Do-it-yourself tuning "Lada-Grant" liftback: engine, suspension, interior, exterior
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Do-it-yourself tuning "Lada-Grant" liftback: engine, suspension, interior, exterior

Autotuning has recently become widespread. Modernization plunges not only old, but also new cars. The Lada Granta liftback is no exception. The main goals pursued by car owners are to increase power, improve handling, change the exterior and interior.

Do-it-yourself tuning "Lada Granta" liftback

Although the Lada Granta in the liftback body is a modern car that is offered in a large number of trim levels, many owners still try to change and refine something in it, making the car different from the standard. Various tuning options allow you to make changes both to the car as a whole and to its individual systems and components. It is worth dwelling on such improvements in more detail.

Engine

Almost every owner would like to drive a more powerful and dynamic car. The weakest version of the Lada Grant liftback develops only 87 hp, and the most powerful version of the engine has a power of 106 hp, which is also unable to provide decent car dynamics. You can make the power unit more frisky without serious intervention in the design of the unit in the following way:

  1. Installing an air filter of zero resistance. For these purposes, a “nulevik” filter is used, through which more air can be supplied to the cylinders. Thus, it will be possible to slightly increase the power of the unit.
    Do-it-yourself tuning "Lada-Grant" liftback: engine, suspension, interior, exterior
    One of the most common engine tuning options is to install a zero resistance filter.
  2. Exhaust manifold replacement. Although the factory manifold is effective, the tuned part is more balanced and will improve the performance of the power unit.
    Do-it-yourself tuning "Lada-Grant" liftback: engine, suspension, interior, exterior
    Replacing the standard exhaust manifold with a tuned one improves the performance of the motor
  3. Chip tuning. Such a procedure will optimize the parameters of the motor. By changing the firmware in the control unit, you can select the settings that suit the driving style of a particular person. As a rule, chip tuning is aimed at increasing power, reducing fuel consumption, and increasing responsiveness to pressing the gas pedal.

In addition to the listed engine upgrade options, you can install an electronic gas pedal. This element will provide the most accurate response of the power unit to pressing the pedal. New versions of such elements have an additional module that allows the driver to select the desired driving mode.

Do-it-yourself tuning "Lada-Grant" liftback: engine, suspension, interior, exterior
Electronic gas pedal delivers precise pedal response

With a more serious approach to modernizing the Lada Grant engine in the liftback body, you can install a turbocharger, forged pistons and bore the cylinders. If you listen to the recommendations of experts, then such improvements must be carried out comprehensively, since equipping a car with only a turbine can damage the pistons as a result of increased load. Also, if you put only forged elements, then there will be no increase in power.

Do-it-yourself tuning "Lada-Grant" liftback: engine, suspension, interior, exterior
Installing a turbine liftback on the Grant will increase engine power, but such refinement will be expensive

Chassis

In addition to engine improvements, the undercarriage of the machine (suspension brackets, levers, etc.) can also be upgraded. The model in question has a soft suspension, designed for driving on good roads. Any changes to the suspension can make it stiffer, which will have a positive effect on handling, but at the same time, comfort will decrease. Changes can be made to the rear suspension by reducing the number of spring coils by exactly one. To give the body rigidity when cornering, you can install strut extensions on the front end, the same as on Kalina.

To lower the Grants liftback suspension, you can choose one of the following methods:

  • replacement of the suspension with a design with variable ground clearance. Thus, the shock absorbers are given autonomous rigidity. In the summer, the car can be lowered, and in the winter it can be raised;
  • replacing the standard suspension with a new one with a lower landing. In this case, an appropriate set of springs and shock absorbers is selected;
  • installation of low profile tires. This option allows you to reduce the landing and improve the handling of the car;
  • equipping a car with lowered springs without replacing depreciation elements. This option will only be suitable for city driving.
Do-it-yourself tuning "Lada-Grant" liftback: engine, suspension, interior, exterior
Suspension "Grants" liftback can be lowered in different ways, the choice of which depends on the capabilities and needs of the owner

In addition to the above improvements, you can make the following changes to the suspension:

  • install triangular levers, which will increase the rigidity of the knot, provide a rise in the base up to 3 cm and make it possible to adjust the castor in the range from 1 to 4 ° in negative values;
  • put a subframe. The element will add rigidity to the body, the suspension will receive more powerful mounts, the engine will have additional protection, the wheelbase will increase by 15 mm, and the likelihood of front end pecking during braking will decrease;
    Do-it-yourself tuning "Lada-Grant" liftback: engine, suspension, interior, exterior
    The subframe makes the body more rigid, and the motor has additional protection.
  • equip the car with an amplifier for the upper supports of the front struts, which will ensure a more even distribution of the load during impacts;
  • replace rubber bushings with polyurethane ones. The latter, in comparison with rubber, are distinguished by their manufacturability and durability.

If we consider changes in the brake system, then the simplest tuning option is to replace the standard brake discs with products of a larger dimension. In this case, when installing R14 disks instead of regular R13, no alterations are required.

Do-it-yourself tuning "Lada-Grant" liftback: engine, suspension, interior, exterior
To increase the efficiency of the brakes, it is recommended to replace the standard R13 brake discs with similar elements of a larger dimension.

Together with the discs, you can install foreign-brand brake pads. The discs on the Lada Granta liftback can be installed, for example, Brembo (article: 09.8903.75), and the pads - Fiat (article: 13.0460–2813.2).

Video: lowering the landing on the example of "Grants" in a sedan

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Appearance

Exterior tuning is quite diverse and depends only on the imagination and financial capabilities of the car owner. To change the appearance, you can install or replace the following elements:

Salon

A lot of attention is paid to interior tuning, since this is where the owner and passengers spend most of their time.

Steering wheel cover

One of the first elements of the interior, which is subject to change, is the steering wheel. Some owners change it to a sporty one with a smaller diameter. However, it should be borne in mind that driving a car becomes not very comfortable. Therefore, this option for upgrading the steering wheel is for an amateur. In addition, the steering wheel can be covered with leather to make it attractive, but to get a quality result, you will have to visit a specialized service. You can resort to a simpler option - installing a finished cover. The product is quite simply mounted, pulled together with threads, and, if necessary, removed without any problems. When choosing a cover, one should take into account the overall design of the Lada Granta liftback cabin.

Armrest

Another element of the interior that can be improved in the tuning process is the armrest. The choice of this part today is quite diverse, but since such products are mainly made in China, the most negative impressions can arise from the operation of such a product. The fact is that the body of the armrests is made of plastic, which cracks under the influence of the sun. The fastening of the part also leaves much to be desired. When opening and closing, a creak appears, the objects inside ring quite strongly, which also does not give any pleasure. Despite the many shortcomings, the Chinese armrests, if desired, can be modified by eliminating the negative points. To do this, the interior space is lined with dense foam rubber, and the outside of the product is sheathed with any finishing material (fabric, leather, alcantara, etc.).

backlight

Interior lighting "Grants" liftback looks rather weak. There are several ways to improve the situation, but the most common is the installation of LED elements. To do this, the regular interior ceiling is dismantled and the diffuser is removed. For illumination, they purchase an LED strip for 18 elements, divide it into 3 equal parts and mount it on double-sided tape to the inside of the ceiling. Power is supplied to the tape from the wires led to the ceiling, taking into account the polarity.

After upgrading the lighting, it is recommended to check the wiring with a multimeter for a short circuit and, if the latter is detected, the malfunction should be eliminated.

Torpedo and dashboard

One of the interior elements that sets the overall aesthetics of the interior is the dashboard. Initially, this detail is made in shades of gray, which clearly does not add beauty to the interior. If desired, the panel can be modified to make it more attractive. Of the tools and materials you will need the following list:

To repaint individual elements of the tidy, they will need to be dismantled, cleaned and degreased. After the preparatory measures, the primer is applied, and then the products are left to dry. When the material is completely dry, start applying paint with a compressor. For the purposes under consideration, you can also use a paint brush, but the quality of the coating will leave the best. The best option is to purchase paint in an aerosol. Apply the paint material carefully so that smudges do not appear. After the paint has dried, the parts are covered with acrylic varnish and left to dry, then they are assembled. The torpedo itself, if desired, can be dragged with modern materials, for example, alcantara, carbon film, etc.

The Grants tidy in the liftback body is equipped with LEDs, but in terms of their light output they cannot be compared with foreign cars. To increase the brightness, standard LEDs are replaced with more powerful ones, the choice of which is quite diverse today. Such changes will make the panel brighter, which will positively affect the attractiveness of the interior and the mood of the owner.

Soundproofing

To increase the level of comfort, some motorists carry out additional soundproofing of their car, since regular processing is not enough. For a quality fight against extraneous noise, it is necessary to perform a comprehensive soundproofing of the cabin, i.e., process the doors, floor, engine shield, ceiling with special vibration and sound-absorbing materials. The first include Vibroplast, Vizomat, Bimast, and the second - Isoton, Accent.

For processing, it is necessary to completely disassemble the interior, that is, remove the seats, dashboard, trim and apply a layer of vibration isolation on bare metal, and sound-absorbing material on top of it. After coating the metal, the interior is assembled back.

Video: soundproofing "Grants" liftback

Additionally, you can cover the bottom of the car from the outside with bituminous mastic, reducing the level of external noise and at the same time protecting the metal from corrosion.

Additional upgrade

Salon "Grants" liftback can also be improved by replacing the headlining, door linings and flooring. This process, as well as car tuning in general, involves considerable financial investments. For such a modernization, it will be necessary to dismantle the elements that are planned to be modified, and then drag them with any modern material.

As for the seats, they can also be re-upholstered with a change in the design of the frame, for example, with sharpening for sports. But this requires not only appropriate materials, but also knowledge. An easier option is to purchase covers, the choice of which today is able to satisfy almost every car owner.

If the chairs for one reason or another have become unusable, then a complete restoration or replacement is indispensable. To increase the comfort of the rear passengers, headrests can be installed in the back of the seats, with which some Grants liftback models are not equipped. To do this, they purchase the head restraints themselves, fastening to them, dismantle the rear seatback, drill the necessary holes and carry out installation.

rear shelf

Improvements to the rear shelf may be required in several cases:

In the first case, the shelf must be dismantled, holes made according to the size of the dynamic heads and fixed.

To eliminate squeaks, Madeleine is used, which is glued along the perimeter of the fit of the shelf to the plastic side elements.

As for the finish, Carpet is most often used for the rear shelf. If you wish, you can fit it with any material by analogy with other elements of the cabin.

trunk

One of the disadvantages of the luggage compartment is that during periodic loading, the mat is pressed into the spare wheel niche, and in the absence of the latter, it completely falls into it. To improve the situation, car owners modernize the trunk by installing a hard bottom made of plywood, followed by sheathing with leatherette or other materials.

Lighting system

Automotive optics is not complete without tuning. The easiest option is to install cilia on the headlights.

Cilia are a plastic part that is mounted on the top or bottom of the headlight.

Eyelashes are mounted on a special sealant or double-sided tape. Even installing such a simple element allows you to transform a car, making it more attractive. Improvements to the lighting system also include the installation of fog lights, since they are not included in the basic configuration of the car in question. Under the fog lights in the front bumper there are holes covered from the factory with plastic plugs. Installing additional optics will not be superfluous at all, since it improves the illumination of the roadside and the road section directly in front of the car. Installation of fog lights is quite simple and almost every motorist can handle it.

If the installation of cilia and additional headlights seems insufficient to you, you can completely change the head optics. In this case, regular lighting is dismantled, and xenon or bi-xenon lenses are introduced instead. Such equipment in the kit has an auto-corrector of headlights and washers. Adjustment work is best done on special stands. Xenon lighting will allow you to replace only the dipped beam, and bi-xenon - near and far. The advantage of installing such equipment is a better ability to illuminate the road at night and in wet weather.

In addition to the main light, taillights can also be tuned. In most cases, modernization consists in installing LED elements that give the car a certain style and attractiveness. Tuned lights can be either purchased or made independently, based on standard products.

Video: tuned taillights Grants liftback

Photo gallery of tuned Lada Granta liftback

When deciding on tuning your car, you need to understand that pleasure is not cheap, especially when it comes to the power unit. However, with a strong desire and the availability of financial opportunities from the Lada Grants, a do-it-yourself liftback can make a car completely different from the stock version both in appearance, interior, and technical characteristics.

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