Tuning a Chevrolet Lanos car allows you to make it stand out in traffic, improve the dynamic characteristics of the vehicle and increase comfort. Stock spare parts and ready-made kits are available for sale, so upgrading is not difficult to do yourself.
Tuned Chevrolet Lanos car
Chip tuning Chevrolet Lanos
Let's look at it using the example of one car owner.
Somehow he got tired of his failures when his beloved iron horse started moving. There was a desire to immediately buy and replace it, but the Internet helped. There was a craftsman who offered his firmware services right in his garage. The process turned out to be simple: first, I plugged my brain into the computer to make sure everything was normal. If you have changed the filters, turned off the EGR, thermos at 92, BB wires, new spark plugs, then chip tuning is a pleasure; The firmware itself took about 3 minutes; the master closed the hood, received the payment, left a business card, and gave instructions: refueling at Rosneft is strictly prohibited due to low-quality gasoline, which is why the car consumes 2 times more of it than similar fuel at other gas stations; Lifetime warranty on chip tuning if the owner runs it for 50 km.
The feeling is great! The butt meter in the garage area was silent, but in the city traffic the changes are obvious: you pull away from a traffic light with the air conditioner on, but there are no dips, nothing stalls.
There are also miracles on the highway: the maximum torque went to around 2500 rpm, whereas before that the cruiser’s speed did not go beyond 100. Now it’s over 140 km/h, but more - with an effort, but the dynamics in 4th or 5th gear have increased, so you no longer need to plug in 3 while overtaking. It’s a pity that the Lanos still has jerking, but it’s like some kind of feature of the car.
But I was lucky with the speed: I now accelerate to 190 with ease, whereas before I couldn’t go above 140. If you hear that after 160 km/h it starts to howl, then don’t worry: the aerodynamics are not designed for such indicators. However, fly swatters and windshields are quite capable of making similar sounds. Service centers are also not lagging behind: the latest video is about this:
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Many are afraid to take a risk and have a hand in modernizing their old car, because some end up with absolutely awkward examples. But in fact, tuning is quite simple. Chevrolet Lanos owners have thought about this more than once, and many have posted photos of successful transformations. And all because such a car with a very ordinary appearance, typical for 1998, and a rather weak engine simply needs improvement. Today it is possible to accomplish this mission in different ways: tuning the Lanos with your own hands using individual parts, buying ready-made kits, or sending the car to a car repair shop.
To transform this simple sedan, supermarkets sell tuning kits for car enthusiasts, individual elements to improve functionality, or special accessories for the interior and exterior.
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Hello everyone) can you tell a newbie what speed and what gear should he drive in order to keep the consumption to a minimum on the Lanos 1.5 in the city and on the highway? Thank you
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when braking the engine when switching to a lower speed, do a re-throttle, this will save both the engine and the clutch box
My first one doesn’t turn on well even at low speed, do I need to re-throttle it?
you need to work skillfully. accelerator. You can maintain the minimum flow rate at any speed. I use the tachometer as my guide.
90 km on the highway is the biggest savings.
Do you have an Android phone? Buy an ELM327 on ebay and you will see everything for yourself
No jokes, I took it and am happy as an elephant) Just don’t forget to take a GM OBD2 adapter for it. As for the driving style, “it’s indescribable,” you have to see it. It seems that Chutahu pressed the gas harder - the instantaneous consumption is already 30l/100. The lower the gear, the stronger the effect.
When you drive like that, your engine shakes, and the fuel runs out.
driving like this really feels bad...
If you want to save money, buy a K-Line adapter and look at the consumption. For highways 100-120, my consumption is 5.5, with Conder 6.5. City 60-70 consumption 10.50-11 liters.
It seems like it doesn't fit. I could be wrong.
In the city, so that the consumption is less, just don’t turn 1st and 2nd gears
On the Korean dashboard, on the tachometer, from 1900 to 2200 is painted green and ECO is written, that is, you can understand in what range to keep the speed to save fuel.
Don’t rev the engine often and don’t let it tighten, don’t press the gas pedal too hard and use the engine brakes more often, at least that’s what I was taught) Engine brakes save a lot of money both on fuel and on the pads themselves. In general, you have to go try it, in theory it’s one thing, but in practice it’s another)
I’ve never tried engine braking)) does engine braking have a negative effect on anything? for example the clutch?
no, that is, look, if you explain it manually, it’s something like this: you’re driving, you see a red light in the distance, you release the gas pedal, the car slows down, the engine speed drops accordingly, and so you wait until they drop almost to idle, you put it in neutral and then apply the brakes brake. Or maybe you won’t have to stop completely, the light will turn green, turn on third or second and go) But this is if the traffic on the road is inactive and there is no one behind you, otherwise you understand, there will be a sea of indignation saying why are you dragging? You can use such a thing, you are driving there at 110-120, and the truck in front of you is driving at 90. If you are not going to overtake, let off the gas and wait until the speed is equal to the car in front, and do not drive 120 and slam on the brakes 50 meters before the car.
We improve the transmission, suspension and braking system
Chevrolet Lanos will last a long time if you drive it carefully. An aggressive driving style significantly increases the load on the suspension. In order to avoid premature wear, you can install adjustable struts, as well as gas-oil shock absorbers. These elements will also help improve the car's handling.
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As for the transmission, Lanos has it, in general, well designed. Therefore, if you are carrying out budget tuning of this model, you can leave everything unchanged. If you install a new short-throw shifter, this will allow you to achieve greater precision when shifting gears. With a significant increase in power, it is worth thinking about improving the braking system. We can recommend, for example, the installation of perforated disks of increased size. On the rear axle it is worth replacing the drum brakes with disc brakes.
Styling
Changing the appearance of the car is designed to attract increased attention from ordinary people. Nothing pleases a person more than the envy of others.
There is very wide scope for creativity here. The first thing owners prefer to change is bumpers.
Boring and dull factory bumpers, having undergone tuning, can radically change the appearance of the car. The next stage could be changing the geometry of the hood and the front decorative radiator grille. All kinds of moldings and door sills can radically change the appearance of the car. Installing a spoiler on the trunk will give the car a more aggressive, sporty look.
As you can see, Deo Lanos tuning can take a wide variety of forms. The main thing is that the owner is satisfied with his initiative.
In the 90s of the last century, a brand new Daewoo Lanos
has become the dream of the average car owner. Aerodynamic body contours designed by Italian designer Giorgetto Giugiaro, a comfortable interior, excellent dynamic parameters and low fuel consumption - there was a lot to love about the car!
Lanos immediately caught the fancy of CIS car enthusiasts. The small car with German-Korean roots was not neglected by the more discerning Europeans, who launched production of the model in Eastern Europe. In Russia, Lanos are produced under the Chevrolet brand. In Ukraine, they are more familiar with Lanos from Daewoos
.
However, Chevrolet Lanos and DAEWOO Lanos are
actually the same car.
Soon after the appearance of the car on the market, the 19th century began. Over the past two decades, restless car fashion and inquisitive engineering have come a long way. Today, the serial Russian Chevrolet Lanos,
and the Ukrainian
DAEWOO Lanos,
compared to its young Asian counterparts, looks...if not quite poor, then rather impoverished relatives.
For a person who sincerely and devotedly loves a car of this brand, this state of affairs is unbearable. Today's Lanos owners are trying to refresh the appearance of the car and give it updated internal content.
Tuning Lanos with your own hands
- it’s an interesting and rewarding thing. Skillful tuning of the engine, tasteful modification of the exterior, increasing the aesthetics and comfort of the interior is not an easy task. Having solved it (we will help!), you will transform your car and confidently distinguish it from the stream of serial counterparts.
Building iron muscles
DAEWOO Lanos engine tuning process
is not fundamentally different from the modernization of other automobile engines. Among other things, it is planned to install a zero-resistance air filter, a sports camshaft, and a direct-flow muffler. Re-flashing of the electronic control unit (chip tuning) is also required.
The zero-resistance air filter is effective at high speeds. Its installation guarantees an increase of five horsepower to the engine power, which increases the maximum speed by 8-12 km/h.
When
Chevrolet Lanos
engine, you can install a universal model of an air filter from K&N or Green (the cost of the part is about $60). The Russian Pro Sport “nuleviks”, whose price does not exceed $40, have also proven themselves quite well.
Camshafts for technical tuning of the eight-valve
DAEWOO-Chevrolet Lanos
are available in three versions:
a) grassroots “urban” CDO - 8v - 35;
b) universal “city-highway” CDO - 8v - 40;
c) riding CDO - 8v - 45.
The average cost of such a shaft is $160. To accurately adjust valve travel, experts recommend installing a split gear on the shaft.
In a previously published article on the page, we talked in detail about methods for increasing motor performance. If you are ready for a major modification to the power unit of your Lanos, use the published recommendations.
Modification of the exhaust tract is inexpensive and desirable for any scale of tuning
Chevrolet Lanos
. The “sports” exhaust system, which is based on a structurally separated “spider” manifold and a direct-flow muffler, significantly reduces the resistance to exhaust emissions and gives the engine a noticeable increase in power.
The role of tuning the exhaust system increases if the engine is expected to be boosted to a power exceeding 100 horsepower. Less radical tuning of the
Chevrolet Lanos
does not require replacing the exhaust manifold (“spider”). You can get by with less labor by installing a sports straight-through system on the standard system.
Chip tuning of Chevrolet Lanos and DAEWOO Lanos: stronger character - more decisive dynamics
Tuning experts claim that Lanos engines (1.5 8 V, and 1.6 16 V) were initially excessively “strangled” by the manufacturer, and the standard electronic unit (ECU) control programs themselves are far from perfect.
This is why owners of cars with serial engines often complain. Typical picture:
Unsatisfactory dynamics at the bottom;
High sensitivity to starting the air conditioner;
Increased fuel consumption;
Engine instability at low speeds.
Qualified chip tuning of Chevrolet
Lanos or DAEWOO Lanos
allows the owner to successfully solve any of two main problems: reducing fuel consumption without losing the dynamics of a “high-spirited” car and increasing engine power without increasing fuel “appetite”.
Chip modification of a one and a half liter engine (86 hp) gives up to a 15% increase in power (while maintaining the level of fuel consumption). A similar procedure carried out on a 1.6-liter injection engine increases productivity by 10%, bringing the power to 117 hp.
The cost of this operation in the Russian province in the spring of 2014 ranges around $150. The duration of re-flashing - subject to the geometric perfection of the master's hands and convolutions - does not exceed thirty minutes.
Most knowledgeable chip tuning specialists have DAEWOO Lanos
Firmware is available at the ready, quickly (and most importantly - intelligently!) adjusted to the owner’s wishes.
A prerequisite for successful chip tuning
of Chevrolet Lanos
is the technical serviceability of the car. You shouldn’t go to a chip shop with faulty sensors, clogged fuel injectors and other “childhood diseases” of the engine! Only a positive conclusion from a specialist at an engine diagnostic point can be considered a pass to the coveted auto neurologist (psychiatrist?).
Impeccable suspension and efficient transmission
Everything is fine in Lanos if you drive carefully and on smooth asphalt! But while the power and maximum speed of a car can be relatively easily increased by tuning, the quality of Russian road surfaces does not increase either from financial investments or from climate mitigation. But bad asphalt “devours” the suspension and tears the delicately constructed body...
To upgrade the driving performance of DAEWOO
Lanos
, it is necessary to install adjustable struts on the front struts ($90-100) and energy-intensive gas-oil shock absorbers ($35-40 per 1 piece)
The improvements made improve the handling of the Chevrolet
Lanos
, eliminate excess roll (the degree of body tilt when cornering), and reduce the likelihood of deformations of body parts.
Acute driving sensations when maneuvering can be achieved by installing a sports steering wheel with a reduced diameter and improved shape on the steering column.
By doing budget tuning of the Chevrolet-DAEWOO
Lanos with your own hands
, you will not have to deal with upgrading the gearbox. The designers initially included a solid safety margin in the gear assembly, allowing the standard gearbox to be used in conjunction with engines with power up to 150-170 hp.
However, to increase speed and achieve standard gear shift clarity, it is useful to install a new short-throw rocker ($80-90). It is more reliable than the serial version and increases the accuracy of the gearshift lever.
An increase in engine power by 15-20% will require the installation of a sports clutch. A reinforced disk and basket with ceramic linings for Chevrolet
Lanos
will cost from $200 to $250 per set.
Automotive design axiom: brakes are more powerful than the engine!
With moderate acceleration of the engine of a Daewoo or Chevrolet Lanos
You can limit yourself to replacing standard pads with branded ones from European manufacturers. Their price ranges from $40-50. At the same time, you will have to switch to heat-resistant brake fluid and install more “tenacious” perforated brake discs.
If the engine power after tuning
DAEWOO or Chevrolet Lanos
exceeds the 100 hp mark, you will have to take more radical measures to improve the braking system. You need to install larger diameter brake discs on the front, and replace the drum brakes with disc brakes on the rear axle. Standard brake hoses should be replaced with reinforced ones.
Functional beauty of body kits
Lack of factory restyling (small details don’t count!) over two decades of production of Daewoo Lanos
caused an explosion of amateur folk art.
Today, on sale of body kits for Chevrolet Lanos
you can find dozens and hundreds of options for wings, bumpers and sills, not counting complex exclusive offers from auto design studios.
Prices for elements of tuning the exterior of the “people’s foreign car” cannot be called exorbitant. A bumper that reminds us that in the future we will travel on space flyers can be purchased for $100-150. New thresholds with aerodynamic elements will cost no more than $90. All kinds of overlays cost $50-60. For a wing worthy of Le Mans, sellers ask from $100.
For high-quality harmonization of DAEWOO
Lanos
, you should not rush from seller to seller.
It’s better to immediately buy a Chevrolet Lanos
, consisting of a hood, wing, sills and “eyelashes” for a total cost of about $500. Installed on Lanos, they give the car athletic fit and muscular elegance.
Bond fans will be pleased with an even more impressive version of the exterior tuning of the Chevrolet Lanos
.
And although the creation shows a clear resemblance to the Bat-mobile, there is no need to be upset by such a relationship: such alterations really benefit the Daewoo or Chevrolet Lanos
.
Beautiful Lanos should be comfortable!
A “charged” engine, reliable transmission, powerful brakes and aggressive appearance are the key stages of tuning
DAEWOO Lanos
. The logical conclusion of the struggle to regenerate the car is the creation of a particularly comfortable interior.
The car assembler, it must be admitted, made some efforts to soundproof the body. However, this is clearly not enough for complete acoustic comfort. Therefore, the owner of a Chevrolet
Lanos
should independently take care of additional sound insulation of the trunk, floor and ceiling. Particular attention should be paid to the doors - the most problematic (in terms of noise) body element.
The hood, floor and roof are treated in two layers (vibroplast M2 + sound insulation Bitoplast). Be prepared: to ensure reliable protection of doors with their internal resonating cavities, it may be necessary to apply several layers of vibration, heat and noise insulating materials. However, you can’t overdo it here! A significant increase in door weight will inevitably lead to rapid wear of seals, hinges and locking devices.
We have previously discussed the topic of interior sound insulation. In the article on the page you will find many useful tips on how to create a comfortable sound environment in the cabin of a car yourself.
High-quality soundproofing of the interior of a Daewoo or Chevrolet Lanos with your own hands
, you can safely fall asleep in your car even on the airport runway. And in order to guarantee that you can hear the ticking of a wristwatch while the car is moving (a criterion for assessing the quality of cars assembled for the British Queen), carefully treat all plastic elements of the interior with Bitoplast and anti-creaking silicone aerosol. No pity for the annoying “crickets”!
The serial dullness of the factory interior design is unacceptable for a bright and stylish car. Give expressiveness to your Lanos! Buy sport seats ($200 to $400 per pair) and upgrade the trim to quality cloth or synthetic leather. The color scheme should be based on compatible contrasts.
In the interior decoration of DAEWOO
Lanos
, color combinations look great, stimulating the functioning of the human nervous system.
Black-red and yellow-black options are a win-win in the interior design of Chevrolet Lanos
!
However, if you are already temperamental and do not need color therapy, give preference to pastel colors and calm combinations.
Having complemented the interior with such useful little things as armrests with cup holders, retractable containers,
electric windows,
you will turn ordinary trips into royal trips.
Chevrolet cars are very popular among both Russian buyers and foreign buyers. Tuning a Chevrolet Lanos is designed to make the car truly special, to give it a unique chic. Tuning services improve not only the appearance of the car, but also its individual technical characteristics.
Tuning Chevrolet Lanos
Tuning enthusiasts highly appreciate the Chevrolet Lanos. This is due to both the low cost of this foreign car and the relatively simple design. However, the main advantage here is the relatively simple and unobtrusive appearance of the car, which allows you to create an absolutely unique car without any special effort.
To do this, there are 2 options: either contact specialists in the workshop, or purchase spare parts for tuning and perform all the necessary work yourself. Regardless of which path you choose, the goal of tuning will still be the same - to create a car that will be different from all other cars of the same brand and in which a piece of the soul of its owner will be embedded. Only when the owner and the car are perceived as one whole can the tuning goal be considered achieved.
Every car owner can easily select tuning parts for his Chevrolet Lanos. According to statistics, traditional types of tuning include the installation of additional bumper and headlight covers and the installation of thresholds.
The appearance of the Chevrolet Lanos can be changed for the better if you install an aerodynamic body kit on the car. The set of body elements is made of ABS plastic. This kit includes:
- rear and front bumpers
- side skirts
- hood trims
- rapids
- radiator grille
- spoilers
- fog lights
- eyelashes for headlights
- moldings
These parts will not weigh down the car; on the contrary, they will make it lighter and more elegant. Each element of the aerodynamic body kit is installed on standard car parts and does not require any additional holes in the body.
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Chevrolet Lanos interior tuning
Chevrolet Lanos is classified as an economy class car. However, its technical characteristics are generally quite good. This is precisely what became the main reason for such a high popularity of the Lanos car.
One of the main disadvantages of this vehicle is the very low level of sound insulation. Therefore, one of the most pressing is the problem of reducing noise levels. If for some reason you cannot take your car to specialists for repairs, you can try to solve this problem yourself.
To do this, the first step is to disassemble the interior and luggage compartment
This work must be carried out as carefully and carefully as possible. First you need to remove the seats, then dismantle the ceiling and disassemble the trunk
After this, light bitumen is applied, and the second layer is noise-insulating material. Additionally, the interior can be treated with a special material – carbon fiber. Sound insulation does not have to be continuous; separate sections of the cabin will be sufficient.
To change the interior of your Chevrolet Lanos beyond recognition, you need to select a certain color of materials. You can carry out work to cover some interior parts with a special coating, which is most similar to velvet. This will make it possible to get rid of cracks on the control panel, as well as eliminate other defects that may be present in the interior.
To tune the interior, you can replace the standard audio system with a more advanced one. Tuning the dashboard will also add a special touch to the car. Almost all car owners change the dashboard lighting. However, manufacturers do not recommend replacing standard inserts specifically on Chevrolet cars. Examples of finished interiors can be seen in the photo of Chevrolet Lanos tuning.
Engine tuning
The engine of any modern car operates under the control of an electronic ECU using a special algorithm. Chip tuning is a thoughtful change in the ECU program, which is aimed at increasing engine power and torque. In addition, this type of tuning improves the fuel efficiency of the car.
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In general, we can say that there are quite a lot of positive aspects from chip tuning, and the main thing is improving the dynamics of the car. The increase in engine power of a Chevrolet Lanos car during reprogramming is 5-8%.
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Two different flashing results
Proper fuel injection timing takes advantage of the pressure differential that occurs as the pistons move within the engine, and proper ignition timing can increase the speed of the piston by taking advantage of its inertial motion.
By changing the timing, you can achieve less fuel consumption with the same power, or more power with the same consumption.
Experienced technicians will chip tune a Lanos car in 3-4 hours and charge $150 for it. Increasing engine power by replacing its parts will cost you an order of magnitude more. The low resistance filter will add 5 hp to you. and will cost $70. Camshaft - $300. For a powerful shaft, you will have to install a special unit with a gear, which costs from $40.
Tuning will be completed in the same time, which you can spend only searching for one filter. Don't forget that technicians will need to disassemble your engine and reinstall it, which can take up to several days. Flashing here also outperforms conventional tuning. Almost without changing the insides of the car, it increases its power and speed.
If the engine is the heart of the car, then chip tuning is cardiac surgery.
When buying a popular small car, many plan to improve it in the future. For those who have owned a Lanos Chevrolet for a long time, tuning and modifications are an excellent chance to transform their favorite “horse” using various innovative technologies. If you look at it, the model has enormous potential in terms of modernization, both internal and external. If you wish, you can make the car not only stand out from its peers, but also be almost in no way inferior to modern versions.
You first need to decide who will transform the Lanos Chevrolet - tuning and modifications yourself will allow you to save money, and by giving the car to specialists, you can count on the fastest possible result (but not a guarantee that it will be of high quality!). One more thing - you shouldn’t try to “reshape” the car completely, because then it will lose its charm. Everything should be in moderation.
Salon
The interior is the part of the car in which the driver spends the most time. The convenience and comfort of movement depends on how well it is soundproofed and equipped. Tuning a Chevrolet Lanos with your own hands will allow you to get rid of unpleasant rattling while driving. In order to complete all the work yourself, you will need a minimum set of tools and patience, since cutting and fitting parts is quite painstaking work.
Independent sound insulation involves the installation of two types of materials:
- vibration isolation;
- sound insulation.
If the car is operated in a cold climate, then thermal insulation of the interior will also not hurt. During the work, it will be necessary to dismantle all parts of the interior that impede sound insulation. First of all, you need to decide on the materials that will be laid on the floor, and then on the area of work. There are a large number of different materials for noise insulation, so if you have questions, it is better to contact consultants to clarify them.
After the work with the floors is completed, you can begin tuning the interior itself. If the owner wants to completely replace the seats, then it is better to do it at this stage.
Reinstalling the seats is a simple matter, provided that all mounting locations match.
Next, you should pay attention to replacing the steering wheel braid and re-equipping the gearbox handle. If the plastic on the dashboard has been damaged for some reason and needs to be replaced, then, with a screwdriver and pliers, it is very easy to reinstall it
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Power plant modernization
The easiest way to increase the power and torque of the power unit is to reflash the electronic engine control unit. The main advantage of chip tuning is that if the result is negative, you can always return to the factory settings.
Another way to increase engine power without significant intervention in the design is to replace the original air filter with a zero filter. Some owners additionally install a direct-flow exhaust system. It not only has a beneficial effect on engine thrust, but also creates a loud, sporty, spacious sound. The cost of such alterations starts from 2 thousand rubles.
Tuned Chevrolet Lanos power unit
Modifications to the power unit with its complete overhaul and replacement of some parts with stock ones can significantly increase the torque and power of the engine. There are both individual spare parts on sale, for example, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, and ready-made tuning kits.
Initial data
Frankly, the data is not impressive. What was inherited from the German Opel is completely outdated, and is kept afloat only by the efforts of Korean engineers. They were able to revive the archaic engine and transmission design to 2000s levels. Initially, the car was equipped with three types of bodies - a sedan, a hatchback, and even a convertible. We were not supplied with convertibles. Cold. But one thing warms the heart - maestro Giorgetto Giugiaro, the most important figure in European automotive design, had a hand in developing the body.
Today, several gasoline engines with power from 75 to 107 horses are installed on the car. You will have to work with such raw materials in order to make Lanos not a utilitarian sedan, but a decent car with acceptable characteristics.
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Engine tuning
There are two types of engine modernization that can be performed on a Chevrolet Lanos engine. Deep tuning is rarely used, as it requires the investment of significant sums, and can only be appreciated by racers and lovers of powerful engines. Regular chip tuning allows you to slightly improve engine performance and make it more economical
It is important to understand that after tuning you will need to update the ECU
If the owner is not confident in his abilities or does not know how to set up the controls, then it is better to turn to professionals.
Using special equipment, auto technicians will bore cylinders, replace parts and adjust them
When delving into the “brains”, it is important to remember that the wrong action can lead to serious negative consequences. After tuning, after a couple of thousand kilometers, you will need to re-adjust the fuel system, which experts strongly advise not to delay.
Engine
A more responsive engine will not hurt your car, but will only add dynamism to your trips. You can limit yourself to minor adjustments and have your Lanos chip-tuned by a specialized technician. The effect of this procedure is present, but significant changes should not be expected from it.
You can increase engine power by 20-30% by installing turbocharging. To simplify the design, you can use an electrical installation. This will make it easier to convert your naturally aspirated engine to a turbocharged one. It will be more expensive to boost the engine by replacing the piston group and camshaft. After such changes, there will be a need to rework the exhaust system.
Chip tuning Chevrolet Lanos: pushing the boundaries of what is permitted
Those who are planning to do chip tuning on a Chevrolet Lanos should know that the factory settings of the power unit do not allow the car to reach its potential. And the regular program is not that good. Therefore, such a service is in high demand today among owners of this car.
What are the main problems that car enthusiasts most often encounter?
- poor dynamics indicators;
- high fuel consumption;
- lack of stability in the operation of the power unit at low speeds;
- deterioration in engine performance when the air conditioner is turned on.
How can all these problems be solved? Naturally, with the help of Chevrolet Lanos chip tuning. Firstly, the power of the power unit will increase and the dynamics of the car will improve. Secondly, without a significant loss of dynamics, fuel consumption can be reduced. Finally, engine operation at low speeds can be made more stable and the situation with a decrease in its potential when the air conditioner is turned on can be corrected.
There are ready-made firmware for all occasions. However, you can order the writing of an individual program to suit your wishes. In this case, specialists check the serviceability of the engine, evaluate its characteristics and prepare the appropriate software. This option will cost more. But it's worth the money.
When chip tuning of the Chevrolet Lanos is completed, care should be taken to ensure that the remaining components correspond to the new characteristics of the car. To do this, a new air filter and direct-flow muffler are installed on the car, and adjustments are made to the brake system. Using a zero-resistance air filter, you can achieve a speed increase of up to 12 kilometers per hour. As for camshafts, three versions are available for this car - universal, low-level and high-end. They cost around 160 US dollars.
You can also increase engine power by reducing exhaust gas emission resistance. That is, due to the refinement of such a system. Installing a direct-flow muffler and a spider system helps a lot. If a significant increase in power is not planned, you can get by with “direct flow”.
Content
1. Chevrolet Lanos chip tuning: pushing the boundaries of what is permitted. 2. We are improving the transmission, suspension and braking system. 3. Design innovations. 4. Tuning the Chevrolet Lanos interior.
Chevrolet Lanos has been produced since 2005 in Ukraine. The history of the model begins much earlier, but under the Daewoo brand. Over the years, several generations of this car were produced before it gave way to new models. At one time, the Chevrolet Lanos gained popularity due to its relatively low cost and good driving characteristics. The car did not have a high level of comfort, but was in demand among car enthusiasts.
You can still quite often see Lanos on the roads of big cities. Naturally, today the design of this car, its interior and technical characteristics are already somewhat outdated. Tuning Chevrolet Lanos allows you to breathe a second life into this model. We will talk about it in this article.
What can be tuned?
Tuning allows you to improve the condition and performance of your car. After replacing the original parts, new ones are installed. Although Daewoo Lanos and Chevrolet Lanos have similar names, the body tuning will be slightly different. Installing body kits will improve the aerodynamic characteristics of the car. Chip tuning, which is very popular among owners with a one and a half liter engine, will provide a significant increase in the car’s power. Most of the elements that are used for modernization are relatively low cost and can be installed by the car owner himself.
Wheel tuning
Most car owners are satisfied with original Chevrolet Lanos wheels. If the rims have worn out or new tires have been purchased, then most car enthusiasts think about what rims to install. Most often, Lanos have stamped wheels, which are characterized by good wear resistance and durability. They have been replaced by alloy wheels, but they have many shortcomings and even their presentable appearance does not justify replacing them.
Forged wheels are the best option - they are strong, durable, and aesthetically pleasing. Although there are only a few design options, it is easy to choose among them the one that the car owner will like. A significant disadvantage of this type of disc is that they are very hard and all impacts are transferred to the components of the running system, which is why they fail prematurely.
Suspension tuning
The Chevrolet Lanos suspension has decent characteristics designed for the average driver. Many owners want to customize the car to suit themselves and their driving style. Therefore, they resort to suspension tuning.
Table - Chevrolet Lanos suspension tuning
| Suspension tuning option | The main advantages of modernization | Negative sides of suspension tuning |
| Increased clearance | Improving the cross-country ability and carrying capacity of the vehicle | Increased risk of losing control of the car |
| Reducing ground clearance | Creating a sporty car look | The emergence of difficulties in overcoming obstacles on the road surface |
| Increased rigidity | Increased load capacity and reduced rollability | Reduced ride comfort |
| Adding softness | Comfort when driving on roads with potholes and potholes | Vehicle sagging when loading cargo and roll when cornering |
| Air suspension | The ability to adjust the suspension to your driving style and road conditions | High cost and lack of reliability |
Tuning kits and individual parts
Stores sell special tuning kits for Chevrolet Lanos. They are very popular, but the purchase of one or more individual body kit elements is also in high demand. For example, you can install a spoiler that will significantly change the exterior of the car. This external tuning detail is the most impressive. Initially, this element appeared in the world of motorsport, and was invented with the aim of increasing downforce, which contributes to better adhesion of the wheels to the road surface. Over time, the spoiler has ceased to be just a useful element, but has become a way to highlight the car. At the same time, some models of spoilers have completely lost the ability to create a competent aerodynamic effect. Sometimes, instead of downforce, attractive spoilers create lifting force to help brake the car.
Spoilers with the outline of an inverted airplane wing in cross section have good characteristics. Rear spoilers are usually installed on the trunk lid or in the upper part of the fifth door near the rear window in the case of a hatchback body. Sports spoilers from the famous game Need for speed are very popular today. Sports spoilers are designed in a high-tech style and have technocratic elements: brushed or polished aluminum, nickel-plated fasteners at connection and adjustment points. The spoiler has a simple functional form. Installed on a car, such a spoiler improves the aerodynamic characteristics of the car and gives favorable visual properties to the car.
Design innovations
The exterior of the Chevrolet Lanos can already be considered outdated. Today, “muscular” cars with smooth transitions and clearly defined body lines are in fashion. But for Lanos owners this is not a reason to be upset. After all, there are many ways to correct the situation and “modernize” an outdated concept.
The radical method also involves installing new wings with protruding arches (and larger ones). This will not only give the car a more aggressive and brutal look, but also install larger diameter wheels (in a combination of larger radius wheels and low-profile tires). When styling, you can also pay attention to the numerous body kits, with the help of which the design of the car will become more squat. This, by the way, will also affect handling, especially at high speeds.
When installing new body kits, you should not forget about the spoiler, and not a decorative one, but a so-called “razor”, which will not only add “sportiness” to the exterior, but will also play a positive role in the aerodynamic characteristics. However, do not forget about the fastening. It must be reinforced, since the load on the mount will increase during driving. In principle, there are plenty of options for external tuning of the Chevrolet Lanos, as well as details that will help bring your ideas to life. But having changed the exterior, it is important to think about internal comfort.
Tuning the dashboard of a Chevrolet Lanos
The idea of replacing the backlight on the dashboard appears in the head of every car owner. For a Chevrolet, it is not advisable to change the standard inserts, even if you have listened to the advice on using the services of a local printing house or phototypesetting machine. There is another way: find a craftsman who can make a board with LEDs, modify the cover with scales on the inside, buy 7 Cd white ones to replace the standard lamps.
How to make the VDO panel blue backlit?
Take 6 blue LEDs, the same number of 850 Ohm resistors. The first one can be purchased in 3 mm if it turns out to be brighter than the others, but with a ground off bulb, so as not to pour glue on top (so the light is at least even). In addition, buy 5 more white, super bright, 5mm. Grind off the lens on the top 2, use a drill to make an internal cone, fill it with Moment gel glue.
Insert into lamp sockets, secure in the instrument panel. Go to the market for 20 cm of Taiwanese film, preferably blue. It is needed for a sticker on the windshield of a car. Remove the panel, visor, be sure to write down the position of the arrows. Peel off the standard insert from the light guide using a utility knife.
Bend over the standard insert (do not touch the arrows), use a utility knife to erase the green filter behind absolutely all numbers and sectors. Check the glow
Lift the insert slightly (carefully, arrows!), and carefully place pre-cut blue pieces of film behind the white sectors of the scales with tweezers. They themselves will lie down as they should
Make sure the backlight works again and you can start assembling.
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Modernization of Daewoo Lanos in most cases begins with modification of the car interior.
It is this part of the car that its owners complain about most. The first thing that requires tuning is the standard sound insulation, the quality of which is inferior to many domestic analogues, not to mention foreign cars. Let's look at how to get rid of third-party noise in the car cabin, and what else is needed to improve a budget model with your own hands. As practice shows, complaints about the sound insulation of the most popular model from Daewoo begin already six months after purchasing a new car. This is due not only to the poor quality of the material used by the manufacturer, but also to large gaps in the Lanos body. Both of these factors significantly impair the operation of the machine. Fortunately, it is quite possible to solve this problem with your own hands. The main thing is to carefully select the material and perform tuning strictly according to the algorithm indicated below.
Once you have purchased the material, you can begin collecting the necessary tools. To work with our own hands we will need:
The first step when tuning a car is to remove all elements from the luggage compartment. It is necessary to remove all existing mats and remove the trim, and then do the same inside the car. Be sure to remove the Daewoo seats, door handles and interior rear view mirror. Don't forget to remove the factory trim on the Lanos ceiling, doors and floor.
Tuned Daewoo Lanos
After dismantling, you need to stir the purchased bitumen and apply the material to the metal parts of the body with a spatula. At the same time, it must be spread in an even and fairly thick layer - about 0.5 cm. The order of applying bitumen should be as follows: first, the material is spread on the ceiling of the cabin, and then sealed with masking tape so that it does not crumble. Next, we apply the material to the walls and floor of the trunk, tunnel, arches and floor of the Daewoo cabin.
The next stage of tuning will be the processing of Lanos doors. We treat the edging of the parts with bitumen, after which we need to wait for the material to dry. Next, we apply a second layer of special impregnation Bitoplast 10L to the same places, which will make sound insulation even more effective. Don’t forget about the acoustic holes in the Daewoo doors - we blow crushed vibroplast inside them. After this, you need to treat the seats of the door trims with WD-40
or other spray that eliminates the creaking of metal parts.
After the bitumen and other materials have dried, remove the masking tape from the Lanos ceiling and install the standard interior trim in place. In order for the result of replacing the sound insulation to be even better, in order to fix the trim, we recommend using more rigid fasteners that will press the linings harder against the body. To do this, you can use bolts or self-tapping screws.
Next, you can install the interior rear view mirror and door handles. There is no need to bring in Daewoo seats yet, because we are moving on to the second type of car tuning - replacing the standard seat upholstery with your own hands.
The material used by Daewoo to reupholster Lanos seats, in principle, does not cause any particular complaints. Considering the cost of the car itself, you can’t count on more. However, by replacing the factory material with a new one, you will significantly improve the interior design and make the driving process more comfortable.
First you need to remove the standard Lanos seat trim. It is best to dismantle the material in one solid piece by opening the fasteners-clips in the lower and upper parts of the Daewoo seat back. After removal, the material must be cut into several small parts. Each of the resulting pieces must be signed so that later you do not get confused when cutting and re-tying new material. At the next stage of reupholstering with your own hands, you need to attach the cut pieces of standard material to the purchased product and press it with heavy small objects. We outline the edges of the factory fabric with a gel pen, and to combine the flaps, we make small notches along their perimeters. After this, you can begin cutting new material.
Replacing standard seat trim on Lanos
To reupholster Lanos chairs, you should use foam rubber with a thickness of no more than 1 cm. It is best if you find a foam rubber pad on a fabric basis.
Next, pieces of the new material are glued to the foam rubber, after which the latter, with its fabric side, will be put directly on the car seats. If you chose Alcantara for tuning Daewoo seats, then when sewing its pieces together with your own hands, special attention should be paid to the coating of the material. On the outer surface of Alcantara there are small fibers that are always located in the same direction.
If you sew pieces of fabric with fibers in different directions, then as a result certain areas of the Lanos seats will have different shades. After you have sewn the new covers, you can put them on the Daewoo seats. It’s better to start from the back of the chair, constantly straightening the product and threading the straps. This completes the seat tuning. The finished seats can be brought and installed into the car interior.
In order to improve the operation of Lanos at night, you will need to tune the dashboard. To do this, you can use LED lamps with different shades of light. But, if you go too far with the variety of lights, you will end up not with an instrument panel, but with a New Year’s garland. Therefore, it is best to limit yourself to 2-3 colors. We will work so that eventually the Daewoo instrument scales glow blue, and all the numbers on the scales become white.
To illuminate the arrows, we will choose a bright red panel backlight. To modify the shield with our own hands, we will also need:
Next, place the removed backing face down on the paper. The light filter that is applied to the back of the product must be erased. You will also need to clean the coating provided by the manufacturer to secure the filter. After this, you can start cutting out the base, to which you then need to solder the diodes. If you do not find PCB, then you can cut the base from ordinary cardboard. We cut out the base, in the center of which you need to make a slot. It will serve as a kind of light fence, thanks to which the glow of different Lanos scales will not merge with each other. Next, you need to cut a line from the same cardboard and insert it into the slot.
At the next stage of tuning the instrument panel, we begin soldering the diodes. To illuminate the hands, you need to solder 2 red diodes with the lenses facing up. In the same way, we solder blue diodes for scales and white ones for numbers. After this you need to connect the backlight. We remove the standard light bulbs and instead solder the wires from the diodes, while observing the polarity. Carefully insert the arrows into place. To do this, you need to try to “seat” the arrows on the legs of the motors the first time. Next, we check the lighting of the Lanos dashboard and, if everything works, we assemble it in the reverse order.
External tuning
Many drivers complain about the Chevrolet icon located in front of the car that often disappears. In order not to permanently glue it, a radical way to solve the problem is possible, which is to replace the radiator grille. Usually a larger mesh is installed. It gives the car a sporty look. The cost of a new radiator grill starts from 1000 rubles.
Radiator grille
It is popular to install an aerodynamic body kit on Lanos. Its price starts from 800 rubles
At the same time, it is important not only to select and calculate the body kit correctly, but also to correctly install it. Otherwise, the installed elements will only aesthetically improve the car
An increase in air flow resistance will lead to a decrease in vehicle efficiency and worsen dynamic performance. Errors associated with the body kit can also affect the handling of the vehicle.
The cost largely depends on the size of the drawing, its complexity and the level of skill of the artist. A cheaper option is to use stickers. Their disadvantage is the rapid loss of attractive appearance. The cost of stickers starts from 50 rubles.
New seat upholstery
The next type of tuning for Daewoo Lanos, which is often used by car owners, is replacing the seat trim. The fabric used by the manufacturer for finishing, although quite durable, does not have a presentable appearance. Therefore, many people upholster the Lanos seat with more interesting materials.
Alcantara is an excellent option for this, although you can use other materials, of which there are many on the market. In order to make new seat trim, you will have to remove the factory one and rip it apart at the seams. In this case, it is better to number each piece so as not to get confused in the future.
seat trim for Daewoo Lanos
The ripped sheathing will act as patterns for cutting out the material for the sheathing. That is, we apply them to the new fabric, outline and cut out pieces of the required size. Before sewing everything together, you can stick a layer of foam rubber 1 cm thick on the inner surface. This will further increase the comfort of the seats.
Then all that remains is to sew everything correctly and the previously used numbering will help with this. Afterwards, all that remains is to put the finished products on the seats.
Chevrolet Lanos body tuning
Spring is coming - a time of renewal. Please evaluate the new vinyl of the car. The custom look is much better than the usual blank canvas Chevrolet Lanos.
Many thanks to my forum friend Boder2 for his help in working on the appearance of the car.
Elegant side sills, a modest radiator grille and a front bumper with fine mesh in the air intakes also took part in creating the updated appearance of the car.
In addition, the eyelashes on the headlights made the car's face more attractive.
Oh yes, how can you forget about the Chevrolet Pegasus badge. The badge was covered with a carbon fiber film, so it looks much cooler.
Installation of fog lights
1. The first step was to unscrew the plugs from the front bumper. Now fog lights have been installed in their place.
2. Then I ran the electrical wiring from the installed headlights to the rear fog lamp relay. I replaced the fuse with another one with a higher cut-off current.
3. Adjusted the tilt of the foglights.
So my car has fog lights.
Black headlight lenses
It's time to do what we wanted - darken the headlight lenses. This work turned out to be quite easy.
- Naturally, first it was necessary to remove the headlights, and then use a hair dryer to peel off the glass from them. You can also use a less powerful hair dryer.
- The chrome coating was then removed from the headlight reflectors. Chrome is removed with a soft sponge dipped in soapy water.
- When assembling the headlights, I had to use sealant to glue the glass to the plastic.
Let there be light!
Rear lights "Crystal"
What happened in the end can be seen in the following photos. They look even better in real life. It seems that this is not a solid flashlight, but separate modules.
By the way, thanks to the guys from the auto repair shop. I would not have been able to cover the lanterns with film so smoothly and cut out the droplets so neatly.
Body
Many car owners believe that a spoiler, deflectors or new radiator grilles will emphasize the individuality and originality of the car. Details will really make the appearance of the car unusual, but only elements that are in harmony with the car body can emphasize the advantages of the model and decorate it.
Since the Chevrolet Lanos is somewhat different from the Daewoo Lanos, when purchasing a part it is important to ensure that it is compatible with a specific car model.
Dismantling old elements usually does not cause any difficulties for car owners, so they can install new elements themselves. To install body kits you will need:
- Phillips and flat screwdrivers;
- set of wrenches;
- sealant.
When installing a new bumper, it is worth considering the location of the running lights and fog lights. It is better to route the wiring to the right places in advance and secure it inside the bumper. If you plan to install additional lighting, then it is also better to think about its location in advance, since it is inconvenient to lay the wiring with the bumper already attached.
Optics
The selection of front and rear headlights should be carried out taking into account the model and generation of production. Chevrolet Lanos has good optics, but even they fade or break. Installing optics yourself, the dimensions of which coincide with the original ones, will not be difficult. Many motorists want to greatly transform their car and therefore install optics that are larger than the original headlights.
Installation of running lights and fog lights can be done with your own hands, even without a garage with a pit. To do this you will need to stock up on a set of tools and patience. A car with installed PTFs not only looks more stylish, but also makes driving safer.
There has been a fashion for eyelashes for several years. Special headlight covers greatly transform the appearance of the car. Car owners should not forget that tuning should not only be beautiful, but also safe, so eyelashes should not occupy more than 30% of the headlight.
