"Lacetti" hatchback: tuning salon. Chevrolet Lacetti: reviews

In 2014, the last modification of the Chevrolet Lacetti in three bodies came out: a sedan, a station wagon and a hatchback. To the great joy of Russian motorists, this car officially appeared on the domestic market and had a very reasonable price.

Specifications

The new "Chevrolet-Lacetti" remained faithful to the traditions, and still attracted by its comfort and compactness.

The car was released only with a gasoline engine, but in two volumes - 1.4 liters, capacity of 95 liters. from. And 1.6 liters with 106 liters. from. The choice of transmission ("automatic" or "mechanics") is in cars with a 1.6-liter engine. 1.4 l is completed only with manual transmission.

Suspension is an independent MacPherson - both front and rear. It has long established itself as reliable and easy to maintain.

Salon "Chevrolet Lacetti" is quite spacious. It comfortably accommodates four passengers. The driver's seat is equipped competently - everything you need is at hand, you can not reach anything, note the owners' feedback. In their opinion, the only drawback is the wide front pillars, which steal the viewing space.

The trunk volume is rather modest - only 145 liters. However, the folded backs of the rear seats can increase it by a third. The designers tried to compensate for the small volume by equipping the baggage compartment with small pockets. Under the floor there is a place for a full-size spare.

With its technical characteristics "Lacetti" hatchback attracts a fairly wide audience: from family people, to fans of speed and drift. The latter, in turn, often bring a lot of changes, both in the body and interior elements, and in the engine performance. Fortunately, the car "Lachetty" hatchback and tuning just created for each other!

Chip tuning. Increase engine power

A simple chip tuning is a modification of the engine control unit. If there is a special program and skills, then you can do it yourself, say car enthusiasts. Otherwise, it is better to turn to professionals.

Changes in the engine after the chip-tuning are noticeable at once: the torque increases, the power and gravity of the internal combustion engine increases, and fuel consumption decreases.

Plus chip-tuning is that if the owner is not impressed with the work of the modified engine, you can return the parameters of the control unit to the factory settings, which from the positive side was noted by motorists.

Deep engine tuning involves constructive intervention. To increase the capacity of the cylinders are boring, set sporting lightweight pistons and new camshafts, grind the intake manifold. An air filter with zero resistance is installed. This is necessary to ensure that the new design of the forced engine does not experience oxygen starvation.

Judging by the reviews of the Chevrolet Lacetti, the installation of the turbocharger will add up to 20% of its engine capacity to the engine. After all the changes, the control unit must be configured.

Chip-tuning the engine involves adapting the transmission, and the exhaust system. In the check point, reinforced clutch plates are installed. The exhaust gas line is complemented by a straight-through silencer and a system of pipes: from the exhaust manifold to the resonator.

Improved aerodynamics and exterior

At many the word "tuning" at once associates with a chrome and a weather-cloth to the earth. Competent use of these elements will give the body an auto elegance and will allocate it from the general flow of machines.

The thresholds and lining on the bumper do not have to equal the asphalt. The thresholds can simply have a different shape: slightly protrude for the overall envelope of the body, or be curved. The "front skirt" of the front bumper is often equipped with slots - air intakes with a grill or a grid inside. In addition, it can be installed fog lights.

The wing is fixed, both under the rear window and on the roof near the joint with the trunk. And in that, and in another case it is called to improve the controllability of the car at high speed.

Airbrushing is applied to the body to smooth the joints of the body kit. With its help, you can smooth the attachment points, and you can visually change the design, for example, using 3D drawings.

Correctly selected body tuning "Lacetti" (hatchback) improves the aerodynamics of the car, thus reducing fuel consumption, which is confirmed by the owners' feedback. Poorly conducted work can be dangerous.

Change of headlights and lanterns

Make the appearance of the car exclusive even in the darkness will help the LEDs and chrome.

LED lamps (in the people "angel eyes") were initially very popular in the BMW headlights, then they began to decorate and other cars. Their installation on the lights "Lachetty" (hatchback) is not difficult. In the kit to "eyes" and add cilia, both in the color of cars, and chrome. They have a different shape and width: they can repeat the contour of the headlamp, but can be a continuation of the edge of the hood (do not cover that part of the headlight that fits with the wing).

LED strip makes the lights brighter and, accordingly, more noticeable. For a backing choose white or yellow color of a tape, for lanterns - red.

The chrome lining is mounted on the lights. In the light of day they reflect the glare of the sun, and at night change the shape of the glow of the lamps.

After tuning optics, car owners are recommended to install a current stabilizer, in order to avoid interruptions in the voltage of the network.

Tuning of the wheels "Chevrolet-Lachetti"

The choice of the dimensions of the disc and rubber directly affects the width of the ride height. The larger the radius of the disc and the tire, the higher the car looks and the more passable it is. The lower the car, the better its aerodynamics.

The nominal size of the discs on the "Lacetti" is 15 ".When installing the higher ones in the set with the tire, it is necessary to take into account that they can touch the wings and the bumper during the turn.To increase the clearance, the suspension springs stretch out. The downside is that the suspension becomes rigid. The spring is stretched out more, the unevenness of the road is reduced.

The variety of cast discs according to the pattern and shade (metallic, matte, chrome, body color) allows satisfying the taste of any car owner, complement the design of both aggressive and soft (female) tuning.

In addition to the discs painted and calipers, both in the color of the body, and, for example, just in red. Rubber on the "Lacetti" is set wider (with a small carry-over for the body). This makes the car's style more sporty, according to motorists.

Tuning salon Lacetti (hatchback)

That's where there is a place for flying fantasy! You can change the color of the entire interior, trim the steering wheel and seats, set the floor lighting or convert the dashboard.

Before taking on the cardinal changes, it is necessary to strengthen the noise insulation. Factory isolation is felt. It needs to be removed and replaced with more advanced materials: vibrolytes and splen.

If there is no hatch

The presence of a hatch is a pleasant addition in the interior. Additional light and ventilation. Its installation can be ordered both from specialists and conducted independently. First you need to choose the right one.

Drive hatches are mechanical and electrical. Installation of the second, of course, more expensive. The glass can be tinted or mirrored, and can have a special relief coating, protecting from direct sunlight. Most hatches can be raised vertically for ventilation, and move off into the roof housing for full opening.

Design of armchairs and choice of plating

Fans of tuning in their responses to the "Chevrolet Lacetti" say that on the seats in this car it is enough to change the material, and their design may well fit into any fancy design.

The choice of material and color depends on the overall vision of the interior. You can pull chairs with leather or velor, combine several fabrics and colors. The advantages of skin from leather or leatherette is that it is easy to clean, it does not get wet, but on a hot day the leather interior gets very hot and keeps the temperature for a long time. At the same time, the fabric does not heat up, but it gets wet, and when the interior is heavily soiled, you have to give the car to a dry cleaning.

In addition to constrictions, there is an easier way to change the look. The market is full of covers for car seats for every taste and budget. There are models with foam inserts that change the shape of the seat, making it more sporty. Cases are considered more practical, since they can be removed from the seat and washed, which you can not do with the lining. Also, if desired, they can be replaced by others. Accordingly, the interior of the entire interior will change.

After the type of seats is determined, you can proceed with the design of the ceiling and the door paneling. They can match the colors of the seats, but can radically differ from it.

Material for doors should be durable and easy to clean.

Tuning panels

The dashboard is always in front of your eyes. I would like her look to be unique and pleasant. Plastic can easily be painted with special paint, which is sold in cylinders.

However, the panel, covered with leather or Alcantara, looks more creative. If the leather panel is rather expensive, both for materials and for work, then gluing alcantara is completely accessible to any car owner.

In online stores, rolls of self-adhesive alcantara are sold. But in order to make the tuning of the panel "Lacetti" (hatchback), it is necessary to remove all the plastic elements of the body and paste them separately.

Interior lighting

Change the backlight on the dashboard using a gasket with diodes of the required color. In the tuning service, specialists will offer different types of panels, as well as color schemes.

The floor lighting is easy to install by yourself. Usually for tuning "Lacetti" (hatchback) choose a neon LED. On sale there are several already ready-made diode devices that work from a cigarette lighter outlet.

General recommendations for tuning auto salon

The design of the car interior should reflect the nature of the owner of the car, emphasize the uniqueness, correspond to his hobbies. However, any change should be made with an eye on safety and comfort of the driver and passengers, experts advise.

For finishing choose fire-resistant materials without an extraneous smell, because the car has a rather small space. The driver may get dizzy with constant inhalation of chemical fumes.

Neon lights should not be too bright. At night, a bright light in the cabin reduces the visibility of the road at times. Wires must be hidden under the lining and plastic, especially those near the legs.

The most important thing in the long journey is the comfort of the seats. Long stay in a sitting position causes fatigue in the back, pain in the lumbar region. Seats should be quite stiff and comfortable so that the driver and passengers can be accommodated on them without straining the spine.

The steering wheel cover must not be smooth. If the hands slide on the steering wheel - this can lead to an accident.

It is worth choosing mats that strictly correspond to the car's floor relief. If carpets are universal, you need to cut them so that they lie down on the floor, not crashing and not closing the pedal.

Tuning hatchback "Lacetti" - quite an exciting lesson. Moreover, there are ready-made kits for changing the interior design, headlights or bodywork.