Tuning a Lada Granta sedan with your own hands, where to start and what to do

Where to begin

Deep tuning of the new Lada Granta sedan should not be started before the end of the warranty period - this may result in refusal of free service. When purchasing a car ex-showroom, experienced craftsmen recommend using only external modifications that are decorative in nature. If the warranty does not matter, you can begin to modernize the engine and chassis.

Experienced experts recommend modifying cars that are in good technical condition. Therefore, before making any modifications, you will need to get the car in order.

External tuning of Lada Granta FL sedan

Often, the factory settings of the suspension and power plant are sufficient for the user. Car enthusiasts want to modernize the exterior parts of the body, decorative trim, and interior panels. The degree and depth of modification depends on the financial capabilities and imagination of the car owner.

Body panels

If you have no experience in self-modification, you should start with exterior decoration.

Installing tuning bumpers, door sills, mirrors, and designer wheels allows you to transform your car relatively inexpensively and quickly. Some connoisseurs prefer to install additional elements in the interior, or change the factory ones.

Typically the body tuning procedure looks like this.

The store selects the required part.
Buy paint of the required color. Typically, retrofit body panels are supplied to the market coated with a primer.
The car is washed thoroughly - it is recommended to use car shampoo or special soap. Particles of dust and dirt can prevent the repair from being carried out efficiently.
The car is driven into a well-lit garage, where the repair process takes place.
Next, the factory parts are removed and new ones are installed in their place.
The car is painted and polished.

Next comes the alteration of the interior, dashboard, door cards, and steering wheel.

Some car enthusiasts cover the panels with Alcantara, change the upholstery of the seats, or even install racing buckets.

Shumka

The next step is for motorists to enhance the factory sound insulation. Factory panels are designed to partially dampen vibration and absorb noise.

To properly “roll up” the car you will need to spend a lot of money. The panels are glued in two layers (the simplest method).

Bitumen sheets. If the car will not compete in competitions, it is enough to use 2-3 mm bitumen. The sheets are cut to size and rolled onto the metal surface with a roller.
Tuning of the Lada Granta fl sedan continues at the stage of installation of soundproofing slabs (splen). The sheets are rolled on top of the vibration insulation. Typically, users choose a layer thickness of no more than 10 mm.

If desired, you can use thicker panels, which will only improve the result.

Some craftsmen advise first reading the literature on exactly how and in what places insulating material should be applied. If you don’t have enough experience, you can make a lot of mistakes that reduce efficiency.

Photos will tell you what a similar tuning of the Lada Granta sedan looks like.

Acoustics

A separate category is the modernization of the car’s acoustic system. The factory setting is only suitable for listening to the radio in a traffic jam, not music at full volume.

The main requirement when installing more productive music in a car is the competent selection of noise insulation and vibration-absorbing layer. You should also decide what is important – volume or quality.

Additionally, you should consult with specialists. It often turns out to be possible to build high-quality acoustics for reasonable money. The main thing is knowledge of the compatibility of individual blocks and experience in their installation.

First you need to make some noise:

Only then mount all the elements tightly.

It is also recommended to connect a technician after installation to calibrate the player and speakers.

The first tuned Grants - do not deny yourself anything!

The first budget Lada Granta appeared on mass sale relatively recently. Therefore, there is relatively little data on possible tuning variations for this brand. But already on the basis of some photos taken from the Internet, we can draw conclusions - there really is somewhere for those who like modifications to roam. And although there are still few factory parts for tuning on the open market, cunning “tuners” have learned to get out even in such difficult situations.

The first part of the car that the hands of folk craftsmen touch is the body. On the streets of the city you can already see cars repainted in the most unexpected colors - from matte black to bright pink. But the “crown” of all creations is still considered to be Granta, covered with gold film. The car “a la gold bar” is a kind of attempt to show one’s respectability and presentability. Indeed, such a tuning variation cannot but attract attention on the road, colorfully standing out in the crowd of ordinary factory stampings. We wrote earlier about how to paint a car with your own hands in a garage.

The second stage of the transformation is lowering the vehicle's seating position. By the way, the author of this experiment is the same owner of the “golden” Lada Granta. Replacing the springs and standard shock absorber struts made it possible to at least visually bring the budget Russian car closer to the famous Audi R8. And although many drivers consider this stage of tuning to be something akin to suicide (considering the state of our roads), the result obtained exceeded all expectations.

The stumbling block in refining the factory Granta was the wheel rims. Most restylers agreed that the designers paid enough attention to the development of the body. But it’s still better to replace light-alloy wheels that match the body color. And you can complete the new look with the help of a stylish spoiler, borrowed from the sports version.

Well, and of course – where would we be without the popular replacement of lighting fixtures! Different types of lighting allow you to present your car in a completely new look. The tinted windows, headlights and fog lights installed on the Grant from the new Kalina look good. You can limit yourself to purely visual modification of the optics using special eyelashes for headlights.

Video instructions for installing fog lights on a Lada Granta with your own hands:

Having exhausted the riot of imagination on body modifications, car enthusiasts began to modernize the interior. Some used spare parts and interior parts from other brands. The more sophisticated and wealthy ones ordered designer chairs and interior upholstery from professional car studios. To create comfort and isolation from surrounding sounds in your car, you can soundproof the door panels, roof, floor, wheel arches and trunk of the car.

Do-it-yourself soundproofing of the Lada Granta floor on video:

Do-it-yourself soundproofing of the Lada Granta roof on video:

Do-it-yourself noise insulation of the trunk of a Lada Granta on video:

Do-it-yourself noise insulation of wheel arches of Lada Granta on video:

Tuning Lada Granta sedan 2021 – engine compartment

This year, the modernization of the car looks a little different than the tuning of the 2012 Lada Granta sedan - the main difference is the materials, technologies and tools used. The very principle of engine development remained unchanged - bore, add volume and install several new parts.

For beginners, professionals recommend using only the minimum tuning kit.

More advanced intake and exhaust system.
Reflashing the on-board computer.
Installing a zero resistance filter.
Modification of the fuel supply device.

If you have the proper experience and funds, you can begin a deeper remodeling.

The block is bored, reinforced pistons and shafts are mounted, fuel mixture supply lines are drilled out, and the cylinder head is modified.
Turbocharging is installed.
The brains of the machine are being replaced.
The cooling system of the power plant is completely changed. Increased engine performance leads to intense overheating.
Suspension and brakes are modified. With increased power and speed, the standard chassis may not be able to cope with the load and fail.

Important! Deep tuning of the Lada Granta fl sedan 2021 and other model years involves a complete redesign of the car - all work is carried out exclusively in a comprehensive manner. If you strengthen the engine and leave other units unattended, the machine will not withstand it and will quickly fail.

Deep tuning for the purpose of performing at competitions and exhibitions should be included in a separate category. Depending on the requirements of the regulations, the car is completely redesigned and changes radically. This usually happens in several stages.

All interior equipment is completely removed, except for the seats, dashboard, controls and mirrors. At the same time, all the noise is removed, the car is extremely light.
Next, the engine is rebuilt - sometimes only the name remains from the factory engine.
The cooling system, suspension, and chassis are modified.
The transmission is changing - in serious competitions or disciplines, sequential boxes of increased performance are installed.

Important Details

The factory equipment of any Lada Granta requires the presence of steel engine protection. This part serves its purpose, but if you have the opportunity to provide the motor with better protection, we advise you to take advantage of it. Those who often come across Grant tuning claim that engine protection from Kalina is perfect for this car.

Every racing car should have fender liners or lockers. If you install fender liners made of polymer material, they will perform important functions - they will absorb any impacts from pebbles and other road debris, protect the car from splashes of dirt, which in turn will protect the body from abrasive wear. Some car owners think that fender liners can interfere with the ventilation of the body space, which is why the metal will quickly rust. But such fears have no basis. If you do not drill the body when installing lockers, they will only bring benefits.

If you start tuning wheels, then the standard 13-inch ones should be replaced with 15-inch ones that are more neat in appearance. The base wheels make the Lada Granta look heavier. In addition, new wheels will make the process of moving on uneven roads more pleasant and comfortable. Granta will also feel great on sixteen- or even seventeen-inch wheels with low-profile tires. But this option is applicable for good roads.

Exterior mirrors can be equipped with electrical adjustment, turn signals and even heating, which will be very useful in winter. Heated mirrors can be easily synchronized with the rear window heating system.

In Germany, at one time it was fashionable to design a car to resemble a convertible. This effect was achieved by covering the roof with leather. There is no need to do this with Granta. But instead of leather, you can use vinyl film, which will not only give the car a more stylish look, but also protect the roof from damage. If you stick film on the glass, Granta's image will become mysterious. But don't get carried away with too dark tinting, because traffic rules prohibit the use of such accessories. Remember that safety is much more important than looking cool.

Don't forget to watch the test drive of the tuned factory version of the Lada Grant with a sporty character from the inimitable Zhorik Revazov: