Americas United States Shipping Information (After the Fact)

[YellowLab]

You mean you didn't cancel your order because some auto journo or random guy on the internet complained about the turning circle?!?!?!

Nope - did not. There are many ways to skin the steering cat - already talking with 2 firms...

 

[Tom109]

Nope - did not. There are many ways to skin the steering cat - already talking with 2 firms...

Hopefully they leave the Gren alone, adjust the big nut behind the wheel, pat you on the back and say, “good to go”!

 

[YellowLab]

Hopefully they leave the Gren alone, adjust the big nut behind the wheel, pat you on the back and say, “good to go”!

Roadmaster makes a small spring strut for jeeps and pickups that assists gently with the return to center on similar RB steering systems

 

[Knysna]

Have to disagree with you here. I agree it has been discussed, specifically when Stu spoke with Greg Clark and Greg said it would be somewhat of a delay. Also, I'm experiencing the delay firsthand. My reservation is the earliest at RDS in PA and possibly the earliest in the country yet dozens of IG's are getting delivered ahead of mine (all were ordered without the tow package). From what I understand IA is trying to make deliveries based on the order of reservation when possible so I would 100% have mine by now if not for the hitch receiver removal delay. You have to realize they most likely didn't have 500+ blank plates fully painted, passed QC and ready for install just sitting at 4+ ports nationwide. This part most likely had to be produced, shipped across the Atlantic, dispersed to the various ports and then installed. There's no way it wouldn't cause a

Have to disagree with you here. I agree it has been discussed, specifically when Stu spoke with Greg Clark and Greg said it would be somewhat of a delay. Also, I'm experiencing the delay firsthand. My reservation is the earliest at RDS in PA and possibly the earliest in the country yet dozens of IG's are getting delivered ahead of mine (all were ordered without the tow package). From what I understand IA is trying to make deliveries based on the order of reservation when possible so I would 100% have mine by now if not for the hitch receiver removal delay. You have to realize they most likely didn't have 500+ blank plates fully painted, passed QC and ready for install just sitting at 4+ ports nationwide. This part most likely had to be produced, shipped across the Atlantic, dispersed to the various ports and then installed. There's no way it wouldn't cause a delay.

It’s still be a free country at this point in time and you’re still kinda permitted an opinion…. but based on my research and what Inoes has told me there is not a delay as was discussed earlier.

 

[Grenadier Journals]

Very nice, that tint is dark!

Yeah that’s a pretty dark tint from the factory! See how it is in person.

That's beautiful. It was my second choice but I got MM because desert heat n stuff. Green would be an even worse oven in 120F.

Yeah color choice was a tough one! Always loved that classic green white top look.. now just gotta decide if I’m powder coating the wheels white.

 

[Gibby]

Have to disagree with you here. I agree it has been discussed, specifically when Stu spoke with Greg Clark and Greg said it would be somewhat of a delay. Also, I'm experiencing the delay firsthand. My reservation is the earliest at RDS in PA and possibly the earliest in the country yet dozens of IG's are getting delivered ahead of mine (all were ordered without the tow package). From what I understand IA is trying to make deliveries based on the order of reservation when possible so I would 100% have mine by now if not for the hitch receiver removal delay. You have to realize they most likely didn't have 500+ blank plates fully painted, passed QC and ready for install just sitting at 4+ ports nationwide. This part most likely had to be produced, shipped across the Atlantic, dispersed to the various ports and then installed. There's no way it wouldn't cause a delay.

I agree with you comments. My Pre-order# is 9481 and my VIN is 7320. My G was at the port and RDS told me I should expect a 2-8 week delay because of the hitch glitch.

 

[YellowLab]

I agree with you comments. My Pre-order# is 9481 and my VIN is 7320. My G was at the port and RDS told me I should expect a 2-8 week delay because of the hitch glitch.

My pre-order was 9803 with a vin of 6717 - think there is a randomness mixed in here

 

[Gibby]

I agree with you comments. My Pre-order# is 9481 and my VIN is 7320. My G was at the port and RDS told me I should expect a 2-8 week delay because of the hitch glitch.

RDS has just updated me on my order, VIN#7320. They received 12 IG's this week and are scheduled to receive 10-12 each week for the next several weeks. The first 36 units that will be shipped are non-hitch vehicles. After those are shipped, then they will start to receive hitch-spec'd units. There will be no order to those shipments based on VIN# or pre-order number. RDS told me that my order should be received by them in 2-8 weeks and dealer preparation will take 1-2 weeks from that point. This could be late December or early January. On another note, the forward roof-mounted LED lamp is not yet approved for the USA so anyone wishing to have that option mounted with the roof rack will have to wait until further notice.

 

[Gibby]

Have to disagree with you here. I agree it has been discussed, specifically when Stu spoke with Greg Clark and Greg said it would be somewhat of a delay. Also, I'm experiencing the delay firsthand. My reservation is the earliest at RDS in PA and possibly the earliest in the country yet dozens of IG's are getting delivered ahead of mine (all were ordered without the tow package). From what I understand IA is trying to make deliveries based on the order of reservation when possible so I would 100% have mine by now if not for the hitch receiver removal delay. You have to realize they most likely didn't have 500+ blank plates fully painted, passed QC and ready for install just sitting at 4+ ports nationwide. This part most likely had to be produced, shipped across the Atlantic, dispersed to the various ports and then installed. There's no way it wouldn't cause a delay.

What is you r VIN#?

 

[flynnsk]

RDS has just updated me on my order, VIN#7320. They received 12 IG's this week and are scheduled to receive 10-12 each week for the next several weeks. The first 36 units that will be shipped are non-hitch vehicles. After those are shipped, then they will start to receive hitch-spec'd units. There will be no order to those shipments based on VIN# or pre-order number. RDS told me that my order should be received by them in 2-8 weeks and dealer preparation will take 1-2 weeks from that point. This could be late December or early January. On another note, the forward roof-mounted LED lamp is not yet approved for the USA so anyone wishing to have that option mounted with the roof rack will have to wait until further notice.

Well Poop, there goes my Birthday, Anniversary, Christmas and .. well damn right into next year.. ugghhhh.
Waited 5 years, what's 5 more weeks..

 

[tomc]

What is you r VIN#?

7297
Came in on the Morning Lady which does show that early res # didn't exactly equal early shipping, although I did have early production of July so maybe it was too early and had to go back through QC a few times to resolve some of the issues the euro spec cars have had. Either way, looks like it's a waiting game now. Maybe Stu will get an update from Greg soon about the status of the hitch removal project...? Do they have the plates in hand? Has the work at least started at some ports? @Stu_Barnes

 

[Krabby]

I don’t believe plates are needed - I think they’re simply removing the hitch all together. If I looked at the schematic correctly it’s just a handful of bolts.

Don’t quote me on this. I have no inside info but it’s what I believe to be the case.

 

[GrumpyBastard]

Got the call yesterday that mine is about to be or already is on a truck. Hitch was ordered, so it has been removed. The work appears to have been quick.

 

[donnygreygrenadier]

FWIW Here are my stats:
2022-1-18 Reservation
2023-7-14 Preorder confirmation # 11468 (completed preorder much earlier)
2023-5-3 Off road test
2023-10-30 RDS email VIN # 6940
2023-10-mid Discharged (Baltimore)
2023-11-10 On road test drive
2023-11-22 Tow Communication
Expected delivery ??

 

[GrumpyBastard]

FWIW Here are my stats:
2022-1-18 Reservation
2023-7-14 Preorder confirmation # 11468 (completed preorder much earlier)
2023-5-3 Off road test
2023-10-30 RDS email VIN # 6940
2023-10-mid Discharged (Baltimore)
2023-11-10 On road test drive
2023-11-22 Tow Communication
Expected delivery ??

Before year end 2025

 

[Roach]

Seems strange that people would order the IG car w/o a hitch. If not for just resale.

When my truck arrived last week and found out it didn’t have a hitch I cancelled. I might wait to see if there is a build with a hitch that is close enough to my “wants” when they get delivered in March (or ?).

Maybe a few more things will happen while I'm waiting

 

[hustlehard285]

Got the call yesterday that mine is about to be or already is on a truck. Hitch was ordered, so it has been removed. The work appears to have been quick.

I've been waiting for that call. My sales person said they were going to be sending me the credit check/finance information last week, still haven't got it.

 

[tomc]

I don’t believe plates are needed - I think they’re simply removing the hitch all together. If I looked at the schematic correctly it’s just a handful of bolts.

Don’t quote me on this. I have no inside info but it’s what I believe to be the case.

You may be right. I was just going off the email from Ineos that said, "we've replaced it with the original cover plate". I think there's a square piece to cover up this hole (attached).

Got the call yesterday that mine is about to be or already is on a truck. Hitch was ordered, so it has been removed. The work appears to have been quick.

If this is true, this is the first indication that the work has been completed (or even started for that matter) on an IG. Now the pressure is on IA to start trying to get back to a "fair" delivery order for us early reservation orders.

 

[AngusMacG]

Before year end 2025

If he is going thru KO Ineos in Massachusetts

 

[GrumpyBastard]

I've been waiting for that call. My sales person said they were going to be sending me the credit check/finance information last week, still haven't got

You may be right. I was just going off the email from Ineos that said, "we've replaced it with the original cover plate". I think there's a square piece to cover up this hole (attached).


If this is true, this is the first indication that the work has been completed (or even started for that matter) on an IG. Now the pressure is on IA to start trying to get back to a "fair" delivery order for us early reservation orders.

It’s as true as what the car salesman told me… mine was in the first dozen invoices to our dealer. The email and subsequent communication said hitchwork was expected to start the week before thanksgiving, so it seems plausible.