Despite the fact that the VAZ 2106 is far from 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.
- What is tuning
- Photo of a tuned VAZ 2106
Photo gallery: tuning VAZ 2106
- Tuning the body of the VAZ 2106
- Video: how to tint the rear window on a “classic”
- VAZ 2106 suspension tuning
- Tuning the interior of the VAZ 2106
Changing the front panel
Video: reupholstering the front panel of a VAZ 2106
- Seats
- Cylinder block boring
Video: boring the engine block
- An exhaust manifold
Video: forward flow on a VAZ 2106
Directions in work
Car modernization - tuning, is divided into 2 sections or streams depending on the specification:
- External tuning of VAZ 2106 . This applies to both interior and exterior. Here you will have to deal less with technological components.
- Modernization of technical characteristics - improvement of the engine, exhaust, fuel system, suspension. Do-it-yourself VAZ technical tuning will be a useful and simple modernization school for beginners.
It is quite possible to do car tuning yourself. To do this, you need a desire to improve your vehicle, tools and some practical tips that will help you create an exclusive car model.
Do-it-yourself tuning 2106 is a relatively simple process, which is determined by the simplicity of the design of domestic cars. Even a beginner who is very far from fashionable tuning trends and technical intricacies can master it. At the same time, tuning VAZ 2106 always causes delight and admiration of others, and gives the owner power and an improved level of comfort. With what might happen, you can look at the photo of the VAZ 2106 tuning.
Tuning the internal filling of a car
If you opt for tuning that provides only the aesthetics of your vehicle, you are unlikely to hear words of admiration from other car owners addressed to your “Six”.
It is very important to continue your such actions, study the recommendations on how to tune the VAZ-2106, directing efforts to modernize the internal components.
Where to begin?
You shouldn’t immediately rush to improve the engine, turning the car into a racing car. It’s better to start tuning a car 2106 with something simple - do simple operations that don’t require much effort.
The first step in upgrading the VAZ 2106 is replacing the wheels and tires. This is an effective way to attract attention. Today the market offers a huge selection of alloy wheel models. But if nothing fits, you can order the production of an exclusive set from the studio, but it will cost a pretty penny. You need to follow several recommendations to take the first step and start tuning the VAZ 2106.
- You should not install wheels with a diameter larger than 14 inches on a VAZ, as a larger diameter will reduce the car’s handling and may require modifications to the wheel arches;
- It is worth remembering that alloy wheels are not as practical as iron wheels; they are easily deformed when they fall into holes. Restoring their shape is difficult and expensive. To ensure trouble-free operation, it is better to install forged wheels, but they are quite difficult to find and they are somewhat more expensive than alloy wheels;
- It is necessary to choose the correct tire profile (tire height). This is the second designation in the tire size marking. For example, 185/65 R14. Where the designation 65 is the tire height. For VAZ, values in the range of 55–65 are best. The width of the tire is selected in accordance with the width of the rim.
Helpful advice It is recommended to start tuning the VAZ 2106 by replacing wheels and tires in order to awaken interest in further modernization, because appetite comes with eating.
External tuning
If rust has begun to appear on the car in certain places, or someone before you carelessly operated the vehicle, causing dents, the car body must be carefully treated as follows:
- remove old paintwork;
- weld the body, if necessary;
- get rid of rust and fill holes and dents with primer and putty;
- paint the body with good paint.
If you do not have a specially equipped room and professional equipment at your disposal, it is better to order a painting service from specialists in a workshop. Equipment may include:
- supercharger;
- special gun or spray gun;
- polishing machine;
- set of spatulas, etc.
Having given the body an acceptable appearance, you can replace some parts and elements, and do the following:
- replace rear view mirrors;
- install new optics;
- replace bumpers;
- tint all windows;
- install alloy wheels with good tires.
When tinting windows, you need to be aware that you may have problems with road service employees, since there are special devices and regulations that regulate and verify these standards. You can argue with traffic cops on the roads for a very long time, but for the sake of beauty, people go beyond that.
If you really want, you can contact the craftsmen who will install a hatch in the roof of your VAZ 2106.
Engine tuning 2106
Upgrading VAZ power units is not very difficult, from a technological point of view, if you purchase original spare parts for tuning the VAZ 2106. They are simply installed in place of standard components and do not require modifications to various engine systems.
The purpose of modernizing the engine is to increase its power, but at the same time its technical service life increases and wear decreases. To do this you need:
- Installation of lightweight valves. They allow you to increase engine speed and, accordingly, its power.
- Installation of bronze valve guides. This must be done at the same time as replacing the valves.
- A crankcase gas oil trap is a preventative measure that will help avoid carbon deposits on the inner surface of engine components and assemblies, which will significantly increase their technical life. It is made from improvised materials
- Installing a turbine, it pushes the speed limit of the car. At the same time, it is necessary to replace the standard pistons with modified ones with the designation “Turbo”
- Replacing the intake and exhaust manifolds helps improve engine efficiency. With the help of the exhaust manifold (spider) you can create an exclusive engine sound, it can roar like a sports supercar
- It would not be superfluous to install a crankcase - engine protection
Tuned VAZ 2106 in terms of speed and its upper limit are not inferior to premium class foreign cars, and sometimes even surpass them.
Tuning from Anton Ivanov (Moscow)
“A car is freedom, not a luxury or a means of transportation.” According to the next prize-winner, a real motorist without “his” car is like a fish without water. Indeed, a car is a whole world into which he closes the door and drives, thinks, dreams and becomes inaccessible to others. And in his circle of acquaintances there are almost no people for whom a car is considered banal transport. Each of them constantly comes up with something, improves and customizes it “for themselves” in their cars. Therefore, Anton refuses to understand car owners who just drive. However, he is also very reserved about tuning VAZ models and other domestic cars to the level of “cool cars”. In his opinion, it is inappropriate to disassemble a finished car and reassemble it from other parts, because tuning a VAZ 2106 with your own hands will be incredibly expensive, take a lot of time and require a lot of effort.
Anton prefers to add just a few touches to a standard car, making it more individual and comfortable, primarily for himself. In his opinion, any car is a balanced product in its design, so he is more interested in external beauty rather than acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h. In addition, when modifying any component in a car, it is necessary to think exclusively about safety, he believes. It is not surprising that his VAZ 2106 has almost no modifications, but those that exist helped this participant take 2nd place.
- Its “six” is an outwardly ordinary “chisel,” as people say, but with body-colored mirrors, headlight washers, a hefty pipe akin to a Land Cruizer or Tahoe, and red (!) wipers on the windshield.
- The interior of this car is made in black, gray and red colors, which always lifts the owner’s mood.
- Every day he steps over the aluminum-padded threshold and sits in the UNP sports seat, which provides excellent grip while driving.
- The panel in the car is smooth, like the steering wheel, although the lower part still reminds of its “Zhiguli” origin.
- Tuning the interior instruments of this VAZ 2106 is distinguished by a daylight lamp, a red false panel on the ceiling with a pair of toggle switches, and instruments with also red light. There is also a black box with buttons - a kind of “quack” with a microphone. An electronic tachometer fits well on the panel, which covers the speedometer sector of 150-180 km/h. An ammeter stands proudly on top, which is a great help with a lot of emergency electrical work.
- In the trunk with an automatic lock there is a subwoofer, a tool, a net that presses the luggage to the floor and the tool to the wall, as well as an amplifier in the spare tire, with a zipper sewn in along the contour of the wheel. Thus, in order to lift the carpet, there is now no need to disassemble the entire trunk. A daytime running lamp is mounted under the rear parcel shelf, perfectly illuminating the entire trunk space and attracting the attention of drivers with a red triangle, like in Mercedes. Finally, the miracle trunk is closed using a special illuminated handle.
- The owner also worked hard on the music, and he doesn’t intend to stop there. Currently, his car has a subwoofer, 13cm speakers in the doors and 6x9 speakers in the rear fenders. Anton adjusts the music without taking his hands off the steering wheel, which is very convenient on the road.
Tuning the carburetor VAZ 2106
Carburetor is a unit that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine. It is relatively simple from a technical point of view, so it will become an effective assistant in modernizing a car.
Tuning the 2106 carburetor is carried out in several ways:
- Removing the spring from the primary chamber throttle valve drive. This procedure takes no more than 10 minutes, but gives an increase in power. Side effects include an increase in fuel consumption, but not significantly.
- Replacing the diffuser and atomizer. The standard diffuser marked 3.5 is replaced with a similar spare part only marked 4.5. A similar operation is carried out with a sprayer. Here the 30th changes to the 40th
- Increasing the jets - this method is not recommended, as fuel consumption increases sharply
VAZ 2106 suspension tuning
After increasing the engine power, to improve the car's handling and for safety reasons, it is simply vital to tune the 2106 suspension. It is quite possible to do the tuning of the VAZ 2106 suspension with your own hands and for this you will need:
- Replacing shock absorbers. It is advisable to install sports, rigid, two-section modifications
- Replacement of transverse stabilizers. Necessary to improve maneuvering performance at high speeds
- Standard rubber-metal joints are replaced with spherical ones made of steel. Increases reliability of connections, controllability and ride comfort
- Replacing brake discs with sports ones. This increases the level of security
- Installing differential lock. This is necessary to increase the vehicle's cross-country ability.
To carry out all of the above operations, you will need ordinary plumbing tools, a lift, an overpass, and an inspection hole. A pneumatic tool will significantly speed up the process.
Chassis
Finishing the chassis of the car is the main element of tuning the Soviet “classic cars”. As part of the improvement, the car's transmission, brake system, clutch, engine and suspension are improved.
After making changes, the behavior of the car on the road changes, which can lead to an accident.
Transmission
When tuning a six, the standard gearbox is converted into a sports one. For these purposes, gear ratios are changed. The upgraded gearbox will receive longer low gears and shorter high gears. The number of gear ratios is selected individually. It depends on the manner and style of driving.
Do-it-yourself tuning of the 2106 interior
Car modification will be incomplete without reworking the interior space. Tuning the interior of a VAZ 2106 consists of the following stages:
- Increased sound insulation level. It is installed under the casing. At the same time, you can change the casing itself. For this purpose, kits of materials and tools are sold for independent work on the design of the interior space. Additionally, the interior can be decorated with special elements - inserts
- Installing stylish armrests increases the level of comfort
- Replacing the standard steering wheel with an advanced modification makes driving more comfortable (but not in all cases), and complements the interior with a stylish look
- Replacing seats. A cheaper option is to buy covers; their production can also be ordered
- An integral attribute of interior tuning is replacing the mats
- A stylish gear knob will be a good addition to the new interior.
When upgrading the interior, you need to remember about style, there is no need to make a pile of bells and whistles, everything should be harmoniously combined and form a single composition, where one element complements the other. This applies to both shapes and colors.
Tuning from Vladimir Zudin (Sarov)
Ideas in the air in practice
The winner of the competition purchased his VAZ 2106 car in 1984 with a damaged torpedo, and therefore took his first step in this direction. The fact is that he cut off the plastic top and left only the metal fasteners, onto which he began to build a homemade panel later. Since then, the tuning of his VAZ 2106 has been gradual and has not stopped over the past 20 years. As Vladimir himself says, he collects and implements all the ideas that are in the air. However, some of them live on his favorite car for a week, while others remain on it forever. If you look closely at the photo, you might really be surprised at what you can turn an old VAZ-2106 from 1977 into!
- From the outside, this car is not very different from its factory counterparts, but the tuned iron horse is immediately distinguished by its excellent paintwork.
- His VAZ 2106 sits on fairly wide tires, and all sorts of little things are fitted to last.
- What attracts primary attention is the non-standard ledge on the roof and the “UFO” antenna above it. It is interesting that such a protrusion is by no means a decorative find, but a hatch and air exhaust from the passenger compartment. By the way, ventilation is regulated using blinds. As for the unusually shaped antenna, it is designed to work inside a TV; and the other 2 are for telephone and radio.
- And how pleasing to the eye are the 2 rear wings on the rear of the car! The owner installed one of them on the roof, and the other he made with his own hands, from the body parts of a VAZ 2106, placing it on the trunk lid.
- Tuning the interior of the VAZ 2106, the decor of which is more like a limousine, deserves special attention. The red velvet and velor, in addition to other finishing touches, are simply beyond description.
- The standard front seats are replaced with those from the VAZ 2107 and tucked into special anatomically shaped covers.
- The roof is upholstered in soft material, and the rear window is covered with a so-called “false panel”. Vladimir also made a panel with illuminated acoustics above the driver and front passenger.
- The main highlight of tuning his VAZ 2106 is, of course, the front panel of the car. So, on the right side there is an “entertainment block”, consisting of a built-in CRT TV and a VCR. In the middle there is a complex control unit for vehicle systems; and on the right side there is an indication block of all enabled modes, which even displays the number of the gear engaged! In addition, on the driver’s side there is an instrument panel with additional indicators, an electronic octane corrector, etc. As expected, all illumination dims when the dimensions are working.
- Serious musical accompaniment also takes place in this VAZ 2106. Here is the PIONEER KEH-P8600R with the PIONEER DEQ-7600 sound processor; 2 subwoofers under the front seats, 2 more in the rear parcel shelf and 1 in the back of the rear seat; an incredible number of speakers; as well as a DVD player, CD changer, switching unit, acoustic battery, 3 amplifiers and additional cooling fans in the trunk. The most important thing is that all this fits so compactly in the niche under the rear shelf that the rest of the part is absolutely free for its intended use.
- To power the above listed electrical equipment, the car owner had to install, instead of a standard generator, a more powerful one producing 150 A, and 2 regulator relays for 14 and 19 V.
- Finally, Vladimir’s car has a reinforced suspension, the piston group has been weighted, a lightweight flywheel has been installed and the carburetor has been replaced with a model from the VAZ 2108. What a miracle of technology, the VAZ 2106 from Vladimir Zudin from Sarov!
Tuning the dashboard of the VAZ 2106
The impressions of interior modernization will be incomplete if you leave the old dashboard and instruments themselves. First of all, it is necessary to tune the VAZ 2106 torpedo. This can be done in two ways:
- Installing a new
- Changing the standard configuration using construction foam, sandpaper and polyester resin
The first option is much better in terms of saving time, but the second saves money.
Helpful advice When installing a torpedo, special attention should be paid to the seal to avoid squeaks and crackles, which are very annoying and indicate poor build quality.
As for the devices, they can be given a stylish look with the help of LED strips and deep wells. But the latter will require structural modifications to the torpedo. Tuning VAZ 2106 devices is one of the most painstaking and time-consuming processes, requiring endurance and patience from the master.
Tuning doors VAZ 2106
Actually, installing additional sound insulation and replacing the casing is already considered tuning. To increase comfort, you can optionally install automatic windows.
The appearance of the doors can be changed either by completely replacing them, or by installing stylish handles and visors. It should be remembered that installing new doors is quite an expensive process.
Spoilers
The main task of the spoiler is to hold the car at high speed. Many owners love them for a completely different reason - their beautiful appearance.
The most beautiful and stable spoilers are made of aluminum. There are models that are installed on the hood, side and trunk.
Tuning the hood of VAZ 2106
This point can also be solved in two ways:
- Replacing the standard hood with a modified version. The trend is to install components made of carbon, fiberglass, and carbon fiber. A cheaper option is to wrap the hood with carbon film
- Modifying the shape of the hood yourself. For example, you can make external or internal gills, or create an imitation of an air intake using decoy structures (there may be several of them)
Helpers here will be a mechanical cutting tool, welding (it is advisable to use a semi-automatic machine), a grinding wheel or sandpaper, automotive putty and paint. It is worth remembering that car paint differs from oil paint, as does the coating technology itself.
Little things
Of course, the braking system, acoustics, etc. cannot be attributed to trifles, but we will not consider them in detail. First of all, the choice of head unit is purely personal, because the market is very rich. The same can be said about the speakers. Installing a subwoofer is optional; this choice also cannot be forced. But it’s worth thinking about installing rear brake discs. First of all, safety comes first. Secondly, disc brakes do not require as much maintenance as drum brakes. Naturally, you will have to use a hydraulic handbrake.
Tuning the radiator grille VAZ 2106
The radiator grille is a design element that is often used by car manufacturers to give their models a new look. Its processing entails some changes to the front of the car, for example, it is necessary to redo the fastening system, as well as the body configuration.
You can install grilles from other car models - foreign cars. Tuning the VAZ 2106 radiator is not required. There is an option for self-production, but for this you need to be a master of welding and follow the rule “Measure twice, cut once.” It also doesn't hurt to be patient.
Interior reupholstery
The next stage is reupholstering the seats, as well as the ceiling, doors, gear lever, steering wheel and other parts. This procedure is quite complex and requires a competent selection of materials and their colors. But after its completion, the car interior will fully correspond to your taste preferences.
You don’t have to limit yourself to covering all the parts with faux leather or beautiful thick fabric. To improve the appearance, it makes sense to use additional decorative accessories, which include, for example, neon lamps, multi-colored LED lamps and much more.
Tuning headlights for VAZ 2106
Tuning the optics of the VAZ 2106 is a fundamental moment in changing the appearance of the car. Under certain conditions, headlights become the calling card of a car. A striking example of this is the BMW brand. Therefore, it is necessary to pay increased attention to the design and functional features of headlights.
You can change the appearance of headlights and lanterns by installing special covers, reflectors, and halogen lamps of different colors. It is possible to install advanced models, but this is due to the need to refine the body configuration and fastening system. This requires certain skills, so it is better to use simple modification methods.
Tuning the rear lights of the VAZ 2106 is carried out by replacing them with LED analogues; in addition to their stylish appearance, they increase the level of safety, as they are clearly visible in poor visibility conditions.
Troika? Six!
In fact, by Soviet standards, there were plenty of changes in the car. The engine power increased slightly due to a change in volume, the electrical system was revised, the interior was slightly changed, the rear optics were replaced, plastic glasses appeared on the front grille on dual headlights - exactly like on a Fiat.
If you look at the car under a magnifying glass, you can find some more changes in the appearance of the six: the bumpers changed their profile and received rubber bumpers and plastic sidewalls, the background of the factory badge was later changed from cherry to black, the interior panels and the steering wheel trim received a strange pattern, probably talking about the luxury nature of the model.
In this form, the car was remembered for a long time as a luxury modification of the troika. The first VAZ 2106 was sold already in 1976, and the last six were released only in 2006.
