Tuning "Chevrolet Epica": description, features and recommendations

Tuning "Chevrolet Epica" is a change in the structural elements or replacement of parts with modified ones that contribute to the improvement of the technical characteristics of the car. Such improvements are designed to increase the aerodynamic, power, streamlined qualities of the vehicle.

Outdoor tuning

External tuning "Chevrolet Epica" - this is a refinement of the car to improve aerodynamics and streamlining. The following details are set for this:

• A set of body kits (it includes: front and rear bumpers, door sills);
• radiator grille;
• Air intakes for roof and bonnet;
• Air outlet grilles;
• Wing.

Let's look at each category in more detail.

Kit of Chevrolet Epics

Often it is made of plastic and fiberglass, which are easy to handle. The structure of the material keeps the shape and has sufficient hardness to withstand all loads. At manufacturing all fastenings, and also apertures under air lattices and headlights are provided.

Radiator grille "Chevrolet Epica"

Tuning of this part is made mainly of fiberglass or plastic and consists of three parts: the inner frame that is hidden, the mesh material and the outer front panel. You can also add chrome overlays. The front grille "Chevrolet Epica" (tuning version) is produced in stages:

1) the production of the outer and inner frame by casting or thermal impact on the material;

2) the tuning grid is cut out and soldered to the inside of the grid;

3) then the upper part is fixed to the created part, while it can be soldered or fixed with screws;

4) if necessary, painted in the color of the car or any other.

The technology of production of the parts is quite simple, and many motorists make it themselves with their own hands, coming up with new combinations.

Installation of vertical doors

It's no secret that the vertical doors look stylish and individual. In order to make such a modification on Chevrolet Epica, you need to buy special door awnings instead of standard ones. It is worth noting that the adjustment of the gaps is slightly different.

Tuning of glasses

Many motorists carry out tuning of glasses for expression of individuality. It can be tinting a certain color, painting the glass with stained-glass paints or drawing a picture. Car repair masters install an additional detail when doing the Chevrolet Epica tuning: the spoiler on the glass is a detail of the machine that is designed to increase the streamlining of the upper rear of the vehicle.

Paint and airbrushing

No external car tuning can do without individual painting or drawing. To do this, you will have to turn to professionals who will be able to apply high-quality paint and airbrushing.

The technological process of painting and airbrushing is quite complex and requires a lot of operations:

• Before proceeding directly to the process, it is worthwhile to do the preparatory work. It includes a choice of paint, materials, as well as a pattern that is first modeled on a computer.
• The next stage is preparation for painting. To do this, you will have to completely disassemble the car. Remove all parts that can be dismantled (front fenders, doors, trunk lid).
• All surfaces that are to be painted are sanded to bare metal.
• Then comes the priming step. For tuning, two types of primers are usually used: starting and finishing.
• In places where it is necessary, a thin layer is applied.
• Next is the stage of applying the first layer of paint, which must dry for 12-16 hours at a temperature of 40-50 degrees Celsius.
• The second layer of paintwork is applied 24 hours after the application of the first. Drying lasts about 16-20 hours at 30-40 degrees.
• The next stage is aerography. Using a special airbrush, the master slowly creates a sketch drawing.
• The last step is applying the lacquer and polishing the car.
• Build the car.

Thus, the external tuning of "Chevrolet Epic" can be considered complete. Individual painting and airbrushing make the car unique.

Alternative optics

Another common way of tuning "Epic" is the installation of alternative headlights and lanterns. It will not only make the car beautiful, but also improve lighting abilities. The front tuning lights are manufactured by Messeri-light, which designed specifically for this model two types of main light.

• The first version has built-in lenses with switching to the far / dipped beam and a separate turn indicator. This type is in demand in the USA.
• The second option has a LED strip of daytime running lights, a turn signal indicator LED and two separate lenses for near and far light. More common for Europe and the CIS. The cost is about 400 dollars.

Rear lights are manufactured by PROsport company on LED basis. The light of such optics is clearly visible at any time of day and weather conditions. The price policy of a single lamp is $ 300.

Tuning of salon

The tuning of the Chevrolet Epica salon is a change in all or part of the interior of the car. This can be done both from the practical side, and for the purpose of decoration.

The main types of tuning are:

• Seat-tightening or replacing them with sports seats;
• Installation of an acoustic multimedia system;
• Modification of the luggage compartment;
• The constriction of the instrument panel, the ceiling and the racks;
• Replacement of interior lighting;
• Installation of protective arcs;
• Replacement of seat belts;
• Installation of a new control panel;
• Completion of door maps;
• Pasting noise and vibration.

Of course, such tuning of "Chevrolet Epica" is not an expensive pleasure. The average cost of completion is about 4000 dollars, which can not be paid by every owner. An interesting fact is that in the US the cost of such a tuning kit is about $ 2000.

Engine tuning

Chip tuning "Chevrolet Epica" is a modification of the computer software to improve the power and dynamic characteristics of the engine. Many experts recommend not to carry out these operations with your own hands, since there are many subtleties in the installation of the firmware and the correct setting.

In order to improve the characteristics of the motor, the specialist connects to the vehicle's on-board computer via a special cable. The setting can be done in two ways:

• Change by adding additional codes to the operating system;
• Replacement of the ECU software with a new version with the "tuning" version.

If everything is done correctly, the car's consumption should increase by 15%, while the power will increase by 25-30%.

Physical engine tuning

Tuning "Chevrolet Epica" on the engine can be carried out by replacing certain parts of the main power unit. There are several manufacturers of lightweight engine parts for this model, namely: GM, Vortex, Haul, Wag, Allint, Fenix, ATI and AWD.

They produce the following details, which increase the power characteristics of the motor:

• Intake and exhaust valves;
• Cylinder head assemblies;
• Camshafts;
• Timing belts and pulleys;
• Piston-connecting rod system;
• Loose leaves and rods;
• Cooling system kit;
• Spark plugs, high-voltage wires and ignition distributors.

When installing a complete set of engine power will increase by 42 horsepower.

Tuning of undercarriage, suspension and steering

Tuning "Chevrolet Epica", suspension and running gear of the car, almost does not differ from the tuning of other models, because their design features are similar. In order to achieve maximum control efficiency, the road surface and control coupling, the standard parts must be replaced with the following:

• Shock absorbers and springs "Horses" or BZR;
• Suspension stabilizers ATM, VICI, ERT;
• Steering tips WER, Vortex, ATM;
• Suspension arms and ball bearings - DRV, ATM, Vortex, JP, Alpin;
• A set of polyurethane rubber blocks;
• Discs and tires according to size and desire.

All this will help improve the dynamics, stability of the car, as well as controllability and safety on the road surface.

Tuning of brake system

When tuning the Chevrolet Epica brake system, it is worth replacing the standard parts for modified and upgraded versions:

• Brake hoses and tubes (ATM);
• Parking brake and cables (Brembo);
• Vacuum amplifier and brake cylinder (ATM, Brembo);
• Brake pads and discs (Brembo).

Replacing all these parts, the car reduces the braking distance by 12%. This nuance is considered very important, because it is responsible, first of all, for security. On the other hand, the presented details proved to be reliable and durable.

Tuning by own hands

Tuning "Chevrolet Epica" with their own hands should be done slowly and calculate everything you want to achieve. There are a lot of options, from the modification of the body to the replacement of engine and chassis components.

First of all, the radiator grille is modernized on Chevrolet Epica. Tuning this part is easy enough, because the replacement of the mesh element can already be considered a revision. After the modernized grille is installed, motorists make fiberglass and automotive clay skins. Expanders of wings are often made from mounting foam, which then is difficult to remove from the car parts, without damaging the paintwork.

The tuning of the Chevrolet Epica salon with its own hands ends with the installation of seat covers and a glued instrument panel with different stickers. Also, skilled motorists replace standard door cards with leather-covered substitutes, with built-in tunnels for acoustic speakers.

The most common tuning of "Epic" with their own hands is a bulkhead suspension, running gear and cooling system. All this can be done independently by almost any motorist.