S40 T5 adjust camber

domhart10 · Aug 6th, 2019, 13:20

Hello, have recently been looking at adjusting the camber on the car and I have no idea about any of this stuff at all really. I have had a look at a few products, one in the below link. If anyone knows anything about adjusting cambers on these cars or these kits it would be great to know!

https://www.partsforvolvosonline.com...oducts_id=8247

Looking to get as best grip for cornering etc rather than straight line.

FunkyMelon · Aug 6th, 2019, 14:05

I honestly wouldn't even attempt doing this yourself.

Take it somewhere with a 4 wheel hunter alignment system and tell them what you want, let them do it properly.

Also, from past experience, 90% of the time something in the suspension area will require huge amounts of penetrating oil and lots of patience and heat to undo.

Welton · Aug 6th, 2019, 15:11

I remember something on here, where if you lower this platform then the adjustable rear camber arms are recommended.

Trouble is what angles would you ask for the wheels to be set at? I guess track day cars are set up using trial and error? inner tyre wear would not be the first priority but max grip would be.

I'm sure member 't5 monkey' had the full adjustable set up, be worth searching his posts I don't see him around here anymore

domhart10 · Aug 6th, 2019, 16:00

Thanks Funky, defenitly wouldnt do this myself but defenitly looking to improve the grip of the car for cornering.

Welton I think T5 Monkey sold his car on, never spoke to him but I know the guy he sold it to ... im pretty sure its his car. plate is T5 GFT? S40 T5 in a yellowish green colour? The guy has literally just done the K16 upgrade as well and I will be running a similar map to him but he is runnin newman cams.

Will be looking at polybushes but wanted to know if the camber could be adjusted on the front and rear.

SD40 · Aug 8th, 2019, 14:57

just a thought... try Googling for adjustable camber arms - S40.

if they are for sale Google will find it..

or if you are really keen, find someone with a lathe and get some cam bolts made. I made quite a few adjustable suspension parts for my Impreza.

Aug 6th, 2019, 13:20	#1
domhart10 Volvo S40 Last Online: Yesterday 11:56 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Chichester	S40 T5 adjust camber Hello, have recently been looking at adjusting the camber on the car and I have no idea about any of this stuff at all really. I have had a look at a few products, one in the below link. If anyone knows anything about adjusting cambers on these cars or these kits it would be great to know! https://www.partsforvolvosonline.com...oducts_id=8247 Looking to get as best grip for cornering etc rather than straight line. __________________ ----------------------------------------- Current: 2009 Volvo S40 T5 Progress Thread: https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=271945 Previous Volvo: 2008 S40 SE Lux R Design 2.0D

Aug 6th, 2019, 14:05	#2
FunkyMelon Master Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2024 16:24 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: South	I honestly wouldn't even attempt doing this yourself. Take it somewhere with a 4 wheel hunter alignment system and tell them what you want, let them do it properly. Also, from past experience, 90% of the time something in the suspension area will require huge amounts of penetrating oil and lots of patience and heat to undo. __________________ 2006 Volvo S40 T5 SE Sport

Aug 6th, 2019, 15:11	#3
Welton Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Market Harborough	I remember something on here, where if you lower this platform then the adjustable rear camber arms are recommended. Trouble is what angles would you ask for the wheels to be set at? I guess track day cars are set up using trial and error? inner tyre wear would not be the first priority but max grip would be. I'm sure member 't5 monkey' had the full adjustable set up, be worth searching his posts I don't see him around here anymore __________________ 2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?)

Aug 6th, 2019, 16:00	#4
domhart10 Volvo S40 Last Online: Yesterday 11:56 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Chichester	Thanks Funky, defenitly wouldnt do this myself but defenitly looking to improve the grip of the car for cornering. Welton I think T5 Monkey sold his car on, never spoke to him but I know the guy he sold it to ... im pretty sure its his car. plate is T5 GFT? S40 T5 in a yellowish green colour? The guy has literally just done the K16 upgrade as well and I will be running a similar map to him but he is runnin newman cams. Will be looking at polybushes but wanted to know if the camber could be adjusted on the front and rear. __________________ ----------------------------------------- Current: 2009 Volvo S40 T5 Progress Thread: https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=271945 Previous Volvo: 2008 S40 SE Lux R Design 2.0D

Aug 8th, 2019, 14:57	#5
SD40 New Member Last Online: Nov 13th, 2023 18:30 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Aberdeenshire	just a thought... try Googling for adjustable camber arms - S40. if they are for sale Google will find it.. or if you are really keen, find someone with a lathe and get some cam bolts made. I made quite a few adjustable suspension parts for my Impreza. __________________ Wife told me to buy a sensible car....

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