Polestar Optimisation Pack - Page 2

Rustyfrog · Aug 4th, 2019, 20:49

Polestar Optimisation is on my wish list, so your thoughts on the difference it has made will be interesting after a week or two of use.

Unfortunately the first thing I need on my 'new to me' is a Volvo tow bar.
So Polestar Opt. will have to wait a while.

green van man · Aug 4th, 2019, 20:57

Mine was the older type blue star which is still in the box. I did not fit it to the car, why advertise it's upgraded, let them find out when they eat my dust. Dealer and insurance company know and that's all that's needed.

In many areas these badges just make the car more of a target for ner do Wells.

Paul.

wkel24 · Aug 4th, 2019, 22:23

Got my car polestar upgrade a few week back.
Pleased with mine too.
I've put the aluminium plaque in my service folder and got the dealer to stamp the little booklet that came with it

Spike56 · Aug 5th, 2019, 12:31

My car is very shiny GOLD! The white just doesn't go!

The Thong · Aug 5th, 2019, 14:31

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Originally Posted by Spike56

My car is very shiny GOLD! The white just doesn't go!

You can get the blue badges off eBay I believe

TT

Garth Silverback · Aug 5th, 2019, 15:13

They are also available via Amazon

I'm very happy with the improvements that Polestar has brought to my XC60.

The Thong · Aug 5th, 2019, 15:58

I haven’t really had chance to give it a good trying out yet but so far so good I’m glad to say. We’re off to the Republic of Ireland soon so it’s gunna get a good working out. I’ll be able to check furl consumption changes etc

TT

green van man · Aug 5th, 2019, 19:57

It is claimed that polestar can improve fuel consumption. In my experiance that is impossible, the smile factor is addictive. So much so that useing less fuel proves impossible. The relentless torque through the mid range will have you at hugely illegal speeds before you know it if not careful and leaving bmw drivers for dead is so satisfying.

Leave a restricted area for national limit and hit the accelerator in 3rd, 60 on the clock before you can think of a gear change, and Mr bmw is wondering where you went.

Paul.

The Thong · Aug 5th, 2019, 21:24

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Originally Posted by green van man

It is claimed that polestar can improve fuel consumption. In my experiance that is impossible, the smile factor is addictive. So much so that useing less fuel proves impossible. The relentless torque through the mid range will have you at hugely illegal speeds before you know it if not careful and leaving bmw drivers for dead is so satisfying.

Leave a restricted area for national limit and hit the accelerator in 3rd, 60 on the clock before you can think of a gear change, and Mr bmw is wondering where you went.

Paul.

You obviously underestimate how tight (I know how this reads by the way) Thong can be on a long run... 65mph and only thinking about how well I can make a motor do on fuel. The optimisation has given me a more rounded motor that behaves how it should and that I like. The gear changes are way better than the standard map, money well spent.

Mrp140 · Nov 16th, 2019, 15:01

I had the Polestar optimisation software added to my 2016 XC60 D4 2wd auto.

I don't really notice much difference in performance, gear change or MPG.

Maybe I have got too used to it and need to drive another XC60 without the upgrade.

Personally, I wouldn't bother unless you can get it really cheap.

The most expensive little boot badge I have ever bought !!

Aug 4th, 2019, 20:49	#11
Rustyfrog Grumpy Pond Dweller Last Online: Mar 12th, 2024 15:01 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Chorley	Polestar Optimisation is on my wish list, so your thoughts on the difference it has made will be interesting after a week or two of use. Unfortunately the first thing I need on my 'new to me' is a Volvo tow bar. So Polestar Opt. will have to wait a while. __________________ 2022 '72 XC40 B4 Ultimate Dark. Sage Green, Blonde Interior. Google Maps. ex V90, S60x2, V40 + loads of other mnfrs. over the years .................................................. .. I thought that growing old would take a little longer

Aug 4th, 2019, 22:23	#13
wkel24 Junior Member Last Online: Jun 19th, 2021 21:49 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Saddleworth	Got my car polestar upgrade a few week back. Pleased with mine too. I've put the aluminium plaque in my service folder and got the dealer to stamp the little booklet that came with it __________________ 2009 V50 Drive 2012 V50 D3 Se Lux 2016 S60 D5 CC Lux

Aug 5th, 2019, 15:13	#16
Garth Silverback Junior Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2023 11:27 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Bury St Edmunds	They are also available via Amazon I'm very happy with the improvements that Polestar has brought to my XC60. __________________ Retired paramedic who left the NHS and got his life back XC60 MY16 D5 AWD Lux, Polestar

Aug 5th, 2019, 15:58	#17
The Thong VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:46 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Independent Republic of Leamington Spa	I haven’t really had chance to give it a good trying out yet but so far so good I’m glad to say. We’re off to the Republic of Ireland soon so it’s gunna get a good working out. I’ll be able to check furl consumption changes etc TT __________________ Never underestimate the power of stupid. It’ can’t be reasoned or negotiated with and you’ll never never beat it…. Cut your losses, smile and walk away Currently Volvoless but Thong will be back

Nov 16th, 2019, 15:01	#20
Mrp140 New Member Last Online: May 17th, 2021 22:12 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Portsmouth	Polestar optimisation... don't bother. I had the Polestar optimisation software added to my 2016 XC60 D4 2wd auto. I don't really notice much difference in performance, gear change or MPG. Maybe I have got too used to it and need to drive another XC60 without the upgrade. Personally, I wouldn't bother unless you can get it really cheap. The most expensive little boot badge I have ever bought !!

Aug 4th, 2019, 20:57	#12
green van man Premier Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 09:21 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ffos y Ffin	Mine was the older type blue star which is still in the box. I did not fit it to the car, why advertise it's upgraded, let them find out when they eat my dust. Dealer and insurance company know and that's all that's needed. In many areas these badges just make the car more of a target for ner do Wells. Paul.

Aug 5th, 2019, 12:31	#14
Spike56 Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:04 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Orpington	My car is very shiny GOLD! The white just doesn't go!

Aug 5th, 2019, 19:57	#18
green van man Premier Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 09:21 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ffos y Ffin	It is claimed that polestar can improve fuel consumption. In my experiance that is impossible, the smile factor is addictive. So much so that useing less fuel proves impossible. The relentless torque through the mid range will have you at hugely illegal speeds before you know it if not careful and leaving bmw drivers for dead is so satisfying. Leave a restricted area for national limit and hit the accelerator in 3rd, 60 on the clock before you can think of a gear change, and Mr bmw is wondering where you went. Paul.

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