Tuning Lada Kalina hatchback: what can be improved and what parts will be required?

Regulation rules

Another headlight design option

Another equally important disadvantage of the optics in question is the difficulty in adjusting it. The mounting bolts used do not turn well (a special wrench is used for this). But raising the light to the required level will not work in any case.

When finalizing the adjustment of such a headlight, a long self-tapping screw is inserted into its body. It should rest against the plate responsible for adjusting the lens. Now you can raise it.

There is another method for adjusting this element. It consists of installing a washer or nut 3-4 mm high in the upper part of the lantern. The final stage is adjusting the height of the Lada Kalina headlight lenses. Refinement of ProSport light optics should be carried out comprehensively. In this case, state standards should be taken into account. If necessary, perform engine tuning.

Experts' point of view

Victor. All the cars I owned were domestically produced. There’s just a lot of fuss with foreign cars when you start doing repairs yourself. Lada Kalina is not the best offer from VAZ, although with a skillful approach many technical characteristics can be improved. I decided to make the car attractive first by tuning the exterior.

Dmitriy. I really wanted to make Kalina something unusual. To do this, I decided to first change the installed optics. There are many ways, it’s simply impossible to count them all. Along with changing the rear lights, I installed stop repeaters in the rear bumper. It turned out very well.

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Installing brake lights instead of reflectors

In order to increase driving safety, attention should be paid to the possibility of installing additional brake lights in place of the standard reflectors located in the rear bumper structure. On the Internet you can find a huge number of recommendations for carrying out such modifications.

For tuning you will need:

• The key is "8".
• A sharp small knife or other similar sharp object.
• Sandpaper.
• Files of various sizes.
• Glue.
• LED Strip Light.
• Soldering iron.
• Sealant.
• Wires for connecting to a power source.

The features of the work carried out include the following points:

1. To remove the reflectors, it is not necessary to completely dismantle the rear bumper. This is due to the fact that the reflectors can be accessed through the lower part of the structure. An “8” nut is used as a fastening element.
2. The next step is to completely disassemble the reflector itself. The reflector glass is secured using sealant, which can simply be carefully cut off with a knife. In order to obtain a high-quality design, the sealant is removed using sandpaper and files.
3. A diode light is used as a light source. It is laid in increments of 3 LEDs per 5 cm. The tape can be secured using glue and double-sided tape.
4. The wires are connected using a soldering iron. To check the quality of the resulting connection, a voltage of 12V should be supplied.
5. At this stage, the structure is almost assembled, all that remains is to install the protective glass back and install the reflector with the light source in its place. To attach the protective glass, you can use the same sealant. The wires are routed from the diode strip through the rubber band that the body of the structure has. It is not recommended to install the reflector in its place until the sealant used has completely dried.
6. Holes for wires are created in the bumper design. We insert the wires and install the modified reflectors in their place, fixing them.
7. You can enter the wiring into the cabin through the hole near the left lamp. As a rule, a plug is located in this place. In some cases, in order to gain access to this plug, the shelf must be dismantled.
8. In this case, we will connect the additional brake light to the wiring of the left lamp. In the located wiring bundle, the yellow cable touches the dimensions, the red power stops. It is important to carry out high-quality insulation of the connection in order to eliminate the possibility of the appearance of oxide and deterioration of the contact.

Insert: Important: If desired, you can connect the reflectors so that they can operate in two modes: dim dimensions, bright stops. Such an insignificant modification will almost immediately transform the car.

Key points of improvement

Original optics

The ProSport headlights for the Lada need improvement, as they do not shine well. Please note that there are several models of this optics. The standard equipment of the Lada Kalina includes lighting fixtures of the Agressor and HL-2 types. These units are a monoblock, including 2 low and high beam headlights.

In order for such lights to shine well, you will need to modify the curtain. To improve the low beam, it is wrapped in foil or trimmed.

You can solve the problem with headlights by installing xenon optics on the car and tuning the engine. To do this, you will need to remove the standard lighting fixtures. In some cases, car enthusiasts install alternative lenses with their own hands. When choosing these elements, their size is taken into account. It should coincide with the same indicator for standard models. Then car owners think about how to fix the new headlights in the appropriate block. Usually, to do this you will need to make a special fastening yourself using additional bolts.

If “angel eyes” are installed on the Lada Kalina, it means that their rings are dull. ProSport optics are equipped with conventional bulbs that need to be replaced with LEDs. However, it is necessary to take into account that such modification leads to uneven illumination of the ring.

The presence of additional holes for LEDs in the optics does not contribute to the formation of uniform illumination. Some areas will be highlighted more than others. In this case, auto mechanics advise installing the LED strip yourself. It is fixed with special glue. If the problem is solved by installing neon rings, their diameter should be 90 mm.

Standard diodes on Lada Kalina usually burn out after 6-12 months. The problem can be solved by installing a voltage stabilizer on the car. The factory wiring is replaced with more durable wire. When choosing it, the power of the Lada engine is taken into account.

Disc backlight: how to do it yourself

A common modification of almost all domestic cars is the backlighting of the rims. To create it you will need the following elements:

• Mounting tape.
• Heat resistant adhesive.
• LED strip, approximately 65 cm per wheel.
• Power fastening ties.
• Twisted pair.
• Protective casing for installed wiring.

The features of the work carried out include the following points:

• The wiring is hidden in a protective casing. Twisted pair is used as wiring.
• The wiring is secured near the brake pipes using purchased ties.
• The diode strip can be fastened along the body of the structure. In order to prevent moisture from entering, insulation is carried out using a special heat-resistant adhesive.
• Power can be obtained from connector A6. The weight is taken from any nearby body bolt.

This modification looks very attractive. In this case, you should choose a diode strip with a certain shade, which will create an unusual and attractive effect. The above work recommendation applies to front wheels that have disc brakes. Problems may arise with the rear ones due to the installation of a drum structure.