Tuning Lada Vesta SV Cross with your own hands: interior, body, engine

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.

Internal changes

Certain trends can also be traced in the modernization of the internal spaces of the Lada Vesta. One of them is improved sound insulation in combination with increased comfort for the driver and passengers. Vehicle owners most often resort to the following changes in the interior:

installation of multifunction steering wheel;
installation of additional adjustment buttons;
modification of the front seats with a new height level;
expansion of the number of devices and accessories;
installation of protection for the cabin filter, etc.

It is worth noting that there are many more complaints about the car interior than about the exterior. First of all, the sound insulation needs improvement. In Vesta it has been implemented, but its quality leaves much to be desired. Also not pleasing is the poor quality of the finishing materials used. For this reason, interior tuning involves a lot of modifications. You can replace the base armrest and install rubber pads on the carpet, which will reduce the effort and cost of cleaning in the future.

Tuning optics and headlights of Lada Vesta Cross

There are two most common modification options:

Installation of lensed headlights. A new lensed optics was developed in Barnaul. Its prices are slightly higher than for standard optics, but the characteristics are much better and the appearance is more attractive. At the moment it is just starting to go on sale, but this optics update will certainly suit the new version of Lada Vesta.
Installation of eyelashes. Now it is the only option for improving optics and headlights. Considering that the lights are already produced with internal dimming, there is no point in disassembling and painting them. And decorating the feet or the headlights themselves with eyelashes is a great way to stand out from other cars, which does not require large investments.

Interior tuning

Despite the fact that the interior of the Vesta SW Cross is made with high quality and accuracy, there is potential for tuning.

What can be improved:

The standard armrest can be trimmed with leather instead of fabric. This will make it look more expensive and be less susceptible to abrasion. The approximate price of such an improvement is four thousand rubles;
Depending on the quality, interior carpets can completely follow all curves and do not require additional fastening. The floor is reliably protected from moisture, dust, and dirt from the street. The cost is about two thousand and above;
The trunk mat protects against scratches, spilled liquids and other unpleasant situations;
Seat covers can be chosen according to your taste and from any material;
Modernization of the cabin filter;
All kinds of overlays for the front panel.

Tuning optics for Lada Vesta

This VAZ tuning option has become very popular in recent years. New headlights or building lights can dramatically change the appearance of a car, especially at night. Many analogues of the original lights are manufactured at Russian and foreign (usually Chinese) factories. Giving your car individuality in this way is one of the best tuning options at a low cost. Tuning headlights on a Lada Vesta will not take much of your time and effort, and the result will constantly please you.

If you want to understand in more detail how to make high-quality tuning of the Lada Vesta, videos and photos, which abound on the Internet, will help you with this. You can choose for yourself the most optimal option for upgrading your car.

Types of spoilers for Lada Vesta

The spoiler for the Lada Vesta is created from four different materials. It has a wing and several types of fastening. Each option has its own advantages, which need to be considered in more detail.

Spoiler materials

The spoiler for the Lada Vesta car is created from the following materials:

ABS plastic. The most popular material. It is characterized by high strength and durability.
Fiberglass. Easy installation, high strength and reliability. They order a wing made of this material also because of the low price.
Silicone. More flexible material, which also helps with installation. The advantage is resistance to elevated temperatures.
Metal. Car enthusiasts have no doubt about the durability and strength of this material, but not everyone wants to purchase such a spoiler, because it is difficult to install.
Carbon. Much lighter than metal, but not stronger than it. Rarely purchased due to high cost.

Now that it is clear that the most popular wing is made of ABS plastic, you need to understand the types of fastening.

Mounting types

The first type is a lip spoiler, which is installed on Vesta by most car enthusiasts. The name contains the word "lip" - short for "sticky". This element is fixed using double-sided tape or sealant. The first option is preferable.

Such a spoiler fits onto the Lada Vesta sedan over its entire area and is installed on the very edge of the trunk lid. The most popular type is Ducktail or “duck tail”. This element complements the appearance of the car, but does not stand out too much.

The second type of fastening is support. The classic option is when only the side supports lean against the car body, and the element itself rises above the trunk. This wing stands out more on the road.

Similar elements are installed on sports versions of cars to improve aerodynamic properties, but this wing is also suitable in cases where the driver wants to significantly change the appearance of the car.

First test drive of Lada Vesta Signature

Lada Vesta SW Cross

First, Stillavin and Vakhidov decided to evaluate the comfort in the rear seats. Despite the fact that the suspension of the long Vesta has undergone minimal modifications, the impressions from its operation are only positive. The extended base plays a big role in this. The creators worked on acoustic comfort; the roof, arches and floor were glued differently. According to the authors of the video, the sound insulation has become better.

According to preliminary data, this car will be 300 thousand rubles more expensive than a regular sedan, in other words, the price of Vesta Signature in this configuration will be about 1 million rubles. Would you consider purchasing such a modification? Let us remind you that by the end of the year an off-road version of Vesta with the prefix “Cross” may appear on the market.

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Fashion trends in car exteriors

Modernizing the factory version of a car first of all implies changing the appearance of the vehicle.

Today we can highlight the following trends in this direction:

Installation of mudguards. Even the maximum configuration of the model does not provide these parts. But this element is available for free sale, and it can be purchased from an official dealer and in auto parts stores.
Installation of gas stops on the hood. The developer considered that in Vesta it was possible to raise the hood while holding a support. Gas stops are designed to make this task easier. All that is required from the driver is to slightly lift the lid of the vehicle.
Rear bumper covers. Installing this element allows you not only to change the appearance of the vehicle, but also to protect the paintwork from external influences. The market presents such products made of plastic or stainless steel.

Where can I buy?

You can buy a spoiler for the Lada Vesta from an official dealer (but only lime), and in one of the online stores. However, it is worth considering that both linden and support products have their own varieties (sizes, etc.). Therefore, before placing an order, it is recommended to carefully study the photographs to determine the best option.

The tables below present the most popular positions of separate linden and support spoilers.

Lip spoilers Lada Vesta

Online store	vendor code	Type	Price, rub.)
lada-vesta-shop.ru	VS-XMUGL	XMUG	3 350
lada-vesta-shop.ru	VS-SP-PTGR	Original	3 100
avtosoyuz23.rf	RAZOR	3 300
ladatuningshop.ru	Icarus	1 900
ladatuningshop.ru	VTS	2 200
avtoform-plast.ru	Artform	2 950
avtoform-plast.ru	P.T.	2 590

Support spoilers Lada Vesta

Online store	vendor code	Type	Price, rub.)
avtoform-plast.ru	Sport	2 950
avtoform-plast.ru	EVO VTS	3 300
tuningdesign.ru	vst-sp-crs	Cross	3 250
motorring.ru	9838	4 790
tuningdesign.ru	atl-vst.sp	Atlanta	2 600
obves63.ru	2 900
obves63.ru	3 900

When purchasing, you can choose to paint it in almost any color, but at this point it’s worth checking with the manager. In addition, sometimes the cost is indicated without painting, for which they can add about 1000 rubles to the purchase amount. In general, it is worth recognizing that lip spoilers for the Lada Vesta are noticeably more popular than support spoilers.

Brake tuning Lada Vesta SV Cross

It is not enough just to accelerate the car, it is also important to stop it. To do this, experts recommend tuning the brakes of the Lada Vesta SV Cross

The most common changes are larger brake discs, which can be ventilated and perforated, as well as stiffer brake pads. Even replacing standard brake discs with larger ones can significantly improve the braking system. If there are drums at the rear, they are replaced with disc brakes. But this is not always enough, since greater efficiency of the braking system itself is needed. For this purpose, sports brake systems are used in combination. The price of such modifications can result in costs that are several times higher than the cost of a standard brake system.

But this is very important for effective braking.

Construction of a turbo engine Lada Vesta SV Cross

And then the moment comes when an atmospheric engine is not enough and something more powerful is needed. In this case, you have to invest more money and install a turbo compressor.

I’ll say right away that there is a compressor driven by a belt, and there is a real full-fledged turbine installed on the exhaust system and spun by exhaust gases. The first option is easier to install, but also less effective. The second option is more expensive and more difficult to install, but the power can be increased significantly. The increase in power in this case ranges from 50% or more, depending on the configuration of the motor and its settings. However, along with the high cost and low engine life, this type of tuning of the Lada Vesta SV Cross is not suitable for everyone.

How to check an air conditioner radiator

The condenser (air conditioning radiator) is located in front of the radiator of the engine cooling system. During operation, especially in the summer, it becomes dirty (dirt, midges, fluff, etc.). This leads to a decrease in heat transfer, and as a result, to a decrease in the efficiency of the air conditioner (barely cool air blows).

Checking the condition of the air conditioner radiator comes down to a visual inspection. We inspect it through the lower radiator grille. If it is very dirty, clean the radiator from dirt with compressed air (pressure no more than 3 bar) or with a brush.

Procedure:

Start the engine
Turn on the air conditioner and set the temperature to the lowest setting.
Set the maximum blowing speed.
Set the direction of the air “in the face”.
Insert the thermometer into the central air duct (deflector).
Raise idle speed to 2000 rpm.
We wait until the temperature on the thermometer stops dropping.

Installation

In this case, it all depends on the type of fastening, of which there are 4:

Holes;
Hooks;
Double sided tape;
Sealant.

Holes

When choosing a support element, you will have to remove the trunk lid trim and drill holes near the bend. In addition to the holes for fixing, if the spoiler is equipped with a brake light, you will need another one to route the wiring through it.

After the holes are ready, they need to be treated with anti-corrosion agent (Movil, etc.) and only then installation can be carried out.

Hooks

They are equipped with some support models of spoilers. Their strength is that they provide a strong fixation, but at the same time, they allow you to do without drilling out the body metal.

During installation, the hooks, which are located on the supports, are inserted over the edges of the sedan trunk lid from the sides and pressed with bolts.

Double sided tape

This method of installing a spoiler on the Lada Vesta is very popular, especially for lip spoilers. It's about simplicity and convenience. However, in this case there are certain nuances.

It is necessary to work at temperatures of +10-15 °C and above. If it’s winter outside, then only in a warm garage and only after condensation stops forming on the metal.

Before work, the surface of the trunk lid must be thoroughly washed, wiped, dried, and then degreased with anti-silicone. In addition, if possible, it is strongly recommended that, immediately before gluing the component, wipe the metal with a special cloth soaked in 3M adhesion activator.

Do not immediately remove the protective film from all the tape. Unlike small elements, the lip spoiler is quite large and it is unlikely that it will be possible to glue it in one go, without any adjustments. That is why it is recommended to first carefully peel off a small piece of film and remove it from behind the product, then, gradually tearing off the tape, you need to simultaneously press the element.

If you were unable to glue the spoiler in the first or second go, experts advise you not to fix it with the existing tape anymore, as the tenacity drops significantly. In this case there are 2 options:

Remove the old tape and stick a new one;
Use sealant (glass glue).

After gluing is completed, the element must be fixed with simple masking tape for at least 2-3 hours. If you use the services of a car wash, warn the washers not to direct the jet from the Karcher directly to the joint.

Understatement

Subsequently, Stance tuning of the Lada Vesta followed the path of lowering the car. To do this, the following was done:

The Demfi suspension is installed - shock absorbers with limited stroke, offset operating range and lowering.
Refinement of the front struts - the body was cut by 10 mm, a cup for the spring and a bracket for the stabilizer were located in the standard place.
Springs from the Tehnoressor brand with a lowering of -50 were installed.
Wheels with parameters R18 5×112 66.6 ET34 were purchased and installed.
Nankang Ultra Sport NS2 tires with parameters 215/40R were purchased and installed.

At this point the understatement stage was completed.

Styling the appearance of Lada Vesta SW

For typical external styling, it is common to carry out a number of procedures. Plastic trims can be mounted on the door, luggage compartment or roof. There are many different options for such decorative elements. This includes a spoiler, protective trim for side panels, deflectors for hoods, and much more. The owner can choose a kit that includes extensions for wheel arches and side doors. Often, owners install wheels with a large diameter and stylish rims.

A distinctive detail of the external modification can be a number of exclusive boots. The popularity of tinting, both full and partial, is noted; in addition, many install tuning on rear or front optics. The approximate cost of improvements is presented in the table:

Cost of standard black mudguards	1,200 rubles
Price for protection for front bumpers	550 rubles
Price of rear bumper covers	1,200 rubles.
Cost of gas struts for hoods	2,500 rubles
Spoiler installation	From 3 to 5 thousand
Installation of LED optics	15 thousand rubles
Installing a roof rack	From 2 to 5 thousand
Cost of disks	From 3 thousand

External tuning of Vesta

Regardless of what configuration of the Lada and in what body this car is presented, tuning begins with external changes to the exterior. A typical external tuning may consist of the following stages:

Installation of plastic linings on the doors, roof and trunk of a car. Today you can find a wide variety of versions of this decorative element: spoilers, protective covers on the side panels, hood deflector. In addition, there are sets of wheel arch extensions, side doors and hood deflectors designed for Lada Vesta.
A classic of the genre is the installation of large diameter wheels and stylish rims. Exclusive “boots” are a distinctive detail of any tuning, especially if it concerns the pride of the domestic automobile industry.
Variations of front and rear optics. You can do this step yourself by installing simple or original trims, or you can purchase unusual fog lights or LEDs. This styling is very popular.
Full or partial tinting is a distinctive feature of the tuned Lada Vesta.

The photo of the Lada Vesta tuning perfectly demonstrates the scope of the designer’s imagination. This car, like no other, is easy to change and only gets better thanks to innovations regarding its appearance. The Lada Vesta tuning video will help make the classic version of the car more original and unusual.

The financial component depends on the set of “additional options” selected. Below is the cost:

Name	Approximate price, rub.
Standard black mudguards	1200
Gas struts for hood	2500
Front bumper protection	550
Rear bumper trim	1200
Spoiler	3000-5000
Roof rack	2000-5000
LED optics	15000
Discs	From 3000
Tinting (depending on film)	3500-6000

Lada Vesta SV Cross bumper tuning

Tuning Lada Vesta SV Cross bumpers is the most affordable option for changing the appearance of a car. Just look how the appearance of the car immediately changes after installing new bumpers:

How do you like it?

Don't forget that tuning also includes installing accessories in the car. We have already written about the thresholds of the Lada Vesta SV Cross, the armrest in the interior, mud flaps, hood stops and a tow bar. All this is also a kind of tuning of the Lada Vesta SV Cross. We will tell you in more detail about each type of tuning in separate articles. Follow the news and stay with us

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Spoiler manufacturers: comparison of characteristics and prices

The spoiler on the Lada Vesta sedan cannot be installed on the station wagon version and vice versa. Therefore, it is worth considering the range in two different categories.

Spoiler for Lada Vesta sedan

The rear spoiler for the Vesta sedan is offered by different manufacturers, which can cause the price to vary significantly.

Spoiler for Vesta sedan

Lip spoilers:

XMUG. ABS plastic, 1500-3500 rubles.
ABS plastic, 3000-3300 rubles.
Icarus. ABS plastic, 1900-2550 rubles.
ABS plastic, 2200-3000 rubles.
Arfstorm. ABS plastic. 2900-3500 rubles.

The final price depends on the chosen color. So the unpainted version is cheaper than brown or platinum.

Such linings are also suitable for the “Exclusive” package, which was released in a limited edition.

Support rear spoilers:

ArtForm Sports. ABS plastic, 3000-4000 rubles.
EVO VTS. ABS plastic. 3300-4500 rubles.
Fiberglass. 3250-4000 rubles.
Fiberglass. 2600-3250 rubles.
XV LINE. ABS plastic. 3700-4000 rubles.

In this case, also, a black wing will be more expensive than an unpainted one. You can get acquainted with the appearance from the photos in the catalogs from the manufacturer.

Installation of a support spoiler is also available on Lada Vesta Exclusive.

Spoiler for Lada Vesta station wagon

The spoiler on the Vesta SV Cross is different from those installed on the sedan.

Range:

XMUG 2.0. ABS plastic, 1590-2000.
Ikar-Plast. ABS plastic, 2000-2500.
Yurol. ABS plastic, 1200-1700.
Doter comb VTS. ABS plastic, 1000-1300.
Bolero. ABS plastic, 1800-2400.

The last option is interesting because it is installed under glass on the SW Cross version, and not on the roof.

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

Features of the suspension on LADA Vesta

New Lada Vesta salon, tuning for 400 rubles.
New Lada Vesta salon, tuning for 400 rubles. Even at the stages of car development, it was known that the Vesta platform would be truly new, and not just another modernization of the VAZ 2108 suspension. Now that serial production of the sedan has already started, and the first samples have already been on test drives in various car magazines, more detailed details are being clarified about the chassis of the Lada Vesta.

The last adjustments to the suspension characteristics took place in winter in Spain, at the IDIADA training ground. Then a balance was found between comfort and car controllability. What happened?

The Spanish testing ground IDIADA was chosen for the final configuration of the car parameters. The manufacturer's goal was to achieve the greatest possible interaction between the driver and the vehicle, and he really succeeded:

the car moves confidently in a straight direction, while the driver accurately feels when the steering wheel is in the zero position;
when cornering on uneven sections of the track, the steering wheel does not vibrate, and this guarantees constant feedback between the driver and the car;
accelerating the car while entering a turn, the driver does not feel shaking;
The new Lada model has a suspension that provides for the use of electronic systems - EBD, ABS and ESP. Thanks to the built-in stabilization system, control during a skid or drift is facilitated; the driver has full control of traction;
The versatile Vesta has excellent cross-country ability, on the one hand, thanks to the correct suspension settings, and on the other, due to high-quality electronics. In order to overcome off-road areas, the manufacturer installed an imitation of differential locks - a new product for AVTOVAZ, which the owners have already noted as an improvement.

Suspension features

Studying the part in detail, one can note something in common with the way the front-wheel drive of Renault cars is designed. An interesting feature is the presence of a subframe, thanks to which the car has two points of support for stretch marks.

Unfortunately, many cars produced by AVTOVAZ have problems with the chassis

The new Station Wagon models have a redesigned and improved suspension, mainly focusing on the front part of the part. The car boasts L-shaped levers

To create them, high-quality steel, a high-strength body and a subframe were used.

Organizer

We have already told you that below the window sill the body of the Vesta station wagon is unified with the sedan.

On the one hand, this is a reduction in costs, but on the other hand, there is a high (especially for the cargo-passenger version) threshold in the trunk opening, and the volume of the luggage compartment is small.

In Tolyatti they assured that they would surprise with the organization of usable space - and now AvtoVAZ has revealed the dimensions of the trunk and announced modifications to the interior, prepared for the release of the station wagon.

As we expected, under the shelf there is the same 480 liters as in the sedan. However, there is a bonus - a double floor, the niche under which promises another 95 liters. That is, if you remove the flooring, there will be at least 575 liters, which is already more interesting.

And if you fold the back seat, you get a cargo compartment of 825 liters. True, take a look at its floor: this, alas, is not a flat platform, but a three-stage cascade of the threshold, the “crater” of the trunk and the slope of the piled-up backrest. Men won't understand.

But there is a life hack: the organizer that marketers placed under the first floor level can save you.

The containers can also be taken out for washing or storing in the garage.

But if you place them in the trunk on top of each other, then they form a platform at the same level as the threshold and the back of the sofa - this way you can carry fragile long items without worrying that they will bend or break.

Vesta is much better suited for smaller loads.

On the plastic sides of the trunk there are four hooks for packages, on the right there is a hiding place for tools, on the left there is a pocket for Russian folk containers, a five-liter bottle! Plus a soft curtain that can be removed and easily fits across the compartment, plus three utility nets that will be included as standard equipment. There are also two lamps and a 12-volt power socket. Captivates.

The tailgate has an external lock button and two internal handles. There is no electric door drive yet, but it looks like it will appear in the future.

The heating of the front seats has been improved: now it is three-stage, and a small box-armrest has appeared between the seats themselves.

All this is a kind of work on mistakes that grow from the hasty launch of Vesta, because most of the current innovations were included in the design from the very beginning, but in order to reduce the cost of the car they were abandoned shortly before the start of production.

Steve Mattin’s team developed not only a “signature” color (red metallic Mars) especially for the Cross-wagon, but also an additional palette of decorative trims in the interior. The seat and door inserts can be either orange or grey.

But the basic Vesta station wagon will not differ from the sedan in decoration.

Both versions will go into production at the same time, station wagons are already preparing to roll off the assembly line in Izhevsk, but sales will begin only in the fall.

AvtoVAZ will announce prices later, however, according to our estimates, the basic cargo-passenger Vesta with a 1.6 engine (106 hp) can cost from 570 thousand rubles. And the most expensive one is the Cross version with a 1.8 engine (122 hp).

), 17-inch wheels and full equipment, will significantly exceed 800 thousand.

Chip tuning Lada Vesta St. Cross 1.8

The simplest type of engine modification, which is performed by making changes to the standard firmware of the machine’s electronic control unit. Which firmware option to choose is a matter for the owner and technician, but the choice is quite large.

A number of ready-made firmwares that have been tested on other vehicles are offered. You can find special firmware online.

Ready-made options assume that a specialist will upload an existing program into the electronic control unit, in which all the settings have already been set in order to use it. If we talk about online firmware, then it is made for a specific car during its running-in process.

Preference is given to ready-made firmware by those who own a factory car, but deep tuning involves the creation of an individual program.

Tuning modification Lada Vesta Cross SW

Vesta Cross is the most interesting option from the entire line. Tuning will improve ride quality, comfort, appearance and generally remake the car to suit you, making it truly unique

But it is important to remember that during modifications the machine may suffer a little, the warranty will be voided and reliability will be lost. For example, when chipping an engine, up to 10% of its service life can be lost

And the work itself can cost up to 150 thousand rubles.

In the “cross” version it is possible to increase the ground clearance. If 203 mm of ground clearance is not enough for you, then you need to make some minor modifications. You can install special spacers – metal plates – under the racks. This will give you a few extra centimeters. It should be noted that different spacers are used for the front and rear struts. You can also reduce the ground clearance using a shortened suspension, in which shock absorbers and springs have been developed. But you won’t be able to cut the springs yourself, since a different suspension design is used.

One of the most popular types of tuning is the development of the “brains” and the engine. Often, reflashing is resorted to due to many shortcomings in the program, however, in more recent models, many of them have been eliminated by the manufacturer. But even after reprogramming such cars, they drive completely differently. Replacing the manifold also helps improve performance. Instead of the standard one, a “spider” is installed, but the Euro compliance indicators drop from the fifth level to the second. In addition, ringing often occurs due to the thin metal of the part, so it is wrapped with thermal tape, but this does not completely solve the problem. As a result, the car starts easier, performs better and becomes more dynamic.

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.

Motor Lada Vesta SV Cross - full tuning

At a certain period, some car owners begin to feel a lack of power from naturally aspirated engines. Then you have to go to additional expense and install a turbocharged compressor. And here again there are two options - installing a compressor that is driven by a belt or installing a full-fledged turbine. It is propelled by exhaust gases, so it is installed on the exhaust system.

A belt compressor is a simpler and less expensive way to increase power, but is less efficient. The turbine will be more expensive and more difficult to install, but the power will increase significantly - sometimes it increases by fifty percent, and sometimes even more

It all depends on the engine configuration and its settings. It is important to note that installing a turbine is not suitable for every Lada Vesta SW Cross, despite the high cost and low resource of the power unit

Chip tuning of the Lada Vesta Cross engine

The most common option to improve the Lada Vesta engine without spending a large amount of money is chip tuning.

Chipping is the re-flashing of an electronic unit with the subsequent installation of software devices with new parameters. The positive side of this modernization is that there is no need to disrupt the design of the motor.

How chip tuning improves ride quality:

If before the improvement the car was not driving fast and changed gears for a long time, then after flashing the gear shift speed and dynamics noticeably increase;
fuel consumption can be significantly reduced;
Risks when overtaking on the highway are reduced;
If before tuning, errors on the dashboard could appear due to low-quality fuel, now they appear only in case of significant malfunctions;
The power increase can be up to 15%.

Thus, chipping reveals the full potential of the Lada Vesta Cross internal combustion engine.

Negative points that you should familiarize yourself with before deciding to upgrade Vesta SW Cross:

The cost of the offer can vary from two to fifteen thousand rubles. But it’s better not to agree to cheap offers; most likely, you won’t get a good result;
After tuning, official dealers refuse to carry out repairs under warranty;
The engine life is reduced by an average of five percent. This is not a very serious indicator, but in the future it can have a negative impact on the operation of the AMT.

A less common modernization option involves replacing engine parts - cylinders, shafts, and so on. The cost varies from fifty to one hundred thousand. Due to the cost and complexity, this option is rare.

Tuning the Vesta Cross engine allows you to increase power and use fuel economically. However, if the car has a warranty, it is better not to carry out such manipulations, and in the event of a poor-quality transformation of the engine, repairs will need to be carried out at the expense of the owner, and not the company.

General tuning Vesta SV

In terms of general tuning, Vesta, like many other cars, gives you the opportunity to go wild. If you have the desire, time, opportunity and money, then you can radically change your car by performing the following operations:

installing linings, deflectors, racks, protection, spoilers;
carry out tuning of the power unit, interior, brakes, body, transmission, suspension;
replacing the seat upholstery
by reducing the brightness of the standard MMC backlight and so on.

But to start changing something, it’s worth figuring out whether there is any point in certain modifications. When working with a sedan, you can change its appearance by replacing the installed bumper with the Vesta Xmug model. From the front it will become more aggressive and sporty, this does not interfere with driving even on bad roads, so it is a practical and very interesting option. The cost of modification is about 5.5 thousand rubles. You can increase the practicality of a car with the help of yarplast type door sills, the cost of which starts from 650 rubles. Installing them makes cleaning the machine easier. For many drivers, improving optics is a must, as is installing 18-inch wheels.

But these are all fairly simple solutions. But more radical changes require a serious approach:

Door sill, bumper and external styling spoiler. The main changes here are only visual. The body kit costs adequate money, but you need to start with yarplasts. Installation of Xmug bumpers makes the appearance of the model even more interesting and vibrant.
Working with the salon. There are many more questions here than with appearance. Poor sound insulation and impractical materials constantly remind of themselves. The fewest questions arise about the dashboard. Many people recommend replacing the base armrest right away, but it is inexpensive. It is better to install rubber pads on the carpet.
Turbine. This cannot be done without technical improvements. Without such tuning, all changes will be incomplete. The first thing you need to do is install the turbine; here you will need to contact specialists to install the part and configure the option. It is recommended to purchase a complete kit at once.

Finally, you can work on the exhaust system, but this is only for those who love the “animal roar”. By removing the catalyst, the sound becomes bright and aggressive. But sometimes it is necessary to work with the system if the exhaust “howls”. This indicates that the corrugation has deteriorated and a resonator with a reinforced element will need to be installed. And the spider exhaust manifold will help make the sound as pleasant as possible.

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.

External tuning (styling) of Vesta SV Cross

First of all, a car is evaluated externally, so exterior styling plays no less important role than the engine and interior.

Photo of one of the tuning options according to the portal “kolesa.ru”:

How you can carry out external tuning and at the same time make your car more attractive and practical:

Installation of a special element to improve the aerodynamic performance of the body (spoiler). This element visually makes the Lada Vesta more dynamic in appearance, while preventing dirt from getting on license plates and increasing downforce. The cost is approximately two and a half thousand rubles;
Installation of flexible shields made of plastic or a mixture of rubber and plastic (mud flaps). Protects the body and vehicles behind from splashes. The average price is one thousand rubles for one set, may vary depending on the material;
Using a chrome-plated stainless steel grill that is placed on top of the existing one. Its main function is to protect the radiator from small debris and stones. The average cost is five thousand rubles;
Body painting is more of a decorative element and has no practical application, but is quite popular. Such tuning will give the Vesta Cross version uniqueness and emphasize the taste and preferences of its owner;
Installing new disks. The engine power allows the installation of seventeen- and eighteen-inch wheels, the downside is the increase in fuel consumption. But it is possible to choose any design, which will also emphasize individuality;
Installation of deflectors, so-called visors, protecting the interior from dirt and moisture when driving;
The arch extension is a very practical accessory that prevents the appearance of dirt and splashes on the sides of the car;
The door sill trim as a tuning option for Vesta Cross helps protect them from abrasions, which are not cheap to restore. In addition, defects in the thresholds can subsequently cause rust, which will not please the owner. This accessory has many varieties - it can be made of chrome, plastic, fiberglass. They can be backlit or not;
Covers on the door, mirrors, and gas tank hatch also have a place and perform not only a decorative function, but also protect from chips those vulnerable parts of the body that are most susceptible to this.

Exterior tuning of Lada Vesta

The appearance of a car is the first thing that is assessed when getting to know the car. Therefore, tuning, as a rule, starts with the exterior. Let's look at what can actually be done for this.

Installing a spoiler on the trunk will add visual dynamism and reduce contamination of the rear license plates. The asking price is 2-2.5 thousand rubles. without installation.

Installing the rear and replacing the front standard mudguards with wider ones is effective in terms of tuning, not only visually, but also for reasons of practicality - less damage to your body, as well as no chips on the cars behind you if the road surface is crushed stone.

The cost of the front or rear kit is quite affordable - from 500 to 1500 rubles, depending on the model and material.

To protect the rear bumper from damage when loading heavy objects into the trunk and to make it more attractive, you can install a trim on it - decorative and protective at the same time. This device will cost 600-1000 rubles - plastic, chrome-plated plastic, metal.

Review of the popular car Lada vesta: sport wagon cross

Manufacturers offer another functional tuning element - a chrome grille with small cells, installed on top of the standard one on the front bumper, which will protect the radiator from stones and debris flying towards it - the honeycombs of the standard grille are larger. The material used to make the protection – chrome-plated stainless steel – is strong, durable and harmonizes well with the X-design elements of the sedan. Unfortunately, the cost of the product is not amazing in terms of availability - from 4900 to 5200 rubles.

The upper part of the Lada Vesta sills, like those of other cars, is subject to the abrasive effects of dirt from shoes, as a result of which these bases in most cars are either scratched or dirty. Installing protective and decorative overlays on the sills with or without a model logo will protect these body elements and emphasize the individuality of the car. The photo shows a product from Moscow, the material of manufacture is stainless steel 2 mm thick.

In addition to the installed accessories, combined body painting is successfully used when tuning Lada Vesta. There are many options, and any professional car painter will offer a dozen sketches to choose from.

The standard optics of the Lada Vesta are inferior in characteristics to the headlights installed on the concept versions, so the direction of tuning in this regard is known - replacing the head optics with LED ones, for example, from Barnaul. With the price of standard headlights being 15 thousand rubles. each, the cost of LED optics will cost 25 thousand per unit, but the advantages of tuning are obvious - better lighting in bad weather (rain, snow, fog) without the glare that is typical of xenon lamps.

In the factory equipment of the Lada Vesta, only the Luxury version includes 16-inch wheels; the other versions are equipped with 15-inch tires. For this sedan, even 16-inch wheel sizes create the impression of a slight discrepancy between the wheels and the dimensions of the body, and 15-inch tires even more so. The engine power allows you to install more impressive 17- and even 18-inch alloy wheels on the car, choosing a design to your taste, but you should take into account the inevitability of increased fuel consumption.

Lada Vesta Cross (lada vesta cross)

Lada Vesta SV cross - bumper tuning

External tuning can change the exterior of a car; most often it begins with modifying the bumpers, especially on sports cars. Body kits not only add individuality to the car, but also can significantly reduce friction between air masses while driving. To install the parts, use cream or double-sided tape. If we are talking about heavy elements, they can be mounted using clamps or self-tapping screws. You can purchase a body kit from a dealer company.

For the Lada Cross station wagon, tuning can be done using standard linings, protective fragments of headlights, body panels, wings, skirts, rear and front spoilers. Colors and options can always be found on the manufacturer’s catalog pages.

Construction of a naturally aspirated engine Lada Vesta SV Cross

As a rule, the second stage of engine tuning is the construction of an aspirated engine.

Here, too, there are many options for the development of events. Most often, pistons and valves are replaced with lightweight analogues, tuning camshafts, an enlarged throttle, more efficient injectors and a fuel pump are installed. Next, the whole thing is run in and flashed to the new ECU program. As a result, with the help of such simple manipulations, we get a good motor and increase the power by about 30-40%. At the same time, you can drive this engine every day. And such tuning will not greatly affect the resource. But, for most people, this type of tuning is only the second stage before building a turbo engine.