So in order to kind of make this a one stop shop for Focus RS info as the name is so clear, I will add all my info I know about the conversion so far. I got the install done on the front this weekend with the blue calipers. Below is the parts list I […]
MAHWAH, NJ (Jan. 21, 2025) – Volvo Car USA announced today complete pricing for the Swedish brand’s 2025 model year lineup of luxury vehicles in the U.S., highlighted by the introduction of two new fully electric SUVs: the Volvo EX90 and EX30. Continuing towards electrification Volvo Cars continues to support customers on their journey toward […]
I have yet to drive an XC60 T8 hybrid, but have a few questions. Is it possible to drive in electric-only mode until the battery is depleted? By “electric-only” I mean the gas engine doesn’t provide ANY assist or turn itself on, no matter how much power you command through the throttle. NO. You can […]
Thanks for the help, everyone. Once again, SwedeSpeed members are more helpful than Volvo. I was driving from South Dakota to Colorado today for a week of vacation in the mountains with my family. The trunk was packed to the roof and everyone was tired of driving when I pulled into a gas station in […]
Fantastic post. +1 and Thank you. I too, am ‘that way inclined’ to do my own car maintenance. And I too, have nice soft hands from IT work [emoji6]This post led me on a day of discovery…some may say wasted [emoji6]…because it seriously has been a whole Sunday: 8am to 7pm!…I could have mowed the […]
As the title explains, I wanted to give my impressions on the TDI box which I recently installed. My car is a normal T6, without the P* tune. My only other relevant upgrade would be the GFB DV+ diverter valve. I have the 91 octane version because I am in California and do not have […]
Hello all I recently completed a manual swap on my R and the wiring was kind of confusing. Since there was no references on here I decided to post up something to help others out. This ONLY applies for 2006 R’s so if you have another year you need to download the wiring diagrams and […]
As part of a shakedown, I spent a nice weekend at Willow Springs International Raceway. The temperature was in the mid to low 90’s. Overall, the car performed better than expected. Following is a summary of things that worked well and things that require improvement. The Good• The weight loss was very noticeable. In total, […]
Finally, I’ve put the instructions needed for installing AA/AC in a 2015.5+ P3 Volvo into writing. Thank you all for your patience I hope this helps some of you achieve what I did on a budget. Time to complete: 90 min to 2hr What you’ll need: T20 Torx bit Trim removal tool (included in box) […]
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