The road is a spoon for dinner. If this car had gone on sale on time, it could have become a real bestseller. Inexpensive, easy to maintain and repair, not too intimidating in appearance, in a word, the Lada Granta has everything we want from a people's car. But she also has an absolute mistake. The Granta is behind the times and today can no longer cause the excitement that VAZ was counting on when it was supposed to replace the classic 2107. Only with certain modifications will the Granta be able to look competitive on the market, and this is the work of the owner.
How to humanize Granta
Not a single Tolyatti car can boast of excellent build quality and materials, as well as the freshness of engineering solutions. Granta is no exception. It went on sale almost 15 years later than planned and its original mission to replace the VAZ 2107 in the minds of the buyer failed miserably.
A huge audience that wanted to see Tolyatti cars in their garages preferred more practical and modern Koreans and inexpensive European models, so a certain part of the buyer for VAZ was lost forever. A naked Granta, with a virtually empty interior, is record-breakingly cheap. No more than 450 thousand. However, there are no queues for it, and all because the outdated design and design can no longer provide sane competition.
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One of the popular types of tuning is interior tuning. And it is here that we offer you a large selection of all kinds of small and large spare parts and parts for a variety of purposes, ranging from replacing a broken spare part to a real cool change in the entire appearance of the interior. So let’s talk about all sorts of “pumping up the interior” of the Lada Grant and its modifications.
This type of car modernization is one of the most enjoyable, since you can replace the old and add a new one, in which you are surrounded by space while driving. In other words, while driving you will feel the innovations you are purchasing, which ultimately will allow you to truly choose “your plate” due to a wide range of replaceable elements, their style, color, shape and design.
Technical nuances of tuning Grants
However, there is a certain audience that will choose the Lada Granta. Do-it-yourself modifications will not stand in the way of those who have been fans of the brand for many years or for those who simply do not yet have the money for a more advanced car. We are not inclined to think that instant technical tuning of a new car can bring any positive results. The car must be run in and get used to both the owner and the conditions, and after that it can be modified as necessary.
If we talk about the Granta engine, then there is no need to isolate it. Absolutely the entire AvtoVAZ model range uses engines of a similar design, originally from the twentieth century, and they, naturally, require modifications. It is useless to want enormous power from the imperfect engines of Tolyatti small cars. All we can do is make life easier for the engine, and it, in turn, will give us several horsepower, noticeable, however, only on bench measurements.
Important Details
As standard, the Lada Granta is equipped with steel engine protection, which reliably performs its duties. If you want to strengthen the engine protection, you can use it from Kalina. To protect the liftback body from impacts, dirt and abrasive wear, tuning experts recommend using wheel arch liners made of polymer materials. Fears that fender liners can disrupt ventilation in the body space are absolutely groundless. If you don’t drill the body yourself when installing pokers, they will only be useful.
Having decided to tune liftback wheels, 13-inch ones are successfully replaced with 15-inch ones, which are distinguished by a more neat appearance. The update can improve the movement of Grants on uneven domestic roads. You can risk installing 16 or even 17-inch wheels, but this option is only suitable for traveling on good roads.
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Filters and exhaust system
And first of all, this is the installation of high-quality and expensive filter elements. They, like no other design element, affect the power, efficiency, and service life of the Granta engine. Installing a good zero-resistance filter will give the engine up to 10% additional oxygen, which will have a positive effect on the combustion process. The mixture will burn faster, without residues, and as a result, engine power will increase by several percent.
Tuning the exhaust system will also add a few percent of power to the engine. However, in the case of the exhaust manifold, you need to be careful and choose among the offers those companies that have already proven themselves. There is good quality steel, anti-corrosion treatment and successful exhaust routing schemes. 4-2-1 is an excellent manifold, especially well made and without the effect of parasitic swirl, it can simplify the exit of exhaust gases, and as a result, improve the purging of the cylinders at high engine speeds. We are not yet talking about refining the muffler itself, which can be either fancy or quite modest, but effective.
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.
Chip tuning Lada Granta
An undoubted advantage to engine performance will be competent chip tuning of the Lada Grant. Reflashing the electronic engine control unit will also give the car an additional increase in power, but what is more important in this case is, perhaps, the elasticity of operation, engine life and efficiency. An excellent solution could also be to install an electronic gas pedal on the Grant.
This will not only increase the sensitivity of the engine and reduce the reaction time to movement of the accelerator pedal, but will also make driving more comfortable. Precise fuel dosage will ensure both efficiency and improved vehicle dynamics as a whole. In addition, electronic gas pedal kits will allow you to regulate and switch engine operating modes based on the driver’s personal preferences.
Refinement of the Granta interior: installation of new lamps, alteration of the steering wheel
Some owners dream of making amazing interior lighting. Installing LED strips along the thresholds will ensure ease of installation. But tuning is available for the modern Lada Granta sedan with special thresholds with built-in lighting. They look impressive and can complement any salon.
New lamps will also help improve visibility in the car. Installing them is not difficult even for a beginner. You just need to connect the wires correctly. You can install tuning on the Grant in the form of new interior lights according to the following instructions:
1. The negative wire is removed from the battery.
2. The lampshade is removed from the plastic case (you need to pry it off with a flat screwdriver).
3. The strip with lamps is disconnected.
4. Use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the screws connecting the housing to the roof.
5. Carefully remove the housing and install the new lamp in the reverse order.
The photos of Granta's tuning look very interesting, which was carried out according to the described scheme with minor additions. For example, blue or purple LEDs can be used to illuminate the rear row and trunk. They will emphasize the uniqueness of the interior and create an amazing atmosphere. The service life of such elements is no less than that of conventional white LED lamps.
It will be more expensive to update the interior by installing a new leather steering wheel. You can carry out the installation yourself according to the attached instructions. This modern tuning of Granta photo, which can be seen on car portals, will give the car a solid look. Driving with a new wheel will be both more pleasant and convenient.
External tuning Grants
We have touched only on the monumental principles of tuning and modification of the Granta, but we should not forget also the small but unpleasant imperfections in the interior and exterior:
- replacing door seals, through which precipitation often gets directly into the interior;
- tuning the stove and sealing the air ducts;
- alteration of interior trim;
- dashboard refurbishment.
Also, in order to make your Grant stand out from the stream of similar Grants, it makes sense to think about using various kinds of external tuning kits, body kits and trunk spoilers, not to mention rims.
Any car, when it is well-groomed and modified by the hands of the owner, deserves attention and will be not just a vehicle in traffic, but a bright and stylish car. Good luck to everyone!
