Each automaker in history has its own unique and interesting examples. For Mercedes this is the 140th “boar”, for BMW it is the M5 sedan. The domestic IL was no exception. Yes, yes, this manufacturer also has something to brag about. Few people know, but in the 90s the IZH-2126 4x4 all-wheel drive vehicle was produced. The car was built on the basis of the regular Oda and modified in several places. IZH-2126 4×4 can now be purchased on the secondary market. Why is this model so famous and what features does it have? We will talk about this in our article today.
"Ode": history
The Izh "Oda" 4x4 car became the last hatchback among the four mass models that were created in the last years of the USSR.
The car has an unusual history. While most automobile factories (including VAZ, AZLK, ZAZ) tried to move away from archaic rear-wheel drive to front-wheel drive, Izhmash took the opposite route. Initially, the experimental hatchback Izh-13 “Start” was created at the plant. This was in the mid-70s. The Ministry of Transport assessed the car with coldness. Perhaps front-wheel drive was not yet considered so promising, or certain people in the ministry simply lobbied AvtoVAZ so that no one could take away the front-wheel drive championship from the Volzhsky Plant.
Appearance
The body of a conventional single-wheel drive 5-door hatchback IZH-2126 was taken as the basis. The reader can see what its all-wheel drive modification looks like in the photo below.
First of all, the car is distinguished by a bright body kit, which gives it a more muscular shape. This aerodynamic body kit has its own name - “Nika”. However, not every IZH-2126 4x4 was produced in this form. There are also models without plastic. Externally, they look like an elevated IZh "Oda". Even the wheels were left the same - 13 inches. But what has remained unchanged is the special body shape. From the photo you can see how strongly the windshield is tilted and the sides are widened. This is not done to please the designers. Such unusual shapes made it possible to reduce the aerodynamic drag coefficient and at the same time expand the interior at the level of the shoulders of the driver and passengers. By the way, tests of all-wheel drive Izh in a wind tunnel were carried out in France on the territory.
In general, the appearance of the car deserves attention. It is not necessary to perform tuning on the IZH-2126 4×4 hatchback. The body kit doesn't seem scary or dull. IZH-2126 4×4 is a kind of rally car created for ordinary citizens. Something similar was produced at AvtoVAZ at that time. This is the Lada Tarzan, created on the basis of an ordinary eight.
Among the problems with the body, owners note poor resistance to corrosion. This problem haunts all IZH cars. Therefore, it is difficult to find a living, not rotten specimen.
8.1.19 Transfer case of 4 x 4 drive system
8.1.19. Transfer case 4 x 4 drive system
Transfer case elements
| 1 – transfer case, 2 – upper bracket, 3 – sealing ring, 4 – sealing ring of the front right axle shaft, 5 – rear intermediate bearing, | 6, 7 – round sealing ring, 8 – sealing ring of the rear drive outlet, 9 – closing plate, 10 – rear drive connector, 11 – oil level indicator |
The transfer case is located in the axis of the front drive shafts, behind the engine. It provides distribution and control of drive torque to the rear wheels through a planetary center differential. This design solution distributes the torque in the following proportion: 53% to the front wheels and 47% to the rear. The front drive axle with a classic differential divides the torque between the two front wheels. Thanks to electromagnetic blocking, the intermediate planetary gear is rigidly connected. Box type: TK2A. Removing the transfer case
| Rice. B: V – drain plug, 1 – rear engine bracket, | Rice. A: 2 – travel limiter flange |
The transfer case is removed from the bottom of the car. Removal
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| Transfer case repair Only seals and O-rings must be replaced, as these are the only ones available as spare parts. |
Recommended for production
Five years later, after minor modifications, the Izh-2126 was approved for production. At first, the model received the temporary name “Orbit”. But later it was renamed “Oda”.
The advantage of this machine was the great unification of components and assemblies with other main manufacturers of the USSR. Thus, the car was unified with the VAZ-2106, AZLK-2141, M-412 and other models. This approach allowed Izhmash to significantly save on development costs, as well as improve maintainability. The appearance of the Oda was greatly spoiled by the front optics from the VAZ-2108.
When production was established, it turned out that this rear-wheel drive car had many fans, and the assembly proceeded more steadily. Having created the basic version, the factory decided to implement all the capabilities of rear-wheel drive. This is how a pickup truck based on Oda was born - “Version”.
Salon
The interior design is typical of the nineties. The only thing that confuses me is the unprecedented shape of the steering wheel. It clearly does not fit into the overall angular style of the interior. As reviews note, the IZH-2126 4×4 is very spacious inside.
Even a tall driver will not feel the lack of free space. But that's where all the positives end. The seats are only fabric, with flat lateral support bolsters. The plastic is rough and hard and constantly rattles even in small holes. The location of the pedal assembly is very inconvenient. It takes a long time to get used to this car.
Izh ode 4x4
IZH 2126 4×4 Oda is an all-wheel drive modification of the classic IZH 2126. The model appeared as a result of tuning the regular Oda. Back in 1995, Norma-Avto CJSC produced the first version of the IZH 2126-060 4x4 based on the 213 Niva units with independent rear suspension. The engine was installed on a subframe of our own production, welded from pipes (this is generally the original design of Norma-Auto, which later migrated to the factory Oda 4x4). The front arms were installed from the Niva with a transition piece for the VAZ 2108 ball joints. The steering knuckle was a VAZ 2108.
The main work on changing the design is taking place on this model. First, the front arms began to be made unified with the single-drive model, leaving the steering knuckles from the VAZ 2108. Shock absorber struts began to be made from single-drive ones by welding the steering bipod. Increasing the ground clearance was achieved by installing a spacer between the steering knuckle and the strut. The rear axle has a slightly modified design - spacers are welded on for the springs, shock absorbers and Panhard rod to increase the body height. A “cargo” differential is installed with a gear ratio of the main pair of 4.22. On the Russian market, all-wheel drive Oda is quite rare.
Brief technical specifications
Izh 2126 4 × 4 1.6 - 157 km/h 15 with 1568 cm³ 73 9.5 l IZH 2126 4 × 4 1.7 - 157 km/h 20 with 1700 cm³ 85 9.8 l IZH 2126 4 × 4 1.8 - 157 km/h 16 with 1816 with 1816 cm³ 85 10.0 l
IZH 2126 4×4 technical characteristics:
Body type All-metal "hatchback" of the supporting type, galvanized Dimensions 4053x1660x1450 mm Ground clearance 155 mm Trunk size 958 l Curb weight 1090 kg Maximum weight 1490 kg Wheelbase 2470 mm Engine type Gasoline , four-stroke, carburetor Fuel tank volume 45 l Gearbox Mech anic, five-speed Ignition system Contactless Transfer case Mechanical, single-stage, with center gear differential and forced locking mechanism; transfer case ratio - 1.0 Front suspension Independent, MacPherson type, spring with hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers and anti-roll bar Rear suspension Dependent, link type, spring with hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers Maximum speed 130 km/h Acceleration time up to 100 km/h h 20 s
Specifications
Izh "Oda" 4x4 was manufactured in a hatchback body. The length of the body was 4068 mm, the width was 1650 mm. The height of the car reached 1450 mm. The ground clearance for a crossover is small - only 15.5 centimeters. Wheelbase – 2470 mm.
As for the engines, there were several of them. Thus, a VAZ-2106 engine with a volume of 1.6 liters and a power of 80 hp was used. With. Along with it, UZAM-331 with a volume of 1.7 liters and a power of 85 hp was installed. With. There was another AvtoVAZ unit - VAZ-2130. Volume 1.8 liters and power 79 liters. With. This unit was equipped with the Izh “Oda Fabula” 4x4 car. No injector was used here - only a carburetor. The two-liter UZAM-3320 engine had a power of 115 hp. With.
In the snow, on ice and in mud
This is the natural element for the domestic crossover. But as long as there is smooth and dry asphalt under the wheels, the car will not show any special abilities. The engines do not indulge owners with quick acceleration, the cabin is quite noisy, and the stiff suspension is also not very pleasing. Many people do not like the pedal assembly of the Izh “Oda” 4x4. But as soon as it starts snowing, the car turns into a leader on the road. While the surrounding cars travel at speeds of up to 40 km/h, Oda travels at the same high speed.
As long as the road is dry, the car will not be first in traffic light races. If you evaluate the fuel consumption of the IZH “Oda” 4x4 car and its technical characteristics, then you can forget about dynamic driving. But you just have to go beyond the asphalt, and the car’s potential will be fully revealed. Izh will pass where many ordinary cars begin to slip. Owners of all-wheel drive Oda are not worried about cross-country ability. Reviews say that the rigid suspension copes well with bumps, holes, and tram tracks. You don’t even have to carry a shovel with you – it’s not needed with all-wheel drive. It is almost impossible to park a car in urban conditions.
These are serious advantages for the Izh “Oda” 4x4 car. Reviews from the owners fully confirm this. The only negative, according to the owners, is high fuel consumption, especially in winter. But you can live with this - only expensive all-wheel drive jeeps have such capabilities. This is not available to everyone.
Dimensions, ground clearance
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The body dimensions are almost identical to the Oda. Thus, the length of the all-wheel drive Izh is 4.07 meters, width 1.65 meters, height 1.45 meters. At the same time, the IZH-2126 060 4×4 was a very light car. Its curb weight is only 980 kilograms. In terms of ground clearance, the body has been raised 6 centimeters. But the suspension elements (including axles) remained at the same level. Therefore, the fair ground clearance was only 15.5 centimeters. But the lifting angles have increased significantly due to the high location of the bumpers. The machine copes well with loose snow and wet primers.
Modernization of the front suspension of Izh 2126 4x4
IZH 2126 4×4 Oda is an all-wheel drive modification of the classic IZH 2126. The model appeared as a result of tuning the regular Oda. Back in 1995, Norma-Avto CJSC produced the first version of the IZH 2126-060 4x4 based on the 213 Niva units with independent rear suspension. The engine was installed on a subframe of our own production, welded from pipes (this is generally the original design of Norma-Auto, which later migrated to the factory Oda 4x4). The front arms were installed from the Niva with a transition piece for the VAZ 2108 ball joints. The steering knuckle was a VAZ 2108.
The main work on changing the design is taking place on this model. First, the front arms began to be made unified with the single-drive model, leaving the steering knuckles from the VAZ 2108. Shock absorber struts began to be made from single-drive ones by welding the steering bipod. Increasing the ground clearance was achieved by installing a spacer between the steering knuckle and the strut. The rear axle has a slightly modified design - spacers are welded on for the springs, shock absorbers and Panhard rod to increase the body height. A “cargo” differential is installed with a gear ratio of the main pair of 4.22. On the Russian market, all-wheel drive Oda is quite rare.
Brief technical specifications
Izh 2126 4 × 4 1.6 - 157 km/h 15 with 1568 cm³ 73 9.5 l IZH 2126 4 × 4 1.7 - 157 km/h 20 with 1700 cm³ 85 9.8 l IZH 2126 4 × 4 1.8 - 157 km/h 16 with 1816 with 1816 cm³ 85 10.0 l
IZH 2126 4×4 technical characteristics:
Body type All-metal "hatchback" of the supporting type, galvanized Dimensions 4053x1660x1450 mm Ground clearance 155 mm Trunk size 958 l Curb weight 1090 kg Maximum weight 1490 kg Wheelbase 2470 mm Engine type Gasoline , four-stroke, carburetor Fuel tank volume 45 l Gearbox Mech anic, five-speed Ignition system Contactless Transfer case Mechanical, single-stage, with center gear differential and forced locking mechanism; transfer case ratio - 1.0 Front suspension Independent, MacPherson type, spring with hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers and anti-roll bar Rear suspension Dependent, link type, spring with hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers Maximum speed 130 km/h Acceleration time up to 100 km/h h 20 s
Front suspension Izh 2126-062.
The front suspension of the Izh 2126-062 (4x4) is a combination of the suspensions of the Izh-2126 and VAZ-2108 cars: a VAZ-2108 hub is installed on standard struts and levers. In addition, the rotary pattern has been changed: the original rotary arm is welded into the lower end of the rack. Also, to increase ground clearance, spacers are installed on the shock absorber rods.
History of creation
The all-wheel drive Izh appeared as a result of tuning the regular Oda. Back in 1995, Norma-Avto CJSC produced the first version of the Izh-2126-060 4x4 based on the 213 Niva units with independent rear suspension. The engine was installed on a subframe of our own production, welded from pipes (this is generally the original design of Norma, which later migrated to the factory Oda 4x4). The front arms were installed from the Niva with a transition piece for the VAZ-2108 ball joint. Steering knuckle - VAZ-2108.
The main work on changing the design is taking place on this model. First, the front levers began to be unified with the rear-wheel drive model, leaving the steering knuckles from the VAZ-2108. Shock absorber struts began to be made from rear-wheel drive ones by welding the steering bipod. An increase in ground clearance was achieved by installing a spacer between the steering knuckle and the strut. The rear axle is from a VAZ-2106, with a slightly modified design - spacers are welded on for the springs, shock absorbers and Panhard rod to increase the body height. A “cargo” final drive with a ratio of 4.22 is installed. The front gear assembly is used from Niva 21213.
Then the drawings were transferred to IzhAvto, which produced these cars until 2004. The all-wheel drive vehicle was equipped with a 1.7-liter VAZ-21213 carburetor engine [1], an Omsk plant gearbox and an original transfer case that provided permanent all-wheel drive with the possibility of forced mechanical locking of the center differential. The car was usually equipped with the “Nika” aerodynamic body kit, thanks to which it was sometimes called “Izh Nika”.
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