Hyundai ix35. Tuning "Hyundai ix35"

Korean crossover Hyundai ix35 is sold in the market of the former CIS countries since 2010. During this time, he managed to gain considerable popularity, and all thanks to his good technical potential, modern design and relatively affordable price. Today we'll talk about tuning Hyundai ix35, which allows to strengthen the weak and emphasize the strengths of the car.

Characteristics of the machine

Hyundai ix35 is great for driving around the city. In addition, it can safely storm light off-road. The car is offered with three types of engines: two diesel engines with a capacity of 184 and 136 horsepower and one gasoline with a capacity of 150 "horses." In tandem with the power unit can operate a 5- or 6-speed manual or automatic transmission. Machines of this model are assembled in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Tuning directions

Upgrade Hyundai ix35 can be in several ways depending on the owner's preferences. Those who want the machine to stand out from the traffic flow, correct its exterior. Fans of the most comfortable driving improve the car salon. Well, those who like dynamic driving, in the first place, conduct a chip-tuning of the engine. By the way, in the circles of professionals tuning is called exclusively the refinement of the mechanical part of the car. And all procedures aimed at increasing attractiveness and comfort are called styling.

To be fair, it is worth noting that the Hyundai ix35 initially looks good and goes (at least for its price), so before you begin to refine it, it is worthwhile to evaluate the feasibility of these measures. Carry out tuning Hyundai ix35 is carefully, so that the car turned out really exclusive, and not provocative. Only with a competent approach can you get a worthwhile result.

Interior

Internal improvements are subjected to absolutely all versions of the car, because even the most expensive equipment can find weaknesses. Self-tuning the Hyundai ix35 usually starts with the selection of original covers on the armrests and seats, the installation of a new top on the gear selector and all chrome trim. All described operations are not difficult to do without the involvement of professionals. The installation of a new speaker system will also not cause difficulties. For a full-fledged effect, high-quality acoustic equipment is supplemented by a good amplifier and a subwoofer. Many fans of flawless car sound are installed in the salon of their auto high-frequency speakers, which are popularly called simply "pyschalkami." In the case of the Hyundai ix35, whose tuning we are considering today, there is one nuance: "pishchalki" can only be installed in the front racks. To perform this procedure, you need to carefully cut the regular plastic pads. This operation can spoil the entire interior, so it's worth to be careful with. Those who are not sure of their abilities, it is recommended to entrust the matter to professionals. In general, as you can see on the photos on the corresponding information resources, the tuning of the Hyundai ix35 salon can be both deep and superficial.

Electronics

To make the car as comfortable and safe as possible, it can be equipped with additional innovative electronics. Tire pressure sensors, radar with radar, navigator, parktronic - all this and much more will significantly increase the driver's confidence on the road. In addition, those who want to make their cars more comfortable, it is recommended to think about heating the steering wheel. Owners of the Hyundai ix35, released after 2014, will not have to worry about this - the option, together with a 4.2-inch virtual instrument panel, is part of the factory equipment.

Soundproofing

The above-mentioned tuning measures ix35 for many drivers are inexpedient, which can not be said about noise insulation. The fact that the factory protection of the Korean crossover from external noise, to put it mildly, leaves much to be desired. Installation noise insulation can be assigned to professionals or allocate 2-3 days and do everything yourself. This procedure is quite feasible for the average driver, who is ready to be patient for the sake of improving his car.

You need to start from the ceiling. First, carefully trimmed skins. Then you need to ruthlessly remove the felt strips installed under it, which play the role of factory noise insulation, but do not produce a special effect. The procedure for dismantling felt strips is laborious and can take several hours. Remove the protective material from the roof, it must be cleaned with a solvent. It remains only to paste on the roof of the special material. As a rule, this is a 3-millimeter vibration isolation, which must be carefully rolled with a special roller, plus a 4 mm splice or felt. Those who do not want to spend half a day cleaning the roof, glue the vibration isolation between its strips. Then all this is covered with a layer of new felt.

The next step on the way to the quiet interior is the noise insulation of the doors. First you need to remove the lining and, after reaching the metal base, thoroughly degrease it. Then everything is done according to the scheme described above: the vibration isolation is first applied, then it is spliced. It should be noted that the latter with a layer of glue used on doors is undesirable, since its adhesive decomposes under the influence of moisture. Split with sealant is devoid of this problem. It is more difficult to glue doors than a roof, since small mounting holes do not allow the use of large pieces of material. Then the inner frame of the door is pasted. In this case, all the excess holes in it should be closed. It remains only to glue the card of the door with the vibration plate and install it in place.

When all the doors are ready, you can start processing the luggage compartment, floor and wheel arches. This is done on the same principle that was described above. It is worth noting that the thickness of the soundproof layer on the floor can reach 4 mm, and in the trunk should be no more than 2 mm. The fact is that in the luggage compartment ix35 all the details are mounted quite tightly. If you overdo it with noise insulation, then the trunk simply will not meet. The layer is spliced on the floor can reach 8 mm, well, in the trunk should be no more than 4 mm. It remains only to install all the elements in their places. Sound insulation is one of the most time consuming stages of home tuning Hyundai ix35. In the photo of modernized cars, noise insulation is not visible, but passengers will appreciate it after the first trip.

Exterior

The next stage of the Hyundai ix35 tuning is external improvements. Correct the exterior of the car is well and balanced. External tuning gives drivers ample opportunities to realize their fantasies, which often plays with them a cruel joke. If you overdo it, a harmonious and proportionate car can turn into something tasteless and repulsive. On the Internet you can find a lot of photos of tuning "Hyundai ix35", which, except bewilderment, does not cause any emotions.

First of all, drivers usually change the factory drives. Excellent looking Korean crossovers, shod in 18- or 19-inch titanium wheels. There are also cars of this model with 20-inch disks. Thus, the body of the machine allows the use of a wide range of dimensions. Well, a rich assortment of disks of different colors and configurations will allow each motorist to choose the most suitable model. For greater efficiency, tires with an interesting tread pattern can be purchased as a kit for new disks.

As for the aerodynamic body kit, the experts do not recommend using it for this car. If you still decided to resort to its installation, then make sure that the element you selected does not spoil the already pleasing appearance of the car. What is really recommended to change is the factory radiator grille. Instead of it, the chrome grille, preferably with the Hyundai logo, will look great on the car. Many motorists, buying a new car, first tint windows, and this model is not an exception. Here you can add only one: you do not need to save on toning. The bad film quickly burns out and departs from the glass.

For those who want to make the exterior of the car more aggressive and powerful, it is recommended to install chrome-plated kengurin. The above photo of the tuning ix35 proves that kangaroo will definitely not spoil the appearance of the car. You can also experiment with all sorts of trivia such as windscreens, rear-view mirrors, lining on thresholds, moldings, branded emblems, door handles and hood deflectors. With a small reserve of free finance, it is not at all difficult to transform a car.

Trying to isolate the car from the stream by repainting it in an unusual color is a risky business. If you want to update your car without radical measures, you can try to repaint it in a matte shade.

Optics

Experiments with optics are less risky than with painting. Here are the main variations of finishing the headlights of the Korean crossover:

1. In the upper edge of the headlights, contour repeaters of turn signals are mounted.
2. On the lower edge of the lanterns are installed LED parking lights.
3. The lens is illuminated from the inside with white LEDs.
4. On the mask of the headlights are installed "angel eyes" with bright gas-discharge lamps.

All described options, as a rule, are implemented in a complex manner. It is possible to make the headlights brighter and more attractive without the corresponding skills. To learn how to disassemble and collect lights, just look at a couple of sensible videos on this topic. In total, finishing the headlights can take a non-motorized motorist no more than 6 hours.

Chip-tuning Hyundai ix35

Those who are not satisfied with the initial technical potential of the car, can add to it several tens of horsepower through a chip-modernization of the power plant. Chip-tuning "Hyundai ix35" is very popular today. You can run it using several methods. The most common option is to use an electronic module called the V-tech Power Box. It is produced by the Polish company V-tech Tuning SC The module consists of eight control programs that can be used to optimize the engine performance and increase its power. It is worth noting that the V-tech Power Box can only be used for diesel versions of Hyundai ix35. As the reviews show, chip-tuning ix35 (gasoline) with the help of this unit is inefficient. For these purposes, the classical chip-tuning is used, which involves flashing the electronic control unit and guarantees obtaining the desired dynamic characteristics.

It is worth noting that before you do chip-tuning, you need to carefully analyze the condition of all the units of the car. If the machine has any problems, for example, filters are clogged or the engine is working with errors, then the flashing will be ineffective. Therefore, first you need to make a diagnosis of all the systems of the car, and then already deal with its improvements. As the reviews show, chip-tuning ix35 allows to increase engine power by 12-15 percent. This is very good, considering that this is a heavy city crossover.

In addition, the flashing allows:

1. Get rid of the speed limiter.
2. Set up the engine for a certain type of fuel.
3. To fully uncover the potential of the power plant.

Chip-tuning by own hands

Chip-tuning in the classic version corrects the composition of the fuel-air mixture and the level of its filling of the cylinders. Due to this, the engine starts to "pick up" well at low engine speeds. It is important to understand that if some parameters improve, others may deteriorate. It is necessary to find a golden mean, at which the motor will work really optimally.

Manufacturers of cars lay in the computer (electronic control unit) a certain set of programs that must guarantee the ideal operation of all systems of the machine. However, the owners of Hyundai ix35, whose tuning we are considering, do not always agree with the standard settings of the car. Therefore, some of them resort to chip-tuning. Those who are confident in their abilities and are not afraid to spoil their car, carry out a reflash themselves. The algorithm of this operation is approximately the following:

1. Acquisition of a diagnostic program for engine analysis.
2. Deciphering the factory firmware of the car.
3. Selection of commands that allow the chip engine tuning.
4. Compilation of calibration tables associated with the commands that the computer gives. It is not superfluous to use programs for visualization.
5. Binding of the required parameters to the compiled tables and obtaining of calibration maps.
6. Calibration of the control unit.

The last operation should be considered in more detail. Calibration of the control unit is usually carried out using a utility called Hyundai Flasher. It is installed on a computer running Windows XP. After connecting the electronic control unit to the PC via the K-line adapter, the decryption process begins. This part of the chip-tuning needs to be done with the ignition on. When new data is fully loaded into the computer, the ignition is turned off and the adapter is disconnected from the computer. The firmware is now complete.

Theoretically, the procedure looks quite simple, but in practice, chip tuning has many pitfalls. Therefore, once again, it should be emphasized that it is worthwhile to perform a flashing independently if you are 100% sure of your competence. In other cases it is worth turning to professionals. Qualified chip-tuning ix35 will cost much less than fixing errors after unqualified.

Conclusion

So, today we have learned from which components the Hyundai ix35 tuning can consist. As you can see, most car improvement operations can be done on their own. However, it is better to entrust some of the manipulations to the masters. For example, if you make a mistake when installing noise insulation, in the cabin it will be just not enough quiet, but for a mistake in the chip-tuning you can pay for personal safety and safety of others.