One of the most popular domestic SUVs is the VAZ 21213 Niva. Tuning this car will allow the owner to get even more positive emotions from the operation.
The main tasks for tuning "Niva"
It is no secret that because of the transfer case, it’s not very comfortable to drive on the Niva constantly. Due to the monotonous noise, some owners decided to remove this site, despite the loss of its basic characteristics by an SUV.
At the same time, the gearbox was often replaced with a five-speed one, and the front-wheel drive was completely removed. As a result, the car became quieter, speed characteristics and maneuverability increased, but it was no longer a VAZ 21213 Niva.
Tuning, which does not deprive, but increases the existing advantages of the vehicle, increases comfort for the driver and passengers, is always preferable. Below we will consider several technical improvements and improvements that will give you the opportunity to enjoy your SUV.
Steering
A modern car without power steering is nonsense. When you first get behind the wheel of a power steering car, you immediately realize that this is not some kind of nonsense, but a very necessary and useful option. Even after a short trip in such a car, try to drive your Niva again. Easy and easy control has been replaced by constant physical stress of your hands.
If you use your domestic SUV from time to time, then there is probably no point in making a revision. But if you spend all day driving a VAZ 21213 Niva, tuning the steering unit is absolutely necessary for you. You can purchase a special set of power steering for the Niva. Its price does not exceed 33 thousand rubles, but it's worth it.
You can also consider options for installing an electric power steering in the Niva. This equipment costs 8 thousand cheaper, and the effect of facilitating management is also achieved. However, power steering is a more pragmatic thing. It is completely devoid of electrical circuits and electric motors, which means it is more reliable. Given the fact that our car is an SUV, we will be guided by the principles of reliable and reliable operation, and not cost.
Salon
Inside, Niva is a vivid example of classical minimalism. There are a lot of positions that, when replaced, will allow you to re-evaluate your VAZ 21213 Niva. Tuning the cabin must begin with soundproofing or do not touch the cabin at all. A lot depends on the quality and thickness of the vibration-insulating and sound-absorbing materials .
Here, as in everything related to cars, cost savings can negate all efforts to improve the performance of your car. In the best case, if you save on materials, you will get an insignificant result that does not justify the money and efforts spent on finalizing the machine (Niva 21213). Tuning a salon with your own hands will help you save money, especially since installing noise insulation is not very difficult. The main thing is to be guided by the basic principles in work:
- Qualitatively clean and degrease the surface before applying sound insulation. Places with signs of corrosion must be cleaned and treated. The entire interior must be ideally dried.
- Do not leave untreated areas. If there was not enough material, then it is better to buy it than to do partial work, which will not have the desired effect.
- Particular attention should be paid to wheel arches, the engine compartment and the central shaft, under which the driveshaft, gearbox and razdatka are located. It is recommended to apply material with higher sound-absorbing properties to these areas than when processing doors or the roof of the passenger compartment.
When working, use vibroplast and isolon. The thickness of the first layer may be different, depending on the cultivated areas. Use a sound absorber of the same thickness, preferably at least 8 mm. A carpet laid on top will also contribute to the interior's soundproofing. Now we can talk about installing more comfortable seats.
Seats in the Niva
To increase ride comfort, we recommend replacing the front seats with imported ones. For this purpose, it is best to choose from Japanese brands. The main rule is to remake the slide on the seat itself so that they become in the regular mounting locations of the VAZ 21213 Niva.
Tuning, when various supports and supports for new seats are welded to the body, is considered not the best option in terms of security. The first option will take more time, but the seats will be installed efficiently and reliably. If you can not find seats with a reclining backrest - take from the four-door. For the latter, you just need to cut the restrictive studs, and the seat will become convenient for operation in a two-door car.
Body kit for "Niva"
Having made a quiet cabin, installing good seats with lateral support, height adjustment and power steering, we move on to outdoor work. Doing the external tuning of the VAZ 21213 "Niva", remember its practicality.
Optimal will be the installation of side steps, a rear gate for mounting a spare wheel, like most jeeps, and a front brutal bumper - “kenguryatnik”. The latter is desirable to pick up with arcs that protect the optics of the car.
New optics
The factory installs the most common optics on the Niva 21213. We recommend tuning this important vehicle device in two directions:
- Increasing the strength of the headlights - booking glass with a special film.
- Increased luminous flux. For this purpose, we recommend installing bi-xenon lamps with ignition blocks. Pay close attention to adjusting the headlights so as not to harm other road users.
As a result of the work, we got a completely different car. Tuning the Niva 21213 with your own hands and without frills will allow you to maintain the well-known "charm" of the Russian SUV, making it a more practical and modern car.