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Engine
The Lada Kalina Cross is equipped with an engine that does not have excellent power and dynamics. To improve its power characteristics it is necessary to make a number of modifications.
- Improve the filling of the cylinders with the combustible mixture:
- boring the inlet channel in the cylinder head;
- reducing the diameter of the valve stem in the area of its widest part;
- replacing the standard intake manifold with a tuned one, with a reduced intake tract.
- Replacing standard nozzles with higher performance nozzles.
- Replacing the standard exhaust manifold with a “spider” one with improved aerodynamic properties.
- After the mechanical changes have been made, it is necessary to perform software tuning of the electronic control unit of the power plant, chip tuning.
Improvement of optical elements
Unlike most of the body, the headlights and other small elements of the model do not particularly need any improvement.
The design features of the Lada will not allow you to do this, but there is room for creativity here.
You can start by cleaning all the elements. To do this, you can use special tools, which can be found in automotive stores. In 2nd place there are various stickers. The choice here is really great.
High-quality tuning of Lada Kalina involves the use of thematic overlays. Each of them allows you to create the necessary image for your car. In 2nd place is the body kit and spoiler. The retail chain offers many options for visual transformation, but the car owner must remember simple rules:
- The body kit must fit the car. Visual incompatibility will be a significant disadvantage.
- Lada Kalina Cross does not need the in-depth nature of such optimization. Balance and common sense will save money and also attract the attention of others to the vehicle. When installing such parts, special attention must be paid to the quality of fasteners.
Hidden settings Kalina Cross
I did not find a connector for additional There is an outlet in the trunk, but I really want to put it there. In the fuse block on F14 there is a preset of 20A. Auto - luxury 2021 Where to dig?
. for consumers, a video recorder and a taxi light are planned.
No steering at all?)))
I don’t “float” at all)))
Well, in cross-country, everything is much better, except for the controls. let us down)))
https://www.lkforum.ru/showthread.php?t=69622 This man got confused, he supplied everything he could from auto products and sold it for “inexpensive”))) It’s really unclear how he still had it under warranty until 2018?!
the subframe is a good thing, but then you need to install different levers, triangular ones, I want it too, but for now there is a guarantee, I’m afraid to install all this, by the way, the car product also has a rear independent one for the viburnum, it will also suit us, the link above is just a photo there is a rear independent one, it also seems that the auto product has stations where they put everything with all the documents and like the guarantee remains yes
in theory, handling should become similar to a foreign car
The collective farm is a strut; the body doesn’t move at the indicated points anyway. To begin with, controllability can be improved by checking the wheel alignment angles, but in general, only the subframe and wishbones.
Source
Lada Kalina Universal › Logbook › Removing the dashboard trim on a Kalina or Kamastura in detail.
And so, as I already said in the previous entry, it was decided to disassemble the dashboard in order to study the internal structure and replace the heater radiator. All work was carried out during lunchtime, without any rush or rush. As it turned out, the devil is not as scary as all sorts of lazy assholes on the Internet write about him =)
To begin with, I scoured the Internet for details on removing the panel with the airbag present on first-generation Kalinas. The Internet produced a couple of uninformative links; In short, he sent me to figure everything out myself =)
Aaaand... that's enough =) It feels like they don’t buy viburnums with cushions at all. Well, okay, you have the hands, the tool is for sale, so go ahead. Since it’s cold outside, before each operation we had to pre-warm the interior. This must be done so that the plastic is soft and pliable. In short, let's go =)
TUNING THE KALINA ENGINE
The working volume of the Kalina eight-valve engine is 1600 cm³. With it, it regularly produces the power stated in the instructions. But he categorically does not want to accelerate above 5 thousand rpm without modification. Here's what it consists of:
A direct-flow exhaust system is installed on the car.
The direct-flow exhaust allows the engine to “breathe” more freely. This increases the number of revolutions by 10–15%.
Chip tuning is in progress.
This procedure allows you to increase the speed characteristics of the engine by 8–10%, increase its throttle response and improve other parameters (which ones specifically depend on the firmware selected by the driver).
Zero resistance filters are being installed.
The purpose of a zero resistance filter is to increase the amount of air entering the motor. As a result, the volume of the mixture burned in the chambers sharply increases. The cost of such a filter starts from 2 thousand rubles.
Zero resistance filter
The inlet receiver is installed.
The intake receiver is installed in order to reduce the vacuum in the combustion chambers during the intake strokes, when the engine reaches high speeds.
The price of the device is from 7 thousand rubles. Installing a receiver can increase the power of the Kalina engine by 10%. And fans of extreme tuning install large-capacity sports receivers on their cars. To install them, they have to bore the throttle body to 53mm. The installation of a sports receiver is always combined with the “sports” firmware of the car. If it is not there, you can forget about stable operation of the engine.
The crankshaft is being replaced.
To supply more fuel mixture to the combustion chambers, the Kalina is equipped with a special camshaft, the cams of which have a slightly different shape and are capable of raising the valves a little higher than usual.
This measure increases engine power by 25% and significantly increases its torque. But there is a minus: fuel consumption also increases significantly.
Refinement of valves.
Lightweight T-valves are installed in the cylinder head and the valve seats are bored accordingly. The price of this operation reaches 12 thousand rubles (for 8-valve engines) and 32 thousand rubles (for 16-valve engines).
Cylinder boring.
The goal is to increase engine capacity to 1.7 liters. Performed only by a qualified turner. The price of such a service is from 12 thousand rubles. After boring, the power of the 8-valve engine increases to 132 hp. s, and 16-valve - up to 170 liters. With.
Boring the Kalina cylinder head allows you to increase engine capacity by 8%
Turbocharged engine.
To do this, a turbocharger is installed on the Kalina. Garrett compressors are held in high esteem by car enthusiasts. But this pleasure is not cheap; the cost of such turbines starts from 60 thousand rubles.
Viburnum instrument panel, sound insulation without removal
The main source of squeaks on the Kalina panel, and indeed any other Russian car, are panel elements (glove compartment, fuse box, panel trim, etc.), air ducts, wiring harnesses and connectors.
There is no need to remove the dashboard assembly, but you will have to remove the attached elements. As a result, you should have something like this in front of you: Soundproofing Kalina’s glove compartment takes place in two stages: 1) We glue all the places where the glove box comes into contact with the panel, using anti-creak. 2) We glue the insides of the glove compartment with bitoplast so that its contents do not rattle during the trip. Sound insulation of the plastic interior of the Kalina. We remove the central tunnel, plastic lining of the window pillars and side panels. Depending on the situation, we glue all the plastic with anti-creak or bitoplast. We pay special attention to clips. Sound insulation of the Kalina instrument panel. First you need to remove the panel. Then glue the mask and the instrument cluster itself with modelin.
Noise insulation of the central lining of the Kalina console. Here we pay attention to the wires and pads. We wrap the wires in anti-creaking material and, if possible, secure them with plastic clamps so that they do not dangle. We fill all the connectors on the wire side with hot glue from a gun so that they don’t make noise. We also glue the edges and contact points with anti-squeak.
Sound insulation of the Kalina steering column casing. In addition to the wires, you should also pay attention to the ignition switch, which can make squeaks when it comes into contact with the plastic casing. Modeling tool, clamps.
Sound insulation under the Kalina panel. Under the cover we secure all the wiring and cables with clamps. We cover the contact points with anti-creaking or bitoplast.
The whole procedure will take you no more than one day, as a result of which about 90% of the crickets will be “killed”.
Do-it-yourself modifications and tuning of Lada Kalina 2
The interior lighting of Kalina 2 is bright enough to find the door handles or remove the key from the ignition when leaving the car. But getting into the cabin will be much more convenient if additional floor lighting is implemented.
Comfort inside a car is determined by many factors, one of them is interior lighting. In this article we will tell you how to implement lighting for the round heater deflectors of the Lada Granta and Kalina 2nd generation.
The noise from the road and wheels is the main one, so to increase comfort in the car interior, the first step is to soundproof the floor. Do you know how to install additional sound insulation on the Kalina 2 floor?
To better indicate the vehicle when braking, an additional brake light is installed. There are many ways to install such lights, and in this article we will look at how to illuminate the reflectors in the Kalina 2 bumper.
Needless to say, the multifunction steering wheel is a very useful option and is installed on many foreign cars, even in the line of inexpensive cars. Why AvtoVAZ does not want to install a multifunction steering wheel on VAZ remains a mystery. However, if you have a non-standard radio on board, you can easily install the buttons on the steering wheel yourself.
The standard radio of the 2nd generation Kalina or Lada Granta is significantly different from the head units (GU) of previous cars. The large touch screen makes it look like a foreign car radio, however, its functionality is poor. But you can expand the capabilities of the radio with a simple operation.
Tuning of chassis and brakes
The Kalina's chassis underwent major modifications at the design stage. So it is rarely subjected to deep tuning. Basically, drivers are limited to these measures:
- Additional fasteners and support “sports” bearings of the SS20 brand are installed on the steering rack of the front suspension;
- The standard front struts are replaced with more reliable ones. Most often, racks from Plaza are installed;
- Springs with reduced pitch are installed on the suspension. This allows you to improve the car's handling;
- Kalina's standard brake discs are replaced with sports ones, the diameter of which is larger. Usually drivers install wheels from LGR or Brembo. They are more than enough to ensure safe driving in an aggressive style;
WORK ON THE APPEARANCE OF “KALINA”
Tuning the appearance can also be divided into several stages.
Replacement of wheel rims.
Almost all motorists remove the standard steel wheels from the Kalina and replace them with cast ones.
They are much more beautiful. But at the same time they are practically beyond repair.
After a strong blow, such a disk cracks, and all that remains is to throw it away. There is one more nuance associated with disks: experts do not recommend installing disks with a diameter exceeding 14 inches on the Kalina. Too large discs have a detrimental effect on the aerodynamics of the car and reduce braking efficiency.
Alloy wheels look beautiful, but their maintainability tends to zero
Installation of body kit.
This word here means a set of bumpers, arches and sills purchased from a specialized tuning studio. Most often, Kalinas are equipped with kits from EL-Tuning, which has two advantages: a wide range and an affordable price.
Installation of spoilers and roof rails.
The driver can either purchase spoilers or make them himself. These parts can be made of plastic, carbon, polyurethane foam and other materials. At the same time, the influence of the spoiler on the aerodynamics of the station wagon body is minimal. They are needed only to improve appearance. Rails are metal strips in a plastic shell that are attached to the roof of the car. There is no need to make them yourself, since any auto parts store has a wide range of these parts.
The spoiler on Kalina performs a purely decorative function, having little effect on aerodynamics
Replacing mirrors.
Not everyone likes the standard mirrors on Kalina either. Therefore, drivers often change them to mirrors from Granta. The second option is also common - installing special overlays that completely change the appearance of standard mirrors. They are made from both chrome steel and plastic. Sold at tuning studios. Cost - from 700 rubles.
Replacing door handles.
The standard handles on the Kalina are plastic, and it’s difficult to call them beautiful. Drivers replace them with more presentable handles, deeply recessed into the door. Most often they are painted to match the body color. But they also come in chrome, a set of which costs from 3 thousand rubles.
We get rid of all viburnum rattles, remove the panel
In order not to miss a single cricket, you cannot do without removing the Kalina panel.
In addition to what was mentioned above, we add sound insulation to the Kalina panel: 1) We make the dashboard heavier. To prevent the plastic from rattling, it is made heavier. Vibrating material is suitable for this. We cover the back side of the panel with vibration tape. 2) Pasting the panel with foam or bitoplast. Which in total will not only get rid of squeaks, but also reduce the noise level of the engine. Sound insulation of Kalina air ducts. The last element that is located under the panel. We cover them with bitoplast and the edges with modellin.
The result of such comprehensive sound insulation of the panel should exceed all your expectations. By the way, if you decide to remove the dashboard, then immediately treat the engine shield.
How to tune a Lada Kalina Cross car
The updated Kalina of the Cross model received improved off-road characteristics in the form of increased ground clearance and large-diameter tires. But it is not suitable for real off-road use. On dry dirt roads, the Kalina is capable of moving at a fairly decent speed (without much discomfort for the driver and his passengers). But it cannot overcome complex off-road obstacles due to its lack of all-wheel drive and low-range gears. “Kalin” with all-wheel drive is not currently produced, and it is not advisable to install it yourself, since when you add up the cost of the car and the amount of money spent on introducing all-wheel drive, you get the amount for which it is possible to purchase a factory SUV that has all-wheel drive right off the assembly line. But you can make a number of changes that will have a positive impact on the performance of the car.
Stages of dismantling the Kalina radio
Car owners do not always install a radio in an empty place. Often, before installing a new audio system, you have to dismantle the standard one. Many drivers are not satisfied with its quality and characteristics. In addition, according to reviews from car owners, the standard radio very quickly begins to “freeze”, “slow down” and “glitch”. That is why the owner of a Lada Kalina car first has to remove the existing audio system, and only then install a new one, chosen independently.
Salon
The updated interior of the Kalina has fewer shortcomings than in previous versions, but there is still something to work on.
- The missing armrest greatly hinders the ability to travel long distances. You can solve the problem by installing an armrest that can fit into the space between the chairs.
- You can remove the sound of a clattering rear shelf by gluing foam rubber in the places where the shelf adheres to the car body.
- By installing a trim on the rear bumper in the trunk area, you can reduce the number of scratches on its surface.
- If your configuration does not include rear power windows, you can install them yourself.
- The lack of sound insulation can be compensated for by installing additional or replacing the existing sound insulation with a better one.
