Polestar upgrade

AHV50 · May 29th, 2023, 18:11

Hi all, just checking if its worth upgrading to polestar option, d4 2018 would only go up by 10 bhp,and whats it cost? thanks

Jamwhar · Jun 16th, 2023, 14:22

Hi
Don’t bother….it’s not worth the cost against performance. I had my S90 done and wished I’d kept the money in my wallet. You’re better off using the individual drive mode instead or just use the paddles in manual.

Familyman 90 · Jun 16th, 2023, 18:36

The torque increase is probably more relevant unless you spend your day's wt the high end of the rev range. Make your decision one way or another based upon that rather than peak power increase.

Paul Wildsmith · Jun 16th, 2023, 18:42

I have it on my s90 d5, goes even more like a rocket. Also had it when my wife had a v40 d4, she said it was even better on that.

Bear in mind you'll need to advise your insurer, not all like such modifications.

sk546 · Jun 18th, 2023, 14:39

As others have already mentioned, the mid-range torque increase is the biggest plus point with the Polestar Optimisation making overtakes and joining motorways much better and safer. For me, these figures and the in-gear acceleration timings are the most telling improvements rather than the peak HP figures.
However, power and torque aside, the best improvements in day to day driving is the improvements in gear shifting that comes with the Polestar optimisation. The gear shifts are faster, smoother and there is less 'dithering' from the gearbox when you are pulling out from side roads or off roundabouts, massive improvements in that respect (in all drive modes, not just Power/Polestar Mode) and probably the main reason to get the software.

Most dealerships will allow you to get the software installed and try it for upto 14 days. If not fully happy with the improvements, they will switch back to the original software and give a full refund.
Best option is to give it a try and if you don't like it, get it removed.

wayneboone · Aug 25th, 2023, 14:37

Had my 2018 D4 Inscription done about 9 months ago.

Makes the car nicer to drive with more punch pretty much all through the rev range.

It get's updated regularly with improvements if you get it serviced at a main dealer, and I'm pretty sure there's an offer at the moment for £555.

May 29th, 2023, 18:11	#1
AHV50 New Member Last Online: Mar 26th, 2024 19:33 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: BIRMINGHAM	Polestar upgrade Hi all, just checking if its worth upgrading to polestar option, d4 2018 would only go up by 10 bhp,and whats it cost? thanks

Jun 16th, 2023, 14:22	#2
Jamwhar New Member Last Online: Dec 5th, 2023 14:40 Join Date: May 2023 Location: Lichfield	Don’t do it. Hi Don’t bother….it’s not worth the cost against performance. I had my S90 done and wished I’d kept the money in my wallet. You’re better off using the individual drive mode instead or just use the paddles in manual.

Jun 16th, 2023, 18:36	#3
Familyman 90 The Brit Brick Last Online: Aug 13th, 2023 09:39 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Warwickshire	The torque increase is probably more relevant unless you spend your day's wt the high end of the rev range. Make your decision one way or another based upon that rather than peak power increase. __________________ *2005 C70 2.4T Collection convertible. 40,000 mile sunny day toy.*

Jun 16th, 2023, 18:42	#4
Paul Wildsmith Register Keeper Last Online: Today 16:12 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bristol	I have it on my s90 d5, goes even more like a rocket. Also had it when my wife had a v40 d4, she said it was even better on that. Bear in mind you'll need to advise your insurer, not all like such modifications. __________________ Paul VOC 90's SPARK

Jun 18th, 2023, 14:39	#5
sk546 Master Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 22:27 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Norwich	As others have already mentioned, the mid-range torque increase is the biggest plus point with the Polestar Optimisation making overtakes and joining motorways much better and safer. For me, these figures and the in-gear acceleration timings are the most telling improvements rather than the peak HP figures. However, power and torque aside, the best improvements in day to day driving is the improvements in gear shifting that comes with the Polestar optimisation. The gear shifts are faster, smoother and there is less 'dithering' from the gearbox when you are pulling out from side roads or off roundabouts, massive improvements in that respect (in all drive modes, not just Power/Polestar Mode) and probably the main reason to get the software. Most dealerships will allow you to get the software installed and try it for upto 14 days. If not fully happy with the improvements, they will switch back to the original software and give a full refund. Best option is to give it a try and if you don't like it, get it removed. __________________ MY22.5 XC60 Polestar Engineered (455) - Thunder Grey - AAOS [360 Camera\|Tow Bar\|Ohlins\|Akebono] Previous - MY20 XC60 T8 Polestar Engineered - Onyx Black - Sensus

Aug 25th, 2023, 14:37	#6
wayneboone New Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2024 00:51 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Thetford	Well worth it Had my 2018 D4 Inscription done about 9 months ago. Makes the car nicer to drive with more punch pretty much all through the rev range. It get's updated regularly with improvements if you get it serviced at a main dealer, and I'm pretty sure there's an offer at the moment for £555.

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