We would like to share our opinion on the topic of tuning. These are our thoughts and they may differ from your ideas. In the article we will describe the topic of refining the sedan, Lada Vesta tuning outside and inside! I think many car owners have asked the question: “How to optimally pump up a car with minimal investment?” Let’s find out.
First, let's understand what makes sense to put on the car. To make the front of the car more aggressive, I would choose the Lada Vesta Xmug front bumper. This is an interesting and practical bumper; it does not interfere with driving on our rough roads. Prices for it start from 5,400 rubles. I installed door sill covers in the form of yarplast (prices from 650 rubles), which will greatly increase the practicality of the car, making it easier to clean the interior. We will try to do all the tuning ourselves as much as possible. This saves money, and who doesn’t like to tinker with their favorite car for a couple of hours in the garage?)
The next stage would be improvements to the optics, headlights and taillights - an essential part of the car improvement process. All auto parts would be bought at a regular tuning store; there shouldn’t be much difficulty in finding them. Let's imagine that the car is black, and I think that the elements should be installed in black. A white car has a choice between white elements or individual black inserts. The decision to “upgrade” the Lada comes after realizing that the car’s stock characteristics are extremely lacking. The car has fairly calm, perhaps even “family” lines, and not the highest dynamics. I think the main popularity of tuning for Vesta is connected with this. Last on the list, but not least in importance would be 18-inch wheels; they look nice on the car. The first stage of refining the Lada has been completed, we need to start something large-scale.
External styling spoiler, bumper and door sills
Tuning Vesta, in our opinion, begins with visual changes. It is more pleasant to see and feel the changes first than to feel them while actually driving the car. Fortunately, the body kit of the domestic Lada Vesta costs adequate money. We would start refining the interior with yarplast, we are tired of the constantly dirty coating, but here we just wipe it with a rag - it shines. Rear tuning for the Lada Vesta bumper involves installing Xmug, there is the same bumper in front, together they look harmonious. Recently, sedans from VAZ have begun to please with their appearance - Vesta is direct proof. It’s far from ideal, it requires a lot of work on styling and on the engine, but it’s a level higher than what it was before. The appearance of the body is acceptable, I just want to see a trim, sporty look. It will suit the average user, but there is no tuner. We think it is necessary to change the front bumper. It’s too boring and there’s also a rook in the middle.
Modification 2 — Adjustment of the clutch sensor.
Many have heard about the clutch sensor cap - this is another idea created for “hype”
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Yes, I tried it, there are
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If you have nothing to do “Whatever the child enjoys, as long as he doesn’t cry.”
This is all from the category of simple
self-suggestion.
Improving the salon
Well, we're done with the exterior, let's move on to the interior. There are many more questions about the interior than about the appearance. The main problems are impracticality due to materials and sound insulation. In general, Vesta tuning cannot be imagined without modifications to the interior. It's like painting the outside of a house but leaving everything old inside. By the way, what we wouldn’t touch in the cabin is the dashboard. It’s well made, simple, and most importantly intuitive. A million light bulbs, sensors, etc. don’t get in the way.
The most necessary things in the panel are visible, even a mark at a speed of 100 km/h so that the driver does not violate the speed limit. A basic armrest will work for the first time, but I would recommend replacing it, it’s inexpensive and makes life much easier. Returning to the impractical interior, I recommend purchasing and installing rubber pads on the carpet. This simple procedure will in the future save you from wasting effort on interior cleaning and dry cleaning. Sound insulation would be improved to the maximum. On Vesta there is insulation, but not yet enough to say “like on a foreign car.”
Changing the appearance of the car
modifying the Lada Vesta with your own hands
First of all, the owners carry out tuning of Vesta regarding its appearance. But as usual, exterior modifications are standard and are carried out using:
- Sets of plastic linings. The car accessories market offers a large number of all kinds of overhead elements, and to modify the Lada Vesti you can find spoilers, deflectors, arch extensions, protective and decorative covers on the sills, doors and their handles, gas tank hatch, mirrors;
- Body kits. A set of tuning attachments - bumpers, door sills, spoilers, hood deflectors will give your car a sporty style;
- Large diameter wheels with low profile tires. Such tuning of Lada Vesta can significantly improve the appearance, regardless of the color of the car itself;
- Optics tuning. In a simple version, tuning Lada Vesta headlights is carried out using overlays that allow you to change the appearance of optical devices. But some seriously rework lighting equipment by installing LED lamps and tinting it. You can also choose tuning optics for Lada Vesta;
tuning optics Lada Vesta
Turbine
Now the most interesting part is the technical part. Without these modifications, the tuning of our Lada Vesta cannot be considered complete. The first step in increasing power was the installation of a turbine. Here, the modest skills of a beginner are no longer enough; you would have to pay a tidy sum for installing and configuring this option. I immediately bought the entire kit, which also includes injectors, piping, spark plugs, cooler, hoses, hardware, and a turbocharger. If you don’t stop at the turbine, as they say, just walk away.
Rails for Lada Vesta
Engine in Lada Vesta
Installing roof rails allows you to create additional space for transporting goods. Luggage can be placed directly on the roof or in a specialized airbox. Car tents are also attached to the roof rails.
At the moment, roof rails and arches are not included in the basic equipment of the 2015 Lada Vesta. Nevertheless, on the accessory market there is a wide variety of different options for attaching additional luggage compartment to Vesta. Factory roof rails are included in the basic equipment of the Lada Vesta station wagon, which goes on sale in the second half of 2022.
Modifications to the engine and gearbox
Lada Vesta is equipped with three engines depending on the configuration. VAZ 11189 - 1.6 liter with a power of 87 hp, VAZ 21129 - 1.6 liter with a power of 106 hp, and the third, most interesting VAZ 21176 - 1.8 liter with a power of 122 hp.
Let's assume we have a second engine with a volume of 1.6 liters and an engine power of 106 hp.
Tuning an engine on a fret is an extremely simple process, it takes time, but is worth the money. The main idea seems to be the installation of USA 8.6 camshafts with an engine chip. So the engine power rises to 177 hp. STI and LGS camshafts are special shafts that increase dynamics at the same torque. Literally, at the same speed in stock and with camshafts, the car will drive with different dynamics.
Features of chip tuning
Review of Lada Vesta with high mileage
The operation of a modern engine is controlled by on-board computers or electronic control units (ECUs). They are the ones who manage the fuel supply system, set the ignition timing, and ensure the synchronous operation of all vehicle components. Chip tuning allows you to choose other options for the installed parameters. This is done by changing the engine control program. The electronic unit contains memory cards in which the engine operating programs are stored. Access to these cards is possible using special electronic equipment and professional software.
On modern cars, reprogramming is carried out through the OBD diagnostic port directly on the car. By adjusting the engine control program, you can change the air-fuel mixture supply mode, ignition timing and other characteristics.
Advantages and disadvantages of the procedure
Numerous brochures and websites are replete with advertisements about the fantastic possibilities of chip tuning. They report that only by updating the controller it is possible to increase engine power by up to 50%, torque by up to 30% and reduce fuel consumption by 15%.
All these advertising statements contradict the laws of mechanics. The law of conservation of energy says: “Nothing comes from nothing and nothing disappears without a trace.” The power of internal combustion engines is the product of torque times the number of revolutions. Therefore, to increase the motor power it is necessary to increase one of the indicated factors.
It is almost impossible to programmatically increase torque on naturally aspirated engines, which are equipped in the Lada Vesta model range. But you can increase the number of revolutions per unit time by reducing the ignition timing. However, this increase in power is limited and does not exceed 5-7 percent.
The consequences of such an “improvement” must also be taken into account. Over-ignition causes an increase in temperature in the combustion chamber and an increased content of carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide in the exhaust gases. This not only harms the ecosystem, but also poses problems when passing emissions control. Also, such modernization significantly reduces the service life of an expensive catalyst and reduces the engine's service life. As a result, the tuned car becomes sensitive to the quality of fuel and the octane number of gasoline.
Main stages of chip tuning
If you still decide to start upgrading the car, you first need to restore the factory technical specifications, otherwise the cost of chip tuning will not pay off, and the tuning itself will be useless. The chip tuning procedure consists of three stages:
- Reading the standard program in the ECU - this procedure is carried out through the OBD diagnostic connector.
- Editing a downloaded program.
- Uploading the edited program back to the controller.
- Checking the operation of all vehicle components on a special stand equipped with control and measuring equipment and mechanical rollers, and at a test site in the field.
According to the above algorithm, the procedure for modifying the car software can be repeated several times to achieve the desired effect.
Tuning a Lada Vesta car is a set of measures related to improving the exterior by installing modern body kits and changing some interior parts. You can perform chip tuning of the engine, which allows you to increase the power of the power unit within certain limits and improve the smoothness of the car. At the same time, it is necessary to take into account the negative consequences of such changes.
Tuning modification Lada Vesta Cross SW
A daring budget employee: Lada Vesta Cross SW with premium tuning is a universal solution for the family, and for active and even sporty driving. All work to modify the machine is similar to what we described in this article. Taking the Vesta Cross as a basis, as a more interesting option from the Lada Vesta models, and giving it to a hotel, you can achieve advantages over stock. The advantages of this process are obvious - improvements in ride quality, visuals and comfort, the ability to customize the car for yourself, making it unique. Unfortunately, there are some drawbacks; the Vesta station wagon may suffer a little during modifications. When chipping an engine, on average, 5-10% of the engine's life is lost, which is not critical, but you should know. The work done may require investments ranging from 10 to 150 thousand rubles for chipping the engine, which will lead to the dealer refusing to repair the car. Simply put, if you want a fast, cool car, you will sacrifice reliability and warranty repairs.
Door pillar linings
- Dismantling must be done with the threshold linings previously removed (see above).
- Remove the door seal of the front and rear doors in the area where it meets the threshold trim.
- Remove the cap from the head of bolt No. 4, unscrew the bolt (flat screwdriver, replaceable head 14).
- Take the lower part of the upper cladding No. 1 and pull with a force that overcomes the forces of the plastic holders.
- Remove the top trim by threading the strap through the hole in the trim.
- Remove the bottom trim by removing four screws No. 2 (replaceable Torx T20 head, knob).
Fan inlet mesh
Many “vestavods” have encountered the following situation. You turn on the heater fan, and vibration begins to be felt throughout the entire instrument panel. In some cases, it even goes to the steering wheel. The reason for this is that leaves and other foreign objects get into the cavity of the heater fan.
At first, many were perplexed where it came from. This is due to the design features of the Lada Vesta heater. For example, Grants, Priora, Kalina have a cabin filter under the frill trim. After it comes the stove fan. Vesta did exactly the opposite: first they installed a fan, and then a filter in the cabin.
The central opening of the air intake is essentially not covered by anything. All leaves and foreign objects freely enter the cavity of the fan, leading to its imbalance, and vibration appears.
To avoid this unpleasant situation, I bought this air intake mesh, which is placed under the frill at the inlet.
It is attached to the panel with two magnets, costs 380 rubles and really protects the fan from foreign objects getting into it. I recommend it for use.
Average price for noise protection
The cost consists of the price of materials/work of the craftsman. When you contact a car repair shop, where they will completely insulate the noise of the car, you will spend on average up to 40 thousand rubles. Independent work will require almost half the investment. True, the work will take about five days or more. Some stores sell ready-made sets of materials and tools for work, the purchase of which will completely reduce expenses to 10 thousand rubles. True, in this case it will not be possible to choose better manufacturers, but this option may be suitable for unassuming car enthusiasts.
How many liters is the trunk of the Vesta?
Among domestic car enthusiasts you can often meet gardeners, summer residents, fishermen, tourists, builders, installers and other lovers of large trunks in cars.
It’s not for nothing that the well-known “four” held a high rating among VAZ cars for so long - low cost and excellent capabilities for transporting various cargoes.
And if you want to choose a car for yourself that will give you the opportunity to transport various weights, then you will have to try hard, because the volume of the trunk is far from the most important thing
It is equally important to take into account a number of other points:
- width, length and height
- dimension of the opening for loading with the trunk lid open
- ability to fold rear passenger seats
- luggage compartment bottom edge height
- trunk lining material
Lada Vesta SW Cross
They've been waiting for what they promised for two years. Launching serial production of the Lada Vesta sedan on September 25, 2015, the then head of AVTOVAZ, Bo Andersson, promised that the station wagon would hit the production line exactly a year later - September 25, 2016. But even less than a year passed... and Andersson left, and bold commitments had to be reconsidered.
Serial production should begin in July. If there are no failures, this year a total of about nine thousand cars will be made - approximately equal parts of both modifications. They will go on sale in the fall.
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The car in the 2022 version is distinguished by a large number of options that were not previously used on Russian production cars.
Before purchasing, many car enthusiasts are interested in the technical characteristics of the SV
Most often, buyers pay direct attention to trunk volume and engine type.
HomeVAZ 2110 How many liters does the Vesta have in the trunk?
When choosing a new car, the trunk is usually the last thing people look at. But there are still those for whom both the volume and layout of the luggage compartment are important, especially if the car is planned to be used for frequent transportation of oversized cargo, for example, along the city-dacha route.
Vesta in this regard is positioned as a universal car offering a spacious trunk. X Ray is much more modest, but even he is not too lost compared to his competitors.
By the way, today we will compare with Solaris, Rio, Logan, Rapid, Datsun-On-Do, adding the Vesta Cross station wagon for completeness.
Trunk of Skoda Rapid
Enhanced tuning of Lada Cross - all innovations
For each motor, a certain limit is set on its maximum capabilities and resource. Let's say the standard 1.8-liter Vesta SV Cross engine can produce no more than two hundred, maximum two hundred and thirty horsepower. However, with such a resource the engine will travel no more than several thousand kilometers. If the driver does not have enough power, but does not want to shorten the life of the engine, it is better to try using an engine from another car and install it in a sports Lada. To see how to do this and which power unit to choose, just go to Utube.
There are many videos here about installing pumped engines in regular cars. What does this procedure lead to? First of all, the owner will be able to obtain the necessary resource. If, according to the manufacturer, the motor is designed for a power of up to three hundred horses, do not forget about the resource reserve.
The power of the power unit will increase, but it can also be modified. But the biggest disadvantage of this procedure is the complex installation of a new motor, the need for competent and thorough calculations and a professional approach to work. Separately, it is worth highlighting the difficulties in connecting and setting up a new motor.
Sound insulation assessment of Vesta
The running engine of the Lada Vesta creates quite a few loud sounds that disturb the driver. Standard noise insulation is not enough to completely cope with them. And yet, experts, having conducted a series of tests, comparing Vesta with other similar sedans, gave an average rating, noting that the acoustic and vibration comfort of Vesta is even higher than that of Volkswagen Polo and Renault Logan. Owners notice that the soundproofing and soundproofing qualities of the car have shortcomings. The reasons for the problems are associated with two features of the car: the absence of rear fender liners, poor door and glass seals. Sound insulation improvements are made taking these factors into account.
Lada Cross - brake tuning
To improve the performance of the braking system, professionals advise tuning the brakes. This is most often done by installing larger brake discs and brake pads with increased rigidity. Sometimes discs already have ventilation and perforation.
Even if you simply replace standard brake discs with larger ones, this will have a positive effect on the functionality of the car’s braking system. Of course, this is not enough to make the entire system much more efficient. To achieve better results, it is proposed to install a sports braking system in a comprehensive manner.
The cost of such a modification is far from low, because a sports braking system is much more expensive than a standard one. Experts assure that you cannot skimp on brakes, and it is advisable to start tuning the Lada Cross with them. Traffic safety depends on this.
Lamps for headlights
Good quality car light is the key to safety when driving on the road at night. These are simple truths that no one argues with. To be honest, Vesta’s low beam is a C grade. In order to somehow change this situation for the better, I replaced the factory lamps with others.
Over the 20 years of my driving experience, I have used lamps from all well-known manufacturers: from the cheapest to the most expensive. For the last few years I have been choosing Japanese lamps from the Koito Whitebeam series. The lamps are not cheap, but those who have used them will agree that they are worth the money.
The lamps are very bright and give a great sense of space in front of the car.
They shine with a pleasant white light, and not yellow, like factory lamps. In addition to the headlights, I purchased LED fog lights.
They are dual-mode with a power of 30 watts, 3 diodes in each headlight. They are installed in standard places without any modifications; the bumper does not need to be removed.
A significant advantage of these fog lights is that they have a very clear cut-off line.
That is, they are easy to adjust, and when adjusted correctly, they do not blind oncoming traffic, which is very important.
