Tuning "Victory": the new life of an old car

Tuning "Victory" - is the finalization of the famous Soviet car GAZ-M-20. In the open spaces of the CIS there are few copies of this model. That is why many tuning studios gladly buy "Victory" to modernize this legendary machine of the USSR era.

Body and interior tuning

Tuning "Victory" begins with the alteration of the body. Usually cars in the atelier are in terrible condition, covered with corrosion. Here miracles begin. So, let's consider the stages of restoration and tuning of the body:

1. First remove all the elements that are damaged by corrosion, and the car is dismantled to the base of the body.
2. The next stage is the development of the design of such a machine as GAZ "Victory". The tuning version of the body is designed, a computer model is compiled.
3. Now the masters can start working. The roof is cut and understated. The hood becomes more flat. The body of "Victory" is changing.
4. The next stage is the anti-corrosion treatment and priming.
5. Putty is used in those places where it was not possible to completely remove deformations or to smooth the transitions between the parts.
6. Now the body and body parts are painted.
7. Build the body carefully, so as not to damage the painted elements.
8. Application of airbrushing.
9. Final assembly of all units and assemblies.

The body is ready, and you can proceed to finalize the remaining elements of the "Victory."

Tuning of the salon "Victory" is worth starting with the fact that all details are deleted and discarded irretrievably. In order to bring the car to life and make it comfortable, you will have to work hard. So, let's consider all the stages of finishing the salon:

• Ceiling of the ceiling Alcantara.
• Manufacturing of plastic overlays of racks and their installation on a car.
• Coverage with noise insulation, as well as installation of carpet.
• Fabrication of the instrument panel, installation and connection of all sensors.
• Installation of seats.
• Boot luggage compartment.
• Installation of curtains, which separate the interior and trunk.
• Manufacturing and installation of door cards with electric windows.

Of course, by conducting the tuning of "Victory", you can install everything the owner wants.

Development of running gear

Tuning the "Victory" in the running gear and suspension parts is a rather complicated process. Everything changes from bushings to shock absorbers. To begin with, all parts are dismantled from the car, and then analogues from other brands are selected. So, part of the suspension is installed with GAZ-31105.

So, what can you install (and with which cars), by tuning the "Victory"?

• Low shock absorbers ATI.
• Springs front and rear suspension produced AWD.
• Stabilizers ATI.
• Levers from Brembo.
• Brake system WDS.
• Engine protection Stratos.
• Ball joints JP.
• The steering is installed from GAZ-31105. Accordingly, the steering rack and links are also placed "Volgovskaya".

The second version of tuning suspension - a complete installation with the American "Plymouth". Of course, this is an expensive option, but it justifies itself to the full.

Engine tuning

Usually when carrying out tuning of the engine "Victory" the old power unit is thrown out. Instead, install the M30 from the "BMW" or from the "Volga" ZMZ-402. Thus, "Victory" becomes more dynamic and powerful. With this refinement, it is worth considering that the checkpoint will also have to be replaced by a 5-step, which comes with ICE. In this case, the cardan shaft must be replaced with a shortened shaft.

Self-modernization

Tuning "Victory" (with their own hands) should start with the motor. The main power unit is the first to be modernized. In 95% of cases it is simply changed to analogue from "Volga" or "BMW". Next, motorists begin to upgrade the body and interior, and the latter becomes a suspension.

If you want to improve the "Victory" with your own hands, consider that you need to have some experience and knowledge to do everything right.