Tuning Lada Vesta SV Cross - external styling, chip tuning 1.8, bumpers, engine

↑ General directions for tuning a Lada Vesta car

The tuned Lada Vesta attracts the attention of other road users: a modern and stylish car that came off the AvtoVAZ assembly lines, and after making some changes, the appearance of the car becomes even more stylish and eye-catching.

External changes to the body structure of the Lada Vesta most often involve:

• Refinement of the Lada Vesta body. The changes concern the installation of a spoiler on the trunk lid of a car. The part reduces the aerodynamic drag of the car, which has a beneficial effect on fuel consumption. In addition, the shape of such a part allows you to protect the license plate from dirt. Also, when modifying the body, the bumpers are changed. On VAZ models, bumpers from foreign cars are installed, or they are made independently using fiberglass. In some cases, thresholds from the Chevrolet Niva are installed on the off-road version of the Lada Vesta. Kits of body kits are installed on Lada Vesta. Some other parts from the Chevrolet Niva, for example, find their application on the new product of the domestic automobile industry. So, some suspension elements can be installed on Vesta from the Russian-American SUV.
• Covers for the Lada Vesta, made of plastic, are installed on the roof, trunk and doors of the car. Thus, you can order accessories for your vehicle such as a “fly swatter” (hood deflector), a spoiler on the trunk lid, plastic moldings on the door, handles on a VAZ and a gas tank flap. In addition, the driver can install wheel arch extensions, also made of hard and durable plastic.
• Lada Vesta is also being improved by installing new VAZ front and rear optics. This element of external tuning for a VAZ involves the installation of special overlays on the headlights, sold in branded kits or made independently. A more serious modification of the lighting devices consists of replacing headlight units with a different design, installing LED running lights, and fog lights. On Lada Vesta cars, the headlights are partially tinted and the light element is enhanced. As a result of the modification, xenon or gas lights can be installed on the car.
• Standard bumpers can be replaced with parts included in tuning kits intended for installation on the VAZ2170. VAZs, including the Vesta model, also install stinger, resonators and STT mufflers.

Despite the fact that Lada Vesta and Xray cars appeared relatively recently and have a modern and stylish appearance, drivers subject their cars to changes in design. Bumpers, sills, body kits, optics, radiator grilles, spoilers and additional air ducts are just a small list of parts that are replaced on a car to give it a unique and inimitable look.

However, in addition to making external changes, tuning Vesta and Xray implies improving the driving performance of the cars. To do this, do:

• Improving the engine of models by replacing camshafts.
• Replacing tie rod ends on a VAZ.
• Improved suspension and brakes.
• Improving engine mounts for VAZ.
• Replacing cooling radiators with more advanced ones.
• Adjusting the operation of steering rods on a VAZ.
• Installation of engine crankcase protection, and installation of a larger fuel tank.

Attention! Many VAZ models undergo external tuning and improvement of driving characteristics: from classics to Largus, Granta, Priora, Kalina models and the restyled Granta 2 and Kalina 2. On more modern cars, for example, on Vesta and Kalina 2, the changes are minimal.

In addition to installing body kits, other rear-view mirrors are installed on the Lada. They also supply components to improve the driving characteristics of the car.

As for remaking classics, here body elements are improved, for example, the doors of VAZ 2108, 2109 are replaced or modified (installation of lambo doors), and the hoods of models VAZ 2110, 2111, 2112 and others are replaced with parts made of carbon fiber and carbon fiber. Lada Vesta is also equipped with door sill covers from Chevrolet Niva.

Review of a set of improvements for Lada Vesta SW Cross (super exclusive tuning)

One of the owners of the Lada Vesta SW Cross (1.8 liter with manual transmission in the Luxe configuration) decided to comprehensively modify his car. The main changes affected the interior and trunk of the station wagon. The author talks about what happened in the end in the video review “Lada Vesta SW CROSS super exclusive tuning”.

• Android radio with Internet connection (via WI-FI via SIM card), see review of 2DIN radios.
• Engine start/stop button (how to install).
• Alarm control via phone (open/close, start the engine, position on the map).
• Floor lighting for the driver and front and rear passengers (how to install).
• Lighting in door handles (how to do it).
• Illumination in a tunnel niche (how to do it).
• USB socket in the central tunnel for rear passengers (how to install).
• Threshold covers (buy).
• Improved fixation of door stops (how to do it).
• Plugs for door stops (see these and other accessories from AliExpress).
• The DVR is hidden behind the mirror and connected to the radio (how to connect).
• Amplifier for front speakers (installed under the dashboard).

• HBO (cylinder instead of a spare tire).
• Trunk light from Renault Duster and LED lamps.
• Silicone trunk mat.
• Subwoofer (quick-release) and amplifier under the trunk trim.
• Alternative rear view camera with recording function (how to connect).

Another accessory discussed in the review is snow chains.

How do you rate this tuning of the Lada Vesta SW Cross?

Not much time has passed since the start of sales of new products from the domestic automobile industry, but tuning enthusiasts have already begun to work on improving the car. Tuning Lada Vesta SV Cross is a series of activities aimed at improving the car. Namely, external styling, which affects the exterior of the car. For example, installing non-standard body kits or new rims. In fact, external tuning of the Lada Vesta SV Cross is most often aimed at improving the appearance. Such tuning has virtually no effect on speed characteristics. However, for deep customization of the car, external styling can also contribute. For example, a properly selected body kit improves not only the appearance, but also has a positive effect on aerodynamic characteristics. And lightweight rims affect the handling and acceleration of the car. Therefore, external tuning of a car does not always make changes only to the appearance.

In addition to the usual tuning of the exterior, you can also work on the interior. For example, a regular interior re-upholstery will not affect performance in any way. In general, in the interior of the Lada Vesta SV Cross there is a whole expanse for tuning. For most people, tuning means installing a powerful audio system or soundproofing a car. For people involved in motorsports, tuning the interior is to make it as light and strong as possible. Often all plastic, seats, and panels are completely thrown out of the interior. Instead of the driver's seat, a sports bucket is installed, and instead of the instrument panel, special sensors are installed. To prevent deformation of the body during an accident, a special safety cage is installed in the cabin - bolted or welded.

↑ How to increase comfort in the cabin

The latest AvtoVAZ products have a comfortable and cozy interior, but drivers are faced with a number of shortcomings:

1. Seats that are not highly ergonomic. Compared to the seats of many domestic cars, including the Chevrolet Niva, the seats of the Lada Vesta are quite comfortable. However, their level does not reach the seats installed in foreign cars of a similar class.
2. Cheap upholstery materials.
3. Insufficient level of sound insulation.
4. Non-ergonomic dashboard.
5. Creaks and “crickets” that appear in the interior after a short period of use of the car.

Options for tuning the rear bumper on the Lada Vesta XMUG, XMUG for a muffler with a nozzle on the Lada Vesta

Installing a custom “buffer” under the factory muffler. The mounting points match the original. The price of the product does not include the cost of painting the plastic to match the color of the car.

Weight: 6.50 kg.

Dimensions: 170 x 75 x 55 cm.

Rear XMUG

Cost calculation by color:

*prices are current as of November 13, 2018.

↑ Do-it-yourself interior improvement

To increase comfort, seats from other models, mainly luxury foreign cars, are installed in the car; upholstery materials are changed to better and more beautiful ones (leather, automotive velor). Improvements to the Lada instrument panel include improving the lighting and installing additional devices on the car. For example, on-board computers are installed on the Lada Vesta.

Attention! To maintain aesthetics, the seat upholstery should be identical to the design of the materials used for the upholstery of the cabin and dashboard.

A number of drivers, especially those with non-standard dimensions, change the steering wheel to a larger or smaller one, depending on the characteristics of the body. A different steering column is installed on the Lada Vesta, which has much more settings for adjusting its position, and on the front seat the fabric armrest is changed to leather.

As for improving sound insulation, the inside of the hood, the floor of the car, the wall of the engine compartment, the trunk curtain, the trunk floor, the roof, doors and pillars are treated with special sound-proofing compounds and materials. This work requires dismantling the standard casing. As a result of the work performed, the music in the cabin is of higher quality, and noise is also reduced.

On-board computers for Lada, navigators are installed on the car dashboard and the standard multimedia system is replaced with a more modern and functional one. The devices can be equipped with a different backlight, and the car’s dashboard is decorated with LED elements that imitate neon light. When performing such operations, it is important to think about replacing the wires on the VAZ and strengthening the car's wiring. Other technical improvements include installing a Jetter pad on the car pedals, installing temperature sensors, improving the standard mms system, and installing a rear view camera.

Attention! A set of devices and accessories can make using the car more comfortable.

The main disadvantages of the Lada Vesta SV that can be corrected

Vesta SW is the car that Russian drivers have been waiting for so long. But initially it turned out to have quite a lot of problem areas and shortcomings. Naturally, taking radical measures, the automaker corrected most of them. But the drivers themselves have something to work on.

There are some nuances that you will have to work on yourself:

The first thing you need to pay attention to is the cabin air intake. It is located in front of the windshield under the windshield

Its huge disadvantage is that it is absolutely not covered with anything - there is no mesh or other structures on the rectangular hole that could trap debris and leaves. As a result, everything ends up in the filter, and it quickly becomes clogged. Some craftsmen solve this by installing a homemade frame with a mesh made from a plastic window. The frame itself is cut from an ordinary plastic motor oil canister. Over time, the front panel begins to rattle and creak while driving. In this case, the problem lies in the instrument cluster wells, mounts, housings, wires, mounting blocks, air ducts, trim, and so on. Some Vesta owners solve the problem with the help of special anti-squeaking products, which can be purchased at car stores. Naturally, you will have to work hard - you will need to disassemble half of the front part of the cabin and treat all places with this product, tighten the casings and bolts. Often there are uneven gaps between the body and the hood. Sometimes they are very large, so they interfere with opening it or disable the lock. You will have to fix it yourself by adjusting the stop and lock. You will most likely need to use a file. The factory does not install branded hood gas struts, but dealers have them. But how necessary this is is for everyone to decide for themselves. The fuel filler door does not lock and there is no protection in the filler neck. The only thing that will help here is to buy a plug with a key. The ideal option would be a model from Logan. In the rear door, water penetrates into the wiring harness block in the area of ​​the hole for the guide strip. You will have to remove the cover, use a rag or soft washer and mastic around the guide. Then everything is installed in place.

Another feature of the model is that all modifications have ABS, but not all have a button to turn it off. When overcoming mud or deep snow, the electronics will simply “strangle” the engine, and as a result the car will get stuck. In this case, there is only one solution - temporarily disable the system. To do this, disconnect the fuse in the mounting block or the connector of the speed sensor of one of the wheels.

It is also noted that wires and hoses under the hood often fray. To protect them, you should stock up on electrical tape and clamps. The first to suffer is the rubber hose, which over time rubs against the plastic corrugation on the engine shield. Also, other wires and hoses constantly rub against the decorative engine cover. In addition, sometimes the lid itself rattles, and this is eliminated using gaskets or plastic plugs that are installed under the plastic.

↑ What material and tools may be needed for tuning

When tuning the interior you will need:

• Leather, high-quality leatherette, automotive velor, suede and other similar materials.
• Fiberglass, to create a unique dashboard design, or higher quality plastic, to improve the trim.
• Soundproofing compounds and materials.

When tuning the interior, they use wrenches and screwdrivers of various diameters, adhesives, a soldering iron, a tape measure, masking and double-sided tape, and electrical tape.

Attention! The selection of tools depends on the nature of the work being carried out.

Addresses of companies providing installation services for Lada Vesta accessories

List of online stores selling accessories for the Lada Vesta car

↑ Main directions in tuning the Vesta interior in 2021

So, what work is most often carried out when tuning the interior of the Lada Vesta? To answer this question, we turn to the comments of drivers who decided to improve. Basically, the scope of work includes improving sound insulation, installing a parking camera, upgrading the standard instrument lighting and multimedia system of the car, as well as installing additional devices to protect rear-view mirrors.

Car owners also install zero-resistance filters on their cars, which significantly improves the microclimate and air inside the car.

Everything you need to know about tuning

The pride of the domestic automotive industry often becomes a kind of canvas for the creative realization of the car owner. Lowering the Lada Vesta, installing spoilers and linings, engine firmware and suspension improvements - all this will help create a completely new car that will look more decent and behave more confidently on the road. Now many service stations and showrooms offer a new type of car modernization - this is 3D tuning, which allows you to predict possible changes by creating a virtual model.

Switching to a more economical type of fuel is also a unique type of tuning for the Lada Vesta.

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