On my own tuning – these are actions aimed at improving a number of characteristics of the car: appearance, comfortable conditions in the cabin and improving driving performance. Typically, all this work is carried out with standard factory-made car models, produced in large quantities and having the same, far from the best, parameters.
Recently, do-it-yourself car tuning has become popular. Everyone who seeks to modify their own car wants to see it endowed with a unique and unforgettable appearance. Among professional performers, this activity is called external car tuning, which involves performing a wide variety of operations of varying complexity. As a result of the efforts made, the vehicle becomes completely unrecognizable among numerous similar vehicles.
Little by little, cars from the “classic” family are becoming a thing of the past, including the VAZ 2107, whose production was closed in 2011. But this absolutely does not mean that the brand will soon be forgotten; on the contrary, there are all the prerequisites that the “Seven” will be seen on the roads for many more decades. The fact that this model has already become a classic contributed to the popularization of the trend: tuning vases with your own hands and made it an excellent springboard for various modifications and improvements, because today working on a “classic” is akin to a certain ritual.
The simplest solution is to do the tuning of the VAZ 2107 with your own hands, which can make changes to the appearance of the car - equipping the body and headlights with a variety of overlays. The next level of complexity is considered to be airbrushing - applying original drawings to a car. And, finally, replacing the standard plastic body kit with a sports one - installing aerodynamic elements: a spoiler or a wing. However, it is not at all necessary that everything be done just by replacing the radiator grille and bumper; do-it-yourself tuning of the 2107 involves modifications, including vital components.
Engine modification
Refining the engine or tuning the VAZ 2107 in this unit is considered a relatively inexpensive activity, but as a result of these actions it is quite possible to obtain a significant increase in power indicators. It is not difficult to explain: the factory design of engines is not particularly accurate, and numerous technological deviations are not uncommon in them, already included in the nameplate power of the engine. After eliminating these flaws and inaccuracies, and introducing your own or someone else’s developments, it is quite possible to achieve significantly superior power compared to the factory version, a significantly longer engine life and its characteristics.
Carburetor modification
Tuning the carburetor helps to significantly improve the performance of the car. These works do not require as much financial resources as work with the power unit. Another noticeable advantage of such actions taken by a car enthusiast is the immediate achievement of a positive result.
Suspension modifications
When the time comes to consider the issue of comfort and reliability of control, the first thing you need to think about is improving the suspension, especially if you are considering tuning the 2107 car, because for production VAZ cars, improving the suspension will not only not harm, for them it is even desirable. The main thing is to take into account the need for an integrated approach to tuning the suspension and the car as a whole.
The rear suspension springs are not stiff enough. Alternatively, you can install parts from Niva. Not only do they fit great, but they also have great staying power. Thus, the car will be endowed with “sporting” qualities. That is why it is important that a car with such characteristics is successfully combined with changes in the engine, interior and appearance.
Interior improvements
If we take into account the classic design of the Lada, then every second owner who wants to tune a VAZ 2107 car has a desire to bring its appearance to perfection, to make it unique. If you figure it out, it’s not difficult, the main thing is to clearly understand what needs to be done and strictly follow the order of work.
Below you can watch a video about tuning a VAZ 2107.
So, then there is a proposal to consider in more detail the actions being taken to make changes to the appearance and design of all the above-mentioned components in order.
Engine tuning 2107
The car engine is undoubtedly the main component of the vehicle. And tuning in relation to it is aimed, first of all, at increasing power. This, in turn, causes the crankshaft to work intensively with increasing speed, which means there is a need to ensure ideal balancing of the parts in the crank mechanism. Possible weight in parts should be reduced to zero. Particular attention should be paid to the camshaft. By expanding the overlap phase, it is possible to achieve motor power of up to 30%, and this is quite a noticeable increase.
Of course, you still have to work hard to reduce the weight of the flywheel - during a sharp increase in speed, it takes power away from the engine. The next mandatory step will be the installation of special nozzles responsible for forced lubrication of the piston and cylinder. In addition to increasing durability and reducing the coefficient of friction, this action will also have a beneficial effect on improving the temperature regime of the piston head.
Leaving the cylinder head of a VAZ-2107 untouched in order to carry out a full engine tuning is out of the question. Runs here:
- Expansion of inlet and outlet channels.
- The diameter of the valves is being increased; it is advisable to replace their heads with more wear-resistant titanium ones.
- If the head channels are enlarged, logically the cross-section of the channels on the “spider” should be increased. This helps to increase engine power due to more complete exhaust gases and better fuel supply.
- If there is a desire to supplement the engine with a compressor/supercharger, here you can be sure that the engine will achieve a power of about 250 l/s, and maybe even 300 l/s. In this case, of course, you cannot do without altering the carburetor, but the efforts made will be fully justified by the result obtained.
- Another important nuance in changing the operation of the engine is refining the sound so that it becomes truly “cool”. This is achieved by converting the exhaust system to forward flow. Here it is worth considering that along with the bass, thanks to the direct-flow system, it will be possible to add about 10-15% to the engine power.
Tuning the carburetor VAZ 2107
This is a necessary action when making changes to the S7 engine. Tuning the 2107 carburetor itself is not complicated, it can be done even in the kitchen of your own apartment, and the effect will be achieved immediately. What we mean here is that the built-in power of the Zhiguli engine has significantly greater performance, which, unfortunately, cannot be achieved without making changes. Necessary actions:
- The first step is to remove the spring that connects the vacuum and the throttle valve. This will affect fuel consumption, approximately plus 0.5 liters, but the jerk of the car completely compensates for everything.
- A similar procedure applies to the secondary chamber damper - using a thin wire, you need to make a drive directly from the lever directly to the damper.
- The diffuser installed in the primary chamber is being replaced - from 3.5 to 4.5.
- The nozzle in the accelerator pump can be increased to “40”. This will not affect fuel consumption, but the start will be significantly faster.
- Next, the main jets are replaced. It is recommended to do this in increasing order, first installing a jet marked GTZ-162, ride it, get used to it, and look at the behavior of the engine. At the same time, if fuel consumption increased by 1 liter does not cause concern, you can install a GVZh-190 jet. Next, even cooler: replacing the primary chamber jet for a 1.5 liter engine - GTZ-130; for 1.6 liters - GTZ-135.
Helpful advice It is important not to forget about the individuality of each engine; increasing the jets should be done gradually. Otherwise, it will simply be filled with gasoline, fuel consumption will increase, and the opposite effect will occur.
There is also a warning that is better to heed: from some craftsmen you may hear a recommendation to organize a pressurized air supply into the air intake. This is absolutely impossible to do. The reason is intensive wear of the engine, and, accordingly, its failure. In this case, the air filter will not be able to cope with cleaning the air from dust, and the air pressure itself will practically not increase.
Tuning the suspension of the VAZ 2107
If serious tuning of the car is planned, and not its simple repair, the presence of a factory suspension on it is unacceptable. Let it remain only in memories, and not the best ones. But what needs to be done is to replace the shock absorbers, it is better to choose good German quality, but in the front part it is better to make the rod 2 centimeters shorter, tuning the rear suspension of the VAZ 2107 involves lowering them by 4 centimeters compared to the factory ones. This will keep the pre-force of the shock absorbers unchanged.
Next, the springs are replaced; it is recommended to install spare parts from Niva. Only at the front you will have to get rid of one coil, and on the rear springs you will have to remove two coils. To make the car stable in the transverse direction, the number of stabilizers is increased to three, while at the front it is better to pair two stabilizers on one side.
Using adjustable transverse and longitudinal rods, the parallelism of the axles and the adjustment of camber and wheel toe are adjusted. After all the actions taken, the “seven” acquired a completely different look: it looked more crouched to the ground.
Next, changes are made to the steering, or more precisely, to the steering column. It’s easier to remove the factory one and again install a spare part from the Niva. The alteration can be called minimal, and you won’t need a lot of money, besides, installing an electric booster is available. Of course, you will have to do some adjustment of the electric amplifier to the speaker, but these are not difficult steps. In order to facilitate the operation of the amplifier, it is better to use needle bearings for the steering sector, and ordinary ball bearings for the pendulum arm.
Useful advice When working on car suspension, in any case, work must be carried out with great care. Personal safety and the lives of others depend on this; you especially need to remember this when reworking the steering.
Unusual all-terrain vehicle - fracture
Tuning comes not only with a sporting bent, but also with an off-road focus. In the village, as in 60% of the territory of our vast homeland, there is complete impassability. It may be impossible to drive there not only in a limousine, but also in an unpretentious civilian sedan. What can I say, and the “Nivas” sat up to their bellies in the mud. Here an unusual all-terrain vehicle with low-pressure swamp tires, made on the basis of the VAZ-2107, can come to the rescue.
To be precise, not entirely based on the “Seven”, but only using some body elements, such as the front part with the engine compartment and hood, radiator grille and head optics. Everything else is individual modifications to the required criteria for all-terrain capability, functionality and safety.
The engine used is a reliable 2-liter 75-horsepower Nissan diesel engine with a Japanese automatic transmission and our transfer case from GAZ-69. For the driver and passengers in the harsh Russian winters, special comfort is provided with the use of a Webasto heater, a dry hair dryer in the booth, a winch, and an additional stove with a pump.
Do-it-yourself tuning of the 2107 interior
Improvements to the engine, brakes and suspension of the car are, of course, undoubted advantages for the “seven”. But, nevertheless, tuning will not be considered complete if the interior of the car is left without attention. This is a place that is always in sight, it makes a certain impression on passengers, and the owner himself has to spend a lot of time in the car admiring the results of his work.
First you need to update the interior trim. Not every driver will be able to independently make new seat covers or reupholster the interior with leather, so you will most likely have to turn to a specialist for help. The choice of material for work depends on personal financial capabilities.
Many who do the work themselves prefer to replace the chairs. Typically, models are selected that are equipped with armrests and have lateral support.
It is recommended to install electric windows on the side doors and replace the handles.
The instrument panel usually undergoes major changes. It is preferable to replace it with a new one altogether.
It's worth considering replacing your music equipment. It is better to match the color of the acoustics to the color of the new upholstery material in the cabin. To do this, you should first consider samples of possible solutions in the photo.
Useful advice It should be taken into account that the factory generator is not able to cope with the loads generated by all the installed additional equipment, including lighting decorations. It is better to immediately plan to replace it, at least with an 80-amp one.
Another little trick has to do with the original design of the curtains hung on the windows. This requires a minimum of time and financial investment, but the effect can be created to the maximum.
What can be done with the "Four"
In cars of the VAZ 2104 model, tuning is done on the outside to bring the exterior in accordance with the aesthetic preferences of our time. At the same time, the imagination of some craftsmen can be so irrepressible that the result is a completely unknown car model.
In the photo below we see an option in which the disks and radiator grille have been replaced, new optics have been installed, and moldings and lock handles have been removed from the body.
If you approach the task more creatively, you can change the door opening mechanism, come up with an interesting color, install a modern plastic body kit with air ducts and a new radiator grille.
Tuning Lada 2104 Wagon
You can simply increase the number of chrome elements and install vintage hubcaps - you will get a classic, discreet style.
For fans of compact models, there is an option in which the rear part is cut off, and the car looks completely different.
However, be prepared for the fact that you will have to shorten the driveshaft and abandon the rear passenger seats.
The optics of the Quartet will come to life if you install LED inserts in the form of “angel eyes” into it.
New optics for VAZ 2104
You can also work with the rear lights - everything is in your hands.
If you don't have to drive off-road and don't mind the low seating position, a lowered interior and reduced ground clearance would be an interesting choice. The car begins to look completely different, although it is no longer suitable for going out into nature.
In the cabin, start the transformation with instrument lighting - this will add comfort and driving pleasure.
Interior tuning for VAZ 2104
And then everything is the same - experiment with the upholstery, install sports seats, change the steering wheel.
Tuning the dashboard of VAZ 2107
In order to make changes to the design or appearance of the instrument panel, it will first have to be disassembled. Using a screwdriver, carefully remove the instrument needles. To remove them, it is better to use pliers, but in order not to damage the rod, do not sharply pull them up. The needles are removed from the speedometer and tachometer.
- The scale of one and the other instrument is scanned. The production of additional scales can be organized using a computer or purchasing ready-made templates.
- The scales are printed and laminated with thick film. After this, holes are cut out and ironed between several sheets of white paper.
- Similar to removal, in the reverse process, the manufactured scales are installed in place of the previous ones.
- When working on instruments, you should think about using backlighting. First of all, you need to take care of removing filters from large devices.
- The tachometer and speedometer are removed from the panel. The light filters in the amount of 4 pieces and the shutters located near the light bulbs in the amount of 2 pieces are removed.
- The diodes are glued to the sealant. Diode wires are inserted through pre-prepared holes and soldered to the power paths of conventional light bulbs.
- Installation in the car is carried out.
Blue LEDs look impressive. When choosing a lens shape, it is recommended to take a closer look at the “funnel”; it scatters light better, and the blue color itself creates the effect of a luminous scale and arrows. To replace standard lamps, you will need 4 LED and one diode lamp.
When planning to tune a VAZ 2107 torpedo, you should think about installing a new dashboard. But you shouldn’t discard the option of refining the old one.
It is possible to use decorative inserts for devices. To do this, the edge is flared, the rim is removed, the device is disassembled and the scale is replaced.
Making changes to the appearance of the instrument panel requires carefully sticking the material onto the panel; the work is accompanied by cutting out holes for the instruments. After the fastening of the material is completed, all unnecessary elements are removed.
Tuning "Kopeyka"
Typically, tuning a VAZ 2101 begins with replacing the wheels - this will help make the car’s exterior more attractive and make the ride on a bad road softer and more comfortable. The most profitable option is forged wheels - they are stronger and more reliable than others. However, their cost is quite high - not everyone will decide to spend a certain amount of money, in which case you can purchase alloy wheels. They are inferior to forged ones in strength and reliability, but look very stylish.
Tuned VAZ 2101
And if you have already decided to change the wheels on your car, install new tires at the same time.
Upholstery reupholstery is very popular among Kopeyka owners, because the driver is inside while driving, so aesthetic pleasure and comfort are important to him.
Reupholstery of the VAZ 2101 interior
Those who love music install a music system in the cabin with speakers and a subwoofer - a good song makes the trip much more fun.
Tuned “Kopeyka”
If you are ready for more serious interior transformations, you can replace the dashboard and install additional lighting - it’s convenient and stylish.
Replacing optics is very popular among Kopeyka owners - the LED backlight looks very impressive. However, here it is important not to forget that everything is good in moderation - some cars with a lot of backlighting look a little tasteless and stupid. And at the same time, you can think about a new bumper - there are very interesting options.
Tuning “penny”
See also:
Tuning of VAZ 2108, 2109 and 21099 cars
Tuning the VAZ 2107 stove
Many owners of the “Seven” express dissatisfaction with the operation of the heating device. Refining the stove will help solve this problematic issue. To do this, you don’t have to purchase specialized tools; improvised tools are quite suitable.
Judging by the reviews, the stove radiator gives off enough heat and there is no need to resort to improving it, but what is worth working on is improving the airflow.
First of all, you need to seal the air ducts: here you need to pay attention to the joints.
The simplest tuning, which does not require any design changes, is to replace the standard fan motor with the one used in the “eight” or “nine”. This motor is characterized by high power and increased speed. To install it, you will have to modify the stove body - remove the comb designed to direct air flow to the feet.
The impeller is kept original, you just need to drill a 7 mm hole intended for the motor shaft.
For such an upgrade, you will also need to replace the resistor with a switch taken from the same car model from which the motor was taken. These are mandatory conditions for the changes to be effective.
