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Old 07-14-22, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by LeX2K
As soon as you compare stock to modified (zero proof of actual performance ) you've already lost the argument.
Not only that, I didn't even post those numbers to be in competition with anyone. It was totally informational for anyone interested. He's so insecure that he had to degrade pretty decent numbers to prove what?

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Old 07-14-22, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Striker223
Come out here. I will pay you $5000 if you win. I am tired of this and I know your car is slower to 60 and the 1/4 and yet you keep insisting it's the best thing ever. I get it. You went from a V6 to something with power for the first time and it's amazing you a lot. But a high 12s car is not a fast street car these days. FACTORY to factory spec your car still loses, against a tuned car you are more than a full second behind in the 1/4 and .5 to 60

I will settle for this, post a video of you doing a 0-60 and then a 0-100. I'll do the same. Lets both show it here and see what car hits those marks faster. I'll make the video today in 90* weather at standard operating temp with a passenger in the car as well as the spare and all normal items.
This is a thread about Polestar not your mythically fast car with easy as pie bolt ons anyone can do for McDonald's money. Make your own thread with these street racing vids.
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Old 07-14-22, 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by LeX2K
As soon as you compare stock to modified (zero proof of actual performance ) you've already lost the argument.
Still wins stock to stock.....
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Old 07-14-22, 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by AMIRZA786
Not only that, I didn't even post those numbers to be in competition with anyone. It was totally informational for anyone interested. He's so insecure that he had to degrade pretty decent numbers to prove what? How much a man he is?
They are decent but that's slow for what it costs to buy one and behind tesla by a lot, I was really expecting to see high 11s considering that's the top model when Teslas midrange car does 11.5
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Originally Posted by Striker223
Still wins stock to stock.....
Maybe the numbers in your head, but the actual published numbers say different. Lets not talk about your car anymore, its boring me. Maybe start your own thread with some proof instead of talk?
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Originally Posted by Striker223
Still wins stock to stock.....
Then why do you keep bringing up modded cars, which you never show. Now pics, no dyno runs nothing.
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Originally Posted by Striker223
They are decent but that's slow for what it costs to buy one and behind tesla by a lot, I was really expecting to see high 11s considering that's the top model when Teslas midrange car does 11.5
And how much does my car cost compared to the same year A8 with the 4.0L? Let's not go there because the price difference is embarrassing

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Originally Posted by AMIRZA786
No, I didn't post any of this for you. I can care less about you, in fact, I don't even think about you. I posted this for those who own the Polestar on this forum, and those who own EV's and are interested. You're the one who jumped in saying how slow those numbers. There's more to life than who has the fastest car or the fastest quarter mile

The car's plenty fast for me. My previous Volvo S90 T8 did 0-60 in 4.5 sec (Car and Driver, matching the 540i---3847 lbs) not bad for such a big car(4579 lbs)
My Polestar 2 (4650 lbs), per Car and Driver, does 0-60 in 4.1 sec. Most people don't need more than that. But with the power upgrade you can shave off .3 sec. I'm happy . That's really all that matters in the end, right?
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Old 07-14-22, 01:11 PM
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The car's plenty fast for me. My previous Volvo S90 T8 did 0-60 in 4.5 sec (Car and Driver, matching the 540i---3847 lbs) not bad for such a big car(4579 lbs)
My Polestar 2 (4650 lbs), per Car and Driver, does 0-60 in 4.1 sec. Most people don't need more than that. But with the power upgrade you can shave off .3 sec. I'm happy . That's really all that matters in the end, right?
That's all I really need which is why I'm going to skip the performance upgrade. BTW have you installed the P2.2 OTA? Efficiency has gone up pretty significantly. If I'm to believe the new numbers, range has gone up 10 miles, or at least they corrected the displayed range
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I did install P2.2 two days ago. I have not experienced any problems. It’s nice to have Apple CarPlay finally.
As far as boost in range, I’ve read that others have seen an extra 10 miles displayed. I’ll have to see if it’s true. I haven’t done any longer distance driving in the last couple of days.
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Originally Posted by MDlexus
The car's plenty fast for me. My previous Volvo S90 T8 did 0-60 in 4.5 sec (Car and Driver, matching the 540i---3847 lbs) not bad for such a big car(4579 lbs)
My Polestar 2 (4650 lbs), per Car and Driver, does 0-60 in 4.1 sec. Most people don't need more than that. But with the power upgrade you can shave off .3 sec. I'm happy . That's really all that matters in the end, right?
How much is the power upgrade?
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Originally Posted by patgilm
How much is the power upgrade?
Right now it's only offered in the European market as a software upgrade for 2020 and 2022 models, and will be offered in North America soon for a rumored $1000. For the 2023 models it now comes automatically with the performance pack which is $5000 and comes with Brembo brakes, Ohlin suspension, 20" tires and rims among other things including racing seat belt and better adjustable seats. I've probably missed a few things

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Originally Posted by AMIRZA786
No, I didn't post any of this for you.
yes you did, right after Striker, who you know has an A8, posted that the polestar 2 was slow. specifically:

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Actually this is what I call slow:

why would you choose the a8 to compare to if not because striker has one?

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A few simple inexpensive bolt-ons and a tune, huh? I guess the guy in the A8 I annihilated the other day didn't get the memo....
glad it makes you feel better.

I can care less about you, in fact, I don't even think about you. I posted this for those who own the Polestar on this forum, and those who own EV's and are interested.
this is disingenuous at best. you posted it specifically because Striker has an a8.

You're the one who jumped in saying how slow those numbers. There's more to life than who has the fastest car or the fastest quarter mile
striker said it was slow without comparing to his a8. you took the bait, and responded.

so let's keep this thread about the polestar, and no more cheap shots at striker's a8.
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Originally Posted by AMIRZA786
Right now it's only offered in the European market as a software upgrade for 2020 and 2022 models, and will be offered in North America soon for a rumored $1000. For the 2023 models it now comes automatically with the performance pack which is $5000 and comes with Brembo brakes, Ohlin suspension, 20" tires and rims among other things including racing seat belt and better adjustable seats. I've probably missed a few things
100% I would pay $1,000 for a power upgrade. No brainer for me, it’s like a cheap mod.
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Originally Posted by patgilm
100% I would pay $1,000 for a power upgrade. No brainer for me, it’s like a cheap mod.
I'm thinking about it. If I don't keep the car after the lease is up than I probably won't get it. It will boost the HP to 470 and above 500 ft lbs torque and bring 0 to 60 from 4.23 to about 4 seconds.

The back seats just suck for any trips more than an hour so leaning towards moving on to something else when my lease is up, either P3 SUV or one of the Korean twins

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