DIY tuning of Lada Granta liftback: photos and videos

Tuning Lada Granta: options for changing the appearance and interior

Tuning of the Lada Granta sedan car is more extensive than that of liftback or station wagon models. It is divided into external and internal. You can carry out tuning work both in the workshop and at home, with your own hands. Let's look at all possible variations for improving the Lada Granta car.

Sedan body

The first thing many people want to change is the body color, since you can only choose it at the time of purchase at a car dealership. When buying a used car, the color does not always satisfy the owner’s wishes, and repainting does not always have enough money to solve this problem. So, there is a way to change the color of your “iron horse”, much cheaper. This method is called film.

Such tuning is available to almost every owner of a Lada Granta car, thanks to its relatively low cost. Working with such material can cause some difficulties, especially in places where the body bends. But, if you do everything carefully and slowly, then everything will work out great.

Changing color with film

Liftback body

Tuning the Lada Granta, in a liftback body, is practically not multifaceted. This is explained by the fact that the developers of this Lada Granta have already installed a rather nice sports body kit on the liftback, in the standard version.

Body kits for the Liftback model

There are no restrictions regarding painting, just like on the sedan body. Otherwise, tuning can be without restrictions, but the question only arises: is it needed on the Lada Granta liftback?

Station wagon

This type of body, unlike the sedan and liftback, does not have a horizontal trunk lid, therefore, it will not be possible to install the spoiler you like on such a Lada Granta car. For him, there are only a few types of spoilers that are suitable for mounting. Therefore, many simply do not install it at all.

Otherwise, the tuning is similar to previous Lada Granta body types, from painting to new low-slung wheels.

Interior tuning

The Lada Granta salon, regardless of whether it is a sedan, station wagon, or liftback, has the same opportunities for tuning. Moreover, like body improvements, all robots can be carried out with your own hands.

Let's start with the dashboard. The Lada Granta car already has the following installed from the factory: radio, on-board computer, all the necessary sensors and buttons, etc.

Therefore, most owners only change the coating of this part. The same thing happens with door panels, trim, and seats.

Sometimes, there are cases when Lada Granta car owners change the standard steering wheel to a sportier, square one.

Tuning the interior of LADA GRANTA

Of course, if we take it by and large, you can completely replace all the interior parts, but this will be a very large and labor-intensive job, which obviously cannot be done with your own hands, and you will definitely need the help of specialists and quite a lot of money.

Bottom line

In principle, all Grant tuning can be the same, whether for a sedan body or for a liftback or station wagon. There is a difference, literally in one or two parts, which can be installed on a sedan, but impossible on a station wagon, and so on.

In general, if you have the means, desire, and a large amount of money, then you can also use your imagination, and then tuning your iron friend will simply know no bounds.

For comfort

Tee - two sockets, two USB - very necessary

The very first Grants came with a regular cigarette lighter, that is, you can’t insert anything else into it except the cigarette lighter. The best option is this one. And a tee, and two USB inputs. Everything is very convenient and practical.

Cigarette lighter with "ALI" in a standard ashtray niche

Buy → (price from 287 rubles).

Stainless steel door sills

Looks awesome. Immediately adds +100500 to the beauty of your Granta. I am delighted.

Overlay for doorway

In the trunk. Here God himself commanded!

Buy → (price from 800 rubles)

Protective cover against children's feet on the back of the seat

If you have children, then this is simply a MAST-HAVE, as they say over the hill! And in our opinion, we can’t live without it. I ordered two pieces, the Chinese sent different colors, asshole. I put it on and don’t worry.

Protective cape for front seats

Buy → (price from 100 rubles)

Seat headrest pillow

Controversial thing. I like it, it gets dirty a lot in the summer from sweat. But it’s more convenient with her. First I ordered a regular one, then I ordered one made from leather, but to make it sound cooler, I’ll say this, I ordered it from ECO-LEATHER!

Headrest pillow

Link to product (price from 400 rubles)

Net pockets in the trunk

They are attached to the upholstery using Velcro and hold up very well. The mesh itself is made like a pocket, which is convenient. I'm happy as an elephant.

Mesh pocket in the trunk. Take two at once.

Buy → (price from 124 rubles)

Protective cover for door closers

A useful and universal thing to prevent dirt from accumulating in the door closer and washing out the lubricant. It costs a penny, but it’s quick to put on! Protects against rust!

Door closer protection

Buy → (price from 94 rubles)

Cell phone pocket

A handy thing to keep your cell phone from dangling. Puts on with Velcro. I attached panels to the beard to the left of the gearbox. It doesn't take up a lot of space, and it's very convenient.

Pocket for small items on the dashboard

Buy → (price from 100 rubles)

Dashboard mats

Cool stuff. They add charm to the salon. But then I put it away and didn’t get it out. I'll take it apart in the trunk and put it back on.

Dashboard mats

Buy → (price from 300 rubles)

Additional recommendations

Already in the base, each Lada Granta is equipped with metal protection for the power unit. Of course, this option also provides some protection, but it is much better to buy a higher quality part. The liftback's impressive ground clearance will not help avoid damage as a result of overcoming road obstacles. Owner reviews show that in this case, liftback tuning is carried out using the appropriate spare parts from the Lada Kalina model.

Don't forget to install fender liners (aka "lockers"). They will provide reliable protection of the body from dirt and moisture, which will significantly facilitate the fight against corrosion processes. Some motorists think that fender liners prevent normal ventilation of the body space, as a result of which the metal begins to rust literally before our eyes. But in reality, it all depends on the quality of the locker installation. If you do everything correctly and don’t check the body again, you will only get benefits.

The basic equipment of the car includes 14-inch steel wheels, which spoil the whole picture. And the body on them looks very “heavy”. The problem can be solved by installing wheels with a diameter of 15 inches. And it will be much easier to overcome obstacles on the road. In some cases, tuners even use 16- and 17-inch rims. True, you will have to fork out for low-profile tires. This Lada Granta tuning option is only relevant for residents of megacities with good roads.

External mirrors with heating and electric adjustment - this will not surprise anyone, so they should be installed by default. The heating activation is connected to the heated rear window button, so this function will not require further attention.

Tinting is an integral attribute of a modernized car. However, do not forget that the film should not be used on headlights, because this directly affects the safety of the car. If you decide to tint your rear lights, we recommend that you read our recommendations.

Where to begin

Deep tuning of the new Lada Granta sedan should not be started before the end of the warranty period - this may result in refusal of free service. When purchasing a car ex-showroom, experienced craftsmen recommend using only external modifications that are decorative in nature. If the warranty does not matter, you can begin to modernize the engine and chassis.

Experienced experts recommend modifying cars that are in good technical condition. Therefore, before making any modifications, you will need to get the car in order.

External tuning of Lada Granta FL sedan

Often, the factory settings of the suspension and power plant are sufficient for the user. Car enthusiasts want to modernize the exterior parts of the body, decorative trim, and interior panels. The degree and depth of modification depends on the financial capabilities and imagination of the car owner.

Body panels

If you have no experience in self-modification, you should start with exterior decoration.

Installing tuning bumpers, door sills, mirrors, and designer wheels allows you to transform your car relatively inexpensively and quickly. Some connoisseurs prefer to install additional elements in the interior, or change the factory ones.

Typically the body tuning procedure looks like this.

The store selects the required part.
Buy paint of the required color. Typically, retrofit body panels are supplied to the market coated with a primer.
The car is washed thoroughly - it is recommended to use car shampoo or special soap. Particles of dust and dirt can prevent the repair from being carried out efficiently.
The car is driven into a well-lit garage, where the repair process takes place.
Next, the factory parts are removed and new ones are installed in their place.
The car is painted and polished.

Next comes the alteration of the interior, dashboard, door cards, and steering wheel.

Some car enthusiasts cover the panels with Alcantara, change the upholstery of the seats, or even install racing buckets.

Shumka

The next step is for motorists to enhance the factory sound insulation. Factory panels are designed to partially dampen vibration and absorb noise.

To properly “roll up” the car you will need to spend a lot of money. The panels are glued in two layers (the simplest method).

Bitumen sheets. If the car will not compete in competitions, it is enough to use 2-3 mm bitumen. The sheets are cut to size and rolled onto the metal surface with a roller.
Tuning of the Lada Granta fl sedan continues at the stage of installation of soundproofing slabs (splen). The sheets are rolled on top of the vibration insulation. Typically, users choose a layer thickness of no more than 10 mm.

If desired, you can use thicker panels, which will only improve the result.

Some craftsmen advise first reading the literature on exactly how and in what places insulating material should be applied. If you don’t have enough experience, you can make a lot of mistakes that reduce efficiency.

Photos will tell you what a similar tuning of the Lada Granta sedan looks like.

Acoustics

A separate category is the modernization of the car’s acoustic system. The factory setting is only suitable for listening to the radio in a traffic jam, not music at full volume.

The main requirement when installing more productive music in a car is the competent selection of noise insulation and vibration-absorbing layer

You should also decide what is important – volume or quality

Additionally, you should consult with specialists. It often turns out to be possible to build high-quality acoustics for reasonable money. The main thing is knowledge of the compatibility of individual blocks and experience in their installation.

First you need to make some noise:

Only then mount all the elements tightly.

It is also recommended to connect a technician after installation to calibrate the player and speakers.

Do-it-yourself Lada Granta liftback tuning

Although the Lada Granta in a liftback body is a modern car, which is offered in a large number of trim levels, many owners still try to change and modify something in it, making the car different from the standard. Various tuning options allow you to make changes both to the car as a whole and to its individual systems and components. It’s worth looking at such improvements in more detail.

Engine

Almost every owner would like to drive a more powerful and dynamic car. The weakest version of the Lada-Grant, the liftback, develops only 87 hp, and the most powerful engine version has a power of 106 hp, which is also unable to provide decent dynamics to the car. You can make the power unit more playful without serious intervention in the design of the unit in the following way:

Installing a zero resistance air filter. For these purposes, a “nulevik” filter is used, through which more air can be supplied to the cylinders. Thus, it will be possible to slightly increase the power of the unit.

In addition to the listed engine upgrade options, you can install an electronic gas pedal. This element will ensure the most accurate response of the power unit to pedal pressure. New versions of such elements have an additional module that allows the driver to select the desired driving mode.

With a more serious approach to modernizing the Lada-Grant engine in the liftback body, you can install a turbocharger, forged pistons and bore the cylinders. If you listen to the recommendations of experts, then such modifications must be carried out comprehensively, since equipping the car with only a turbine can lead to damage to the pistons as a result of the increased load. Also, if you install only forged elements, then there will be no increase in power.

Chassis

In addition to engine modifications, the vehicle's chassis (suspensions, levers, etc.) can also be modernized. The model in question has a soft suspension designed for driving on good roads. Any changes to the suspension can make it stiffer, which will have a positive effect on handling, but at the same time reduce comfort. Changes can be made to the rear suspension by reducing the number of spring coils by exactly one. To give the body rigidity when cornering, you can install strut extensions on the front end, the same as on the Kalina.

To lower the Granta liftback suspension, you can choose one of the following methods:

replacing the suspension with a design with variable ground clearance. In this way, the shock absorbers are given autonomous rigidity. In summer, the car can be lowered and raised in winter;
Replacing the standard suspension with a new one with a lower landing. In this case, an appropriate set of springs and shock absorbers is selected;
installation of low profile tires. This option allows you to reduce the seating position and improve vehicle handling;
equipping a car with lowered springs without replacing shock-absorbing elements. This option will only be suitable for city driving.

In addition to the above modifications, you can make the following changes to the suspension:

install triangular levers, which will increase the rigidity of the unit, ensure the base is raised up to 3 cm and make it possible to adjust the caster in the range from 1 to 4° in negative values;
install a subframe. The element will add rigidity to the body, the suspension will receive more powerful mounts, the engine will have additional protection, the wheelbase will increase by 15 mm, and the likelihood of the front end diving during braking will be reduced;

If we consider changes to the brake system, the simplest tuning option is to replace the standard brake discs with larger ones. In this case, when installing R14 wheels instead of standard R13, no modifications will be required.

Foreign-made brake pads can be installed together with the discs. Discs on the Lada-Granta liftback can be installed, for example, by Brembo (article: 09.8903.75), and pads - by Fiat (article: 13.0460–2813.2).

Video: lowering the landing using the example of “Grants” in a sedan body

Appearance

Exterior tuning is quite diverse and depends only on the imagination and financial capabilities of the car owner. To change the appearance, you can install or replace the following elements:

roof rails These products are to some extent capable of correcting some errors in the control system. They differ in both weight and degree of aerodynamics. Installing such elements gives the car an individual character;

Salon

A lot of attention is paid to tuning the interior, since this is where the owner and passengers spend most of the time.

Steering wheel cover

One of the first interior elements to be changed is the steering wheel. Some owners change it to a sports one with a smaller diameter. However, you need to take into account that driving a car becomes not very comfortable. Therefore, this option for upgrading the steering wheel is not for everyone. In addition, the steering wheel can be covered with leather to make it attractive, but to get a quality result you will have to visit a specialized service. You can also resort to a simpler option - installing a ready-made cover. The product is quite simply mounted, tightened with threads, and, if necessary, removed without any problems. When selecting a cover, you should take into account the overall design of the Lada-Grant liftback interior.

Armrest

Another interior element that can be improved during the tuning process is the armrest. The choice of this part today is quite diverse, but since such products are mainly made in China, the use of such a product can lead to the most negative impressions. The fact is that the body of the armrests is made of plastic, which cracks when exposed to the sun. The fastening of the part also leaves much to be desired. When opening and closing, a creak appears, the objects inside make a rather loud ringing sound, which also does not bring any pleasure. Despite many shortcomings, Chinese armrests can be modified if desired, eliminating the negative aspects. To do this, the internal space is lined with dense foam rubber, and the outside of the product is sheathed with any finishing material (fabric, leather, Alcantara, etc.).

Backlight

The interior lighting of the Granta liftback looks rather weak. There are several ways to improve the situation, but the most common is to install LED elements. To do this, the standard interior lamp is dismantled and the diffuser is removed. For illumination, purchase an LED strip with 18 elements, divide it into 3 equal parts and mount it with double-sided tape to the inside of the lampshade. Power is supplied to the tape from the wires connected to the lampshade, taking into account the polarity.

After upgrading the lighting, it is recommended to check the wiring with a multimeter for short circuits and, if the latter is detected, the fault should be repaired.

Torpedo and instrument panel

One of the interior elements that sets the overall aesthetics of the interior is the dashboard. Initially, this detail was made in gray shades, which clearly does not add beauty to the interior. If desired, the panel can be modified to make it more attractive. The following list of tools and materials will be needed:

dye;
primer on plastic;
solvent;
acrylic lacquer;
compressor.

Other car improvements

External mirrors can be equipped with turn signals, heating and electrical adjustment. When improving Grants-Liftback, we must not forget about tinting. However, it is not recommended to use film on headlights, as this will affect the safety of the machine.

The Granta motor would benefit from strong protection from below. The car is produced with standard steel protection, which should be replaced with a tuning version. Engine protection from Kalina is often used for this brand of car.

To make the lower edge of the trunk on the Grant-Liftback look more modern and stylish, it is advisable to install a small lip spoiler on it. You should choose products painted in the body color. This element will not greatly increase the dimensions of the car, but will have a positive effect on the aerodynamic performance.

Among other things, the spoiler will protect the glass from dirt. If you think that external tuning in a Lada-Granta-Liftback car using such a part will ruin the appearance, then don’t worry. After all, the small spoiler fits perfectly with the overall design of this car.

If you want to make a racing car out of the Lada Granta, you will definitely have to think about the fender liners. Lockers made of polymer material will help protect your car from splashes of dirt, impacts from pebbles and other road debris.

Important Details

The factory equipment of any Lada Granta requires the presence of steel engine protection. This part serves its purpose, but if you have the opportunity to provide the motor with better protection, we advise you to take advantage of it. Those who often come across Grant tuning claim that engine protection from Kalina is perfect for this car.

Every racing car should have fender liners or lockers. If you install fender liners made of polymer material, they will perform important functions - they will absorb any impacts from pebbles and other road debris, protect the car from splashes of dirt, which in turn will protect the body from abrasive wear. Some car owners think that fender liners can interfere with the ventilation of the body space, which is why the metal will quickly rust. But such fears have no basis. If you do not drill the body when installing lockers, they will only bring benefits.

If you start tuning wheels, then the standard 13-inch ones should be replaced with 15-inch ones that are more neat in appearance. The base wheels make the Lada Granta look heavier. In addition, new wheels will make the process of moving on uneven roads more pleasant and comfortable. Granta will also feel great on sixteen- or even seventeen-inch wheels with low-profile tires. But this option is applicable for good roads.

Exterior mirrors can be equipped with electrical adjustment, turn signals and even heating, which will be very useful in winter. Heated mirrors can be easily synchronized with the rear window heating system.

In Germany, at one time it was fashionable to design a car to resemble a convertible. This effect was achieved by covering the roof with leather. There is no need to do this with Granta. But instead of leather, you can use vinyl film, which will not only give the car a more stylish look, but also protect the roof from damage. If you stick film on the glass, Granta's image will become mysterious. But don't get carried away with too dark tinting, because traffic rules prohibit the use of such accessories. Remember that safety is much more important than looking cool.

Don't forget to watch the test drive of the tuned factory version of the Lada Grant with a sporty character from the inimitable Zhorik Revazov:

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Alexander Stepanoff April 2, 2015

Published in: Russian cars

Tags: Tuning, chip tuning

A few touches to increase power

If you decide to take tuning seriously and take on the engine, don’t rush. Having bought a new car, it is stupid to immediately start rebuilding the engine. First you need to break in the car, drive at least five thousand kilometers. Perhaps, after grinding in the parts and mechanisms, the sensations while driving will be wonderful and you will not want to change anything.

However, there is a small list of measures that need to be taken. A zero-resistance air filter will make it easier for your vehicle to “breathe.” After installing the filter, the amount of oxygen in the combustion chambers will increase by 6%. The value may be smaller depending on the number of engine revolutions. This will lead to an increase in power output. An updated exhaust kit will help increase the percentage of Granta's power. If the pipes are larger, the cylinders will be better ventilated, which will lead to a decrease in the resistance to the circulation of exhaust gases.

For daring racers, a sparkling muffler with tailpipes is a must-have option. This will make the car look more modern and stylish.

It is important not to neglect the chip tuning of the Lada Granta. If you reflash your car computer, you will be able to optimize your interaction with the car. Chip tuning will adjust your car to your usual driving style, this will help reduce fuel consumption and increase engine power

Chip tuning will adjust your car to your usual driving style, this will help reduce fuel consumption and increase engine power.

Another useful detail is the electronic gas pedal. It must be installed before performing chip tuning. An electronic pedal will help the control unit respond more accurately and quickly to any driver actions. This will also have a beneficial effect on fuel consumption. Advanced electronic pedals have a personal control unit on which you can switch modes.

Deep tuning of a Granta engine is usually not complete without installing forged metal piston parts, boring the cylinders, as well as installing a nitrogen accelerator and turbine on the engine. If you are interested in such changes, experts advise making them in a comprehensive manner, otherwise turbocharging the engine from the basic configuration will significantly increase the risk of pistons failure in the event of extreme loads. Forged parts are not cheap, so their installation must be justified by concerns about increasing the performance of the fuel supply system.

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It is important to understand that if you have increased engine power, to consolidate the result you need to strengthen the brake system, it is also advisable to redo the transmission and pay attention to the suspension. If this is not done, the car will not surprise you for long, but will soon return to its original state.

Sports tuning of the Lada Granta engine: increasing power and performance

Sports engine tuning Grants can be divided into:

external;
functional.

LADA GRANTA SPORT

It all depends on how much the owner wants to change the performance of the engine, and what is the purpose of its modernization. In any case, the result will become obvious - polished and bored engine parts will improve its performance properties, as well as increase heat transfer and performance.

If the car enthusiast intends to seriously influence the power and efficiency indicators, then in this case the following will be relevant:

chip tuning;
installation of a “spider”;
replacement of the exhaust gas removal system.

Chip tuning involves adjusting the ECU program, thanks to which the car starts to move faster, develop speed and accelerate faster in sport style. There is also improved performance at low speeds and faster response of engine systems when the gas pedal is pressed.

"Spider" is an alternative to the standard exhaust system, allowing exhaust gases to be removed from the cylinders faster. Thanks to the “spider” it is possible to increase the power and agility of the car. At the same time, the noise of the engine after tuning resembles the operation of a forced sports engine.

CHIP engine tuning

Replacing the exhaust system consists of installing a sports version of the muffler and an exhaust pipe, which, as a rule, consists of a double pipe. The forward flow does not retain exhaust gases in the exhaust system, which improves engine performance and gives the car a sporty character due to the dual exhaust pipe and the pleasant sound of the car.

Exterior change

Do-it-yourself modification of the Lada Grant can begin with modifying the appearance of the car and modernizing its aerodynamic characteristics. Installing a front bumper with a modernized water intake makes it possible to provide better airflow to the brake system and power unit.

Also included in the tuning section of the model in question is the conversion of turn signals to be compatible with side lights. To work you will need a soldering iron, wires, LEDs and insulating material. A standard lamp with two contacts is changed to an analog version with three terminals by laying wiring from the dimensions to the base.

The connection diagram looks like this:

The contact is connected to the common ground;
In addition, through 12 V it is in contact with the dimensions (5 V) and turn signals (25 V);
As a result, when the dimensions are activated, a lower-power filament will light up, and the turning on of the direction indicators is accompanied by the lighting of more powerful lamp filaments.

One of the conditions for the long-term service of a car is caring for its body. One of the methods that can prolong its operation is polishing. The coating prevents the formation of corrosion and refreshes the overall appearance of the machine. The car should be polished in a dry garage or outside in consistently warm, but not hot, weather.

After washing and drying the vehicle, it is necessary to apply polish to the body and, using slow movements using a machine and a special nozzle, rub the product into the body at medium speed.

To perform this type of work at home, you will need the following tools and equipment:

Polishing machine and corresponding attachments;
Polish;
Water.

Wax finish is the cheapest, but requires updating after 2-3 months. Teflon polish is an analogue of the previous variation. Makes the color of the car more saturated. Withstands up to 7-8 washes without loss of effect. The best options are epoxy and varnish treatments, which have high performance and do not require updating for 6-9 months.

Basics of mechanical tuning

The Lada Granta, which comes off the manufacturer's production line, has shortcomings and these little things can already be replaced after the first run-in of the car. The accelerator pedal responds weakly, traction at the bottom behaves indirectly, the car itself switches to powerful mode only after the driver presses the pedal all the way. Drivers want to get power out earlier. The power drops significantly even after turning on the air conditioner. This problem is solved after minor changes at a high degree of engine boost. Changes are being made to the intake and exhaust elements, the ShPG parts are replaced, the camshaft is reconfigured and the engine displacement is significantly increased. In the workshop, first of all, the engine controller is reconfigured, which corrects the original industrial firmware of the car. Tuning allows you to reduce fuel consumption, increase efficiency and power delivered to the car in the initial stages, as well as improve torque.

Result

After chip tuning is carried out, you will notice the following improvements:

the car will sharply pick up speed and stop stalling after pressing the gas pedal;
acceleration will be smooth and without jerking;
if you need to overtake, you can quickly accelerate to maximum speed;
the car will consume less fuel;
power will increase;
traction and dynamics will improve.

general information

Headlight settings are lost for a variety of reasons - from off-road conditions to minor traffic accidents.

Symptoms can also vary, for example, problems with low beams most often arise due to a broken relay or fuse.

Let’s also make a reservation that the headlight corrector installed on Grants can only compensate for the different load of the car, however, the car owner must level the horizontal plane independently.

The main reason for adjusting the headlights is the lack of light when illuminating the road, which has several possible reasons:

Typically, a car that comes off the assembly line is adjusted to the weight of the average car owner (75 kg). If your body weight differs from the weight specified in the settings, then it is better to carry out the adjustment immediately after purchasing the car;
If the hydraulic corrector breaks down, which results in bending of the headlights and difficulty making adjustments;
After driving off-road;
When buying a used car, since in this case the headlights were adjusted by the previous owner of the car to suit his own needs and weight.

Let's take a closer look at hydraulic correctors. These devices are installed on cars by the manufacturer and are designed to adjust the headlights higher or lower, depending on the degree of load on the car.

Since they do not have automatic adjustment, the adjustment must be carried out independently; the controls for the corrector are located at the light switch.

The zero position corresponds to a car with one person in the cabin (driver).

The operating principle of the device is as follows:

the corrector cylinder is controlled using a handle;
the cylinder is responsible for adjusting the pressure level in the tubes going to the pusher;
the pushers are located directly in the headlights, and the higher the pressure in the tube rises, the more actively the liquid located in the inside of the pusher will press on the rod;
The most important position for adjusting headlights is the position in which the rod is located.

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If the corrector breaks down, which often results in one of the headlights stopping responding to it, the pusher needs to be repaired - it is its failure that in the vast majority of cases leads to a malfunction of the device as a whole. There are two methods for repairing a pusher. The first of them does not provide for its subsequent adjustment; to implement this technique you will need:

Remove the broken pusher from the headlight;
Warm up the pusher tube (this will give it greater elasticity), and then remove the pusher from it;
Tighten the self-tapping screw from the side of the tube (be sure to screw it at an angle, the degree of protrusion of the rod directly depends on the depth of the screw);
Then adjust the length of the screw to get the final result you need.

The second method involves returning the hydraulic corrector to a fully functional state. To do this you need:

Remove the pusher from the headlight;
After warming the tube, remove it from the pusher;
Try to move the pusher using pliers (the device will not function if there is not enough liquid in it or there is no proper pressure);
When the rod moves, antifreeze is pumped into the pusher (using a conventional syringe), after which the system is put back together;
If there is no movement of the rod, you should pump a small amount of antifreeze into the pusher (to the required level), and try to develop the rod;
The optimal level of liquid inside the pusher can be determined both experimentally and by comparing a faulty hydraulic corrector with a working device.

Do-it-yourself: modification of Lada Grant and Kalina

LADA > Kalina

LADA > Granta

The announcement of the Lad recall caused mixed reactions. Some shook their heads meaningfully, saying that this was to be expected, while others, on the contrary, regarded the news as a change for the better. After all, this is the first time that the Volzhsky Automobile Plant is conducting such a global and noisy campaign to eliminate faults.

Our opinion did not coincide with either one or the other. First of all, let’s reassure the owners: it’s okay, there’s no need to grab your head and rush headlong to the dealer. Even in the plant’s recommendations, sent to all technical centers for the modification of these models, the words “possible” and “if necessary” appear repeatedly. As confirmation: on the machine on which these flaws were eliminated, there is nothing discouraging. Therefore, we are ready to say with confidence: the promotion is largely of an advertising nature.

It is more likely to draw attention to the product than to eliminate serious design flaws

Important point: gas pedal

VAZ does not equip all models of its products with an electronic version of the gas pedal. If it is not on your Lada Grant Sport, tuning will include replacing the mechanics with electronics. This pedal provides the control unit with the ability to more accurately and quickly respond to the driver’s actions. The dosing of the force developed by the engine becomes jewelry-precise. An additional positive point is more economical fuel consumption.

If your Lada has an electronic pedal, you may encounter another problem: insufficient response to pressing the accelerator. It indicates that the throttle valve is operating with some delay. The owners of the Lada Granta Sport car figured out how to solve the problem long ago: tuning should be supplemented with a booster - a device that amplifies the signal. Its installation is elementary and does not require any special knowledge or specific tools. The booster is installed between the electronic control unit and the accelerator within half an hour. When changing gears, the acceleration gap disappears and the car accelerates in a shorter period of time.

Why replace the gas pedal?

The gas pedal is an element that determines the efficiency of movement and driver comfort.

By installing an electronically driven pedal as part of tuning the interior of the Lada Granta Liftback, the driver will receive smoother pedal movements and high sensitivity to engine speed. This component will greatly simplify movement due to increased control capabilities.

Rear shelf

Tuning the rear shelves is very similar between Lada models due to the fact that the stock often serves as a demarcation for the luggage compartment, thereby making it in some cases more voluminous and convenient. If the luggage compartment is needed to transport large loads, then it is advisable not to change anything; in other cases, the free space can be used for an acoustic installation, which is covered with leather material over synthetic padding. It looks especially beautiful when the entire interior design is made in the style of leatherette or natural analogue material.