Tuning VAZ 2114... The forums of domestic motorists are full of topics with similar names. This article will highlight the main aspects of tuning this model, discussed by car owners: modifications to the body, optics, power unit, chassis and interior. In particular, chip tuning, installation of body kits, lowering, sound insulation, acoustics, interior reupholstery and other issues will be analyzed.
Of course, there is no urgent need to modify your car. However, VAZ 2114 owners want to transform their “iron horse”, turning it into something exclusive. There are 2 ways for this:
- take the car to a service station;
- carry out all the work yourself.
However, the vast majority of car owners combine both options.
2114 tuning involves improvements in almost every respect:
- exterior;
- power unit;
- chassis;
- release;
- interior.
Exterior
Transforming the appearance involves installing both complex body kits and individual elements, as well as replacing wheel rims and other actions.
Wheels
Usually, work on a car begins with the wheels, since standard steel or alloy wheels do not impress 2114 owners. Tuning consists of purchasing wheels with an increased diameter (up to 18 inches), as well as low-profile tires. Naturally, with such a set the car looks very impressive, but ride comfort is sharply reduced, since low-profile tires transmit all the defects of the road surface into the cabin.
Optics
VAZ 2114 owners independently upgrade the optics by installing xenon, LEDs and lenses, as well as painting the headlights inside with black paint. But there are also proprietary options for head optics and rear lights - chrome headlights with running lights for 4,900 rubles, tuned, chrome-plated optics in the Audi A5 style for 10,700 rubles, optics with angel eyes for 9,500 rubles. etc.
Body kits
This option is also often practiced. Online stores and car markets offer all sorts of options for aerodynamic body kits, differing in style and materials of manufacture. You can choose a kit to suit every taste: FRESH for 9,800 rubles, LSD for 8,700 rubles, Fan Extreme for 9,500 rubles, E-4 for 9,700 rubles, LEX for 9,200 rubles, Sniper for 8,500 rubles ., LEX-Line for 9,400 rubles. etc. These are mid-price body kits. The more expensive ones include kits like AVR-CUP for 14,000 rubles. and etc.
Typically, such a kit includes bumpers, door sills, spoiler, wing and other components. But all this can be purchased separately. Of course, purchasing at retail is more expensive, but it allows you not only to work gradually, but also to combine elements from different sets. For example, a front bumper of the Alonso type costs about 4,000 rubles, side skirts of the E-4 type cost about 1,500 rubles, LEX eyelashes can be bought for 150 rubles, a spoiler with brackets will cost about 1,300 rubles, a Thorn type skirt DM (for the front bumper) is estimated at 1,600 rubles. etc.
Such devices are made from fiberglass, fiberglass and ABS plastic.
Overlays
This is a more economical option. It involves the installation of inexpensive accessories: deflectors on the hood (“fly swatters”), windshields on the windows, eyelashes on the headlights, integration of a fine mesh into the radiator grille and bumper air intake, wheel arch covers, etc. Such devices are cheap (no more than 1,000 rub.), and they are also easy to install.
Body
Processing in this area is carried out by installing fiberglass hoods (type AVR-CUP for 6,000 rubles) with air intakes. Some go for the installation of “lambo doors” that fold upward, but in this case the main difficulty lies in adjusting the gaps. And often the car is painted in different colors to create contrast.
All of the listed accessories can be purchased at the car market or in stores. In addition, you can even find a VAZ 2114 tuning store, where all options will be presented.
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Appearance
Appearance is the main component of tuning; it is the stylish appearance of the car that attracts a huge number of glances from onlookers.
Below is a list of all the improvements that should definitely be made in every fourteenth.
Tinted glass
Window tinting is a charming attribute of any car. It not only hides what is in the cabin, but also gives the car a stylish look and saves you from bright sun rays in the sultry heat.
Lip installation
Many automakers install a bumper cover on their cars, which not only gives a stylish look, but also protects against splashes that fall on the car’s windshield when driving in the rain. The lip on the VAZ 2114 is installed from this lip, which is made of rubber, which has a rather positive effect on its service life.
Lipspoiler
Some VAZ 2114 models already have a spoiler installed on the 5th door from the factory, but not many people want to see such a huge spoiler on their car. To replace the standard spoiler, you can install a lip spoiler, which has a small and neat size. By the way, to install it you do not need to drill holes in the trunk lid; this spoiler is easily attached with double-sided tape.
Alloy wheels
Wheels are 50% of the appearance of a car. A VAZ 2114 on beautiful large-radius alloy wheels will look simply wonderful and definitely attract a lot of attention on the roads.
On 2114 you can install wheels with a radius from R13 to R17 without any major modifications.
SE caps and mirror repeaters
Many owners of the fourteenth install mirrors from Priora with turn signals in them on their car, and instead of standard repeaters they put on the “SE” badge from the same Priora. This modification will add advantages to the appearance of the car.
Antishildik
As you can see on the roads, you can increasingly see VAZ cars, and not only others, without identification plates of the make and model of the car. No matter how strange it may seem, this modification takes place. After all, without the boring AvtoVAZ nameplates, the car actually looks more interesting and mysterious.
Power unit
With the engine, everything comes down to cost, so there are 2 options:
- minor improvements;
- dramatic changes.
Minor improvements
As a rule, 2114 owners are limited to chip tuning and some technical improvements. Chip tuning involves adjustments in the software of the engine ECU 2114:
- fuel supply adjustment;
- changing the ignition timing.
However, since this model does not have a turbocharger, there is no possibility of achieving a serious increase in power - the output will increase by 7-8%.
In addition, owners change air and fuel filters, as well as some other elements. It is worth remembering that chip tuning can be aimed not only at increasing power, but also at reducing consumption and increasing the elasticity of operation.
Drastic changes
In this case, serious modification of the engine should be done:
- installation of a modernized receiver;
- cylinder boring;
- installation of a new camshaft with cams of a modified configuration;
- work with the cylinder head (these measures involve grinding the channels in the intake manifold and receiver, as well as other changes).
However, some go further: they either completely change the power unit to a more powerful one, or install a turbocharger (low or high pressure) on it. Of course, such measures are exotic, but they also take place.
Naturally, with this approach, the price for tuning a VAZ 2114 rises sharply.
Release
As a rule, in this case, tuning is limited to installing a direct-flow muffler. There is a myth that such a measure can significantly increase engine performance, but this is not the case. Strictly speaking, there is an increase in power. However, it is so insignificant that it is extremely difficult to feel.
In addition, one muffler is not enough. High-quality work implies installation of the entire kit. This is a resonator with adjustable brackets (from 1,500 to 3,500 rubles), a tuned collector for 3,500 rubles. and, in fact, a muffler with an aluminum nozzle (round or oval) for 4,500 - 5,000 rubles.
Chassis
It is necessary to understand that modifications to the suspension should not contradict traffic regulations.
But this does not stop enthusiasts who upgrade the brake system by installing different calipers, pads and brake discs.
There are also frequent cases of underestimation, and this is usually not done by purchasing special springs or installing air suspension. As a rule, owners simply saw off one or more coils from the springs. Naturally, everything is done approximately, and this significantly impairs controllability.
Do-it-yourself modification of the VAZ 2114 suspension
Creating a sports car requires significant modifications to the chassis. First of all, you should increase its rigidity by replacing the shock absorbers with sports analogues. Excessive body roll is eliminated by installing anti-roll bars of greater rigidity than those provided by the manufacturer.
Of course, the strong suspension is best emphasized by beautiful sports wheels. Tires and wheels are selected depending on the preferences of the owner and the intended operating conditions. Light wheels and grippy tires are one of the keys to confident handling of your car.
Interior
Interior improvements are no less varied than external tuning of the 2114 - the price for this can fluctuate quite significantly. As a rule, with a strictly limited budget, everything results in the installation of pleasant little things: an armrest, attachments, decorations, holders, installation of LED lighting, etc. More serious actions usually begin with high-quality sound insulation. To do this, the interior is disassembled, after which it is glued with vibration-isolating sheets on a rubber basis, as well as splenium. All layers are glued end to end and rolled with a roller.
This is followed by the installation of high-quality acoustics and a radio. To create purity of sound, component acoustics are used, supplemented by an amplifier and subwoofer. In this case, everything depends solely on the budget. The cost of such a set can range from 15,000 to 80,000 rubles.
Next comes the turn of the seats. They are often replaced with Recaro-type sports seats, which perfectly hold the body in turns. But they're not cheap. Upholstery of the interior is also practiced, and this can be either a budget option with fabric or leatherette, or a more expensive one - upholstery with natural leather or a combination of leather and suede such as Alcantara.
Replacing the steering wheel is also not uncommon for the VAZ 2114, but this may result in claims from the traffic police. The instrument panel also sometimes needs to be replaced. Instead, an option like GF 613 or some other is installed.
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.
