- an all-wheel drive SUV produced by the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant.
Initially, the design of this car by engineers was planned as a vehicle that would serve as a universal vehicle, both for the military, which could compete with the legendary American Willis, and for ordinary citizens.
But the civilian version did not have striking differences from its army counterpart, either in terms of performance or design. At this time, the model has been discontinued, but on its basis a more advanced SUV was created under the name "Hunter" or UAZ-315195.
Off-road tuning
The most important advantages of the "Hunter" are its cross-country ability and versatility. Thanks to its classic off-road wheel formula and specific body geometry, Hunter is able to drive almost anywhere. But, despite its Spartan capabilities, even this car can be improved and even independently.
The first three stages of tuning the "Hunter", because that's how Hunter is translated from English, are fundamental and tuning this car for off-road without taking them into account simply does not make sense. So take a look, dear friends.
Stage 1. Changing wheels
Off-road tuning "Hunter" should begin with the replacement of its wheels. Yes, this stage is one of the most expensive, but without installing mud tires of a larger diameter on it, it simply makes no sense to take on further redistribution. The UAZ Hunter leaves the assembly line “shod” in 235/70 R16 wheels. By replacing these wheels with large diameter and mud tires, you will increase the ground clearance
Your "all-terrain vehicle" and reward it with cross-country ability, which will easily challenge even the most seemingly impassable off-road. The optimal tires to achieve this result are 35 inch or 315x75 in our measurement.
The leading brands of off-road mud tires are: Cooper Discoverer STT, GoodYear Wrangler MT/R, BFGoodrich, ProComp, Yokohama Geolandar M/T, Fedima Sirocco, Super Swamper, Simex, Maxxis, Hankook, MICKEY THOMPSON, General Tire Grabber MT, Toyo Tranpath M/T. The tire model and tread pattern completely depends on the area of your future car application. It is more expedient to put the disks smaller - 15-inch, due to their cheapness and wider distribution. The issue price of this stage of Hunter tuning depends directly on the manufacturer of tires and wheels, and its fluctuations will be quite large within 400-800 dollars for one assembled wheel.
Stage 2. Hunter body and suspension lift
This, the second stage, is a logical continuation of the previous one and is inextricably linked with it. For the big wheels were put then they were put, but it was necessary to make sure that they felt in their place and, when walking the suspension and steering manipulations, did not cling to the body arches. Therefore, the body itself must be raised above the frame structure. This stage of Hunter tuning involves the installation of special spacers between the frame and the body of the SUV and trimming the wing arches if necessary. Lifting the body will help overcome areas with an abundant location of boulders and stumps.
In addition to the body, it is also necessary to lift the suspension of the UAZ Hunter. This suspension tuning also contributes to the installation of larger diameter wheels and raising the overhangs of the car, which will further increase its off-road properties. This will require replacing the standard shock absorbers with much longer travel and adding additional sheets to the springs. The implementation of this stage results in a cost of 200 to 500 USD, which directly depends on the nature and level of the lift.
Stage 3. Installing the winch
The first two stages of tuning the "Hunter" significantly increase its cross-country ability, on the way there can be such impassability that it will break our "hunter" and he simply cannot physically drive there. Therefore, a reasonable third step is winch installation. Tuning without this stage can simply drive you and your car into a trap, from which there will simply be no further path and the journey will end there. And installing a winch at the rear of the car doubles the chances of forcing everything that is simply not forcing.
For tuning UAZ, two types of winches are applicable: hydraulic And electrical. Approach the choice of this element in all seriousness and with great responsibility. Electric winches are more common, as they can be mounted on any SUV. They are quickly installed and connected, have sufficient power, work autonomously, are well repaired and inexpensive - everything you need in order to tune your Hunter. Plus, they can be made removable for installation, if necessary, behind the car. The only disadvantage of this equipment is the serious consumption of energy, which entails the installation of a second battery.
The lord of the winch market is the manufacturer WARN but quality and reliability are not cheap. The same "flight" of the company "Ramsey Winch", "Superwinch". The "golden mean" is a winch from the Taiwanese brand ComeUp Winch. We recommend for UAZ Hunter the model of this manufacturer DV-9500. Among the very budget winches, you can choose the Chinese manufacturer T-Max and the Russian "Soliton" and "Roll". Reviews about them all lead to the fact that at the right time they can “let us down”. The choice is yours. Hydraulic winches are reliable and powerful. But they are more expensive than similar electric winches and slower. Mounting and connection are difficult, transferring the winch, alas, is impossible, they are not removable. The cost of this stage of tuning is from 1000 to 3000 USD.
Stage 4. Power kit
So, the main stages of tuning "Hunter" are described. In principle, it will not disappear even on catastrophic off-road. But still, it is worth continuing to tune the UAZ by installing a power kit on it. And this is definitely a powerful bumper. For this, ready-made bumpers are sold, but you can also weld it yourself individually to suit your needs. It will be more powerful and will be cheaper. Its strength will be on the level, and even after hard contact with something strong, it can be easily put in order.
Setting power thresholds will protect your "Hunter" from side impacts, and there will be an excellent support for "hi-jack". Fuel tanks are also protected. Protection of the engine compartment, steering rods and crankcases is simply necessary for UAZ when overcoming off-road. Body protection and vetkootbitnik will protect the windshield, side pillars, lighting fixtures and the body of the "Hunter". They will take on the blows of the branches. The issue price also has a wide range and is symbolic: from 200 USD. up to 2000 c.u. (and this is not a chapel).
Stage 5. Installing the bridge lock, ELMO coupling
To further increase the patency, self-locking devices are installed or forcibly. But you should install them only if you correctly know how to handle them. That is, you should not allow jumps, abrupt starts, wild slipping on mixed surfaces, and do not forget to turn them off if they are not needed. But the installation of an ELMO clutch booster is more than recommended, especially if the Hunter will also be used a lot on asphalt surfaces. The average cost of this stage is 600 - 800 USD. for one bridge.
Stage 6. Installing the snorkel and sealing systems and assemblies
Tuning your "hunter" also provides for the introduction snorkel on the roof. If you will dive into water, or maybe anything off-road, then this procedure is necessary to avoid getting the engine wet. Water entering a running engine is fatal. Among other things, it is necessary to ensure the sealing of the filler neck of the lubrication systems, and think about how water does not flood the engine crankcase through the dipstick holes. All electrics that are critical to contact with water should be moved as high as possible with the installation of reliable high-voltage wires. It is necessary to provide for the sealing of the ventilation system of the gearbox, axles, transfer cases and other units. The simplest solution would be to bring the breathers into the space under the hood. The average cost of all these alterations is $200.
Stage 7. Installing disc brakes
This stage is not of paramount importance, but still significantly improves the movement both in off-road and asphalt conditions, and also makes braking safer. Since the Hunter is equipped with front axle disc brakes, it is advisable to equip the rear axle with them as well. This will greatly improve braking performance. Disc brakes are self-cleaning unlike drum brakes. The average cost of this stage of UAZ tuning is 500-600 USD. for the bridge.
Stage 8. Installing the trunk
As is already clear, the patency from this stage of tuning does not increase in any way. But an additional trunk allows you to equip yourself on a trip to the fullest. It is also perfectly possible to place additional lighting equipment on it, it can serve as part of a safety cage. This stage also includes the installation of a ladder along which you can climb onto the trunk. The average cost of this stage of UAZ tuning is 900-1000 USD.
Stage 9. Additional equipment
The main stages of tuning the "Hunter" for off-road are almost completed. In the end, I would like to remind you about installing an additional battery for an electric winch. Install an additional cooling fan. It is also necessary to install a 90 amp generator at this stage, which will serve as a recharge for the batteries. You can supplement this stage with the installation of a powerful pump. You should put an aluminum sheet on the hood and purchase a Hi-Jack jack (Hi Jack). The cost of this stage of Hunter tuning is from 50 to 500 USD.
Tuning for operation in the city
UAZ Hunter is an icon of brutal domestic off-road. He easily rides through the forests, kneads the mud and overcomes potholes and potholes, but in the city you won’t show off much on him. Therefore, many "Hunter" and "Hunter" make him urban tuning, so that the car looks more stylish and it is as comfortable as possible if it is mostly operated in the city. With certain manipulations, this stern bearded hunter can be turned into a polished major, but the main thing is not to play too much, because his main element is off-road, which means that his passable characteristics should be as untouched as possible.
Major improvements, their estimated cost
Stage 1. Tinting, airbrushing, additional lights and alloy wheels
Toning. In addition to giving your “hunter” a spectacular look, tinting also protects the interior and everyone in it from the harmful effects of solar ultraviolet radiation. The cost of tinting can start from 900 hryvnia. Alloy wheels. They will give your "Hunter" not only a beautiful appearance and personality, but also the wheels of the car will become much stronger, more balanced and will be securely fastened. A wonderful choice in terms of price-quality ratio are alloy wheels from manufacturers specifically focused on equipping SUVs: "Racing Wheels", "Pro Comp" and "YDH SUV". You can choose any standard sizes from 15 to 20 inches. The cost of a set of alloy wheels can start from 9000 hryvnia. Unique airbrush. With the original pattern applied to the body of your SUV, you will not only appear in public with your head held high, but you will also not be afraid of theft. After all, very few people dare to steal a unique car. The price for airbrushing can vary depending on the amount of work. If the airbrushing is segmental, then you can count on a quality job done in the range of $ 100, but if you want to apply a drawing to the entire car, then you will have to pay at least 10 times more.
Stage 2. Installation of hatches.
Installing a hatch on the Hunter will perfectly solve the problem of fresh air in the cabin. In case, God forbid, an accident occurs, the hatch can be used as an emergency exit. The cost of this upgrade is from 2000 hryvnia with installation and up to 10000, or even more. It all depends on the material and design of the hatch itself.
Stage 3. Installing an additional gas tank
Hunter's native gasoline tanks are not very large, so drivers must constantly monitor the instrument panel that is responsible for the amount of fuel. Tuning your "city hunter" will allow you to travel longer distances without refueling. If you wish, you can simply replace the native gas tanks with more voluminous ones. The cost of such tuning will be from 7000 hryvnia. The price depends on the number of fuel tanks and their volume.
Stage 4. Autonomous heater Webasto, Eberspacher, Planar
An engine that does not want to start in winter, frozen locks, cold seats and a steering wheel, frost on the windows - all this can be avoided by equipping an engine that does not want to start, frozen locks, ice seats and a steering wheel, ice on the windows, interior elements crunching with frost - all this stress can be avoided by installing an autonomous heater, which will guarantee the engine start at any temperature and provide a warm comfortable climate inside the cabin.
With a signal from the control, the motor will return to normal from the lowest to operating temperature in a few minutes. And the fuel consumption will be compensated by the reduced fuel consumption of a warm engine. You sit down in a comfortable heated interior without thinking about the fact that you need to clean the windows from frost from the outside and wipe them from fogging from the inside of the cabin. This stage of tuning will cost you from 12,000 hryvnia.
Stage 5. Installing comfortable seats
To increase comfortable movement in your Hunter, you can replace the seats with the softest and most comfortable ones. With a strong desire, you can mount, suitable for the interior of the car, heated and electric seats from foreign models. The price of improvement for one seat is from 2000 hryvnia.
Stage 6. Installing the damper
It often happens that the monotony of the road tires drivers so much that they simply fall asleep at the wheel of their cars. But this does not apply to drivers of UAZ Hunter vehicles. Even on a flat, like an iron, canvas, the "Hunter" roams so much that you just taxi up. Installing a damper will eradicate this problem. It will also reduce the load on the steering mechanism with strong impacts on the wheels. The cost of improvement in the region of 1500-2000 hryvnia.
Stage 7. Installing the air conditioner
This point, probably, should not be painted, because it is already so clear. After all, maintaining a comfortable microclimate in the car is perhaps the most important component of a comfortable stay in the cabin. Installing an air conditioner on the "Hunter" will cost about 5,000 hryvnia, at least. It all depends on the equipment that you want to equip your car with.
Stage 8. Installing xenon
Xenon headlights allow you to illuminate the path at night so much that visibility becomes as if you were moving during the day. It is known to all that conventional head light can not be compared in all respects with xenon. Such tuning reduces the load on the generator. Installing xenon will cost you from 700 hryvnia.
Stage 9. Replacing power units
Replacing the native Hunter engine with power units from other well-known brands such as NISSAN, TOYOTA, MITSUBISHI, ISUZU will increase the reliability of your "rogue". But this will require sufficient financial injections to purchase a used unit for an average of $ 3,000.
Stage 10. Installation of navigation and communication systems
In order not to miss the right path, to navigate well in unfamiliar terrain, it is necessary to install navigation systems. Communication is always needed, especially if you are moving several cars. The cost of installing such an interface ranges from $300 to $600.
Stage 11. Installing a car alarm
Installing a feedback alarm system costs from 800 hryvnia to 8000.
Legality of tuning
Making changes that you have made to the design of the car is a rather complicated task both from the financial side and in terms of the nerves spent on finding the necessary documents, etc. In this section, we will tell you about all the intricacies of competent registration, about where you need to take certain documents and how they need to be properly executed so that you are not “knocked on the cap” by the traffic police.
The law does not prevent you from personally changing the design of your car, as well as registering these "alterations". But the question arises of how to register all this correctly? We will tell you more about this later. So, for simplicity, it is better to sketch out a plan for correctly registering the design changes to the car. The car you bought was registered as stock, and you want to tune it?
1). The first step should be your trip to the traffic police. There you write an application for making structural changes to your car, in which you describe in your own words in detail what exactly you want to change. After that, you give this application to the head of the traffic police or his deputy, or to the inspector who is authorized to consider and sign such applications.
When the application is read, verified with your passport, STS and PTS, the authorized traffic police officer undertakes to sign it, stamp it and send it to the PTO. It may happen that your application may be refused to be signed. How to proceed in such a case? There are several options.
The first of them is to persuade the employee to sign, convincing him that there is nothing illegal and bad in the changes to your car. The second option is to file a lawsuit and the success rate is very high, about 95%, but the trial can take up to a year. The third option is to appeal the refusal to higher authorities.
2).
So, the application is in your hands, you have achieved the desired result. Congratulations! Then you need to get a conclusion from a certain authorized organization that issues conclusions on the possibility of making changes to the design of the vehicle. When you have decided on the organization, you go there with all the documents for the car, an application for changes, a description of the work that you want to do. The organization reviews your documents and issues a conclusion on the possibility of making changes, as well as the vehicle.
In conclusion, only those changes that can be made from a legal point of view will be described, if, for example, you want to put a machine gun on a car and this was indicated in writing in the description of the work, then naturally they will not allow it. As a rule, there are no problems with such organizations, they kindly enter into a dialogue and always issue an opinion if it does not contradict the law, in particular the Technical Regulations. Payment for the conclusion is official to the savings bank.
3). The conclusion is in your hands, which says what you can produce on your own, and what only at a certified enterprise (car service).
Next, you will need documents, if you do it yourself, then documents from a car service about checking one or another alteration. And this is not just a piece of paper, where it is written that “everything is in a bundle”, but an order for a diagnostic order in accordance with Appendix No. 7 of those. regulations, certificate of completion, diagnostic card, car service license, car service certificate. All documents must be official, with seals, signatures, not expired. Car service codes should be on the topic of your alteration.
The diagnostic equipment necessary to check certain alterations should also be present in the car service. An application-declaration on the scope and quality of work performed to make changes to the vehicle is filled out independently by the owner of the car. If you do not do the work yourself, but a car service, then the service itself then, at the end of the work, fills out an application-declaration on the scope and quality of the work performed to make changes to the vehicle and also attaches copies of the license and certificate certified by signature and seal.
4). Well, that's all, it seems that all the documents have been collected, then we go to the PTO (car technical inspection point). We submit the documents to the window, get them back, pay the receipts and drive to the line where the traffic police officers get acquainted with the documents, inspect and check the vehicle according to the diagnostic card, and if there are no violations, they issue a certificate of conformity of the vehicle design to safety requirements. But this is the most successful scenario, in practice, the inspectors find fault with every screw, every incorrectly placed comma, etc. and so on. In a word, you can ride a PTO forever, you can also receive a written or oral refusal to be allowed to participate in road traffic. Don’t even try to offer bribes there, it’s not the right place… Only a few manage to arrange everything without “acquaintance”.
5). After PTO, you have a certificate of compliance of the vehicle design with safety requirements with which you already go to the traffic police and document the changes without any problems. Yes, yes, everything is already running smoothly here, just like registering, submit all the collected documents to the first window, say that you have made changes, then pay the state. duty, go through the site and everything will be written to you in the TCP and STS. They will write exactly what exactly you changed in your vehicle so that in the future during registration actions and on the roads of the Russian Federation you would not have problems with the traffic police. Approximately everything described above will take you from two weeks to infinity.
Hello dear guests of our site. Today we will highlight our article "Tuning UAZ Hunter photo" and show you pictures of cars of other motorists. Tuning is not only a redesign of the appearance of the car, but also a rework of the suspension, engine, body itself, electrics and much more.
Tuning engine and suspension UAZ Hunter
The engine may not be rebuilt at all. What to do, you ask? Yes, just change it. The UAZ Hunter in the figure above has an engine
from Nissan Patrol. QD-32, 135 hp, 330N*m. Also, many sharpen cylinders, put lightweight shafts and pistons of a larger diameter, in short, which is enough for the mind.
For better cross-country ability, they resort to tuning the UAZ hunter suspension. They increase the clearance between the ground and the machine with the help of inserts or modified shock absorbers, for example, from Killen 360, or they completely redo the suspension to the IronMan suspension. Also on our car above is just such a backlight. In addition to the protection of steering rods and crankcase.
Tuning electrics and interior UAZ hunter
The alteration of the electrics and the UAZ interior itself is as follows:
Installation of power windows, complete soundproofing of the cabin, installation of a central lock, various modifications of the panel, aluminum floor, Replacement of seats or old leather upholstery, alteration of the heating system and installation of an autonomous heater.
UAZ Hunter is a brutal domestic SUV that easily drives through the forest, mud and other off-road conditions. But in the city it is not very stylish to ride, so many Hunters do tuning UAZ Hunter to make this car look more glamorous. If you do certain work, then you can make a modest city jeep out of a harsh conqueror of swamps, but the main thing here is not to overdo it, because off-road performance is the trump card of the Hunter.
True, all these transformations will cost some money, but there will be no feeling when you walk in big waders in a city shopping center. But on the other hand, each car has its own purpose, and for those who want to improve their UAZ Hunter, tuning can be done, and it will not be very drastic.
Since this car was produced in Ulyanovsk, a considerable number of offices are spinning near the manufacturing plant that are engaged in tuning UAZs for various customer wishes. Very often, the owners of UAZ Hunters want the windows on the front doors to open completely, but this cannot be done due to the design features of the Hunter.
Some people want to install tire inflation, but this is also not easy to do, because Hunter has spicer bridges on which large wheels that need to be quickly inflated and deflated are not installed. But if there is such a need, then a mobile compressor is perfect.
But this is not comfortable enough, as the practice of driving with impressive Maxxis Bighorn tires shows, the car overcomes some difficult sections very well, if you reduce the pressure in these tires. For example, if you put a pressure of 0.7 atmospheres in front and 1.2 atmospheres in the back, then you can great overcome deep snow and mud of various depths. These tires, of course, are quite rare, but they showed themselves well on rides, but after the off-road ends and the car drives out onto the asphalt, you have to pump up the wheels with the help of a compressor.
In this tuning option, the fang of the bumper was successfully made, which fits into the wing expander. As for the rear bumper, some modification enthusiasts create car body elements according to their drawings. In this case, it turned out a beautiful and practical bumper, there is a support for the spare tire.
Below is a subframe on which the winch is mounted. In this tuning UAZ Hunter (photo further) there is a winch both in front and behind, this is a sign that this car will go anywhere. Everyone knows how the winch helps out when the car gets stuck in a swamp.
The crankcase cover is cast iron, and a self-locking differential is hidden under it.
Salon tuning
As for heating and air conditioning, the regular system is morally outdated, it must be finalized. Near the feet of the front passenger there is a large box that warms well in winter and cools well in summer.
Tuning salon UAZ Hunter You also need to do it right and you should not overdo it too much. In this tuning option, it is clear that there are no special differences from the standard version, but this is at first glance. The front panel has been changed, laser cutting was used here. The seats are upholstered in real leather, which is great, despite the fact that this machine is designed for off-road and hunting trips. Also in the cabin there are a considerable number of light bulbs and toggle switches that are responsible for various functions, such as winches, etc.
As for the seats, here they are Toyota, they are distinguished by their functionality and comfort, and if you fold them, the trunk volume will increase significantly, and they fold well and do not interfere. Such comfortable chairs are not produced at the UAZ manufacturing plant, and this is not good, you have to be smart like that. The front seats in this tuned version from Saab Aero, they also have a considerable number of functions and tweaks.
The owner of this car was not originally going to make a real off-road monster out of the UAZ, so a body lift was not carried out here, and a lift is not needed here, because in this case the Ironman suspension with rear springs, front springs and 4 shock absorbers was enough to install 33'' wheels.
Tuning motor UAZ Hunter
Under the hood of a tuned UAZ it is very crowded. Under the hood cover there are 2 batteries, a ZMZ-514 engine, an air conditioning pump, and a cooling system radiator from GAZ-3102. Also noticeable are vertical tanks, which have more area, they make the car more efficient.
Engine ventilation is provided by an electric fan, which can be controlled manually or automatically. This is true, if the car overcomes the lake, then it is better to turn off the fan. Also in this tuned version of the UAZ Hunter is a vacuum clutch booster.
In general, this UAZ Hunter tuning is not very original, such tuning solutions for UAZ are quite common. What is good about this UAZ Hunter (tuning) is that it demonstrates the fact that it is possible to make a very powerful and reliable SUV from a domestic car that can overcome forests, mountains and swamps.
Domestic cars, despite the existing criticism against them, are in demand not only as an option for a budget car, but also as an object of all kinds of improvements by tuning enthusiasts. UAZ Hunter tuning is especially popular due to its relatively low cost and structural simplicity. The car has experienced many experiments and proved its suitability for alteration for absolutely any need.
As you know, tuning is a “finishing” of the car “to mind” by improving one or another of its elements or replacing them with other parts that best satisfy the owner’s needs. Multi-level tuning of any car, including a hunter, requires a serious approach, careful consideration of all planned changes and, of course, the availability of a sufficient amount of money. But we will consider other options, those that are not particularly difficult and are acceptable at home.
What can be changed outside?
A simple alteration of the Oise primarily includes external tuning of the car. It all depends, as a rule, on where you are going to operate the machine. Let's consider several options:
1. The simplest, one might say, the basic tuning option for country use includes:
- Enlarged wheels will improve the patency of the Oise. It is enough to install 31-inch tires to already conquer the off-road, while the conversion with the cutout of the arches will not have to be done.
- Winch installation. Here, in addition to the main winch mounted on the front bumper, you should install a second one at the back for insurance. And then the possibility of self-evacuation will remain. The process is also not complicated and will take you no more than 3-4 hours for two winches.
- Installing a kenguryatnik, in addition to helping to protect the front bumper, will also give the car an attractive look. By the way, if you have the skills of a welder, then you can quite make a kenguryatnik yourself.
- A reasonable solution would be to install an expeditionary trunk, where you can just put a spare tire just in case.
- Installing vetkootboynik will help you push the branches in the forest, in the first place, so as not to get hit on the windshield and not to scratch the car.
It is not difficult to make such an “upgrade”, but your hunter will become a reliable assistant, for example, when hunting.
2. The following option will be very nice in the city:
- Tinting, in addition to giving a spectacular look to an SUV, also protects from ultraviolet rays.
- Additional headlights are necessary not only for beauty, but also for confident movement at night.
- Installation of alloy wheels;
- The application of a unique airbrush, protects, by the way, also from theft.
All this pleasure will not cost too much, and the car will look much more spectacular.
What can be changed inside?
A lot of ways offers for UAZ hunter interior tuning. Here, first of all, attention is drawn rather to comfort, and not to the operating conditions of the car, so you can do the following:
- It is quite common to replace factory seats with other more comfortable ones, but it should also be taken into account that they should not affect the useful volume of the trunk when folded.
- Replacing the steering wheel with a more ergonomic and comfortable one will allow you to enjoy driving a car.
- You can make soundproofing and re-sheath the interior, this also does not require special skills, the main thing is to know the technology and have all the necessary materials at hand.
All the options considered are elements of simple and inexpensive tuning. If you want to invest in your UAZ and get a real “monster” off-road, you need to study other, comprehensive and multi-level “upgrades”. They include a body lift, and the replacement of the radiator of the cooling system, batteries, the installation of a new air conditioner, even the replacement of the transmission. In any case, complex tuning is to be done or simple, the use of the most common methods does not deprive the car of originality and impressive appearance.