Hello from Cairns

emax · Oct 4, 2022

bemax said:
It’s the date of the revolution in Germany.

In 1871 Germany won the war against against France.

But there has never been really something like a revolution in Germany. Lenin himself once said: "When these Germans want to storm a train station, they first buy a platform ticket."

I'm afraid, he was right.

Max · Oct 5, 2022

emax said:
> Heated dark surfaces in the interior in particular contribute significantly to the heating - more than the vehicle paintwork itself.

That's what I have been preaching since 1871.

Agreed. Especially matt black finished surfaces...same goes for matt black versus gloss black paint...one absorbs, the other reflects. Living in and traveling Australia, the steering wheel can be red hot...I have gone for the saddle leather, and an aluminum foil sun visor for the inside of the windscreen when parked. They work a treat.

DaveB · Oct 5, 2022

Max said:
Agreed. Especially matt black finished surfaces...same goes for matt black versus gloss black paint...one absorbs, the other reflects. Living in and traveling Australia, the steering wheel can be red hot...I have gone for the saddle leather, and an aluminum foil sun visor for the inside of the windscreen when parked. They work a treat.

I have the windscreen cover sitting on the back seat of my car all the time as it makes a huge difference when parked in direct sun. 20 degrees cooler as a guess

Max · Oct 5, 2022

DaveB said:
I have the windscreen cover sitting on the back seat of my car all the time as it makes a huge difference when parked in direct sun. 20 degrees cooler as a guess

They don't just stop the heat but preserve all of what the sun is eating into...

crimson · Feb 16, 2023

Good Day Team Cairns,

Got a call today from Cairns dealer saying they have a demo car for viewing only. Not drivable but exciting to get another look without the crowds. It's located next door to Westco Volkswagen.

BTW - He mentioned a production car becoming available April/May. Fingers crossed

Disco Dave · Feb 16, 2023

I went and had a look today. You can actually crawl underneath on those nice clean tiles without getting dirty. Looks pretty spectacular in the show room.

crimson · Feb 16, 2023

Disco Dave said:
I went and had a look today. You can actually crawl underneath on those nice clean tiles without getting dirty. Looks pretty spectacular in the show room.

Awesome, I'm looking forward to the visit. Haven't seen a clean and polished version yet. Will drum up support and take the village along

crimson · Sep 7, 2023

Have any Cairns locals on this Forum received their Grenadier yet?

I was told be WestCo that 3 have already gone out and they're working on their 4th now.

crimson · Sep 8, 2023

Just had my first real life experience with magic mushroom.. wow what a great colour.

Great news for Cairns locals, that we now have a demo available for test drives.

crimson · Nov 23, 2023

Any other Cairns folks on here already receive their Grenadier from WestCo?

Bushguide · Nov 24, 2023

crimson said:
Any other Cairns folks on here already receive their Grenadier from WestCo?

Not me mate as I'm in Townsville but just heard today, look like moving to Cairns early next year, bringing our Grenadier with us.

Disco Dave · Nov 24, 2023

Mine is waiting for me at Westco. Have been overseas for the last month, it arrived just before I left. Vehicle had to go through the check process, didn’t even get to see it. Gave them a call a few days ago to see how things were going. They told me it now has a cracked windscreen which needs to be replaced (Westco have one in stock) they just waiting for Ineos authorisation. Made my final payment over a week ago, called Ineos today, they said it is still showing “pending”. Anyway looks like I am still in the D2 for a bit longer.

crimson · Nov 26, 2023

Bushguide said:
Not me mate as I'm in Townsville but just heard today, look like moving to Cairns early next year, bringing our Grenadier with us.

That's great news mate, I'm loving living up in Cairns since the move from Sydney last year. Looking forward to meeting you and your beast over a few local Grenadier meetups. Let me know if you need any help with settling into Cairns.

Greg · Nov 26, 2023

Bushguide said:
Not me mate as I'm in Townsville but just heard today, look like moving to Cairns early next year, bringing our Grenadier with us.

One less SW Grenadier in Townsville...
Although from what Christian has been saying they seem to have sold a few here.

crimson · Nov 26, 2023

Disco Dave said:
Mine is waiting for me at Westco. Have been overseas for the last month, it arrived just before I left. Vehicle had to go through the check process, didn’t even get to see it. Gave them a call a few days ago to see how things were going. They told me it now has a cracked windscreen which needs to be replaced (Westco have one in stock) they just waiting for Ineos authorisation. Made my final payment over a week ago, called Ineos today, they said it is still showing “pending”. Anyway looks like I am still in the D2 for a bit longer.

A cracked windscreen before taking delivery is unfortunate, sorry to hear Dave. I'll be heading on a cruise next week which pretty much coincides with delivery. Our Grenadiers will be keeping each other company and hopefully having any accessories ordered fitted. It didn't sound like they had or knew what stock they had, hopefully a few extra weeks will help. Looking forward to introducing Cairns to a few more MM and seeing you on the road. Hopefully not too long for you mate

Disco Dave · Jan 4, 2024

crimson said:
A cracked windscreen before taking delivery is unfortunate, sorry to hear Dave. I'll be heading on a cruise next week which pretty much coincides with delivery. Our Grenadiers will be keeping each other company and hopefully having any accessories ordered fitted. It didn't sound like they had or knew what stock they had, hopefully a few extra weeks will help. Looking forward to introducing Cairns to a few more MM and seeing you on the road. Hopefully not too long for you mate

Did you pass me on the Cook highway at Aeroglen the other day in a MM with red chassis? I was north bound and turning into the airport.

crimson · Jan 4, 2024

Disco Dave said:
Did you pass me on the Cook highway at Aeroglen the other day in a MM with red chassis? I was north bound and turning into the airport.

Yes that would have been my mine, red chassis trying best to keep clean. It was most likely my wife driving if she didn't acknowledge or do the Grenadier wave

hahaha. Let's grab a beer soon.

Disco Dave · Jan 4, 2024

crimson said:
Yes that would have been my mine, red chassis trying best to keep clean. It was most likely my wife driving if she didn't acknowledge or do the Grenadier wave hahaha. Let's grab a beer soon.

The driver had a beard, hope that wasn’t your wife.

Bushguide · Jan 7, 2024

crimson said:
That's great news mate, I'm loving living up in Cairns since the move from Sydney last year. Looking forward to meeting you and your beast over a few local Grenadier meetups. Let me know if you need any help with settling into Cairns.

At this stage we are fine ... have purchased a property at Clifton Beach ... no damage from JaSPER

crimson · Jan 7, 2024

Bushguide said:
At this stage we are fine ... have purchased a property at Clifton Beach ... no damage from JaSPER

That's great news and a nice spot in FNQ. Location location location, easy and assessable to everything close by. Where is the first place you plan on taking your Grenadier once you're here?

I've just done my first shakedown sleep in the car... Loving every moment and can't wait for more.

Btw.. any tips on how to deter March flies?

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