Polestar vs SuperChips upgrade - Page 4

grubby mits · Jun 20th, 2021, 12:41

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Originally Posted by XC90Mk1

When you crash you will likly find you have no insurance, although you probably already know that 🙂

Many will be surprised at what constitutes a declarable modification. I was - apparently its anything that the car didn't have when it left the factory.

Two golden rules. First always declare everything however trivial it may seem. Second never assume a declared modification will increase your premium.
https://www.adrianflux.co.uk/blog/20...insurance.html

GM

Agro · Jun 22nd, 2021, 02:19

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Originally Posted by XC90Mk1

When you crash you will likly find you have no insurance, although you probably already know that 🙂

Nah, have since added to my insurance policy at no additional cost.

XC90Mk1 · Jun 22nd, 2021, 06:34

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Originally Posted by Agro

Nah, have since added to my insurance policy at no additional cost.

That’s good to hear. I think it’s worth pointing out on forums etc as I do know people run insurance policies without telling the insurer and unfortunatly when an accident happens it really can cause you claims issues.

Better to pay the often extremly mild costs than risk it really.

hora1 · Jun 24th, 2021, 03:49

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Originally Posted by Adrian888

The increase in power is model/engine specific and some are a darn site more than 10%. And i got my polestar remap from a Volvo dealer for just under £350.... so it can be haggled.

I use Volvo Huddersfield...I might approach them

Spike56 · Jun 25th, 2021, 17:20

Checked today and you should be given 14 days to decide whether to keep it or have it removed! 2 weeks real time driving without risk.

Tatsfield · Jun 25th, 2021, 19:08

They know that once you have experienced the improvements you won't want to go back to a lesser car. Even if Polestar isn't a super go fast product, it still improves the car to what you would want it to be. I would now be very disappointed not to have it on my XC70.

simboc2004 · Jul 6th, 2021, 10:39

Had my D3/4 163bhp chipped by Superchips about two months ago. I was looking for a Polestar-type level of modest power increase, but Polestar upgrade isn't available for that engine. I love it - it now runs 185bhp and a chunk more torque - no great improvement from a standing start, but the real world on-road improvement is very noticeable and it has got rid of the on/off delivery of the standard tune. In case you think I'm advertising for Superchips, I had my D2 C30 done more recently, but I'm not so impressed by that upgrade...

Tatsfield · Jul 6th, 2021, 10:55

Superchips company went into administration and was bought by another company and the satisfaction levels seem to have dropped markedly. When I last fitted a Superchip upgrade about 10 years ago, I was very impressed with the overall improvement to my car and reassured by their engine guarantee but I'm not so sure now if the reviews are anything to go by.

simboc2004 · Jul 6th, 2021, 10:56

The Superchips upgrade is installed through VIDA. The technician sends the installed map back to HQ and they then write a new map based on your standard one and send it back to the technician who uploads it to your ECU. Had two different technicians visit for the two cars I had done (at different times!) and I was impressed by both. After installation you then do a road test and the map is tweaked if needed (my V70's was great first time, but the C30 needed tweaking). No rolling road, but you pay extra for that.

simboc2004 · Jul 6th, 2021, 11:09

Yes, the vans say another company name (can't remember what), but the technicians I saw had both worked for the previous company.

Jun 25th, 2021, 19:08	#36
Tatsfield Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 11:02 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Poole	They know that once you have experienced the improvements you won't want to go back to a lesser car. Even if Polestar isn't a super go fast product, it still improves the car to what you would want it to be. I would now be very disappointed not to have it on my XC70. __________________ 2012 XC70 SE Lux Polestar 230 bhp D5 Auto Oyster Grey

Jul 6th, 2021, 10:39	#37
simboc2004 SimboC2004 Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 09:10 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Diss	Had my D3/4 163bhp chipped by Superchips about two months ago. I was looking for a Polestar-type level of modest power increase, but Polestar upgrade isn't available for that engine. I love it - it now runs 185bhp and a chunk more torque - no great improvement from a standing start, but the real world on-road improvement is very noticeable and it has got rid of the on/off delivery of the standard tune. In case you think I'm advertising for Superchips, I had my D2 C30 done more recently, but I'm not so impressed by that upgrade... __________________ Volvo V70 P3 ES D3/D4 2011 - 170,000 miles in Black Stone Volvo V40 R-Design Nav Plus D4 190 - 60,000 miles in Osmium Grey Past: '90 944 2.0 turbo, '91 944 2.0, '92 945 2.0 turbo, '95 945 2.3 HPT, '09 C30 2.0D R Design 180bhp+, '13 C30 D2 Lux.

Jul 6th, 2021, 10:55	#38
Tatsfield Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 11:02 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Poole	Superchips company went into administration and was bought by another company and the satisfaction levels seem to have dropped markedly. When I last fitted a Superchip upgrade about 10 years ago, I was very impressed with the overall improvement to my car and reassured by their engine guarantee but I'm not so sure now if the reviews are anything to go by. __________________ 2012 XC70 SE Lux Polestar 230 bhp D5 Auto Oyster Grey

Jul 6th, 2021, 10:56	#39
simboc2004 SimboC2004 Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 09:10 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Diss	The Superchips upgrade is installed through VIDA. The technician sends the installed map back to HQ and they then write a new map based on your standard one and send it back to the technician who uploads it to your ECU. Had two different technicians visit for the two cars I had done (at different times!) and I was impressed by both. After installation you then do a road test and the map is tweaked if needed (my V70's was great first time, but the C30 needed tweaking). No rolling road, but you pay extra for that. __________________ Volvo V70 P3 ES D3/D4 2011 - 170,000 miles in Black Stone Volvo V40 R-Design Nav Plus D4 190 - 60,000 miles in Osmium Grey Past: '90 944 2.0 turbo, '91 944 2.0, '92 945 2.0 turbo, '95 945 2.3 HPT, '09 C30 2.0D R Design 180bhp+, '13 C30 D2 Lux.

Jul 6th, 2021, 11:09	#40
simboc2004 SimboC2004 Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 09:10 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Diss	Yes, the vans say another company name (can't remember what), but the technicians I saw had both worked for the previous company. __________________ Volvo V70 P3 ES D3/D4 2011 - 170,000 miles in Black Stone Volvo V40 R-Design Nav Plus D4 190 - 60,000 miles in Osmium Grey Past: '90 944 2.0 turbo, '91 944 2.0, '92 945 2.0 turbo, '95 945 2.3 HPT, '09 C30 2.0D R Design 180bhp+, '13 C30 D2 Lux.

Jun 25th, 2021, 17:20	#35
Spike56 Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:49 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Orpington	Checked today and you should be given 14 days to decide whether to keep it or have it removed! 2 weeks real time driving without risk.

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