V70 T6 Polestar query

andykem · Oct 15th, 2018, 15:18

Just wondering still about getting my car Polestar-ed. I get that they modify the engine and throttle software. Does anyone know if they modify the transmission software too?
Thanks
Andy

Tannaton · Oct 15th, 2018, 17:26

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Originally Posted by andykem

Just wondering still about getting my car Polestar-ed. I get that they modify the engine and throttle software. Does anyone know if they modify the transmission software too?
Thanks
Andy

On some models the TCM profile is also updated - you're best to query Polester directly for the specifics of the package you are looking at.

green van man · Oct 15th, 2018, 18:22

They didnot on my D5. However it is a manual.

Paul.

FollowingGhosts · Oct 15th, 2018, 22:31

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Originally Posted by green van man

They didnot on my D5. However it is a manual.

Paul.

There shouldn't be any software to modify on a manual gearbox. You're moving all the linkages manually or just with a bit of hydraulic assistance.

barrybritcher · Oct 16th, 2018, 04:25

how much is it compared to a local remap?

green van man · Oct 16th, 2018, 07:12

I paid £560 on a deal, official price is £850 I think.

No idea of local remap prices, am told local Celtic tuning remap less than £300 but no experiance of it.

Paul.

Tannaton · Oct 16th, 2018, 18:13

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Originally Posted by FollowingGhosts

There shouldn't be any software to modify on a manual gearbox. You're moving all the linkages manually or just with a bit of hydraulic assistance.

I think he was hoping that there was a gearbox controller wetware upgrade included in the package?

mhon72 · Oct 17th, 2018, 10:11

Polestar Optimisation only upgrades the 8spd auto transmission with the 2.0L 4 cylinder VEA engines.
However, with other models the gearbox adaptation may change with the engine tuning as you drive it.

glengibson · Oct 17th, 2018, 18:00

Had my 2.4d remapped locally st A1 remapping in hull charged me £200. Remapped it to 210bhp

Tatsfield · Oct 18th, 2018, 23:34

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Originally Posted by mhon72

Polestar Optimisation only upgrades the 8spd auto transmission with the 2.0L 4 cylinder VEA engines.
However, with other models the gearbox adaptation may change with the engine tuning as you drive it.

Just for clarity, are you saying that a polestar remap will not upgrade the auto transmission software on my 2012 XC70 D5 AWD? I wouldn't turn down extra bhp/torque but it is the possibility of an improvement to the rather pedestrian transmission software that was interesting me in polestar.

Oct 15th, 2018, 15:18	#1
andykem Member Last Online: Mar 10th, 2020 12:16 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: cheltenham	V70 T6 Polestar query Just wondering still about getting my car Polestar-ed. I get that they modify the engine and throttle software. Does anyone know if they modify the transmission software too? Thanks Andy

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barrybritcher Flaccid Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 16:09 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norwich	how much is it compared to a local remap? __________________ 2001 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.3 Geartronic (Scrapped) 2007 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.4 Geartronic (Sold) 2008 Volvo V70 D5 SE Sport Geartronic (Current)

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mhon72 Master Member Last Online: Feb 17th, 2024 12:34 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Clevedon View Photos By: mhon72	Polestar Optimisation only upgrades the 8spd auto transmission with the 2.0L 4 cylinder VEA engines. However, with other models the gearbox adaptation may change with the engine tuning as you drive it. __________________ 2015 XC70 D4 AWD SE Lux

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green van man Premier Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 09:21 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ffos y Ffin	They didnot on my D5. However it is a manual. Paul.

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green van man Premier Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 09:21 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ffos y Ffin	I paid £560 on a deal, official price is £850 I think. No idea of local remap prices, am told local Celtic tuning remap less than £300 but no experiance of it. Paul.

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glengibson Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 22:36 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hull	Had my 2.4d remapped locally st A1 remapping in hull charged me £200. Remapped it to 210bhp

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