Tuning Kia Sid: how to make a good car great. Two ways to carry out the "Shumkov" wheel arches

Before proceeding to improve the Kia Sid, it is worth deciding in advance on those station wagon parts that, in your opinion, need to be improved. Regardless of whether you have a GT, JD, SW or Pro model, it is best if the modernization of the car starts with chip tuning. So you save your time and a considerable amount of money that could be spent on other less effective activities. What other methods will help transform Ceed - let's figure it out together.

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To perform chip tuning of a Korean station wagon, you need to know exactly the year of its release. The Ceed SW, JD, Pro and Kia's speedy GT are among those cars that not all programs are suitable for flashing.

Utilities from Bosch, Keihin and some other manufacturers from 2010-2016 are suitable for the Ceed model ECU in the SW configuration. Next, you need to understand the year of manufacture of the station wagon itself. Ceed SW released from 2008 to 2009 can be flashed with utilities from Keihin 2010-2013. The same models, but already released in 2012, are suitable for chip tuning using programs from Bosch 2014-2016. Kia, which left the assembly line in 2013-2014, can be flashed with utilities from both Keihin and Bosch, "filled" in 2015-2016. You can also use the latest utilities January 7.3. The main thing is that the firmware for Kia was released no earlier than 2013.

An analogue of the SW, the Ceed model in the JD configuration is not so capricious in the selection of firmware. Everything is simpler here - cars made in 2008-2009. are flashed with utilities from Keihin, Bosch, January and Siemens 2009–2010. If your station wagon was released after 2009, then to achieve the best result after chip tuning, we recommend using only Bosch utilities. They are designed for DDR 2 memory, which is equipped with blocks of JD models. In addition, these firmware are considered the best option for multi-channel ECUs that began to be installed in Ceed SW, JD and Pro after 2008.

The faster Pro and GT versions lend themselves well to flashing with the January 7.2 and Bosch utilities. If your Pro Ceed was released in 2008-2011, then use Bosch 2013 chiptuning software for it. If you have a model released in 2012-2014, then look for firmware from the same manufacturer, but already 2015 marked. Kia's most powerful version of the GT requires finding the latest utilities. Regardless of the year of manufacture of the car, its chiptuning is performed by licensed firmware January 7.2 exclusively 2014-2016.

Flashing the ECU of the Korean station wagon

In addition to the firmware, you will need certain equipment. For best results, all equipment you purchase must be original. We strongly do not advise you to use Chinese products, otherwise you will not only not be able to fully unlock the potential of your station wagon, but also risk worsening existing performance. So, for work we need:

• K-Line adapter;
• Combiloader;
• laptop with Windows XP;
• additional USB adapters.

The first step is to remove the protective bar under the Ceed steering wheel. Behind it is the station wagon control unit, you do not need to pull it out. Let's start installing the software right away. Chip tuning should be carried out exclusively on a computer with Windows XP installed, since other operating systems are not suitable for flashing the unit. The file with the new utility for installation on the ECU should already be on the hard drive. We need to install the original PACK Loader Combiloader. After that, we connect the ECU to the laptop. This is done using the K-Line adapter. Its first connector is connected through an adapter to a laptop, and the second, also using an adapter, is connected to the LED block.

Once you have connected the equipment, you need to start the car and wait until the computer "sees" the Kia ECU data. A folder with information will appear on the display, which you need to open and find the file with the .bin extension. Leave the folder open and copy the new firmware into it. We agree with the replacement, and at this moment the PAK Loader should work. His role in chip tuning is to help you determine the optimal parameters for each of the Ceed systems. This is done by visualizing the settings, that is, you can see how it was before and how it will be after flashing Kia. Once you have configured your Kia's systems, you must agree to the change notice and proceed with the software upgrade on the unit.

After 10 minutes, the PACK Loader will notify you that the installation of the utility is complete. Thus, we completed the chip tuning, as a result of which we increased the Kia power by 30–40 hp. With. The car has greatly increased in dynamics, and this will be noticeable from the first revolutions of the engine. This resulted in a 1.5 second reduction in acceleration time. Ceed fuel consumption has been reduced by 0.6-1.2 l / 100 km - it all depends on the model. In addition, if earlier you noticed dips when shifting gears, then after chip tuning this problem will no longer occur. At least for the next year.

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The latest LED models are equipped with almost everything necessary for comfortable driving. The owners of such Kia, in most cases, resort to tuning by installing DVRs, less often - replacing the standard car radio with mounting an amplifier. In addition, you can modify the auto element with a built-in camera and parking sensors. This improvement makes the Kia much easier to drive, especially in tight city lanes and parking lots.

Early Sid models, released in 2008-2009, require more dramatic interior improvements. For example, the GT and Pro Ceed models from Kia are equipped with instrument panels with poor-quality paintwork, which cracks and peels very quickly during regular use of the car. To permanently eliminate this problem, you can cover the shield with a modern compound that will hide all the defects of the element, and at the same time make the interior of the 2009 car more original.

For work, we advise you to buy the composition that is suitable for application to plastic. It is best to look for such paint in car dealerships. Complete with paint, you must purchase a special varnish. Although considered optional by many motorists, the varnish will still protect the Kia's painted guard from damage and chipping. In addition to paint and varnish, you will also need to prepare for work:

• scotch brite for cleaning the Kia panel from dust and dirt;
• acetone or white spirit;
• spray gun, if you bought paint not in a can;
• primer for working with plastic.

Paint for plastic in the car Kia Ceed

First you need to put the machine on a flat surface and bring the handbrake to the working position. Disconnect the terminals from the LED battery and remove the decorative covers of the shield. We pull out the plugs and dismantle the Kia steering wheel. We unscrew the upper and lower screws and carefully pull the instrument panel towards ourselves. Slowly, we turn off the electrical wiring, having previously photographed the initial connection of the wires. So you will not get confused when they are connected back.

The completely removed Kia shield must be placed on an old towel, on the floor or on a table. The surface on which the work on the LED shield will be carried out must be wet to avoid getting dust on the part. Thoroughly wash the Kia GT shield, after which we leave it to dry. Next, we sand the surface of the part with scotch-brite, clean it from dust and degrease it. The next step is to apply a primer. Next, you can start applying paint.

If you purchased paint in a jar, then before pouring it into the spray gun, you need to add a solvent to the composition in a 1: 1 ratio. Next, pour the finished paint into the spray gun tank and start painting. Keep the atomizer no closer than 15 cm from the surface of the LED panel. It is also not worth holding the device further, since then the paint will not adhere to the surface. During the application of each of the layers, move the spray gun from left to right. Try to apply strokes in thin even layers.

After painting it is necessary to apply polyurethane varnish. It will help protect the cover of the Kia GT shield from rapid abrasion and mechanical damage. After the varnish has dried, you can proceed to reinstall the panel.

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One of the biggest disadvantages of LED is the dim lighting of the road. You can fix this problem by replacing the main station wagon lights with parts from Kia Cerato. The optics of this model has a high intensity of the glow, due to which it illuminates a larger section of the road.

At the beginning of tuning, it is necessary to disconnect the terminals from the Kia battery and remove the protective cover on the front optics. Next, remove the headlight and wash it. We heat the emitter with a hair dryer to separate the main lamp from the other components of the Kia emitter. We postpone the regular lighting element and proceed to the installation of a new spare part. First, degrease the side walls of the illuminator, after which we apply glue to them. We attach the rest of the parts from the headlight of the car to the lantern and hold it in this position for about 2 minutes.

New Kia Seal headlights

Next, put the headlight on a flat surface and put a small object weighing no more than 1 kg on it. We leave the optics in this position for a day, after which you can install it on the station wagon. To do this, we push the wiring into the hole and output it from the side of the engine compartment. We connect the headlight to the Kia battery and check the operation of the emitter. If you did everything right, you will notice how much brighter the road lighting has become with new lanterns.

Another option for tuning the already updated headlights of the Korean station wagon will be. For this, a special film is best suited. It is more durable than paint, and in the event of an impact, it will hold the broken glass parts of the headlights together. For tuning, you need to find a special anti-gravel film. It differs from tinting for car windows in its composition. Such a film is not afraid of hitting small stones and debris.

Before applying tint, you need to remove the LED optics. We wash and degrease the headlight, after which we leave it to dry. Next, spray the Kia emitter and prepare the tint. Peel off the film from the paper backing and moisten the product with warm water. After that, it remains to gently attach the tint to the headlight and smooth it with a spatula until you get rid of the wrinkles and air bubbles under the film. At the end, we install the finished headlight on the Kia and perform a similar operation with the second LED headlight.

The South Korean company KIA is a steadfast tin soldier of the global automotive market. Decades of painstaking work was spent by the company on recapturing the foothold of the western highway. It was not without ridicule and loss.

However, in any situation, KIA chose the most constructive way to solve problems. Together with the Russians, the Koreans ate the proverbial pood of salt. They broke a loaf of bread with the Europeans. In general, they ate a dog in relations with the Americans ... And they achieved impressive success! His name is KIACeed!

The KIA Sid car can rightly be called one of the most successful developments of the Korean concern. A modern, extremely expressive design, a powerful and economical engine, a comfortable interior, excellent driving performance - all these are the advantages of KIA Sid! There are no flaws in the car that would seriously annoy the owners.

But that's not important. It turned out that KIACeed gratefully "refers" to making changes to the original design. Since the younger generation of motorists do not want to be content with run-in factory solutions and are eager to get more of the average "car happiness" offered, a movement for car tuning alteration has arisen and is expanding.

Literate do-it-yourself KIA Сeed tuning- a set of actions aimed at increasing the power characteristics of the car, at improving handling, at the maximum approximation of the external appearance and interior to the aesthetic preferences of the owner.

Chip tuning of the KIA Сeed engine - the alpha and omega of success

How to get from an already fast car results that exceed its standard performance? At the same time, avoiding a deep refinement of the motor design? This question is traditionally of interest to lovers of active driving.

With KIA Sid, this task is solved simply, since the power unit of the car has a decent power reserve. Hidden by careful developers at the production stage of the car, the stock of horsepower needs to be released! After completing chip tuning Kia Ceed, we will release the potential of the engine, improve its dynamics without increasing fuel consumption.

The one who chipped the motor with specialists was convinced of its effectiveness. So, for example, flashing the KIA Sid electronic control unit with a 1.6L CVVT gasoline engine increases power by 12% (from 122 base to 137 hp) and increases torque by 11% (from 154 to 171 Nm). For a standard "aspirated" is a very enviable result.

on diesel Kia Ceed(ED) 1.6 CRDi fixed even higher parameters. The increase in power after chipping reaches 21% (from 90 to 108 hp), and the torque increases by a third (from 235 to 305 Nm).

After spending half an hour on flashing the electronics, paying two hundred dollars for a gasoline and three hundred for a diesel engine, you get an updated car. Tuned Sid rapidly accelerates at the start and does not fail when accelerating to overtake, working steadily throughout the entire rev range. Unlike turbocharging - an expensive and complex operation - chip tuning does not create overloads for engine systems and parts, does not shorten the life of delicate gas distribution units.

Fuel consumption after tuning chip KIACeed according to the most pessimistic reviews, it increases by no more than 5% (and only for drivers who practice an aggressive driving style). Those who prefer smooth handling, without sharp spurts and emergency braking, are waiting for gasoline savings. Carrying out a qualified Chip tuning Kia Sid produces a distinct decrease in motor appetite. According to the urban cycle - minus one liter per hundred kilometers! A very noticeable difference!

For warranty holders Kia Ceed with a gasoline naturally aspirated engine, craftsmen found an original version of chipping, bypassing diagnostic scanners. A special device has been developed, implemented and successfully operated, connected to the electronic control unit, and making the necessary changes to the software. If necessary, it is easy to remove, and then just as easy to put back into place.

The cost of a chip module for gasoline engines KIA Sid is from ten, and for diesel engines - from thirteen thousand rubles for the first half of 2014. Manufacturers have ensured the compatibility of their module with any type of transmission, guaranteeing an increase in engine power by 10%, and a reduction in fuel consumption up to 1 l / 100 km.

Suspension tuning KIACeed adapts the car to increased loads

Having increased the engine power and acceleration dynamics of the KIA Sid, it's time to look under the bottom. There is no need to look for any serious shortcomings that require urgent improvement. Thoughtful Korean engineers worked out the transmission and suspension well, giving all the nodes and mechanisms a sufficient margin of safety. Twelve percent power increase stock suspension units KIACeed will last no problem!

But it doesn’t hurt to improve the car’s handling, especially since there are proven design solutions for this.

Stability on tight turns is increased by installing a set of branded Pro Spacer spacers that expand the road track (transverse distance between the wheels) KIACeed.

Some studios offer to perform suspension tuning KIA Sid, which consists in installing a set of shortened Pro Kit springs on the car. Before agreeing to a transformation of this kind, it is worth thinking carefully. By lowering the center of gravity of the car by 40 mm, we will definitely improve handling. However, the improvement made will reduce the ground clearance to 110 mm. For our bumpy highways and toothy curbs, this gap is too small.

If you have the desire and sufficient opportunities, you can implement the ideas outlined in the article on installing air suspension on a serial passenger car - page. KIA Seed with variable clearance looks cool and drives differently!

External tuning gives the standard car a unique personality

Having improved handling and raising power, it's time to update the exterior. External tuning KIA Seed does not require radical measures in the form of expanding the wheel arches for large-sized wheels and other complex "surgical" manipulations. Reshaping the body - the lot of outdated models!

Perfection of proportions and grace of forms KIACeed it is enough to add light “cosmetics” in the form of an intricate airbrush pattern or decorative overlay “vinyl”.

The car looks great, painted in monochrome colors with tinted windows. If you are offered to paint the roof and hood black, agree. From such a decision, the black and white exterior of your car will only benefit.

Tinted headlights and rear optics in body color will add mystery to the car. The discreet charm of discreet solidity attracts attention more than bright sports coloring...

However, the design studios of our country offer hundreds of options for a radical update of the KIA Sid appearance. It is impossible not to recognize contrasting combinations of colors and clear lines of drawings as successful!

Installing sports aerodynamic body kits, sticking a glossy film on the roof and a matte film on the hood of the car is another win-win option. external tuning KIACeed.

Carbon fiber hood...

And the new radiator grille is a very useful addition that improves the exterior and raises the ergonomics of the car.

The lambo doors on the three-door Kia Seed are eye-catching and give the ground-only vehicle an aerospace feel. However, operating a car with doors resembling swan wings can bring not only joy, but also disappointment.

Without additional body reinforcement, cracks may appear at the door attachment points. The accuracy of the operation of the gas shock absorbers of the lambo kit depends on the outside temperature. In the cold season, lambo doors do not always want to rise to the desired height. The driver sometimes has to crawl out from under them like out of a cave ... In the hot season, on the contrary, gas springs literally shoot out the doors after unlocking the lock.

Having decided to put such an ambiguous device on the car, choose a kit with two opening modes (up and to the side). Such a device is quite expensive, but during the autumn-winter slush, dirt falling from a raised door will not drip down your collar.

Wheels! Any tuning KiaCeed makes sense only with the mandatory replacement of standard wheels with new ones. The openwork design of the discs is the best fit for the design style of KIA Sid. When choosing new alloy wheels for a car, remember that seventeen-inch wheels with low-profile tires are only suitable for driving on smooth asphalt. For worse trails, it is better to equip sixteen-inch rims with normal profile rubber.

The hardness of the metals used to make alloy wheels is low. With intensive use, they are scratched; dust and dirt accumulate in the scratches, as a result, the once elegant discs grow dull and “sad”. In the article on the page, we explained how to keep alloy wheels in a state of constant novelty.

It is better to replace standard halogens in KIA Sid headlights with xenon, which

perfectly illuminates the road at night. It is undesirable to combine halogen light sources with xenon ones. Firstly, the yellow light of halogens and the white glow of xenon do not harmonize with each other. Secondly, a much larger area of ​​​​the space in front of the car is visible in the dipped xenon light than when the halogen bulbs are on.

Xenon fog lights illuminate the road from the bumper itself, reducing the risk of wheels hitting road potholes. By installing xenon fog lights, we expand the angle of illumination. Visible becomes not only its own, but also neighboring lanes, which is important for safe maneuvering.

Confidently fashionable LED sidelights are both informative and decorative.

It is better to replace the lamps in a car service, because do-it-yourself tuning of KIA Sid optics does not allow fine tuning of the light beam.

"Cilia" - actual decoration of optics KIACeed. On the headlights, monolithic “cilia”, painted in body color, look beautiful.

LED "cilia" can be installed independently by buying a meter and a half of luminous tape and adhesive-sealant.

The attention of the tuning master is also worthy of the taillights of the KIA Sid.

The polycarbonate lenses of today's headlights and taillights are strong but subject to abrasion. The materials of the article on the page will help you keep the KIA LED lighting devices in perfect condition.

A newfangled offer - disc lighting - organically applied to KIACeed.

Complex solutions for car night lighting sometimes become real works of applied art.

A detailed story about the illumination of the bottom of the car awaits you on the page.

Tuning salon KIACeed - the way to improve visual and tactile comfort

Thanks to the innately high ergonomics, the KIA Sid salon has earned a lot of user gratitude. The car is spacious and roomy, plastic pleases with high quality and precision fit. The overall picture of the regular interior is pleasantly complemented by comfortable armrests, drawers for small items and a panel for glasses.

The dashboard, with its non-trivial futuristic design and soft orange backlight, also does not need to be improved. However, the creation of unexpected, but captivating illumination of the pedal niche and auxiliary devices dramatically changes the degree of perception of the car.

Indisputable from an aesthetic point of view, the improvement of the interior is the upholstery of the interior with artificial leather in contrasting colors. Dressed in black and red Alcantra, the interior looks exclusive and luxurious.

Few cars manage to noticeably transform the rear seats. But in KIA Sid it is easy to create a single ensemble of front seats and a rear sofa. The rhythmic segmentation of the pattern and the uniform architecture of the front and rear seats help.

For an enterprising and active follower of tuned KIA cars, Sid is desirable and promising. Experiences of amateur alteration of this car are not yet particularly numerous. Create an original and unique car based on a serial KIACeed today is easy. All paths are open, all possibilities are available!

21.10.2017

The Kia Ceed is popular in Russia. The reason for this is a beautiful body, balanced technical characteristics and undemanding maintenance. But every owner of a vehicle wants to make it as individual as possible, standing out from the crowd. Fortunately, the South Korean brand left the owners a wide scope for creativity. Depending on personal preferences, you can make changes to the exterior, improve the technical stuffing, or get by with chip tuning. In this article, we will consider the main features of tuning the presented model, give practical advice on choosing parts.

Tuning version of Kia Proceed JD GT-line 1.6 T-GDI

Appearance tuning

Official dealers do not supply a kit of body kits for Kia Ceed to Russia, since the South Korean brand does not produce tuning parts, offering only original copies. However, in the domestic market, you can still find a set of front / rear bumpers along with skirts. If you plan to minimally change the appearance of the vehicle, focusing only on improving aerodynamic performance, the Irmscher kit is the best option. Naturally, this is provided that you can find it, because in the Russian Federation it is practically not for sale. Tuning studios can bring a kit to order. The cost of this pleasure will be approximately 20-25 thousand rubles, depending on the offers of specific stores and the number of parts needed for installation.

An alternative solution is the CSR body kit. The cost varies from four to seven thousand rubles for one spare part (set of skirts, front or rear spoiler). The lip on the front bumper has an attractive appearance, visually lowers the vehicle. On the other hand, when planning to install a kit, you should think in advance about which roads you will have to drive on. If the operation will be carried out on a low-quality road surface, you should opt for the first set, so that in the end you do not have to completely change the bumper.

CSR bumper on Kia Ceed

As for the discs, the owner has a wide scope for creativity. Therefore, we will not dwell on specific options - a lot depends on the personal taste of the owner.

Headlights, as you know, can significantly change the appearance of the vehicle. The most popular option in our country is alternative optics from Sonar. The company also produces a taillight kit. The mounts are almost identical, so the owner will not encounter difficulties during installation on his car.

Additional elements of exterior tuning also include a rear wing over the trunk lid, cilia on the headlights, a reflector on the hood and windshields. Since the choice of these details is also quite large, we will not focus on them either.

Tuning of the technical part

The most interesting part of the modernization of the vehicle is the tuning of the technical part. The cost of it can be different, depending on what goals the owner has set for himself. As needed, you can replace the following nodes:

• fuel system;
• steering;
• suspension;
• transmission;
• engine.

Below we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the components, the replacement of which will improve performance.

1. Intake manifold. In practice, a number of advantages can be achieved. First of all, the quality of the fuel-air mixture improves. Secondly, the power unit sounds more sporty. The injection system will work much better, and the engine compartment will get an attractive appearance.
2. Zero resistance filter. The behavior when you press the gas pedal becomes more predictable. Acceleration dynamics improves, which is especially felt when dialing over 2500 rpm. Reduced fuel consumption. When making a choice, it is highly recommended to pay attention to K&N products.
3. An exhaust manifold. Significantly improves the sound of the power unit, contributes to a better blowing of the exhaust system as a whole, due to which the engine power increases.
4. Coilovers. A kind of shock-absorbing systems, which provides for the possibility of adjusting the degree of compression, the landing of the vehicle, and the stiffness of the suspension as a whole. Practice shows that products from BC Racing are especially popular among domestic tuners.
5. Clutch. Upgrading the clutch on a Kia Ceed car allows you to make the transmission more stable, despite the increase in power of the power unit. In Russia, the Stage1 Clutch Kit from CP-E is popular.
6. Intercooler. Despite the fact that the design already provides for the presence of an intercooler, with an increase in the amount of horsepower, the standard version will not be able to provide full cooling. In this case, you should purchase an intercooler with increased dimensions.
7. Brake system. It is important for the driver to make the car not only accelerate faster, but also stop confidently. If you prefer an aggressive riding style, the standard brake system will overheat all the time, which can one day lead to a complete loss of brakes. The purchase of a tuning brake kit, which includes pads, calipers, discs and hydraulic lines for connection, will help to fix the problem. The time-tested option is the Brembo High Performance GT Brake Kit. By the way, after installing any upgraded brake kit, do not forget to change the technical fluid.
8. Spark plug. Standard spark plugs will have to be abandoned - they cannot fully supply the optimal amount of current. Another option is NGK spark plugs. They are selected depending on the characteristics of the engine.
9. Strut racks. Improves the quality of the suspension when cornering, improves handling. The most popular products from the company RASP.
10. Tuning set of filters. This includes cabin, fuel and oil filters. Owners most often purchase air filters from Maxle.

Turbocharged Kia Ceed JD 1.6 T-GDI engine with direct injection

In fact, this is only an approximate list of parts that can be replaced. In practice, it is much more. It all depends on what results you want to achieve, as well as what budget is available. However, the list above does improve the performance of a vehicle by an average of 20-25 horsepower, depending on what was replaced.

Tuning "Kia Sid" is a change in the technical, power, dynamic qualities of the car, as well as the exterior and interior. For this, both professional parts and do-it-yourself elements can be used.

Production of tuning parts and material

There are several options for the execution of tuning parts, while the choice of material is quite large. So, every tuning master or amateur can choose one of the options presented. Consider what material is used:

• Fiberglass is the most common outdoor tuning option. It is easy to work with, it is durable and does not require special skills and abilities.
• Aluminum is considered one of the most difficult parts to manufacture. At the same time, it perfectly takes the necessary shape and is quite strong.

• Carbon. Mostly professional tuning studios work with him.
• Leather and leatherette - ideal for interior upholstery.
• Tree. For tuning, only a few types are used: oak, mahogany, linden and birch. With its help, inserts are made, and carving is carried out on them.
• Plastic is the easiest material to work with, which is mainly used for interior tuning.
• Carpet of different colors is used to change the color of the interior floor and luggage compartment.

Outdoor tuning

External tuning "Kia Sid" provides for a lot of components: a kit of body kits, a rear wing, a radiator grille, air intakes, painting, airbrushing, vinyls, as well as glass deflectors, tinting and an extended body. All these parts can be purchased at tuning stores or made by yourself.

A set of body kits is often made of fiberglass (mainly in the CIS) or plastic (professional Western tuning studios). The radiator grille is made from the same material.

Tuning "Kia Sid" provides for the following technology for the execution of this part:

• First, the frame of the part is made from fiberglass, plastic or aluminum.
• The next step is to choose the mesh material. It can be corrugated metal or plastic.
• The mesh material is cut and soldered to the main frame.
• The last step is the installation of the upper closing frame, made of plastic or fiberglass, painted in body color.

Additionally, you can make chrome or nickel-plated lining, which are mounted on top of the mesh with special screws.

Engine tuning

Tuning the Kia Sid engine can be of two options: software or physical. In the first case, this is chip tuning, and in the second, replacement with lightweight parts. It is best to use both options at the same time, because in this way you can achieve greater efficiency in using the motor.

For Kia Sid, chip tuning is a change in the settings of the electronic engine control unit aimed at increasing power characteristics. At the moment there are several mods for this motor. The most sought after is the Kia Cee'd Pro Sport ver. 6. Installing this software is quite easy with a laptop computer and a USB-to-ECU cable.

Physical tuning "Kia Sid" provides for the replacement of the following parts:

• Lightweight intake and exhaust valves (CX manufacturer).
• Crankshaft (Kia Sport 3).
• Camshaft (Kia Sport).
• Sleeve kits (ATM).
• Cooling system (ATM).

Thus, by installing all the details and completing the ECU firmware, you can add another 40 horsepower to the total power.

Tuning running and steering

Tuning the chassis of Kia Cee "d is the replacement of suspension parts with a tuning version. The main spare parts that should be replaced to improve maneuverability and traction with the road surface:

• Wheels and tires matched to size. The manufacturer recommends installing tires manufactured by Pirelli.
• Ideally suited from the manufacturer ZTR.
• 2cm lower shocks and Koni or WARP springs.
• Front and rear suspension stabilizers from ATM.

After installing these, it becomes obedient at high speeds, and the grip with the road surface, even in poor areas, is increased by 40%, which, in turn, increases driving safety.

Tuning the brake system

Brake tuning is what almost every car enthusiast who decides to modify his car does. This node is directly related to the safety of not only the driver, but also pedestrians. Therefore, tuning "Kia Sid" in terms of the brake system must contain the replacement of the following elements:

• Brake pads (WMR).
• Brake discs (JP or Alpin).
• Brake hoses and pipes (SNR).
• (J.P.).
• and cables (AWR).

It is worth noting that after installing the tuning kit, you will need the help of a master who will set up the braking system as efficiently as possible.

Tuning hatchback and station wagon: what's the difference?

Modernizing a hatchback is a little different from how the Kia Seed station wagon is being improved. Tuning parts on the outside have different lengths and heights. So, for a station wagon, the sills are longer, and have a height of 1.6 cm more.

Another important aspect is that shock absorbers and springs increased by 0.4 cm are placed on the station wagon, and the front suspension stabilizer has a double structure. This is due to the fact that driving this car is harder than a maneuverable hatchback.

It is worth noting that when buying kits of body kits and tuning spare parts, you should pay attention to which version of the body they are made for. Typically, manufacturers label such parts as follows: Cee'd CX (for a hatchback) and Cee'd Pro (for a station wagon).

Kia Sid soundproofing

On Kia Sid, soundproofing is carried out as often as on domestic cars, despite the modernity, reliability and comfort of the “Korean”. The level of "Shumka" carried out at the plant leaves much to be desired. From the article you will learn how the soundproofing of the wheel arches of the car is carried out.

Standard soundproofing "Korean" and its disadvantages

It is enough to disperse the “Korean” to 80 km / h, how to communicate with passengers is already becoming completely uncomfortable. And music is a whole other story. Music lovers - with hostility, lovers of listening to something, too, over time, from such a sound, feel real stress.

And what is there, who knows about these problems with the “Shumka”, leaves the old media system as it is, because they understand the futility of replacing it. Naive owners buy expensive acoustics in the hope of changing something for the better, but, alas, there is no end to disappointment.

The lack of high-quality sound insulation allows external sounds to penetrate into the cabin. This is not only the rumbling of a powerful power unit under the hood, but also the noise of the wind, raindrops, in a word, everything that can make noise outside the window.

Such a scenario makes it necessary to increase the volume of the speakers, but this generates a resonant rattle of the iron body elements, which are completely or partially uncovered by the “shumka”.

Note. In particular, these can be doors that primarily affect the sound of the car's speaker system. Or wheel arches, on which a lot also depends.

What is the reason for the poor factory sound insulation of many cars

Today you can meet two categories of Kia owners:

• The former are extremely negative about the very idea of ​​​​intervention in the interior of the car;
• Second, they like to experiment.

As a result of this, the former operate the car, despite the “heartbreaking” rumble from the side of the wheel arches, but the latter are able to significantly change the situation for the better.

Note. Especially often the situation with noise discomfort is felt in the winter period. To the usual road noise, there is also the hum from the “studs”, in which a caring car owner puts shoes on his favorite car.

Not only Kia, but also other, more eminent, auto manufacturers are trying to solve the problem, but something prevents them from doing it. As a rule, this can be explained by the financial side of the issue and environmental requirements.

If you dig deeper, it becomes clear that the automaker has a single goal - to sell a car with high performance, which means light weight, low fuel consumption and good payback. And so, in the pursuit of weight reduction, it is the Shumka that suffers in the first place.

This situation has been happening more and more frequently lately. So, the more modern the car, the less the manufacturer cares about reliable sound insulation, entering into competition with other automakers, caring only about how to attract a buyer.

On the other hand, the presence of good sound insulation at the factory level can act as a good competitive advantage, especially in the premium segment.

In a word, what is there to guess and understand. Anyway, the car has already been bought. You have to try to bring it back to normal. An elegant and effective solution in terms of improving sound insulation is the processing of Kia wheel arches.

How is this procedure done by hand

This will help, of course, several times reduce the level of noise coming into the cabin from the wheels and the road surface.

So, wheel arches can be easily and simply soundproofed on their own, if you mount special soundproofing devices and install them on open areas of the bottom. No need to go anywhere, spend money on services at a car service, where the price will obviously disappoint many. For such a seemingly simple operation, they take a lot of money, which in the current crisis is clearly reflected in the family budget.

Here are some unique and powerful tools you can use with your own hands to increase the effect of noise cancellation:

• Assorted sheets of thick foil and bitumen;
• Some kind of vibration damper (it could be, for example, a Bimast Bomb with a sound absorber);
• Other ready-made solutions.

Two ways to carry out the "Shumkov" wheel arches

As you know, the “shumka” of wheel arches is carried out in 2 main ways:

• 1st involves the processing of arches from the inside of the car. In this case, it is necessary to thoroughly clean the surface, and then degrease it. The arch area is almost completely covered with soundproofing. The Bimast + Accent scheme proved to be one of the best, but other options are possible;
• 2nd option - insulation from the outside. Here you will have to try harder, cleaning the surface of the arch. In addition, you will have to remove some parts, thoroughly clean everything from anticorrosive and degrease. A more serious vibration damper, for example, Bimast Bomb, should already act as a material.

The 2nd way of "shumka" wheel arches will give the best effect, but there is a slight difference regarding the appearance of a terrible enemy of metal - corrosion. Experts advise all other non-glued areas to be thoroughly smeared with anticorrosive. It is desirable that it be mastic.

At present, there is another good opportunity to carry out sound insulation using liquid modern means. also used outside. This is a mixture, like mastic or cannon fat, but it does an excellent job of damping all vibrations and absorbing third-party sounds.

Here are some useful tips on how to increase the effectiveness of the “shumka” of wheel arches from the outside:

• Lockers or wheel arch liners are on the Kia Sid, but depending on the modification, car mileage, and the like, they may need to be replaced. Better to put modern plastic;
• The lockers must also be glued with soundproofing material (some kind of vibration damper laid on the inside will do a good job);
• Instead of standard caps, it is better to use galvanized self-tapping screws or other stainless steel fasteners (the fender liner will become noticeably heavier after soundproofing and the caps may not withstand).

"Shumka" with rubber

Such a “shumka” of wheel arches has long been loved by motorists.

Here are its benefits:

• The composition is the most practical, because it gives a great effect and can be used simultaneously with various additives that give a dense and unusual layer;
• The thick black mass is incredibly stable to temperature swings, even if it reaches critical states;
• She is not afraid of exposure to moisture or gravel, even if the car is at high speed;
• It is very effective not only for processing arches, but also for the entire bottom of the car body.

As for the application technology:

• Arches get rid of dirt;
• Surfaces are coated with a primer for better adhesion;
• We must wait until it dries, then apply the first layer of liquid rubber;
• Now we need to wait for the rubber to dry.

Note. By the way, the process of polymerization of liquid rubber covers a varied amount of time. The environmental conditions are of no small importance. As for applying the composition, it is better to do this with a sprayer or a large brush.

We continue:

• Only after making sure that the first layer is dry, the second is applied.

Liquid rubber will work great in combination with traditional soundproofing. It will ideally fill all the gaps on the arch. In addition to the basic protection against noise, rubber insulation will protect the Kia body from corrosion and impacts of small stones.

Advice. Before carrying out rubber soundproofing, it is recommended to cover the rest of the body and chassis parts. This way you can protect them from splashing.

As a result, it will take a little money to soundproof the wheel arches, carried out in different ways. It will be necessary to spend money only on consumables and a couple of other fasteners.

The price of such an operation in the service station will cost at least 15 thousand rubles. The high cost makes it relevant to do the work by independent forces.

If problems arise during the implementation process, we recommend using photo and video materials. No less valuable information is contained in other instructions posted on our website.