21213 "Niva" - interior tuning, steering and a new body kit

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

One of the most popular domestic off-road vehicles is the VAZ 21213 Niva. Tuning this car will allow the owner to get even more positive emotions from operation.

Main tasks for tuning "Niva"

It's no secret that because of the transfer case, constantly driving a Niva is not very comfortable. Due to the monotonous noise, some owners decided to remove this node, despite the loss of the main characteristics of the 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, increased speed characteristics and maneuverability, 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'll take a look at a few technical improvements and enhancements 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 car with power steering, you immediately understand 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 get behind the wheel of your Niva again. Easy and relaxed controls have been replaced by constant physical tension of your hands.

If you use your domestic SUV from time to time, then there is probably no point in doing a revision. But if you spend all day driving a VAZ 21213 Niva, you simply need to tune the steering unit. You can purchase a special power steering kit 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 less, and the effect of facilitating management is also achieved. However, the hydraulic booster is a more pragmatic thing. It is completely devoid of electrical circuits and electric motors, and therefore more reliable. Considering that our car is an SUV, we will be guided by the principles of reliable and trouble-free operation, and not cost.

Salon

Inside "Niva" is a bright example of classic minimalism. There are a lot of positions here that, when replaced, will allow you to evaluate your VAZ 21213 Niva in a new way. Interior tuning must begin with soundproofing or not touch the interior at all. Froma lot depends on the quality and thickness of vibration-insulating and noise-absorbing materials.

Here, as with everything related to cars, cost savings can nullify 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 will not justify the money and effort spent on finalizing the machine ("Niva" 21213). Do-it-yourself interior tuning will help you save money, especially since installing soundproofing is not a very difficult task. The main thing is to be guided by the basic principles in work:

1. Quality clean and degrease the surface before applying soundproofing. Places with traces of corrosion must be cleaned and treated. The entire interior must be perfectly dry.
2. Do not leave untreated areas. If there is not enough material, then it is better to buy it in addition than to do a partial work that will not have the desired effect.
3. Pay special attention to the wheel arches, the engine compartment and the central shaft, under which the cardan shaft, gearbox and transfer case are located. It is recommended to apply a material with higher sound-absorbing properties to these areas than for the treatment of 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 treated areas. Use a noise absorber of the same thickness, preferably at least 8 mm. The carpet laid on top will also contribute to soundproofing.salon. Now we can talk about installing more comfortable seats.

Seats in "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 fit into the regular mounting points of the VAZ 21213 Niva car.

Tuning, when various stands and supports for new seats are welded to the body, is considered not the best option in terms of safety. The first option will take more time, but the seats will be installed with high quality and reliability. If you can't find reclining seats, go for a four-door. For the latter, you just need to cut off the restrictive pins, and the seat will become comfortable for use in a two-door car.

Kit for "Niva"

Having made a quiet interior, installing good seats with lateral support, height adjustment and power steering, we move on to outdoor work. Doing external tuning VAZ 21213 "Niva", remember its practicality.

It would be optimal to install side steps, a rear gate for attaching a spare wheel, like in most jeeps, and a brutal front bumper - "kenguryatnik". It is advisable to choose the latter with arcs that protect the optics of the car.

New optics

The factory installs the most common optics on"Niva" 21213. We recommend tuning this important car device in two directions:

1. Increasing the strength of the headlight - armoring the glass with a special film.
2. Increasing the strength of the luminous flux. For this purpose, we recommend installing bi-xenon lamps with ignition units. Pay great attention to setting the headlights so as not to harm other road users.

As a result of the work done, we got a completely different car. Tuning "Niva" 21213 with your own hands and no frills will allow you to save the well-known "charm" of the Russian SUV, making it a more practical and modern car.