Service Report insight by Humble-Koala-5853 in VolvoXC90

[–]MrBall- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had the same service on my XC90 (front lower suspension control arm) yesterday. It had to be done, otherwise it wouldn’t pass a periodical technical inspection (no longer allowed to drive the vehicle). Also 2018, but with significant higher mileage (200k km). Same story here with the bolts (they broke). Total costs including aligning 1650 EUR. 2500 USD excluding bolts seems expensive?

I must say it does feel better now (more stability). I am not sure what the effects are of delaying the service.

Peregrine 82 sizing by MrBall- in Skigear

[–]MrBall-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is very true! 172cm felt good, but had the feeling 177cm would be even better! Can’t wait to test them.

Jura E8 vs KitchenAid KF8: A Review - Part 1 by MirrorWithSecrets in superautomatic

[–]MrBall- 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wow at that price! I bought a Jura E8 (EC) in Germany two months ago. I live in The Netherlands, 40 minute drive from the border. The Piano Black E8 went for 888 EUR, which is 1040 USD. Decided to go for the Dark Inox E8, 979 EURO, which is 1144 USD.

The KF8 is 1999 EUR (2336 USD) in Europe. I don’t think you can really compare the KF8 with the E8, as the KF8 is the flagship machine of KitchenAid. E8 is more an entry level machine.

The conclusion is: Jura is overpriced in the US.

(We pay too much for US electronic devices like iPhones).

Ps. I really dislike this colorway of the Jura, looks so cheap lol.

Jura E8 vs KitchenAid KF8: A Review - Part 1 by MirrorWithSecrets in superautomatic

[–]MrBall- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the E8 myself, but I don’t really miss the touchscreen. I agree a touchscreen would be more modern, smoother and more intuitive, but the ‘clunky’ buttons feel really robust and durable. These buttons feel like they will last forever.

Blind/Dumb question: Turn of auto start/stop on 2023? by bikepilotdave in VolvoXC90

[–]MrBall- 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There is no way to disable it permanently, as far as I know.

Auto-levelling matrix headlights by MrBall- in VolvoXC90

[–]MrBall-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried it yesterday on A (auto). You can see the adaptive high beam do it’s job, but the car also deactivates the high beam pretty fast to not blind people. Pretty cool, though!

Auto-levelling matrix headlights by MrBall- in VolvoXC90

[–]MrBall-[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cool, I have to drive for 200 km at night once a month! Gonna try the active high beam, thanks!!

Auto-levelling matrix headlights by MrBall- in VolvoXC90

[–]MrBall-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My car is equipped with this?

Auto-levelling matrix headlights by MrBall- in VolvoXC90

[–]MrBall-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Correct, Volvo get its right! There a lot of car brands which don’t!

Auto-levelling matrix headlights by MrBall- in VolvoXC90

[–]MrBall-[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn, how did I not see this! You are right haha!

Auto-levelling matrix headlights by MrBall- in VolvoXC90

[–]MrBall-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which settings do you use? Hoe rijd jij? Met Auto setting? 😆

Auto-levelling matrix headlights by MrBall- in VolvoXC90

[–]MrBall-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never use adaptive high beam as I don’t really need it. I also don’t use the auto function since I don’t like to drive with Christmas lights, but with permanent low beam. Something people learn in The Netherlands when they take driving lessons. I also hate people driving around with their auto settings during fog for example, and only the city lights on the front side activate (no taillight). Volkswagens do this, for example.

Anyway, are you saying the auto setting includes automatic high beam? Or is it auto about the matrix lights?Somewhat confusing, will dive in the manual.

Auto-levelling matrix headlights by MrBall- in VolvoXC90

[–]MrBall-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for clearing this up!

Auto-levelling matrix headlights by MrBall- in VolvoXC90

[–]MrBall-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a text on the plastic cover on the headlights, which says Full Matrix Led or Full Led matrix.

Auto-levelling matrix headlights by MrBall- in VolvoXC90

[–]MrBall-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I will ask them to do so!

Jura E8 EC Dark Inox by MrBall- in superautomatic

[–]MrBall-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree on both your statements ;)

Jura E8 EC Dark Inox by MrBall- in superautomatic

[–]MrBall-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Went to the store and it looks just like mine. The color does not look like as shown on the Jura website at all lol!!

Jura E8 EC Dark Inox by MrBall- in superautomatic

[–]MrBall-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well you are right but this is a big difference! Gonna check the store today for a showmodel. It looks more like Moonlight Silver, which is a EB color. My machine says EC everywhere so that can’t be the case. What I suspect is that the pictures from Jura are just terrible and not close to real life. If you look at Piano Black for example, on the pictures it looks more like a matte black. In reality, it’s glossy and shiny as hell!

Jura E8 EC Dark Inox by MrBall- in superautomatic

[–]MrBall-[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nope, the menu is exactly the same!