Tuning VAZ 2106: modernization of appearance, interior, technical part
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Tuning VAZ 2106: modernization of appearance, interior, technical part

Despite the fact that the VAZ 2106 is not a new car, many car owners are in no hurry to part with it. With this model, you can realize the craziest ideas both in terms of appearance and interior. With enough funds, tuning can also affect the technical part, which will increase the dynamics and controllability of the car.

Tuning VAZ 2106

The VAZ 2106 car is not endowed with any outstanding characteristics or attractive appearance, and there is no need to talk about comfort. However, the model is fully suitable for the implementation of the most unusual desires of the owner. The machine allows you to experiment and for this it is not necessary to visit specialized services.

What is tuning

Tuning - changing the factory characteristics of components and assemblies, as well as the appearance of the car in order to improve them. Depending on the goals pursued, tuning the VAZ 2106 may require quite large financial and technical costs: you can install attractive headlights, wheels or tinted windows, and it is possible that changes are made to the engine, gearbox, brake or exhaust system.

Photo of a tuned VAZ 2106

To better understand what tuning is, below are a few pictures with a modernized "six".

Photo gallery: tuning VAZ 2106

Body tuning VAZ 2106

With external tuning, the car can be changed partially or completely. One of the main points in this case is the ideal condition of the body. If there are any defects or traces of rust on the body elements, they will need to be completely eliminated. Otherwise, over time, the problem will manifest itself with a greater degree. Let's consider in more detail how you can modify the stock "six".

Windshield tinting

A fairly popular way to tune a car, including the VAZ 2106 - tinted headlights and windows. Many car owners tint their own windshield without visiting a car repair shop. Thanks to the film, you can not only change the appearance of your "iron horse", but also make it safer. So, in the event of an accident, tinted glass will avoid damage by fragments. In the summer, the film saves from the scorching sun. Before you start improving the appearance of your car, you need to deal with this type of tuning in more detail.

First you need to learn about the types of toning. In those days, when this method of dimming glasses only began to appear, a special coating was used, which not only did not protect against scratches, but was also not suitable for restoration. At the moment, there are the following types of tinting:

  • film;
  • athermal;
  • electronic;
  • automatic.

For tinting the windshield and other car windows with your own hands, it is best to choose the film method. It is not difficult to make this type of tuning, and if the need arises, you can replace the material at any time without any problems. To perform the work, you will need a certain list of materials and tools, consisting of a knife with blades, glass cleaner, clean water, shampoo, a spray bottle and non-woven wipes.

Tuning VAZ 2106: modernization of appearance, interior, technical part
The windshield can only be tinted at the top.

The room for tinting must be clean and protected from precipitation. The windshield, like any other, can be dismantled from the car or darkened directly on the vehicle. Regardless of the method chosen, it must be washed well and treated with a degreaser. You can tint the glass completely or only its upper part. If the goal is to protect the eyes from the sun, then the latter option is preferable. As a rule, with this method of dimming, the strip should be no more than 14 cm at its widest point.

Separately, it is worth dwelling on such an important parameter as light transmission ability: it is different for different films. In accordance with GOST, windshield tinting should not exceed 25%. It is worth considering the fact that the glass itself can sometimes be slightly darkened (up to 5%). It is recommended to use a film with a light transmission of at least 80%. An important point: for tuning the windshield, you cannot use a material that reflects light, shines in the sun, and has a mirror surface. It is better to adhere to the indicated figures in order to avoid possible problems with traffic police officers in the future.

The technology of applying the film on glass consists in preparing the surface (thorough cleaning, dismantling the side plates, possibly the front panel, sealant), after which they proceed directly to tinting. To completely darken the glass, you need to ensure that the film completely covers the entire glass. It is pre-moistened with a soapy solution and the material is applied without delay, removing the protective layer. After removing the protective base, about 5 cm, the tint is pressed against the glass, trying to expel air bubbles with a rag or a special spatula. When the windshield is completely darkened, work should begin from the center of the upper part. At the end of the process, the excess film is cut off with a sharp knife or blade.

Tuning VAZ 2106: modernization of appearance, interior, technical part
One of the most common ways to tint a windshield is with a film.

Headlight change

To give a beautiful look to your "six" you can not do without tuning the headlights. You can modify the optics (headlights, taillights) in different ways: tinting, installing LED elements, xenon equipment. The fact is that the headlights are one of the main elements that are remembered in the design of the car. If there is a desire to make changes to the optics, but there are no large funds, you can install inexpensive linings or reflectors, replace standard bulbs with halogen ones. In addition, the market offers a wide range of color shades of light. For more advanced headlights, not only financial investments will be required, but also changes in the body, due to a different optics mount.

Tuning VAZ 2106: modernization of appearance, interior, technical part
The upgraded optics immediately catches the eye, so headlight tuning is given special attention.

Rear lights can be made more attractive by installing LEDs or LED boards instead of bulbs. If you have a soldering iron and minimal knowledge in electronics, it is not necessary to spend money on buying such products, because you can do everything yourself. In addition, replacing standard lamps with LED elements will not only decorate the car, but also reduce energy consumption.

When tuning the lights, you can also tint them. For this, it is not necessary to dismantle the lighting fixtures, but cleaning and degreasing are mandatory. To dim the lights, you will need to cut out the necessary piece of film and, by analogy with the windshield, apply the material to the surface. With the help of a hair dryer, you can give the necessary shape, and cut off the excess, leaving 2-3 mm at the edges, which are hidden in the gap between the lamp and the body.

Tinting and grille on the rear window

To tint the rear window on the "six", it is recommended to remove it for the convenience of applying the film. Since the rear window has a bend on the sixth Zhiguli model, it is better to apply tinting in 3 longitudinal stripes, having previously made a template, but you can do without it. Filming is carried out in the same way as when darkening the windshield. If in difficult places it is not possible to plant the material on the surface, a hair dryer is used, which makes the film more pliable. When gluing three strips, there is no need for heating. To make the joints inconspicuous, they are combined with glass heating lines. There should not be any nuances with the side windows: they are tinted in the same way.

Video: how to tint the rear window on the "classic"

Tinted rear window VAZ

One of the elements of tuning the rear window is a plastic grill, which is installed under the seal. The product gives the car a sporty and aggressive look. The essence of the installation is as follows:

Thinking about the installation of the grille, you need to know about the pros and cons of this accessory. Of the positive aspects, one can note:

Of the minuses should be highlighted:

Safety cage

It is worth thinking about installing a roll cage on your car for those motorists who participate in competitions (rallies), i.e. when there is a risk of a rollover or deformation of the vehicle body. In simple terms, the safety cage is a structure made of steel pipes, assembled and fixed in the passenger compartment. This solution allows not only to save the living space for the crew, but also to increase the longitudinal rigidity. Depending on the complexity of the design, the price can vary over a fairly wide range - 1-10 thousand dollars.

If you have thoughts about installing a frame on a VAZ 2106, then you need to take into account that it will be quite difficult to pass an inspection with such a design, since an appropriate certificate will be required. In addition, it is forbidden to operate a car with a roll cage in urban areas. If the product is installed incorrectly, then in the event of an accident, it may simply collapse or become a kind of cage from which it will be difficult to get out. To install the frame, for its reliable fastening, you will need to disassemble almost the entire interior of the car.

retro tuning

Today, retro tuning of the VAZ 2106 is no less popular, the essence of which is to give the car its original appearance, that is, when the car just left the assembly line. The fact is that many things that were once familiar to everyone and were not perceived as something unusual, today look quite stylish. The same applies to cars: in our time, old cars look much more attractive and interesting than they used to be.

In order to achieve the desired result, the “six” will have to be restored. This process is quite long and painstaking. We'll have to make body work to restore and bring the appearance to an ideal state, which will be fully consistent with that time. They also pay attention to the interior, for which they produce a new interior, restore decorative elements. You need to understand that such work is not easy and not every company will undertake it. It is necessary to take into account a number of requirements of the time when the car was released, to use the same materials and technologies.

However, in order to make a retro tuning of the VAZ 2106, there is not always a need for a complete restoration. Sometimes it is quite enough to give the vehicle the style that we imagine it in those years, and full compliance is simply not necessary. It all depends on the goals set, the wishes of the client, if the machine is made to order. It is also possible that the appearance of the car is completely restored, but the chassis is replaced with a modern one, which will allow you to move quite confidently at a modern pace.

Tuning of the VAZ 2106 suspension

Having decided on a radical refinement of your car, tuning the suspension of the VAZ 2106 should be given special attention. The suspension of the "Lada" of the sixth model is absolutely not intended for dynamic driving because of its softness. You need to understand that tuning should be carried out in a complex way: replacing one part in the suspension or running gear will not give the desired result. So, if the owner of the "six" decided to replace the standard springs with sports ones, but at the same time ignored the installation of silent blocks and shock absorbers, then the work will be done in vain and the result will not be visible, and such actions cannot be called tuning.

Let's go through the main points of improving the suspension on the VAZ 2106. Many car owners start work with a transverse strut, installing it between the glasses of the racks, thereby increasing the rigidity of the body, which makes the car more manageable and maneuverable. The front-mounted cross brace is an elongated metal structure in accordance with the make of the vehicle. The product is mounted to the upper studs of the shock absorbers. In addition, to reduce roll and stabilize your VAZ 2106, you will need to install a stabilization bar in the rear suspension. The installation procedure does not cause any difficulties, since the fastening is carried out on standard bolts of the rear axle longitudinal rods. For the convenience of performing work, it is advisable to install the car on a pit or overpass.

The stabilizer, which is located in front of the car, has a direct impact on handling. Therefore, its improvement is also worth doing. There is no need to completely replace the part with a finished and reinforced one if you are not going to race. You can get by with the installation of good quality rubber bushings. In general, in order to improve the suspension on the VAZ 2106, it will be enough to replace or improve the front strut, rear axle stabilizer, and install a stabilization bar. These changes will improve safety and comfort levels.

Tuning salon VAZ 2106

Salon "six" - a place to implement various ideas. Interior tuning can touch literally every element: the front panel, door cards, seats, steering wheel, etc. Making changes to the interior is one of the interesting activities for fans of the sixth model Zhiguli and the “classics” in general. Everyone who modernizes the interior of his car tries to make it unusual, to give it exclusivity.

Changing the front panel

The front panel is the main element of the cabin, attracting attention. On the VAZ 2106, instead of the standard tidy, you can install a stylish dashboard from the BMW E-36. In this case, you will need knowledge on connecting electrical wiring or the help of an experienced auto electrician who can install the devices without errors. However, tuning is not only a complete change of the dashboard - you can simply set brighter instrument scales.

In general, you can modify the front panel as follows:

Video: hauling the front panel of the VAZ 2106

Upholstery change

The upholstery, or rather, the condition in which it is located, is of no small importance. As a result of long-term operation of the car, the fabric and other materials of the VAZ 2106 interior become unusable, which immediately creates a negative impression of the car. Before you perform interior upholstery, you need to choose the right color scheme for materials, whether it be fabric or leather. The most common are flock, carpet, velor, suede, or a combination of them.

seats

Standard "six" seats can be pulled over or replaced with foreign-made ones. It all depends on your preferences. Chairs are changed for several reasons:

If the seats have become unusable, they can be restored. Such a procedure will be cheaper than installing new chairs, but the work ahead is not easy. Restoration of old seats begins with measurements and patterns. Based on the dimensions obtained, a new skin will be sewn. During the restoration process, the old material is removed, the foam rubber is removed, the springs are inspected, replacing the damaged ones. Using new foam rubber, stuff it into the chair and pull on the new upholstery.

With a more serious approach, you can change the seat frame, making it in a sporty style. In this case, the chair can be made for yourself, taking into account all possible nuances. However, it should be borne in mind that if there is no certainty in the final result, it is better not to start creating a chair from scratch. Regardless of which seat is installed on the car, the main thing to keep in mind is safety.

Door cards

Door cards, as well as seats on the VAZ 2106, look rather sad after a long period of operation. The upholstery is fastened on plastic caps, which begin to creak over time. To modernize the interior of the doors, as a rule, plywood 4 mm thick is used, which serves as a frame and leather or other material. A 10 mm thick foam pad is placed under the finish. If you plan to install speakers in the doors, then in addition to the standard holes for handles and power windows, you need to provide holes for dynamic heads.

The process of finalizing the door panels is as follows:

  1. Dismantling old cards.
    Tuning VAZ 2106: modernization of appearance, interior, technical part
    To make a new door upholstery, you will need to dismantle the old cards and make markings on plywood using them.
  2. Transferring panel dimensions to plywood with a pencil.
  3. Cutting the workpiece with an electric jigsaw and processing the edges.
    Tuning VAZ 2106: modernization of appearance, interior, technical part
    We cut the blank of the door card from plywood with an electric jigsaw
  4. Fabrication and stitching of sheathing.
    Tuning VAZ 2106: modernization of appearance, interior, technical part
    Door upholstery is sewn from leatherette or a combination of materials
  5. Gluing the cover and fixing the finishing material.
    Tuning VAZ 2106: modernization of appearance, interior, technical part
    After gluing the foam under the upholstery, we fix the finishing material with a stapler on the reverse side

The upgraded panels are fastened to special bushings with internal threads, for which holes are pre-drilled on the cards in the right places and fasteners are inserted. With this installation of the upholstery, it is possible to eliminate knocks and creaks while driving, as well as when listening to music.

Ceiling

There are a lot of options for tuning the ceiling of the VAZ "six", everything depends only on the finances that the car owner is ready to invest in such an event. Materials, as well as their colors, are selected in accordance with the requests of the owner of the car. As a rule, the ceiling is made catchy, combined with the interior of the cabin and its elements. Optionally, an LCD monitor can be installed, which is used mainly for rear passengers, as well as a temperature sensor (indicates the temperature in the cabin and on the street), a speakerphone and a number of other elements. To emphasize the contour of the ceiling, LED lights are used in the design.

Vibration and noise insulation of the cabin

Noise isolation and vibration isolation of the cabin is an integral part of tuning the VAZ 2106, which allows you to increase the level of comfort. The fact is that on the car in question, even from the factory, no measures were taken to reduce noise penetrating into the cabin from the engine and other units and mechanisms. This should not be surprising, since even today there are cars whose sound insulation leaves much to be desired.

To carry out measures to reduce noise and vibration in the car, you will need to dismantle all internal elements (dashboard, seats, door upholstery, ceiling, flooring). The metal is preliminarily cleaned of dirt, corrosion, and then degreased. The material has an adhesive layer with which it is applied to the prepared metal. Pasting must be done in heat for a snug fit. The most common vibration isolation is Vibroplast.

Foamed polyethylene is used for soundproofing the car interior. It can have different names, which depend on the manufacturers: Splen, Isopenol, Izonel, Izolon. Soundproofing is applied over the vibration isolating material. Pasting should be done with an overlap (vibration-absorbing layer is applied end-to-end) to prevent sound from passing through the joints. With a more serious approach, noise insulation is subjected to the engine compartment, luggage compartment, wheel arches.

VAZ 2106 engine tuning

The VAZ 2106 engine does not stand out for its dynamic performance, which leads the owners to think about making certain changes. Tuning the motor requires certain knowledge and skills, without which it is better not to try to change something - you can not only make it worse, but even completely disable the power plant. Consider what actions can be taken to improve the performance of a standard 75 hp engine. With.

Cylinder block boring

As a result of boring the engine block on the VAZ 2106, it is possible to increase the power of the unit. The work is carried out on special equipment, which requires preliminary dismantling and disassembly of the engine. The boring process consists of removing a layer of metal on the inner walls of the cylinders. It is important to take into account the fact that the smaller the wall thickness remains, the shorter the life of the engine. New pistons are installed in accordance with the new cylinder diameter. The maximum diameter to which the cylinders of the VAZ 2106 block can be bored is 82 mm.

Video: engine block boring

Crankshaft modifications

If the goal is to increase the speed of the "six", you should think about tuning the crankshaft, because torque is an important indicator of any power unit. Carrying out cardinal changes in the engine involves the installation of lightweight pistons, connecting rods, reducing the weight of the crankshaft counterweights. You can simply install a lightweight shaft, but, in addition, you will need to replace the flywheel with a lightweight one, since it is this part that will reduce the moment of inertia. The crankshaft costs a lot of money, so many car owners leave this mechanism unchanged.

Carburetor tuning

Improving engine performance is impossible to imagine without making changes to such a node as a carburetor. The first thing to do with the carburetor is to remove the spring from the vacuum drive. Thus, it will be possible to increase the dynamics of the car, but at the same time fuel consumption will increase slightly. With regards to consumption, it must be understood that any changes made to the standard design of the motor and aimed at increasing power, dynamics, will be inextricably linked with higher fuel consumption. In addition, the vacuum drive can be replaced by a mechanical one, which will also have a positive effect on the dynamics and smoothness of acceleration.

Tuning the "six" carburetor involves replacing the diffuser in the primary chamber from 3,5 to 4,5. To increase acceleration, the pump sprayer must be replaced from 30 to 40. With a more serious approach, it is possible to install several carburetors, which will require not only knowledge, but also large financial investments.

Other engine modifications

Tuning the VAZ 2106 power unit opens up great opportunities for lovers of improvements to their car, since, in addition to the engine, its systems can be upgraded: ignition, cooling, clutch. All actions are aimed at improving the operation of the unit, regardless of its operating conditions. So, as an example, consider an air filter. It would seem that a fairly simple element, but it can also be tuned by installing a “zero” resistance filter element. As a result of this refinement, the air supply to the cylinders is improved.

Tuning of the exhaust system VAZ 2106

The tuning of the exhaust system on the "Lada" of the sixth model is resorted to in order to increase power and get a beautiful sound. Almost every element of the system can be changed, or rather, replaced with a different design.

An exhaust manifold

When tuning the exhaust system, the standard manifold is replaced with a "spider" design. This name corresponds to the shape of the product. The collector can be long or short, and the difference is in the connection scheme. In addition to replacing the exhaust element, it is possible to improve the standard manifold by machining the inner surface. For these purposes, use a round file, which grinds all the protruding parts. If the intake manifold is easy to process (it is made of aluminum alloy), then the exhaust element will have to work hard, since it is made of cast iron.

After rough processing of the inner surface, the polishing of the exhaust channels is started. For these purposes, an electric drill and a metal cable are used, which are clamped in a chuck and lubricated with an abrasive. Then the drill is turned on and the channels are polished with translational movements. During fine polishing, a coarse cloth coated with GOI paste is wound around the cable.

Downpipe

The downpipe or pants are attached on one side to the exhaust manifold, and on the other to the resonator of the VAZ 2106 exhaust system. The need to replace this part arises when installing a forward flow, while the pipe must be of increased diameter, which ensures unhindered exit of exhaust gases.

Forward flow

One of the options for tuning the exhaust system is the installation of forward flow. As a result, the owners of the "sixes" get not only an increase in power, but also a sporty sound. If the engine was boosted, i.e., the block was bored, a different camshaft was installed, the volume of exhaust gases increases, which should be taken into account when choosing a forward flow. Structurally, the direct-flow muffler resembles a resonator, inside of which there is a special sound-absorbing material, for example, basalt wool. The service life of the upgraded muffler depends on how long the sound insulation will be in it.

To install forward flow on the VAZ 2106, you will need a welding machine and the ability to handle it. Otherwise, you will need to contact the service, where the work will be done by auto mechanics with experience. It is important to understand that the elements of the forward flow, as well as their installation, are not cheap pleasure.

Video: forward flow to the VAZ 2106

Tuning the VAZ "six" makes it possible to make a car that will stand out in the city stream, give it a certain style, "sharpen" for yourself and your needs. Modernization is limited only by the financial capabilities of the owner, because today there is such a large selection of materials and elements for tuning that a car can be transformed beyond recognition.

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