Introduction Hello, if you want to add aftermarket buttons to your climate control/center console, but you aren't sure what to expect/how to do it/how much space you have for your buttons, I am making this post to compile some (hopefully) helpful info. My climate control is 05-09 style, But I think...

Hi I wanted to post some personal/unprofessional notes about adding an aftermarket amplifier to the Volvo factory radio. You can install an amplifier that increases power to your cabin speakers or powers a subwoofer but keep the stock radio. Crutchfield says it's not possible, but it is with some w...

I have a theory which is that there are some air vents behind the dash where the radio is and Volvo used the foam gaskets in them. There's a huge heater air box directly behind the radio with foam gaskets, that you can obviously see behind the radio, and even see that parts are missing or crumbling....

Interesting history tidbit: Some of the first generations of the Ford Explorer were death traps. They reduced the amount of strength in the roof after its initial release, despite engineers concerns, probably in order to save weight and increase fuel economy. They made it so bad that it'll crumple l...