For a long time, for all cars manufactured by the Soviet automobile industry, the VAZ-2101 dashboard was considered the standard of beauty. Over time, the design and design of the machine changed, and new technical additions were made. Now the dashboard is outdated and looks unimpressive. To fix this, you can resort to tuning it.
And so, let's look at what ways you can do dashboard tuning. The first option is to take a risk and install a panel from a foreign car, but it will look terrible. Moreover, the panel will cost a considerable amount. The second and most optimal option would be to install a panel from any other car produced by VAZ. It won’t be difficult to find it on the auto parts market or in a showroom. Let's consider the main question: which panel to choose?
Dashboard upgrade
Tuning the dashboard of a VAZ 2114
The work of upgrading the dashboard is not an easy task. The most important thing is a competent selection of the necessary elements and their beautiful and correct design. The work plan needs to be thought out in advance so as not to run into problems during the tuning process with your own hands. It is best to draw up a work plan:
- The first step is to properly disassemble the instrument panel. Any self-respecting car enthusiast should know how this is done. In fact, there is nothing difficult about this, since you can do it with an ordinary screwdriver and pliers;
- The next step is to modify the faulty parts and components. In the course of such work, many nuances may appear. They depend solely on how much the owner of the VAZ 2114 wants to modify the tidy;
- Finally, you need to install the converted parts in their place.
Console tuning
Tuning the VAZ-2107 console is an optimization of the front panel, as a result of which many useful features and advantages can appear in the car, such as a new tape recorder, clock or cigarette lighter. Refinement of the beard of the VAZ-2107 allows you to make the vehicle more original and functional. Anyone can, through simple improvements, install a player, a modern clock, a USB socket, devices for monitoring the electrical network and small “pockets” for small items in the car.
Among the main tools, without which tuning the standard beard of a VAZ-2107 is impossible, it is worth noting: an electric jigsaw and drill; "grinder"; locksmith corner; a simple pencil; ruler; glue and stapler for furniture.
Do-it-yourself tuning of the VAZ-2107 beard may involve the manufacture of a new panel, which will initially have special areas for the location of switches and indicators. The easiest way to tune the console is with ordinary plywood with a thickness of about 6 mm. It is advisable to use artificial leather as finishing materials, which perfectly matches the color with the rest of the interior elements. Recently, car owners have even adapted to introducing carbon fiber.
Tuning the VAZ-2107 beard can be done with the help of a comprehensive modernization, which will “radically” change the interior of the car. Replacement on doors and other interior elements can be made using carbon fiber and leatherette. The new console will need to be positioned in place of the factory fixture, which must first be dismantled. By removing a standard beard, the motorist can quickly take measurements to further create drawings.
How to easily and quickly tune the instrument panel of a VAZ 2114
The process of improving the instrument panel with your own hands for a car model 2114, as a rule, is not particularly complicated. Purchasing parts for this, for example, a shield, will not be difficult. Here are some options:
Disassembled panel
- The design model includes some features. You can choose its design yourself, after which manufacturers send the parts by mail. The panel is equipped with an integrated oil level, which is not available in standard kits. This addition appeared due to persistent requests from car enthusiasts who do tuning of car devices with their own hands. This device looks much more interesting, since the developers added color scales to it, which are decorated with a chrome frame.
- The instrument cluster for the VAZ 2114 is very easy to install, and you can also install a sports-type tidy, which is designed in the form of an instrument panel for the same car model. The completely new design adds a very impressive appearance to the device. There are two versions of this tidy: with a dark and light lining. The arrow backlight has several brightness levels, which allows you to customize the device to suit your needs.
- The AMS-2 instrument panel was supplemented with a tachometer. It has now been moved a little to the left of center. White scales create a sporty look and also improve readability. The illumination is carried out using LEDs, which greatly improves the visibility of devices at night.
Heating system assembly procedure
To assemble the body of the car heater, we use sealant and snap the brackets. It is better to assemble the air duct for blowing glass using sealant. Another common problem when assembling the panel is severe bending of the cables for controlling the damper. To solve this little problem, you can resort to changing the cable connection diagram.
- The upper lever is the heating system faucet.
- Middle lever – air flow adjustment.
- The lower lever is the oven air damper.
Then, for the next straightening of the cable, it is necessary to drill a hole in the air duct for heating the windshield and pull the cable through it. After successfully connecting all the cables to the heater and control unit, side air ducts should be installed. Usually, the right air duct is installed without much effort, but to install the left one, you will have to dismantle the steering column and pedal assembly. For deflectors you need to buy seals or take them from the VAZ-2101. After installing the air ducts, we return the pedal assembly and column to their original position.
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Do-it-yourself panel modernization
Installing backlight for the dashboard
The main aspect in upgrading your own car with your own hands is efficiency. Absolutely every motorist sincerely wants his car to have a spectacular and original look. It may seem strange, but in most cases the most beloved part for car owners is considered to be the instrument panel. It is subject to the most daring design ideas, so it can be modified in every possible way or completely changed. A combination of different parts can bring the desired result.
First you need to stock up on the necessary material. Replacing an instrument panel for a VAZ requires careful dismantling of the entire device. When removing the glass from the speedometer, it is very important not to scratch it. Next you need to remove the index arrows. It is better to replace the standard tab with a new one. LED strips are a good choice for new lighting bulbs.
The serviceability of all elements and parts must be checked. After installing them, you should drive the car for several kilometers to understand whether such tuning is suitable for the car.
Panel or torpedo?
Which torpedo is suitable for the VAZ 2107? The issue is complex, but completely solvable. Just to begin with, you should determine how radical the alterations will need to be made. Such tuning can be done in two ways:
- Replacing the dashboard;
- Replacement of the entire torpedo.
The first option will allow you to get by with little expense and replace the panel with another one that suits you more. You just have to adjust the socket a little in size. It is somewhat more difficult to install a new panel. At the same time, it must be suitable in size and provide the ability to connect all vehicle systems. The final choice depends on your ultimate goals and capabilities.
Gazelle dashboard
When replacing the instrument panel on a VAZ-2107, the equally popular Gazelle often becomes the donor. Despite the fact that the manufacturer of these two machines is the same, the work will be more complex. The Gazelle panel has large dimensions and also has a completely different configuration, shape and size. You will also have to tinker with the electrical wiring: you will need a number of adapters, as well as knowledge from the field of electrical engineering.
In such work, you will have to use a jigsaw and a soldering station to resolder the adapters. This is a rather painstaking procedure that should be approached with special care.
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Tuning VAZ 2107 with a torpedo from BMW e-34
Also, this appearance has no attractiveness. Therefore, many drivers replace dashboards. The issue is complex, but completely solvable. Just to begin with, you should determine how radical the alterations will need to be made. Such tuning can be done in two ways: Replacing the dashboard; Replacement of the entire torpedo.
The first option will allow you to get by with little expense and replace the panel with another one that suits you more. You just have to adjust the socket a little in size. Feeling upset, I turned on the TV. A few minutes later an idea came. Light bulbs may also not work. And I didn’t check the devices at the time of purchase. 4 light bulbs did not work, I cleaned three, and pulled out one penny from the original instrument panel. It would have cost a little money if there had been a bug in the circuitry of my adapter - it would have been a break of about two months until I recovered my strength.
So the process was completed completely unexpectedly. It was Saturday outside, I got up in the morning and, as always on Saturdays, went to the car market.
European standard panel
The question immediately arises: why is it better? Old parts are often made in haste, so they are not always functional. The material from which domestic instrumentation is made does not meet high performance standards, and therefore tuning such instrumentation is extremely difficult. Therefore, it makes more sense to install European standard devices. It has a more elegant look, better quality material, and an excellent level of ventilation.
Almost all drivers have already made a choice for themselves. Europanel will add aesthetics to the car, and driving with such a dashboard will be much more pleasant.
Repair of "tidy" VAZ 2110
The domestic car 2110 cannot boast of a high-quality panel. In severe frost or summer heat, plastic often begins to crack. In addition, sometimes its corner also comes off. The “tidy” of this machine consists of three parts: a central, upper lining and a lower plastic lining. The corner most often comes off through: unscrewing the screws that attract the top cover, or through the fact that its soft part has moved away from the metal part of the top cover.
In the first option, you need to remove the panel, because otherwise you won’t be able to tighten the top trim. If only the soft part has come off, then there may be several solutions. You can glue it, but it will not stick tightly to the plastic air deflector. Another option is to mask the gap that appears when the corner of the panel peels off.
You can, of course, cover the gap with wire. It is placed inside using a screwdriver. Instead of a wire, you can use a headlight seal. In this case, you can return the corner to its place. Polyurethane foam is used to glue the corner. The casing, thanks to the foam, will stick to the metal body, but first it needs to be cleaned and degreased.
Then we apply foam inside, using a wet rag to remove excess foam. Use paper clips to press the corners. There is no need to remove the foam immediately. You should wait until it dries. After the foam has dried, you need to paint over it with a marker. It may seem like the foam is bursting, but in fact, the corners of the panel will not come out.
Now you can move on to repairing the crack in the panel. To do this, use either a plastic repair agent or tighten the lining with material. As for the first option, it is the simplest, because during repairs you do not need to remove the cover. You can remove the crack using a special epoxy resin.
Cosmofen and cold welding are also suitable for use. To prevent the crack from standing out, you should repaint the dashboard. In the second method, when reupholstering this automobile part, leather or vinyl leather is used. First, the crack must be filled with putty. If the problem is in the corner of the panel that has come unstuck, then repairing it will not be difficult.
If the “tidy” is cracked, then it is very difficult to completely hide the crack and, at the same time, not remove it. If the matter concerns repairs, then it is better to immediately replace it with a European overlay. Here you can see in detail how to solder plastic.
Experts' opinion
Ruslan. I sell various parts for tuning cars of the domestic automobile industry. Instrument panels that can be installed on VAZs appeared relatively recently, but have become very popular. This is due to the ease of installation and attractive design of ready-made solutions. Previously, craftsmen spent a lot of time just for one minor modification; now they can immediately change the interior design in an hour.
Michael. I installed a new instrument panel, which the seller had in the category for my car. The installation went very smoothly. I was really surprised how accurately the panel fell into place. There was no need to modify or change any parts. Therefore, I recommend exactly this method of changing the instrument panel: simple, fast, effective. The main thing is to choose the instrument panel correctly, otherwise there is a large choice, many low-quality options.
Aesthetic auto tuning
The car owner wants to see not only a powerful unit, but also a beautiful, bright and interesting interior and exterior of his pet.
Such modification of the VAZ-2101 involves turning to specialists to provide some services, including tuning, but if you wish, you can perform most of the actions on your own.
It should be noted that the external tuning of your VAZ-2101, done with your own hands, will be a real source of pride, and you will deservedly be able to receive words filled with admiration both for yourself and for your car.
Interior tuning
If you have the financial opportunity, it is best to say goodbye to the old seats, and in return install seats from a foreign car in the car interior.
Firstly, modern chairs will look more impressive, secondly, it will be as comfortable as possible to sit on them, and thirdly, they will also allow you to install a comfortable armrest between the front seats.
If you don’t want to part with your seats, you should simply focus your efforts on upgrading the ones you have.
To do this, it is quite enough to update the upholstery or sew new car covers. Automotive stores sell Alcantara, automotive velor, carpet, recommended by experienced craftsmen for upholstery of car interiors.
Alcantara is considered the most practical, which is a special textile for cars that successfully resists external negative influences and is also able to last a fairly long time.
The interior of a car will be significantly improved if a new dashboard is introduced into it, which can be borrowed from a foreign car. Again, you will have to tinker to secure such a “non-native” instrument panel.
If you want to remain faithful to your original torpedo in this matter, you still have the opportunity to modernize it and subject it to tuning.
You can use LED strips to decorate instrument panels. You can also purchase special decorative car trims and use them to decorate your dashboard. It is useful to choose a color shade that harmonizes with the upholstery of your car.
It helps to decorate your favorite “penny”. They do not have to be replaced; you can also install LED strips in them or do a little tinting.
So, if you want to make your own car unique and attractive, you will need to study useful recommendations on how to do such tuning yourself, prepare all the necessary materials and tools. Next, you will really need to recharge yourself with diligence, diligence, patience, and after that you can count on maximum results, on well-deserved stunning success.
Life today is nervous, but always to the soul and in fashion VAZ zero first!
Upgrade VAZ 2101 or mint your own “penny”
The most important thing in tuning a “penny” is to find it in more or less original form. The years take their toll, time passes, “pennies” are lost, erased, broken and, simply put, disappear from our mortal world.
But if you are lucky and you have found a legend of the domestic automobile industry in a form close to the original, then do not waste time, “sharpen” your brain and hands, support the parts and tools and move forward to achievements.
Sell your pants and padded jacket, take out a loan, buy a penny.
Upgrade "penny". Installation of double stabilizer
Question: why do you need a stabilizer? Answer: it increases the stability of the car when cornering and simplifies the process of driving the car. So, let's make the necessary purchases:
- Front stabilizer VAZ 2101;
- Four stabilizer struts from the 10th model;
- Several stabilizer bar cushions;
- Cleaning agent and anti-corrosion compound.
Now we make fastenings for the first stabilizer. We remove the bushings from the posts and cut the posts using an angle grinder. Then we weld the rings and return the rubber bushings to their original place.
We take out the new stabilizer and make cuts along the edges. 10 cm. We remove the fastenings to the spar, leaving only one stick without canopies. We remove the stock anti-roll bar from the VAZ 2101. We take 2 stabilizer pads and place them in the place where the stabilizer is attached to the side member. After installing the pillows in the appropriate places, we move on to the cut stabilizer and insert the pillows into the mounts.
Painting the tidy
Another option is to paint the instrument panel, or rather, the scales themselves - tachometer, speedometer, you can also paint temperature sensors, fuel volume, etc. If you install diode lighting sources in the panel, then painting the PP (necessarily with luminescent paint) will give the device a brighter and more modern look. It is necessary to paint carefully so as not to splatter the paint on the shield, otherwise not only the scales will stand out, but also traces of the paint, and this will not look aesthetically pleasing.
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