Domestic cars in recent years are quite rare on the roads. A similar situation with the Volga: the model actually became a rarity, which affected the service. Despite this, many motorists are trying to improve the car, creating a tuned “Volga” with their own hands. Modernization requires creativity and money.
Tuning GAZ-21
The 21st Volga model is today considered a retro car, having an exterior that is characterized by rounded forms of the trunk, curved windows and original wings. A simple design becomes the reason for tuning the car.
External tuning
It includes painting the car body and upgrading the interior. Typically, the dashboard and steering wheel are made in the same color as the car body. Door panels and seats are upholstered in genuine leather or wear-resistant modern materials, which gives originality to the interior. Many car owners refuse to install the 21st model of the popular body kit and body spoilers on the Volga because they can ruin the appearance of the car.
Engine tuning
The tuned Volga 21 is most often equipped with a modernized engine, borrowed from the previous generation of the model - GAZ-24. Replacing the motor is accompanied by the installation of a new transmission. Such tuning allows you to increase the maximum speed of the car to 140 km / h. Many car owners are changing the full-time rear axle to a foreign counterpart.
Tuning GAZ-24
Series production of the Volga 24th model started in the 60s of the last century, replacing its predecessor. Mass production of cars lasted from 1970 to 1985. For its time, the car was considered a quality vehicle with a recognizable appearance. Today, the model is most often tuned.
The main direction of modernization of the tuned Volga 24 is to reduce fuel consumption and increase engine power. For this purpose, the car’s carburetor rotates 180 degrees, after which the fuel and air jets, atomizers of accelerator pumps and jets of the economizer change. Such tuning allows you to reduce fuel consumption to 12.5 and 17 liters, and increase the maximum speed to 120 km / h. The power of the power unit in this case increases by 15-20%, and the torque - by a third. To simplify such tuning, you can install the engine, borrowed from a foreign car.
At the same time, the GAZ-24 suspension is being modernized, since the car does not have sufficient rigidity and control confidence and does not respond well to turning the steering wheel. First of all, shock absorbers are replaced, since they are responsible for the stability of the car on the highway. Along with shock absorbers and springs, new small parts are installed - rubber bands, bushings and anthers.
A bulkhead of the chassis is the final stage of tuning the suspension. If desired, the car can be supplemented with power steering, which will increase the safety and comfort of the trip.
External changes tuned "Volga 2410" relate to the installation of plastic body kits, sills, forged or alloy wheels. Car owners do not bypass the salon. The most popular is the classic style of the interior, for which new chairs are installed, having a factory design and sheathed in velor, leather or Alcantra. The center console, steering wheel and dashboard are also replaced to create a harmonious interior. The floor, door and ceiling are upholstered in leather or any other material. The package of equipment can be supplemented by a stereo system, air conditioning or other systems. As a result, you can create an original tuned "Volga", a photo of which will attract everyone's attention.
Tuning GAZ-3102
At the time of release, the Volga 3102 was considered an elegant and stylish model, but today it is outdated, giving motorists ample opportunities for tuning. Thanks to the dimensions of the GAZ-3102, one can make a car of both representative and sports class from it.
Tuning the technical component affects the installation of a high-power engine, a new transmission, an increased-speed axle, an engine compartment and an improvement in the chassis. This allows you to improve the control of the car, make it more reliable and faster.
Interior tuning depends on the capabilities and wishes of the owner. Tuned Volga 3102, as a rule, are equipped with a stereo system, soundproofing, lighting of some elements. Be sure to upholstery the side panels, seats and ceiling with various high-quality materials.
Tuning GAZ-3110
The improved Volga 3110th model, equipped with a more spacious interior, improved technical equipment and attractive appearance. It is these versions that are most often tuned to improve the technical specifications, exterior and interior of the car.
The tuned Volga 3110 is complemented by the following elements:
- The original air intake.
- A classic deer figurine placed on the hood.
- Chrome exhaust pipe.
- Spoilers of modern design.
- Improved wing pads.
- Alloy wheels.
- Low profile rubber.
- Xenon optics.
- Improved radiator grilles and others.
Tuning the exterior consists of installing a body kit that affects the aerodynamic characteristics of the car, finalizing the bumper, which increases maximum speed and reduces the effect of air turbulence. As a decorative element, body airbrushing is often used.
The car interior is often upholstered in leather or Alcantra and is complemented by dashboard lights, original covers for floor mats and seats.
Tuning the technical component affects the engine: it is usually replaced with a similar one from foreign cars. The motor is equipped with a modern filter of zero resistance, an improved automatic transmission, borrowed from other cars. The Volga, tuned in this way, gets improved control and technical specifications.
Interior tuning
The interior of the car includes the refinement of various elements of the cabin. Car owners, as a rule, resort to the following tuning options:
- Seat upholstery with high quality materials - genuine leather or velor.
- Anticorrosion treatment of the bottom of the car.
- Installation of soundproof materials that eliminate third-party noise and increase comfort.
- Installation of special curtains for security on windows.
- Covering the ceiling with new material.
- Installing a new dashboard, the color and texture of which must match the shade of the car body or interior.
Many car owners equip tuned Volga cars with premium speakers, but in most cases the standard radio remains in place. The steering wheel is subjected to replacement, the rim of which is often fitted with materials in the color of the trim. Despite making changes to the interior, they try to keep it in its original appearance. In this regard, the tuned “Volga” most often resembles a qualitatively restored model, and not their modernized versions.
The luggage compartment of the car must be treated with special anti-corrosion agents. The remote central lock increases the convenience of operation and the level of security of the Volga.
Reviews
Fans of Volga cars often resort not only to restoration, but also to tuning models. Car owners note that such an upgrade allows to improve technical specifications, increase the controllability and dynamism of the car and give it a unique and original appearance, resorting to body tuning. Changes also affect the interior of the Volga: hauling the cabin, installing acoustic systems and additional lighting.