"Opel Vectra B" tuning: the second life of the car

How to modernize an old car "Opel Vectra B"? Tuning yourself as a kind of improvement is ideal. More is aimed at enhancing aerodynamic and driving qualities, but many do not forget about the comfort of not only the salon, but also the management.

Tuning of bumper

Tuning of the bumper (Opel Vectra B) begins with the idea and choice of material for manufacturing. If it is a matter of self-improvement, then there are several ways of modifying. Let's consider some variants of manufacturing of a bumper on "Opel Vektra B" tuning versions.

The first way. In order to make a modified buffer, you will have to visit the building store. There should be bought:

• Mounting foam - two cylinders;
• Metal profiles, which are used for the installation of suspended ceilings;
• Self-tapping screws for plastic;
• Putty and primer (automotive).

To make a tuning bumper you need an old buffer, on which the profiles are screwed. It is from these that the skeleton of the future product will be composed. When the skeleton of the bumper is ready, we substitute the cardboard from the inside, and fill the outside with a mounting foam. Of course, the terrain turns oblique and uneven, so with the help of a clerical knife you need to cut out the outlines of a new detail.

In order for the surface of the mounting foam to become completely smooth, apply a thin layer of putty. Then, using the emery of fine granularity, we rub the surface until it becomes smooth. Wipe it with a soft brush and apply a primer. It is worth noting that you need to clean and plaster it inside and out.

The second version of the production of the bumper on the Opel Vectra B (tuning version) will require the use of fiberglass. There is no need for the old part, although the tuning masters recommend using it as a frame.

Fiberglass is sold by rolls, from which pieces come off. Using a hardener, a part is created. So, let's look at how best to make a tuning part in the presence of an old bumper.

The removed buffer is overwritten. If there is an old paint, it must be removed. Then the surface of the old bumper is degreased. The first layer of fiberglass is glued to the buffer and the main relief is formed. When the glue has dried, you can proceed to the stage-by-stage manufacturing of the part. Apply the hardener and put the layer behind the glass fiber layer. When the part has solidified, it will need to be ground and cleaned. Then a thin layer of putty is put on the surface inside and outside, and after that the part is primed.

The last step in making a tuning bumper (Opel Vectra B) is coloring. Many car enthusiasts paint a part in the color of the car, but there are those who are willing to do creative and paint the car parts in a different color.

Interior finishing

How to refine the inner "world" of the car "Opel Vectra B"? Tuning salon - what you need. There are several techniques that will help make the car more comfortable.

The first is a noise and vibration insulation. For this, the interior of the machine is completely disassembled. All plating and carpeting are dismantled.

Since the car is already dismantled, you can pull the leather seats or completely replace them. The purchase of sports cases is also considered tuning.

If a complete tuning of the cabin is done, then the ceiling and the planking of the Alcantara racks are tightened. Door cards are made new. They are assembled speakers.

The rear shelf under the glass is also being upgraded. It is pulled by a cloth or skin, and then the speakers are mounted. The film is glued to the dashboard, which has a different color.

Tuning salon "Opel Vectra B" can be varied: from simple seat covers to complete modernization of the internal "world" of the car.

Brakes and suspension

Tuning (Opel Vectra B) with their own hands, if we talk about the braking system, is not limited to installing sports calipers and shoes. Many owners of this car buy a full set of brakes from the manufacturers of Brembo and Sparko. Often, mounting requires upgrading the suspension.

First of all, it is necessary to replace the hub for mounting new brake drums. This is also due to the installation of cast discs, since the stripping does not match. For complete tuning, it is required to replace the suspension struts and springs of an understated type. This refinement will allow the car to reduce ground clearance and increase aerodynamics.

Steering

How to modernize the steering (Opel Vectra B)? Tuning is the best solution. It begins with the replacement of the steering links from long to short. This will allow the car to get a negative convergence of the wheels, which, in turn, will make the car more stable on the road, and it will also better enter the turns.