Radical tuning VAZ 2107: opportunities, technologies, expediency

VAZ 2107 in the original looks quite modest. The same modest are the dynamic characteristics of the car. Therefore, many car owners refine and improve almost all components and systems of the car: the appearance changes, the interior becomes more comfortable, engine power increases, etc.

Radical tuning VAZ 2107

You can turn a serial sedan that rolled off the assembly line at the beginning of the XNUMXst century into a car that vaguely resembles the original using tuning. Examples of professional tuning can be seen at various international competitions, for participation in which cars are specially modified and finalized.

The winner and prize-winner of many international rallies is the VAZ 2107 LADA VFTS

Concept of tuning

The term tuning literally translates from English as tuning or adjustment. Any car can be tuned to such an extent that it becomes unrecognizable. Each owner refines his VAZ 2107 in his own way, individually determining which components and parts need to be modified.

Before starting tuning both the car as a whole and any component, it is important to understand a number of simple requirements. Modernization of the car should not contradict Russian legislation and traffic rules (SDA). First of all, this concerns external tuning of the body, replacement of wheels and disks, external and internal lighting. Everything that is attached to the sides and front of the machine must not: have parts protruding beyond the dimensions, be poorly welded or screwed, contradict the requirements of UN Regulation No. 26.

There are three types of tuning.

1. Technical tuning: improvement of engine performance, refinement of gearbox, transmission, running gear. Sometimes this problem is solved radically - standard units and mechanisms are changed to units and mechanisms from other car brands.
2. Interior tuning: making changes to the interior of the cabin. The design of the front panel, seats, ceiling is changing, which are sheathed with fashionable material, inserts are made of metal, expensive wood, etc.
3. External tuning: completion of the body. Airbrushing is applied to the body, body kits are installed, the configuration of thresholds, fender liner, etc. is changed.

An example of tuning VAZ 2107

The appearance of the VAZ 2107, shown in the figure, has changed a lot due to an unusual home-made front bumper, crate, front fenders and sills painted green.

The appearance of the VAZ 2107 has changed a lot due to the unusual appearance of body parts painted in green

Ground clearance decreased from the factory 17 cm to 8–10 cm, which gave the car a similarity to a racing sports car and had a positive effect on stability and handling. Painting made the car noticeable in the traffic flow. Thus, external tuning made the ride safer and gave the VAZ 2107 a memorable appearance.

Body tuning VAZ 2107

VAZ 2107 is ideal for external tuning for the following reasons.

1. The car initially has a discreet appearance.
2. On sale there is a wide selection of parts, accessories, accessories for tuning at affordable prices.
3. The car does not have complex electronics, automation, self-diagnosis systems that could be damaged during work.

Most often, external tuning is limited to window tinting and the installation of stylish rims. To give the VAZ 2107 body a streamlined shape is an almost impossible task. However, for the speed characteristics of the car, this is not necessary. It is possible to reduce the force of air flow under the bottom due to the installation of low-lowered spoilers, which harmoniously integrate with the base of the body at the places where the thresholds and bumpers are installed.

You can give the car body a sporty look due to:

• mounting on the hood of an air intake from an old foreign car (ideal for Toyota Hilux);
• replacement of the rear and front bumpers with self-made contours made of sheet steel;
• removal of a grille that does not fit into the concept of a sports car.
  

  Installing an air intake from an old Toyota Hilux on the hood of a VAZ 2107 will give the car a sporty look

Body kits and bumpers are made independently. It is very important to cut and bend them correctly. To do this, you can use special computer programs.

Windshield tinting

In accordance with the traffic rules, it is recommended to tint the windshield only at the top with a strip width of no more than 14 cm. This will protect the driver's eyes from the sun's rays. To tint you will need:

• tint film 3 m long and 0,5 m wide;
• glass cleaner or shampoo;
• rubber scraper to remove water;
• napkins made of non-woven material;
• marker;
• sharp thin knife (can be clerical);
• roulette;
• spray bottle.

The tinting process itself is carried out as follows.

1. The windshield is removed from the body and freed from the sealing gum.
2. The glass is transferred to a bright, clean corner of the room, where there is no dust.
3. Glass on both sides is thoroughly washed with soapy water. Strong pollution is removed by means of solvent.
   

   A line is drawn on the removed windshield with a marker at a distance of 14 cm from the top edge
4. The tint film is applied to the outer side of the glass and outlined with a marker with a tolerance of 5–7 mm.
5. On the applied line, the film is cut with a sharp knife.
6. The protective layer is removed from the film.
7. The surfaces of the glass and the adhesive side of the film are wetted with soapy water.
8. The film is applied to a clean, damp surface. In this case, the formation of horizontal folds should not be allowed.
   

   The tint film should be smoothed and pressed with a plastic scraper, while warming up with a building hair dryer
9. The film is gently pressed with a plastic or rubber scraper from the center of the strip to the edges. At the same time, wrinkles are smoothed out. It is advisable to warm the film with a building hair dryer. There should be no bubbles between the film and glass. If they appear, they should be driven out with a scraper to the side that has not yet been glued, or pierced with a thin needle.
10. The glass dries for several hours and is installed on the car.

Headlight tuning

The easiest and most affordable way to tune the headlights and taillights of the VAZ 2107 is to replace standard light bulbs with LED ones.

Replacing standard lighting lamps with LED elements significantly changes the appearance of the VAZ 2107

To do this, they usually use a special tape with spotlights glued to it. In this way, you can make original running lights, angel eyes, etc. You can also purchase already tuned front and fog lights and taillights in car dealerships.

Rear lights with LED elements in red, orange and white look quite original

Rear window tinting and grille installation

If the car owner does not have tinting experience, it is advisable to purchase the cheapest film for darkening. There are no restrictions on light transmission for the rear window. Tinting is carried out without dismantling the glass, as it is glued to the sealing gum. The work will require the same materials and tools as for the windshield. The film is glued from the inside in the following order.

1. Glass is washed with soapy water, and heavy dirt is removed with a solvent.
2. The tint film is applied to the outer wet side of the glass.
3. Toning is given the shape of glass. To do this, the film is pressed against the glass and smoothed out under a stream of warm air from a building hair dryer. In order not to overheat the tinting, the air temperature should not be too high. The hair dryer moves along the entire surface of the film, stopping at each place for 2-3 seconds.
4. The protective layer is removed from the tint film, and it is glued from the passenger compartment to the wet inner side of the glass. Since the film has taken the form of glass, it should fit snugly enough. Water from under the tinting is expelled with a scraper.

Sometimes, instead of tinting, a decorative grille made of two-millimeter plastic is installed on the rear window, which can be purchased at a car dealership. For ease of installation, it consists of two halves and is easily attached to the rubber seal of the rear window from the outside. The grille can be painted to match the color of the car or left as is.

The decorative grille on the rear glass of the VAZ 2107 is glued to the sealing gum

Roll cage installation

Installing a safety cage will help protect the driver and passengers of the VAZ 2107 in extreme situations. The work on the installation of the frame is quite complicated. In order not to disturb the geometry of the body, careful sizing, welding and fitting pipes in the cabin using hand-held power tools will be required.

The safety cage radically changes the interior of the VAZ 2107, so its installation is only advisable for cars participating in sports competitions

However, after such tuning, problems will arise during the inspection. In addition, the VAZ 2107 will turn from a five-seater to a two-seater - the main part of the frame is mounted in place of the rear seats. Typically, such deep tuning is used in preparing cars for sports competitions.

Retrotuning

VAZ 2107 was produced from 1982 to 2012. The first cars were considered among the best in the USSR. VAZ 2107 had a rather modest appearance and interior, and straight lines and angles prevailed in the silhouette. Some car owners try to keep the original look of the car even after radical tuning:

• changing wheels;
• power steering is installed;
• the engine is changed to a more powerful one;
• the suspension is made rigid;
• body kits are installed on the sides and front.

Photo gallery: examples of retrotuning VAZ 2107

In the original, the VAZ 2107 had a rather modest appearance.

Outwardly similar to the VAZ 2107, the car has different wheels, body kits in front and on the sides, an engine from a foreign car and an upgraded suspension

Due to tuning, you can make a more comfortable interior, increase the stiffness of the suspension and improve driving safety.

As a result of the refinement, the VAZ 2107 received electronic filling, a turbo engine, a more comfortable interior and stylish rims.

Tuning of the VAZ 2107 suspension

The main goal of tuning the front and rear suspensions is to increase their stiffness.

Changes to the front and rear suspension should be made at the same time so that the life of the new parts starts the same way.

Rear suspension tuning

To increase the rigidity of the rear suspension, springs, rubber bumpers, silent blocks, shock absorbers are changed. Particular attention is paid to the springs. With increasing rigidity and power, they should retain the outer diameter of the original. These requirements are met by springs from VAZ 2121 or VAZ 2102 (they are two turns longer, so they need to be shortened). You can pick up and install springs from foreign cars, but it will be quite expensive.

When tuning the rear suspension, shock absorbers, springs, silent blocks are changed, and for sports competitions, additional stabilizers are installed to increase the stability of the car when cornering

Choosing new shock absorbers will not be difficult, but they must also meet the required characteristics. Sometimes, to give the car cornering stability, additional stabilizers are installed on the rear suspension.

The main thing is to focus only on new parts, because it is impossible to predict how the old ones will behave.

Front suspension tuning

Most often, in the process of tuning the front suspension, gas-oil shock absorbers are installed on the VAZ 2107. They have greater rigidity and reliability than conventional oil, and have an increased service life. Also a good option for tuning the suspension are fixed-stem shock absorbers, which are stiffer than their fixed-body counterparts. Silent blocks are usually changed to polyurethane, designed for increased loads. And finally, the chippers should also be replaced with more reliable and powerful ones.

To increase the stability of the car when cornering, an additional stabilizer is installed

Remember that the technical condition of the front suspension directly affects the handling of the car. The installation of a second stabilizer will help to strengthen it. After completing all work, be sure to check the alignment of the wheels.

Video: installation of shock absorbers from the VAZ 2107 on a VAZ 2121

Shock absorbers from Niva to Classic

More about the front suspension device VAZ 2107: https://bumper.guru/klassicheskie-modeli-vaz/hodovaya-chast/perednyaya-podveska-vaz-2107.html

Tuning salon VAZ 2107

Salon VAZ 2107 in the original looks very modest. The lack of frills provides the car owner with ample opportunities for tuning. Before radical interior tuning, seats are removed from the cabin, doors are dismantled and disassembled, the steering wheel, dashboard and rear panels are removed, as well as trim from the floor and ceiling.

The possibilities of tuning the interior of the VAZ 2107 are limited only by the fantasies of the car owner

Noise insulation of the VAZ 2107 cabin

Internal tuning should begin with the installation of a new sound insulation, without which it makes no sense to install a high-quality audio system. During the installation process, preliminary preparation for tuning of all interior elements is carried out. Depending on the readiness of the body surfaces, the insulation can be installed either in parts or completely. First, the outer wheel arches and the bottom of the car are processed, then the trunk, hood, floor and ceiling of the cabin, doors and instrument panel. After dismantling the engine, the partition in the engine compartment is isolated.

Necessary tools and materials

For soundproofing you will need:

• set of open-end wrenches;
• set of spanner keys;
• set of heads with extension and ratchet;
• building hair dryer;
• a set of screwdrivers with different blade shapes;
• vibration-insulating material on a mastic basis ("Vibroplast Gold" or "Silver") with a thickness of 4 or 8 mm;
• Shumka (products of the Shumoff and StandardPlast enterprises).

Soundproofing the floor

Floor soundproofing is carried out as follows:

1. The fasteners are unscrewed and the front and rear seats are removed.
2. The factory coating is removed from the floor.
3. The floor is degreased and treated with a special mastic.
4. The floor is covered with soundproofing material.

Noise isolation on the floor consists of a layer of anti-vibration mastic and several layers of noise

Experts advise laying thin Shumka in several layers without gaps and gaps. Noise isolation is more effective than when laying thick material in one layer.

Front panel tuning

There are a lot of opportunities for tuning the front panel of the VAZ 2107. You can fit it with expensive material, make inserts from aluminum, chrome or fine wood. For devices, you can make LED lighting or install a GF 608 Gamma panel with an on-board computer. The steering wheel can be replaced with an analogue from a foreign car, covered with leather or other material.

The design of the instrument panel VAZ 2107 provides great opportunities for tuning it

Obviously, before tuning, the dashboard must be dismantled.

Video: dismantling the dashboard VAZ 2107

Replacement upholstery and seats

You can effectively change the appearance of the cabin by replacing the seat trim, ceiling, front and rear panels, doors with more modern and practical materials. At the same time, it is not recommended to use fleecy materials (phlox, carpet, etc.). When cleaning such surfaces with a vacuum cleaner, their surface will quickly lose its original appearance. To replace the seat upholstery yourself, you will need a sewing machine and the ability to handle it.

The use of ready-made plastic overlays will give the VAZ 2107 interior a more modern look.

On sale there are special inexpensive kits for tuning the VAZ 2107 interior, consisting of plastic decorative overlays on the dashboard, sun visors, armrests, door cards, acoustic grilles, etc. Such a kit can be matched to the color of the car and choose different versions.

Seat upholstery

The ideal option is to install more modern seats in the VAZ 2107 interior. Seats from Toyota Corolla produced in 1993–1998 are ideal, the fastenings of which coincide with the standard seat bolts of the VAZ 2107. However, it is quite expensive.

For seat upholstery you will need:

• material (fabric or leather) for sheathing;
• foam;
• glue "Moment" or equivalent;
• electrical tape or tape;
• sewing machine;
• thick needle;
• threads of a suitable color;
• sharp knife;
• awl;
• set of wrenches;
• a hammer;
• screwdriwer set.

The work is carried out in the following order:

1. The front seat is removed from the rails and placed on a flat surface.
   

   The old trim of the front seat VAZ 2107 is neatly torn at the seams on the pillow and back
2. The old upholstery is torn at the seams. In this case, it is necessary to prevent damage to the edging.
3. Places where the skin is glued to cardboard inserts are wetted with gasoline.
4. The old upholstery is gently pulled off the backrest and seat cushion.
5. A pattern is made from the new material along the contour of the old skin with scissors.
   

   The joints of the new skin must be sewn on a sewing machine with strong threads with a double seam
6. On a sewing machine, the trim parts and edging are sewn with a double seam. Depending on the material, the joints can be stitched by hand, glued or heat-welded.
7. The foam rubber and sagging seat springs are being replaced.
   

   After the reupholstering, the VAZ 2107 seats acquire a modern look
8. The new upholstery is carefully stretched over the back and cushion of the front seat.

The rear seat also folds in the same way.

Learn more about VAZ-2107 seat covers: https://bumper.guru/klassicheskie-modeli-vaz/salon/chehlyi-na-vaz-2107.html

Video: seat upholstery VAZ 2107

Padding of the salon VAZ 2107

Replacement door cards

Installing new door cards will also noticeably refresh the interior of the VAZ 2107. This is quite simple to do. As new cards, you can use plastic overlays under the tree. Alternatively, you can buy a set of various inserts for the VAZ 2107 interior in the store.

Interior ceiling trim

Some car owners attach hardboard to the ceiling of the VAZ 2107 cabin and already glue carpet on it. It is quite long and laborious, but the result is very effective. Before starting work, the windshield and rear windows are dismantled.

The new skin is attached to the hardboard on the ceiling of the cabin with clips.

Sometimes the standard upholstery is changed to leather or some other material. However, before this, the sound insulation of the ceiling should be strengthened. For this:

• the factory noise is carefully removed;
• the metal surface of the ceiling is degreased;
• a vibration damper is glued to the degreased surface (experts recommend using a building hair dryer);
• a layer of splen is glued on the vibration damper;
• the surface is covered with factory noise.

More about quality interior tuning: https://bumper.guru/klassicheskie-modeli-vaz/salon/salon-vaz-2107.html

Video: vibration and sound insulation of the ceiling of the VAZ 2107

VAZ-2107. Vibro/noise insulation of the ceiling

Other possibilities of internal tuning VAZ 2107

Tuning salon VAZ 2107 can be supplemented:

• replacement or modification of sun visors and rear-view mirrors;
• changing the interior lighting with the installation of lamps for the legs;
• installation of a new radio and acoustic system;
• installation of electric windows;
• replacement of standard rugs with decorative ones;
• modernization of other parts, devices and devices.

VAZ 2107 engine tuning

The manufacturer installed on the VAZ 2107:

• carburetor engines with a volume of 1,2 and 1,3 liters;
• injection engines with a volume of 1,5 and 1,6 liters.

The most common types of tuning power units are:

• increase in the working volume of combustion chambers;
• replacement of the camshaft;
• installation of an air filter of zero resistance;
• conversion of the exhaust system to a straight-through muffler.

The installation of a turbo kit on the engine gives the greatest effect.

To improve the dynamic characteristics of the VAZ 2107 engine, a turbo kit is installed on it

Ways to increase the power of the VAZ 2107 engine

You can increase the power of the VAZ 2107 engine in the following ways.

1. Tuning of a head of the block of cylinders. Due to this, you can increase the power by 15-20 liters. With. Since the head is made of cast iron, all operations for its completion are quite difficult and time consuming.
2. Carburetor tuning. The diameters of air and fuel jets are changed, enlarged diffusers are installed.
3. Installation of two or four carburetors.
4. Installation of a turbocharger, consisting of a compressor and a turbine.
5. Boring cylinders to increase their diameter.
6. Installation of forged lightweight pistons instead of cast ones.
7. Replacing the standard air filter with a filter of zero resistance.

On injection models VAZ 2107, it is recommended to carry out software chip tuning. This will not only optimize the performance of the engine, but also normalize the operation of the electronic control unit. The effect will be maximum if chip tuning is performed on a serviceable engine that has passed a full technical inspection.

Video: budget tuning of the VAZ 2107 engine

VAZ 2107 We assemble the most budgetary sports engine

Tuning of the exhaust system VAZ 2107

Some car owners make the engine sound louder to make it sound like the growl of a sports car. To do this, the catalyst is replaced with a special flame arrester. Other owners of the VAZ 2107 believe that tuning the exhaust system is justified if the result is an increase in engine power. When evaluating the feasibility of such measures, it should be borne in mind that improper installation will lead to an increase in fuel consumption and a deterioration in vehicle performance. Therefore, work on tuning the exhaust system should be entrusted to professionals.

When tuning the exhaust system, do not forget that the maximum sound level of the engine should not be louder than 96 dB. Alteration of exhaust gas removal devices cannot worsen the environmental class of the engine.

Tuning the exhaust manifold and downpipe

For better exhaust gas purge, extreme people change the standard exhaust manifold to a StinGer spider complete with a double stainless steel intake pipe (pants). This allows you to increase power at high speeds by about 9 hp. With. At the same time, the formula for the output of exhaust gases "4-2-1" does not change.

Since the internal walls of the StinGer are smoother, the installation of such a collector will increase the efficiency of the exhaust gases and increase the power at maximum speed by 9 hp. With

The flat surfaces of the StinGer manifold flanges ensure a snug fit to the cylinder head and to the pants. However, the new downpipe does not have a threaded seat for the oxygen sensor. Therefore, if necessary, a nut is welded on this pipe in front of the catalyst, into which the sensor is installed.

The oxygen sensor in the VAZ 2107 is located on the exhaust pipe in front of the catalyst - here the nut is welded to install it

Since the pants end with a flange, the resonator of the injection model is connected without problems. However, on the carburetor VAZ 2107, this assembly is made differently, so it is better to immediately install a resonator from the injection engine on such a car.

Installing a straight-through muffler

The standard VAZ 2107 muffler consists of two pipes welded at different angles and lined with non-combustible mineral wool filler, which reduces the exhaust gas velocity and softens the exhaust. To increase the volume of the exhaust and make the flow of exhaust gases straight, an audio tuning of the exhaust system is carried out. Instead of a conventional muffler, a do-it-yourself straight-through is installed.

In a straight-through muffler, the exhaust gases do not make turns that dampen speed, and are additional resistance that reduces engine power.

There are two ways to make a straight-through muffler:

• remake the old muffler, which will not cause problems even for inexperienced owners and will be very cheap;
• weld a new muffler, which will be quite difficult to fix under the bottom of the car.
  

  A homemade straight-through muffler is mounted under the bottom of the VAZ 2107

The work is carried out in the following order:

1. Removed the old muffler.
2. A window is cut out along the entire length of the oval body with a grinder.
3. The filler is removed and the metal insides are cut out.
4. Drill or grinder perforate a piece of pipe equal to the length of the muffler (52 cm). A large number of holes or slots will disperse the flow of exhaust gases, reducing temperature and noise.
5. A perforated pipe is carefully welded into the body, connecting the inlet and outlet pipes.
   

   Many owners of the VAZ 2107 convert the factory muffler into a straight-through
6. An exhaust pipe is welded to the rear side of the muffler - it can be double and chrome plated. The part of the pipe that goes inside the muffler is also perforated with a drill.
7. The oval body is filled with mineral wool, fiberglass, asbestos or other non-combustible material.
8. A window is welded in the body.

Video: manufacturing and installation for VAZ 2107 adjustable exhaust with damper

Adjustable damper exhaust

Thus, with the help of tuning, you can turn the VAZ 2107 into a completely new car. In accordance with the wishes of the car owner, almost any components and parts are being finalized, including the engine. Elements for tuning are commercially available, and most of the work, carefully following the instructions of professionals, is quite simple.