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by Telboy
Sun Aug 26, 2018 4:22 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello from Australia
Replies: 7
Views: 4564

Re: Hello from Australia

Bloody long wait for you although as others have said, this little suv is certainly worth it. :-)
by Telboy
Sun Aug 26, 2018 4:21 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Gearbox has become a bit jerky/lurchy
Replies: 1
Views: 1941

Re: Gearbox has become a bit jerky/lurchy

5,500 miles on our FE so far, T5 auto, with polestar, however pre and post polestar the auto box has always been smooth in all drive modes, however dynamic a little more responsive of course. Suggest a trip to dealer just to check your over as with all these complex cars of today, mostly software up...
by Telboy
Sun Aug 26, 2018 4:18 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: My Precious
Replies: 4
Views: 3097

Re: My Precious

Welcome aboard the XC40 club, liking the Darth Vadar look :-)
by Telboy
Sun Aug 26, 2018 4:16 pm
Forum: Members Gallery
Topic: Sunday handwash done
Replies: 1
Views: 2675

Re: Sunday handwash done

Looking good, weather in the UK not great else I'd be out there doing the same on my bursting blue FE :-)
by Telboy
Mon Jul 30, 2018 3:29 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: MPG - Again :-)
Replies: 255
Views: 139988

Re: MPG - Again :-)

Drag Co efficient of our beloved XC40 is a rather high 34, this playing a large part in the averages we might get on the longer trips. However, back to op's question, I have a T5 with 4.5k on the clock, best trip average has been 38mpg, long term sitting around 28mpg. What is interesting though, rec...
by Telboy
Sun Jul 29, 2018 9:21 am
Forum: Members Gallery
Topic: XC40 T4 Inscription - Denim Blue
Replies: 16
Views: 14293

Re: XC40 T4 Inscription - Denim Blue

Lovely looking motor that, liking the colour and style. You'll be like a kid at Christmas tonight, one more sleep :-)
by Telboy
Fri Jul 27, 2018 6:59 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Polestar
Replies: 189
Views: 102964

Re: Polestar

Thanks Telboy! that's pretty much what I was wanting/expecting to hear, would be interesting to hear what your thoughts are after the longer journey aswell. I still have a £300 voucher from Volvo UK at my disposal so it should be a no brainer for me really. I wish the standard mapping would use mor...
by Telboy
Fri Jul 27, 2018 6:57 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Polestar
Replies: 189
Views: 102964

Re: Polestar

pjm007 wrote: Fri Jul 27, 2018 6:00 pm Great review Telboy, thanks.
You're welcome PJM007 :D
by Telboy
Fri Jul 27, 2018 5:43 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Polestar
Replies: 189
Views: 102964

Re: Polestar

I'm wondering if anyone has got the Polestar upgrade for the T5 engine? Would love to hear thoughts on that, will more than likely get it for mine at some point. Telboy was planning to get it. Any news Tel? It's on, with shiny badge too :D So, have to say I echo the comments of PJM007 and allroad. ...
by Telboy
Thu Jul 26, 2018 8:31 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Polestar
Replies: 189
Views: 102964

Re: Polestar

allroad wrote: Thu Jul 26, 2018 6:31 pm Just got car back . They stuck badge on ! Will let you know my thoughts
Come on, stop having fun and having a play with the new found power, bottom line, is it worth it?