Do-it-yourself tuning of VAZ 2110 interior elements

Not every owner is impressed by the stock design of the dozen's interior. Of course, everyone prefers to sit in a car that is not only beautiful, but also significantly different in appearance from its counterparts. Therefore, it is quite possible to tune a VAZ 2110 torpedo in 1 day with your own hands. This means that some modernization of the car's appearance should be carried out. This can be done by wrapping the torpedo with material. Which type will be chosen is determined by the creative imagination of the car owner.

I must say that this is not at all easy to do. You will have to spend a lot of work and time on this. This is understandable, because the body has a lot of bends and some places will simply have to be stitched together. The buttons located on the sides will cause particular trouble. First, the torpedoes are removed. This is done in order to make a pattern using them. Mark the places where the fabric will be sewn. At the same time, do not forget to leave an extra centimeter of fabric in order to overlap. When making a pattern, it is better to use thick Whatman paper. Anyone who is not comfortable with thread and needle is advised to turn to an experienced tailor for help.

In general, tuning a VAZ 2110 with your own hands is not an easy task, and before you start doing this, you should think very carefully and calculate your strengths and capabilities.

Instrument panel tuning

Content

No one will argue that each driver has his own taste preferences. The way he arranges his car to some extent reflects his character. Sometimes you can only be surprised at the versatility and uniqueness with which drivers do this.

All this fully applies to the instrument panel, the appearance of which can be changed using the following actions:

• Application of overlays. It is better if these are linings located on the top or sides. As an additional equipment, air ducts usually come with them. In the original version, wood trim is used. At the same time, VAZ 2110 tuning receives a big plus. This makes the car more respectable. In addition, this pad is equipped with a fastening mechanism, air ducts, and parts for connecting sensors.
• When the panel is removed, the car owner faces some difficulties. He can unscrew seven screws without difficulty, but the remaining two will have to be tinkered with. They will have to be broken out or, by lifting the panel, simply cut down. There shouldn't be any worries. The new panel will cover everything. Once the panel has been removed, it should be prepared for installation. The remainder of the factory material must be cut off, and the sides must be adjusted directly during installation. We should not forget about the need for sound insulation. Otherwise there will be squeaks in the future.
• Tuning 2110 with your own hands when replacing the instrument panel involves spending a certain amount of time. When the instrument panel is replaced, it must be completely dismantled. Anyone doing this for the first time will spend at least 6 hours on this procedure. In the future, it will take much less time.
• When tuning a VAZ 2110 with your own hands at home, some elements also change. This applies to individual functional parts. In this case, we can say that there is a VAZ 2110 tuning of spare parts.

Photo gallery: VAZ 2110 salons after tuning

Blue leatherette inserts blend seamlessly with the gray interior background

The car owner used leatherette and vinyl of the same color to decorate the interior

The interior of this “ten” is more like the cabin of a spaceship

This driver limited himself to only plastic inserts in the cabin and installing an armrest

The decoration of this interior is dominated by plastic and carpet

The panel is trimmed with red vinyl, the steering wheel is equipped with a braid of the same color

Here the emphasis is on leatherette and plastic inserts

An original and very contrasting color combination that makes the interior truly unique

This “ten” only features LED lighting for the floor and pedals

The seats have red leatherette covers, the doors have red plastic inserts

So, every car enthusiast can improve the interior of the VAZ 2110. The main thing in this matter is not to get carried away. Excess is not good for any business. And car tuning is no exception.

Instrument cluster

Algorithm of actions:

1. The negative wire should be disconnected from the battery.
2. Taking a screwdriver, unscrew the lower screws and the two upper fasteners that secure the trim.
3. Next, remove the exterior lighting switch.
4. Disconnect the wires for the fog light and heated rear window.
5. Unscrew the screws that secure the instrument cluster.
6. The combination should be carefully removed and the wiring harness terminals disconnected.

Now it is possible to completely change the scales. You can also install LED lighting.

Small tuning of the interior and engine

When modifying a car, you can provide the engine with a fairly good flow of air masses. Replacing the air filter with a more modern analogue will help increase engine power, which can reach 8%.

Installation of new optics

One of the modification options involves installing new optics. Tuning VAZ 2110 headlights with your own hands involves tinting them.

To do this, they use various methods, even to the point of simply painting them. Before painting the headlight, it must be removed. Of course, before painting it should be sanded and degreased. Heat-resistant paint should be used and the composition should be applied evenly.

Tuning tail lights

Don't forget about the taillights. In the factory version they clearly leave much to be desired. If you use the simplest option - painting, this will not affect the illumination at all.

Shumka

Anyone who decides to tune a VAZ 2110 with their own hands at home can also transform the interior. But for this you first need to stock up on upholstery and soundproofing material.

For upholstery of chairs, foam rubber is used, the thickness of which should be at least 5 mm. Aerosol glue is used to stick it on.

Replacing door trim

To modernize the interior, it is recommended to replace the door trim. You should choose a plastic that is softer than what is presented in the standard version.

The color is chosen at the discretion of the car owner. It can be single or combined. The choice of fabric insert is carried out in the same way. You can make niches where the speakers will be inserted.

Panel set

When such tuning is carried out, the following nuances are taken into account:

• The clips do not always fit in their place.
• The screws are longer in length than those located on the standard panel.
• The diameter of the niche for the speaker is 16 mm. The loudspeaker itself has a diameter of 13 cm. Therefore, it is necessary to use electrical tape and other sealing materials.
• If there is a mechanical window lifter on the rear door panel, the holes for the handles will be 2 cm larger. In this case, the gap is sealed with a special material.

Changing the door trim

Such tuning has the following advantages:

1. Externally, the car becomes more presentable.
2. It becomes possible to install speakers with a diameter of 16 cm.
3. You can quickly replace the fabric part.

Unfortunately, self-cladding also has its disadvantages:

• The panel is expensive, but has low quality.
• The panels have such parameters that it will not be possible to install them on a VAZ 2110 without modification.

If you have the desire and opportunity, then you can order the panels from a specialized company.

Improving instrument lighting

The dashboard lighting on the VAZ 2110 has never been bright, since it uses ordinary incandescent light bulbs. Therefore, drivers often replace them with LEDs. They are brighter. And they last longer.

Sequence of operations

To install the LEDs, you will first have to remove the instrument cluster from the panel. The light bulb sockets are located on the back wall of this unit, and there is no other way to reach them.

1. The steering wheel of the car is set to its lowest position.
2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew two self-tapping screws located above the devices.
3. After this, the decorative trim can be pulled out by pulling it towards you.
4. Below it there are 3 more screws that hold the instrument unit with light bulbs. The screws are unscrewed with the same Phillips screwdriver.
5. The instrument unit is removed. All wires are disconnected from the rear panel. The incandescent light bulbs are removed and replaced with LEDs.

   
   The arrows show the location of the backlight bulbs, which are replaced by LEDs

6. The block is installed in place, then the instrument panel is reassembled.

   
   LED backlit instrument panel looks much brighter

Engine and transmission

The main task of such manipulations is to make the engine “breathe” better. A car can be compared to a person, only he has gasoline instead of blood, and electrical wiring replaces the nervous system. Both systems require air. The higher the load, the more air is required. Therefore, the car needs to ensure good air flow. The engine power will increase with the replacement of the air filter. It would seem that such a simple detail, but power indicators increase by as much as 8%. After removing the filter, it is necessary to remove the entire throttle assembly. Of course, there will be additional costs, since it will be necessary to purchase an exhaust receiver. But it is necessary to change it, just like the camshaft, only in specialized conditions. In other words, the car will have to be taken to a service center. And this also comes with additional costs, since the car will have to be delivered there by tow truck.

Of course, it will be necessary to replace the exhaust system. It is possible to install a 4-2-1 manifold. According to this scheme, gases merge into two pipes, and then into a common flow.

It would be a good idea to modify the standard transmission. It wouldn't hurt to install a sixth gear. But it should be said that this will require a lot of effort and time. Although the result will justify all the costs. The car will reach its maximum speed very quickly.

Tuning the interior of the VAZ 2110

At the same time, the emphasis is placed on qualitative improvement of noise insulation performance. Plus, the interior needs to be punched. They mainly use two-color velor. You can use tweed to match the body color. It is necessary to reupholster the seats. This need is dictated by the fact that the factory fabric wears out quickly. When reupholstering, the factory seats must be removed. This makes it much easier to get the job done.

Fragments are carefully cut out from standard material, placed on new material and outlined with a pen. For any constriction, reinforcement with foam rubber is necessary. Its thickness must be at least 5 mm. It would be nice if the seats were covered in leather. They will, of course, not be cheap, but they will last a very long time.

Upholstery of the VAZ 2110 interior

Fabrics, upholstery and trim - all this, firstly, often wears out, and secondly, it just gets boring. Therefore, many people go to the extent of spending a couple of thousand rubles to reupholster the interior. The cost of reupholstering the entire interior, including the ceiling, door panels, seats, floor and pillars will cost 7-8 thousand, depending on the materials. Of course, a leather headliner in the tens will cost the same as the engine and gearbox combined, but hardly anyone wants to cover a cheap car with genuine leather. Stores offer a whole bunch of materials for reupholstery:

• carpet;
• vinyl leather;
• automotive velor;
• special auto fabric for the ceiling.

In short, you can find anything. The main quality of fabrics for upholstery is elasticity. If the fabric is oak, then no surface, even the smoothest one, will look “branded.” And there’s nothing to say about the ceiling, although in the top ten it has a fairly simple profile. The only problem with reupholstering is the area near the navigation lamp, but with elastic fabric, even the most difficult areas can be covered without problems. For reference, the 2110 ceiling takes approximately 2x1.5 meters of carpet. It costs about 700 rubles per linear meter, but for Alcantara you will have to pay about 3 thousand per meter. But this is accounting.

Bumper tuning

The main task of such events is the correct fit of the joints. When tuning is carried out, there should be no gaps or distortions in the bumper. If you tune the bumper on your own, you can use regular mounting foam or polystyrene foam. The choice is determined by what appeals to the owner more and the size of his budget.

Camshaft replacement

Such actions will lead to an increase in the parameters and general characteristics of the engine dynamics. The greatest efficiency can be achieved if the entire assembly is subject to replacement, and not its individual elements.

Algorithm of actions when replacing the camshaft:

1. First you need to remove the plastic timing belt cover.
2. Then the cylinder head cover is opened.
3. When removing the timing belt, use a pry bar.
4. Then remove the bolt that secures the camshaft.
5. The key and gear are removed.

Install a new camshaft in reverse order. Installing a new sports camshaft will avoid the situation where the engine “knocks its toes”.

INSTRUMENT PANEL UPGRADES

The main problem of the dashboard on the VAZ 2110 is that it is very soft and can be deformed even when poked with a finger. Therefore, car owners strive to strengthen it. Here's what you need for this:

• screwdriver with a set of open-end wrenches;
• sandpaper;
• epoxy resin;
• polyurethane foam;
• fiberglass.

SEQUENCING

The main thing that the driver must understand is that you need to work with the panel very carefully. It's easy to break.

1. Since it is impossible to work with the panel inside the cabin, it will have to be removed by unscrewing the fasteners with a Phillips screwdriver.

   
   To modernize the dashboard it will have to be removed from the “ten”

2. The removed panel is thoroughly cleaned of dust and dirt. This is done using a piece of dry rag.
3. A thin layer of polyurethane foam is applied to the cleaned outer surface of the panel.
4. When the foam hardens, it is given the desired shape using sandpaper.

   
   The polyurethane foam on the surface of the panel hardened and was treated with sandpaper

5. The resulting surface must be strengthened. To do this, fiberglass is laid on it in several layers, which is fixed with epoxy resin. After the glue has dried, the surface is sanded again.
6. Now all that remains is to cover the panel with high-quality vinyl film. Its choice depends on the driver’s preferences. Many people choose film painted to look like carbon.

Tuning the suspension of the VAZ 2110

Motorists resort to its modernization most often. This requires an integrated approach. Without replacing the standard shock absorbers, even installing sports springs will not have the desired effect, and lightweight levers are unlikely to fully reveal themselves unless the silent blocks are replaced. Replacement of elements in the suspension is carried out together and always in pairs in relation to each wheel. This ensures uniform wear and characteristics.

The springs serve as a damper. With their help, vertical vibrations created by the road are dampened. It is also important to choose the right shock absorber. This will provide the necessary stiffness according to the driving style of the individual driver.

Today you can find three types of shock absorbers:

• Low pressure gas-hydraulic type.
• Gas-hydraulic type with high pressure.
• Oil shock absorber.

The last type is the most widespread. The working substance in them is oil. They are reliable and comfortable, but when driving at high speed they often lose their properties. The ideal option is to install a gas-hydraulic shock absorber with low or high pressure. This will lead to increased rigidity, which will eliminate roll when cornering. Today, Eibach springs are the most popular worldwide.

For the suspension to be in perfect condition, it is necessary to replace the silent blocks. In the standard version it is made of rubber. A good alternative would be polyurethane. This material is superior to rubber in homogeneity, which leads to increased rigidity and longer service life.

It's a good idea to tune the brake system. And the point here is not so much about improving ride comfort, but about driver safety. At the same time, the driver will have full control of his driving and will not have to worry about safety.

VAZ 2110

First time in 9 years. History and tuning of the VAZ 2110

Story

The next front-wheel drive sedan of the Volga Automobile Plant, VAZ 2110, appeared only nine years after the release of the last development - VAZ 21099, in 1996. In fact, his story began 13 years earlier - in 1983. The VAZ 2110 was supposed to be a sedan based on the G8. And this was supposed to be another car of the Samara family.

In the period from 1983 to 1987, the designers did a lot of work. So solid that the project for the tenth model had practically nothing in common with the Samaras. It was no longer a sedan based on the VAZ 2108. It was a full-fledged car, worthy of starting its own “family”. And the role of the sedan of the Lada Samara series was given to the VAZ 21099.

From the very beginning, the “ten” was positioned as a car of a higher class than its predecessors. And at the end of the 80s it was truly a breakthrough model, the analogues of which had not yet been seen in the history of the automotive industry of the USSR. It seemed that the VAZ 2110 would soon go on sale. But…

In 1990, the first photos of the pre-production “ten” were published in the famous magazine “Behind the Wheel”. At that time, it was still very different from the final version. According to the plans, this car was supposed to go into mass production in 1992. But the Soviet Union collapsed, its population inherited a deep economic crisis, and the release of the new car, for obvious reasons, was postponed indefinitely.

The first prototype VAZ 2110 models rolled off the assembly line on June 27, 1995. The car entered a full-fledged “series” in 1996 (as noted above). But, unfortunately, it was no longer such a progressive car as it was in the late 80s. Technologies have stepped far forward and against the backdrop of new products of that time, the new Lada looked very modest. But still it could not happen without innovation.

For the first time, the VAZ 2110 began to be equipped with an electronic engine control system and a diagnostic unit, electric windows, and new methods of painting the body were used. This was new for Russian factories.

Initially, the “tens” were equipped with 8-valve one and a half liter engines with a power of 69 hp. This made it possible to accelerate to a maximum of 162 km/h. But, as usual, some tuning of the VAZ 2110 engine was carried out at the manufacturer. As a result, modifications with an 8-valve 79-horsepower engine with distributed injection and a 16-valve one and a half liter engine with 94 hp appeared on sale. Even later models received 16-valve engines with a volume of 1.6 liters.

It must be said that the tenth Lada was not an ideal car. There were many shortcomings that were subsequently corrected “on the fly” by both the plant and the owners. But still, the VAZ 2110 defended its right to offer the country a new generation of cars from the Volga Automobile Plant.

Production of the VAZ 2110 in Russia was discontinued back in 2007. But even now this car continues to be assembled in Ukraine in Cherkasy.

Interesting Facts

VAZ 2110 is the only car that did not receive a separate name. People simply call it “ten”, “tenth”, “Lada” and even “pregnant antelope” for its specific body design.

The car briefly competed in the 2008 and 2009 FIA WTCC Championships.

Tuning VAZ 2110

Tuning the VAZ 2110 has always helped correct factory defects in the car. In addition, it allows you to improve its characteristics in order to adjust the VAZ 2110 to the standards of sports competitions. As a result of such modifications, the “ten” can participate in various competitions in circuit racing, drag racing, etc.

Considering the technical tuning of the VAZ 2110, I would like to draw attention to the tuning of the VAZ 2110 engine. The approach to changing engine parameters is based on the fact that the car uses an 8 or 16 valve injection engine. If you want to keep the original engine, you can: modify the cylinder head (with the piston unchanged) by enlarging and polishing the channels, install lightweight valves, a lightweight flywheel, a sports receiver and an enlarged throttle valve, make an engine, install a direct-flow resonator and a muffler of equal length exhaust manifold 4-1 or 4-2-1. Often VAZ 2110 owners increase engine capacity to 1.6-1.8 liters by using a crankshaft with an increased stroke:

— for one and a half liter engines (8 and 16v): 75.6, 78 and 80 mm with lightweight connecting rods, forged pistons 82-84 mm with pin offset;

- for 1.6 liter engines (8 and 16v): 78, 80 and 84 mm with lightweight connecting rods 129-133 mm (stamped or H-shaped) and forged pistons 82-84 mm.

Owners of eight-valve modifications often have to start technical tuning of the VAZ 2110 engine by switching to a 16-valve engine, which helps implement a lot of solutions. For example, equip it with turbocharging.

In terms of tuning, it would not hurt to strengthen the body of the VAZ 2110. For this purpose, you can install extensions of the front and rear pillars, a subframe, a body reinforcement and a front panel reinforcement.

As for such activities as tuning the brake system of the VAZ 2110, tuning its suspension, styling and tuning the interior of the VAZ 2110, etc., these activities are similar to the models of the Lada Samara family, so you can find their descriptions in the corresponding articles on our website. Additionally, we recommend contacting us for professional tuning. Our qualified mechanics and auto mechanics will help you solve any problem.

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