Hyundai ix35. Tuning "Hyundai ix35"

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

The Korean crossover Hyundai ix35 has been on the market of the former CIS countries since 2010. During this time, he managed to earn considerable popularity, and all thanks to good technical potential, modern design and relatively affordable price. Today we will talk about tuning Hyundai ix35, which allows you to strengthen the weaknesses and emphasize the strengths of the car.

Machine specification

Hyundai ix35 is great for city driving. In addition, you can safely storm light off-road on it. The car is offered with three types of engines: two diesel engines with a capacity of 184 and 136 horsepower and one gasoline engine with a capacity of 150 "horses". In tandem with the power unit, a 5- or 6-speed manual or automatic transmission can work. Machines of this model are assembled in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Tuning directions

Hyundai ix35 can be upgraded in several ways, depending on the preferences of the owner. Those who want the car to stand out fromtraffic flow, tweak its exterior. Fans of the most comfortable ride improve the interior of the car. Well, those who love dynamic driving, first of all, carry out chip tuning of the motor. By the way, in the circles of professionals, tuning is only the refinement of the mechanical part of the car. And all procedures aimed at increasing attractiveness and comfort are called styling.

To be fair, the Hyundai ix35 initially looks and drives well (at least for its price), so before you start to refine it, it is worth evaluating the feasibility of these measures. Tuning Hyundai ix35 is carefully done so that the car turns out to be truly exclusive, and not defiant. Only with a competent approach can you get a worthwhile result.

Interior

Absolutely all versions of the car undergo internal improvements, because even in the most expensive configuration you can find weaknesses. Independent tuning of the Hyundai ix35 interior usually begins with the selection of original covers for the armrests and seats, the installation of a new top on the gear selector and all kinds of chrome trim. All the described operations are not at all difficult to do without the involvement of professionals. Installing a new speaker system will also not cause difficulties. For a full effect, high-quality acoustic equipment is complemented by a good amplifier and subwoofer. Many fans of impeccable car sound install high-frequency speakers in the interior of their car, which are popularly called simply “tweeters”. In the case of the Hyundai ix35 model,tuning of which we are considering today, there is one caveat: “tweeters” can only be installed in the front pillars. To perform this procedure, you need to carefully cut regular plastic lining. This operation can ruin the entire interior, so it should be done with extreme caution. For those who are not confident in their abilities, it is recommended to entrust the matter to professionals. In general, as you can see in the photos presented on the relevant information resources, the tuning of the Hyundai ix35 interior can be both deep and superficial.

Electronics

To make the car as comfortable and safe as possible, it can be equipped with additional innovative electronics. Tire pressure sensors, a DVR with a radar detector, a navigator, parking sensors - all this and much more will significantly increase the degree of driver confidence on the road. In addition, those who want to make their car more comfortable are advised to think about heating the steering wheel. Owners of a post-2014 Hyundai ix35 don't have to worry about this - the option, along with a 4.2-inch virtual instrument cluster, is part of the factory equipment.

Noise isolation

The above ix35 tuning measures are inappropriate for many drivers, which cannot be said about noise isolation. The fact is that the factory protection of the Korean crossover from external noise, to put it mildly, leaves much to be desired. You can entrust the installation of sound insulation to professionals or set aside 2-3 days and do everything yourself. This procedure is quite feasible.for the average driver who is willing to be patient to improve his car.

You need to start from the ceiling. The first step is to carefully dismantle the casing. Then you need to ruthlessly remove the felt strips installed under it, which play the role of factory soundproofing, but do not produce much effect. The procedure for dismantling the felt strips is laborious and can take several hours. After removing the protective material from the roof, it must be cleaned with a solvent. It remains only to stick a special material on the roof. As a rule, this is 3 mm vibration isolation, which must be carefully rolled with a special roller, plus 4 mm splenitis or felt. Those who do not want to spend half a day completely cleaning the roof glue the vibration isolation between its strips. Then all this is covered with a layer of new felt.

The next step on the way to a quiet interior is soundproofing the doors. First you need to remove the casing and, having reached the metal base, carefully degrease it. Then everything is done according to the scheme described above: first, vibration isolation is glued, then splenitising. It is worth noting that it is undesirable to use the latter with a layer of glue on the doors, since its adhesive decomposes under the influence of moisture. Splenite with sealant is devoid of this problem. Taping the doors is more difficult than the roof, since the small mounting holes do not allow the use of large pieces of material. Then the inner frame of the door is glued. In this case, all extra holes in it should be closed. It remains only to glue the door card with vibroplast and install it in place.

When all the doorsready, you can start processing the luggage compartment, floor and wheel arches. This is done according to the same principle as described above. It should be noted that the thickness of the soundproofing layer on the floor can reach 4 mm, and in the trunk should be no more than 2 mm. The fact is that in the luggage compartment of the ix35 all parts are mounted quite tightly. If you overdo it with soundproofing, then the trunk simply will not assemble. The splenium layer on the floor can reach 8 mm, but in the trunk it should be no more than 4 mm. It remains only to install all the elements in their places. Noise isolation is one of the most time-consuming stages of Hyundai ix35 home tuning. Noise isolation is not visible in the photos of modernized cars, but passengers will appreciate it after the first trip.

Exterior

The next stage of tuning "Hyundai ix35" are external improvements. It is worth correcting the exterior of the car competently and carefully. External tuning gives drivers ample opportunities to realize their fantasies, which often plays a cruel joke with them. If overdone, then a harmonious and proportional car can turn into something tasteless and repulsive. On the Internet you can find a lot of photos of tuning "Hyundai ix35", which, apart from bewilderment, does not cause any emotions.

The first thing drivers usually do is change factory wheels. Korean crossovers look great, shod in 18- or 19-inch titanium wheels. There are also cars of this model with 20-inch wheels. Thus, the machine body allows the use of a wide rangedimensions. Well, a rich assortment of discs of various colors and configurations will allow each motorist to choose the most suitable model. For greater showiness, tires with an interesting tread pattern can be purchased with new discs.

As for the aerodynamic body kit, experts do not recommend using it for this car. If you still decide to resort to installing it, then make sure that the element you have chosen will not spoil the already pleasant appearance of the car. What is really recommended to change is the factory grille. Instead, a chrome grille, preferably with the Hyundai emblem, will look great on a car. Many motorists, when purchasing a new car, first of all tint the windows, and this model is no exception. Here you can add only one thing: you should not save on tinting. Bad film will fade quickly and peel away from the glass.

For those who want to make the car's exterior more aggressive and powerful, it is recommended to install a chrome-plated kengurin. The above photo of the ix35 tuning proves that the kengurin will definitely not spoil the appearance of the car. You can also experiment with all sorts of little things like windshields, rear-view mirrors, door sills, moldings, company emblems, door handles and hood deflectors. With a small supply of free finance, it is not at all difficult to transform a car.

Trying to make a car stand out from the crowd by repainting it in an unusual color is a risky business. If you want to upgrade your carwithout drastic measures, you can try to repaint it in a matte shade.

Optics

Experiments with optics are less risky than with painting. Here are the main variations of the headlights of the Korean crossover:

1. The contour repeaters of turn signals are mounted in the upper edge of the headlights.
2. LED clearance lights are installed along the lower edge of the lamps.
3. The lens is illuminated from the inside with white LEDs.
4. Angel eyes with bright discharge lamps are installed on the headlight mask.

All the options described are usually implemented in a complex way. You can make headlights brighter and more attractive without the appropriate skills. To learn how to disassemble and assemble headlights, just watch a couple of sensible videos on this topic. In total, the completion of headlights can take an unsophisticated motorist no more than 6 hours.

Hyundai ix35 chip tuning

Those who are not satisfied with the original technical potential of the car, can add a few tens of horsepower to it by chip-upgrading the power plant. Chip tuning "Hyundai ix35" is very popular today. It can be done using several methods. The most common option is to use an electronic module called the V-tech Power Box. It is produced by the Polish company V-tech Tuning S. C. The module consists of eight control programs that can be used to optimize engine performance and increaseits power. It should be noted that V-tech Power Box can only be used for Hyundai ix35 diesel versions. As reviews show, chip tuning ix35 (gasoline) using this unit is ineffective. For these purposes, classic chip tuning is used, which involves flashing the electronic control unit and guarantees the desired dynamic characteristics.

It is worth noting that before you do chip tuning, you need to carefully analyze the condition of all vehicle units. If the car has some problems, for example, filters are clogged or the engine is working with errors, then flashing will be ineffective. Therefore, you first need to diagnose all the systems of the car, and then start improving it. As reviews show, ix35 chip tuning allows you to increase engine power by 12-15 percent. This is very good, considering that we are talking about a heavy urban crossover.

In addition, flashing allows:

1. Get rid of the speed limiter.
2. Tune the engine for a certain type of fuel.
3. Unleash the full potential of the power plant.

DIY chip tuning

Chip tuning in the classic version adjusts the composition of the air-fuel mixture and the level of filling of the cylinders with it. Due to this, already from low revs, the engine starts to "pick up" well. It is important to understand that with the improvement of some parameters, others may worsen. We need to find a middle ground in which the motor will work really optimally.

Car manufacturers put in the ECU (electronic control unit) a certain set of programs that should guarantee the perfect operation of all machine systems. However, the owners of the Hyundai ix35, whose tuning we are considering, do not always agree with the standard car settings. Therefore, some of them resort to chip tuning. Those who are confident in their abilities and are not afraid to ruin their car carry out flashing on their own. The algorithm for this operation is approximately the following:

1. Purchasing a diagnostic program for engine analysis.
2. Deciphering the car's factory firmware.
3. Isolation of commands that allow chip tuning of the engine.
4. Compilation of calibration tables related to the commands given by the ECU. Here it will not be superfluous to use visualization programs.
5. Binding the required parameters to the compiled tables and obtaining calibration maps.
6. Calibration of the control unit.

The last operation is worth considering in more detail. Calibration of the control unit is usually carried out using a utility called Hyundai Flasher. It is installed on a computer running Windows XP. After connecting the electronic control unit to the PC using the K-line adapter, the decryption process begins. This part of the chip tuning must be done with the ignition on. When the new data is fully loaded into the ECU, the ignition is turned off and the adapter is disconnected from the computer. Flashing completed.

Theoretically, the procedure looks quite simple, but onPractice chip tuning has many pitfalls. Therefore, it is worth emphasizing once again that flashing it yourself is only worth it if you are one hundred percent sure of your competence. In other cases, it is worth contacting professionals. A qualified ix35 chip tuning will cost much less than fixing errors after an unqualified one.

Conclusion

So, today we have learned what components the Hyundai ix35 tuning can consist of. As you can see, most of the operations to improve the car can be done independently. However, it is better to entrust some manipulations to the masters. For example, if you make a mistake when installing sound insulation, the cabin will just not be quiet enough, but for an oversight in chip tuning, you can pay for personal safety and the safety of others.