. It is no secret that the interior of the VAZ 2109, which was tuned by hand, will look original and according to the tastes of the owner.

Algorithm for tuning the VAZ 2109 interior

VAZ 2109 tuning in the cabin

You can, of course, entrust the tuning of a car's interior to professionals, but still, work done with your own hands looks truly magnificent and your soul is always happy.

What you need to buy

If the modification work will be carried out on your own, then you must purchase the following materials:

• Vibroplast M2;
• New instrument scales (color selected depending on the owner’s preferences);
• Automotive LEDs designed for all devices;
• Self-adhesive film;
• Fluorescent paint;
• Cartridges and sockets;
• New wires;
• A new steering wheel, preferably from a famous and expensive manufacturer;
• Regular foil;
• Necessary tools and so on.

Content

Owners of domestic cars pay quite a lot of attention to interior tuning. This is due to the fact that cars come out of the factory with very unattractive configurations: low-quality plastic, poor assembly, outdated controls and instruments, and so on.

If a few years ago VAZ somewhat revised its view of what a car should be, which was reflected in the design, then older models were still produced using old technologies that had been circulating since the creation of the car plant. They only improved a little.

No one can argue with the fact that VAZ has always lagged several times behind even inexpensive foreign cars in terms of quality and level of equipment. Now it has become possible to slightly transform your car, for which the front dashboard is replaced or modified.

In this case, we will consider the features of replacing the front torpedo of a VAZ 21099: popular methods, difficulties encountered, and so on.

Instrument panel and its tuning

VAZ 2109 tuning interior and panels

As a rule, any interior tuning begins with the instrument panel, which needs to be given a delightful and stylish appearance. Of course, we should not forget about the practicality of this part of the car.

Backlight

VAZ 2109 interior tuning with low panel

Probably every VAZ 2109 owner dreamed of having the same lighting on his car as on imported models.

Note. The appearance of the car interior largely depends on the lighting.

Let's get started:

• We remove the standard dashboard and disassemble it.
• We remove the instrument needles, as well as the old trim.

Note. In order for the backlight to shine better on the overlay, it is recommended to make cutouts yourself from the inside. They are easy to make using a heated knife or soldering iron.

• Take the LED strip.
• We cut it into pieces of three diodes.
• Using regular foil, the glow is uniform.

VAZ 2109 tuning dashboard interior

• We take three pieces of LED strip for the tachometer and speedometer, and one piece is enough for the coolant temperature and fuel level indicators.

Note. The car's factory lighting will be retained, because it will be assigned the function of illuminating the arrows on the instrument dial. If it doesn’t look very good, you can upgrade it by gluing LEDs in place of the standard light bulbs. It also doesn’t hurt to tint them slightly so that they aren’t too bright.

• All necessary contacts are connected to the contacts on the plate of the factory backlight lamps.
• Before connecting the contacts, we determine their polarity.
• To stabilize the current and power the LEDs, it is best to use a driver.
• We supply a current of 12 volts and check how everything works.
• If everything is good, we calibrate the hands.

VAZ 2109 tuning salon

Refinement of the panel

The instrument panel can be made much brighter and more original if it is modified and modified. Started:

• We purchase beautiful numbers, ordinary light bulbs with sockets, paint, an ultraviolet lamp and a scale panel.
• When removing the panel, do not forget about the black plastic around the glass.
• We disassemble the standard insert for the arrows and make the holes much wider than those made in the standard one.
• We take out the board with the light bulbs.
• Instead of the usual ones, we insert neon bulbs.
• We insert plastic on top for protection.
• We screw in the instrument lighting bulbs, running them parallel to the neon lamp.
• We lay the wiring from the inside, first making holes.
• We paint the arrows twice with special fluorescent paint.
• We put the arrows in their place.
• We check everything and if there are no problems, we reassemble in the reverse order.

Sound insulation and cladding

VAZ 21093 salon tuning

After the dashboard has been tuned, it’s time to start soundproofing the interior. So:

• We dismantle all interior elements and standard trim.
• We cover all the necessary surfaces with sheets of vibroplast (how to carry out high-quality sound insulation is described in detail in the article “VAZ 2109 interior sound insulation”).

Note. Typically it takes about 14 pieces of insulating material measuring 0.6 x 0.9 meters.

• After soundproofing, we trim the interior.
• First of all, we change the covering on the ceiling (professionals advise gluing it twice, leaving an interval of 5 minutes).

Note. When upholstering the interior, it is imperative to take into account the color scheme and do not forget to glue the doors, dashboard, area next to the gearbox and other parts of the car.

Features of factory production

Insert: Important: Plastic is used as the main material when creating almost all elements of the VAZ 2109 interior. Its thickness is 3 millimeters. When creating the overlays, reinforcement was carried out with a metal frame, which accounts for the vibration.

The outer side is represented by a special film. During the entire production period, high and low panels were installed; some models have the so-called “European panel”. Tuning the VAZ 2106 stove is also carried out quite often due to the fact that it cannot cope with heating the interior during severe frosts. High and low panels have their own specific features, which are taken into account during installation work.

“Europanel” and high panel are similar in the method of installation work:

1. The attachment points are the same. 2. The connection of the air ducts of the automobile system, as well as the stove, is carried out using an identical method.

The differences are only in the wiring harness connections. As a rule, tuning the instrument panel of a VAZ 2109 is carried out by changing the panel that is installed by the manufacturer. Creating a panel from scratch is quite difficult. Therefore, if possible, you can replace the standard panel, for example, with a standard “European panel”.

Steering wheel and its tuning

All experts and professionals believe that the safest is the stock steering wheel of the vehicle. It is this wheel that was developed by the manufacturer and it is this wheel that has passed the necessary tests in accordance with the design of the car. As a last resort, it is recommended to replace the steering wheel with a wheel from the same manufacturer, a newer model. In particular, comfortable and “grippy” steering wheels from the VAZ 2115, etc. are perfect for the VAZ 2109. On the other hand, if the owner wants more, then you can always purchase any “steering wheel” on the market, both from a renowned manufacturer and a steering wheel handicraft wheel.

VAZ 21093 interior tuning

Still, as mentioned above, the best option is to install a standard steering wheel with braiding, which we will analyze carefully. Needless to say, this steering wheel looks great and feels very comfortable in your hands, thanks to the increased thickness of the rim.

Braid

A leather steering wheel always looks amazing. It is always pleasant to the touch, looks presentable and expensive. In addition, the leather “breathes,” so to speak, which affects comfort while holding the steering wheel on long trips. Let's start wrapping the steering wheel with leather ourselves (this procedure is very expensive for craftsmen):

• First, we cover the steering wheel with cling film to make a stencil.

Cool tuning of the VAZ 21093 interior

• We wrap paper or better masking tape over the film.
• Draw the seams with a marker on the tape.
• We cut the tape along the markings, doing it very carefully.
• We remove the stencils, of which there are three.
• Cut out patterns from paper.
• In the leather blank, in places where seams are provided, add 5 mm (along the perimeter of the steering wheel rim, on the contrary, remove 2 mm).
• We sew the leather together, leaving a minimum amount of thread behind the seam, and cut off the rest.
• We sew a seam around the perimeter of the resulting workpiece.

Note. It is best to sew with synthetic threads, which provide strength and proper quality.

• We apply the leather blank to the steering wheel.

Note. To reduce the effect of protruding seams on the front side, grooves can be cut into the steering wheel underneath them.

• We thread the thread, like a lace in a shoe, using a needle.
• We pass the thread through the eyelets of the seams on different sides of the braid.

Note. It is not at all necessary to use glue, since the tightened braid is already securely fixed.

• We fix the thread at the end of the procedure.
• We put all the removed parts and elements back in place.

Audio system

If you are looking at how you can tune the interior of a VAZ 2109 in the photo, you have probably noticed a powerful speaker system among them more than once. To make your sound as spacious as possible, you can make a 7.1 system. To do this, you need to install two speakers in the front door cards, two on the rear parcel shelf, and two on the A-pillars. You also need to think about high-quality bass; for this, the subwoofer is usually placed in the trunk, and an amplifier can also be placed there.

In order for your entire system to work efficiently, and not just reproduce a loud crash, the car radio must also be of high quality. It is worth paying attention to the maximum output power, however, if it is not enough, the situation can be corrected by an amplifier.

It is worth noting that it is quite difficult to carry out a high-quality installation of a sound system yourself and it is better to contact an auto electrician.

In the case of tuning doors, there are two options. Firstly, you can install power windows, which will make you feel like you are driving a foreign car and make the ride more comfortable. Secondly, the door cards can be completely changed by ordering ready-made accessories for tuning or by upholstering existing ones with a different material. There are also advantages to buying ready-made ones, since such cards often come with jacks for the speaker system.

Tuning the trunk of a VAZ 2109 is not the most creative activity, and given the fact that no one will see it anyway, it’s worth thinking only about the practical side of the issue. Firstly, as already mentioned above, a subwoofer and an amplifier will coexist perfectly in the trunk. Secondly, you can reupholster it on leather, faux leather, material with an interesting color, or simply on something more resistant to external influences. And finally, you can organize LED lighting, which will be extremely useful at night.