General information about the Kia Spectra 2000-2011 car

Clearance

The ground clearance of the Kia Spectra is 156 mm. But be careful when going on vacation or returning with shopping: a loaded car will easily lose 2-3 centimeters of ground clearance.

If desired, the ground clearance of any car can be increased using spacers for shock absorbers. The car will become taller. However, it will lose its former stability at high speeds and will lose greatly in maneuverability. The ground clearance can also be reduced; for this, as a rule, it is enough to replace the standard shock absorbers with tuning ones: the handling and stability will immediately please you.

Ground clearance Kia Spectra 2004, sedan, 2nd generation, LD

Let's sum it up

Since their creation, the Korean Kia Spectra models have been constantly improved and become more and more functional. But many car enthusiasts like to independently arrange the interior of their vehicle. Therefore, they carry out work on reupholstering the interior, installing lighting, and covering the steering wheel with genuine leather. This care for the car as a result guarantees more comfortable conditions for traveling over any distance, as shown by the test drive of the Kia Spectra, the interior of which was tuned.

Motorists who are interested in changing the interior of their Kia should first study the recommendations of specialists. Then the result will please the owner of the vehicle and the passengers who will have to travel in the car.

Methods for increasing ground clearance

Since the road surface in the CIS countries generally leaves much to be desired, with potholes and potholes, many Specter owners try to increase the ground clearance in order to avoid damage to protective body elements, such as bumpers and sill trims. There are several ways to do this. The most common are the installation of spacers or springs with shock absorbers. Let's consider both options.

Height of the road base.

Spacers

Spacers are rubber-metal plates that are inserted between the body and the shock absorber to increase the vehicle's ride height. These modification parts can be found in automotive markets or auto shops. Since the cost is much lower than shock absorbers and springs, most motorists prefer spacers.

Let's consider the sequence of work for installing spacers:

1. We dismantle the shock absorber strut along with all components.
2. We remove the metal cover that secures the spring.
3. We install the spacer so that it is between two metal plates.
4. We install the mounting bolts, which will then secure the stand to the glass.
5. We install the rack on a standard seat.

Thus, you can increase the ground clearance on the Kia Spectra by 15-20 mm.

Shock absorbers and springs

Another way to increase ground clearance on the Spectra is to install high shock absorbers and springs. To do this, you will need to find a set of non-standard chassis to increase ground clearance. Typically, motorists go to tuning stores or the car market to purchase this type of spare parts.

Installation is done by yourself. Old parts are removed from the car, and new parts are easily installed on the old seat. So, there is no need to redo or customize anything. The only caveat may be large mounting bolts that need to be trimmed after installation on the car.

Successful DIY KIA Spectra repair

There is not a single car that does not have shortcomings. There are, however, those that have too many shortcomings, but the Kia Spectra, fortunately, is not one of them. Nor does it apply to models ardently adored by the public. It is gray, nondescript, and in addition to everything else, it is assembled at Izhmash using the method of unit assembly. True, not for long, only four years, but they say that during all this time 104 thousand and 700 sedans were sold in the country. The car was originally, according to ancient Korean tradition, created for the domestic market and the US market. Since 1999, the car was sold in Korea for about 12 months, and after that it was sold only for export.

In the photo - KIA Spectra, which, fortunately, has almost no flaws

Cheap sedans were even supplied to the States, but, as usual, these are completely different cars. The American versions were equipped with 1.8 liter engines, ours - only 1.6. True, the Americans drove without hydraulic compensators, but the interiors in those cars were completely different. Domestic Spectras did not have an electric window; the Koreans and Americans had one. There was also a noticeable difference in trim levels, body colors, optics and alloy base wheels. All Americans had an automatic transmission installed, but for us it was optional and had slightly different characteristics and design differences.

Polyurethane spacers for Kia Spectra – advantages and disadvantages. Part 1

Polyurethane spacers for Kia Spectra – advantages and disadvantages. Part 1

Despite the fact that the Kia Spectra has long been out of production, this car is still highly valued by Russian drivers. After all, in terms of interior layout and road behavior, the Spectra is similar to the Volkswagen Passat, Ford Mondeo and Mazda 6, and costs noticeably less. In this series of articles we will talk about the reasons that push Kia Spectra owners to increase ground clearance, and also compare polyurethane spacers for increasing ground clearance with other methods. This will allow you to identify the advantages and disadvantages of each method, so that you can lift the car, clearly understanding what you are doing, and not just trusting the words of your neighbors or acquaintances.

Why is there not enough ground clearance?

Kia Spectra, like most similar cars, were designed for good roads of European and American level. There are very few such roads in Russia. Therefore, the ground clearance of Russian cars is from 170 millimeters, while the ground clearance of the Kia Spectra is 156 mm, that is, 1.5 centimeters less. Over time, the springs sag and the ground clearance decreases, causing the car's bumper, body, engine or transmission pan to hit various road irregularities. This is especially true in those settlements where the roads have not been repaired for a long time, or the repairs were carried out poorly and the road surface is covered with large holes. In addition, increasing the ground clearance will be useful on many village and rural dirt roads, which are cut by ruts of trucks carrying crops from the fields.

Due to insufficient ground clearance, you can damage the car's bumper or jam the threshold. This will not affect the technical condition and controllability of the car, but the appearance will be greatly affected. The cost of repairing bumpers or sills is tens of thousands of rubles and, having repaired them once, you will most likely damage these parts again and again. Because the reason why the sills and bumpers were damaged has not disappeared. A significant reduction in speed (up to 2–4 kilometers per hour) sometimes helps to avoid damage to these parts, but frequent driving at such speeds seriously reduces the life of the motor. At the same time, the cost of rebuilding the engine, including grinding the shafts, turns out to be many times higher than the cost of repairing the bumper or sills.

Engines and timing KIA Spectra

Since we only got one 1.6-liter 100-horsepower gasoline engine, we had to study it well. Like all Koreans of that time, the KIA Spectra had problems with the timing belt. Not so with the belt, but with its resource. The Korean instructions spoke about replacement regulations at 60 thousand km, but in reality the mileage needs to be halved if there is no desire to go through and change the entire valve mechanism and cylinder head. A few years later, Izhmash revised the belt replacement regulations and reduced the figure to 45 thousand. Thoughtful owners change the belt after 30 thousand along with the rollers, which can howl already at 20 thousand.

KIA Spectra owners replace the timing belt every 30 thousand km

On the first versions of the KIA Spectra there were no problems with the pump, but on versions after 2006, it could already last a long time at 30 thousand mileage. And you shouldn’t treat the pump condescendingly. This is an insidious thing, because when it jams, it cuts off the teeth of the belt, as a result of which the valves bend at best. And if we take these features into account, then in general the engines performed well, the main thing is to change the oil and filter on time, and not to run the timing belt. In addition, firmware has been released for the engine management system, which eliminates sluggish acceleration and helps save gasoline a little.

Landing: Kia Spectra Repair

1The All-Russian Internet Club of KIA-Spectra owners was founded in 2006 and has about 5,000 users. The club's motto: “We communicate, we live, we develop!” Internet address: www.speсtra-club.ru. Tips were sent to the editor by the club administrator Sergei Skok (on the forum - Killer999).

The standard firmware of the engine controller, to put it mildly, is not entirely successful - the engine pulls poorly at low end and burns a lot of fuel when the air conditioning is turned on. Since we complained about this (ZR, 2009, No. 8), nothing has changed - the manufacturer, instead of announcing a recall campaign, continues to eliminate its own flaw at the expense of the client. If you want to drive cheerfully, pay for a new program... The forum has useful information about the addresses of dealers (including unofficial ones), where you can reflash the controller quickly, efficiently and inexpensively. The owners who tried the new “brains” were satisfied - the engine became livelier, more economical, and, importantly, without any side effects.

The weak point of the Spectra is the high-voltage wires. If you notice the engine twitching under load, do not delay replacing the wires - the expensive converter may be damaged. There is no need to buy the original kit; the cheaper OK30F 18,140 or OK30E 18,140 from Samara injection kit (RUR 1,600 and RUR 2,046, respectively) is perfect. You will also save more if you replace only the damaged wire - usually the first cylinder. To determine the culprit, it is enough to “ring” the core with an ohmmeter. If its readings are close to infinity, then the wire is dead. Codes for individual wires of cylinders 1-4: OK30F 18,190 (219 rubles), OK30F 18,180 (190 rubles), 274002Х170 (186 rubles) and 274002Х160 (142 rubles).

Tuning Kia Spectra - overview of available options

The Kia Spectra is a popular budget sedan model in Russia with the necessary set of functions, stylish appearance and good technical characteristics. However, many owners strive to give this car more “charm”, for which they resort to various options for external and technical tuning.

1 Kia Spectra - attention to detail

High-quality tuning begins with the acquisition of original parts. To improve the appearance of the Kia Spectra model, it is best to install an aerodynamic body kit.

It includes the installation of a sportier front bumper and other elements that will highlight the new style of the car. Parts can be made of ordinary plastic or other material, such as ABS or fiberglass.

... and so - the right one, with an additional plate.

Many owners are not satisfied with the driving position: the back of the cushion is much lower than the front. That’s why you sit with your chin propped up on your knees. The first idea is to raise the pillow frame relative to the slide by placing a bag of washers. Of course, the standard bolts will have to be replaced with longer M8x40 ones. There is another solution (pictured) - raise the entire back of the seat. To do this, you will need to make a fitting from a hexagonal rod, cut an internal thread on one end, and an external thread on the other. On the tunnel side, we attach the seat through a plate with two holes, the center-to-center distance between which should correspond to the length of the body of the foot.

Signs of a clogged air filter

• Unstable operation of the power unit at idle, under load;
• Long-term starting of the engine “cold”, “hot”;
• "Drop" in power;
• “Sluggish” acceleration dynamics;
• Increased fuel consumption without good reason;
• Systematic shooting in the exhaust pipe. Most often, this is a sign of an unbalanced combustible mixture: excess or lack of oxygen.

At the initial stage of diagnosis, it is important to correctly identify the cause of the malfunction, since many symptoms are also characteristic of a number of other breakdowns.

In order to obtain objective data, contact specialists at a service station, where, using digital equipment, read system errors of the electronic control unit.

Note to the driver!!! Use the services of certified workshops, where they provide a quality guarantee for the work performed. This is especially important when there is a “factory warranty” on the vehicle.

How to polish a KIA Spectra headlight at home

The article is recommended for those car owners who really want to improve the appearance of their car. But instead of popularizing all kinds of angel eyes, bi-xenon strobe lights under the radiator grille and wheel arch lighting, we will offer a more important method for improving the performance of lighting devices - polishing the headlights .

A couple of hours of work along with preparation and the headlights will regain their lost transparency

After all, if you look at modern cars with mileage on our roads, especially at night, many have headlights that “shine brightly,” but this brightness is of little use, because the light spot on the road surface is blurry, and the KIA Spectra headlight range control cannot help in this case. And why this happens - let's figure it out together.

The procedure for replacing the alternator belt on a Kia Spectra

The drive that ensures the functioning of the Kia Spectra generator and water pump, like other parts of any car, needs to be changed from time to time. Determining when a replacement is needed is quite simple; it is also possible to independently install a new element by following the detailed instructions on our website.

In what cases is it necessary to change the generator and water pump drive?

So, let’s decide how to determine whether it’s time to install a new Kia Spectra alternator belt. To do this, you need to carefully examine it.

If wear of the working element is noticeable, if the belt is oily or stretched, replacement is urgent. Often a characteristic sound when the engine is running helps to detect a weak alternator belt tension.

Insufficient tension provokes accelerated wear of the drive.

The service life of the Kia Spectra alternator belt may depend on factors such as driving style, conditions of use, load, quality of product manufacturing, and correct installation.

How to check the tension force and tighten the drive

During operation, the Kia Spectra alternator belt gradually stretches. However, this is a normal process and the car has a system to tighten it. It is important not to overdo it here, since both excessive and insufficient tension have equally bad effects:

• if the tension is weak, noise is produced and the drive wears out quickly;
• if the element is pulled too tightly, it can even damage the generator.

To check the tension force you do not need any special equipment. It is enough to hook the product with the hook of the steelyard scale and pull. With a tension of 9.8 kg, the deflection should be 8–10 mm. Adjusting the drive tension level on the Kia Spectra is quite simple:

1. Slightly loosen the fastening of the generator to the bracket that comes from the engine, as well as to the tension bar;
2. Unscrew/screw in the adjusting bolt to the desired degree of tension. To increase tension, the generator must be moved away from the cylinder block, and to decrease it, towards it.

If you were unable to adjust the belt tension on your Kia Spectra, you should prepare to replace it.

Instructions for replacing the alternator belt on a Kia Spectra

The procedure for replacing the drive on a Kia Spectra is quite simple and even novice car enthusiasts can do it. This is exactly the case when it is not at all necessary to resort to the services of service stations and car services, but you can save money.

1. To carry out the procedure, you will need keys for 12 and 14, as well as a new part, of course.
2. The replacement itself is carried out in the following order:
3. Slightly loosen the bolt that secures the generator to the tension bar.
4. Loosen the bolt securing the device to the engine.
5. Use the adjusting bolt to loosen the tension.
6. Remove the drive from the pulleys.
7. Install the prepared new part into place.
8. Using the instructions above, adjust the tension force of the drive using the adjusting bolt.
9. Tighten the mounting bolts.

If the drive squeaks

Sometimes the Kia Spectra alternator belt can make a rather unpleasant sound, resembling a whistle, squeaking and squeaking at the same time. Obviously, this brings discomfort to the driver, passengers and even those around them, since the sound power is quite high. There may be several reasons for this noise:

• weak drive tension;
• poor quality of the item;
• contamination on the working surface (oil or other technical liquids);
• distortion of the tensioning device;
• Driving with a cold engine in winter.

Obviously, some problems can only be solved by replacing the element. Sometimes a whistle can occur due to a faulty bearing in the tension roller. In this case, a thorough diagnosis of these nodes is required. But most often the reason is weak belt tension.

Thus, incorrect installation, wear or other problems with the Kia Spectra alternator belt can lead to some unpleasant moments and even breakdowns. Timely replacement of the element can prevent or eliminate negative consequences.

Differences between plastic and glass

Plastic headlights

The fundamental difference between modern block headlights and classic ones is the abundance of plastic . You could even say that plastic has replaced the metal and glass used in headlights of yesteryear.

Modern look of the KIA Spectra headlights

There are several reasons for this:

1. Plastic can be easily shaped into any shape;
2. Plastic does not rust;
3. Easily tolerates temperature changes;
4. Withstands light impacts.

Headlights with glass do not have these parameters; in addition, automotive fashion dictates its own trends, experimenting with sizes and shapes, which led to automakers refusing to use them, thereby giving the green light to plastic.

For reference: Often special automotive polycarbonate is used for headlights.

Mechanical properties of plastic

Now let's digress a little and look at our mobile phones - touch or push-button, it doesn't matter. We are interested in their external condition.

Surely you will be able to distinguish a new device from an old one, because:

• The body of the old one will have scuffs;
• Visibility on the screen of the old one will also be reduced due to loss of transparency.

The same thing happens with car lighting - every day the KIA Spectra headlight is bombarded with road dust, exposure to ultraviolet radiation, covered with dirt, midges, etc.

And the fog lights of the KIA Spectra even work in the most severe conditions, as you can read about in our article.

The right headlight gets more dust and dirt

And no matter how durable the plastic of the headlight is, very soon its surface will be covered with marks and scratches, reducing its lighting parameters:

1. The top layer will no longer transmit light;
2. It will not concentrate on the road surface;
3. The headlight will begin to blind oncoming drivers;
4. Adjusting the KIA Spectra headlights is powerless to change anything in this situation.

Tip: Making headlight stickers will help extend the life of your lighting fixtures. This transparent film will not only act as a barrier to road dust, but also in the event of serious collisions with large stones, it can save the plastic from destruction.

KIA Spectra Do-It-Yourself Firmware

This process, in turn, develops greater pressure in the cylinder and, as a result, increased power. It's time to get to work. We make two grooves at the bottom and top of the throttle for the movement of the damper.

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Replacing the grille Usually this is where it all starts. In addition, the car's braking system requires changes.

These elements are made by specialists from various materials, such as plastic and fiberglass. Power, as is known, is the product of angular velocity and torque. This device does not replace the standard cylinder valve, it works in parallel.

Body parts are offered ready for painting - with a layer of primer. It’s not difficult to do external tuning of a Kia Spectra yourself, but for painting work you should still turn to specialists.

They will professionally prepare the surface, apply paint and varnish the parts. Most models are painted metallic in various shades, so painting work requires special skills.

Changing the optics - where to start If the model does not have fog lights installed, this is an excellent option for continuing the transformation. Self-installation will not take much time. Instead of electrical tape, take a heat-shrinkable tube, a protective corrugation, and zip ties that are of the appropriate diameter.

Manufacturers have included relays and fuses in the vehicle configuration. All you have to do is lay the cable from the PTF to the electronic unit.

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A button to turn on the headlights should also be purchased. By the way, the same can be done when tuning a Moskvich. Attach the negative from the fog lamp to the body near the installation site.

The first is the gas flow through the pipes, damped to one degree or another. The second is the propagation of sound shock waves in a gaseous medium. Both processes affect the cylinder filling ratio. With the first one everything is simple and clear. Large resistance to gas flow, plug the exhaust pipe! It is absolutely clear that the shorter and larger the diameter of the pipe, the lower its flow resistance.

In real life, for a one and a half liter engine operating at no higher speed, a diameter of 45 - 50 mm with a length of 3 - 3.5 meters is sufficient.

A further increase in diameter does not cause a significant decrease in dynamic resistance. It is further clear that if a reflector, called a resonator, is built in the exhaust system at a certain distance from the valve, then at certain speeds the purging of the cylinders will improve, which will increase the engine torque.

This phenomenon is called "tuned exhaust" and is used to adjust the torque curve. If the task is to increase power, as for a sports engine, then the resonator is adjusted to the area falling after the maximum.

Thus, the torque is extended at higher speeds. Power, as is known, is the product of angular velocity and torque.

If we want to get a more “torque” engine at the bottom, then we adjust it to the growing section to the maximum.

As for noise, this is done by a muffler located as far away as possible in order to reduce its influence on the resonant properties. The task of the muffler is only to dampen the sound by repeated reflection in the labyrinth or to direct it into the sound-absorbing material glass wool, for example, providing as little resistance as possible to the flow of gases.

If we turn to Western practice, it turns out that specialists in the field of exhaust systems can obtain an increase in power of more than 12 horsepower.

This significant increase in power is obtained by replacing all parts of the exhaust system “pants”, catalyst, resonator, end part.

Athletes get a big increase, but due to the fact that their hands are not tied by exhaust volume - a sportbike has a sound pressure of about decibels - the officially permitted DB limit. A group A muffler can give an increase of 30 horsepower, but driving around the city will be impossible.

By the way, any serious intervention in the exhaust system requires adjustment of the power system. Based on this, tuning a 16 valve engine through the exhaust gas system is one of the most important things in its improvement.

In a private version, you can limit yourself to a terminal bank, a resonator and more advanced “pants”.

Replacing pipes with pipes of larger diameter will give an increase; it is not difficult to implement on road cars. Replacing such a scheme with a one-piece exhaust manifold with equal lengths from the head exhaust ports to the junction with the exhaust pipe will give an increase in horsepower.

What about the sound? Yes, it is possible and even necessary to make the car sound more thoroughbred. The options are universal, like Powerful, Remus or Custom exhaust.

Powerful, Remus and Supersprint produce universal mufflers - their end tank is installed instead of the standard one with minimal modifications.

The return is, of course, a herd of extra mares, etc. Again, a hefty “male” will hang from behind under the bumper, and not a narrow fitting of a standard exhaust.

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Installation of a turbine or compressor. Each of us has our own associations when we hear this name.

If you have little idea what it has to do with cars, engines and tuning, then we advise you to get to know this concept better. The turbocharger is installed on the exhaust manifold of the engine and uses the energy of the exhaust gases for injection. Naturally, like any thing, a turbocharged engine has its disadvantages and advantages.

However, for those who have decided for themselves that they want to have a powerful and fairly reliable engine, there is virtually no other way to boost it! The advantages include, first of all, the relatively high specific power of the engine. One of the main disadvantages of turbocharging is its inertia, due to the lack of a rigid connection between the crankshaft and the turbine discharge wheel.

It is clear that the more power we want to get, the more working mixture we need to supply to the engine cylinders. I note that greater accuracy does not play a role here.

Since the drilling machine was not very powerful, and we would have been sawing with it until the evening, we decided to make the main cut with a screwdriver, and then bring it to perfect condition with the machine.

On how to saw: Next, gradually increasing the speed, we deepen and widen the groove. As a result, its lower edge should be flush with the edge of the throttle valve - this will be the desired depth and height.

Afterwards, you need to do the wiring and connect two wires to each of the two fog lights mounted in the holes of the front bumper. There are quite a lot of variations on this theme; you can purchase a tuned radiator grille with an original shape or a sports radiator grille in the form of a “mesh”.

The standard radiator grille is removed for installation. There is nothing complicated in this procedure. Next, using a standard screwdriver, you need to pry the side of the panel at the feet of the driver or passenger, then unscrew the clip, removing the panel trim.

Every motorist should have such a universal device for diagnosing his car.

Nowadays you can’t live without a car scanner! You can read, reset, analyze all sensors and configure the car’s on-board computer yourself using a special scanner

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Preparation for polishing

Let's clarify that you can return the lost headlight parameters in two ways:

1. Buying a new one, which is in no way justified, because... the price of such work is too high, but the old headlight is in good condition and can last for many more years;
2. By polishing, which is less expensive (the cost of work and automotive chemicals will not exceed 10-15% of the cost of a new headlight).

And now is the time to be puzzled by the way this works. If you do not have sufficient experience and skills, we recommend removing the headlight from the car while polishing.

Tip: You can read about how to adjust the headlights on a KIA Spectra after dismantling in the article KIA headlight repair on our website.

If a grinder and grinder don't give you awe, then you can polish the headlights directly on the car.

In the photo - a way to really help a car

Note! Such tuning of KIA Spectra headlights will not only allow you to return the lost parameters with your own hands, but will also set the right tone in your relationship with your car.

Removing headlights

So, for safety reasons, let’s remove the headlight from the car. Which one will be first - left or right, it makes absolutely no difference, because... the work algorithm will be the same.

• Open the hood;
• Disconnect the battery by removing the terminals from its terminals;
• We arm ourselves with a 10-open-end wrench and, from the engine side, unscrew the 3 bolts holding the headlight;

Trunk of a KIA Spectra car

Reviews from owners call the trunk volume quite acceptable and consider its size to be one of the advantages of the car. But the taillights and crescent-shaped hinges significantly reduce the space under the hood.

Drivers do not consider the fact that the trunk can only be opened from the outside using a key to be a disadvantage. The lack of protection on its inner side and unpainted places, which have already become obvious in the KIA-Spectra 2007, are noted in passing by owner reviews, practically not giving these shortcomings ratings. The folding third of the backrest of the rear sofa makes it possible to transport fairly large loads, which pleases some drivers.

Polishing process

Now you need to fix the headlight while polishing. The best fit for fixing is the back cover of the KIA Spectra headlight, which must be secured to the table so that there is access to the surface that we will polish.

Advice: if you don’t have an angle grinder on your household, you can rent one from construction companies or supermarkets that sell equipment and tools.

The work instructions are as follows:

• We install an adapter for the grinding wheel on the grinder;
• Let's adjust it to the lowest speed;
• Install a 600 grit sanding wheel;
• With its help, we will remove the oxidized layer of plastic (first stage);
• Let's replace the circle with a smaller one - 1200 grit;
• Using a spray bottle, apply water to the headlight;
• We continue cleaning the surface;
• Wash off and apply a little polishing paste to the surface of the headlight;
• Set up the polishing wheel and start polishing.

The described method is also suitable for other brands and models of cars. If you want to learn how to repair fog lights on a Suzuki SX4, you can also read the material on the website.

Masters recommend the following cycle of polishing operations:

1. First, rub the paste over the entire surface of the headlight;
2. At low speeds, walk twice over the entire surface;
3. Increase speed and repeat the cycle.

At the end of the process, all that remains is to wash off the remaining polishing paste and wipe the headlight with a special polish . Do not forget that after installation on the car you will need to adjust the headlights on the KIA Spectra .

Configurations of the KIA-Spectra, assembled in Izhevsk

This solid golf-class sedan, which is four and a half meters long, was assembled in four trim levels.

Even the basic version, equipped with a manual transmission, has power steering, power windows, central locking, two airbags and audio preparation.

The next configuration already includes air conditioning, fog lights, heated side mirrors and wheel covers.

A little later, a package appeared, additionally equipped with an ABS passive safety system.

The automatic transmission is installed in only one configuration. This is the top version in which owners can enjoy an electric antenna and heated seats.

The Izhevsk plant began to produce alloy wheels, which, for a fee, could be installed on a car in any configuration.

Features of polishing without removing headlights from the car

Let's consider a situation where you do not remove the headlight and perform all operations directly on the car. Before carrying out similar tuning of the headlights on the KIA Spectra, the following parts and components must be secured before starting work:

• Cover the surface of the hood with newspapers and masking tape;

Preparing for work - protecting the hood and bumper with tape and old newspapers

Tip: Pre-wash the hood, bumper and headlight glass.

• Using a soft rag, apply polishing compound to the headlight ;
• Pick up a grinder with a polishing wheel and start rubbing the paste;

Applying paste to the surface of the headlight

Advice: at first, the speed should be minimal so that the particles contained in the paste do not scatter under the influence of centrifugal force, but fill all the scratches on the plastic.

Note! After any work on the headlights, adjusting the KIA Spectra headlights is mandatory. As a result of vibrations caused by the sander, the direction of the light flux may shift.

How to improve the salon

The car can be made even more cool! Do-it-yourself tuning of the Kia Spectra interior will help with this. Before starting work, it is important to study the recommendations of specialists. Every car enthusiast sees his vehicle as comfortable and reliable. The choice of tuning options can be varied.

Tuning the Kia Spectra interior, a photo of which is provided below, may involve performing the following type of work:

• LEDs are installed in the trunk;
• the fabric of the seats in the cabin is reupholstered;
• a comfortable armrest is installed;
• an air duct is installed with care for the feet of passengers who will be placed in the rear seats;
• the steering wheel can be covered with genuine leather;
• for the mirror located next to the visor that protects from the sun, you can think about lighting;
• the rear seats are equipped with a heating system;
• lighting is installed at the bottom of the cabin so that you can see the floor.