USA Grenadier Experience (Texas Dallas Fort Worth) 27 Feb - 01 Mar

[Stu_Barnes]

If you're going let people know, if you don't know anything about this event and think that you should have been notified, then tell INEOS Automotive..........

 

[Reducs]

Thanks for the region specific threads, and herding cats in general.

If you're going let people know, if you don't know anything about this event and think that you should have been notified, then tell INEOS Automotive..........


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[Reducs]

I'm registered for 11:30a on Wed.

See ya there!

 

[Idahorocks]

I got a Monday afternoon slot!

 

[Inez]

I signed up for Tuesday morning.

 

[Texas Grenadier]

1:30 Tuesday!

 

[Idahorocks]

A perfect day and place to finally drive the Grenadier. I couldn't be happier! I got to drive a Fieldmaster in Shale Blue almost exactly like the one I optioned in the configurator. The off-road park had a great mix of terrain. We had some steep climbs and descent over rocky and rutted terrain, and more than a few mud holes to ford with the recent rain. It felt solid and capable in all situations. The brake felt a little spongey at first, and I somehow made a warning gong go off a couple of times, but those were the only real quirks. I was also surprised how well it is geared in 4 low.

The staff was super helpful but there was no new information that hasn't already been shared before.

 

[BD1]

Thanks for the pictures.....did they have a donny grey there?

That Slate Blue looks sharp in the sun.

 

[Idahorocks]

I think the one under the tent was donny grey. I failed to take a picture of that one. And yes, the sun really affected my perspective on the colors compared to what you see in the configurator.

 

[LCT]

@BD1 No, they did not. That was the only color missing.

 

[Reducs]

Just back from driving and a new tidbit I learned (if I've missed it elsewhere and it's common knowledge, sorry) is that in NA we won't have the option of starting from scratch when ordering. We're going to be starting from a Fieldmaster/Trialmaster level. If this is true, I'm really disappointed. I get it from a build and profit standpoint, but there are things on both that I don't want. It'll base at ~$75k if we're starting with those trims.

Has anyone else heard this?

Still really like it and the idea of it, but uggh.

 

[DaveB]

Just back from driving and a new tidbit I learned (if I've missed it elsewhere and it's common knowledge, sorry) is that in NA we won't have the option of starting from scratch when ordering. We're going to be starting from a Fieldmaster/Trialmaster level. If this is true, I'm really disappointed. I get it from a build and profit standpoint, but there are things on both that I don't want. It'll base at ~$75k if we're starting with those trims.

Has anyone else heard this?

Still really like it and the idea of it, but uggh.

I hope Ineos buy you drinks and a meal first
It certainly sounds like you are getting screwed.

 

[PilotMike]

How long were you able to test drive?

 

[Norb-TX]

The guide told us that we'd be able to order stuff from the Fieldmaster and Trailmaster individually. We didn't have to buy either package. That's what he implied to our group.

 

[IG_in_AZ]

Just back from driving and a new tidbit I learned (if I've missed it elsewhere and it's common knowledge, sorry) is that in NA we won't have the option of starting from scratch when ordering. We're going to be starting from a Fieldmaster/Trialmaster level. If this is true, I'm really disappointed. I get it from a build and profit standpoint, but there are things on both that I don't want. It'll base at ~$75k if we're starting with those trims.

Has anyone else heard this?

Still really like it and the idea of it, but uggh.

First time I've heard this one, but the drive events are just starting in the USA. I'm on all the Ineos Grenadier failbook groups, although I haven't checked them as often since joining this forum.

 

[Reducs]

How long were you able to test drive?

It was about 20 minutes. All low range locked center diff except for the 1/2 mile or so drive back when he let us put it in high range. Gearing felt good.

 

[Reducs]

The guide told us that we'd be able to order stuff from the Fieldmaster and Trailmaster individually. We didn't have to buy either package. That's what he implied to our group.

Ours did as well, but he was vague. My take was that you could, for example, put steelies on a Fieldmaster, but I guarantee it'll be a no cost swap; still money in their pocket. Kinda like deleting A/C in a GT series Porsche.

 

[DaveB]

Ours did as well, but he was vague. My take was that you could, for example, put steelies on a Fieldmaster, but I guarantee it'll be a no cost swap; still money in their pocket. Kinda like deleting A/C in a GT series Porsche.

Go on the configurator, select United States as the country and go to town on different configurations.
Log in and save them so you can change them 500 times before finally ordering.
This helps avoid/minimise changes after you have placed an order

 

[MileHigh]

Trialmaster seems most of what I want except for a snorkel, which is literally a bit over the top. But I guess you could swap it out?

Steel wheels are no longer an option on the Fieldmaster in the US at least. I think they were there before.

 

[BD1]

Go on the configurator, select United States as the country and go to town on different configurations.
Log in and save them so you can change them 500 times before finally ordering.
This helps avoid/minimise changes after you have placed an order

Dave - So when it comes time to order you can take a configuration you have saved and simply convert it to an order?

I was thinking we would have to build a new order from scratch. The the order process is different than saving various configurations.