Despite the fact that the Lada Granta is technically well made and comes in a large number of configurations, car tuning enthusiasts will definitely have something to work on. In addition, tuning the Lada Liftback allows you to create a car that meets your personal individual needs, adjusting the parameters to suit your driving style and other aspects of using the car.
Especially often, tuning shops for the Lada Granta Liftback design the outer shell of the car, which many users find boring and nothing special.
First level tuning
Before you start tuning the liftback grants, you should not immediately begin to chop up the hood filling. The first thing you should do is give the car a month, run it in properly and find out for yourself its behavior, driving dynamics, and, perhaps, identify structural factory defects that tuning will correct.
In any case, here are some innovations you can add to your car at first:
- Installing a new air filter. By installing a zero-resistance air filter, you can add the amount of oxygen that enters the internal combustion chambers. Increasing the amount of oxygen will, in turn, increase engine power.
- The increase in engine power will also be affected by replacing the exhaust manifold. The factory manifold is efficient, but installing a more balanced analogue will improve the results.
- If during the run-in it was decided to carry out a complete engine upgrade, then it is better that it be carried out as a whole. Installing the forged parts and adding the turbo must be done at the same time in order for the engine to really start running better.
Where to begin
Deep tuning of the new Lada Granta sedan should not be started before the end of the warranty period - this may result in refusal of free service. When purchasing a car ex-showroom, experienced craftsmen recommend using only external modifications that are decorative in nature. If the warranty does not matter, you can begin to modernize the engine and chassis.
Experienced experts recommend modifying cars that are in good technical condition. Therefore, before making any modifications, you will need to get the car in order.
External tuning of Lada Granta FL sedan
Often, the factory settings of the suspension and power plant are sufficient for the user. Car enthusiasts want to modernize the exterior parts of the body, decorative trim, and interior panels. The degree and depth of modification depends on the financial capabilities and imagination of the car owner.
Body panels
If you have no experience in self-modification, you should start with exterior decoration.
Installing tuning bumpers, door sills, mirrors, and designer wheels allows you to transform your car relatively inexpensively and quickly. Some connoisseurs prefer to install additional elements in the interior, or change the factory ones.
Typically the body tuning procedure looks like this.
- The store selects the required part.
- Buy paint of the required color. Typically, retrofit body panels are supplied to the market coated with a primer.
- The car is washed thoroughly - it is recommended to use car shampoo or special soap. Particles of dust and dirt can prevent the repair from being carried out efficiently.
- The car is driven into a well-lit garage, where the repair process takes place.
- Next, the factory parts are removed and new ones are installed in their place.
- The car is painted and polished.
Next comes the alteration of the interior, dashboard, door cards, and steering wheel.
Some car enthusiasts cover the panels with Alcantara, change the upholstery of the seats, or even install racing buckets.
Shumka
The next step is for motorists to enhance the factory sound insulation. Factory panels are designed to partially dampen vibration and absorb noise.
To properly “roll up” the car you will need to spend a lot of money. The panels are glued in two layers (the simplest method).
- Bitumen sheets. If the car will not compete in competitions, it is enough to use 2-3 mm bitumen. The sheets are cut to size and rolled onto the metal surface with a roller.
- Tuning of the Lada Granta fl sedan continues at the stage of installation of soundproofing slabs (splen). The sheets are rolled on top of the vibration insulation. Typically, users choose a layer thickness of no more than 10 mm.
If desired, you can use thicker panels, which will only improve the result.
Some craftsmen advise first reading the literature on exactly how and in what places insulating material should be applied. If you don’t have enough experience, you can make a lot of mistakes that reduce efficiency.
Photos will tell you what a similar tuning of the Lada Granta sedan looks like.
Acoustics
A separate category is the modernization of the car’s acoustic system. The factory setting is only suitable for listening to the radio in a traffic jam, not music at full volume.
The main requirement when installing more productive music in a car is the competent selection of noise insulation and vibration-absorbing layer. You should also decide what is important – volume or quality.
Additionally, you should consult with specialists. It often turns out to be possible to build high-quality acoustics for reasonable money. The main thing is knowledge of the compatibility of individual blocks and experience in their installation.
First you need to make some noise:
Only then mount all the elements tightly.
It is also recommended to connect a technician after installation to calibrate the player and speakers.
Modernizing the appearance of the car
Often, for users, the first point in arranging a car is tuning the Granta's interior. But when it comes to the appearance of the car, then users begin to carry out external tuning of the liftback by installing a body kit on the body.
Thanks to the massive body part, there are many possibilities for modernization. Tuning the bumper will also enliven the appearance of the car, giving it a specific emotional component.
If you install updated polymer fenders instead of factory fenders, this will not only improve the aesthetics of the car, but will also protect the elements that most often suffer from corrosion from corrosion. Tuning the Granta Liftback with body kits will make the front part more pronounced and defined.
When tuning Grant headlights, most often users choose to install narrow headlights instead of wide factory ones. This adds a special aesthetic to the taillights, which have a streamlined shape.
Why replace the gas pedal?
The gas pedal is an element that determines the efficiency of movement and driver comfort.
By installing an electronically driven pedal as part of tuning the interior of the Lada Granta Liftback, the driver will receive smoother pedal movements and high sensitivity to engine speed. This component will greatly simplify movement due to increased control capabilities.
Trunk tuning
What the manufacturers of the Lada Grant forgot to do was a comfortable trunk, which you have to modify yourself, but fortunately this can take no more than half a minute. The first thing you need to pay attention to is the difficulty in opening the trunk, which manifests itself when using standard torsion bars, even where there is an electronic system located in the cabin. In order for the trunk to immediately jump back to its open position, you will need to install two springs from the fork mounted on the VAZ 2101 clutch. The smoothness of the opening trunk can only please you, but if it has been slightly modernized and has gained extra pounds, then springs from classic brakes will do pads The springs can, in extreme cases, be replaced with a gas stop.
You can also improve the lighting in the luggage compartment, which is clearly not enough on dark nights to find the desired item. The most common way to improve the glow is to replace standard lamps with LED ones, but even though there is more light, it cannot penetrate into all the right places. The salvation in this case is the LED strip, which is best placed around the perimeter near the upper walls.
Features of chip tuning
Chip tuning is more a matter of taste than a complete necessity. The original factory firmware of the car's electronic elements is at a fairly average level, which does not allow the Lada Grant to reveal its full potential. The electronic control unit is tailored to specific operating conditions, which are quite average and standard.
Preparations for changing the firmware should begin by searching for an adapter. It must match the connector, which will allow it to become an intermediate link between the computer and the electronic control unit. In order to carry out high-quality tuning, you will also need high-quality software.
Fortunately, you can find enough of it on the Internet, but the Combi Loader is best suited due to its compatibility with the type of electronic unit used in the Lada Granta. For everything to go well, it is better to invest in the official version of the software.
How to make a car more powerful.
Automakers usually, when designing a new model, try to reduce not only the vehicle’s fuel consumption, but also modernize the power unit to increase its power. But, unfortunately, many owners are often not satisfied with the factory power of the car. But not everyone knows that in fact, everyone can add horsepower to their car at their own discretion. There are several ways you can add power and make your car faster.
Method No. 1
Increasing engine power
– There is a common misconception that if you install the entire exhaust pipe with much smaller diameter pipes than the factory, the exhaust gas velocity will be reduced, which will lead to back pressure of the exhaust gases, which will flow back into the engine. This is why many people believe that excess pressure in the exhaust system will lead to a decrease in torque.
But that's not true. Ideally, any sports car uses exhaust pipes of different diameters. Some parts of the system have a small pipe size. Some, on the contrary, have a large diameter. This is done in order to provide an optimal level of exhaust gas velocity for each engine speed range.
– In order to change a section of the exhaust pipe, it is necessary to accurately measure the length of the pipe that goes after the catalyst. Of course, it would be better if you contact a specialized company that specializes in tuning exhaust systems to replace the pipe.
– Open the hood and locate the air filter housing. Remove the old filter. Clean the inside of the housing where the filter was installed with a damp cloth.
– Keep in mind that installing a zero resistance air filter will actually allow particulate matter in the air to enter the engine and oil filter. In addition, when using such a filter, the flow of oxygen into the fuel system increases, which of course will affect fuel consumption. Due to an increase in the flow of oxygen into the system, in any case, the service life of the mass air flow sensor will decrease, which can often fail after installing a new filter.
This is a difficult and expensive tuning. But one of the most effective for increasing power. There are several types and types of turbochargers:
– There are turbines (the most common) that direct large flows of air into the intake manifold, which provides a rapid increase in horsepower when you press the gas pedal. This type of turbine is very common on older cars.
“In addition, there are more modern turbines that draw in additional air flows using special blades. Air flows enter the sealed compressor housing. Next, the air flows pass through the constricting cone. As a result, the pressure of oxygen entering the engine increases.
– There are also centrifugal turbochargers, which use active impellers with blades. Centrifugal forces can rotate the impeller at speeds of up to 100,000 rpm. As a result of the rotation of the impeller due to centrifugal forces, a vacuum area is formed in the center, as a result of which air is thrown towards the edge, which ensures the absorption of oxygen. This type of turbocharger is the most efficient available today.
Method No. 2
Chip tuning
It is not uncommon that with the help of chip tuning it is also possible to reduce fuel consumption.
If your car is not equipped with a turbocharger, then as a result of chip tuning the increase in power will not be significant. On the contrary, if your car has a turbine, using new firmware for the engine control program you can achieve a significant increase in horsepower.
– On the Internet and in many car services, chip tuning services are often advertised for little money. As a rule, such chip tuning at most includes connecting a computer to the “brains” of the car and changing several settings of the working mixture in the combustion chamber. But this dubious tuning is unlikely to add even a few horsepower to you. As a rule, for a noticeable increase in power it is necessary to completely install a new microcircuit with modified software, which a priori cannot be cheap. So be careful and don't fall for advertising.
– To install a new electronic engine control unit, carefully read your vehicle's repair manual. You should know the procedure for replacing the car computer. Before disconnecting the unit from the connector, you must first remove the negative cable from the battery. Only after you have removed the terminal, disconnect the computer from the cable harness.
– Connect the new vehicle control unit. Attention. Depending on the make and model of the car, the installation of a tuning sports car control module can be done in a different way. After installing your new computer, connect the negative terminal back to the battery.
Yes, at low speeds, chip tuning and other types of work will not lead to an increase in fuel consumption. But with a sharp increase in speed, fuel consumption can increase by 40-60 percent.
In addition, remember that installing a turbocharger also increases the cost of owning the car. The thing is that a car with a turbocharger needs more careful scheduled maintenance.
Carrying out re-flashing work. Consequences
The Combi Loader program also comes with an additional module. In order to begin the reprogramming process, you will need to remove the electronic unit module. After this, the wires are disconnected.
For correct flashing you will also need a battery or power supply.
Each of the connectors of the electronic unit has a letter and a number that will be needed during reconnection. After the flashing occurs, if all conditions have been met correctly, the motor will become many times more active. It is better to entrust such delicate work to professionals without proper experience.
Grant injector tuning
In fact, due to the newness of the car, tuning on the Grant model dagger is problematic and often makes no sense on an unrolled car. The only thing that can be done is to modify the injection system by removing the spring from the vacuum drive on the primary throttle chamber. After this, you can see a significant improvement in vehicle dynamics, but fuel consumption also increases slightly. You can also increase the directed volume of heated air to a stable point by replacing the standard hose with a similar hose, only of greater length.
Replacing the radiator grille
The radiator grille is one of the external elements that are most often subject to tuning. Before you begin the modification process, it must be removed from the vehicle. This can be done in two different ways. The first requires the additional removal of the front bumper, followed by unscrewing the nine nuts holding the grille in place and finding and unsnapping the clips located under the headlights.
The second method allows you not to remove the bumper, since dismantling it takes more time than detaching the radiator grille itself.
The algorithm of actions in this case looks like this:
- in the upper part of the grille, use a 10mm wrench to unscrew six bolts;
- the grille bends at the place where it is twisted, and a gap is formed there;
- in the resulting space you need to feel the remaining four bolts in the upper part and the nuts in the lower part, then unscrew them with a 8mm wrench;
- Use a screwdriver to unclip the latches under the headlights.
Electrical tuning
The electrics on the Lada Granta, like on any other domestic car, can be called an unfinished element. So, for example, window regulators, unlike foreign cars, become inoperable already 10 seconds after turning off the ignition, but this is easy to fix. From the mounting block, you need to remove relay K2, which is responsible for this process, and install a jumper between contacts 30 and 87, for the operation of the power windows in any mode of the car.
It is no secret to Grant owners that the gas pedal in the car is controlled electrically, but not everyone likes its behavior, namely sluggishness on the road, poor dynamics or failures. If only one person drives the car, then everything can be solved by flashing the ECU to add agility to the gas pedal. If there is more than one driver behind the wheel, then for comfortable driving it is recommended to install a gas pedal booster or, as it is also called, Jetter. This device forms a connection between the position of the gas pedal and the throttle valve, which often does not keep up with pressing the pedal, but after tuning, it dynamically reacts to the first touches of the pedal, adding power and sharpness to it.
How to install arch extensions
Wheel arch covers, designed to visually expand the size of the car and protect the body from pollutants that fly from under the rear wheels, are installed quite simply. The extension of the lining for external tuning Granta Liftback is 90 millimeters.
The extensions have a universal size, and a heat gun is used to mount these elements into the wheel arches.
Improving interior sound insulation or the final stage of tuning
Some Lada Granta users complain about the low level of sound insulation in the cabin from outside sounds. In addition, a really strong sound will distract the driver’s attention, which should be concentrated on the road, which is completely undesirable.
Conventionally, the materials most often used for soundproofing car interiors can be divided into three groups:
- Vibration-absorbing
- Sound-absorbing
- Soundproofing
Materials based on mastic or bitumen, such as Bomb or BiMast Accent - a polyethylene material in the state of Vibroton foam. Made of polyethylene, coated with bitumen
Standard - fabric covering Isoton - material based on polyurethane and plastic Barrier. The basis of the material is polyethylene in foam state
Vibroplast is a self-adhesive polymer material Bitoplast. It is water resistant and has a long service life
Vizomat is a material with a coating made of foil. Splen is a polyethylene-based material that has an adhesive layer, which simplifies installation. Madeline is a sealing fabric material.
Vibration dampening materials should be used for metal cladding of individual elements of the car.
The engine, transmission or suspension, when used intensively, after some time begin to creak and make noise due to the vibration generated during driving.
Often, vibration-absorbing materials provide a reliable level of sealing, due to which the elements for which the material is used are not in danger.
Sound-absorbing materials have a porous structure, as well as low thermal conductivity, which is worth taking into account when covering interior elements. Soundproofing materials are often used as an additional layer applied to the material that dampens vibration.
Improving the aesthetics of the Lada Granta interior
Foreign cars drive owners of domestic cars crazy with their excellent interior design, the presence of multiple bright details, sparkling devices. For this reason, it is not at all surprising that the decision to tuning the interior is made quite quickly. Of course, you will have to stock up not only with patience, but also collect some financial sum to purchase consumables. Feel free to take such actions, do not regret the money spent, because the result will definitely please you.
Driving an original and bright car with an updated interior is doubly pleasant, and words of admiration addressed to your vehicle will also be like a balm for the soul.
Decorating the interior elements of the cabin
If you have a Lada Granta at your disposal, it is best to start tuning the interior by changing some of the internal devices of the car. In particular, you can change the main element with which the vehicle is controlled.
Some owners decide to install a sports steering wheel, accompanied by a smaller diameter. However, such actions are not welcomed by all car owners; sometimes it is simply difficult to control a small steering wheel, so we recommend that you use an alternative method of decorating the steering wheel.
The steering wheel can be covered in leather to enhance its appeal. However, it is important to understand that the process of covering with leather is not entirely easy. This definitely requires certain practical skills.
Some car owners recommend using a simpler method, which involves using ready-made kits for steering wheel trim. It is very easy to install, sewn up with threads, and, if necessary, just as easily removed. It is only important to choose a cover for the steering wheel taking into account the general characteristics of the Lada Granta with a liftback body. Tuning the interior of your car can also be aimed at improving the aesthetic characteristics of the armrest.
You can find a wide variety of armrests in car markets. At first glance, it may seem to you that there will be no problems with their selection and subsequent installation. Unfortunately, this is not the case, the market is replete with various offers, but mostly these are all Chinese products, which not only over time, but almost instantly can provoke your dissatisfaction.
The body of such armrests consists of plastic, which cracks under the influence of sunlight penetrating into the interior. Unfortunately, the fastenings that secure the device to the base of the cabin are also not strong. The nasty squeak that appears when opening or closing the upper part of the armrest is also annoying. The little things that you place in the inner space of the armrest also rattle excessively.
Despite the numerous shortcomings of armrests of Chinese origin, one should not abandon them completely. They can be improved by eliminating all those factors that provoke irritation.
In particular, the inside of the cabin can be paved with soft material or dense foam rubber, which will eliminate rattling and squeaking. The upper part of the armrest can be covered with automotive textiles, covering low-quality plastic. You can also create a new mount with your own hands, which can be securely fixed using self-tapping screws.
Modernization of lighting fixtures in the cabin
If you decide to modernize your Lada Granta car with a liftback body, tuning the interior should also include upgrading the lighting system, since the manufacturer made it quite weak. To increase, you can choose several options for resolving the issue, but most owners decide to install LED lighting. To do this, you must strictly follow a certain algorithm. First of all, the old lampshade is dismantled, after which the diffuser is removed.
In advance, you must purchase an LED strip for approximately 18 lamps. Now divide this tape into three equal parts, after which, using double-sided tape, attach all three parts to the interior of the lampshade installed in the cabin.
All that remains is to connect the LED strips to the wires that are routed to connect the lampshade. Do not forget to note that LED lighting is accompanied by polarity, so when connecting, carefully read the instructions.
After completing the installation of the LED strips, it wouldn’t hurt to not only make sure that the lighting system in the cabin is working, but also “ring” with a voltmeter to prevent a short circuit. If the device indicates undesirable signs of such, do not be too lazy to recheck the correct connection of all contacts.
Tuning the dashboard and instrument panel
An important element of the cabin is the instrument panel, which actively sets the overall aesthetics of the interior space of the cabin. Unfortunately, the manufacturer did not pay attention to the external decoration of the torpedo, accompanying it with gloomy gray shades and a dim glow of the instrument panel. Everything can be eliminated if there is a desire. Purchase materials in advance, using which you can make it bright. Such materials include:
- special metallic paint;
- primer oriented for working with plastic surfaces;
- solvent;
- acrylic lacquer;
- a set of brushes or a compressor.
In order to repaint individual elements of the instrument panel, they are first removed, thoroughly cleaned, and degreased. After such preparatory work, carefully apply primer to the instrument panel. Now leave the dashboard for a while to allow the primer to dry completely. Only after making sure that the primer layer is completely dry can you begin painting. It is optimal to use paint in aerosol cans or a special paint compressor. You can also paint the instrument panel using a paint brush, but in this case it is very difficult to achieve the most even surface possible.
By the way, do not overdo it with applying paint, or rather, with multiple layers, as this can cause unnecessary drips on the instrument panel, which obviously will not improve the aesthetics of the interior.
Finally, when the paint layer has completely dried, all that remains is to cover the painted instrument panel with acrylic varnish, leave it to dry again, and after that begin assembling the torpedo.
The instrument panel on the Lada Granta is accompanied by LED lights, but they cannot compete in their power with those installed on foreign cars. If you want to make the instrument panel just as bright and sparkling with lights, you can remove the LED strips installed by the manufacturer and replace them with those that you were able to purchase at a car store. The result will be amazing, as the instrument panel will sparkle, and your mood will rise against the backdrop of such magnificence.
Tuning wheels for Lada Granta
When selecting tires and wheels for the Lada Granta, it should be taken into account that low-profile tires have improved driving qualities compared to high-profile ones. However, this rule only works in conditions of high-quality road surface.
For the Lada Granta, wheels with a radial of 15, 16 or even 17 inches are best suited. You should choose based on compatibility conditions.
Bumper tuning
The discreet bumper from the creators of the Lada Granta attracts few people, but since this model was published quite a long time ago, you can already find a lot of parts for it, namely bumpers for decoration. The first thing that comes to mind is the common “I am a Robot” bumper, which fits perfectly with the fasteners of this model, but the price of the front and rear bumpers is high, as well as delivery.
It will be much more profitable to pay attention to tuning using the STM bumper. It immediately catches the eye not only because of its uniqueness, but also because it solves many driver problems. This also applies to the cooling of the brake system, which is improved due to the protrusion that captures more air flow. Additional thresholds create a large volume for the front bumper, protecting it from dirt and chips falling into the radiator grille. The connectors for the foglights and air collector also look original.
The bumper, called “Sniper”, is valued for its unique configuration and compatibility with both sharpness and power. Trapezoidal cutouts for the air collector make the car lively and unpredictable, but they also play the additional role of cooling the engine and front brake systems.
The GTS kit has a large air intake that is distinguished by sharp lines. The connector for the fog lights adds even more sharpness, which looks great in a complete package. Like other kits, GTS tuning allows not only to qualitatively increase the cooling of the front brake system, but also to improve aerodynamics.
The rear bumpers, in almost all sets, have the same features, namely aerodynamics, and even, smooth cutouts for the cable and state. car numbers.
Conclusion
Despite the improvement in the external and functional characteristics of the car, tuning is still a matter of taste. Often drivers prefer to simply not bother and drive with the factory equipment.
There are also risk factors in the form of unscrupulous tuning companies, so people who decide to add variety to the functionality of their vehicle should keep this in mind.
