S80: General - XC70 - Polestar at 90,000 miles??????

Bulleidboy · Jun 16th, 2023, 08:51

My 2010 XC70 (205) needs is aircon looking at. While in the dealers would it be worth having the Polestar upgrade fitted with 90K on the clock. The car is well maintained and runs well - except for the aircon!

Bonefishblues · Jun 16th, 2023, 09:47

Yes, no issue with the car & 90K miles, but rather depends on what the cost is (at least it would to me). If too high, and I wanted the performance boost (like optimisation, but much cheaper

) then I'd be looking at outfits like Celtic for a remap.

Familyman 90 · Jun 16th, 2023, 10:37

I had Polestar on my XC90 D5, can highly recommend it. It integrates the gearbox program like no one else has managed, so while you can get maps with a little more peak shove none are as smooth and seamless as the Polestar one.

simboc2004 · Jun 16th, 2023, 18:01

I had my V70 D3 boosted (not Polestar as unavailable from them, but to a similar power output as the D3 available (as a D4) in V50s in 2011) - mileage then, 110,000, now 160,000. It revolutionised the drive and I would do it again every time. With a free flow exhaust (BSR) and air filter (ITG) I have a car that drives really nicely, with plenty of pick up and go.

Bulleidboy · Jun 17th, 2023, 09:17

Many thanks for the replies - I will investigate cost.

reggit · Jun 17th, 2023, 09:30

Got it put on mine earlier in the year at 180,000. No problems.

Got it at Lloyd volvo in Carlisle when they were doing their cheap offer. Possibly worth calling around to see if there are any offers around.

bananarama · Jun 28th, 2023, 10:26

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Originally Posted by simboc2004

I had my V70 D3 boosted (not Polestar as unavailable from them, but to a similar power output as the D3 available (as a D4) in V50s in 2011) - mileage then, 110,000, now 160,000. It revolutionised the drive and I would do it again every time. With a free flow exhaust (BSR) and air filter (ITG) I have a car that drives really nicely, with plenty of pick up and go.

It's a shame they don't do a Polestar for the 163 D3, I like the idea of the gearbox along with the engine getting tuned.

Bonefishblues · Jun 28th, 2023, 10:50

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Originally Posted by bananarama

It's a shame they don't do a Polestar for the 163 D3, I like the idea of the gearbox along with the engine getting tuned.

What would you be looking for from gearbox tuning?

Olaf Els · Jun 28th, 2023, 13:15

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Originally Posted by bananarama

It's a shame they don't do a Polestar for the 163 D3, I like the idea of the gearbox along with the engine getting tuned.

I contacted Polestar about this a while back. They told me that for my 2010 D5 (205) they don't do anything to the gearbox as part of the 'optimisation'. This may be the case generally.

DAN AT ADRIAN FLUX · Jun 28th, 2023, 20:03

Hi.
If you have any issues with insurance at all for a Polestar conversion then please feel free to drop me a line.
Regards,
Dan.

Jun 16th, 2023, 08:51	#1
Bulleidboy Member Last Online: Jan 22nd, 2024 14:33 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Basingstoke	XC70 - Polestar at 90,000 miles?????? My 2010 XC70 (205) needs is aircon looking at. While in the dealers would it be worth having the Polestar upgrade fitted with 90K on the clock. The car is well maintained and runs well - except for the aircon! __________________ 2010 XC70 SE Lux 205bhp D5 Auto Seashell

Jun 16th, 2023, 10:37	#3
Familyman 90 The Brit Brick Last Online: Aug 13th, 2023 09:39 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Warwickshire	I had Polestar on my XC90 D5, can highly recommend it. It integrates the gearbox program like no one else has managed, so while you can get maps with a little more peak shove none are as smooth and seamless as the Polestar one. __________________ *2005 C70 2.4T Collection convertible. 40,000 mile sunny day toy.*

Jun 16th, 2023, 18:01	#4
simboc2004 SimboC2004 Last Online: Yesterday 18:48 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Diss	I had my V70 D3 boosted (not Polestar as unavailable from them, but to a similar power output as the D3 available (as a D4) in V50s in 2011) - mileage then, 110,000, now 160,000. It revolutionised the drive and I would do it again every time. With a free flow exhaust (BSR) and air filter (ITG) I have a car that drives really nicely, with plenty of pick up and go. __________________ Volvo V70 P3 ES D3/D4 2011 - 170,000 miles in Black Stone Volvo V40 R-Design Nav Plus D4 190 - 60,000 miles in Osmium Grey Past: '90 944 2.0 turbo, '91 944 2.0, '92 945 2.0 turbo, '95 945 2.3 HPT, '09 C30 2.0D R Design 180bhp+, '13 C30 D2 Lux.

Jun 17th, 2023, 09:17	#5
Bulleidboy Member Last Online: Jan 22nd, 2024 14:33 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Basingstoke	Many thanks for the replies - I will investigate cost. __________________ 2010 XC70 SE Lux 205bhp D5 Auto Seashell

Jun 17th, 2023, 09:30	#6
reggit Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:47 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Preston	Got it put on mine earlier in the year at 180,000. No problems. Got it at Lloyd volvo in Carlisle when they were doing their cheap offer. Possibly worth calling around to see if there are any offers around. __________________ 2009 Volvo V70 D5 (Polestar 225bhp) r-design 185,000 miles

Jun 16th, 2023, 09:47	#2
Bonefishblues Premier Member Last Online: Today 10:00 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Near Bicester, Oxon	Yes, no issue with the car & 90K miles, but rather depends on what the cost is (at least it would to me). If too high, and I wanted the performance boost (like optimisation, but much cheaper ) then I'd be looking at outfits like Celtic for a remap.

Jun 28th, 2023, 20:03	#10
DAN AT ADRIAN FLUX Trader Last Online: Jun 21st, 2024 20:24 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: King's Lynn	Hi. If you have any issues with insurance at all for a Polestar conversion then please feel free to drop me a line. Regards, Dan.

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