The VAZ-2106, despite the many modern new car models, is still very popular among lovers of domestic vehicles. Based on the age of the car, the owners of such cars have to use different types of tuning in order to improve their external appearance and internal comfort.
VAZ 2106 owners always want to have a beautiful and well-kept interior
To improve the interior appearance of the vehicle, car owners are faced with the issue of tuning the VAZ-2106 torpedo, since it is not particularly perfect and is the first element that people pay attention to in the vehicle’s interior.
Backlight
There are not many parts in the interior of the Six that can be modernized. The interior decoration is extremely modest, without any frills. If you drive in a car at night, you will notice a clear disadvantage regarding the insufficient lighting of the VAZ-2106 dashboard. You can do tuning in this direction yourself.
To perform manipulations to change the color and brightness of the backlight, you will need the following materials:
- white instrument dials;
- three LEDs for large devices and one element each for small devices;
- cartridges for light elements;
- special self-adhesive film;
- wires.
Recommendations
Here are some tips that will help you upgrade your VAZ without any problems.
- To adjust the carburetor on a VAZ 2106, pay attention to the options instead of the standard Ozone - Solex and Pekar. But if you don’t want to change the carburetor, then you will need to dig around, remove the spring from the vacuum drive and convert it into a mechanical one.
- Non-contact ignition type is the best for VAZ.
- The heating system in the car leaves much to be desired, so it should be strengthened with the help of deflectors and equipped with ventilation.
- Install a heating system on the engine.
- When performing internal tuning, do not try to replace the standard VAZ steering wheel with a steering wheel from sports models. It is smaller and will not fit our car.
Having finished with the tips, let's look at how to tune the body of a VAZ 2106 and create a stylish car interior.
Stages of work
At the initial stage of improving the illumination of VAZ-2106 instruments, it is necessary to dismantle the panel panel, as a result of which access to the indicators becomes available. Next, remove all index arrows. Then unscrew a couple of small bolts and remove the scales. To remove the speedometer indicators, unscrew the screws and turn the scale to the left. At this stage, the gauge needle will drop slightly and begin to dangle. After it freezes, you need to mark the position with a marker. This is necessary for subsequent accurate operation of the speedometer.
After dismantling all the scales, they begin to paste them. New white elements are applied over the standard equipment. To prevent the background from blending in with the arrows, they are highlighted in a different color. To improve the backlight, you will need to remove the light filter, then you can begin installing the LEDs. For these purposes, metal bases are used, which are heated and mounted on the side parts of the panel. If there are VAZ-2106 devices in dark-colored cases, it is advisable to lighten them using white “self-adhesive”.
At the final stage, the LEDs are connected by connecting them to the main wiring of the vehicle through wires. As a result, you will be able to change the color of the scales and arrows, as well as improve the backlight, which is immediately noticeable when driving at night. Most representatives of the domestic “classics” will be improved in a similar way.
Recommendations
Here are some tips that will help you upgrade your VAZ without any problems.
- To adjust the carburetor on a VAZ 2106, pay attention to the options instead of the standard Ozone - Solex and Pekar. But if you don’t want to change the carburetor, then you will need to dig around, remove the spring from the vacuum drive and convert it into a mechanical one.
- Non-contact ignition type is the best for VAZ.
- The heating system in the car leaves much to be desired, so it should be strengthened with the help of deflectors and equipped with ventilation.
- Install a heating system on the engine.
- When performing internal tuning, do not try to replace the standard VAZ steering wheel with a steering wheel from sports models. It is smaller and will not fit our car.
Having finished with the tips, let's look at how to tune the body of a VAZ 2106 and create a stylish car interior.
Modernization of the dashboard
In most foreign cars, this part is quite functional and looks quite presentable. Alas, the same cannot be said about the interior of the VAZ-2106. The “six” torpedo is made very “clumsily”, which forces the owners to modernize it.
The most popular option is to replace the standard element with a modern analogue. Installing an updated panel will not only change the external part of the car, but will also add functionality. The disadvantage of such manipulation is its high cost (from 5-6 thousand rubles, taking into account all materials and components).
Steering wheel tuning
A comfortable and beautiful steering wheel contributes to comfortable driving. To achieve this, in the “six” you need to update the steering wheel in the following ways:
- install a steering wheel from another VAZ model;
- replace with sports one;
- retighten the steering wheel.
Installing a steering wheel from another VAZ model
The simplicity of the Zhiguli allows you to replace the steering wheel with a steering wheel from other VAZ models. Many car owners believe that it is not worth the work and effort that needs to be put in.
The steering shaft of the chisel is thinner than the classic one, and not by much, that is, it is not very easy to make an adapter for the hub. Plus the steering wheel is higher, normally it won’t engage the turn signal bump stop. In a word, you need to suffer a lot to install it properly. As for me, it’s not worth it, if you really want a normal steering wheel, then you need to go and buy it, the choice is very rich right now, but you need to look at them carefully, there are so many leftists that it’s just terrible.
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Replacing with a sports steering wheel
A sports steering wheel will give the car a beautiful and aggressive look. You just need to know that the “six” is not intended for sudden maneuvers. The sports steering wheel has a smaller diameter and is more difficult to make turns with, so you need to get used to it.
Steering wheel reupholstery
In an auto store you can find braiding on the steering wheel for re-upholstering with your own hands. Such kits include the braid itself made of genuine leather, strong threads for sewing and a special needle.
Video: dismantling the steering wheel
Economical way
If the budget for purchasing a new torpedo is not enough, you can go another way. Some owners simply change the color of the specified part. Liquid rubber is used as a painting material, which is used for processing automobile bodies in specialized workshops. This method of tuning the VAZ-2106 dashboard is very simple and does not require significant capital investments. The disadvantages include the fragility of the finish; after 5-6 months, repainting will be required.
Another method of improvement is reupholstering the surface with leatherette. This is a real option for improving the part, but not every driver can handle it on their own. In workshops, such services cost at least three thousand rubles.
Tuning the gear knob
A worn-out gear shift lever can be updated in three ways:
- replace the gearshift knob cover with a new cover;
- install the short-stroke lever;
- change the knob.
A new leather cover for the gearshift lever can be purchased at a car store. This is a ready-made product that needs to be put on a lever and secured in the floor or under the rug with a special ring.
Or you can sew the cover yourself using a pattern.
Most owners of “sixes” shorten the gearshift lever. To do this, unscrew the lever, clamp it in a vice and saw off about 6-7 cm with a hacksaw.
The simplest and most affordable way to tune the gearshift knob is to replace the knob. A new accessory is screwed onto the lever, which will decorate the interior of the car.
The main advantage of tuning is its uniqueness. For owners who are in love with their cars, the possibility of tuning brings trepidation to the soul. In addition, a tuned car reflects the character of the owner. An unprepossessing car turns into a dream car and attracts the admiring glances of passers-by. Tuning is beautiful, so go ahead and realize your ideas.
Overlays for the dashboard of VAZ-2106
Tuning of this part of the vehicle is carried out by installing a special lining. This element not only acts as decoration, but also provides a protective option in the interior. The asking price is around two thousand rubles. To install the bright trim, you will need to remove the dashboard. This can be solved by unscrewing the fixing bolts. The dismantled part is thoroughly wiped from dust and degreased.
The removed torpedo is treated with sandpaper and coated with adhesive. After this, carefully install the overlay and wait for the glue to dry. To avoid squeaking of the new part, it is additionally fixed with self-tapping screws and another layer of glue. It must be remembered that prolonged exposure of the car to direct sunlight has a detrimental effect on the lining.
Radio tape recorder
No upgrade of the “six” is complete without installing a speaker system or at least a simple radio. A standard place for a radio receiver in the beard of a small-sized “six”. It should be trimmed to standard 1DIN. This can be done with a metal file. Then sand the edges with sandpaper.
Installing a radio
The radio tape recorder is attached to the beard using a metal case. Radio installation steps:
- Having bent all the tabs, use special spatulas to remove the radio from the case.
- The metal base is inserted into the prepared hole.
- We fix it using special tongues.
Cables are included to connect the player. The most commonly used are:
- black - “earth”;
- red and yellow (often wound together) - ignition “+”;
- blue - power for the active antenna;
- white - front left (FL) speaker;
- gray - front right (FR) speaker;
- green - rear left (RL) speaker;
- purple - right rear (RR) speaker.
You can connect the radio to the ignition switch to the free INT terminal. Then it will only work when the engine is running and the ignition is on. This connection scheme will protect forgetful car owners from completely draining the battery.
If you twist the red and yellow wires together, the radio will no longer depend on the ignition. You can listen to music with the ignition off too.
Typically, a connection manual comes with the audio system. Following the instructions and color scheme, installing audio equipment in the “classic” will not be difficult.
Speaker installation
A good place to place the speakers would be the front door panels. If you choose the right size speakers, they will fit here very well. To install, perform the following steps:
- Remove the trim from the doors.
- On the casing we cut a hole for the speaker. A hole of the required size can be made using a template. To do this, trace the speaker on paper. You need to work carefully so as not to miss the size.
- We attach the column and screw it to the casing using the fastening that comes with the kit.
- We carefully lay the wires in the cavity of the doors so that they do not sag or fall out.
- We install the casing in place.
Don't forget to buy new fasteners for the door trim. Often, when removing the casing, the fasteners break.
Additional speakers are placed on the dashboard or on the side pillars of the windshield.
If the car owner changes the entire beard, creating it himself to his own size, then he can place a 2DIN radio in it. A player with a large screen will add charm to the appearance of the car.
Some craftsmen insert speakers instead of air ducts. But from personal experience I know that the standard “six” torpedo does not have side window blowing. In humid and cold weather, windows fog up and freeze. If you remove the air ducts for the windshield, the airflow will worsen even more. Therefore, I do not recommend this installation of speakers.
Video: installing speakers and Shumka
Antenna installation
The “six” did not have a standard antenna installed, but a place for it was provided on models before 1996. Adherents of original spare parts can find their original antenna on the car market. It is attached to the front fender of the car.
To do this, you will need to make a hole in the wing, install the antenna, tighten the bolts and connect the wires to the radio and ground. This installation method is quite complicated and not every car owner will decide to make holes in the body.
The ease of installation is distinguished by the interior active antenna, which is attached to the windshield. It is not exposed to precipitation, does not require additional care, and does not interfere with aerodynamics when the car is moving. When purchasing an interior antenna, please note that the kit should include instructions, fasteners and stencils to simplify installation. There are two ways to install a radio antenna inside the cabin:
- The housing is attached to the glass behind the rear view mirror, and the whiskers are glued in opposite directions at the top of the glass.
- The antenna body is secured to the top of the windshield on the passenger side, and the poles are glued along the edges of the glass at right angles to each other.
Electronic speedometer for VAZ
Particular attention is paid to the speed indicator on the instrument panel. It is located next to the tachometer, which shows engine speed. Removing this element is somewhat more difficult than other devices. To remove the speedometer, you need to release the panel latches and move the structure toward you. Then unscrew the cable of the device located in its rear part. Then the fasteners are disconnected and the cable of the mileage mechanism is carefully removed.
Upgrading the device can be done using LEDs and replacing scales with arrows. As an alternative, the standard speedometer is replaced with an electronic version. In this case, the cable will be an unnecessary element; it is simply removed. To install a new device, you will need a pulse-type sensor with wiring and M-18 thread. Considering the connection diagram, additional soldering will be required. When installing the part, it is important to ensure that the pluses of the tachometer and speedometer are connected together to ensure synchronous readings.
In conclusion
Knowing how to tune the instrument panel on a Zhiguli car yourself, you can save a lot. In addition, any owner approaches the processing of his cars responsibly at every stage. The cost of similar services in specialized centers is much more expensive, and the quality is not always guaranteed. The simple manipulations and recommendations given above will allow you to radically change the “tidy”. In addition to improving the appearance, you will receive additional protection and some useful options that will be useful for the domestic “six”.
