Performance Software Tuning Our Volvo C30 Civic Type R Slayer Was Easy And Made A HUGE Difference

Today we're tuning our Volvo C30 to make more power and take another step to slaying the Civic Type R. As you can see this made a BIG difference. Come on a drive with us for our reaction. Spoiler alert, it's a great one.
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[@klaspeppar5619]

You should connect a battery charger/tender to the car when doing stuff like this! As a car running out of battery when loading software is never a good thing and might even brick the ECM or other modules that the software is being loaded too.

[@ShiftingLanes]

EXELLENT POINT.

[@hippieslacker6466]

For the rivalry, need to do 0-60, 60-0, slalom , then a 1/8 mile drag. Lets see the best all around, i think that c-30 will give that V-70R a good run for its money.

[@lexus_offroad_adventures]

The suspension should be seriously modified before even bothering to tangle with the Type R. Springs, rear sway bar, the Elevate rear strut brace and massive speed rear camber arms really wakes the car up.

[@ShiftingLanes]

Oh yeah. It's on the list. That and a LSD.

[@lexus_offroad_adventures]

ShiftingLanes awesome. I've yet to do a downpipe and lsd. Really looking forward to seeing the benefits on track. So stoked for this build!

[@andrewmartinez8302]

man i miss my c30 now. Don at Elevate is the man

[@michalhobson7634]

Nice work fellas. I had the same reaction when I first loaded my Elevate tune on my stock C30. Car should've come from the factory like that! The increase in throttle response was night and day for me.

[@duhduhlovo1670]

The car runs awesome with the tune 😁 I know the feeling once the c30 is tuned! 👍😎

[@adamnoel3936]

This is a really cool series. I'm getting a C30 tomorrow actually & I'm already chomping at the bit to mod it.

[@yunglivid]

I’m getting one as well but don’t know how to tune it up or mod it?? Any ideas

[@youtubasoarus]

Pretty sweet! :D Well done man.

[@Antilaakeri]

These videos are so interesting!!!

[@pillarsofnosgoth1132]

I have a 2004.5 s40 t5 that I've been working on for the last year and a half. First thing I did was a stock tune from elevate. Completely worth it! All I have left to get at this time is the lower intake manifold and catback exhaust. After that I plan on making sure it's running as best as possible and then moving forward with the k16 swap from elevate. At the point I'm at, though, it's a completely different car from stock and couldn't be happier.

[@AbalJ]

In love with this series!!! Keep it up guys!

[@ShiftingLanes]

Thanks for watching.

[@michaelshelley1289]

LOVE my C30....it's a 2008, 134000 miles and runs like a top!!! I hated it when i first got it because it wasn't a stick but it grew on me after about 4 years....now i won't get rid of it until it gets rid of me!

[@astronut06]

I'm so excited!

[@payoneer88]

I had a 2.0 back in 2009. I'm planning now to buy a 2012 T5 Manual and modify it as I wanted some years ago. It would be the new classic for me

[@THEGHOSTSLAVE]

Looks fun guys!

[@martinkarafin4640]

Am I the only one who actually likes the key P1 Volvos come with?

[@iggy151]

I like it too. Its weird....the kinda weird that makes it loveable

[@michalhobson7634]

I don't mind it, but it's friggin huge and oddly shaped...that's my only gripe is getting the thing out of my pocket.

[@romanvejar5985]

My experience with Elevate tune is phenomenal..... went from being a semi quick 4 door s40 to a whole different car. Power comes on hard at 3k and just pulls lol plus tune adapts pretty well to any other mods done. Only issue I had was factory CBV wasnt enough to keep up with higher boost and aggressive shifting it would fall off and seemed to stay open if I shifted a lil to quick haha.

[@markchip1]

And reliability??

[@romanvejar5985]

Have about 10k on it and not a single problem lol my mpgs went down 😂😂 only because my foot got heavier but not a single problem from the actual tune

[@romanvejar5985]

mcgherkinstudios yeah it would immediately come back......I guess pressure was too much for stock CBV so it would hold it open. It hits about 19 psi car has downpipe, exhaust, CAI, plus just replaced almost all wear parts and AFR’s are very clean which is awesome lol

[@luisdelpozo9674]

@@romanvejar5985all those from elevate?

[@ahernia911]

Watching this video after the new tires being mounted gave some new expectations for this channel. #1) You are def more confident speaking when someone else is present. Advise when you make more videos, talk as a team or something. 2) The drone footage is fantastic 3) Doing some objective baselining of G-forces in a defined route would serve as a welcome indication of progress for the tire, suspension, and driving dynamics. The car sounds good!

[@ShiftingLanes]

is for the feedback. Hoping to get better with each video.

[@arschkopp]

18:54 Well, the "problem" with the seatbelts you are referring to is actually due to the seat belt pretensioner. It is a feature wich should keep you in the right position in your seat, in the probability event of a collision... maybe you are hitting your brakes too hard, the car registers the "high" g-forces and it just wants to protect you ... and hug you tightly ;-) The seat belt pretensioner reacts to high forces while cornering, braking or accelerating.

[@DaleBrose]

I appreciate this video and based on your recommendation I've made several attempts to contact Elevate. They don't answer their phone and they have not responded to my questions in email. Can't say I'm very impressed with Elevate at this point. While it may be more expensive for me to do so, at least I can expect a better level of service if I take my C30 to my local Volvo dealership to get the software upgrade.

[@filip2529]

Do a drag race, I would pick the V70R cuz it's more practical and it just feels more "Volvo"

[@iggy151]

The rear seats of the c30 fold down to give a surprising amount of rear storage space. It wears its name well :)

[@twistedsanity623]

Very nice. I'm getting the Elevate tune for my C30 T5 early next year... Can't wait.

[@ShiftingLanes]

You won’t be disappointed! What a difference.

[@centsam5947]

just make sure you get a 3 inch downpipe the rest of the stock exhaust is good for like 350hp but the downpipe limits you to about 280

[@twistedsanity623]

Centsam5 I do have 3" DP and 2.5" exhaust.

[@centsam5947]

@@twistedsanity623 Should be sorted then

[@twistedsanity623]

Centsam5 thanks

[@albester2006]

BEAUTY!

[@thatsnotright7260]

Love your channel and follow you guys on fb, I myself have a p3 v70 with a d4 that I’m going to tune

[@ShiftingLanes]

Nice!!!

[@eric_b_]

10:36 "Happens to have a PC." ...i lol'ed...

[@jamiechristie8658]

Notification Deh yah 🤘💯

[@dilbertlee]

I like the video u tell me more then I ever known and now u make me want to do that to my Volvo xc90 I need more mil out of my car

[@UrbanRican74]

awesomeness .... wish tune u got? so far u have downpipe and exhaust right? thannks in adavance .... i have downpipe and custom exhaust ... this weekend getting air intake wish i been thinking it for later

[@ProtoFalcon07]

I still love, and want an Evo IV GSR...but there's NOTHING like the sound of fivetech. And I'm glad I still got my 2001 S60 "Jody". :D

[@vincedavies9848]

i lv the v70 i have t5 1 its awsome im gonna mod the hell out ov it lol but gonna take me ages got bigger waste gate an straight through exhaust that made big differance 😁

[@willriley1619]

I remember the days if you wanted good power in your Volvo you had to get Civinco which was the best for Volvo 5 cylinders because built in Sweden with T5s in mind. Now Tuner pro apparently can get the job done. Any tunes that don't void warranties? I've heard IPD doesn't but please correct me if I'm wrong.

[@MountTinMan]

I really want to love your channel. I think you guys have some really great ideas and I’d love to see them play out. My hesitation is...you guys really, really over-explain everything. It’s a lot of talk before anything gets done. I don’t know what the demographic of your viewers is but I’m guessing they are fairly knowledgeable. Over half of this video was just talk before any mods. I feel like you guys have found the direction you’d like to go in (Volvos, awesome!), now let’s get down to business and leave the over explanation to responding to questions in the comments!

[@AmenBlue]

all the torque

[@MrHoftijzer]

Awesome video, I want...

[@fabianoregon]

They joke about the seatbelts but I had a head on collision with my previous s40 t5 awd 6spd and didn't hit the airbag. Seatbelt kept me firmly in my seat.

[@justinnation9793]

Does this allow you to change the tune on the tuner when you add more car components or is it just what your car is right now and you get that tune?

[@nboy7]

Damn i miss that sound. My new Polestar S60 sounds pretty lame in comparison to my old C30. The tuned T5 felt better on hard acceleration. Maybe it wasnt faster...but it sure as hell felt fast.

[@klaspeppar5619]

nboy7 sounds like I’m not the only one that thought and still thinks that “new” VEA in-line 4 does not in any way shape or form sound as good as the older B5254, B5244 or B5204.

[@willriley1619]

nboy7 I know yours isn't the turbo+supercharged+electric motor, but if you haven't heard those yet they sound kind of like a jet plane. One of the most unique sounds I've ever heard coming from a car.

[@nboy7]

@@willriley1619 I have the 2.0L twin charged carbon final edition. It sounds okay for a 4 pot, got some mild supercharger whine and the startup noise is decent, but otherwise its not very dramatic. Handles well and looks nice though, but it lacks the character of the older cars, doesnt feel like a Volvo, feels like an Audi or Merc 2.0L.

[@willriley1619]

nboy7 Yeah I understand what your saying completely especially with the feel of an Audi. With the T8 however the electric battery noise covers up some of the 4 cylinder noise and with the turbo, supercharger, and batteries it kind of makes it sound link some sort of small jet.

[@user-nc9zl1jw8o]

@@nboy7 Yeah, you're right. Soundwise it's not anything awesome but anything else is just fcking awesome. I love that car and for me it's best sounding inline 4pot. Once you open the valves it sounds great but yeah. These 5pots or the 6pots sounded better.

[@FaithinThoth]

Try different air filters and show how and what make the best flow and power gains.

[@frally1000]

I have a 2007 S40 T5 can you guys flash it for me? How much bro? Great video thanks

[@quikgt]

Nice; but hope you have gauges that monitor afr’s and knock. That’s ALWAYS the first mod!

[@eaglewi]

Can you use a short throw shifter from a focus in that car?

[@phlogistonstudio8261]

I know this is an old video, but was wondering if anyone knows if the elevate ECU tune is better than the factory Polestar tune, or if they’re about the same? I’ve got the polestar tune already and don’t want to make it less powerful or otherwise break something.

[@JD-rq7il]

You guys need to make sure to get a limited slip on that bad boy

[@markchip1]

Is it raining or is there a SETI receiver in your garage?

[@AB-hx9hs]

What can I do to my 2002 V70 station wagon Non turbo at a reasonable cost ?? Thank you.

[@Korruptionen]

Nice work! Car sounds really healthy.

[@tylersmith-santana5633]

As far as comfort and road noise how do the v70r and C30 Compare.

[@adamweintraub6274]

Brother vs Brother!

[@gabrielmallette9018]

Any issues with the tunes? Reliability wise

[@dilbertlee]

Do I need to put cold air intake in my car to get more power

[@JamieMcClanahan]

Can you tell me why my 06 S60 25T front tires rub both tires rub when I turn them left and right and how would I fix it ? Thank you for your channel.

[@ShiftingLanes]

How big are the tires and rim? I ran 245/40/18 on my c30 and they rubbed at full lock.

[@LavisshTv]

Which is better Hilton or Elevate?

[@mclste]

I don’t know if it’s the same but my focus had to get a “block mod” to strengthen the block up for more power. The c30 might already have it done or didn’t need it

[@ShiftingLanes]

From a very trusted source, the short term mods we have planned dont require the block mod. New turbo may be a different story. That said down the line I'm going to at least do shims and probably sleeves.

[@jessewildman1292]

DTCs stands for diagnostic trouble codes. Basically any codes thrown by any modules.

[@Antilaakeri]

Ofcourse! siblingrivalry

[@brisolaslip]

On the elevate tune , do you know how much PSI its pushing ? Thank you

[@ShiftingLanes]

On my last dyno run I was touching 15.

[@filmart430]

So after you flash the ecu then what do you do with the elevate? Are you able to “rent it” to friends that have a c30 or can it only be used for a specific vin number vehicle?

[@ShiftingLanes]

As far as I know they're vin specific. The handheld can be reused but you'd have to reload a tune.

[@ProverbofLando]

I’m eventually going to do the Elevate exhaust since that’s the only add on that would work for an automatic c30 besides the Volvo Polestar. Regardless, I’m really glad you guys are working on a c30. It’s an underrated gem of a car. It’s not perfect but it is a good balance of sporty fun with that Volvo safe and sturdy feel. The design is still among the most unique yet clean looking designs all these years later. I wish they continued to update it but keeping the form factor. The new Volvo’s have those gorgeous Thor’s hammer headlights that I wish my c30 had. Other than that, I’m going to keep it until it dies.

[@quikgt]

ProverbofLando Are the auto trans sturdy on the C30?

[@michalhobson7634]

Everything that will work on the standard C30 will work on the auto (minus clutch and other trans related mods). I personally run an ATP downpipe with a Milltek exhaust. All of Elevates products will work. I have their tune, turbo intake pipe, tcv, upper intake manifold, rear strut tower...

[@ProverbofLando]

quikgt I find it to be. I have a 2008 and I sometimes can feel it’s age but I keep up with the maintenance so it’s stays sharp.

[@ProverbofLando]

Michal Hobson Thanks. The Elevate guys (from their head office) said not to expect a lot of extra gains beyond the Polestar in the third gear and beyond range, which is where the real power is. I like the pull and kick in the first two gears right now and sometimes the nice surprise at 3000rpm when on the highway. They told me the best update to compliment my Polestar tune would be their exhaust. Hopefully I get some added hp and some nice sound. However, I’ll ask them about the specific updates you made and see what they say.

[@ProverbofLando]

Michal Hobson also I’m in California and they told me a lot of their products won’t allow me to pass a smog test. The exhaust is legal for California.

[@jaurrietalejandro]

Sorry guys, im looking to but a Volvo C30 T5 here in Spain and i want to know what is the correct name of the motor? I would like yo read more about this engine.

[@MB1Billion]

Does Elevate have a Tune for 2006 XC90 T5?

[@gilgomes312]

I have a c30 1.6D 2007 it fits to it???

[@hpniemi]

I have heard my c30 t5 2009 cannot be programmed via obd interface but the ecu needs to be removed. How do u see that is there difference between c30 models here?

[@ShiftingLanes]

There shouldn't be any difference apart from the face lift. Either way you should have no problem using the same tuning method I used.

[@dudeshark2471]

I terms of straight line the C30 would have to really put in work to compete. Around track tho it'd be much more comparable.

[@MotoMedicine904]

This car is in NJ ehhhhhhh 🤔 I'm around central NJ.

[@jackdaniels7746]

Hi..I have same 2008 model Volvo C30..2.4i. It is a strong 💪🏻 vehicle but the issue is when I accelerate it seems like a blockage.. not as smooth as other cars. I feel like the gas is not flowing properly so the vehicle runs only after the car paddle is pressed for some time..let’s say 3-4 sec for the vehicle to run and perform in that particular gear.. it’s automatic though. Pls suggest your experience

[@ShiftingLanes]

I would start with your airflow sensors then look at coils/plugs. If that doesnt fix it injectors/fuel pump.

[@antimatter3231]

Can I use it on my s60r?

[@HMartindeCampo]

Put on some Ferrada FR2 rims!

[@blakewoodard5921]

Are you and elevate planning on doing any giveaways for this series? I’m building an 2005 Volvo S40 T5 awd manual.

[@jgkg2784]

Blake Woodard I have same 05 s40 t5 awd 6 speed with sum bolt ons and a elevate tune

[@hesselboersma3879]

Hey man love ur vids man they're really good. But pls fix you're mic

[@alanOHALAN]

how much is the tune?

[@FaithinThoth]

Either way the dirty 30 can launch pretty good.

[@stefankoles]

The joy on your faces made my day

[@ShiftingLanes]

It’s seriously a big difference! Love this tune and this little car

[@ionclimbs]

are you going to do a k16? i feel like that would be the only real way to beat a type r. k16 and some cams

[@ShiftingLanes]

It's on the list.

[@chrisbaxter5041]

I understand what your saying but would a focus ST map work the same

[@ShiftingLanes]

If it's the same motor, ecu, turbo etc I dont see why not.

[@Mk5_Life]

Yes#siblingrivalry

[@jlwannebo]

Hilton of Elevate?

[@AnilKumar-yn6ns]

C30 vs v70 and the s60 drag race

[@ganuv]

Seems like elevate doesn’t make a tuner for all Volvo’s, I went on the site and there is nothing for 2013 s60 t6 .. Pretty disappointing

[@iggy151]

So i noticed you dont currently have plans to step up to a different turbo. Is that a thing or...?

[@Eastcoastcarclub]

iggy151 I feel like it’s better to just max out everything with the stock turbo

[@MountainPF]

The car is equipped with a turbofold. You’d have to have a custom manifold to run a different turbo.

[@pillarsofnosgoth1132]

Matvey Kulgavyy not necessarily. There's the k16 turbofold that was used on the European focus rs 500 which shares the same engine and there are kits for a bolt on swap with larger injectors, different wastegate, etc. a supposed bump of well over 100hp. AND elevate makes a tune for it!

[@VC301000]

Will this tune increase the fuel consumption?

[@ShiftingLanes]

Yes. Anytime you increase boost, power etc, mpg goes down. Good thing I only have a 1 mile commute.

[@jamiechristie8658]

You guys should definitely do a #siblingrivalry race. A best out of three drag race, and if possible a circuit to see how the cars are different and similar. I personally have my money on the v40 because I love older Volvos😇❤💯 LET'S DO IT💪😌🤘

[@ShiftingLanes]

Hell yea! Though we don’t have a v40 😂

[@1300mer]

There is also piggyback tuning ;)

[@QBallRacing]

how much more horepower does the tune give the engine???

[@ShiftingLanes]

We’ll find out when we head back to the dyno. Video coming soon!

[@npne1253]

HRAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheDalton98]

Love your videos mate...... get a new mic setup though

[@neovenom9833]

yes please, the audio is 2002.

[@FaithinThoth]

I got money on the c30'!

[@rickymccall1734]

As an owner of a S60R with a stage 1 tune and a C30 with a stage 2 tune I'd say the C30 is "quicker" but the S60R definitely has more raw, nasty to it! (My tunes are not Elevate) Never done them against each other though! Looking forward to that.

[@Darylrb1983]

I need a c30

[@RawShogun]

But i love my key fob!

[@AwdSeth_]

Yet getting all the other products before tuning helps with power

[@ShiftingLanes]

This is only the first part. We will tune again after more parts go on. We’re not just going to raw power but also showing what can be done steal world

[@forwhatitsworth364]

Dev con and shim a white block.

[@rowboyto156]

e85 tune would give you more power

[@alanOHALAN]

you got redeyes

[@michael7324]

The C30, the V70R and the new addition to the garage, the S60R. Put the three head to head.

[@ShiftingLanes]

That is ABSOLUTELY going to happen.

[@dildobaggins069]

Well if you want to part with the v70r hit me up

[@micahb5659]

I worry about elevate tunes

[@pillarsofnosgoth1132]

Micah B I've been running mine for a year and half, and good so far, but obviously only time will tell.

[@nboy7]

I ran a elevate tune on my c30 for years, T5 automatic. Absolutely zero problems. I did change to a Polestar map later on due to Elevates map using up all the boost too early in the rpm range causing the car to feel relatively weak near redline. Also fuel consumption on the Elevate tune is very heavy.

[@michalhobson7634]

Been running the Elevate tune for about 5 years and 100,000 miles with zero issues.

[@Robin-pt9zd]

I dont wanna be rude but the sound on your videos is so bad :( only the videos on the c30. Otherwise I love the Volvo videos! (Im from sweden i guess thats why i love Volvos)

[@cjlsniper]

These videos feel so drawn out like just put a big ass turbo and tune for it in and be done with it lol

[@KeithJenkinsvideos]

I am 15 minutes from GW, can I borrow your tuner box?

[@ShiftingLanes]

Sure. Keep in mind all the tunes are vin specific.

[@RawShogun]

Sell me your Midirs! (stock wheels)