Tuning salon “Kalina”: photo and description

Without exaggeration, we can safely say that tuning the interior of Kalina is one of the most sought-after services in car workshops. This is due to the fact that the interior of the car is modeled quite modestly, and in some places even gloomy. So motorists have to resort to the services of specialists. In addition, there is another option – do-it-yourself interior tuning, which we will talk about in more detail.

armchairs

The first thing that all passengers pay attention to is the seats in the car. And the interior of the Kalina will look incomplete if you do not upgrade or replace the standard models of chairs with new seats. The main disadvantage of classic chairs is the lack of lateral support for the armrests and the short bottom cushion. To correct these shortcomings, you can contact a specialized studio, where they will offer you a more suitable option from other car models or try to change the shape of the existing seats.

The first option is more acceptable due to the low cost. Specialized tailors charge a lot of money for their services, and if you are lucky enough to find original chairs that fit you, you can remake the clasps yourself.

Console

The torpedo has a great influence on the interior of literally the entire cabin. And if you compare the ordered Zhiguli with the Kalina, you can see with the naked eye that Togliatti engineers have made a breakthrough in design. But the ideal option is still far away. For the manufacture of a torpedo for a domestic car, the plant uses rather poor-quality plastic, which negatively affects the performance of the entire dashboard. The color of the material will fade over time. Plastic elements are covered with small cracks, and the entire structure of the torpedo begins to emit unpleasant squeaks when moving.

Do-it-yourself tuning salon “Kalina”:

1. Carefully disassemble the torpedo structure and apply glue to all places where plastic meets metal and other materials.
2. Secure all electrical cables with plastic ties.
3. Fasten the air ducts.
4. Replace all plastic fasteners with new ones.
5. If desired, change the color of the torpedo by pasting it with a special wear-resistant film. It is easy to do this procedure on your own.
6. The central tunnel with a cup holder will improve the appearance of the interior, highlight it with a different color, even cover it with a thick vinyl film.
7. Place an armrest between the front seats. This will greatly reduce fatigue from driving long distances. In addition, the armrest serves as an additional niche for storing all sorts of little things.

Noise isolation

When Kalina moves along the road, there is a strong extraneous noise that can distract the driver. The noise comes from the wheels, gearbox, engine and other parts of the car. Standard sound insulation is installed on Lada Kalina, but it is not enough and, it should be noted, it is of low quality. Tuning the Kalina salon, in the photo of which one of the stages is clearly visible, is as follows:

1. Remove the front and rear seats.
2. Remove carpet. If you do it carefully, you can cover it at the end of the job.
3. We remove the old “Shumka” and factory anti-corrosion treatment.
4. Apply a new anti-corrosion coating and install soundproofing. Then collect all the details in place.

This work is very long and dirty, but with the correct installation of the “shumka” you can protect your car from extraneous sounds as much as possible.

Interior lighting

The interior lighting of the Kalina house leaves much to be desired. Only the front of the car is equipped with a flashlight. There are no lights in the back row at all. Interior tuning Kalina Sport may include the installation of an LED strip in the back row area. Powered by a headlamp is allowed. You can hide the wiring under the ceiling board. For added convenience, install a separate switch in the rear row area. This will allow passengers to independently turn on the light if necessary.

floor lighting

In the cabin of Kalina it will be convenient to accommodate if you equip additional lighting in the leg area. For this you will need:

• about three meters of LED strip;
• several meters of cables;
• corners – 2 pcs

To organize the illumination of the driver's floor, attach the LED strip to the double-sided tape. The second option is to use a plastic cable channel, which is installed using self-tapping screws. In the same way, the front passenger floor is illuminated, that is, an LED strip is fixed under the glove box. To create lighting for the legs of the rear passengers, install light sources at the corners that are installed on the air ducts. It is not necessary to remove the seats for this job. Just move the seats as far forward as possible.

The glove box light can also be used as a backlight. Can be installed on the side trim of the dashboard. Attach it instead of a conventional light bulb – LED, and the lighting will become several times brighter.

Factory door upholstery

The classic upholstery isn't bad, but Kalina's interior tuning won't be complete if it's left untouched. The lining of the interior door must be removed and replaced with a new, durable and stylish cover with a cup holder and audio preparation. The material can be eco-leather, leatherette, carpet, alcantara, vinyl. How in such a situation to do without armrests? Indeed, this is a necessary part for tuning the interior of Kalina. When you are inactive in traffic, it will be more convenient for you to put your hand on the armrest.

Rugs

it is important to remember rugs, which for Kalina are not a tribute to fashion, but a very necessary thing. They help keep the car's interior clean by protecting it from dust, moisture and dirt. Do not forget to cover the trunk with carpet, because in it you bear the main load, which is not always clean.

It will take some time to fine-tune the Lada Kalina salon, the photo of which is given in our article. By doing it yourself, you will also reduce the significant financial costs of its implementation.