Russian car enthusiasts are already driving around the Lada Vesta sedan on the roads of many cities in the country, and some (mostly young) are seriously thinking about the lowered Lada Vesta.
Whether this model will be in demand - the designers did not think about it, so the lowered Lada Vesta will not be implemented in serial configurations
. But thanks to independent tuning, it is still possible to achieve the desired characteristics.
The reduced ground clearance will be available exclusively for the sports version of the car for official events.
Principles of understatement
The new year 2021 has not yet brought new trends to automotive fashion, so understated cars in narrow circles are still considered the pinnacle of stylistic superiority. How exactly is a car body lowered?
If this procedure is carried out according to all the rules, then it occurs in several stages. Firstly, the shock-absorbing springs of the suspension are shortened, due to which the body sags. Secondly, after this the suspension must be reworked - the procedure is quite complex, requires professional calculations, and is therefore time-consuming and expensive.
Due to the high costs of the second stage of development, the lowered Lada Vesta in the version in which it can already be seen on the streets of Russia is rarely processed according to the rules. Owners simply shorten the springs (by heating or trimming) or remove the shock absorbing springs. In this case, the wheels go deep into the wheel arches of the body, the ground clearance is reduced to several centimeters (unless, of course, you change the wheels to larger ones installed on low-profile tires).
Lowering options
1. Buy a ready-made suspension kit. It includes: springs, struts, etc. This is the simplest, most convenient and expensive option, replacing almost the entire suspension at once. It will cost from 12,000+ rubles. This is the safest option, especially if you get quality parts and install everything correctly. If you choose this option, then do not forget about the wheel alignment.
2. The best option is to replace only springs with a smaller turn stroke. This will lower your car and add rigidity, without any harmful consequences for the car. You can also just buy a regular spring, but stiffer and lower. The range of prices is huge, but from about 3k rubles.
3. There is an option to move the spring cup down. But here you are playing the lottery, since it is very dangerous to do it yourself. - You may weld poorly - The stand is not guaranteed to be able to withstand high temperatures during welding. But don’t be discouraged, such racks are sold ready-made.
4. Cutting springs. Most people simply cut the coils off the spring. And this should not be done under any circumstances! In this case, the stroke of the rod decreases and when it gets into a hole, the strut does not have enough free play and it hits the body. Also, a sawn spring can become warped and it will also hit the body and spoil the suspension. Has proven itself to be excellent.
5. Helical suspension. The same as a regular suspension, only with the ability to adjust the height. Very convenient and reliable. Companies: GT Pro and Defi. Price: 20k rubles.
6. Air suspension. Air suspension is a device installed on a car, which is designed to compensate for excess load on the car's standard suspension. Usually they are air bags that are installed between the axle and the frame. With its help you can reduce the load on the springs and increase the vehicle's ground clearance. Sitting in the cabin, by pressing a couple of buttons, you can raise or lower your car. It is very expensive and not very reliable; iron springs are one thing, and cylinders another. I would advise you to buy a strut with a lower cup and a stiffer spring with the drop you need. Or if you have the opportunity to buy a screw suspension, then buy it, you won’t regret it.
And in conclusion, watch a very informative video about undervaluing real cars.
Not so long ago, a new car appeared in the production of the Russian automobile industry, called the Lada Granta. What can be said about the engineering ideas and architecture of this car?
Lada Granta was initially created with the goal of gaining the status of “People's Car”. A nice, comfortable, but discreet budget car quickly coped with its task: in just a few years of existence, the car instantly sold out to all levels of society.
Lada Granta is loved both among mature people and among the younger generation. Well, one caveat: the owners quickly got bored with the classic, simple architecture of Granta. There is little uniqueness; the rather boring design, coupled with the “incubator” conveyor belt of the entire Russian automobile industry, leaves no choice but to resort to.
In this article, we will talk about lowering a car, considering all possible options. This look is in fashion everywhere today. After all, any car owner will appreciate: the planted Granta looks much more advantageous than her sister with the stock suspension!
Advantages and disadvantages of the lowered Lada Vesta
Naturally, the lowered Lada Vesta has a number of advantages and disadvantages relative to the standard factory version of the sedan. They should be described in more detail.
The first advantage is a slight improvement in handling, acceleration and a slight reduction in fuel consumption. The aerodynamics of the car are improving.
At high speeds, additional downforce is created by the flowing air stream, which increases grip. On the contrary, the friction force of the air flow becomes smaller, thereby reducing power losses. The second advantage lies solely in appearance - some car enthusiasts prefer to see a car with low ground clearance.
There are many more disadvantages. Firstly, the condition of roads in many regions of the country does not allow high enough speeds to be reached without danger to the driver and other road users. Secondly, low ground clearance does not allow you to cross curbs, increases the likelihood of landing on the bottom in rural areas, after heavy snowfall, or even on a speed bump in front of a pedestrian crossing (such cases have already happened, there is numerous evidence of this in the form of photos and amateur videos ). Thirdly, the price of a qualitative understatement will be very high. Fourthly, saving on lowering and simply shortening the shock-absorbing springs without reworking the suspension will greatly reduce its service life - and the money saved will quickly be spent on repairs or replacement of elements that are deteriorating.
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Well, I’ll check in here. Replaced it as a set. Everything else is a collective farm www.drive2.ru/l/5451862/ www.drive2.ru/l/6260204/
Are these struts complete with springs already assembled?) And there are barrel springs on the grunts in front. Why do you have these?) Can you post the website?)
Yes, the complete sets were sent, everything was assembled, I didn’t take the barrel ones, the regular ones are softer. I bought it here postavto.ru
I changed everything as a set, not for appearance, but for control, the car drives completely differently
Here the struts are -70 and the springs are -50, it’s kind of timid that they don’t fit everything) well, or is this normal. I think, on the contrary, you can set the struts -50, and the springs -70)))
for struts (short-stroke), the steering knuckle is shifted down by 20mm, in short, the spring also becomes -70. This is a typical scheme on KX. PS “-50” “-70” is the difference in the compressed springs compared to the standard ones. It’s not at all a fact that the car will sit this much.
So, do they play a big role?
everything should be coordinated simply
I changed everything as a set, not for appearance, but for control, the car drives completely differently
Well, or -70 struts in front and cut the rear. On the original racks.
Well, will the rod fit into position, or will it hang on the bump stop, what’s the point?
In the basic configuration, the ground clearance of the Lada Granta Sedan and Lada Granta Liftback is 160 mm. The clearance height is quite enough to overcome all road obstacles.
Low Granta Liftback
Tuning enthusiasts often practice the so-called understatement of Grants. To do this, non-standard suspension elements are installed, and the vehicle's ground clearance is reduced by 30 - 70% of the base one.
The advantages and disadvantages of tuning and how to carry it out will be discussed below.
Verdict
With the right approach, the lowered Lada Vesta will be an excellent car if there are good roads. However, there is no need for underestimation, since the Lada Vesta already shows quite decent performance characteristics.
Lowering a car is a tuning activity that is mostly done by young people. Omitting Grant means attracting more attention, but how right it is!
to do is another question. Today we will talk about the main methods of lowering a car.
Air suspension
Let's start with the most expensive way to lower or raise a car - air suspension. This method is unlikely to interest the masses, so we suggest just watching the video.
Let us recall that in the previous article we looked at ensuring that the gearbox serves for a long time and reliably.
Suspension kit with adjustable ground clearance.
Such sets are also not very popular. It is worth noting the stiffness of the shock absorbers, which is adjusted automatically, and if necessary, it is possible to change the ground clearance yourself, without removing anything. On the one hand, it’s convenient: in winter you can make the car taller, in summer – lower, but on the other hand, the price is high.
Lowering suspension kit
The most popular way to lower a car (the smart method) is a lowered suspension kit. It includes shock absorbers and springs. You dismantle the old kit, install a new one, and you get a competently lowered car.
Lada Granta lowered by 12 centimeters
Lada Granta lowered by 9 centimeters
Lowered springs
If you install lowered springs without replacing shock absorbers with suitable ones, then you get many disadvantages, and only one advantage - budget. It’s even easier to lower the grant - cut the springs. Such tuning saves time and money, but further operation of the car will still come back to haunt you.
In the basic configuration, the ground clearance of the Lada Granta Sedan and Lada Granta Liftback is 160 mm. The clearance height is quite enough to overcome all road obstacles.
Low Granta Liftback
Tuning enthusiasts often practice the so-called understatement of Grants. To do this, non-standard suspension elements are installed, and the vehicle's ground clearance is reduced by 30 - 70% of the base one.
The advantages and disadvantages of tuning and how to carry it out will be discussed below.
Lowering the suspension: is there a danger?
Roads in Russia and the CIS countries are rarely pleased with their quality, so when choosing a car, people are forced to focus on the amount of ground clearance (car clearance).
It is believed that the higher this indicator, the better. But this rule does not work for everyone. There are extreme sports enthusiasts who set themselves the opposite goal - to lower the suspension.
But why? What methods are there? What are their features? Let's discuss these issues in more detail.
Ways to understate Liftback Grants
- Buying an air suspension on a Lada. The average cost is from 37 to 50 thousand rubles, depending on the place of purchase and technical characteristics.
- Front and rear suspension kit with mechanical ride height adjuster. If necessary, we independently adjust the suspension height, reduce (increase) the stiffness of the shock absorbers.
- The most cost effective option is to install a lowered suspension kit. We dismantle the standard shock absorbers and springs and install new ones on the factory mounts. The lowered Lada Granta is ready.
- Low-profile tires: changing the car's shoes to a low-profile range. Cheap and cheerful, but not advisable.
- Installation of lowering springs, which are sold at retail. We select the height according to the ground clearance.
- Trimming one or two coils on factory springs.
Problems with lowered cars
One of the two main problems in Russia is roads. It is they, or rather their quality, that harms not only the lowered suspension, but even the stock one.
• Loss of comfort when driving in a car.
Sometimes you can’t look without tears at super-lowered cars that are trying to pass a speed bump or go around another pothole on the road.
• If you have an illiterate approach to lowering the car's ground clearance (cutting the coils on the springs yourself, etc.), the suspension will not last long. And its incorrect operation only harms its entire presence, both the car and its owner.
I hope this article helped you learn about all the ways to lower the Lada Granta, decide on the most suitable one of all, and also understand whether it is necessary at all.
Comparison of Grant stock and mine at lowering -50 front and -70 rear
Are there any similar ones or are there more Grant ones?
by Adminrive · Published 07/28/2014
And the paint fell off to the metal on the sills behind the front mudguards
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Has anyone ever had a release foot break?
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Dinar, as long as the plant will be Aston
Syoma, what if it’s -50 then the car will run smoothly? or not)
I removed 2 coils from the factory springs in the back. It seems like a bit much. I didn’t touch the front.
Vasily, just yesterday you didn’t even want -50 at all) look at the threshold so that it’s level, and not along the arches, at the threshold if you look around -50 then the back is a little higher, but if you look along the line of the trunk it’s higher)
Denis, it looks avionics, I also drove only the stock front, and the rear -50 technosprings
Syoma, I can’t decide) doubts
Vasily, about
Cost of equipment for tuning Lada Grants
Lowered suspension on Grant
| Name | Price, rub.) |
| Air suspension | 35000 – 55000 service station services: 5 – 10 thousand. |
| Shock absorbers with mechanical adjuster | 18000 – 24000 service station services: 3 – 5 thousand. |
| Set of short springs, shock absorbers with limited travel SS20 Racing KIT PRO Sport 986565, 984144 | shock absorber from 2500 – 2800 two front ones from 4000 two rear from 4300 service station services: 5.0 thousand. |
| Low profile tiresR15 R16 Strial St 401 195/50 R15 82V Triangle TE301 195/50 R15 82V Achilles ATR Sport 195/45 R16 84V Tigar High Performance 195/45 R16 84V XL BFGoodrich g-Grip 195/45 R16 84V XL | from 2600 – 3200 service station services: the cost of re-shoes is negotiated individually |
| Short springs Tehnoressor 598259898, 546435443 (- 30 mm) 1000005950 (- 50 mm) | from 1300 service station services: individually |
| Trimming factory springs | independently free service station services: individually |
| Shock Absorber Kits ASTON: understatement (-50) - (-140) Demfi: (-30) - (-90) Techno Spring: (-30) — (-120) | From 2900 to 3700 Depending on the place of purchase |
*prices are current as of October 19, 2018.
Reviews
| № | Positive |
| 1. | Vasily: I heard a lot about understatement, I decided to try it. I bought short springs. Installed it myself, nothing complicated. The car has become 5.0 cm lower. This is quite enough for me. My recommendations for car enthusiasts. |
| 2. | Kirill: I’ve been into tuning for two years now. During this time, I embellished the Grant a little, installed a spoiler, bought Titans, and installed mechanical adjustable shock absorbers. Now you can’t travel over rough terrain, but it’s beautiful. |
| 3. | Vladimir: I live in the city, the roads are good, a clearance height of 160 mm is useless. I didn’t spend money on buying pneumatics; I cut one coil on the front springs and two on the rear springs myself. It turned out well. My recommendations. |
| 4. | Ivan: on the advice of his comrades, he installed the short ones, the car “sank” by three centimeters. That's enough for me, I don't need any more. |
| 5. | Vladlen: I saved money for a whole year and recently installed an air suspension on Grant. I spent about 50 thousand, but the effect is simply stunning. |
| 6. | Victor: I spent a long time choosing a way to lower the car, and eventually turned to a service station for advice. Since there is no money for pneumatics, I installed shock absorbers with a mechanical height adjuster. It even turned out very well. |
| 7. | Igor: I decided to try short springs, I installed them myself with a friend. It turned out well, the car looks cool, not like everyone else’s. |
| Negative | |
| 1. | Victor: After installing shock absorbers with a mechanical regulator, I was dissatisfied. The clearance height was not enough to drive on the road surface; it was constantly caught by the oil pan protection. I put the factory ones back in place. |
| 2. | Vyacheslav: after six months of using the short ones, I returned the factory springs. It became uncomfortable to drive over bumps, the bottom was constantly clinging, and in places the sills were damaged. |
| 3. | Kirill: I don’t recommend handicraft tuning; it’s better to raise funds and install an air suspension. |
Conclusion
The lowered stance on the Grant is beautiful, but not practical if you live in rough terrain. In everyday life, such tuning is not useful. The final decision is up to the car owner.
Sequence of actions for self-lowering Lada Granta
Option No. 1 Installation of short springs
Lowering springs
Let's look at how to properly lower the Granta Sedan.
- We place the car on a flat platform, secure the rear row of wheels with wheel chocks, and activate the parking brake lever.
- Jack up the front part (side) of the car and remove the wheels.
- Unscrew the upper and lower fastenings of the front shock absorber assembly and disconnect it from the hub. We remove it from the wheel arch.
- We disassemble the front strut module into its component parts: shock absorber, spring, support bearing, bowl, nuts.
- In place of the standard spring, install a new one (short one). Depending on the wishes of the owner, the spring height will be 30 mm, 50 mm, 70 mm.
If the owner does not pursue any specific goals when tuning, it is enough to limit the size to 30 or 50 mm. When choosing the specified parameters, there is no need to replace the standard shock absorber or insert additional rubber spacers under the support bearing mount.
We assemble the structure in reverse order.
Option #2: Installing a complete suspension kit
New suspension with lowering
The process is similar to that described above:
- After hanging the car and removing the wheel, unscrew the fastenings of the shock absorbers, hub, ball joint tip, suspension arm, and silent blocks.
- We remove the parts one by one, installing new sets.
- We complete the assembly, the ground clearance is lowered by 3 - 7 cm.
Note to the driver!
Service center technicians do not recommend installing the air suspension on the Lada Granta yourself in “garage” conditions. Due to the complexity of the design, the work must be carried out by professionals. Subsequently, quality assurance will be provided.
Disadvantages of lowered suspension on Grant
- limited vehicle operation area;
- mandatory presence of a smooth road surface, absence of gravel, crushed stone, coarse and medium-sized stones;
- restrictions on the number of transported cargo and passengers;
- frequent need for technical inspection and maintenance;
- premature failure of air suspension elements during frequent use in winter.
How best to make an understated Grant:
- seek qualified assistance from service station specialists;
- install components only under warranty;
- exclude handicraft repairs.
June 14, 2018
Installing lowered springs on the Lada Vesta allows you to give the car a sporty touch, but for the full effect you also need to purchase shock absorbers.
So much has already been written about lowering AvtoVAZ models that you can easily collect a whole volume! Recommendations, reviews, opinions, etc. Moreover, there are both supporters and opponents of such an operation.
Be that as it may, this trend also affected Lada Vesta, and therefore it is absolutely impossible to ignore it!
Goals
As a rule, installing lowered springs on the Lada Vesta, as well as on other models, aims to make the car more stylish and aggressive. Some also strive to reduce car roll and wave buildup, but in general this is of secondary importance.
As for appearance, everything is subjective. Some people are impressed by the look of this Vesta, they find it more profitable. Others, on the contrary, consider the standard option to be optimal. Therefore, this is a matter of taste.
Revision options
Sawing the springs
Among owners of AvtoVAZ models, the method of self-refinement is widespread, when the owner of the car simply cuts off one or several coils from the spring, depending on how much he intends to lower the car.
However, such “rework” is not welcomed by mechanics. After all, the coils are cut “by eye”, and this can provoke a deterioration in controllability, especially at high speeds.
Installing lowering springs
It is the installation of lowered springs on the Lada Vesta that is considered the best option for the model. However, these components are produced at the factory, in compliance with the relevant requirements, and have also passed quality control tests. In any case, this method of modification is much more reliable.
Two wheels or four?
This is another controversial point. The fact is that often such springs are installed (or standard ones are cut off) only on the rear axle, while the front axle is ignored. However, doing this is highly not recommended.
After all, the bodies of modern cars (including Vesta) are designed in such a way that the front end is tilted forward. Thanks to this, the oncoming air flow presses the front end to the road, which improves handling, especially at high speeds.
After thoughtlessly lowering the rear springs, the front end “lifts up”, causing the air flow to get under the car, worsening the traction of the front wheels with the road.
This means that if you intend to install lowered springs on your Lada Vesta yourself, it is strongly recommended to install a complete set - on the front and rear axles.
Where can I buy?
You can buy lowering springs for Lada Vesta via the Internet by ordering them in one of the stores. However, it is worth considering that there are several options on sale:
- -30 mm;
- -50 mm;
- -70 mm.
As for production, the leader in the Russian market in this regard is the Techno Ressor company.
The most popular sites with prices are presented in the table.
| Brand | Front/Rear | Lowering (mm) | Price, rub.) |
| Techno Spring | Before | 30 | 2400 |
| Techno Spring | Before | 50 | 2400 |
| Techno Spring | Back | 30 | 2300 |
| Techno Spring | Back | 50 | 2300 |
| Techno Spring | Before | 70 | 2200 |
| Techno Spring | Back | 70 | 2200 |
In addition, for lowering springs it is highly recommended to purchase shock absorbers from Techno Springs. Moreover, they can be either similar to the original ones, but with increased rigidity, or shortened, especially for -50 mm springs.
Price and parameters are indicated in the table.
| Brand | Type | Front/Rear | Price, rub.) |
| Techno Spring | Analogue of the original | Before | 5100 |
| Techno Spring | Shortened | Before | 5800 |
| Techno Spring | Analogue of the original | Back | 3100 |
| Techno Spring | Shortened | Back | 3200 |
However, some people prefer not to install new shock absorbers on the lowered springs on the Lada Vesta, but simply partially cut off the bump stop on the standard ones. This option can also be implemented.
Today we will tell you how to lower the suspension of the Lada Kalina 2 and all the intricacies of this difficult matter. From the standard, rather ridiculous, suspension, we will make an original lowered suspension, which will undoubtedly attract the attention of passers-by and other car enthusiasts.
There are several inexpensive options - air suspension and adjustable suspension. But this is quite expensive and we will approach the understatement thoroughly and do everything to the highest standard.
What exactly needs to be done?
The stock suspension of the Lada Kalina 2 is quite good. The springs aren't too soft and the shock absorbers do their job well. But still, the car does not behave very well when cornering; at high speed the body rolls a little. We decided to change the standard springs and purchased ones that were already lowered and stiffer than stock ones.
The understatement will be -50 rear and -50 front.
The shock absorbers were also replaced with new ones. Standard hatchback dimensions
The purchased springs fit the car perfectly. The struts and levers were also changed. We recommend that you use an overpass or suspend the car - this will significantly simplify the entire procedure for replacing springs and shock absorbers. First you need to loosen the central rod - to do this, unscrew the three fastening nuts. Next, unscrew the steering tip (but first you need to disconnect the brake hose) and disconnect the strut, having first unscrewed the three support nuts. We tighten the spring using zip ties and unscrew the support. Now we change the spring and assemble everything by analogy.
Everything is much simpler with shock absorbers at the rear. In the rear part of the cabin, you need to unscrew the strut rod. We get there through the trunk. From below, you need to unscrew the shock absorber fastening to the rear beam, remove the entire strut along with the spring. Now we replace the rack and install everything back.
Implementation of cutting springs or installing Technospring?
Here everyone will choose their own, the main thing is that the work is done efficiently and correctly. There are a lot of options, some put Technoressor -30 in the back, and -30 in front, others - the same. Some people like the option of cutting springs, and they also cut at their own discretion, some 2 or 3 turns, here it is important not to overdo it.
Some argue that replacement doesn’t even require a lift or pit, all you need to do is hang the wheels as much as possible. The rack assemblies are removed, after which the springs are dismantled. Marking and trimming is carried out. If you are going to lower Vesta by installing ready-made shortened springs, all you need to do is remove the old ones and install new springs.
An important nuance. During this event, it is necessary to trim the rubber bumpers of the shock absorbers. You should trim depending on how much you shorten the springs.
Afterwards the assembly and checking of the work results is carried out. The car should stand level without distortions, the gaps in the arches should be the same. If there are discrepancies, it means the work was carried out with violations. Repeated disassembly and carrying out calculations and measurements will correct this.
Today we will tell you how to lower the suspension of the Lada Kalina 2 and all the intricacies of this difficult matter. From the standard, rather ridiculous, suspension, we will make an original lowered suspension, which will undoubtedly attract the attention of passers-by and other car enthusiasts.
There are several inexpensive options - air suspension and adjustable suspension. But this is quite expensive and we will approach the understatement thoroughly and do everything to the highest standard.
What exactly needs to be done?
The stock suspension of the Lada Kalina 2 is quite good. The springs aren't too soft and the shock absorbers do their job well. But still, the car does not behave very well when cornering; at high speed the body rolls a little. We decided to change the standard springs and purchased ones that were already lowered and stiffer than stock ones.
The understatement will be -50 rear and -50 front.
The shock absorbers were also replaced with new ones. Standard hatchback dimensions
The purchased springs fit the car perfectly. The struts and levers were also changed. We recommend that you use an overpass or suspend the car - this will significantly simplify the entire procedure for replacing springs and shock absorbers. First you need to loosen the central rod - to do this, unscrew the three fastening nuts. Next, unscrew the steering tip (but first you need to disconnect the brake hose) and disconnect the strut, having first unscrewed the three support nuts. We tighten the spring using zip ties and unscrew the support. Now we change the spring and assemble everything by analogy.
Everything is much simpler with shock absorbers at the rear. In the rear part of the cabin, you need to unscrew the strut rod. We get there through the trunk. From below, you need to unscrew the shock absorber fastening to the rear beam, remove the entire strut along with the spring. Now we replace the rack and install everything back.
Final stage
Of course, ultimately you need to go to a service station and check the car for wheel alignment. After all, when working with the suspension, you could easily break the camber angles. So this is a very important stage!
We have done work to lower the Lada Kalina 2 and the handling has become much better.
From the outside, the car also began to look much more beautiful.
- Kalina 2 after 100 thousand km. mileage Is it worth...
Russian car enthusiasts are already driving around the Lada Vesta sedan on the roads of many cities in the country, and some (mostly young) are seriously thinking about the lowered Lada Vesta.
Whether this model will be in demand - the designers did not think about it, so the lowered Lada Vesta will not be implemented in serial configurations
. But thanks to independent tuning, it is still possible to achieve the desired characteristics.
The reduced ground clearance will be available exclusively for the sports version of the car for official events.
