What is the Renault Logan car like? First of all, this is the enormous popularity that it has gained in the vast domestic market thanks to the combination of low price and European build quality. This car belongs to the class of family cars, which is why its popularity is so high.
This car combines new and time-tested technologies that were able to produce a car with such qualities as:
- Reliability of the design;
- High level of security;
- Wide availability of replacement parts;
- Easy care;
- High maintainability;
- Large salon, where a family of 4-5 people can easily fit;
- Good adaptation to domestic realities;
- High technical characteristics laid down.
But even despite all this, who said that you can’t, for example, do tuning a Renault Logan with your own hands. After all, factory assembly is one thing, but making something unique is completely different.
In addition, due to its popularity, finding all the necessary parts will not be difficult, and due to its versatility, you can even choose something more non-standard.
Therefore, tuning the Renault Logan dashboard with your own hands can be something incredibly interesting.
Rear bumper
This detail should look harmonious with the entire image of the car. In addition, the rear bumper must have a large ventilation area.
Their shape is unusual and intricate, with beautiful air vents along the edges. This will facilitate the rapid removal of air that is removed from under the bottom of the car.
The rear bumper with a large air collector is designed to pass accumulated air pressure under the car body. This design directly affects the pressure decrease as the difference increases. Attaching a new stylish rear bumper with your own hands will be problematic. It is best to contact specialists.
The bumper design includes two deflectors on the sides, which improve ventilation of the rear arch. Thanks to such parts, the rear brakes are ventilated to cool them. This allows you to reduce air turbulence under the wheel spaces of the car.
Virtual 3D car tuning
3D tuning can be carried out either using special software or using website tools when interacting with the modeling interface. External body tuning must be carried out in accordance with the layout of the car. Possibilities for virtual tuning include darkening or lightening parts, installing different colors, and selecting original elements for a specific car model. Virtual 3D car tuning is used with airbrushes to create a unique body image. Even an ordinary motorist can create his own upgrade using online 3D modeling services; the interface of such sites is designed to embody design talents, regardless of knowledge of decorative painting technologies or equipping cars with accessories.
For example, the “3D Tuning OOO” service provides the user with tools for selecting suitable elements of a car’s exterior design:
- wheel rims;
- aerodynamic body kit;
- bumpers;
- air intakes;
- backlight;
- glass tinting, etc.
This site provides free online modeling and is popular among fans of cars of various brands.
Popular 3D tuning programs provide more extensive functionality. With the help of software, you can work hard on the appearance of the car before turning it into metal. We draw your attention to the fact that external tuning is, among other things, reliable protection against car theft.
The function of selecting alloy wheels for cars of various brands is available in the Tuning Car Studio SK2 program. Conveniently, digital photographs downloaded from a smartphone or camera are used for modeling. The resulting images can then be printed on a printer.
Optics
Do you want to make your car recognizable? Then do optics tuning for Renault Logan. You can buy a good xenon for 7 thousand rubles. You can install it either independently or at a service station. Many motorists still like “angel eyes”, which can be bought in car dealerships for about 3 thousand rubles. Do-it-yourself modifications to Renault Logan may include tinting the rear lights. Replacing them can cost about 7-8 thousand rubles. Many experts also recommend installing beautiful fog lights, the price of which ranges from 2 to 4 thousand rubles.
Lattice
Another element of the external restyling of the Renault Logan is an improved radiator grille. It is very easy to carry out such modifications to Renault Logan yourself. You can find a new stylish grille for 3-5 thousand rubles.
Today this tuning can be done in two ways:
- Painting in the color of the standard grille (most often the shade chosen is similar to the body covering).
- Covering the grille or completely replacing it with a more sophisticated and stylish analogue.
On the automotive market you can find many manufacturing companies that sell modified front grilles. In most cases, upgraded versions are superior in performance to factory parts. In separate workshops they can make a custom-made grille taking into account all your wishes.
Changing your appearance
Renault Logan Ladies of driving Logbook Replacing the lever and two stabilizer struts
It is not surprising that first of all, the modification of the Renault Logan of the first and second phases begins with the exterior. Judging by numerous photos on the Internet, there are no limits to the driver’s imagination. You can install various covers on bumpers and the body, tint, and stick various protective films and stickers on the glass.
The front bumper is most often subject to tuning: in the photo on the Internet you can find an endless list of modified parts of various styles, price categories and, of course, workmanship.
In addition, often in addition to the linings, special wheel arch extensions are installed, which somewhat increase the dynamic characteristics of the car, but first of all, give the Renault Logan sporty agility, bright style and undoubted originality. In the photo, all the parts are painted in the color of the body, and this is not without reason, because when purchasing spare parts for modifying the Renault Logan of both phases, it is worth considering that subsequently they must be painted. In this case, painting in the body color is not at all necessary. In the photo you can often find variations in which the arches stand out in contrast with a black or, conversely, white shade.
Another idea is to install an improved muffler. Moreover, it can be double, expanded, have a complex shape and style. Of course, such parts, depending on the manufacturer, have very different quality and prices. However, most often you will find a single extended muffler covered in chrome. This can greatly increase the attractiveness of the car in traffic.
Tinting has recently become increasingly popular for Renault Logan. And we’re not just talking about tinting the front and rear windows. More and more often, rear lights are being modified in this way. It is difficult to call such changes practical. Drivers complain that after this it becomes difficult to see the turn signals, brake lights and the operation of other signal lamps. But the owners of the first and second phases claim that they purchase a special film that only slightly shades the glass from the inside and allows you to easily view the operation of all lamps.
Spoiler
There are plenty of such parts for tuning on sale, so finding them in stores is very easy. The average price of a spoiler ranges from 3-5 thousand rubles. To attach the spoiler yourself, first mark the location of this structure on the bumper. Next you need to make holes. Be sure to treat them with sanding paper and finishing paint, which will help prevent corrosion. Use a standard wrench to install the new spoiler. Modifying Renault Logan with your own hands is quick and easy, but it is important to prepare all the tools in advance.
Brushes
Many car enthusiasts may not like the operation of windshield wiper blades. Quite often, the cleaning zone of the right brush in the upper part does not overlap the zone of the left brush. That is, there is a dirty triangle hanging ugly in the middle. When the right brush moves back from the dirty area to the cleaned surface, you can see with the naked eye that dirt begins to flow off. To get rid of this drawback, we recommend installing frameless wipers, for example, from Bosch, Denso, Champion or Alca.
Do-it-yourself modifications to Renault Logan 2 can be done quickly, but you should still have the skills to work with such tuning. When replacing frameless wiper blades, be sure to cover your car's windshield with a thick blanket. If the wiper accidentally falls under the influence of a spring, this will help maintain the integrity of the glass.
Trunk
Do-it-yourself modifications to Renault Logan 1 also concern improving the trunk. The car is not small, but it also has hidden reserves. The factory spare tire is located in the niche “face up”; its internal volume is not used in any way. If the wheel is turned over, the tow rope and other small things that are usually found in the trunk of every driver fit perfectly into the space.
And so that half of the trunk is still level, experts advise covering the spare tire with a split plywood cover. The halves of such a homemade cover are connected by a sheet of thin sound insulation, the thickness of which does not exceed 3 mm. This articulated joint further reduces noise and vibration.
General modification of the interior space in Renault Logan
Interior tuning or engine tuning involves obtaining specific changes to certain elements in the interior. Today there are many materials, the use of which will achieve the expected result. These include products from:
- genuine leather;
- Alcantara;
- vinyl;
- velor, etc.
To achieve the highest quality when tuning the interior, or even tuning the engine, along with the specified modifications and modifications, it is recommended to resort to noise and vibration insulation with the addition of a high-level audio system.
The implementation of such a program, when you are tuning the interior, or additionally tuning the engine on a Renault Logan, will require considerable financial investments. To avoid unpleasant moments, it is recommended to entrust these activities to specialists.
Leather-trimmed steering wheel and gear knob
Some owners are inclined to modify and modify the upholstery of the gearshift lever handle and steering wheel rim in Renault Logan with their own hands. To minimize the risk of material damage, the steering wheel and gearshift knob are covered in the following sequence:
- Determine the size of the steering wheel and make a template. For this purpose, wrap the steering wheel with tape, only then mark the seam. It's better to use a marker for this.
- Using a sharp knife, make cuts along the seam line, and then remove the pattern from the steering rim.
- Use the template to mark the material.
- Make a stitch along the edges of the leather using a thick thread.
- Now sew the two edges of the strip along the inner surface.
- Place the ring cover on the steering wheel and sew it together. The needle should be passed through the seam in such a way as to create gaps. This type of seam is called macrame.
- The same principle applies to covering the handbrake lever.
Injuries
I once cut my hand on the sharp top edge of the luggage compartment. It is shown with an arrow in the photo. To prevent this from happening in the future, I covered the dangerous edge with wide tape along the entire length of the opening (photo 6).
There are quite wide gaps between the front edge of the hood and the trim. Through them, a lot of dirt gets into the engine compartment. The gaps above the headlights are especially large. To seal, we used self-adhesive sound insulation 8 mm thick.
A sheet of material 150x100 cm costs about 300 rubles. Strips 17–18 mm wide were cut from it.
The inside of the hood along the edge was thoroughly wiped with a rag containing white spirit, traces of anticorrosive were removed, and only then the seal was glued on (photo 2).
They did the same with the headlights. (photo 3). By the way, if you do not have a sealant of the required thickness, you can use a thin one in several layers.
Cabin filter
Significant savings in the production of Renault Logan were also reflected in the absence of such an important element as a cabin filter. This small part is cheap and there is space in the ventilation system for the filter. However, the plant saved money on this.
Only in 2011 did cars with factory filters begin to be produced. Owners of previously produced cars install these parts themselves, because it is not difficult. You will need the filter itself. You also need to cut out the plastic plug and insert the filter element. Literally every motorist can handle the modification of Renault Logan Phase 2 with his own hands. After installing the filter, the cabin will be much cleaner. However, it needs to be changed from time to time.
Carrying out modifications to the Renault Logan with your own hands, a photo of which we provided above, it is quite possible to make a sports model out of an angular car, obviously it will not work. However, it is quite possible to add many attractive aspects to its exterior.
For practical drivers
Not all tuning comes down to just changing the appearance and style of the Renault Logan. Often, it is the technical content of the Renault Logan that is modified, which allows you to individually customize the driving characteristics of the car and make it more comfortable, dynamic and economical than the manufacturer did.
Despite the fact that Renault Logan has a standard ground clearance of 150mm, this is not enough for everyone.
A more competent and correct, from a material point of view, solution for Renault Logan is nothing more than installing spacers for the springs. They are small metal cylinders that are located between the spring and the component axle shaft. Thus, it turns out that without radical changes in the suspension design, it is possible to achieve an increase in ground clearance of up to several centimeters.
Many Renault Logan owners are not satisfied with the initial dynamics of the car. This is especially true for owners of the first phase of Renault Logan, who do not have the physical ability to have an engine with 16 valves, which has a more advanced design and provides much greater capabilities than the usual eight-valve engine. For this case, such a concept as engine chip tuning appeared. This procedure consists of introducing more advanced, modified software into the Renault Logan ECU, which allows you to increase power, torque, acceleration time and the overall dynamics of the car. In this case, fuel consumption can even decrease slightly compared to the original one.
