Despite the constantly updated number of car brands and the release of the most beautiful modernized cars, loyal fans of domestic cars remain. One of them is the VAZ 2105. Car tuning will allow the car not only to look modern, but also update its functional characteristics.
Description of the concept
Tuning is a modification of the car and its improvement by replacing old parts with new ones in order to improve the technical characteristics, condition and appearance of the vehicle. At the same time, it is performed at will, and not as a necessity.
Tuning is of the following types:
- external;
- interior;
- computer;
- technical.
Exterior alteration includes body painting, changing discs, installing grilles, body kits, window tinting and more.
Internal tuning allows you to change the interior of the car, that is, to refine the interior. This kind of tuning involves changing the seats and covers, pulling the steering wheel, installing equipment that increases the comfort of the car. It can be climate, computer and audio devices.
Computer tuning, as it is often called chip tuning, is work to improve the functionality of the engine by changing its control program. Simply put, replacing the motor firmware.
Technical tuning involves the modernization of the suspension, brake system, engine and transmission. Such manipulations can improve torque, acceleration dynamics, steering. In addition, various improvements allow you to increase the power of the car, reduce the amount of fuel burned, etc.
Why exactly VAZ 2105
There are a number of reasons why car owners prefer tuning this car:
- An opportunity to always and everywhere to get a wide range of necessary spare parts. Tuning VAZ 2105 will be performed quickly and at an affordable price.
- Availability and low cost of these cars.
- The simplicity of the machine. To spoil something is almost impossible, any flaw is easy enough to fix.
- Having some skills, you can do the VAZ 2105 with your own hands.
Body tuning
Improving the external parameters of the car, you must follow the procedure so that you do not have to redo the work.
Tuning the VAZ 2105 from the side of the body provides for the following tips:
- No need to rush to hang on side skirts, spoilers or air intakes. Such actions will be absolutely useless if components that increase the capacity of the unit were not originally installed.
- Underestimation of the body is a kind of trend in tuning a car; it is visually closer to sports cars. Despite the fact that it looks beautiful and the vehicle is easy to drive, speed characteristics are reduced. In addition, low clearance endangers the lower body.
- Installation of individual elements of the body, body kits, bumpers can radically change the shape of the machine.
- Window tinting, body painting, application of stickers, tuning of the VAZ 2105 radiator grill make it possible to change the perception and appearance of the car.
Window tinting
The dimming of the windshield looks very stylish. However, according to the law, tinting can be no more than 25% of the total surface. Often, a reflective film is glued onto the glass from above, in this case its width should not be more than 14 cm.
To perform the work, the following tools and materials are required:
- film for tinting;
- a piece of dry cloth;
- straight knife;
- rubber spatula;
- industrial dryer;
- soapy water.
The procedure is as follows:
- First of all, it is necessary to thoroughly wash the glass and remove the seal.
- Then, in accordance with the dimensions (plus allowances), the film is cut out and the protective coating is removed from it.
- The surface of the tinting material and the windshield are sprayed with soapy water.
- The film is glued on top of the window and the excess liquid is expelled with a spatula. Smooth in the direction from the center in different directions. As long as moisture remains, the film can be peeled off and glued again to achieve the perfect coating.
- Then it is heated with a hairdryer so that it takes the form of a windshield. After that, the excess edges are cut with a blade and the seals are replaced.
Headlight change
Most often, tuning the headlights on a VAZ 2105 involves replacing halogen bulbs with LED ones. They are more economical and allow you to get a bright glow. You can install them in the front and rear lighting fixtures.
Another option to change the headlights is tinting. It is performed using a special varnish or tint film.
Tinting with varnish is as follows:
- The area around the clean and dry headlights is covered with masking tape.
- The surface is degreased by any available means.
- Using varnish in an aerosol can, the headlight is painted, spraying the composition at a distance of at least 30 cm.
- Each layer of the product should dry.
- After painting, it is advisable to polish the surface.
- If the coating needs to be removed, do it with acetone.
Film tinting is performed as follows:
- The headlights must be washed, dried and degreased.
- Then cut the film according to their size.
- The headlights are sprayed with soapy water.
- The protective coating is removed from the film and applied to each headlight.
- With a rubber spatula, water and air are expelled, and then dried with a hairdryer.
Rear window grill
An excellent replacement for the tint film on the rear window can be a grille. Tuning vaz 2105 in this case involves the installation of a plastic structure that looks like a blind.
Such a grill is universal and has several advantages:
- plastic ribs keep snow, thanks to this the glass remains clean;
- in the sunny season, it provides partial shading of the car;
- protects glass from hail and rain.
In addition, the design is easy to install - just push the edges of the grill under the glass seal.
Safety cage
Probably, many had to see the steel structure installed in the interior of the sports car. This is the safety cage. It is a pipe welded in a certain way, the purpose of which is to ensure the safety of the driver in the event of a possible collision of the vehicle.
Tuning VAZ 2105 provides in this case, the installation of a solid or collapsible design of round pipes. The first type differs in the complexity of installation and is installed to strengthen the car frame. The second, on the contrary, makes it possible to disassemble the gain if necessary.
Suspension tuning
First of all, the change of this part should be carried out with the replacement of brake discs. In a modernized version, they can be very different from factory parts in the way of fastening.
In addition, it is recommended to install double stabilizers, which will improve the controllability of the car and soften the course.
Together with the stabilizers, the brackets should be replaced. The rear suspension of the VAZ 2105 is dependent, so during tuning it is better to replace it with an adjustable one. In conclusion, it is recommended to do a selection of tires and wheels.
Internal changes
The tuning of the VAZ 2105 salon includes:
- Change cigarette lighter and stove.
- Installation of new seats or hauling their cabin. Changing the skin is extremely difficult to do on your own. It is better if it is carried out by professionals. For the banner you can use vinyl, velvet or velor, leather, Alcanatra, suede, dermatin.
- Replace windows.
- Dashboard upgrade. Tuning the VAZ 2105 panel is as follows. You can purchase a ready-made kit with backlight elements, a dashboard, dials, etc. An economical option is to use LED lamps for backlighting. When tuning the VAZ 2105 instrument panel, applying a texture or other color is not easy to do on your own. In addition, it does not always look good.
- Change of a covering of a ceiling. One of the best materials for this is Carpet. It is highly durable and stretches well. Among other things, it does not deform and is resistant to fading. The texture of the material allows you to hide stitches from threads. The ceiling lined with natural or eco-leather also looks good enough. It is durable and easy to clean. To cover the ceiling of the VAZ 2105 you will need a cut of 2 by 1.5 meters.
- Tuning VAZ 2105 devices, for example, installing high-quality acoustics or other elements.
- Power Window Replacement. To facilitate the management of power windows, thereby increasing comfort, allows the replacement of mechanical devices with automatic analogues. You can install them only on the front doors or all four at once.
Motor upgrade
One of the easiest engine tuning options is to install a Solex generation carburetor. To significantly improve its characteristics, you can use the following recommendations:
- bore of holes in the cylinder up to 8.2 mm, installation of sports camshafts, a new compressor and an oil pump:
- Another way is to replace the internal combustion engine with a rotary VAZ 413, which at one time was produced in limited quantities.
It is worth noting that an increase in car power is reflected in reliability indicators and reduces its resources.
Forcing an engine is a series of technical processes aimed at upgrading a unit. A change in the motor is characterized by a change in basic components to more advanced parts. Moreover, factory parts can be modified or lightened.
Most people know that small engines have low torque. Therefore, the installation of lightweight parts on the VAZ 2105 is impractical. It is better to mount more heavier elements. Some masters recommend installing a flywheel from the Niva.
Types of tuning the exhaust system
Total modernization of the car is impossible without updating this part of the car. Three main options are worth highlighting here:
- Audiotuning or, more simply, changing the sound of the engine. To do this, replace the catalyst with a special flame arrester. After removal of the first, a once-through muffler is installed.
- Video tuning involves external changes using special nozzles.
- Technical tuning affects an element of the exhaust system and must be performed by specialists.
Most of the above works on tuning the VAZ 2105 can be done independently. This should be done in stages. If you expect a full range of changes, it is better to start with bodywork.
Conclusion
The article discusses the types of improvements that can be made with an inexpensive domestic car. Thanks to them, the machine will acquire not only a modern and original look, but also improve its technical characteristics.
It is worth considering that if own experience is not enough to carry out such work, then it is better to contact the specialists of a service station or a special tuning bureau.
Also, if there is not enough imagination to make an iron horse unique, you can turn to professional designers. They will not only advise on how to do better, but will also take into account all the wishes of the client.