Elevate Performance Sport Exhaust

Of all the bolt-on parts on my car, many are from the Elevate catalog; my favorite being their catback exhaust system.

Designed as three pieces which clamp together, anyone can install this exhaust in their own driveway.  While it delivers a wonderful note upon acceleration, it is not too obnoxious at highway cruising speeds.  Performance gains can also be expected thanks to the high flow muffler, 3" diameter piping, and light weight stainless steel construction.  

Please visit FCP Euro to read my extensive Elevate Exhaust System Review for P1 Vehicles.

The following videos are examples of the Elevate exhaust system in action:

Stock downpipe and stock exhaust:

Stock downpipe and Elevate catback:

Elevate downpipe and Elevate catback:

Keep Calm and Keep Cool

Here in Atlanta, August is one of the hottest months of the year.  The last thing you want is a malfunctioning air conditioner!  Unfortunately, many Volvo owners will discover that their AC begins working intermittently when they try to operate it on full blast.

Most likely, the problem is due to the wearing of the AC compressor clutch.  As time goes on, the clutch wears away and the gap between clutch and the compressor increases.  What starts as intermittent problem will eventually become worse; the AC may only function for a few minutes before blowing warm air through the vents.

Luckily, it is a relatively easy do-it-yourself fix to correct the gap between the compressor and the clutch.  Please visit FCP Euro to read my recent article on How to Fix an Intermittent AC and watch the following video for my step by step tutorial.