Which seats are suitable for the VAZ 2114, or how to improve existing ones
Western car manufacturers pay a huge amount of attention to developing comfortable seats. Essentially, high-quality seats are the key to comfort for both driver and passengers. Therefore, today in most foreign cars you can often find anatomical designs that are equipped with lumbar support, and there is also lateral support. Recently, the domestic auto industry has begun to improve car seats for the benefit of comfort. But what about the owners of those generations where such options were not provided? In this case, the solution to the problem comes down to tuning the existing seats, or completely replacing the seats. This article will tell you how to modify the interior of a VAZ 2114, as well as which seats will fit in the car without complex modifications.
What seats are suitable for a VAZ 2114
Which seats are suitable for the VAZ 2114 without modifications: we are looking for the best option
There is a saying: “When there are many diseases, there is only one problem – the spine.” Permanent curvature of the spine and pinched nerves lead to many chronic diseases. It is better to spend many hours driving in a comfortable seat. Unfortunately, the standard VAZ seats are designed for the average driver and cannot suit everyone. If you are planning to change the seats, which seats are suitable for the VAZ 2114?
Types of seats
There are three types of seats:
- racing;
- sports;
- seats of increased comfort (anatomical).
Racing seats are designed to withstand high loads. The single frame is made of high quality materials. Typically, such models are much more expensive than sports and anatomical options.
The sports seats consist of a single rigid frame. They are adjustable, provide hip and shoulder support, and are comfortable for long rides. But due to their rigidity, such seats are not suitable for every driver.
Anatomical seats provide lateral support when turning, correct back position and reduce the risk of musculoskeletal diseases.
In most cases, there is no need to install racing seats on your car. And seats with increased comfort and sports options can be selected quite inexpensively if you know exactly which model you need.
General selection conditions
- Condition: new or used. New seats are more expensive, but they will last longer. Every year, thanks to modern technology, seats become more comfortable and have new functions. Used seats can be purchased at car dismantling yards.
- Manufacturing company. The 2114 fits both seats from other VAZ models and domestic brands, as well as seats from foreign cars.
- Additional options. Headrests, armrests, and lift make the seat more comfortable and safer.
- Completeness. Basically, the availability of fasteners and accessories needs to be clarified if used seats are purchased.
What seats fit on the VAZ 2114 without modifications?
The most budget option for replacing seats is to choose VAZ models. On 2114 they install seats from nine, ten and other models.
The UNP company produces anatomical and sports seats for VAZ models. The seats are made of quality materials and are sold complete with mountings and accessories.
If you install a UNP seat for the driver, there will be no legroom for the rear passenger.
The Viller company offers sports and anatomical seats for all VAZ models, including 2114. The seats are certified according to GOST. They relieve stress from the spine and have enhanced lateral support. There are heated seat options.
Comfortable and high-quality seats from foreign cars for the VAZ 2114 can be supplied from Audi A4, Hyundai Lantra, Opel Vectra, Opel Astra and Ford. If you are going to disassemble, you need to measure the dimensions of the seats and photograph the mounting points so that you can compare and make the right choice. It is better to select seats from a donor car with the same external dimensions as 2114.
Ford seats are sometimes too wide. If you install such seats on a car, it may be difficult to pass inspection.
If the seats are adjustable, you need to check their condition at the place of purchase.
When considering the options for which foreign car the seats for the VAZ 2114 are suitable for, keep in mind that for a comfortable fit it is better for a fist to fit between your head and the ceiling of the cabin.
Before making the final choice of a seat, you can try it out and check for ergonomics by sitting in the cabin of the same car as the donor car.
Heated seats
Heated seats are relevant for most Russian regions. Sitting on a frozen seat in winter is not always comfortable and safe for health. Many people neglect this option, believing that heating consumes a lot of energy.
In fact, the heating option uses the same amount of energy as the parking lights. The seat warms up quickly and then remains comfortable down to -30 °C outside the car. If you have a choice of options and you have not yet decided which seats can be installed on the VAZ 2114, it is better to install heated seats.
In the 2114 model, the heating option is controlled by the on-board computer. If you independently connect the heating to the network, a short circuit may occur.
Seat covers
The upholstery of standard VAZ seats, as a rule, is not reliable and durable. Covers will help preserve it. You can choose covers from any material, from genuine leather to micro-suede, and in a color scheme that suits the interior and the car as a whole. When choosing covers, it is better to pay attention to options with padding polyester inserts for back support.
Modernization of standard seats
If replacement is not yet possible, you can improve the standard VAZ seats. If you are tall, place a 3-5 cm block under the support pipe for the seat and install extended studs. Most tall drivers move the seat as far back as possible.
Some drivers change the seat frame and install molded anatomical covers, and also replace the seat filling with a new one made of higher quality material.
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Appearance tuning
Even if the design of the seats suits the owner of the VAZ 2114 and he feels good in “Spartan” conditions without experiencing discomfort, then even he will not like abrasions, dirt, and greasy spots. The upholstery of VAZ seats becomes unsightly very quickly, even with an average load and clean passengers. This is due to the upholstery, the materials of which are not of high quality and wear resistance.
If the factory seat upholstery is in good condition, then special covers will help preserve it. This inexpensive and uncomplicated internal tuning can not only protect the upholstery from abrasion over the entire surface, but also gives the car a more individual and stylish look. They are inexpensive and easy to clean. Covers can be purchased ready-made or made to order.
Today the market is replete with all sorts of material options for cases, as well as colors from bright and “girlish” to strict and brutal. Depending on taste preferences and operating style, the car owner can choose covers made of genuine leather, which will give the car a more presentable appearance, or covers made of environmentally friendly materials that do not emit harmful substances or unpleasant odors.
There are covers with padding polyester inserts that provide light back support, and those made from special synthetic materials with increased wear resistance characteristics. The color scheme needs to be matched to the rest of the elements so that the interior looks holistic and harmonious.
What seats fit on the VAZ 2114 without modifications?
The most budget option for replacing seats is to choose VAZ models. On 2114 they install seats from nine, ten and other models.
The UNP company produces anatomical and sports seats for VAZ models. The seats are made of quality materials and are sold complete with mountings and accessories.
If you install a UNP seat for the driver, there will be no legroom for the rear passenger.
The Viller company offers sports and anatomical seats for all VAZ models, including 2114. The seats are certified according to GOST. They relieve stress from the spine and have enhanced lateral support. There are heated seat options.
Comfortable and high-quality seats from foreign cars for the VAZ 2114 can be supplied from Audi A4, Hyundai Lantra, Opel Vectra, Opel Astra and Ford. If you are going to disassemble, you need to measure the dimensions of the seats and photograph the mounting points so that you can compare and make the right choice. It is better to select seats from a donor car with the same external dimensions as 2114.
Types of seats
There are three types of seats:
- racing;
- sports;
- seats of increased comfort (anatomical).
Racing seats are designed to withstand high loads. The single frame is made of high quality materials. Typically, such models are much more expensive than sports and anatomical options.
Racing seats
The sports seats consist of a single rigid frame. They are adjustable, provide hip and shoulder support, and are comfortable for long rides. But due to their rigidity, such seats are not suitable for every driver.
Sports chair
Anatomical seats provide lateral support when turning, correct back position and reduce the risk of musculoskeletal diseases.
In most cases, there is no need to install racing seats on your car. And seats with increased comfort and sports options can be selected quite inexpensively if you know exactly which model you need.
High comfort chairs
Dismantling
Before installing new chairs, you will have to get rid of the old ones. Accordingly, dismantling work cannot be avoided.
To work you will need:
- Flat-head, durable screwdriver;
- Set of heads;
- Collar;
- Ratchet.
The dismantling process
The procedure itself is as follows:
- Pull the seat forward all the way.
- Remove the metal cables that allow the seats to move forward and backward more smoothly.
- Now move the seat as far back as possible.
- You will have access to the four nuts that hold the chair to the bracket. They need to be unscrewed.
- Raise the seat slightly to remove the two rear mountings to the skid. There are regular bolts there.
- Now carefully remove the seat from the car.
- Do a similar procedure with the second chair.
The installation of new seats depends entirely on the features of their design. There are no universal instructions for installation.
Remove and remove
Next comes the process of installing new chairs. Before doing this, be sure to clean the mounting points, the bottom of the cabin, and get rid of all existing traces of rust.
Do a fitting and determine whether the new seats require additional mounting holes. Try to choose kits that do not require complex installation work. Otherwise, you will create a bunch of unnecessary problems for yourself.
Today there are a lot of seat options on the market that are significantly superior in functionality and ergonomics to the standard seats from the VAZ 2114, but at the same time almost perfectly fit the existing mounting features.
Which seats fit without modifications?
If there is a desire to change the seats in the cabin of the seven, then you need to install seats from a foreign car, which are characterized by increased comfort. In this case, a problem arises - the cost of seats from foreign cars is sometimes 2 times higher than the price of new seats for the seven. To reduce costs, you need to choose used models of chairs that will cost no more than new factory models.
To install new seats in the interior of the seven from a foreign car, the following factors must be taken into account:
- Dimensions or dimensions of devices, which should not be much larger than standard ones. There are no problems with this, since seats from foreign cars are not only comfortable, but also often have small dimensions, that is, they are compact.
- Mounting type. The brackets for the new seats, ideally, should fit the mountings in the cabin, so that they can be installed in the classic cabin without modifications. This factor plays an important role, since the fastening affects not only the possibility of placing seats in the VAZ 2107 interior, but also the safety of their operation. In most installation options, it is still necessary to make or select some spacers, washers or bushings in order to align the mounting points of the skid and the car body. But there is no need to weld or cut anything with a grinder.
- Shape and type of cladding. These are secondary factors that affect the comfort and appearance of the cabin. Most models of seats from foreign cars have a quite presentable appearance, and their installation does not require the use of covers.
By installing or replacing VAZ 2107 seats with analogues from a foreign car, you can simultaneously obtain benefits such as increased comfort, as well as changing the interior design for the better. No matter what model of foreign car the seats in the seven are installed on, they will still look better than the standard ones. Taking into account the factors described above, it is necessary to figure out which car the seats for the seven are suitable for. Preference should be given to the following brands:
- The 1993 Toyota Corolla E100 is an ideal option, since the interior of the LADA 2107 fits not only front seats without any special modifications, but also a rear sofa. In addition, devices from a car of this year of manufacture will not cost exorbitantly, so you can buy them very cheaply at a disassembly site.
- The 1996 Mercedes W210 is another good option. Reviews from car owners who have installed Mercedes seats indicate a number of advantages - no need for modifications, comfort, improved interior design.
- Toyota RAV4 - you also don’t need to make any modifications, you just buy, change and enjoy.
- Ford Scorpio - devices from the Ford brand are distinguished by their presentability. By installing such seats, you can enjoy long trips in a domestic car.
- Audi A80 - can be made without major modifications. The result of the replacement is a high quality of comfort, a large number of controls and settings, as well as a change in the interior of the cabin.
- Mazda 6 - fits perfectly under the standard brackets of the classics.
- Ford Recardo - you can completely install both the front and rear seats on the VAZ 2107.
You can also install devices from car brands such as Skoda and Fiat. However, there are some features that need to be taken into account - this is a shift in the center of gravity. Having installed such chairs, you will need minor processing in the form of making a couple of holes, performing additional fastening. This will increase the stability and reliability of structures.
If desired, you can put seats in the seven from almost any modern car. And now their choice is huge. Such chairs can have all kinds of electrical adjustments, separate heating of the back and cushion, leather chairs can have ventilation, as well as a massage option.
There are a sufficient number of options without modifications, and which one is better to choose - it all depends on the finances, availability and desire of the car enthusiast. If you choose devices from Volkswagen, Nissan and Peugeot cars, then you cannot do without modifications. If you are sure that these brands have the best chairs, then if you wish, you can insert them into 2107, but you will have to modify the fastenings.
What other changes can be made
If replacing the seats on the seven is not the most suitable option for you (although most people choose it), then instead you can use the rework of the existing seats. This will require making many alterations, but in the end it will be possible to leave the original seats on the VAZ 2107. Remaking the seats on the VAZ 2107 includes the following steps:
- Replacement of casing and filling. This option cannot be called cheap, but its implementation will improve comfort and also change the design.
- Heating installation. You can do this yourself, increasing comfort in the winter.
- Strengthening pillow springs.
- Strengthening the backrest adjustment mechanism. On sevens, the backrest adjustment mechanism is very weak, so owners are often faced with the need to restore it. This is done by replacing the comb.
Covers or seats?
For many, buying new car seats is associated with the desire to transform the appearance of the interior of their car. That is, they care little about the issue of comfort or they have only recently started driving. That’s why they don’t think about the issue of convenience.
If you have ever driven modern cars from top manufacturers, you have probably felt the difference between the seats. But you can’t buy such a car for yourself yet. So why not bring your fourteenth to this level of comfort by purchasing new seats? Good idea.
The covers only create the appearance of a beautiful, cozy interior. The landing was uncomfortable and will remain so.
Set your priorities and think about what is more important to you - a healthy back or a beautiful picture. In addition, by replacing the seats, you can put very beautiful covers on them.
Removing and replacing front seats
Now it’s worth talking about how to remove the front pair of seats of a VAZ 2114. For dismantling you will need a standard kit:
- flat screwdriver;
- set of removable heads;
- ratchet;
- collar
The disassembly procedure is as follows:
- We secure the car for the duration of the work. At will, we select one of the seats from the pair and push it forward all the way.
- You will need to remove the cables.
- After the cables have been removed, you need to tilt the seat back as far as possible until the fastenings underneath are visible.
- The chair is secured with four nuts that hold the entire structure on the bracket. Unscrew them, part of the structure should now “move” freely.
- Next, lift the seat to gain access to the remaining fasteners.
- You need to tighten two bolts. After this, the seat can be removed and taken out of the cabin.
- We remove the second front seat in the same way.
Before installing new seats, clean and lubricate the mounting points. In some cases, you will have to modify the frame, and in some, change the mounting locations - everything will depend on the model of the chair that you are going to install.