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From Porsche to Polestar
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MR_Y
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Had a run against F30 330d. Totally worth it...
Part open road, part winding road.
Also, part having a run against a blue F30 330d near Sunninghill this morning
According to other owners this is normal when you push the car hard. The motor is not set up for economy and strangely loves to be revved, even though it is a turbo.
On another point, I was a bit scared when the brakes didn't quickly bring me to a dead stop downhill, at speed. The brakes and discs were replaced recently and there is a very specific bedding in procedure that needs to be followed for the brakes thereafter. Anyway after they heated up, braking performance improved considerably. Also, after spirited driving they need to be cooled down in a particular way.
Here is the bedding in procedure by the way:
GravityLee
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I remember something similar, not bedding in but rather brake performance / deterioration in the booklet of the E46 M3, to the tune of “brake in the manner appropriate for the nature of the high performance car”… loved using this as justification for my hooliganism when someone else was in the car with me.
MR_Y
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After some hard driving, I saw some metallic/carbon like shavings on the edge of the discs.
After some research, I found out that this is normal.
These cars chow front pads and discs.
The discs are slotted, not drilled.
Slotted discs are apparently better for race cars than road cars, but eat away pads at a faster rate than drilled discs - at least from what I researched.
The front discs and pads were replaced recently.
Some owners say these only last 15,000km, depending on driving style.
Average fuel consumption since buying the car is at 16.5 litres per 100km. I need a long, relaxed drive to see if this can improve. Most owners get 400km from the 67 litre tank which works out to 16.75l/100km...
Am I complaining? Not really. It is a weekend car and serves its purpose well. Family trips are actually pretty comfortable on smooth highways and the car is pretty refined in Normal mode.
I need to take the car on a longer drive and assess it further.
Will take pictures of the ceramic coating soon.
Some random pictures below in the meantime...
The Nubuck (looks like Alcantara) on the steering wheel needs a good clean
Ohlin-Polestar shocks and slotted disc
Front disc and wheel
Pre ceramic coating shot
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TurboLlew
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I am getting 16.2 in the F90 doing mostly the school run but this car is definitely worth it. Its probably better than expected
Unfortunately this is the nature of brakes like that - I had similar issues on my scoob which had slotted discs which annihilated even race pads. Noisy too. Have you come across any owners who have switched to Vari discs? Some of the 4C owners have now done this and found that they last longer. Might be a post-motorplan option. For now, as long as Volvo considers it normal, let them change as frequently as necessary for a car genetically related to the racing circuit!!
Unfortunately this is the nature of brakes like that - I had similar issues on my scoob which had slotted discs which annihilated even race pads. Noisy too. Have you come across any owners who have switched to Vari discs? Some of the 4C owners have now done this and found that they last longer. Might be a post-motorplan option. For now, as long as Volvo considers it normal, let them change as frequently as necessary for a car genetically related to the racing circuit!!
MR_Y
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Some pictures...
Ceremaic coating and full frontal VPS. Car was in garage for a few days, so there is a slight coat of dust
2.0 super and turbocharged engine. 270kw and 470Nm. Yes, it is one quick Volvo and can embarass an expensive German or two...
Front strut brace with proper carbon fibre enforcement.
Sporty pedals and sporty Polestar specific seats.
That is genuine carbon fibre on the centre stack
8 speed gearbox is no dual clutch unit or ZF, but it is still responsive enough. Secret Sport Plus mode keeps revs above 3,000 and splits more power to the rear axle (ESC has to be decativated via a hidden menu).
Both rear seats are heated, as are the fronts.
Rear seats are pretty sporty and grip occupants nicely
Boot space is a joke for a sedan, since this car was optioned with the space saver wheel and tool kit under the floor. Standard Polestars come with no spare, like BMWs...
Interestingly, the V60 is made in Sweden while the S60 is made in Belgium
Ceremaic coating and full frontal VPS. Car was in garage for a few days, so there is a slight coat of dust
2.0 super and turbocharged engine. 270kw and 470Nm. Yes, it is one quick Volvo and can embarass an expensive German or two...
Front strut brace with proper carbon fibre enforcement.
Sporty pedals and sporty Polestar specific seats.
That is genuine carbon fibre on the centre stack
8 speed gearbox is no dual clutch unit or ZF, but it is still responsive enough. Secret Sport Plus mode keeps revs above 3,000 and splits more power to the rear axle (ESC has to be decativated via a hidden menu).
Both rear seats are heated, as are the fronts.
Rear seats are pretty sporty and grip occupants nicely
Boot space is a joke for a sedan, since this car was optioned with the space saver wheel and tool kit under the floor. Standard Polestars come with no spare, like BMWs...
Interestingly, the V60 is made in Sweden while the S60 is made in Belgium
MR_Y
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Average fuel consumption is 16.1 litres per 100km, based on:
- Used once every week for the work commute. Avoiding peak traffic times, so more spirited driving on back roads and highway.
- Weekends are just for blasting on open roads. No traffic.
This seems in range with what other owners get.
Using this as a daily in traffic would certainly push this up.
I am not complaining, since the car does put a smile on your face, especially when you blast past hot hatches and they are left dumbfounded
- Used once every week for the work commute. Avoiding peak traffic times, so more spirited driving on back roads and highway.
- Weekends are just for blasting on open roads. No traffic.
This seems in range with what other owners get.
Using this as a daily in traffic would certainly push this up.
I am not complaining, since the car does put a smile on your face, especially when you blast past hot hatches and they are left dumbfounded
That's pretty hectic though for a stock 2l, but as you said, no use complaining, enjoy it.
My ESS E92M3 is on 13.1l/100km average, over the last 8k km that I have had the car.
There are definitely tanks that go at 20l per 100km but averaging 13.1l and this car is used daily.
My ESS E92M3 is on 13.1l/100km average, over the last 8k km that I have had the car.
There are definitely tanks that go at 20l per 100km but averaging 13.1l and this car is used daily.
viceroy
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Congrats on the ride Yash.
Not something I would ever have considered for a fun weekend car.
Just doesn't strike me as exciting enough, except maybe in straight line oomph.
I agree with most of your thoughts of the competition, but suprised on you glancing over the M240i so quickly. as it appears to tick so many of your boxes. As was quoted in a video review I saw once, "The M2 is the car you want. The M240i is the car you need."
Anyway, enough of my rambling, glad you're enjoying the car. Keep us updated, especially on the brake wear etc.
Not something I would ever have considered for a fun weekend car.
Just doesn't strike me as exciting enough, except maybe in straight line oomph.
I agree with most of your thoughts of the competition, but suprised on you glancing over the M240i so quickly. as it appears to tick so many of your boxes. As was quoted in a video review I saw once, "The M2 is the car you want. The M240i is the car you need."
Anyway, enough of my rambling, glad you're enjoying the car. Keep us updated, especially on the brake wear etc.
MR_Y
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Update
Picked up a few items that need attention. The Maintenance Plan expires next month so will push to get these resolved soon.
1. The exhaust tip edge is peeling off on the right side. This seems to be a common issue with the Ferrita brand exhaust on these cars. Warranty claim to be submitted.
2. The front left headlight washer cover is loose. Likely due to when they resprayed the bumper before delivery.
3. Creaking noise from left rear side of cabin roof. I assume it is to do with the sunroof. Maybe debris is stuck in the sunroof recess.
Regarding the driving experience, I am very happy. The call pulls strongly and grips well. Suspension is really well sorted and mid corner bumps do not upset the cars composure at speed.
The only negative is the steering that feels a bit numb around centre point at high speed. I tried stiffening it up on the car settings but it does not really transmit genuine feel. The steering is accurate (you point, it goes), but on the finer degrees of turning, it feels a bit numb.
Fuel consumption average has dropped to low 14 litres per 100km after using the car to work a few times.
Have not had a run against a proper rival yet (C43, S4, 340i), but so far against hot hatches it has been entertaining with obvious results.
Picked up a few items that need attention. The Maintenance Plan expires next month so will push to get these resolved soon.
1. The exhaust tip edge is peeling off on the right side. This seems to be a common issue with the Ferrita brand exhaust on these cars. Warranty claim to be submitted.
2. The front left headlight washer cover is loose. Likely due to when they resprayed the bumper before delivery.
3. Creaking noise from left rear side of cabin roof. I assume it is to do with the sunroof. Maybe debris is stuck in the sunroof recess.
Regarding the driving experience, I am very happy. The call pulls strongly and grips well. Suspension is really well sorted and mid corner bumps do not upset the cars composure at speed.
The only negative is the steering that feels a bit numb around centre point at high speed. I tried stiffening it up on the car settings but it does not really transmit genuine feel. The steering is accurate (you point, it goes), but on the finer degrees of turning, it feels a bit numb.
Fuel consumption average has dropped to low 14 litres per 100km after using the car to work a few times.
Have not had a run against a proper rival yet (C43, S4, 340i), but so far against hot hatches it has been entertaining with obvious results.
MR_Y
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So, I have been dailying the Polestar all week, given that my V60 is sold and the wife is driving the EcoSport (prefers raised ground clearance) while waiting for the X3 to arrive.
While the Polestar is a hoot to drive, when traffic clears, the fuel consumption is pretty bad. Can't wait to go back to the EcoSport next week, with its more sober drinking habits...
While the Polestar is a hoot to drive, when traffic clears, the fuel consumption is pretty bad. Can't wait to go back to the EcoSport next week, with its more sober drinking habits...
GravityLee
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V8 M3 territory
