How much louder than stock would you say the Elevate system is? Any drone? From the video it sounds like a lower sound (more bass) but not actually much louder at all.

 

It's a LOT louder when revving and under acceleration. I'm not certain how I could convey its loudness over the internet since it depends on how loud you turn up the sound on whatever device you're using. LOL. Definitely a significantly lower exhaust note as you noted. At cruising speed it's as silent as the stock exhaust until you accelerate. At lower speeds, say around 40, there is a bit of drone. I just drove about 500 miles today so I really had a good chance to test it out under most circumstances.

 

Looks (and sounds) fantastic!

 

Fantastic man! I believe this is the only video of the elevate exhaust system on the v8

 

Agreed. I couldn't find a video or sound clip anywhere of the Elevate exhaust on a V8 before I bought it. It definitely was a gamble.

 

Looks and sounds GREAT! Congrats!

 

Do you carry the same exhaust for the XC90 V8? Same price?

 

It's an Elevate exhaust, so you'd have to ask them, but I don't believe they make an exhaust for the XC90 V8. I went with the OEM sport exhaust for my XC90.

 

Sounds amazing!!

 

Mike, would this exhaust fit a 3.2?


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Mike, would this exhaust fit a 3.2?

They say it fits T6 and V8 models:
http://elevatecars.com/elevate-volvo-s80-awd-sport-exhaust-system

If my memory is correct, early 3.2 cars do not have the bumper cutouts for tips sticking straight back, instead the tips are hidden and point down. Also, the rear suspension is different (being FWD not AWD) so the exhaust routing in that area is likely very different as well.

 

Does this set off any type of "Check Engine Light" or anything like that?

 

This is all cat-back (post O2 sensors) so no.

 

Here's another video that I took with a bit of driving. The windows are down about half way in this video.

Professional driver. Closed course. Don't try this at home. Blah blah blah.

The Check Engine Light in the video is unrelated to the exhaust. I apologize for the crappy video and sound quality. I took this with my iPhone while holding it in my hand along with the steering wheel. I ordered a suction mount for my GoPro so I can stick it on the rear bumper and get a REAL sound clip.

 

Would love to hear an in-car recording with windows up, just a 0-60 run in automatic mode. As it is, again it only sounds barely louder than stock (well, stock with center resonator delete that I'm used to now haha). Here's a reminder of what that sounds like:

 

I dunno, to me it sounds like it's a whole lot louder than stock. What device are you listening on?

 

It's significantly louder than stock. Remember, you can't really gauge the volume without hearing in person since you can adjust the volume on whatever device you're using. I wish I could bring the car to Carlisle, but I have a commitment to show one of my other cars in the invitational section.

 

Oh, and I'll work on getting you a windows up 0-60 in auto mode. I need to break out the go pro and get some better pics. The iphone isnt cutting it.

 

I haven't been able to get the acceleration video I promised yet, but this is one I took of accelerating from about 60 to 90mph on the highway. The windows are up. Transmission is in Auto mode with Four-C set on Sport.

I'd just like to add that it is significantly louder than the stock exhaust. You can choose whether or not you'd like to believe me, but it is. It's not annoyingly loud, but it definitely gets attention. On the highway at cruising speed, it's about as quiet as stock.

 

That sounds excellent. I think it is easier to tell it's louder than stock from this video than the earlier one.

 

That sounds amazing! Makes my dad's XJR sound wimpy in comparison.

 

Thanks for the compliment! I recently had an 04 XJR and the S80 definitely is a lot louder and meaner sounding!

 

Hey Guys,

FCPEURO.COM now includes the Elevate line including this exhaust system. You can check it out here. For other Elevate products on our site simply search "Elevate" or click here

Jason

 

Jason-

I sent an email to FCP a couple of months ago inquiring about the availability of the S80 Elevate wing, but never got a response. I didn't try again as I figured if it was available I would have heard something. I just figured I'd let you know since you went out of your way to promote the availability of Elevate products in the thread I started. If it's available, I'm a buyer.

 

No response here, either. Bummer.

 

So I I bought this exhaust system and attempted to install it last night, the only problem is it appears the hanger for the Y-pipe section is in the wrong place. Did you run into this with your install? Or am I just missing something?

Picture of issue: http://i.imgur.com/bKSRj54.jpg

 

Any news? I was thinking of getting their exhaust system for my 2007 Volvo S80 V8 but now I'm a bit worried.