Components and assemblies of various cars
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This page contains photographs of various units and assemblies of cars of the Lutsk Automobile Plant, as well as alterations made by amateur enthusiasts.
Diesel "Lamborghini", which completed the model LuAZ-1302-05 "Foros". ( http://www.ujuja.narod.ru)
Diesel 3DTN, which was equipped with the model LuAZ-1901 "Geologist". ( http://www.ujuja.narod.ru)
Homemade "booth" on the LuAZ-967M.
I assumed that at the same time the car lost its ability to swim, but the author of the design, Nikolai from the city of Aprelevka, corrected me: “the front part is from 2101, the back is a standard Luaz booth. The board is not trimmed, but, on the contrary, it is built up by the rigid construction of the booth, and the bottom of the door remains at the height of the “threshold” - i.e. more than a metre. The increase in weight is about 40-50 kg. In the future, hinged doors were added to the design. Other photos of this car .
Adaptation as a "booth" on the LuAZ-969M rear part of the body from the "Niva".
An additional searchlight installed on the LuAZ-967 behind the windshield.
restyled body Acrylic LuAZ. ( http://luaz.com.ua/ )
LuAZ-969M with a homemade "booth" at the Volga Trophy 2003
( http://www.volga-trophy.nnov.ru)
A perversion based on the LuAZ-967M, made in the Iron Kaput heavy paintball club. Allegedly retained the ability to swim. ( http://www.kaput.ru/tanks.htm ) Other works of craftsmen from this club can be viewed .
"Booth" made of polycarbonate from Bosfor ( http://luaz.by.ru/b642.html)
By popular demand of workers - a steering wheel from Mitsubishi Motor Company on my LuAZ. Came up like a native, no alterations were required. You can see other photos of my LuAZ .
Motor VAZ-21011 on LuAZ. ( http://www.ujuja.narod.ru)
LuAZ-969A with a homemade booth. ( www.luaz.tut.ru)
This is also the car of Nikolai from Aprelevka, here is what he writes about it: “the booth is bolted from a pipe and light stainless steel, and the front part, the one above the driver, forms an ordinary hood (!) From Luaz with same"muzzle". By the way, this car is 30 years old, and the mileage is 130,000 km.”
restyling « muzzle "LuAZ-969M from Andrey from Voronezh.
Optics from TAZ-1111 "Oka", homemade kenguryatnik, turn signals moved to the bumper, additional headlights on the windshield frame. BUT - description of the process in pictures.
And this is what this car looks like after painting in camouflage and installing 14″ wheels with wheel arch extensions. The repeaters on the wings were changed from "Moskvich" to "Tazikov".
LuAZ-13021 "Valetta" assembly with non-standard mirrors, steps and a plastic cabin. Pay attention to the additional mirror from the pelvis on the hood cover to reduce the "dead zone".
Alteration of "Valetta" truck with the installation of a rigid cabin from the body parts of the "heel" and a kind of "semi-van" instead of the regular one onboard body. Along the way, a “kenguryatnik” with fog lights was added.
LuAZ-969M as a cabriolet with a trailer. Windshield folded and fixed.
LuAZ-969M from the village of Fenino, converted into a pickup truck "ala Wild West". Homemade welded double cab, non-standard front bumper.
An alternative version of a similar alteration made in Kyiv. The car was put on different wheels, which required the installation of wheel arch extensions and decorative sills instead of running boards. The spare tire mount on the rear side has also been moved.
LuAZ-967M repainted and with modified arches
under the awning on "Autoexotic".Next to the driver is the famous Aleksey Dzhigurda, aka Terra.
LuAZ-967M in the bourgeoisie, which has undergone a significant alteration. In the right picture you can see how the neck was redone. fuel tank.
Perm version of tuning LuAZ-969M.
Instead of steps, thresholds were installed, a very neat booth, large UAZ mirrors were installed. But "kenguryatnik" You can’t call it successful - not only is it iron and heavy, it also covers the turn signals and sidelights. (http://megaperm.ru/img1143.htm)
LuAZ-969M tuning option from Vitaly Silin from Borovichi.
A metal booth was made from parts from the “heel” body, a second door was added along right side for the convenience of boarding and disembarking passengers, the spare tire is made folding to the side (with a standard spare wheel mount, there is no possibility of opening the upper door, when moving the mounting points below, the side stops leaning back, so I had to fence the folding bracket), on the rear glass a windshield wiper was installed, a sunroof was cut over the front seats.
Finishing option "front end" LuAZ-969M in the city of Buch, Kiev region.
Another bumper was installed and the “radiator” grille was replaced, a decorative “wave baffle” made of plastic was fixed on the hood. Junk on the hood - a feature of the photo 🙂
Cargo-passenger alteration based on the usual LuAZ-1302 from Oleg from Moscow.A rigid “booth” is installed above the front seats, the rear part of the cabin is turned into a cargo body.
German styling of the LuAZ-969M for the army version.
The mirrors were replaced, a fog-finder and blackout were installed on the headlights, a shovel was hung on board, and a spare canister was placed behind.
Alteration LuAZ-969M for use as a snow and swamp vehicle on 33-inch wheels. In the photo on the right - the same car, but already on pneumatics low pressure.
Installation on LuAZ-969M bodies from ZAZ-969M.
German alterationLuAZ-967M to improve seaworthiness - the sides are extended so that it does not flood with waves (http://www.gelaendewagenmuseum.de).
German alterationLuAZ-967M to increase buoyancy - additional pontoons are hung on the sides. In addition, a custom awning with large additional "windows" has been installed (http://www.gelaendewagenmuseum.de).
"Odyssey" - a radical alteration of the LuAZ-969M into a three-axle rear-engined all-terrain vehicle, made by Anatoly Gusev - a kind of folk alternative to the "Geologist".
"Fluff" is a no less radical conversion of the LuAZ-969M into a tracked all-terrain vehicle.
The motor was moved to the rear of the body due to the characteristics of the chassis used. The vacant engine compartment is used as a trunk, the fuel filler neck has been moved to the starboard side.
Homemade bodyfor LuAZ-969M, assembled from body elements different machines, only the rear door has been retained from the original body. But the people's jeep could be like that, and even thirty years ago!
But such a popular jeep could be about twenty years ago - a radical alteration of the LuAZ-969M body using elements of the Niva and Moskvich bodies ( www.auto.ru).
No less radical Mari restyling, and this is not LuAZ-13021! The usual LuAZ-969M was taken as the basis, the base was lengthened and a new four-door body was made ( www.auto.ru).
A real three-bridge "moon rover" based on the LuAZ-969M with low-pressure pneumatics and chain drives to the wheels.
A rare alteration - a snow and swamp-going vehicle based on the LuAZ-969A on low-pressure pneumatics, pay attention to additional ladders and steps, a modified air intake system.
The absolute record holder from Kemerovo is a four-axle all-terrain vehicle based on the LuAZ-969M.
According to the owner, it had a consumption of 15 liters per hundred with a carrying capacity of one ton and top speed at 120 km/h. An article about him was in the magazine Modelist-Konstruktor.
ABOUT the original design of a rigid body, tuning and body kit for the LuAZ-967M from Andrey.
In the first photo - the car before painting and without a body kit, still with original wheels, later replaced with wheels with disks from the Mazda-626, which is why the wheels have a significantly longer reach. In the process of alteration, a hatch was cut into 2/3 of the hard roof, which was closed with a removable awning. In general, this version of the body clearly indicates that the creation of a purely “civilian” modification of the car was quite possible even with complete unification with the TPK in terms of the body and most of the units.
LuAZ-969M with an extended body (without base extension), self-made rear bumper and non-standard homemade awning.
LuAZ-969M of the first series (without the "Moscow" turn signals on the wings) in the original coloring and with a homemade "kenguryatnik".
LuAZ-967M converted by Yevgeny Danilin.
The alteration was reduced to the installation of a "six" engine and double ramps through the futorki on both axles, which makes turning on a hard surface very difficult. An original design with a rotary screw column is installed as a navigable engine. As he said himself: About this TPKshke ... A VAZ 2106 engine was installed. Tires of an enlarged size of 14 inches "Volgovskaya snowflake" were mounted. A removable unit is mounted in the body to drive the BTR water jet propeller (with a VAZ-2103 70 hp engine). Modernization results: Speed 120 km/h. On water on wheels 5 km / h. With propeller 10 km/h.
Export LuAZ-969M in Italy, a Ford engine and a non-standard double-circuit hydraulic vacuum brake booster are installed.
Radical restyling LuAZ-1302 from Vyacheslav Glotov.
This is not Foros, as you might think, but a homemade product based on the LuAZ-969M, in addition to the “kenguryatnik”, non-standard seats and improvised safety arcs were installed, replaced wheel disks and low profile tires.
An original and risky Ukrainian modification of the LuAZ-969M - the body is raised on spacers (see the position of the suspension arms), a winch is installed in front, the rims are replaced with alloy wheels of a larger radius.
Alteration variant from Zhytomyr. A minimum of modifications, but it looks quite original.
Kharkov restyling - almost the entire “muzzle” was redone, the wings were widened and the hood cover was overcooked to put headlights and a radiator grille from the “six”. I also worked out at one time the option of installing "six" optics, but I planned to place the headlights in pairs vertically so as not to spread the "muzzle" wide.
LuAZ tuning is not a way to stand out among other motorists, but a necessity that is caused by such car features as poor quality parts, maintenance complexity and lack of convenience. After carrying out the necessary work, the owner will make significant changes and improve the car.
Vehicle Features
LuAZ is a Soviet subcompact passenger car, a distinctive feature of which is increased cross-country ability. Both the interior trim and the appearance of the car leave much to be desired - it is extremely inconvenient for both the driver and passengers.
Motorists who purchased a car note poor build quality and workmanship, excessive steering play, low comfort and dynamics, as well as labor-intensive maintenance.
The advantages of the car, its owners include a very low cost, excellent cross-country ability and practicality.
LuAZ car before tuning
Car tuning inside and out
Considering the pluses and taking into account the minuses, by making some changes to the LuAZ design, you can create a decent car with high comfort and modern appearance. To do this, it is necessary to carry out tuning of many of its components - in particular, the body and interior.
body tuning
When tuning LuAZ, the appearance of the body in most cases undergoes the least changes. Many generally believe that they are not required, since the car is already very colorful and attractive. Most often, painting is used in the color preferred by the owner - including camouflage or using airbrushing.
In addition, some add the following nuances:
Body kit. For a spare wheel, you can use a kenguryatnik from Mitsubishi Pajero Sport - it gives the appearance of style;
Headlights. Front and rear headlights are installed with an increase in the range and power of the beam of light, not only to improve visibility of the road, but also to transform the exterior of the car;
Winch. Thrill seekers will not be able to do without the installation of winches in the front and rear of the car;
Toning. You can do window tinting.
Roof. The roof of the LuAZ is not strong enough, and it must be strengthened if the owner intends to place additional cargo on it.
These touches will add uniqueness and individuality to your car. However, it should be remembered that LuAZ is a rarity, a legend of the automotive industry, which will be valued more and more every year.
Salon tuning
LuAZ is a car designed to work in rural areas, and its interior is not distinguished by luxury and comfort. To make it convenient and beautiful, you can do the following:
Finishing. Interior trim requires a complete replacement - the owners most often use leather or its substitute for this;
Lighting. The organization of high-quality lighting is possible due to the installation of lighting with a power of at least 70 W;
Additional amenities. Often, drivers install swivel seats and a table in the cabin to place a laptop or card on it;
Dashboard. The native LuAZ panel is very inconvenient, and it is best to install devices from VAZ instead - they will fit perfectly here;
Thermal insulation and soundproofing. The car is not designed for operation in the cold season, and therefore the thermal insulation of the passenger compartment is necessary. Noise isolation will also not be superfluous in an outdated car.
And such little things as beautiful rugs or replacing the gear lever knob will completely transform the interior of the car. Do not forget that interior tuning is a creative task, and its solution depends on your taste and preferences.
Non-standard options
Many owners often use non-standard tuning for LuAZ - photos show their modernity and a complete change in the car. These options include the following:
Complete roof change. The design of the car allows you to completely get rid of the unreliable roof by cutting it off and installing another one. For example, some motorists weld arcs, thus obtaining a rounded appearance;
Improving the tightness of the thresholds. Having done such an operation, you can easily overcome small fords;
Installation of wide width low pressure tires. Thanks to this, it is possible to easily overcome deep snow barriers.
The experiments do not stop there - one of the craftsmen adapted an additional pair of wheels to LuAZ to increase the carrying capacity. Such changes are more likely to attract attention than caused by necessity.
Technical tuning
Owning LuAZ, you will feel that technical tuning on it is simply necessary. In this case, it is important to replace the steering, engine and chassis parts. A complete upgrade will improve the handling, flotation and other characteristics of the car, and will allow you to cover long distances with maximum comfort.
Steering tuning
The LuAZ steering system is the most complex of all existing ones, having a huge number of parts and, as a result, extremely difficult maintenance and repair of the steering wheel. Therefore, steering tuning is indispensable here. To do this, motorists use various options, and among others - replacing parts with similar ones from Toyota along with a hydraulic booster.
When carrying out such changes, the car becomes more docile in control, including when driving on difficult and rough terrain. In addition, the steering wheel position is thus achieved, which is very convenient.
Engine tuning
Tuning a luAZ with your own hands must begin with replacing the engine - the original car has a 1.2 liter engine with a capacity of only 40 hp. This is clearly not enough to go through difficult road sections. In addition, it is very noisy due to air cooling and unusually voracious - it “eats” more than 15 liters per 100 kilometers. Several upgrade options are used:
Engine crankcase conversion. The "native" crankcase is characterized by low strength - made of 3 mm thick steel, it will bend even from driving over bumps or falling into deep ruts. This sheet is either replaced with a more resistant one, or it is strengthened by welding on stiffeners along the edges;
Carburetor replacement. By installing a carburetor from any other machine, you will achieve improved engine starting and an increase in power up to 5 hp;
Complete replacement of the engine with another gasoline. In most cases, an engine with a VAZ is used, for example, a VAZ-2130, which has a volume of 1.7 liters and a power of 76.6 hp. You can also use an engine from Tavria (1.2 liters, 60 Horse power). This increases dynamics, especially at speeds above 70 km/h, reduces fuel consumption by up to 10 liters per 100 km and increases the maximum possible speed to 120 km/h;
Complete replacement of the engine with diesel. Much less often, a diesel engine is installed, for example, from Toyota with a volume of 1.5 liters. This contributes to the fact that when water enters the engine does not stall, increases traction, dynamics and controllability. It will not be superfluous to also put a gearbox corresponding to the new engine.
Chassis tuning
Changes in the chassis of the LuAZ are necessary, because it has low-quality parts, which, moreover, are practically absent on sale. Such changes allow you to achieve reliability when traveling long distances and high smoothness of movement even on difficult roads.
For this you need:
Strengthen or install modern suspension and gas shock absorbers;
Replace knuckles, CV joints and other parts to ensure the safety and reliability of the car.
In addition, the attention of motorists should be paid to the wheels - it is necessary to install 15-inch wheels and tires of domestic or foreign manufacturers. Such transformations affect handling and patency, and also eliminates the possibility of slipping on steep slopes and makes it easier to turn the steering wheel.
The Soviet car LuAZ is very inconvenient and unattractive - tuning will transform it beyond recognition. Having carried out a complete modernization of technical elements, bodywork and interior trim, you will achieve amazing results - your car will become beautiful, passable and easy to control.
In the seventies of the last century, the Luaz mini-all-terrain vehicle became the first off-road vehicle of the USSR, whose popularity was comparable only with american car Hammer. Long outdated luazik model after simple tuning body, interior and engine again turns into an original and practical car.
1 History of the legendary LuAZ
The history of the legendary Luaz began in the fifties of the twentieth century. The Soviet Army urgently needed light off-road vehicles capable of performing complex combat missions in off-road conditions. In the process of designing and testing such equipment, this small, seemingly angular machine was born with good for that time, technical specifications.
The production of the first Luaz 967 was launched in Lutsk in 1961. Its prototype was the ZAZ 969V car, which has front-wheel drive and a 30 hp engine. Since 1975, Luazik has received a 40 hp engine. from. and wheel formula 4*4. Externally, the car was almost similar to the prototype and did not differ from it in interior and exterior. In 1990, Luaz got a 53 hp engine. with., similar to the motor "Tavria".
Foreign analogues of a car of this class can be considered the Austrian SteyrPuch Haflinger with a 27-horsepower, two-cylinder engine. The Japanese Suzuki Samurai is also an equal competitor to the Luazik. German Volkswagen Iltis was no less popular in its homeland than the Soviet SUV. Its powerful 75 horsepower engine did an excellent job on any off-road. And of course, the American Hummer, originally created for the US Army.
2 Refinement of nodes - effective car tuning
Cars made in the last century still run briskly on our roads. The condition of their engine and chassis, of course, is different. And if your Luaz engine does not cause any complaints and does not "eat" a lot of fuel, you should not change it. But if it is very worn out, then you should think about replacing the unit with a donor one, since repairing old engines is often a waste of time. You can take the engine to an old luazik from the equally well-known brand VAZ 2101.
The installation of the motor itself is not particularly difficult. Problems arise when coordinating its actions with other machine systems. For example, the oil pan "penny" does not fit in the protection of the Lutsk car. But this trouble is solved by replacing the regular VAZ oil pump with the native Luaz one, boring the pulleys on the crankshaft and changing the generator. Difficulties also arise with the pairing of the engine and transmission. In this case, make an adjustment to the shape of the bell.
Further tuning will require a power steering device, which is simply necessary with such a lineup of a new motor, like that of Luaz. Some craftsmen were able to install an engine from current crossovers on their car, which made it possible not only to increase engine power, but also to install a turbine on it and carry out chip tuning. During the modernization of Luaz, it is often necessary to change almost all of its internal content, from the engine to the suspension. But this does not stop lovers of rare cars.
3 How to create a cozy and comfortable salon?
Any car becomes technically and aesthetically obsolete over time. Especially as modest as Luaz. As soon as you finish the running gear, start upgrading the cabin. We start with the dashboard. Installing LEDs instead of a very weak backlight will immediately improve the appearance of the panel. Next, let's look at the seats. We dismantle the old chairs and replace them with more convenient and comfortable ones. With the choice of new problems usually do not arise.
If you plan to actively operate the car in the cold season, then continue tuning the panel by upgrading the stove, or rather, by completely replacing it with a more powerful and reliable one. The old one often breaks and gives very little heat. To further improve the interior, try to pay attention to various little things inside the cabin. Replace shift knob, change floor mats, install additional lighting. The modernization of the Luaz salon should include:
- installation of new lighting
- upholstery of individual elements with modern materials
- thermal insulation
- soundproofing
- installation of new seats
- replacement of internal accessories
4 The original body is the visiting card of the car
Needless to say, an unsightly and angular-looking luazik on our roads does not look at all attractive. Body tuning will help transform its appearance. They start with painting the car. Some choose a camouflage image of the car, others apply airbrushing, others add color to the car by combining the colors of its individual elements. Then you can look at the body kits. They will slightly hide the rectangular shape of the car and make it more streamlined.
Kenguryatnik from sports Mitsubishi models Pajero will transform the car very well. New lights and headlights with a modern optical system will help improve the exterior of the mini-SUV. Properly tinted windows will give the car some charm, and protect the body from scratches and small mechanical shocks. If you decide to make your car look like a Hammer, then pay attention to such improvements as the installation of expressive alloy wheels, large rear-view mirrors, remove body kits that hide the angularity of the design. Pay special attention to the color of the car body.
In general, with your own hands you can make a rare car very good tuning. But it is worth remembering that the legend of the automotive industry will lose its individuality if you overdo it with the modernization of the car. The whole point of changing the interior and exterior of the car is to prolong its active life and make it more attractive, leaving the car the right to be itself.
It can be called with absolute certainty the first SUV of domestic production. Despite the fact that the concept of the car was to make a high-speed car with good cross-country ability, failed due to the Zaporozhye engine, the car came out pretty good for a domestic SUV.
The unique features of LUAZ for that time were:
- rigid independent suspension
- front-wheel drive
- low center of gravity
- relatively small mass
But no matter how successful the car is, over time it is hopelessly aging and LUAZ is no exception - since 1967 (it was then that the first LUAZ rolled off the assembly line) everything has changed radically in the automotive industry and now this car can at least be called obsolete.
There is only one thing left - to hold it with your own hands, thereby transferring it from the last century to this one. At first, this activity seems reckless, but you can look at the photos of already completed LUAZ tuning projects and change your mind:
Refinement of units and tuning of the LUAZ engine
If the standard engine is fully operational and there are no complaints about it, there is enough power and fuel consumption has not yet increased over the years of operation, then it is quite possible to get by with the native power unit. But if this is not the case, which is quite likely, then you can use a donor, because. it is pointless to resort to repairing such an old engine.
The so-called "heart" of the car even then was not quite suitable for this car, to say nothing of now. No improvements and upgrades will help here, the only correct solution would be to completely replace the power unit with another one, for example, from the VAZ family. For many lovers of this brand, it was successful to “make friends” with a LUAZ with a 1200 cc engine from.
Of course, you need to sweat a little, because. it’s easy to install an engine from a penny, but it’s quite difficult to coordinate its operation with other systems. The problem begins with the fact that the oil pan from the Zhiguli is not included in the standard LUAZ protection due to convex shapes.
This problem is solved by saving the configuration of the standard security plate, for which the oil pump on the donor engine is first changed. As a result of this, the pump, namely, its oil receiver, when compared with the classic one, is decently raised.
It remains only to fit the pallet. This protection involves the replacement of at least two more parts, because. pulley diameter crankshaft and the pump will be too big. Therefore, the pulleys will have to be machined from scratch. A regular generator with its 40 amps does not fit at all into the current idea of \u200b\u200bthe energy consumption of a car.
To do this, you need to use at least a unit from an engine with 85 amperes from the same VAZ 2101. There may be slight difficulties with connecting the transmission and engine, as a result of which you will have to adjust the shape of the bell to match its retractors. It will not be superfluous to install a clutch from an inexpensive foreign car as a result.
You can’t do without inter-wheel blocking either. A rear diff is badly needed, it's fairly easy to fit into the front main pair. In this case, with a hard connection of the stern, the transmission is blocked completely. Both drives can be modified in the same way.
Before removing and upgrading the panel, you can start replacing the stove - the old one often fails and does not justify its purpose at all. But do not be zealous with tuning the panel - the maximum that can be done with it to maintain ergonomics is to cover it with leather or chrome.
The motivation for interior tuning should be safety first. It is worth paying attention to the installation of comfortable seats. rear seats can be donated to a roll cage. Although the car seems small, there is a lot of space inside the cabin and there is plenty of room for fantasy. It all depends on the operating conditions in which you will use the car and, of course, on your ingenuity and creativity.
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On the territory of the post-Soviet Union, off-road vehicles are very popular. This is due to poor quality. pavement, as well as a hobby that consists of fishing and hunting. Quite often acquired, since its cross-country ability is high, as well as low cost.
Recently, tuning of LUAZ vehicles has been carried out quite often, due to which a good technical condition is restored and cross-country ability is increased. Today it is rather difficult to meet LUAZs on sale. Consider the features of tuning this car in more detail.
What are the features of LUAZ?
The production of the car in question is carried out by the Ukrainian automobile manufacturing enterprise, whose production facilities are located in Lutsk.
For a long period, the plant was engaged in the production of off-road vehicles. It should be borne in mind that the production facilities of the automaker in question were used to produce other models, for example, ZAZ. This plant is better known for the brand LAUSE, under which the production of a well-known car with high cross-country ability was carried out.
The production of vehicles under this brand was carried out between 1966 and 2001. It should be borne in mind that under this brand they produced just a huge number of modifications of a car with high traffic.
What are the features of LUAZ? There are quite a few of them:
This car was the first SUV that had front-wheel drive. Prior to this, manufacturers of the CIS countries did not invest in the development of passenger vehicles with cross-country ability.
According to the automaker at the time of release of this model, it was intended for use in rural areas. This is due to the fact that the car is less comfortable when used on a normal asphalt road.
The vehicle is representative budget class. They were able to reduce its cost by simplifying the bodywork. This moment determined the decrease in comfort in the cabin. The model is positioned as a semi-passenger car, which has a roomy interior.
The degree of patency of LUAZs is so high that therefore this car bypasses many of its modern competitors. We achieved this result by installing an independent suspension, increasing ground clearance, reducing body weight, connecting rear wheel drive. In addition, small overhangs outside the base determine the large entry and exit angles of the car. In addition, engineers protected the bottom and other structures from mechanical impact by installing metal sheets.
Despite the rather large number of forest reviews, the shortcomings were also significant. The following points are examples:
Difficult access to the front seats. The high landing and features of the doors determine that it is quite difficult to get into the salon.
Lack of dynamics. The car behaves badly on the track. Due to the created aerodynamic load, stability decreases. LUAZ does not have a body with high aerodynamic performance.
The labor intensity of maintenance is also the reason why the cars in question are purchased only for tuning. To restore it, they buy it extremely rarely, since LUAZ does not belong to rare rarities.
The poor quality of the finish becomes the reason for the low comfort in the cabin. In winter, the operation of this car becomes much more complicated, since there is practically no insulation.
A good load on the front axle determines the increased cross-country ability of the car, even if the rear-wheel drive is turned off. For a long period, the engine from Zaporozhets was installed, due to which LUAZ was noisy, and quite often it did not have enough power to overcome difficult sections on the road. In addition, the installed motor had the following disadvantages:
Noisy. Appeared during work loud noise due to the lack of an exhaust system.
Short-lived. As practice has shown, the car could only travel a few thousand kilometers without major repairs. The problem was inefficient cooling.
Not powerful enough to provide the required patency. The maximum power indicator, even after modernization, was only 50 horsepower.
Poor torque curve, which determines unstable operation when the load increases.
All these features determined that this car was produced in extremely limited quantities. Also, 100,000 came out only after 15 years of production, and for all the time only 200,000 copies left the assembly line. That is why today it is quite difficult to find a LUAZ that has not undergone technical changes.
Why is LUAZ tuning popular in Russia?
A fairly common question is why many people decide to choose this car for tuning. There are quite a few reasons:
Initially, the model had high driving performance. If you need to get a car after tuning that will have a high cross-country ability, LUAZ is better suited than many.
Low cost. IN good condition such a car is difficult to find, since it has not been produced for several decades. In most cases, a version with a poor technical condition is obtained.
Almost everything can be removed from this car, since many components have long been outdated and worn out. If it is carried out full tuning, then this option is ideal.
Initially, LUAZ has a front-wheel drive and the ability to connect a rear-wheel drive. The bottom is almost flat.
The body of the car in question is semi-supporting, which has an integrated spar-type frame. Due to this, you can meet LUAZ in very good condition. The body in question has high bearing capacity.
In general, we can say that the modernization of this car involves the replacement of almost all elements. Considering the low cost, we can say that when looking for a car with increased cross-country ability for tuning, attention should be paid specifically to LUAZ.
What tuning is popular among LUAZ lovers?
The moment that this car has a large number of features determines the possibility of carrying out a wide variety of tuning. Among the features of the tuning carried out, we note the following points:
1. The body is semi-supporting, into which a spar-type frame is integrated. This moment determines that body work often involves the removal of all the affected metal, and only part of the frame is left. An exception can be called the case when the restoration and restoration of LUAZ is carried out. If the frame is damaged, then there is practically nothing to be done with the car. As for the installation of the body kit, there are no restrictions here, although you will have to create special mounts.
2. As previously noted, the car is equipped with an engine that was installed on the Zaporozhets. The original design is a four-cylinder V-type engine. The first models were equipped with a 30 hp engine, after which they began to install a more powerful engine with 40 hp.
The cooling system is represented by a fan that pumps air, and the oil is cooled in the oil cooler and crankcase. For this, a crankcase with a ribbed surface was installed. All the above points in this paragraph indicate that you need to carry out complete replacement motor. Even by restoring the old structure, it is impossible to achieve high performance.
3. Please note that there is no thermostat in the cooling system. That is why it is necessary to manually adjust the operating mode in the winter. If it will be installed new motor, then you will have to change the cooling system.
4. Initially, a separate heater was installed in the cabin, which can be used to heat the engine in the winter. Therefore, there are no problems with starting the LUAZ engine. But still, to increase comfort, you will have to insulate the cabin - another popular tuning method.
5. The transmission is quite simple, has a small weight and size. If the engine is to be replaced, a new gearbox with clutch is installed.
6. As for the center differential, it is missing. That is why when driving on paved roads rear axle must be turned off. The slippage of one of the wheels can be eliminated by forced blocking. These moments determine the low comfort in using LUAZ. That is why tuning also provides for the replacement of the drive.
7. Suspension type torsion bar mounted on trailing arms. Due to this, a large wheel travel is ensured. Originally installed wheels 13 inches. Due to this, high cross-country ability was ensured, but the stability of the car at high speeds is poor. That is why tuning also involves replacing the entire suspension.
8. Attention is also paid to other elements of the car, for example, optics or increased crankcase protection. Tuning optics can be carried out only with the purchase of ready-made structures. As for the protection of the crankcase and other elements, all this will have to be done by hand.
9. Interior tuning provides for the installation of a variety of modern elements: a new instrument panel, an electric window lift, comfortable seats with lateral support.
In general, we can say that there are simply a huge number of methods for modernizing LUAZ. The changes apply to almost all elements. If you wish, you can make LUAZ an SUV with an open or closed top - the choice is simply huge.
Engine tuning: getting rid of loud noise
As previously noted, the factory-installed motor has a fairly large number of disadvantages. Noise, low maintainability, low power - there are quite a few reasons why the motor is being replaced. The following points are examples:
To begin with, the selection of the most suitable motor for the car in question is carried out. This is due to the fact that you need to choose a design taking into account the amount of engine compartment space.
Design selection in terms of efficiency and power. It should be taken into account that for such light car 70-100 hp will be enough. When choosing a motor, attention is paid to reliability, maintainability, and economy.
Most suitable designs from VAZ and others domestic manufacturers. This is due to their availability, as well as the simplicity of the design.
Important! The original engine is not suitable for tuning. Even if the engine is in good technical condition, ongoing upgrades can increase power by no more than 20 horsepower.
All work on tuning the motor can be divided into the following groups:
1. Changing the design features of the installed engines. To do this, the main elements are replaced, for example, camshaft, as well as changing the installed elements, boring the cylinder block. This type of work allows you to significantly change the main parameters: power, efficiency, fuel consumption. However, it is quite difficult to carry them out on your own, you need to have certain skills.
2. You can replace the combined elements, for example, the exhaust system or cooling. If you install kits that are produced by professional companies, you can achieve better results. A high-quality gas exhaust system and a gas distribution system allow you to increase engine power by 30 horsepower.
3. Installing quality consumables will also increase the power of the motor. An example is air and oil filters, as well as other elements.
The amount of work carried out depends on the specific case.
Interior tuning: work to improve comfort
As previously noted, the comfort of the interior of the car in question is very low. This is due not only to the fact that the model was produced as a budget proposal, but also to the poor condition of the LUAZs. Among the features of tuning the cabin, we note the following points:
Full isolation of the cabin is carried out. For this, a variety of materials can be used. In addition, isolation of individual structural elements, for example, doors or engine compartment, can be carried out, but only after their restoration.
Complete restoration of the metal is carried out. These works include cutting out the affected areas, as well as cleaning up corrosion.
New seats can be installed, for example, with lateral support. To do this, you will have to create special fasteners.
Often, the cabin is fitted when using a new material. Such work is quite difficult to perform and requires certain skills and equipment.
A new central torpedo is installed with all the equipment: dashboard, radio, and so on.
In general, we can say that interior tuning is not an easy task. It is recommended to change the interior only after carrying out bodywork and other work.
You need to prepare the base well. Not all surfaces can be sheathed, and there are quite a few requirements for the substrate.
The choice of material is another important criterion. Only high-quality fabrics and finishing materials should be used in interior trim. Only a professional can carry out the selection of suitable ones.
The sheathing technology itself requires a certain set of tools and skills. This is due to the peculiarities of fastening the material to the base, as well as the fact that it is necessary to stretch the surface to eliminate the likelihood of wrinkling.
The quality of the work will depend on experience. Mistakes made can lead to a reduction in the life of the interior.
In addition, by contacting professionals, you can save on the amount of time spent on tuning. The main thing is to choose the most suitable atelier for yourself.
Installation of new headlights and modern optics
The engineering industry has made significant progress in the field of optics production. Today, a small structure has a high light emission rate. Work on changing optics can be carried out as follows:
1. First you need to create seats for the selected type of optics. At the same time, attention is paid to the condition of the metal: all corrosion, defects and other problems must be resolved.
2. Before carrying out work, you should choose the most suitable optics. The design is suitable after parsing, you can also purchase new headlights. It is important to initially select the most suitable design in order to obtain the required dimensions.
3. Recently, the diode type design has been very popular. It has many advantages: long service life, high reliability, high light emission and low power consumption.
4. If desired, you can upgrade the acquired design. Modernization consists in changing the properties of protective glass, increasing the reliability of the structure, and so on.
Do not forget that a large number of requirements are imposed on the head optics and taillights: reliability, degree of light emission, brightness, and many others.
Conventionally, tuning can be divided into the following types of work:
Complete structural replacement. In this case, it is necessary to carry out a complete replacement of the structure, since the original one comes in poor technical condition.
Protective surface decoration. As a rule, glass or plastic acts as protection. The surface can be covered with various colored films, for example, to darken.
Installation of additional elements or replacement of already installed ones. Inside the design of the head optics, other light sources, for example, diode strips, can be installed. They look very attractive and have high performance.
The most popular tuning option today is the installation of a design with diode light sources, as well as various reflective elements. Do not forget that it is impossible to install colored light sources in accordance with accepted rules.
Dashboard tuning: how to change this element of the car
Almost all the most important information is displayed on the instrument panel. This moment determines the importance of good readability of all data. Tuning can be carried out as follows:
The design, which was installed at the factory, rarely reaches tuning in good technical condition. That is why the installation of a new instrument panel is most often carried out, which is also subsequently modernized.
Today you can purchase a new instrument panel or take the design after parsing. In this case, it is recommended to pay attention to designs that are acquired after parsing.
Modernization may consist in installing a new light source. If the instrument panel is illuminated with conventional lamps, then the information may be poorly read. The work on installing a diode light source can be done independently, since many designs of instrument panels are collapsible.
If the jackal and other decorative elements are in poor technical condition, you can update them yourself.
Installing a new instrument panel is quite difficult, especially if a non-native design is used. Consider the features of the modernization of installed structures in more detail.
There are several tuning methods dashboard:
1. Create a backlit arrow. The design, which has a backlight, looks very attractive. To do this, an arrow design is created from a transparent material, into which the backlight is embedded. It is recommended to choose diodes as a light source - they are small, last a long time, and have high reliability.
2. In addition, tuning provides for the creation of an unusual design scale. Of course, it will have to be adjusted to the placement of the arrows. You can make a scale image with your own hands, which requires only the ability to use a graphic editor. You can print the scale on a color printer. The scale is glued quite simply, a protective film is glued on top to protect the surface.
3. Diode light sources can be installed to illuminate the entire structure. However, to make the design more attractive, the most values are highlighted. To do this, light sources are installed on the reverse side.
Suspension tuning: what can be done with LUAZ?
Considering LUAZ, one should take into account the layout feature, which is based on a strong displacement of the cabin in the previous. Given the low weight of the car, the front placement of the passenger compartment ensures good grip of the front axle with the road surface.
Suspension tuning may include the following points:
To begin with, the restoration of all fasteners that can be used in the future is carried out. At the time of the production of LUAZs, metal protection was not carried out. That is why almost all body elements can be exposed to corrosion.
As a rule, this car is used to create an SUV. That is why a suspension is being installed, which will provide a large ground clearance and the distance between the wheel and the fender.
Before performing installation work, you should decide whether there will be a full or only front period. To transfer rotation to the rear axle, an intermediate element is installed, which determines the requirements for the suspension.
Today, companies that produce parts and structures for tuning provide an opportunity to purchase almost everything to create a new suspension.
To date, there are several popular types of suspension:
1. MacPherson - a design that is based on the installation of a shock absorber strut. To date, this type of suspension is the most popular version. This type of construction is a modernization of the double transverse link suspension. The difference lies in the installation of only one transverse lever. This type of suspension began to be installed relatively recently. Therefore, it is only possible to assemble it when buying new spare parts or when parsing a modern car.
2. The double lever design has been installed over the past few years. In this case, one of the levers is connected to the frame or subframe, and the second rests on the body. This type of construction can cope with the damping of irregularities with high efficiency. You can assemble this suspension yourself, you can also buy it almost assembled after parsing broken cars.
3. The rear independent system is designed so that both wheels can rotate independently of each other. This option is most suitable for off-road vehicles, as it provides better grip when driving over rough terrain. As practice shows, such a car is much easier to drive, it is more stable on the road and has increased cross-country ability. However, when installing this structure from the front, you need to be prepared for periodic repairs, as it is very susceptible to environmental influences.
4. The dependent system is often represented by a bridge beam. This design characterized by a single axis, which is controlled when the car is moving. When driving over bumps, the impact of one wheel leads to the spread of the load throughout the structure. The advantage can be called high resistance to stress. An example is the installation of a dependent system, which is characteristic of American cars.
In general, we can say that in this case, the dependent and independent suspension. The first ensures a long service life vehicle without carrying out complex repairs, the second - to increase the cross-country ability of the car.
Body kit tuning: the complexity of body work
In almost all cases, when tuning the car in question, an all-terrain SUV is created. This moment determines the features of the installed body kit:
All unnecessary is removed, which will allow the installation of large diameter wheels. Initially, R13 wheels were installed on the car, which determines the difficulty in tuning by installing big wheels. This moment determines the installation of the wheels outside the body. As the size of the wheels increases, the load on the brakes and other elements of the chassis increases, which should be taken into account.
If desired, you can create an open-top SUV. This option is very popular due to the fact that in the summer it will be very comfortable to drive such a car. The open top provides for cutting off the main part of the roof, creating transverse arches of protection and rigidity. In addition, you can create a structure that, if desired, can be covered with a tarpaulin - very practical choice for those who are going to carry out car tuning for fishing or hunting trips.
The body is reinforced with pipes and chevrons. An additional protective frame allows you to increase the rigidity of the structure. Therefore, its installation is carried out almost always. A reinforcing frame is created with your own hands. In this case, fastening to the body can be carried out both by metal welding and through detachable threaded connections.
In order to be able to use the car in poor traffic conditions, it is necessary to protect the main units. For this, the installation of crankcase protection and other elements is carried out.
Additionally, thresholds and a kenguryatnik are installed as a body kit, as well as rear protection. The installed optics must also have increased protection from environmental influences.
Very often, body decoration is carried out by applying airbrushing. Paintwork is quite difficult to perform, but if desired, you can do it yourself.
In many cases, body kits are made by hand, which can significantly reduce costs and make the car unique. Plastic, metal, more expensive carbon fiber can be used as the basis for the manufacture of a body kit.
It is almost impossible to find and buy ready-made kits for this car.
What models of the LUAZ brand are tuned more often?
Family of Soviet cargo-passenger cars LUAZ is represented by one basic model, as well as several of its modifications, which partially differ from each other. That is why, when considering which models of this manufacturer are most often modernized, we note the following:
1. LUAZ-969 - the basic version, with which the production activities of this company began. This model produced from 1971 to 1975, it has four-wheel drive with connectivity rear axle. It also has a rear differential lock.
2. ZAZ-969V, LUAZ-969V - an earlier version produced from 1967 to 1972. The cross-country ability of this car is low due to the fact that the leading drive is exclusively front-wheel drive. In addition, the design is characterized by the presence of a power take-off shaft.
3. LUAZ-969A was produced in the period from 1975 to 1979. This model is an upgrade of the basic version, the engine in this case is 1.2 liters and has 40 hp. This model was produced in a small batch, which determines its relatively small distribution.
4. LUAZ-969M was produced from 1979 to 1996. This proposal has quite a few features: a separate brake drive, updated exterior and interior features.
It is worth considering the appearance of several related cars with the models in question. An example is LUAZ-1301, LUAZ-2403 and LUAZ-1302.
As practice shows, few people pay attention to the exact marking of a car variant that has come across. This is due to the following points:
1. In some cases, there are no documents, since for many old LUAZs are just rusting metal. This point should be taken into account when considering the difficulties that may arise during the official registration of the car.
2. The exterior of almost all modifications of the car in question remained unchanged. That is why many consider LUAZ as one model. In addition, a fairly large number of cars get after tuning. In any case, if restoration is not carried out, then almost everything must be removed.
3. Which model has been caught for tuning is important only if it will be fully restored. Otherwise, almost all components, including the motor and transmission, are subject to removal due to low performance and poor technical condition, low potential for the development of basic qualities.
4. LUAZ is always remembered with a positive accent only because of its high cross-country ability. That is why, more often than not, only the 969 model or its modifications are considered for tuning.
A fairly large number of problems at the plant, which was engaged in the production of the car in question, determined not only a small production series, but also the absence of alternative proposals.
In which studios can tuning LUAZ be done
It is worth considering the moment that today not many companies specialize in providing tuning services for cars that were produced in the territory of the post-Soviet space. That is why you should contact well-known tuning studios and ask if the company can take on the work.
In this case, we will pay attention to the following studios:
1. VinilStyle is a company that provides services for changing cars by reupholstering the interior, laminating the surface, performing interior soundproofing. The atelier is responsible for its work, developing an individual design. Conducted hydrographic - unique technology used to decorate the interior of a vehicle.
It is used to give certain materials decorative properties similar to those of aluminium, wood or carbon. Almost all fans of tuning are familiar with airbrushing today. Drawing drawings on a car body is regarded by many as an art, since only true professionals can perform such work. Auto vinyl is a special coating that protects paintwork car. The film used is also suitable for car body decoration. It is also applied to individual elements of the exterior, for example, a bumper or optics. A special manufacturing method makes it possible to make the applied material practically immune to environmental influences. These and many other services are provided by the studio in question at a high level of quality. It is located in Tyumen.
2. TUNING STUDIO ERMOLA AND SONS is another studio that provides a wide range of services. An example can be external tuning, providing for the installation of a body kit, body changes and other work on the body.
When considering external tuning, attention should also be paid to the possibility of applying airbrushing or by painting the car in an attractive color. In addition, the company is engaged in internal tuning, as well as interior restoration. The company has a section on retro tuning. A fairly long period of work of the studio determines the great experience, as well as the high quality of the services provided.
You should always be careful when choosing an atelier, as the cost of the services provided and many other points depend on it.
Where can I buy tuning parts
The fact that the car was discontinued several decades ago makes it difficult to find the required tuning parts. However, the high popularity of this model has led to the emergence of various services for the sale of parts. The following companies are engaged in the sale of spare parts for LUAZ:
1. ZAZ-LUAZ - a store that specializes in selling parts for the brand in question. It should be noted that the company allows you to buy what you need for ZAZ-966, LUAZ-969, ZAZ-958, provides a fairly large selection and reasonable prices. The store provides free delivery of perfect purchases, while the goods can be delivered to the CIS countries, Europe or even the USA. For regular customers a system of discounts was introduced, which allows you to significantly save on the restoration or tuning of cars. The store has a wide range of parts that you can hardly find in other sellers. When looking for a store that specializes specifically in selling parts for the brand in question, you should pay attention to this.
2. OLX is a fairly large service that is associated with the sale of tuning parts. Among the advantages of this project is the presence of a flexible search engine that allows you to filter all offers. In the above list, applications can relate to both original parts and those produced by tuning kit companies. Today, online shopping has become very common, but in the case of car parts, you should be careful, as it can be difficult to return. Therefore, before purchasing the selected parts, you should check their exact name, main linear dimensions, thread pitch and many other parameters.
In the age of modern technology, it has become possible to solve the problems that arise with the purchase of the required parts, since many can be delivered from another country and will be cheap. It is not difficult to guess that the car of the Ukrainian automotive industry will be more in demand in the territory of this country, and the best offers will also come from stores registered in Ukraine.
Expert opinion: how to get an off-road SUV?
Sergei. I am fond of fishing, it is simply not possible to get to some places on my sedan. That is why I decided to make an all-terrain SUV with my own hands. I thought for a long time about which car to take as a base, I chose LUAZ. I remember how the old people said that the car of this brand had the highest cross-country ability. It was hard to search, but I found it in good condition, redid it, there are no problems with a fishing trip.
Vitaly. Once I saw this car in the yard of a friend, covered in rust, almost nothing alive. He asked what he wants for him, he said, just take it, transportation is your problem. I found a carriage with a crane, they came, picked it up and brought it home to me. There was a lot of work, but the frame was in relatively good condition. My friend was surprised what I could do six months later with a piece of unnecessary rotten metal - an open-top SUV, super cross-country ability, just right for the countryside in the summer.
Dmitry. All LUAZs were previously characterized as off-road vehicles. But it should be borne in mind that until today they have reached in a very deplorable state. The choice can be made in favor of this car only if a strong frame is needed. The rest, almost everything, will have to be changed.
Gregory. Engaged in tuning domestic cars over a fairly long period. Among all the models, I chose LUAZ to start with. This choice is justified by the fact that after tuning I wanted to get an SUV with high cross-country ability and a small base. It cost me only 50 bucks and in pretty good condition, but still had to replace almost everything.
Summing up
The brand in question was once an excellent choice for terrain with poor traffic. That is why many who caught the last period of LUAZ production pay close attention to this model. Poor technical condition determines that when choosing cars manufactured under the brand in question, you will have to do a lot of work: removing metal with corrosion, all unnecessary units, installing new equipment, and so on. In the case when, after tuning, you need to get an SUV with a short base and high cross-country ability, this choice will be good.
If it is possible to buy a LUAZ for little money and in fairly good condition, then this car can be an excellent object for tuning. Definitely pleased that for many LUAZ models today you can find more parts in specialized stores and order them with delivery to your garage.
In some cases, this will significantly speed up repairs, as well as reduce the size of the allocated budget. Online stores often supply parts directly, which reduces their cost and speeds up delivery.