Every car enthusiast knows that tuning can completely change the appearance of a car and make it unrecognizable not only in appearance. The VAZ 2114 car, despite many positive characteristics, has a large number of characteristics that owners sometimes want to change a little. Before you start tuning a car with your own hands, you need to find out to what limits you can go so as to exclude the appearance of any unforeseen “surprises” in the future.
Practice shows that before carrying out independent tuning, it is best to seek advice from specialists at a service station. It would be a good idea to look at photos of the tuning process or familiarize yourself with various videos, of which there are currently a huge number on the Internet.
In addition to preliminary familiarization with the tuning process, you need to notify the competent authorities about the changes made to the car.
Stages of modernization of the VAZ 2114 car
There are several stages of changing the interior of a vehicle. These include:
- Dismantling works. Of all the factory elements, only a few may be useful, but you should still be careful when performing dismantling work. This is due to the fact that some parts can be sold, others can be reused.
- Insulating the interior is an important step. VAZ 2114 interior tuning must necessarily include soundproofing work, since domestic cars have a very noisy interior.
- Particular attention is always paid to the front panel and instrument panel. The vehicle in question used poor quality materials to create this item. It should also be noted that the shield is difficult to read and looks unattractive. Problems can be corrected by upgrading these elements.
- Upholstery, seats, side panels can also be changed. It is worth noting that this work is the easiest to do, since you can find quite a lot of different sports seats and ready-made panels on sale. If you want to remake the original seats, then difficulties may arise, since they are of poor manufacturing quality.
The above stages can be called the main ones when tuning a car’s interior.
Table of technical characteristics of the VAZ-2114
| Car modifications | 2114 1.5i |
| Body | |
| Body type / number of doors | Hatchback / 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 |
| Length | 4100 mm |
| Width | 1620 mm |
| Height | 1415 mm |
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.
We dismantle before tuning
Many people do not pay attention to the quality of dismantling work. However, quite a lot depends on how professionally this stage is carried out. Before carrying out dismantling work, you should pay attention to the following points:
- First you need to decide on the scope of work to be carried out. If a complete refurbishment of the interior is being carried out, then it is best to remove all elements of the interior down to the metal. Complete dismantling will allow for more thorough preparation of the car for modernization.
- Despite the fact that the old interior is not attractive, some of its elements may be needed in the future. During dismantling work, it is recommended to remove the trim, front panel and other interior elements in stages.
- In order to avoid problems with the parts in the future, it is best to number them, which will significantly simplify the assembly work.
- Particular attention should be paid to the wiring, since even if the damage is minor, it will have to be replaced. The more connections, the more dangers the wiring poses. Therefore, if a certain area is damaged, it should be replaced completely.
- Before carrying out dismantling work, disconnect the battery.
The above recommendations should be taken into account when considering how to properly dismantle the car interior.
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.
Thermal and sound insulation of the car
Domestic cars are known for the fact that in winter the interior is quite cold and very noisy when driving. This is all due to the unthought-out insulation of the car, that is, there is practically none at all.
Sidebar: Important: When upgrading a vehicle's interior, special attention should be paid to insulation. It is recommended to start tuning the VAZ 2114 interior by creating an insulating layer, and only after that move on to the trim, front panel or instrument panel.
To begin with, you should pay attention to the fact that partial sound insulation will not give the desired result. That is why not only the interior should be insulated, but also the trunk, engine shield, doors, and dashboard. The principle of reducing noise in the cabin while driving is the same for all cars.
Work can be carried out after dismantling work has been completed and the following materials have been purchased:
1. Splen 3004 2. Stroyzol SD 90. 3. Accent 15 millimeters thick. 4. Vibroplast Gold. 5. Adgilin Vizomat.
Tools you will need:
1. Measuring tools: ruler, square, tape measure, level. 2. A construction heat gun with a fairly high power rating. 3. Set of screwdrivers. 4. A set of keys. 5. Knife and scissors. 6. Rags. 7. Pressure roller. 8. Degreaser.
Most of the time, as a rule, is spent on dismantling work. In order to speed up this work, you should use the services of an assistant. You can also find the car's operating manual with a detailed description of how to dismantle the interior. After removing all the trim and factory sound insulation, which is present in a small amount. The metal surface is cleaned of dirt and degreased.
Features of installation work include:
- The first layer to be applied should be Vizomat MP. It is glued to the entire surface: trunk, floor, doors, ceiling surface. This material is applied by heating it with a hair dryer, after which the film is peeled off and rolled out using a roller. Everything must be done quickly enough. Therefore, you should first cut out the most suitable pieces of material. When gluing, you should pay attention to ensure that there are no gaps between individual pieces of material, and that there should be no bubbles. The final result depends on the quality of this stage.
- A vibration damper is used to absorb resonance that may occur during movement. Vibration is transmitted from the wheels to the body, which can be dampened with the help of such material. The vibration damper also acts as a heat-insulating material that can retain heat in winter and prevent warm air from entering the cabin in summer.
- An ideal job is when whole pieces are used. However, if the work is carried out without assistants, then this is quite difficult to achieve. When using separate pieces, they should be joined with an overlap of 20 centimeters.
- While performing work, do not forget that all technological openings, hatches, and ventilation grilles should not be sealed. They are necessary to maintain the correct microclimate and ventilate the body, which will prevent the appearance of mold.
- The vibration-absorbing material should cover as much area as possible. The result of the work carried out will depend on this.
When tuning the interior of a VAZ 2114, it should be taken into account that the third layer, which is applied when insulating the interior, is Accent, about 15 centimeters thick.
The fourth material is Spleen, which works as a heat insulator. Such changes will make the interior as comfortable as possible. After completing this work, you can begin other changes to the 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.
Designer interior makeover
After modification, or rather complete replacement of sound insulation, work can be carried out to change the interior design. Such work can lead to various costs - it all depends on the final result. There are several ways to change the interior:
- Use of new skin. The original material used to finish the car in question, roughly speaking, does not have attractive performance qualities. VAZ 2114 interior tuning with a complete replacement of the headliner, side panels and floor will be quite expensive, but you can try to find better quality panels from other cars. It is quite difficult to stretch the fabric yourself, but it is still possible.
- A fairly simple way to modify the interior is to install new seats. Recently, you can find sports seats with lateral support on sale, which will fit the car in question. Their cost is quite high, but the result will be impressive. You can also select seats from other cars, but in this case it may be difficult to fit the mounting. If it is planned to install new seats and create a separate fastening for them, then this work should be carried out before insulating the body.
- Nothing catches attention like the front panel of a vehicle: material, shape, central dashboard, installed player. When completely changing the interior of a car, it is practically impossible to do without dismantling the front panel and changing it. However, there are several difficulties here: it is quite difficult to modify an old one, but choosing a new one for your car is also not easy. Work on changing the front panel is also complicated because it involves electrical wiring. In order to avoid difficulties with connecting the wiring during assembly, individual wires should be combined into groups and labeled. Some craftsmen modify the central dashboard, which is often expressed by creating a large seat for a multimedia system. Note that there are quite a lot of similar systems on sale that have a relatively low cost, but at the same time decent functionality. Made in China, the quality is average, but high-quality multimedia systems can cost several hundred.
- Another fairly simple way to modify the interior is to modify the instrument panel. I’m not surprised that you still don’t play at the poker house, few people can last here, since few people can withstand so much money, especially suddenly, but that’s the problem, people here, one might say, earn too much pokerdom official org I don’t know why it’s in online poker at pokerdom, but this is where huge money is made, all my friends make money here, and that’s why I won’t even think about other sites and I will also recommend only this one to you, if you play poker then only pokerdom. This change can be made yourself: stick on a new scale, create an original backlight, and so on. The work will not take much time and will not cost much, but the changes will be significant. Some craftsmen install instrument panels from other cars, but here it is quite important to choose the most suitable version.
- Small details of the interior, such as the gear shift knob, handles for opening doors, keys on the center panel and many other elements, may also undergo changes. Every little detail can significantly change the interior design if you choose it correctly.
- Recently, interior lighting has become very popular. This can be done using special diode strips, which are inexpensive and last quite a long time. The color of the diode strip can be very different; it can be attached to illuminate the central panel, floor and other elements of the car.
- Most car owners like to listen to music in the car. In order for it to be of high quality, it is not enough to install a good radio. Particular attention is paid to improving the car's acoustics: new speakers, a subwoofer, and an amplifier are installed. At the same time, the quality of the radio or multimedia system must correspond to the quality of the acoustics, since otherwise the investment will be in vain and there will be no significant changes.
The above information reflects how to carry out interior tuning of a VAZ 2114. Only with an integrated approach can good results be achieved. An example is that without good sound insulation, the installed acoustics will not bring proper pleasure. This is due to the constantly appearing noise. Music lovers prefer to listen to music at medium volume, paying careful attention to sound quality.
In conclusion, we note that a complete transformation of the car interior will take quite a lot of time. In this case, the vehicle will be in a disassembled state, that is, at this moment it cannot be used. To comprehensively change a car, you need to understand many things; electricians usually cause special problems.
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