Suspension tweaks for V40 2.0T

Jun 22nd, 2006, 21:50

Hi

What's the easiest and way to make my V40 2.0T handle a bit better, especially in the body roll and low gear traction departments? It's currently on Yokohama 195s, which are pretty good so I don't think the answer is just bigger wheels and tyres. Would like to do a few track days in it and just get more out of fast road driving. Straight line performance is fine, but it lets itself down a bit on the twiddly bits!

Thanks

swautos · Jun 23rd, 2006, 21:04

Hi

I suggest a lower H-Frame strut brace as the first mod. This allows the power to be put down far better and improves the handling aswell.

Thanks Stuart

Dan F · Jun 23rd, 2006, 21:29

Do you have a strut tower brace? If not, get one. It is easily the most straightforward improvement I did to my 2.0T's handling.
Gorgeousgeorge has my old strut brace on his V40 now, I think pics of it in his engine bay are in his gallery.
What is a lower H frame strut brace Stuart? Never heard of one of those, is it a thicker 'sway bar' to use the American vernacular?
Dan.

Rooster · Jun 25th, 2006, 14:42

As above buy a strut tower brace, volvo do one but its not cheap but it is well worth the money

Jun 26th, 2006, 21:36

Thanks chaps. That's given some interesting food for thought, as previously I'd only thought of suspension mods as being concerned with springs, dampers and ride height. To get a desired result with what seems to be a relatively simple modifications is good news. Thanks again..

Jun 22nd, 2006, 21:50	#1
2volvos Guest Location:	Suspension tweaks for V40 2.0T Hi What's the easiest and way to make my V40 2.0T handle a bit better, especially in the body roll and low gear traction departments? It's currently on Yokohama 195s, which are pretty good so I don't think the answer is just bigger wheels and tyres. Would like to do a few track days in it and just get more out of fast road driving. Straight line performance is fine, but it lets itself down a bit on the twiddly bits! Thanks

Jun 23rd, 2006, 21:04	#2
swautos Member Last Online: Aug 23rd, 2008 16:36 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: biddenden	Better Handling Hi I suggest a lower H-Frame strut brace as the first mod. This allows the power to be put down far better and improves the handling aswell. Thanks Stuart __________________ The UKs Fastest Volvo Tuner! www.swautos.co.uk www.volvo-tech.co.uk

Jun 25th, 2006, 14:42	#4
Rooster Speed freak Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2020 22:04 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yorkshire	As above buy a strut tower brace, volvo do one but its not cheap but it is well worth the money __________________ 04 XC90 D5 --- Big bus 00 pug 306HDi --- Run about 88 pug 309GTi --- Project track car 07 CB600 Hornet --- 2 wheel fun

Jun 23rd, 2006, 21:29	#3
Dan F Premier Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2008 13:05 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Worcs	Do you have a strut tower brace? If not, get one. It is easily the most straightforward improvement I did to my 2.0T's handling. Gorgeousgeorge has my old strut brace on his V40 now, I think pics of it in his engine bay are in his gallery. What is a lower H frame strut brace Stuart? Never heard of one of those, is it a thicker 'sway bar' to use the American vernacular? Dan.

Jun 26th, 2006, 21:36	#5
2volvos Guest Location:	Thanks chaps. That's given some interesting food for thought, as previously I'd only thought of suspension mods as being concerned with springs, dampers and ride height. To get a desired result with what seems to be a relatively simple modifications is good news. Thanks again..

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