The interior of a car is a place where the driver and his passengers spend a lot of time. Modern cars have become not just a means of transportation, but also a place where you can escape from the bustle of the city. And if in expensive cars engineers have calculated and installed a standard set of options that will suit a large number of people, then in budget classes you need to independently select and install those improvements that suit your preferences.
Armchairs
The seats in a car are the first thing everyone who gets into it pays attention to. And tuning the interior of the Lada Kalina will be incomplete if the seats are not modernized or replaced. A short bottom cushion and lack of lateral support are the main disadvantages of the seats installed in Kalina. To correct these shortcomings, you can contact a specialized studio and reshape the existing seats or select a suitable option from another car. The latter option is more acceptable due to the amount of funds spent on its implementation. Specialized studios charge a lot of money for their services, and if you are lucky enough to find chairs that suit you, you can redo the fastenings yourself.
Changes in the technical part
Everyone sets their own priorities for making changes. We will start with changes in the technical part of the car.
Engine
The VAZ power plant does not have sufficient torque and power. There are many ways to unlock the full potential of the motor. We are interested in what we can do with our own hands, and which will not require serious financial investments.
- Tuning Lada Kalina 2 can be started by installing a zero-resistance air filter.
- Grinding the inside of the intake manifold in combination with a zero-resistance filter element will increase the filling of the cylinders, which will give a small increase in power.
- Replacing the standard exhaust system with a direct-flow exhaust has a not very pronounced, but still positive effect.
- Replacing standard valve springs with more powerful ones will increase the tightness of the combustion chamber, which will give additional power to the power plant.
Brake system
The brakes on Kalina are already different from those installed on classic VAZ models, but still do not have enough power. And if a significant increase in the power of the power plant is envisaged, then in this case, first of all, it is necessary to increase the power of the braking system. To make changes to the brake system, you must have a certain set of knowledge and skills. And in this case, it would be more advisable to contact specialists in this field. To increase brake power, it is necessary to increase the area of the brake discs and the area of the calipers, and also replace the two rear drums with discs. This is a very responsible job, so it can only be entrusted to trusted specialists.
Wheels
The increase in brake discs is limited by the inner diameter of the wheel. This limit can be increased by replacing standard rims with wheels of larger diameter. This will give a technical and aesthetic improvement to the car. Car manufacturers are trying in every way to reduce the cost of their vehicles. That's why they put wheels on cars that are not of the best quality. By replacing standard tires with better ones, you will give your car stability and reduce braking distance.
Suspension
Tuning the Lada Kalina 2 will be incomplete if you do not change the car's suspension.
- To begin with, you can replace the standard rubber silent blocks with polyurethane ones. This will stiffen the suspension and, as a result, the car will become more stable on the road.
- Installing a transverse link between the struts will make the car more predictable when cornering.
- The adjustable stands can then be installed. The adjustment can be either mechanical (cheaper option) or pneumatic. In terms of convenience and range of application, air suspension is superior to all currently used in the automotive industry.
- After all changes to the suspension, it is necessary to adjust the camber and toe angles of the wheels.
Dashboard
The torpedo has a great influence on the interior of the entire cabin. And if we compare the tidy of the Kalina with the classic Zhiguli models, then the Togliatti engineers have stepped far forward, but they are still very far from ideal. To produce torpedoes, the factory uses very low quality plastic. This negatively affected the performance of the instrument panel. The colors fade over time, the plastic itself becomes covered with small cracks, and the entire torpedo begins to make unpleasant sounds when moving. You can improve the appearance of the dashboard and get rid of extraneous sounds yourself, for this you need:
- Disassemble the torpedo and glue all the places where the plastic comes into contact with metal, foam rubber or other insulating material.
- If necessary, secure all electrical wiring harnesses with plastic clamps.
- Secure the air ducts that direct the flow from the heater.
- Replace all plastic fasteners with new ones.
- You can also make changes to the color scheme of the torpedo along the way by covering it with a special film. If the hands grow from the right place, this procedure is not difficult to perform on your own.
- Installing a “Grant” central tunnel with cup holders will significantly improve the appearance and add more practicality. The tunnel has a different color from the original instrument panel, this can be corrected by covering it with vinyl film. There are also no holes for the electronic mirror adjustment unit. They will need to be made separately or find another place for installation.
- By installing an armrest between the front seats, you will significantly reduce fatigue from driving a car over long distances. The armrest is also an additional niche for various small items.
Noise insulation
When a car moves along the road, a large number of extraneous noises arise, which strive to get inside the car. Noise comes from the wheels, engine, gearbox and other elements of the car. "Kalina" has standard sound insulation, but it is not enough, or it is of poor quality. To replace it, you need to disassemble almost the entire interior:
- Remove the seats (front and rear).
- Remove the carpet (if done carefully, you can re-cover it).
- Dismantle the old Shumka and factory anticorrosive.
- Apply a new anti-corrosion coating and lay sound insulation, then assemble all dismantled parts into place.
The work to improve sound insulation properties is very long and dirty. But with proper installation of the Shumka, you can make your car as protected as possible from extraneous noise.
Appearance
Changes in appearance are more noticeable to the average person than modernization of the technical part, so most car enthusiasts focus on them.
- You can install the spoiler yourself, you just need to choose the shape that suits you.
- Replacing standard bumpers with tuning ones that have a different shape. This also includes the installation of door sills and wheel arches.
- Changing the color of the body by painting or pasting with film. When carrying out this work with your own hands, it is necessary to take into account the fact that in this case not only the painting (or pasting) process itself is important, but also the preparatory work. The better the surface is prepared, the better the final result will be.
Salon
The interior is largely designed for the driver. Because he spends most of his time in it.
- The seats play a big role in driver fatigue and overall comfort. In the second generation Kalina, the seats are very uncomfortable; driving fatigue is felt after the first hours of the trip. To minimize driving fatigue, you need to either upgrade the existing version or install it from another car.
- Installing an additional soundproofing coating will be a huge plus for a comfortable stay in the cabin, especially on long trips.
- After installing the protection from extraneous noise, you can begin editing high-quality music. This includes replacing the standard radio, laying new (better) wires, and installing additional speakers.
- Individual parts of the torpedo can be covered with vinyl film. This work is simple, but it gives the dashboard an unusual look that will become a distinctive feature of your car.
There is no need to be afraid to change the appearance of your car. The main thing is to understand why this is being done and what ultimately needs to be achieved. Tuning of the Lada Kalina 2 ends when the car is sold, so there is always room for improvement.
Lighting
The Kalina's interior lighting leaves much to be desired. Only the front part of the machine is equipped with a lamp. The back row does not have any lighting devices. An LED strip will help fill the back row with light. It can be powered from the front lamp, and the wiring can be laid under the ceiling card. For convenience, you can install a separate switch in the rear row area so that passengers can turn it on themselves.
Tuning the Lada Kalina with your own hands will take a little time, but by doing so you will reduce the cost of its implementation. By making changes to problematic parts of the car, you thereby improve the impression of the entire car as a whole.
Optics and illumination
The first thing you start tuning the Lada Kalina Sport with is optics. The most common improvement is replacing the front and rear headlight units. You can install LED optics, xenon or bi-xenon lamps. Eyelashes on the headlights give the Lada Kalina Sport an unusual look. A car with installed LED or neon underbody lighting will stand out on the road. Color for every taste.
You can highlight only the wheel arches or the space inside the luggage compartment. All work can be done independently, except for the underbody lighting. To perform such a procedure, it is better to contact a salon if you do not have the skills of an electrician, since you will have to make non-standard connections and run the wiring. Let's look at the price list for various budget options:
- fashionable optics, rear lights - from 3,000 rubles;
- front optics - from 2500 rubles;
- fog lights - from 1,000 rubles;
- bottom lighting - from 3500 rub. Although you can use LED strip. You will need at least 6 meters, from 170 rubles. per meter
