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Jan 20th, 2019, 14:49 | #1 |
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XC60 T8 Just Got & Thoughts
Hi Guys,
Just picked up an XC60 T8 Inscription Pro with Polestar and a few other options. Few thoughts, questions (asked one or two in other posts); 1) Got the Polestar on it but no idea how to tell I've got it, I'm guessing its been flashed but as I never drove an XC60 T8 before without it I have no idea of the difference, my fault I guess! 2) Is it normal even with decent Michelin tyres to have a bit of wheel slip here and there? Doesn't do it in some modes does in others? 3) I set the suspension to automatic lowering when you park it, you can hear something going on near the boot area quite noticeably - is this normal on XC60s/Volvos for the air suspension? 4) Got the OnCall stuff all setup and put a SIM in the car seems to be sort of working so that's s cool! 5) Got the standard Inscription Pro 20" wheels on the car, bit crashy around London - guessing the 22" would make it infinitely worse? Does power mode stiffen the suspension as well (which is what I've got selected). 6) Sensus connect can be a bit touch and go, locks up a bit etc, is there a way to see what version I'm on and to know the latest version? 7) Is it just me or is the console above your head with the SOS and OnCall buttons on it angled for left hand drive cars? Any other hints/tips for a new owner would be much appreciated and cool forum! Thanks DM |
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Jan 20th, 2019, 20:40 | #2 |
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Oh and as I can't edit my original post, any ideas on the in-car modem in MY19 cars?
I'm guessing its 4G but any idea of the category of the modem? I can do a Speedtest I guess from a connected device. |
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I'm collecting my T8 next week and it's very similar spec to yours.
What do you think overall? |
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The XC90 air suspension compressors are under the boot floor, suspect the XC60 is similar.
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Whilst they definitely have the upper hand when it comes to handling overall I'm happier with the Volvo than I was with them (last one being a Discovery). Its put together better, the tech is more up to date and its priced a lot more realistically than their vehicles - it also doesn't handle bad at all. Overall I'm liking the experience takes a lot of getting used to as I've been in Jaguar Land Rover cars for the past 7 years now! Thanks DM |
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Thank you, that's reassuring since it's a £50k+ investment as you know. I held off on Polestar because, as above, I wasn't sure what the before and after would be like. And it may be something I add later if (when) I get bored! I take what you mean about the handling but in my old age (over 40) and with a newborn I've decided to leave that bit of my life behind me |
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