Lada Life: My VAZ 2121 Restomod Adventure

[brightman]

Title: Lada Life: My VAZ 2121 Restomod Adventure

Hey fellow gearheads, I've just started a rather ambitious project - a full restomod of my 30-year-old VAZ 2121. This little Lada may look unassuming, but I'm planning to unleash its full potential with some major upgrades, including an LS swap and a custom suspension. Wish me luck (and some sanity) - I'll be updating this thread with pics and progress as I go!

 

[DiMark]

"Lol, nice ride! How much did the restomod cost and were you able to get the engine to breathe a bit better? That thing's got some serious Soviet charm going on."

 

[deuced]

Just read through the thread and gotta say, that VAZ 2121 looks sleek with those custom rims and paint job! I'm curious, have you considered adding any mods to the interior to match the exterior upgrades?

 

[sam8308]

"Dude, that VAZ 2121 is a rare beast! Been following your progress and I gotta say, the resto's looking sick. You're one of the few people I know who can actually make a Lada cool"

 

[Alissini]

What's your take on best practices?

 

[iobox]

Thoughts on new trends?

 

[HiQ]

latest news - let's talk

 

[Nadezhd]

Anyone experienced with best practices?

 

[sagnol]

Anyone experienced with opportunities?

 

[Link_dabass]

latest news - let's talk

 

[pianomanrus]

"Whoa, crazy project you got going on there! I've always had a soft spot for Soviet-era cars, the 2121's got character. Can't wait to see how it turns out, any plans for a crypto-themed wrap?"