Of course, the main advantage of almost all domestic cars is their availability. Thanks to this, many Russians and residents of neighboring countries can purchase models of the VAZ automobile concern. However, rejoicing at the modest cost of the car, do not forget that many of its parts will have to be changed in the future. What elements of the latest models of the Volga Automobile Plant require replacement in the first place, consider the example of the Lada Kalina hatchback.

1 Idle speed regulator - how to change it yourself

After prolonged operation of the machine, consumables such as brake pads, filters, engine oil and, of course, the idle speed control are the first to be replaced. The latter especially "suffers" while driving in extreme conditions and in severe frosts. It is very easy to understand that the idle speed sensor needs repair or replacement. If you notice that your car stalls on the move or does not start the first time, then you need to start replacing the regulator as soon as possible.

To work on installing an idle speed sensor on a Kalina hatchback, we need:

• a set of Phillips screwdrivers;
• new sensor;
• hard bristle brush;
• motor oil.

The regulator we will be changing is located on the throttle body. At the beginning of work, we disconnect the negative terminal of the battery of your car. Next, we disconnect the block with the wires that go from the throttle pipe to the idle speed sensor. To do this, press down on the plastic retainer. After that, remove the throttle valve and unscrew the 3 bolts holding the sensor. Next, we remove the faulty sensor.

Before proceeding with the installation of a new regulator, you need to thoroughly clean the air duct and other holes in the throttle valve of our hatchback. If you find signs of wear on the seal that is between the sensor and the throttle body, it must also be replaced. Apply engine oil to both surfaces before installing the O-ring. Only then can a new sensor be mounted and the structure assembled in the reverse order. Having performed this kind of modernization, we will not only get rid of the unstable operation of the engine at initial speeds, but also extend the life of the gearbox of our car. By the way, having gained access to the throttle valve, you can perform tuning and auto.

2 Sawing the springs of Lada

Many motorists strive to make their car lower. Among the several ways to make such tuning with your own hands, the most effective is to file the springs. Most Lada drivers choose this method also because it is the most economical way to reduce the vehicle's ground clearance. But filing the springs of a car has some drawbacks, the main one of which is the transfer of the bulk of the weight of the car to the bumpers. This reduces the vehicle speed by about 20%.

If you nevertheless decide to make a similar tuning of your Lada Kalina hatchback, then it is worth considering the algorithm for performing the operation in more detail. To begin with, we raise the part of the car in which we will work and remove the wheel. Then we dismantle the shock absorber and take out the spring from it. We check the latter for cracks, and if there are none, we can start filing. In order not to be mistaken, you need to mark with chalk the part to be cut. Next, we saw off the turns with a drill, after which we clean the surface of the spring.

When cutting 2-3 turns of the spring, you need to cut one division on each of the three bumpers. If you sawed off 3-5 turns of the part, then it is worth trimming 2 divisions in each bumper.

You will immediately notice a dramatic change in the suspension behavior of your hatchback. First, it will become more rigid. Secondly, even while driving on a perfectly flat road, you will be accompanied by a strong rumble. But do not be afraid ahead of time. All of these changes "take effect" provided that you cut off a large number of coils of the spring (from five or more). In this case, it is best to purchase a set of shortened springs for Lada Kalina, costing from $ 150. Parts for a lower price are most likely substandard.

3 Installation of forged pistons on Kalina

To increase the power of the car with minimal financial losses, many motorists change their standard cast pistons to forged ones. The main difference between the parts is their mass. So, the less the weight of the piston, the lower the pressure on it from the side of the lateral inertial forces. This has a positive effect on the increase in vehicle power and the increase in the number of revolutions.

In addition, forged pistons are much less susceptible to wear and tear. Of course, you can ride with the latter, and with regular use under normal conditions, they are almost invisible. However, when the power of the machine is increased, then any, even imperceptible scratches on the surface of the pistons make themselves felt.

Installing forged parts with your own hands will not cause problems for anyone. To do this, you will need to dismantle the old cast pistons and install the purchased ones in their place. It is much more difficult to find really high quality tuning items. So that you do not get lost among the entire assortment of imported and domestic piston kits, we will consider those details that you should pay attention to in the first place. These include:

1. Details from the company Automat- domestic products that have earned trust due to their low cost and long service life. Cost - from 3000 rubles;
2. A set of pistons and connecting rods of the company Federal mogul costing from 8,000 rubles is perfect not only for tuning a hatchback, but also for;
3. A set of forged pistons with rings from a German company Mahle- an excellent choice for those who can afford expensive tuning. The cost of the kit is from 11 thousand rubles.

These manufacturers produce quality parts in a variety of price points. If you decide to replace the pistons of your Lada Kalina, we recommend purchasing products from the companies listed above.

A car for the premiere. History and tuning of the VAZ 1119

Story

VAZ 1119 is a front-wheel drive five-door hatchback from the Lada Kalina family. The prototype of this car appeared the very first of the series presented - back in 1999, earlier than the ancestor of the family - VAZ 1118. Yes - although the prototype came out first, the sedan became the father of the family, which earned the right to be the first production car. And the VAZ 1119 began to be assembled almost two years later - on July 21, 2006. The first batch of cars reached car dealerships in Russia on August 4 of the same year.

The VAZ 1119 (or LADA 1119) car received greater maneuverability in urban conditions due to its more compact overall dimensions than, say, representatives of the Samara, Samara 2 and LADA 110 families. Additionally, the hatchback behaves somewhat more confidently on the road than the same sedan released earlier. The car also possesses higher sports characteristics, which has led to the fact that the VAZ 1119 today is gradually replacing the rather outdated "eight" from the racetracks.

The first modifications of the VAZ 1119 were equipped with a 1.6-liter eight-valve gasoline engine with distributed fuel injection. Later, variations with a 1.4-liter 16-valve engine and the same 1.6-liter unit went on sale. All types of engines that were installed in the VAZ 1119 fully comply with the Euro-3 standard. As in the case of the VAZ 1118, this model has been equipped with an ABS system since 2007.

In addition to the original VAZ 1119, a sports version of this car, Lada Kalina Sport, was adjusted at the Volzhsky Automobile Plant. Her birthday can be considered May 15, 2008. It was on this day that the first prototype of the new car was released. The model entered small-scale production in the summer of the same year.

This car received two modifications with 1.4 and 1.6-liter 6-valve engines. Unlike the original model, VAZ 1119, Lada Kalina Sport began to be equipped with slightly modified bumpers, an exhaust pipe nozzle, and sports pedal pads. At the same time, this model did not provide for the installation of airbags, it had a short steering rack. The salon itself took on the appearance of not a calm city dweller, but a progressive sports car (as far as it is applicable for VAZ cars).

Lada Kalina Sport, which, to some extent, can be regarded as the last tuned VAZ 1119, was exactly the car in which Vladimir Putin, who was then the Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, took part in testing in 2008. Driving this model, the prime minister took part in the rally along the new Chita-Khabarovsk highway. AvtoVAZ provided V. Putin with three Lada Kalina 1.6 cars (one of them was driven by Vladimir Vladimirovich, the other two were driving behind on a specially equipped trailer) of yellow color. At the end of the race, one car went to the Moscow International Auto Show, the other two became gifts for an employee of the Volzhsky Automobile Plant and a builder who participated in the construction of the Chita-Khabarovsk highway.

Tuning VAZ 1119

At present, tuning of the VAZ 1119 is widespread in connection with its second vocation - racing tracks (in particular: circuit races, track, rallycross, autocross). Of course, the sports tuning of the VAZ 1119 provides for a number of interventions in the design of the car, which should only be performed by specialists (you can always find them with us). But, in any case, it should include more or less standard actions that are widespread for cars of the Lada Kalina family.

The first thing for which tuning the VAZ 1119 is needed is the correction of factory defects, which, unfortunately, are not such a rarity in this series. The second is to improve comfort, technical characteristics and improve the appearance of the car. That is, here again there is a place to be technical tuning, interior tuning and styling of the VAZ 1119.

External tuning of the VAZ 1119 (or simply the styling of the VAZ 1119) often includes the installation of tuned optics on the headlights and a block of taillights. Various body kits are also used in this business, which can give the car the most sporty look. It is difficult to do without spoilers, cast or forged wheels, etc.

Now for the internal structure. To improve the driving characteristics of a hatchback from the Lada Kalina series, the first step is to focus on tuning the VAZ 1119 engine. The direction of further work, in principle, depends on the specific modification of the car and the type of engine that is used in it. If the car works on the basis of an eight-valve engine (which was used in early models), then there can be two ways out in this situation - either leave the native piston, modifying the cylinder head by grinding and increasing the channels, installing lightweight valves, flywheels, a sports receiver or a throttle valve ( or compressor), a direct-flow resonator and a muffler, an equal length exhaust manifold, or switch to a 16-valve engine. This motor can be subjected to all of the above tests. Additionally, you can increase the engine volume to 1.6 (in case a 1.4-liter unit is used) or 1.8 liters - install a crankshaft with an increased stroke with the corresponding pistons and connecting rods.

"Lada Kalina" has always been in great demand among domestic motorists. However, the language cannot be called a masterpiece of design thought. This applies to both sedans and hatchbacks. Therefore, motorists are still trying to improve the "Kalina". Both externally and internally. Let's figure out how they do it.

Engine

The Lada Kalina car began to be produced in 2004, and in 2018 it was discontinued because it was replaced by new models. The car was produced both as a sedan and a hatchback. It should be noted right away that the differences in tuning of these models are minimal, since most of the improvements in Kalina traditionally concern the engine and chassis. These elements are the same for sedans and hatchbacks. As for the interior, Kalina has it made in such a way that there is little that can be improved in it. Now in more detail.

The maximum volume of the Kalina engine is 1596 cm³. It is a 16-valve 4-cylinder engine capable of delivering 4,000 rpm of torque. Its power is 98 liters. c. But many motorists are not satisfied with such characteristics. And they do their best to improve them. Here's how it's done:

• installation of a direct exhaust system. This increases the motor power by 2–4%;
• performing chip tuning. Not a single owner of Kalina can do without this operation today. It comes down to replacing the standard firmware in the electronic unit of the car with the "advanced" one. Craftsmen have developed many firmware, which can be roughly divided into two categories - "economical" and "sports". The former allow you to save fuel, the latter, on the contrary, increase the consumption. But this also increases the dynamic characteristics of the motor. It becomes more responsive and high-torque;
• installation of an air filter with reduced resistance. This allows the engine to literally "breathe more freely": the combustion chambers will receive more air, and the combustion of the fuel mixture will become more complete. As a result, the motor power will increase by 8-12%;
• installation of a larger intake receiver. It reduces the vacuum in the combustion chambers, which gives a 10% increase in power;
• replacement of the camshaft. Moreover, the camshaft can be “high” or “low”. The first increases the thrust of the engine at higher speeds. The second increases traction at medium speeds, but at high speeds there is a noticeable drawdown in power;
• replacement of valves. After replacing the crankshaft, you cannot do without replacing these parts. Usually sports valves are installed, which during intake strokes rise slightly higher than the standard ones.

Chassis

Tuning the chassis is reduced to strengthening the suspension structure. Here's what you do for this:

Appearance

Here are the main improvements to the Kalina's appearance, which are performed by the owners of both sedans and hatchbacks:

Video: installing a spoiler on "Kalina" with a hatchback body

Salon

The salon of all variants of "Kalina" is designed in such a way that it is extremely difficult to make any radical improvements to it. Therefore, car owners are usually limited to cosmetic changes:

Lighting

In the case of Kalina, there are only two options:

Trunk and doors

Here are the options for tuning the doors and trunk:

Photo gallery: tuned "Lada Kalina", sedans and hatchbacks

The hood of this sedan is trimmed "carbon-like", which creates a contrast with the red color of the car. The massive spoiler of this sedan immediately catches the eye. "This sedan stands out with a massive air intake, which unequivocally hints at the considerable engine power under it. The owner of this" Kalina "limited himself to installing a massive carbon fiber spoiler. body kit "I am a robot" in combination with a small spoiler Body kit S1 Team - the second most popular among owners of "Kalina" after the kits "I am a robot" Small, almost invisible spoiler in combination with a massive body kit and alloy wheels

So, it is quite possible to improve the appearance of "Kalina". How radical these improvements will be depends primarily on the thickness of the car owner's wallet. But in any case, you should not be too zealous. Because in everything you need to observe the measure.

Tuning Lada Kalina is quite common, since this car is one of the most popular models of the domestic auto industry. To date, magazines and sites dedicated to auto topics present tuning sedans and hatchbacks, as well as other variations: sports and station wagons. Every year, its equipment is being finalized and improved, and the price is as low as possible, so an increasing number of motorists are choosing Lada Kalina.

Of course, many are thinking about tuning options for their metal pet. Based on the demand in the direction of tuning VAZ Kalina, a large number of different options for improving this car have been developed. To transform its appearance, specially designed: spoilers, bumpers, side skirts, linings, deflectors, cross members and much more. What can we say about the internal options for changes: from the body part to the engine - the limit, in fact, can only be the owner's imagination. It is clear that cash costs are required to carry out tuning Lada Kalina, and in some cases they may exceed the cost of the car itself.

Getting rid of flaws

Where to start tuning a Kalina car for a simple man in the street who does not have a significant amount of money, but is eager to improve his pet? First of all, you need to understand that Kalina, despite its versatility, has a number of shortcomings, like every car. If we talk about improving the car, then it is worth starting by eliminating the nuances. Much depends on the specifics of a particular model, but in general it is possible to highlight such points as:

1. Noise isolation - it is clear that Kalina was developed primarily for the needs and capabilities of domestic owners. To reduce the cost of the car, the noise insulation procedure has been simplified, in contrast to foreign foreign cars with overseas price tags. For some, this factor is not significant, since it does not affect the speed, but for some it is even very important. It is possible to isolate from unnecessary vibrations and noise by purchasing specialized materials that are glued depending on the capabilities and needs of the owner.

Also, such a procedure can be carried out in stages, starting with the main places where noise is generated, such as the trunk lid, and ending with almost a roof.

2. Corrosion of the body - in fact, most cars will eventually suffer from rust in aggressive areas. To prevent possible corrosion in the area of ​​arches, thresholds, bottom and other "special" parts, the surface should be treated with additional anti-corrosion materials, which are available in an extensive range.

3. Adjustment and modernization of certain elements - over time, some moments can be unpleasantly surprising, such as, for example, the wipers sticking into the paintwork when opening the front doors. Wear on the front of the chassis due to weak struts, excessive rattling of the gear shift knob. These moments can be easily eliminated at the initial stages of operation.

For example, the wipers can be cut by a couple of millimeters, the rack can be reinforced, the handle can be tightened, etc.

4. Door locks and fasteners - many Kalina owners complain about tight doors opening and faulty locks. First of all, this is due to the lack of lubrication, which is washed out over time in the sinks, therefore it is necessary to periodically carry out lubrication measures.

5. Rust in the area of ​​the company emblems - over time, the attachment, on which the company logo is fixed, is susceptible to corrosion and rust, therefore it is necessary to pre-treat them with lubricants.

Surely, you are already interested in whether it is possible to crank all these operations yourself. Read this and you will know everything about tuning with your own hands. You may also find useful information about special accessories - about them.

The basics of restyling and quality improvement

After eliminating possible nuances, you can start more global changes in your beloved Kalina. As mentioned earlier, there are a lot of options and the limits end only in our imagination and wallet. If you move from small to large, then it is possible to highlight such moments when tuning Lada Kalina as:

• installation of deflectors on the door - this allows you to drive with windows ajar in rainy weather, ventilate the car without excess moisture, including smoking;
• a net in the luggage compartment - useful when transporting a large number of little things that can be fixed from unnecessary rattling and rewinding;
• battery mat - prevents corrosion of the body, which can occur under the battery from the possible consequences of acid leakage;
• pedal pads - prevent the feet from slipping, which can qualitatively contribute to prevent accidents;
• roof rails and crossbars - complement the appearance of the car and allow you to transport additional cargo on the roof;
• door sills - give an additional aesthetic appearance and protect the body from corrosion;

• overlays for headlights and a radiator grill - give an additional aesthetic appearance;
• front and rear bumpers - are available today in a wide range, designed to modify the appearance of the car, as well as to strengthen it;
• arch linings - again, change the appearance and protect against aggressive influences, such as impacts of small particles of the road surface;
• moldings - give an aesthetic look to the car, protect from damage;
• spoilers - in addition to giving the car a sporty look, in some situations they can affect its aerodynamics.

I would also like to mention the tuning options for the Lada Kalina salon, depending on the capabilities of its owner.

You can deliver additional seat covers, heating elements, various sensors, music, anti-reflective glass coating and much more.

With a solid budget, tuning Kalina cars can turn it into a rocket. Like any other modern car, Kalina can be changed due to the on-board computer tuning chip.

High-quality sports tuning parts for Lada Kalina

Our tuning store site specializes in the sale of high-quality auto parts for tuning VAZ cars and foreign cars. Here you can find spare parts for tuning and repair Lada Kalina.

Lada Kalina (other names are "lada kalina") - the first generation was produced by the Volga Automobile Plant from 2004 to 2013, and the second generation lada kalina 2 has been produced since May 2013, and it is produced only in hatchback and station wagon bodies, the sedan is produced as a model of Lada Grant ... From 2005 to 2011 he was a participant of the Russian racing series RTCC.

Interior and exterior tuning

External and internal tuning will be noticeable immediately. You will no longer merge with the stream of gray and boring cars. The main tuning advantage of this VAZ bestseller is the relatively inexpensive parts. One of the most common tuning options is understating the suspension. A special sporty look can be achieved with a spoiler or lip spoiler. Do not forget about universal tuning - hood locks, fenders and others. We recommend installing sports seats and a sports steering wheel in the salon.

Technical tuning

If your car is racing, or you just want to add power to your car, then you can install a turbo. We advise you to improve the rigidity and handling of the car by installing braces and levers. Differential lock can be installed, as well as spare parts for tuning the engine and transmission!