The new product from AVTOVAZ looks stylish in its basic version, but many are interested in creating a special image for their car. Tuning will help you achieve better results. Even the brightest and most original Lada St cross tuning can be made even better. Read on to learn how you can change the exterior and interior and give your car exclusive elements.
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.
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Threshold covers
Removing the front sill trim:
- Unscrew screw No. 3 (Torx T20).
- Remove seal No. 2 of the doorway in the area where it interfaces with the threshold trim.
- Remove the threshold trim by pulling it with a force that overcomes the forces of the plastic holders.
Removing the rear sill trim:
- Removing the trim is done by removing the trim of the side arch (see below) and the rear seat cushion.
- Unscrew screws No. 5 (Torx T20).
- Remove seal No. 2 of the doorway in the area where it interfaces with the threshold trim.
- Remove the threshold trim by pulling it with a force that overcomes the forces of the plastic holders.
Lada Vesta Cross sedan – engine tuning
Owners of Lada cars often do engine tuning; this modification is considered one of the most common. It consists of three stages.
Work on the engine begins with chip tuning, at the second stage the construction of an atmospheric engine is carried out, after which the procedure is completed with the installation of a turbocharged compressor. Let's consider each stage separately.
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.
Increasing the power of Lada Vesta
Taking into account the above, it becomes clear that by improving the standard firmware, certain characteristics of the internal combustion engine on the Vesta model can be improved. At the same time, you should not expect a serious increase from ordinary naturally aspirated engines with a volume of 1.6 and 1.8 without other modifications to the internal combustion engine itself, intake, exhaust, power system, etc.
So, with one chip tuning you can increase power by an average of 3-5%. Also, in the case of in-depth customization and depending on the qualifications of the specialist, this figure can be increased to 6-7%
However, it is important to consider that power is actually an increase in torque, and without making changes to the design of the Lada Vesta engine, it is almost impossible to improve the torque characteristics. The only thing is that you can programmatically shift the engine cut-off, which will allow you to slightly increase traction in the upper speed range
As you can see, we are not talking about a really noticeable increase in power after chip tuning. Then why, in this case, does the car still pull better and accelerate faster? The fact is that the main task of a chip tuning specialist is to improve the elasticity of engine operation.
In other words, if it is not physically possible to increase power, then all that remains is to add traction in the low and mid-range rpms. Otherwise, the operating parameters of the internal combustion engine are programmed to be adjusted at the speeds that the driver uses in everyday driving.
As a result, the Lada Vesta will accelerate to 60 and 100 km/h in the same time as on the “stock” firmware, but the sensations from acceleration will be somewhat different. Acceleration will be “easier” for the engine, the speed of response to pressing the gas pedal will improve, “thoughtiness” will disappear, and there will be no jerks or dips during acceleration.
There is also a high probability of a decrease in fuel consumption, since as part of flashing the ECU, the ignition timing (ignition timing) changes. This manipulation increases the toxicity of the exhaust as a result of an increase in the number of nitrogen oxides, while Vesta’s fuel consumption decreases slightly. However, in practice, improved throttle response encourages the driver to drive more aggressively, so many drivers still struggle to achieve true fuel efficiency.
By the way, just to improve the response to pressing the accelerator pedal, it is not necessary to reflash the engine control unit. It is enough to install a special corrector that replaces the real signal from the gas pedal and transmits it to the computer. In a nutshell, signal substitution allows the unit to “think” that the pedal is pressed a little harder than it actually is.
Chip tuning Lada Vesta Cross - advantages
First of all, it should be noted the cost of such a procedure - it is not expensive at all; on average, modifications will cost from six to ten thousand. If you compare this with the price of installing compressors, the difference is quite significant. Another plus is that the work will not take much time. In order to build a naturally aspirated engine, it may take more than one month for the Lada Vesta St. Cross, but chip tuning will take no more than a few hours.
It does not always turn out that the selected firmware suits the driver perfectly. If we are talking about chip tuning, then you can refuse it at any time and return the car to the factory version, and this does not require any intervention in the engine.
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Negative aspects should be noted separately. The simplest modification will not add much power to the engine. Chipping a car leads to a slight increase in horsepower and improved performance. In most cases, such tuning of the Lada Vesta Cross 1.8 is done in order to change the amount of air supplied to the engine, as well as to reduce the amount of gasoline consumed. According to experts, it is possible to increase engine power by a maximum of ten percent thanks to chipping.
Refinement of the Vesta body
There are a large number of individual elements on sale that allow you to tune the Lada Vesta. It can be:
- spoilers;
- overlays;
- moldings;
- deflectors;
- additional accessories.
A full-fledged concept for refining the Lada Vesta appeared relatively recently. The set of parts and individual components, as well as elements of their fastenings, were developed by designers and designers of the AvtoVAZ subsidiary. The trade name of the body kit is “Lada Vesta X mug”, the package includes: front and rear bumpers, side skirts, spoiler and deflector. The “X mug” body kit completely transforms Vesta, its proportions, it gives the car a bright appearance. The updated radiator grille of the Lada Vesta looks especially impressive. “X mug” increases the aerodynamic characteristics of the car, thereby improving engine airflow. By increasing the grip of the wheels on the road surface, driving the car becomes safer.
The body kit can be matched exactly to the color of the car and can be easily installed on standard mounts with your own hands.
What is the chip tuning procedure?
Each master who takes on chipping engines has specialized programs for the electronic control unit.
For Lada Vesta St. Cross 2022 cars, tuning will consist of connecting a special connector to the electronic unit, after which a special program that is in the specialist’s computer will start working.
It will completely update the firmware and save the parameters in the control unit. This is a general description of the procedure; in fact, it includes many nuances that are known to the masters.
Styling
It all started with styling the car, during which he finalized the interior and exterior, after which he took up the technical part. All this cost him a significant amount - 175,000 rubles. Due to these costs, the following was done.
EXTERIOR
| Position | Price, rub.) | Delivery (RUB) | Installation (RUB)) |
| Body kit – door sills, new bumpers and spoiler | 23000 | 3500 | 5000 |
| Tires (summer) Yokohama Parada, size 205/50 R17. Used tires were purchased. | 3000 | ||
| Tires (winter) Michelin. Used tires were purchased. | 11000 | ||
| Wheels MiM Pesaro R17. Used wheels were purchased. | 17000 | ||
| Specialist. wheel camber | 5000 | ||
| Body coating (ceramics) | 18000 | ||
| Aerodynamic fin on vertical door pillar | 1000 | ||
| Brake pads and discs from the UBS brand | 7500 | 2500 | |
| Bifurcated exhaust in VAG Audi style | 10000 | ||
| General expenses | 106500 rubles | ||
INTERIOR
| Position | Price, rub.) | Delivery (RUB) | Installation (rub.) |
| Eco-leather seat covers | 9500 | From 3000 to 5000 | |
| Monza leather steering wheel | 3500 | ||
| Door card inserts | 5300 | 5000 | |
| Steering wheel keys | 4500 | 3500 | |
| Painting interior plastic | 3000 | 2000 | |
| Another color for the backlight of the instrument arrows | – | – | – |
| Tidy firmware | 1500 | ||
| Plastic door sills, transmission tunnel and seats | 8000 | ||
| Multimedia complex (Android) | 17500 | ||
| Front strut brace | 1500 | ||
| General expenses | 67800 rubles | ||
As you can see, the costs are frankly considerable, but the new appearance and interior of the Lada Vesta are worth it!
Lada Vesta Cross - engine tuning through the construction of an atmospheric engine
This is the second stage of engine modification. The same script is not always used to get the job done. In most cases, the process involves replacing the pistons and valves with lightweight ones, installing upgraded camshafts, larger throttle bodies, better-performing injectors, and a fuel pump. After these manipulations, the electronic control unit is run in and flashed using a new program.
Such tuning of the Lada Vesta Cross allows not only to make the engine much better, but also to increase its power by thirty to forty percent. The construction of an aspirated engine does not affect resources; with such an engine, daily driving is possible. However, lovers of deep modifications do not stop there either, moving on to the construction of a turbocharged engine.
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Fashionable tuning trends
Tuning Vesta is not only an improvement to the factory version of the car. Changes may affect not only the external exterior, but also the internal filling of the Lada. Many car owners install rear mud flaps first. The thing is that even the maximum configuration does not include this device. Strange why? It’s good that this attribute is available for free sale - you can buy mud flaps both from an official dealer and in most auto parts stores.
After this, it is advisable to purchase gas struts for the hood. The manufacturers of the Lada Vesta decided that the driver can simultaneously raise the hood and hold the support. Gas struts make the task much easier. All the car owner needs to do is slightly lift the hood.
The rear bumper cover will effectively protect the paintwork. The attribute is attached to it with ordinary double-sided tape with your own hands. There are linings made of plastic and stainless steel on sale.
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 the installation of a turbine is not suitable for every Lada Vesta SW Cross, despite the high cost and low resource of the power unit.
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.
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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.
Engine modifications
After making adjustments to the exterior and interior, all that remains is to tune the Lada Vesta engine.
lada vesta wtcc engine
The best option to influence the performance of this car is to chip it. Vesta chip tuning is convenient because such a modification is not expensive financially, and at the same time it is possible to significantly improve performance. Such tuning of the Vesta engine is available for all power plants that are equipped with this car - both gasoline and diesel engines.
The essence of chipping is that the electronic unit responsible for the operation of the engine systems is reflashed and software with changed operating parameters is installed into it.
As a result of chipping, it is possible to increase the power performance of the machine, as well as reduce fuel consumption. Alternatively, you can adjust the position of the accelerator pedal. This modification, together with chip tuning, will further improve the performance of the power unit.
For more radical tuning of the engine, you will have to make changes to its design.
Owners of this car, which uses turbocharging in its design, can increase the performance of the cooling system to eliminate the possibility of engine overheating. If such an operation is carried out, some adjustments will have to be made to the cylinder head design - the cooling system channels will have to be processed, and this will require special equipment.
After such modifications to the engine, you will have to change some of the components - use new spark plugs, select high-quality synthetic motor oil for the Lada Vesta, as well as coolant, etc.
But it is worth noting that it is better not to make any design changes to the engine if the car is under warranty. Due to the modifications, the manufacturer’s warranty will not apply to such a car, so if the engine breaks down, you will have to restore it yourself and at your own expense.
But this does not apply to chipping. Lada Vesta, tuned in this way, remains structurally unchanged, so there will be no problems with the warranty.
If everything is done correctly, the tuning Lada Vesta will not only delight with its appearance, standing out from the general stream, but will also perform well in terms of technical indicators.
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.
Refinement of Lada Vesta. New car - old mistakes
- Knock of racks. This problem occurs due to the insufficient length of the part. Therefore, when driving over uneven surfaces, a knocking sound is heard. It is unclear why the engineers did not pay attention to this problem when fine-tuning the car. Perhaps they were just in a hurry to put it on the assembly line. Starting in the fall, cars with completed suspension will be sold. On cars that have already been sold, dealers eliminate the problem by installing additional washers under the pillar;
- Some cars experience leaking from the front doors after rain. The reason is a poorly secured seal. To eliminate this drawback, the door is disassembled and the glass is removed. The sealant is seated on the sealant, and everything is assembled in the reverse order;
- Short wipers. Windshield wipers clean a small area of the windshield. This is not enough for normal control of the traffic situation. Therefore, drivers often replace standard wipers with longer ones.
- “Which are better car wipers, frame or frameless”;
- “Why wipers don’t clean the windshield well.”
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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:
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| 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 |
Spoiler, bumper and door sills
Almost every car owner thinks about changing their car for the better. The first and most affordable change is the installation of special door sill covers. It would seem like such a small detail, but how it directly changes the exterior of the car! The Yarplast front bumper for Lada Vesta is easy to install yourself.
You can look at the bumper or trim from the other side. This is not only a decorative tuning element, but also excellent protection for the front bumper, which will keep the body kits in good condition.
Spoiler
Spoilers are a different story altogether. Today you can find a wide variety of versions of this element, which will turn the nondescript Lada into an elegant and predatory lady.
Lada Vesta St. Cross - interior tuning
The purpose of interior modifications is to reduce noise inside the car and increase its comfort. Tuning the interior of the Lada Largus Cross, almost the same as for Vesta, the owner can:
- Install additional control buttons;
- Modify the front seats, for example, make a new height level;
- Install protection for cabin filters;
- Install multifunction steering wheel;
- Use additional devices or accessories.
Improving the salon
sports salon Lada Vesta
In addition to the external tuning of Vesta, the interior is also subject to modifications. But unlike earlier AvtoVAZ models, this car has much less work on the interior to increase comfort and functionality. In general, the main interior improvements include:
- Installation of a multi-steering wheel (for cars as standard);
- Refinishing the seat to increase levels of adjustment;
- Installation of an automatic luggage compartment opening system;
- Refinement of the cabin filter of the Lada Vesta to increase its protection;
- Installation of the “Start-Stop” engine starting system;
- Use of decorative overlays on the front panel;
- Installation of additional accessories (armrests, holders, mats, etc.);
leather sports interior Lada Vesta
This car is quite well treated in terms of sound insulation, so there is no need to finish anything. The only thing is that you can additionally make noise on the doors and the storage compartment (glove compartment).
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.
Everything you need to know about tuning
The pride of the domestic automotive industry often becomes a kind of canvas for the creative realization of the car owner. Lowering the Lada Vesta, installing spoilers and linings, engine firmware and suspension improvements - all this will help create a completely new car that will look more decent and behave more confidently on the road. Now many service stations and showrooms offer a new type of car modernization - this is 3D tuning, which allows you to predict possible changes by creating a virtual model.
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