Panel for a VAZ 2107 car: which one can be installed?

Many owners wonder which torpedo is suitable for the VAZ 2107. This is not an idle question.
After all, the driver spends most of the time on the road looking at the dashboard. The “seven” torpedo was developed more than 30 years ago. In this regard, its angular shape hurts the eye. Also, the devices are quite faintly visible. After all, their scales are simply painted on plastic with white and sometimes red paint. This reduces the ability to see instrument readings in the dark. Also, this appearance has no attractiveness. Therefore, many drivers replace dashboards.

Which torpedo is suitable for the VAZ 2107? When you want comfort

Many owners wonder which torpedo is suitable for the VAZ 2107. This is not an idle question. After all, the driver spends most of the time on the road looking at the dashboard. The “seven” torpedo was developed more than 30 years ago. In this regard, its angular shape hurts the eye. Also, the devices are quite faintly visible. After all, their scales are simply painted on plastic with white and sometimes red paint. This reduces the ability to see instrument readings in the dark. Also, this appearance has no attractiveness. Therefore, many drivers replace dashboards.

Self-production of arrows and instrument stickers

To modify the instrument panel of the VAZ 2107 by tuning it yourself, you will need new arrows and stickers for the instruments. You can buy them, or you can develop individual designer stickers yourself. The latter is more complicated and more expensive, but guarantees a unique “tidy” look.

When replacing stickers and arrows, the following points must be taken into account:

• The hands and pins on which they are mounted are very fragile products. Careless actions can damage not only the installed parts, but also the devices themselves;
• Before sticking a new scale, the surface should be thoroughly cleaned and degreased, otherwise the appearance of the device may be damaged;
• It is necessary to set the arrows correctly, otherwise the instruments will show the wrong value.

Tuning of devices is carried out as follows:

• remove devices;
• carefully remove the instrument arrows;
• remove old stickers;
• clean and degrease the surface;
• apply new stickers;
• install new instrument needles.

It is convenient to remove the arrows with pliers. You need to pull evenly so as not to bend the axis on which the arrow is placed.

Panel or torpedo?

Which torpedo is suitable for the VAZ 2107? The issue is complex, but completely solvable. Just to begin with, you should determine how radical the alterations will need to be made. Such tuning can be done in two ways:

• Replacing the dashboard;
• Replacement of the entire torpedo.

The first option will allow you to get by with little expense and replace the panel with another one that suits you more. You just have to adjust the socket a little in size. It is somewhat more difficult to install a new panel. At the same time, it must be suitable in size and provide the ability to connect all vehicle systems. The final choice depends on your ultimate goals and capabilities.

Interior improvements

Despite a wide range of modifications, the Niva's interior requires improvement. When tuning the Niva's interior you need to:

• produce high-quality sound insulation using modern technologies and materials;
• secure the torpedo better, eliminating squeaking when moving;
• improve the interior trim, it is advisable to get rid of the original plastic, which tends to crack;
• A good advantage for the driver will be an armrest, a comfortable steering wheel, and pedal pads.

It all depends on the wishes of the owner. You can improve the heating system and install seat heaters.

Tuning the interior of the Niva 2121 is carried out according to the standard scheme. It is necessary to replace the interior trim and doors, as well as upgrade the seats. They can be replaced with new sports ones or improved upon the original ones. The second option is expensive and takes a lot of time, so a complete replacement of the seats would be a rational alternative.

To reupholster the interior, you can use your own materials or buy ready-made specialized kits. The interior of the SUV, made in light colors, looks great. It is recommended to do it yourself under the guidance of an experienced specialist. As a last resort, you should study some course or master class on this process.

Dashboard

Let's start with the simplest tuning option. A donor will have to be found for a replacement. The simplest option would be to install a panel from a VAZ 2110. There will be a minimum of problems with this work, and the resulting design will look much more advantageous. You will have almost no problems connecting wires. Here they are almost identical. All main devices are also connected in the same way. Tools you will need are a soldering iron and scissors. To make the devices work better, you need to install fluid reservoirs from 2110 under the hood.

Another equally common option is to install a dashboard from a GAZ 3110

. It also looks much better. The installation itself is practically no different from similar work with a panel from a VAZ 2110; it can also be adjusted to size using a soldering iron and scissors. But here you will have to tinker with connecting devices.

For example, you purchase a tee from a “six”, and use it to connect an econometer and an oil pressure sensor. It is recommended to install a speed measurement sensor used in the tenth family of VAZs.

These are the easiest panels to install. But you can use this part from other foreign cars. Just be sure to take into account the compliance of the VAZ 2107 devices with the chosen foreign car. The easiest way is to find a similar set of sensor readings displayed on the panel in foreign-made cars produced in the late 80s and early 90s.

What else should you pay attention to?

Some dashboard indicators also require special attention. For example, if the liquid boiling indicator is in the red zone, you must literally immediately stop the car and let the engine cool. Considering that early versions of Zhiguli cars do not have such a sensor, a novice driver may not notice this point. But the problem is usually accompanied by steam escaping from under the hood. It is worth noting that you should not immediately touch the working parts of the engine, as you can get seriously burned. Most often, the malfunction occurs due to insufficient refrigerant levels, a broken thermostat or radiator fan. Service station specialists or the skills of owners who have been driving for several years will help solve the problem.

The fuel level indicator signals the minimum fuel reserve by turning on the red light. This happens if there are less than five liters of fuel left in the tank. The solution to the problem is simple - you need to refuel the car at the nearest gas station. In addition, you need to pay attention to the tachometer parameters. Keeping the instrument needle in the green zone (no more than 5 thousand revolutions per minute) allows you to ensure the most economical driving mode.

Changing the torpedo

Some drivers are not satisfied with the appearance of the torpedo on the VAZ 2107. Sometimes this element from the “five” may be installed on the car. In this case, a purely practical inconvenience is added to the unpleasant appearance. You have to close the glove compartment with a universal “lock”, or rather, seal it with tape. Otherwise it will constantly open. Therefore, you can change the torpedo.

Of our models, the best fit is a spare part from a VAZ 2115. You just have to use polyurethane foam to seal small non-joints. Of the foreign cars, the best fit here is a torpedo from a BMW E30

. She will look much more advantageous.

There is another option, install a torpedo from a Toyota Camry

.

It is slightly wider than the standard part. Therefore, for a more accurate installation, you will have to trim the torpedo a little from the bottom on the sides. But even in this case, it will interfere with the window regulators. So get ready to install electric lifts right away. This will be the best option. You will also have to struggle with installing the steering wheel cover.

The standard cover will not fit into the steering wheel opening on the BMW dashboard. Therefore, craftsmen usually perform adjustments. Some people cut the panel, but it is much easier to cut off the excess from the casing. It is better to use standard mounts from the original torpedo, only they are slightly bent. Often the torpedo can sag downwards, so it is advisable to immediately provide support.

Modernization

Tuning the VAZ-2107 torpedo allows you to fundamentally change the equipment of the car’s interior. On the modern market you can easily find all the necessary parts and accessories. First of all, owners change the main lighting. This solution improves the appearance of the torpedo and eases eye strain.

There are a number of other improvements, in the implementation of which the correct technical approach and the owner’s imagination play a significant role. As an option, you can mount white or multi-colored instrument scales, which look non-standard, giving the design a completely new style.

It would be a good idea to replace the radio with a new and modern audio system. Fortunately, there are a great variety of modifications, which makes the choice easier, taking into account the capabilities and wishes of the user. More advanced tuning is best left to specialists. Nevertheless, it is also possible to improve the VAZ-2107 torpedo with your own hands without significant financial costs.

Main characteristics of the VAZ 2107 torpedo

Before you find out which machine you can install the panel from, you should take into account the location and characteristics of the elements that make up the original design. The left part of the VAZ 2107 torpedo consists of the following elements.

1. Engine efficiency sensor, where the red sector indicates uneconomical mode, and the green sector indicates optimal engine performance.
2. Coolant temperature sensor, where the white sector is associated with a cold engine, and the green sector with the operating mode. If the engine boils, the red sector will light up.
3. Tachometer responsible for the crankshaft speed.

On the right side of the native instrument panel there are:

• speedometer - shows the speed of the vehicle, while the counter at the bottom shows the total mileage of the car, and the top one is responsible for the local mileage (if necessary, the data is reset);
• fuel sensor - presented in the form of a warning light that lights up when there is less than 5 liters of gasoline in the tank;
• battery charge sensor, where the red sector indicates that the battery is discharged, green - normal, yellow - the power supply is being recharged.

It is impossible to determine which element of the above is the most important. Each unit plays its role in the safe movement of the vehicle. It should be noted that between the right and left parts of the original VAZ 2107 panel there are a direction indicator and a set of light bulbs.

1. Informs about the opening of the air damper.
2. Indicating that there is no battery charge.
3. Dimensional.
4. High beam.
5. Informs about lack of oil pressure.
6. Notifying when the parking brake is used.

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Other signs

The VAZ-2107 torpedo also has a number of signaling devices. Among them:

• Engine control malfunction sensor (relevant on models with a fuel injection system). The indicator glows orange when the ignition is on. After starting the power unit, it goes out. If the light flashes frequently and is constantly on, contact a repair shop. In this case, operation of the machine is allowed, the system goes into backup mode.
• Battery charging signal. When the engine starts, the indicator lights up red and goes out. If the lamp continues to glow, you should pay attention to the battery charge. The main causes of the malfunction are: poor timing belt tension, alternator malfunction, or disturbances in the electrical circuit. If this problem is ignored, it will lead to a complete discharge of the battery and in some cases, a fire.
• Side light indicator (lights green when turned on).

Choosing the right dashboard

VAZ 2107 car owners are thinking about which dashboard fits their car best. Before you make a choice, you should figure out how to remove the original panel. To begin with, it is recommended to remove the plastic decorative handles from the control levers. Then the handle is removed from the mileage reset button. On the right side of these levers, the decorative plug is removed.

Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the self-tapping screw that holds the VAZ 2107 torpedo. The next step is to disconnect the speedometer drive cable from it. To do this, unscrew the knurled nut. Next, the vacuum supply hose and the bags with wires, which are initially marked, are disconnected.

If necessary, repair work is carried out, including replacing the light bulbs of the main devices. The procedure is carried out by scrolling the cartridge counterclockwise. Dismantling work involves unscrewing the nut securing the holders to the torpedo body.

Dismantling the old torpedo

If we talk about which car the panel fits the VAZ 2107 from, then auto mechanics recommend installing a torpedo from a BMW or Volga 3110. Often, “Seven” car owners prefer the second option. The main task in this case is to install the oval panel into a square one. A BMW torpedo, unlike its domestic counterpart, does not require the installation of additional plastic.

Installation involves the use of a soldering iron, scissors, and a gas stove. For better functioning, tanks from an engine chisel are installed under the hood of the new torpedo. When deciding which panel is best suited for the VAZ 2107, you need to take into account that the dashboard from the 3110 car model has a different shape. To install it, the corners are removed and additional work is carried out to adjust this structure.

Vinyl wrapping of VAZ 2101, 2106, 2107 dashboard

A few weeks ago I started covering a torpedo with vinyl leather. To be honest, after reading reviews on the Internet, I thought it would be easier. Today is the third day of work directly covering the torpedo. It turns out very bad, but for now it’s tolerable. I even doubt whether the game was worth the candle. Well, oh well, there’s simply no turning back now. Today I realized one simple truth: this work is second in complexity only to complete soundproofing of the car. Sound insulation is more difficult in the sense that there is several times more work, in much worse conditions and very exhausting. The only difficulties here are the complexity of the shape of the seven-dimensional panel, as well as the very large limitations of vinyl leather.

All the work was started due to the fact that since the purchase of the car there were a lot of jambs on the dashboard, the main one of which was a crack on the top, which I once covered with a silicone mat for the phone. In principle, today I no longer consider such a decision to be so unfortunate. In general, it would be better not to touch her. The first thing I did before I started covering the dashboard was to seal up the crack on the dashboard and the hole on the glove compartment lid with a lock. There will be no more lock on it. Later I will write why and how to continue living.

Covered torpedo defect

Covered up hole in the glove compartment

After all this work, it was necessary to prepare the torpedo for pasting. The preparation was carried out in several stages: 1. Cleaning the torpedo from dust and dirt, completely removing all unnecessary parts from the torpedo. 2. Sanding the torpedo. 3. Solvent treatment (degreasing). Next came the gluing process itself. If you want to do something like this, then I’ll tell you right away that this is a very complex and tedious process. The durability of the coating depends on what glue you use. I used Quintol glue in tubes. To date, more than 8 tubes of Quintol Lux glue have already been used to paste the torpedo. But to be honest, I doubt that the torpedo won’t start bubbling from the sun. Let's wait and see... Work process:

The photo shows several jambs. I've already come to terms with some of the shortcomings. In some places I even had to cut out the vinyl, for example, in the place where there used to be a daily mileage reset cable (it no longer exists, since I have a Volga panel). I really don’t like how it’s turning out, but God willing, I will continue in the same spirit, the main thing is that it doesn’t get worse, because if it’s worse, you can throw out a torpedo. For now it seems to be tolerable.

Today I took and finished covering the torpedo with vinyl leather. Finally. It took about 10 tubes of Quintol-Lux glue and about 4 tubes of Quintol. They differ in setting time and color. "Quintol" catches on very quickly, the wait is only 30 seconds. It is suitable for taping seams or bonding vinyl where needed. And for basic work, I personally used Quintol-Lux, it takes a long time to set, you need to apply 2 layers and wait 15 minutes. It is great for working with a hair dryer; unlike Quintol, it bubbles stupidly or dries quickly, which does not allow the vinyl to be glued properly. The end result of my work:

In principle it looks good. I would say “a solid 4”. The marks from the bursting area are no longer visible, which undoubtedly makes me happy. The main thing is that the upper part of the torpedo turned out almost perfect.

There were some problems too. The main jamb was on the left side, there is a transition from the hill to the air duct, this is a very difficult place, I, being greedy, wanted to tighten everything in one piece, in the end I still had to cut, and cut in many places. Don't skimp on the seams if you take on this type of work. It’s easier to treat the seams than to try unsuccessfully to smooth out a bunch of wrinkles later.

But I won’t redo it, too much effort went into it. By the way, the first seam also turned out extremely poorly, there was no normal knife in the garage, so I cut it off haphazardly, and in the end we have something like this:

Regular quintol, by the way, contrasts very well with the color of the torpedo and is almost invisible, this allows you to cover up the seams with it. There is also a small jamb on the right side of the main console, but here I already applied experience and just made a few joints. It turned out better than the left side. At least without stupid wrinkles.

But the far right seam turned out quite well, I really liked it.

In general, I am very, very pleased with the work done. Everything was not in vain, the torpedo looks great, better than it was. There are some mistakes, but this is forgivable, because I am doing this work for the first time.

Heated seats for VAZ 2101, 2106, 2107 Classic

Preparation for installation, materials Heated seats on the VAZ 2107 - seat Heated seats

Installation highlights

Before deciding which panel you can install, you should take into account that the original VAZ 2107 torpedo can be returned at any time. If such a procedure is carried out independently, it is recommended to use a book on repairing classics. It will take a lot of time to complete the work.

When connecting the wires, you need to remember that one goes to ground, and the second goes to the panel to the corresponding contact. It is recommended to label which connector goes where. To operate the speedometer, a speed sensor from model 2110 with 6 pulses is installed. If the “seven” is equipped with an econometer, it is recommended to install a tee from 2106 on 2 sensors, including a pressure sensor from engine 402.

The panel from the BVM is also suitable for the VAZ 2107 torpedo. But not all car enthusiasts know which model. It is recommended to use a BMW E30 torpedo with some modifications. You will need to install front electric windows. This is due to the fact that with this panel the handles will interfere with closing the doors. Since the gear knob in the standard position is not suitable for use with this torpedo, you will have to bend the gear lever. The stove also requires some changes.

Auto mechanics know everything about the specifics of the work ahead. For example, the torpedo from this BMW model is slightly wider, but when installing it there is no need to make major changes.

The advantages of the new panel include:

• larger parameters - the length of the hood has increased by 10 cm,
• the height of the car increased by 5 cm,
• about 20 liters added. pp., of which 5 l. With. within 2 days it takes new caps on the disks.

Particular attention should be paid to fastening. Small screws are used for this. The nuances of the work also include installing the steering column cover - it will need to be trimmed. Some VAZ 2107 car owners trim the dashboard itself, but adjusting the casing to the required dimensions is much easier. This must be done carefully.

What other changes can be made

In order to make your standard “seven” original and different from the rest, you can not only change the seats. If you have enough imagination and skill, you can do a lot. So, for example, instead of a standard instrument panel, install a panel from a GAZ 3110, modernize the interior lighting system, modernize the heating system and modify the stove, install power windows, reupholster the interior, install lighting on the doors, tune the standard beard and much more.

VAZ 2107 is an incredibly popular car among the people. It is often called the “Russian Mercedes” or “I want to be a Mercedes” for its characteristic radiator grille and the general appearance of the front of the car. This involuntarily provokes car owners to tune their cars. When you decide to change anything in your car, remember that installing non-original seats may raise questions from regulatory authorities, since such manipulations are considered changes to the design of the car.

During its entire stay on the market, 14 versions of this machine with carburetor and injection units were released. Their working volume ranged from 1.3 liters to 1.7 liters. The weakest engine, brand 21034, was installed in a sedan. 21079 had one of the most powerful engines. It developed power up to 140 hp. With.

VAZ-2107 owners are rarely satisfied with their engine, so they strive to change it. Of course, everyone wants to drive at high speed, even if the car is not exactly designed for this. Let's find out which engine is best to install on this model and what are the criteria for choosing this device.

What do the owners think?

Consumers note that the dashboard on the machine in question is equipped with all the necessary minimum instruments and buttons required to monitor and control the main systems. Nevertheless, the owners complain about the nondescript design of the part, as well as the weak lighting.

The VAZ-2107 torpedo, reviews of which are very controversial, was developed taking into account new trends in the automotive industry. However, it lacks modern design and sophisticated functionality. There is nothing surprising. Still, this car belongs to the budget category.