Chevrolet Niva improvements. Where to begin?

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

For a very long time, domestic cars were considered, if not the worst, then far behind in technology. After the premiere of the Chevrolet Niva, it became clear that the domestic SUV could be much better, and even more so if some improvements were applied. Chevrolet Niva improvements can turn this inconspicuous car into a serious SUV, and if you do not conquer off-road, but love the Chevrolet Niva, then it is easy to supplement it with useful functions and additional equipment.

Upgrade options

Among the variety of possible improvements, you can find the right option for any car owner. The choice should be made depending on what you want to achieve from the Chevrolet Niva. Do-it-yourself modification is possible for almost any vehicle components and assemblies. Most popular customization options:

• Refining the engine.
• Refining the brake system.
• Upgraded cardan shafts.
• Refining the Niva Chevrolet stove.
• Liftedpendant.
• Improved gearbox.
• Expansion arches.
• Staircase and roof rack.
• Installation of vibration dampers.
• Upgraded cardan shaft.

Next, we will consider the most interesting modifications of the Chevrolet Niva in more detail.

Suspension lift

Upgraded suspension with increased ground clearance is probably the main thing that SUV owners do with their cars. When tuning the Chevrolet Niva, the suspension lift is carried out in two ways:

• installing spacers;
• installing reinforced shock absorbers and struts.

Spacers are used when the car is slightly raised, when only a slight increase in ground clearance is required. With such a modernization, it will not be possible to put wheels of a larger diameter, you can only use mud tires more prepared for off-road.

When installing upgraded racks, you can achieve not only increased ground clearance, but also large suspension travel. Such a suspension will help the car overcome much greater obstacles.

Engine upgrade

A more powerful motor will not only make you feel more comfortable behind the wheel on long trips, but also easier to overcome obstacles on the road. The factory engine "Niva" is bored from 1700 to 1900 cubic cm and the installation of other pistons. Pistons are madein factories and can be either cast or forged. After installing the pistons, it is very often used to flash the engine control unit or replace it with a special modified one.

More serious improvements already require serious intervention in the design of the car and are illegal without obtaining permission. A turbocharger can be installed on a regular engine, which will add another 30-40 hp

Some owners of "Niva" change motors together with transmission to more powerful ones. As a rule, Japanese or German motors are used. In tandem with the motor, you can choose an automatic gearbox, then it was very pleasant to use an SUV in the city. After such a refinement, the driving experience is completely different, it seems that you have a foreign car, and not a Chevrolet Niva. Refinement of the engine must be carried out in accordance with all regulations and it is imperative to obtain a certificate of conformity.

Heater upgrade

The standard stove in a Niva car is rather weak and does not warm up the interior of an SUV well in severe frosts. In specialized stores, you can purchase a modernized stove, which is much quieter than the standard one in terms of noise level and at the same time heats the interior better even in severe frosts.

The new heater uses VAZ spare parts, so if necessary, you can easily and cheaply repair the stove.

Refining the brakes

If a more powerful engine is installed on the car or a regular one is being finalized, thenyou need to pay attention to the brakes. Their modernization usually begins with the replacement of front brake discs with larger diameter discs. Next, change the rear drum brakes to disc brakes. At the same time, the brake machine also changes.

After finalizing the brake system, it is necessary to carefully bleed the system and check its performance. Especially if the car was finalized by hand.

Replacement of cardan shaft

The upgraded cardan shaft was developed directly at the Kardan plant, which develops and manufactures cardan shafts for VAZ vehicles. The new shaft can run much quieter and is less prone to vibration. The new part not only improves performance, but is also more reliable and durable. The main distinguishing feature of this design is the movable hinge. It is on him that all vibration is transmitted. There are other modifications of the Chevrolet Niva that allow you to reduce vibration and extraneous noise, it is best to use them together.

Exterior and interior improvements

You can remake the car body in different ways, but the most interesting are those improvements that are functional. Useful space in the car is always not enough. An optional roof rack will allow you to take a lot more things on board. For ease of loading and unloading, you can add a ladder to the body or rear doors of the car.

The interior is less important for off-road driving, but whenwe spend the most time there, so you can’t help but pay attention to it when making improvements to the Niva Chevrolet. For additional comfort, you can equip the interior with seat heating, alter the seats in a more pleasant material. The most important thing is that all work is done with high quality, otherwise you may not get the desired result. Any modification, repair of "Chevrolet Niva" must be carried out by professionals, so it's better to contact a good service, then you will have a great car.