What did you do with your Grenadier today?

[74CampySuperRecord]

I removed my temporary paper registration tag and bolted on my permanent Arizona license plate.

I also installed the front and rear Agile differential skid plates that arrived today. Yes, on a Sunday. The whole process took less than 20 minutes including searching for my misplaced reading glasses.

I missed out on meeting up for a drive with IG_in_AZ due to another issue but was still able to spend some time with the Grenadier.

 

[AaronS]

Thanks very much. I would be happy to share. Click the links below.

Eibach Pro Lift Kit 2.5"
Owl Talon Wheels Satin Black
Mickey Thompson Baja Boss LT255/85R17

Front driveshaft angle is pretty steep. I will be keeping an eye on that until I change it out.

Cheers.

How noisy are the tires?

 

[Znarfgh]

How is it working?

I think the strut is something INEOS missed on the 2 seater. The lid is a bit awkward to handle.

The one I have just manages to hold the lid up. I will have it re-gassed to a higher spec at some point but for now it's OK. Mounted on the inside, it clears the positive terminal.

I did not even think of mounting it outside but need that space for a fuse box and on the other side, a CelFi.

 

[4x4Brick #1561]

Today I was invited by INEOS to visit GRENADIERS AND COFFEE at Motorworld Böblingen near Stuttgart. There were about 30-40 customer vehicles on site and LeTech was there with some of their vehicles. The new special model Belstaff 1924 was presented and in a Q&A round all questions concerning the Grenadier could be asked. In addition to people from the marketing department, there were also employees from the technical department on site. Some customer vehicles had equipment fitted to their vehicles. Most of it was probably more or less driven around. The funniest thing I found was the brand new Rhino Rack shovel, which was fitted with edge protection. Hopefully the tough kid won't forget to put the protection back on when he has to dig himself free in the urban jungle.
It was interesting to meet Grenadier drivers live. That's something else than in the forum.
I was also surprised that the marketing team was well prepared with regard to us customers. When I registered, I was greeted with ‘Hey, you own the first Grenadier delivered to a dealer in Germany and to you’. And I hadn't even said my name yet. INEOS team, if you're reading this, hats off again! And thank you for organising such a good event. I'll be there again next time!

Great story and pictures. Does the short door or ladder hit the shovel?

 

[AUDIOBUS]

Installed the rival transmission cover (posted in the Rival thread) and fit some nets in the cargo area for more of a convertible solution vs. those great looking hardware baskets. I've used these in other vehicles and they're very handy -- a couple of those small cheap carabiners and you can close the top so nothing flys out.

 

[Carolinaride]

I gave mine it’s first proper wash today since owning it. It’s had a couple of hosedowns to get mud etc off but I’ve not given it a decent tub.

Some observations:
It now looks a little whiter than cream - happy with that.
I’m also looking forward to not having dirt coloured pants around the calves for a little while.
What kind of hell did the designers envisage when they designed this thing? Washing it is hard work - so many cracks and crevices and ladders and external hinges and L tracks and spare wheels etc to work around. How did you ex defender guys do it and stay positive? perhaps this was the least of your problems.
With my dodgey knee and not having access to a step ladder, I had no chance of cleaning the middle of roof or the middle of the windscreen. The windscreen is full of old bug carcasses so I’ll need to deal with that properly soon and then give it a dose of RainX.
The wheels have a lot more brake dust that the cruiser used to have. The X3 is the same so it must be a Euro car thing.

Anyway, that’s enough whinging. I suppose I should just go out and get it dirty again so I can get better with more practice.

I agree. I baby mine more than i should and clean if once a week. Even at 6’2” i need a decent step ladder to reach the middle of the roof. I will say every time i clean it i appreciate more how well it is made.

 

[rovie]

Great story and pictures. Does the short door or ladder hit the shovel?

That's a good question. I had thought about that too. Unfortunately, I never met the owner. But I assume that it was just enough. Anything else would be very embarrassing.

 

[crashnburn]

At the British Car Festival in Chicago, IL yesterday.
Finally got to meet @TRAILMASTER with his Shale Blue IG (2nd IG I've seen the past 6months)

We were like salesmen explaining everything and showing the IG features to the curious event attendants.


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[Jean Mercier]

Had my second service today at my dealer, 40000 km (41035 to be exact). He noticed some damage that I hadn't seen, oops

The wet part is NOT oil but water, it was raining heavily when I drove to the workshop.

He made also a software update of the head unit and I have know the software version 689002940.

BUT, the service warning still keeps coming up, even after my service, and this is now without interruption since September last year. Very annoying.
See the video I made after coming home

I asked my dealer to make a ticket with Ineos.

Fortunately I have a "temporary fix", see my post here:

How to disable the popping-up of the Service Interval Warning?

They probably could. I think the obvious reason why they adopted this approach is they would have signed a contract with the Bosch network for x amount of years before it can be released. It’s still new and requires support from Bosch to do the programming and more importantly it’s a business...

www.theineosforum.com

 

[Catpaw4x4]

Had my second service today at my dealer, 40000 km (41035 to be exact). He noticed some damage that I hadn't seen, oops

The wet part is NOT oil but water, it was raining heavily when I drove to the workshop.
View attachment 7869657

He made also a software update of the head unit and I have know the software version 689002940.

BUT, the service warning still keeps coming up, even after my service, and this is now without interruption since September last year. Very annoying.
See the video I made after coming home

I asked my dealer to make a ticket with Ineos.

Fortunately I have a "temporary fix", see my post here:

How to disable the popping-up of the Service Interval Warning?

They probably could. I think the obvious reason why they adopted this approach is they would have signed a contract with the Bosch network for x amount of years before it can be released. It’s still new and requires support from Bosch to do the programming and more importantly it’s a business...

www.theineosforum.com

Oopsy ! My left rear bumper corner is a few millimeters closer to the vehicle than the rt following an off roading event - wasn't aware of it for several weeks .

 

[Logsplitter]

Had my second service today at my dealer, 40000 km (41035 to be exact). He noticed some damage that I hadn't seen, oops

The wet part is NOT oil but water, it was raining heavily when I drove to the workshop.
View attachment 7869657

He made also a software update of the head unit and I have know the software version 689002940.

BUT, the service warning still keeps coming up, even after my service, and this is now without interruption since September last year. Very annoying.
See the video I made after coming home

I asked my dealer to make a ticket with Ineos.

Fortunately I have a "temporary fix", see my post here:

How to disable the popping-up of the Service Interval Warning?

They probably could. I think the obvious reason why they adopted this approach is they would have signed a contract with the Bosch network for x amount of years before it can be released. It’s still new and requires support from Bosch to do the programming and more importantly it’s a business...

www.theineosforum.com

My diff cover is bent just as yours so I’ve now put a diff cover protection plate on.

 

[FlyersFan76]

Put on my INEOS 1 license plate

I installed the Dissent rock sliders


Then drove it to the glass shop for a new windshield. I only got to use the rock sliders/steps once so far.

Now onto buying a brush guard but need to finalize which one to go with.

 

[Jean Mercier]

My diff cover is bent just as yours so I’ve now put a diff cover protection plate on.

Yes, that's probably what I should do before doing a next trip!
Thanks for the advice.

 

[Logsplitter]

Yes, that's probably what I should do before doing a next trip!
Thanks for the advice.

My diff cover actually moved a bit after the knock so causing a small slow leak. Diff cover plate had to be loosened off and repositioned then diff topped up with oil. The diff covers from Almont4wd are substantial and good value in my view.

 

[Eric]

Had my second service today at my dealer, 40000 km (41035 to be exact). He noticed some damage that I hadn't seen, oops

The wet part is NOT oil but water, it was raining heavily when I drove to the workshop.
View attachment 7869657

He made also a software update of the head unit and I have know the software version 689002940.

BUT, the service warning still keeps coming up, even after my service, and this is now without interruption since September last year. Very annoying.
See the video I made after coming home

I asked my dealer to make a ticket with Ineos.

Fortunately I have a "temporary fix", see my post here:

How to disable the popping-up of the Service Interval Warning?

They probably could. I think the obvious reason why they adopted this approach is they would have signed a contract with the Bosch network for x amount of years before it can be released. It’s still new and requires support from Bosch to do the programming and more importantly it’s a business...

www.theineosforum.com

I'm using your method with the stalk end button to clear mine. But I think I've found another way. I need to check first in the morning to make sure that playing with the stalk end button hadn't influenced what I was doing.
When the "service internal" appears at startup,
select settings, vehicle, vehicle information, service interval. And then just come straight out by selecting one of the main options, eg audio. The service interval notification disappears until.the next engine start.

 

[Logsplitter]

Yesterday I met up with @PC01 at the Renegade Brewery for a couple beers and some Grenadier talk . Great to catch up with you mate and enjoyed the travelling tales

 

[anand]

Yesterday I met up with @PC01 at the Renegade Brewery for a couple beers and some Grenadier talk . Great to catch up with you mate and enjoyed the travelling tales View attachment 7869712

The narrow width of Euro parking stalls never ceases to amaze me... Possibly one of the things I'm looking forward to the least about driving in the EU next week

 

[CRH]

The narrow width of Euro parking stalls never ceases to amaze me... Possibly one of the things I'm looking forward to the least about driving in the EU next week

Wait until you find out that some uk councils are banning/fining owners for cars over 5 metres. They seem to be totally out of touch with reality and size of modern day vehicles.

 

[Logsplitter]

The narrow width of Euro parking stalls never ceases to amaze me... Possibly one of the things I'm looking forward to the least about driving in the EU next week

It certainly doesn’t leave much room to open the door. If you’re a big fella then you may struggle to get out.

 

[anand]

Wait until you find out that some uk councils are banning/fining owners for cars over 5 metres. They seem to be totally out of touch with reality and size of modern day vehicles.

Many home owners associations in the US have implemented fines/towing for vehicles >5.8m, or with a GCWR (total weight of vehicle + max weight of trailer) of 4500kgs for parking anywhere within the neighborhood (including on your own drive or in your garage); which pretty much negates every full size pick up truck (length) and any non-compact SUV (GCWR)... Real quite wild