DaveB Vehicle Delivery

Blackbox88 said:

Oke I missed it but what is with this indicators ?
Do they use different blinker fluid or do they have to be mounted upside down to work

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AnD3rew said:

Because INEOS raised the GVM to 3550 for Australia, probably mostly to avoid the luxury car tax, it means it needs Cat 6 indicators (bigger and brighter) so Australian vehicles need the standard indicators removed and replaced before they can be registered

At least they haven’t done what Toyota has
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Blackbox88 said:

Christ but that means you won't get the fancy LED indicators in side the headlights but a some chunker on the outside?

I was actually rewatching some youtube on grenny in australia and are the once in the red block?
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Solmanic said:

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HT said:

It's starting to get real, Dave.
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DenisM said:

I hadn't fully understood the importance of illumination levels with " Category 6" side indicators until presented with a "working" example yesterday (mid) afternoon in bright sunlight travelling on the 5 lane Western Ring Road out of Melbourne. A large 34 wheel dual trailer interstate truck started to slowly drift across the lane just prior to activating the side indicators. There was a small Toyota Yaris about level with the driver's door. The Toyota driver hadn't noticed the impending "nudge" and I suspect the truck driver hadn't paid attention. As soon as the rearward-biased very bright yellow indicator low on the front RHS mudguard of the truck began to flash the Toyota driver reacted immediately and darted out of the way... it was a close call...
We were about 20m to the rear of the Toyota and two lanes across...
The fitting on mine even if "temporary" is neat and sturdy (so far). Looks quite in keeping with the high quality of the vehicle.
PS: I arrived in Tasmania on the ferry at 0630 today. I might be one of the very few registered examples to grace the "Apple Isle" thus far!

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MrMike said:

Traviata has now left port and
on its way

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Kilchoman said:

Traviata is due in on the 27th to No.12 NQ (wot ever) and out on the 30th according to the Port Management System here

Public Page

www3.fremantleports.com.au

(Click on Ship Type to reverse alphabet so Vehicle Carriers come to the top)

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DenisM said:

I hadn't fully understood the importance of illumination levels with " Category 6" side indicators until presented with a "working" example yesterday (mid) afternoon in bright sunlight travelling on the 5 lane Western Ring Road out of Melbourne. A large 34 wheel dual trailer interstate truck started to slowly drift across the lane just prior to activating the side indicators. There was a small Toyota Yaris about level with the driver's door. The Toyota driver hadn't noticed the impending "nudge" and I suspect the truck driver hadn't paid attention. As soon as the rearward-biased very bright yellow indicator low on the front RHS mudguard of the truck began to flash the Toyota driver reacted immediately and darted out of the way... it was a close call...
We were about 20m to the rear of the Toyota and two lanes across...
The fitting on mine even if "temporary" is neat and sturdy (so far). Looks quite in keeping with the high quality of the vehicle.
PS: I arrived in Tasmania on the ferry at 0630 today. I might be one of the very few registered examples to grace the "Apple Isle" thus far!

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DenisM said:

PS: I arrived in Tasmania on the ferry at 0630 today. I might be one of the very few registered examples to grace the "Apple Isle" thus far!

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DaveB said:

Yep
Looks like they have time to relax and go visit Rottnest or Little Creatures brewery
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DaveB said:

Yep
Looks like they have time to relax and go visit Rottnest or Little Creatures brewery
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Rok_Dr said:

Oh well what’s another week after all this time. Maybe I’ll get lucky and the delay will result in the software update and brake controller kit being released before delivery.

I may cruise down on Sunday and see if it’s actually docked.

Cheers
Steve

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DaveB said:

There you go.
Glass at least half full.

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Tazzieman said:

1. The prototypes
2. Ben's
3. yours!

Would love to meet for a coffee if you are able

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Rooballer said:

Looks like you wait is going to be a little longer @DaveB Traviata is not scheduled to arrive in Brisbane until the end of September now…….

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