DaveB Vehicle Delivery

[AnD3rew]

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

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

 

[Blackbox88]

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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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?

 

[AnD3rew]

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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I think the ones in the headlights still work. Just replaces the small round amber side ones with larger white ones. Yes as oer the picture

 

[Solmanic]

 

[DaveB]

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They look pretty good

 

[DenisM]

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!

 

[MrMike]

It's starting to get real, Dave.
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Traviata has now left port and
on its way

 

[Max]

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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Corrugations will test it...as said before a couple of little spots of Sikaflex under the top edge will hold while waiting for the replacement...happy motoring in Tazzie land

 

[DaveB]

Traviata has now left port and
on its way

no luck sorry
Traviata is still anchored offshore.
Positive star left the Fremantle RORO dock 5 hours ago
That at least free's up the port for Traviata to dock.
I assume she will dock at high tide tonight.

 

[Kilchoman]

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)

 

[DaveB]

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)

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

 

[bigleonski]

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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So how has the Grenny been treating you on the 2000+km trip so far @DenisM ??

All good I trust.

 

[Tazzieman]

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!

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

Would love to meet for a coffee if you are able

 

[Rok_Dr]

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

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

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

There you go.
Glass at least half full.

 

[Rok_Dr]

There you go.
Glass at least half full.

Always is in my game

 

[DenisM]

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

Would love to meet for a coffee if you are able

Hoping to travel to Hobart early next week. Will send you a PM to see what we can arrange

 

[Blackbox88]

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They look a lot better then I expected

 

[Rooballer]

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…….

 

[DaveB]

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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Fantastic
Maybe the software update will be ready,