We learned that a real limousine can be made from an ordinary pre-wheel drive Lada back in 1994, when at one of the Auto Shows a version of the VAZ 21099, Amadeo 500, extended by half a meter, from the Togliatti company Master Design, was shown.
Photo stolen from the Internet
The idea was bold to the point of absurdity, but... “Ninety-nine” was, to put it mildly, of little use as a base for stretch. However, with the appearance of Amadeo, something clicked in the public consciousness, stereotypes wavered and collapsed. It became possible to think about a limousine based on Lada. All that remained was to wait for a more suitable base model. Which naturally became the “Ten”, VAZ 2110.
The Ten, stretched by 175 mm, called VAZ 21108, is where the history of the Tolyatti company Super-Auto began. It began on January 24, 1997, although no one will remember what exactly happened that day. Then, at the beginning of 1997, VAZ vice-president for technical development (and, concurrently, Kadannikov’s friend) Konstantin Sakharov agreed with the management of AvtoVAZ maintenance to rent one of the buildings of the Togliatti-VAZ Auto Center. They decided to call the company, not without pretension, Super-Auto, because they wanted to make the most prestigious and expensive modifications of the “Ten”. On the list of Super-Auto founders you can find the former director of the OPP Sergei Perevezentsev, the chief VAZ technologist Vladimir Peresypkinsky, the head of VAZ social security Alexander Pushkar and the future chief designer of VAZ Vladimir Guba. The name of the last Super-Auto is still associated...
The company’s website says that the first car was not a limousine, but an ordinary “Ten”, only with an Opel 150-horsepower engine (VAZ 21106). There is information that they also made several samples of a pickup truck from the long-wheelbase Niva. However, this is not confirmed by other sources: 21106 and VAZ 2129 Pickup were produced in those years by the Togliatti company Motorika.
It is known for certain that in 1998 the VAZ 21108 “Premier” appeared - the same stretch on the 2110 platform. It also had a simple 8-valve engine.
I note that the official history of Super-Auto, posted on the company’s website, is replete with ambiguous passages: “a specialized structural entity operating under the auspices of AvtoVAZ OJSC,” “a specialized partner of AvtoVAZ OJSC...” With this, of course, the founders of the company emphasize the proximity to the “parent” enterprise . Legally, Super-Auto did not have and does not have any relation to VAZ; it is a completely independent enterprise, neither a subsidiary nor a structural unit (which, for example, Bronto and OPP were). Although Super-Auto’s informal ties with VAZ are stronger than those of other “subsidiaries”...
In 2004, the 21128 engine with a volume of 1.8 and a power of 105-107 hp was developed for the VAZ 21108. Of course, on the basis of the VAZ, having wasted it. This engine was assembled at the VAZ OPP. As the director of Super-Auto Alexey Rodionov said (he was the one who was involved in the preparation of production ten years ago), the engine turned out to be good, but... unstable. There were problems with the honing of the blocks (this was done by a contractor) and with the quality of the ShPG. As a result, each engine is a lottery; one could go 300,000 km without major repairs, the other barely reached 30,000 km.
Alexey Rodionov, General Director of Super-auto. Started working for the company in 2001 as a support engineer
At first, there weren’t many long “Ten” cars made, a few dozen cars a month. But even this volume was profitable due to the high added value. The VAZ 21108 turned out to be in demand among the VAZ management, who were not supposed to drive foreign cars on official business. But I no longer wanted to drive standard VAZs. With the help of Bronto, they even made two armored vehicles with Opel engines for Vitaly Vilchik, the then director of VAZ. These cars, having changed several owners, are still alive and are now in private hands. True, the armor was removed from them long ago. By 2000, production of 108s jumped to 500 units and became very good; other models were forgotten for some time in the wake of success.
But Super-Auto has never produced real limousines with an interior partition. Although such cars existed in nature, they were single products of other Tolyatti companies, for example, Spetsavto. Super-Auto also had a joint project with Spetsavto – a coupe based on the “Ten” (LADA 21128 Coupe Sport). Unfortunately, not many of these machines were produced at both sites, although the machine turned out to be spectacular.
Photo of the Dozens coupe still hangs in the office of the director of Super-Auto
The designers of Super-Auto then made the front suspension on a subframe, widened the track, boosted the engine to 125 hp... But they managed to assemble only five or six cars - the demand for such an exclusive was low. It's time to refocus on something more widespread.
And such a product turned out to be cars of the “tenth” family with the 21128 engine. For a long time they became the hallmark of the company. And when the Priora appeared, a 105-horsepower engine was adapted for it, this car bore the index 21703.
In the mid-2000s, Super-Auto won a number of tenders and supplied cars to government agencies, primarily the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Federal Penitentiary Service. Government contracts will henceforth become a good support, but also a reason for a series of minor scandals. They say that the company manages to win tenders by offering by no means the lowest price; on the free market, exactly the same cars are sold cheaper... Then the son of Vladimir Guba, Anton, was at the helm of the Super-auto, who became the de facto (though also de jure) owner companies. But in 2008, he left the position of general director and began to develop a company with a similar name - Super-Auto Holding. However, all more or less significant events in production are still under his control.
There were also slightly adventurous projects. For example, in 2007, Super-Auto, together with the company Apal, planned to produce an ersatz Stalker SUV with a plastic body.
Stalker 2154 Photo stolen from the Internet
The conductors were welded and the purchase of equipment was prepared. But 2008 came - a time that, to put it mildly, was not very suitable for venture projects. Nobody dared to make a risky investment and they didn’t start making Stalker on Super-Auto.
At the height of the 2008 crisis, the model was obviously in demand. After thinking and counting, we decided to make Samara-2 with engines from Priora (21124 and 21126, 87 and 98 hp, respectively). This was rational from the point of view of cost (no original parts were used in the machines) and was in the trend of the then demand. Production volume immediately soared from 200 to 600 pieces per month! And even though the margins of the powerful Samara were small, they allowed the company to go through the 2008-2009 crisis with relatively small losses. And even create a material and financial reserve for future developments.
Super car appearance
Despite the new model releases, there are few differences between them in terms of body appearance.
External changes: the front part of the body, the shape of the lenses, the hood, the radiator grille, better quality plastic on the bumper, spoilers, moldings and linings on the hood have changed.
After additional improvements in 2011, the super car received an increased ground clearance of 5 mm.
The weight of the vehicle is 970 kg, the load capacity is 425 kg and the ground clearance is 160 mm.
The VAZ 2114 vehicle has changed in many ways over time and differs from its predecessors in its new interior design and updated appearance.
It is equipped with external mirrors that have a rectangular shape, thanks to them the driver can better control the current situation on the road. The doors on super cars are equipped with special mechanisms for more convenient opening. It is equipped with wheels of 13 radius, which, if necessary, can be easily changed to a larger radius.
Modified headlights are built into the rear of the car; they have 3 types of brake lights, reverse and turn signals. The updated super car currently has a spoiler, it allows you to increase road grip and dynamic data of the car. This is a surprise for any car owner, since this element is installed immediately at the car factory before release.
Sachs
Another German manufacturer of spare parts for domestic vehicles of the Samara 2 family is Sachs. The set of parts for transmission consumables from Sachs is standard - clutch disc, release plate and basket.
The popularity of this option is due to the following points:
- High level of wear resistance;
- Bearing strength;
- It dampens jerks well when the pedal is thrown suddenly.
- Lots of fakes;
- Tight clutch travel;
- High price.
Due to the high quality of components and durability, the price of the product “bites” - 5,000 rubles or more.
Interior of super car VAZ 2114
The interior decoration of the super car VAZ 2114 was made of inexpensive but high-quality materials. From the first point of view of the happy owners of such a car, it can be classified as luxury, since it has an on-board computer, heated front seats, power windows and fog lights.
The on-board computer displays complete information about the remaining number of liters of fuel in the gas tank, the exact number of kilometers that can still be driven. The steering wheel can be easily adjusted to suit you for more comfortable driving of the super car. Inside the car dealership, the developers installed a more modern heating system.
Europanel is equipped with 2 liquid crystal displays. On the left side of the instrument panel there is a sensor for determining the engine temperature. With its help, the driver will easily prevent overheating of the internal combustion engine and power unit. This sensor is designed in the form of a scale, followed by a tachometer, it has a round shape.
The central panel inside the cabin is equipped with emergency signs; when the car is functioning properly, it looks like a dark stripe. Due to the updated panel, the internal ventilation of the cabin has improved, while obvious problems with the air supply to the side deflectors have been eliminated. Car seats in super cars are covered with fabric, which over the years begins to become very worn.
Just like any other car, the presented model is equipped with seat belts. In the cabin, an adjustable light was installed on the ceiling to provide full interior illumination. The rear windows are not automatic, but manual. Basically, car owners try to combat extraneous noise in the cabin and use special materials for this. As a result of this improvement, the car greatly increases in weight.
Technical characteristics of super car 2114
Powertrain super car
For 10 years, the VAZ 2114 super car has been equipped with several internal combustion engine options. From the very beginning it is worth mentioning the 1.5 liter and 8 valve engine, it produced 78 hp.
Fuel consumption of the internal combustion engine of the super car VAZ 2114 was 7.3 liters of fuel for every 100 km with mixed driving. After car factories began installing injection engines on the VAZ 2114, its power increased. But if you look at it from the other side, his gasoline consumption has decreased.
But already starting in 2004, an internal combustion engine with a displacement of 1.6 was produced; 81 hp Such an engine with mixed driving for 100 km. consumes 7.6 liters of fuel. In the same year, a new 1.6 liter engine with a 16 valve system was released, which gives the car 89 hp. The passport states that such an internal combustion engine already consumes 7.5 liters of fuel per 100 km in mixed driving. But already in 2007, this internal combustion engine was subjected to serious modifications, while the previous level of 1.6 was left in it, and the power was increased to 98 hp.
Transmission
On a super car, all power plants begin to work together with a 5-speed manual transmission; it has undergone repeated improvements. The gearbox and full suspension were specially developed by Russian mechanical engineering engineers.
Chassis
This vehicle was developed on the platform of previous models. Special McPherson struts were installed on the front wheels of the super car, and struts with trailing arms or coil springs were installed on the rear 2 wheels. Driving a car for a long time quickly gets your hands tired, since it was not equipped with power steering on the steering wheel.
The steering wheel of our hatchback itself is made in the form of a gear - a nut. The front wheels are equipped with disc brakes, and the rear wheels are equipped with a drum mechanism. And if we take, for example, an average speed limit of 80 km/h, and there are passengers inside the vehicle, the resulting braking distance during sudden braking will be 40 meters.
Safety
The safety level on the VAZ 2114 super car is very low. Car developers did not provide for the installation of front airbags. The body is made of thin metal, which in the event of an accident is not able to provide the people in the car with proper safety. Even during minor accidents, the body is severely deformed.
Lada 2114 › Logbook › Replacing the box, learned a lot about VAZ boxes.
At the first service station that came to my house, I handed over my car for repairs and went to the bus stop to take a minibus to get home) But before I got to the bus stop, they called me from the service center and said come over, it’s like it’s really bad!
I turn around and go back to the STOshka. Indeed, beeeeeeeee! What I saw did not make me happy at all, it even upset me. The mechanic had already removed the box and it was lying on the table, covered in oil and with a normal crack in the bell.
But there is nothing to do - you need to take some kind of box and install it. That day I didn’t know anything about boxes for VAZ, but the service mechanics said that I just need to take a box for four) No sooner said than done! At home I looked at the ads on Avito and Yule, found the box without much difficulty, the guys the next day brought it straight to the service and helped me drag it to the car) I paid, the guys, having melted the box, left joyfully. I showed the gearbox mechanics, they said that everything was ok, it would fit like original. I was happy that I escaped with little blood, did not disturb the mechanics and went to the stop. But, again, a call from the service, they say pichal-bida, they say, come, we’ll show and tell you everything. Blat! I'm going back.
It turns out that this gearbox is not entirely suitable, since I had a “ten” (as I later found out, I had a new type 2110 gearbox with a starter mount on three studs), and bought an “eight” (as it also later turned out, normal working box 2108), and my starter with a “beak” does not fit into it. But the mechanics convinced us that if we cut out a piece of the “eight-piece” box so that a “ten-piece” starter with a “beak” could fit in, then everything would be fine. They sawed everything off, installed the starter, and at the same time unraveled the bell a little so that my flywheel would spin normally there, but it didn’t work normally - the starter didn’t reach the flywheel and the engine, accordingly, wouldn’t start. An attempt to install an “eight-wheel” flywheel was also unsuccessful, since, as it turned out, it would also be necessary to change the clutch to an “eight-wheel” one. Result of the day: I lost a lot of time, bought a gearbox that doesn’t fit, and besides, it was ruined and had to get rid of it, the knowledge base on VAZ gearboxes began to grow)
The whole next day I continued to replenish the knowledge base on the boxes, along the way I called auto analysis, looked at Avito and Yula. Looks like I found what I needed! I call, make an agreement, and in the evening of the same day I take public transport to a car repair shop on the other side of the city, the men show me a box on a half-assembled ten, I look - it seems like it should fit (like my burst one, but only a starter with 2 bolts), I leave an advance payment and the next day they bring the box with the starter to the service) This time everything fits like original!
At the same time, at this service station they changed the drive seals, the input shaft seal, the rear crankshaft seal, replaced the support bearings and did a wheel alignment. Now you can drive further! Finally!
1. I successfully sold the 2108 box together with a “tenth” starter, according to the guy who bought it, it got up without any problems and started working at 9k 2. The burst box is lying at work. Now I want to disassemble the patient, understand what’s what and why, ideally I would like to reassemble it by replacing the dead bearings, gears, synchronizers and bells. 3. The box that is now on the car seems to be normal and tired. I switch from first to second only through neutral, otherwise it crunches wildly, but I’m already used to it) Well, a design point: there is no reverse limiter, so you need to be careful not to accidentally put the rear gear in place of the first one (it’s good that when you engage reverse gear the sound signal turns on), but I quickly got used to it too. 4. Now I can at least fumble a little)
Advantages and disadvantages of super cars
Each car, regardless of the manufacturer and type of model, has its own advantages and disadvantages, including the super car VAZ 2114.
Advantages: good aerodynamics, good appearance, playful power plants, good ground clearance, in demand by young people, great opportunities for tuning, initially the base car has a small and stylish rear stall, front-wheel drive, high stability, the bumper is painted completely to match the body color, enlarged wear resistance of the suspension, europanel on-board computer, heated front seats, front electric windows, low cost, cast wheels, adjustable steering wheel, easy repairs, low fuel consumption.
Cons: door handles often fail, the plastic bumper breaks easily, the car quickly rots, there is little free space inside the cabin, a weak level of security, the car does not have air conditioning or power steering, poor build quality, there is little space in the trunk.
Starko
The second Turkish manufacturer of parts for domestic cars is “Starko” on our list; Kraft is less common.
It is difficult to find original Starko packaging, which already indicates a high probability of purchasing a low-quality fake. First, let's list the advantages:
- Good combination of price and quality;
- Smooth gear shifting.
The disadvantages include the following:
- In traffic jams, vibrations are observed when starting to move;
- A small number of reviews and opinions of drivers.
The price of a standard set is no different from competitors - 3000-3500 rubles.
Owner reviews
Most owners of the super car VAZ 2114 emphasize its modern and attractive appearance. Compared to old foreign cars, this car is cheaper, and according to other reviews from car enthusiasts, this hatchback is easy to drive. The car of the domestic automobile industry is not fastidious in maintenance. You can buy inexpensive parts for it in auto stores.
During the improvement, the power unit turned out to be quite playful.
Also, car owners note the new height of ground clearance, because it now allows them to use the car not only for city trips, but also the ability to drive out of town.
For all car enthusiasts who like to make various improvements to their cars with their own hands, in other words, perform tuning. It is ideal for such car owners to make various upgrades to it, both externally and internally.
Fenox
The Belarusian manufacturer Fenox has been on the market of spare parts for domestic cars for a long time.
Advantages of "Fenox":
- Smooth start;
- Improved friction properties;
- High precision balancing;
- A guide is included.
- Overcharge;
- Mediocre quality;
- Presence of fakes.
The price tag in car stores reaches 4,000 rubles or more. The abundance of options for installation makes it difficult to choose, but the rating given will allow you to decide on the manufacturer. The final choice should be made based on your driving style.
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