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xc 60 d5 remap options?

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Old Oct 4th, 2011, 20:04   #11
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What a coincidence I have just had the Polestar information land on my doorstep this morning. It ticks all the boxes warranty etc. But I expect when you notify your insurers there will be a big premium increase.
Cost £645 thats a lot to pay for 20 Bhp and 40Nm torque.
because it's less than a 10% increase in bhp it's not that unusual and the insurance companies don't penalise you too much. i was quoted a 7% increase on top of my discounted premium with my current insurer.
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Old Oct 4th, 2011, 21:07   #12
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There are various statements around on these tuning boxes, most of which are rather negative. I had one on my v70 and it seemed to work for me, but there are more stories about them not working than there are about them working.

I think that the phrase would be caveat emptor
I tend to agree with Wimorrison here. Wise words.


Best to go the authorised route especially when car is within warranty

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