What did you do with your Grenadier today?

[Deepblue]

Today I laid under the car to remove the gravel from inside the plates (better called collecting pan) under the tank. When moving over a hill of loose gravel this pan filled from the front and shovelled the gravel into the skid plate.
I don’t understand why they bent only the front and sides upwards to skid over obstacles, but let the corners open to collect the sh..t

And no, it was not necessary to drive over the gravel heap!

Have made exactly the same experience. Had broad a load of stones and dirt with me. Am wondering of a way to easier access the area e.g. by driving onto some ramps. Have no experience but found some nice ideas:

DER RAMPENSPEZIALIST

 

[CountyV8]

How did you manage to get so many L track clips I counted 8.

 

[Ever Pragmatic]

Another satisfying week of ownership and I thought I’d share my data from a trip back from essex this afternoon.. just under 70 miles, almost all motorway, some traffic but no real delay.. average speed was just under 50mph and I didn’t really go over 70mpg.. attached pictures show the trip data and various temperatures.. no bings of bongs to report..

I ended up getting followed and overtaken and re overtaken by numerous Discovery’s.. a bit of rubber necking from the occupants.

 

[CountyV8]

I see you haver the engine temp on the off road page .

 

[DCPU]

Today I laid under the car to remove the gravel from inside the plates (better called collecting pan) under the tank. When moving over a hill of loose gravel this pan filled from the front and shovelled the gravel into the skid plate.
I don’t understand why they bent only the front and sides upwards to skid over obstacles, but let the corners open to collect the sh..t

And no, it was not necessary to drive over the gravel heap!

For those struggling to visualise this:

And again, if Ineos were to listen to real world users, a very valuable lesson could be learnt.

Highly skilled engineers doing millions of km in vehicles may sort one set of issues; but will not match a few thousands of kms by an invested owner.

As a side note, I think I recall reading somewhere that the fuel tank guard would support the full weight of the vehicle. However, some of the attachment brackets are only 1mm(ish) thick so i have my doubts.

 

[DCPU]

Did we find out if these clips behind the radiator and which appear to be cut off is the norm?

Tell me more about this?

Is this the Technical Service Bulletin, so such like, that @Jean Mercier posted?

 

[DCPU]

In similar fashion to Nomad, can now confirm that yesterday, i took delivery of my Grenadier: Donny Grey, Diesel, Trialmaster, winch, side runners, privacy glass, safari windows, Tow ball .

First impression is that it is built incredibly solid (tank like) but the electronics are still far from perfect (part of screen for radio etc went blank yesterday but came back on after i restarted).

The first drive was about 100 km (back from dealer) but mainly highway. With regards to steering, although it felt a bit odd when you take your first roundabout, within a few minutes it feels natural and becomes a non-issue. For me, it may even become a small quirk that makes the grenadier even more special.

Overall, truly love the car and the only area which is potentially a bit of negative is the large turning circle. i.e don't take it in an underground parking garage (never intend to do that anyway). As for the electronics, yes, would like it to work smoothly but in reality if the speedometer, temperature gauge, fuel level and fuel range works, i don't really care if the rest stays a blank screen.

P.S. have been told by the dealer that my Trialmaster jacket has been ordered but not received yet.

Hey, congratulations. Is yours one of the very first delivered in to a customer in Sweden, I don't think I've seen anything on social media?

 

[DCPU]

Maybe the aftermarket will create a solution if it proves to be a continuous problem for people.

I think if it becomes an issue for me a couple of bits of offcut 3mm ali chequerplate wrapped around the curve and bolted in will do the trick.

The OEM fuel tank guard is quite ugly and basic. It reminds me of something, but I'm not quite sure...maybe a bash plate on a Urals sidecar?

 

[DCPU]

Just had another drive - all as should be. Steering fine, footrest - well there is no ignoring it. BUILT ON PURPOSE.

Stopped off and took some more pictures. Just a couple here, you may get fed up of me taking pictures (was interesting looking under the bonnet last night to find spot the country of origin...:View attachment 7815586View attachment 7815587View attachment 7815588

Let me guess who sits in those rear seats:

 

[Ever Pragmatic]

I see you haver the engine temp on the off road page .

It has all the temperature and it repeats on the right hand side of the screen next to the speed and fuel levels.

 

[Trialmaster]

How did you manage to get so many L track clips I counted 8.

How many are supplied as standard? I ordered some extra on my initial order (also have another packet of them). Should have saved them from my days in aviation.

 

[bakepl]

Tell me more about this?

Is this the Technical Service Bulletin, so such like, that @Jean Mercier posted?

See the yellow stripes on the pipe in the centre of the image and then the plastic clips on the radiator shroud that look like they've been cut and should be attached to the pipe? I think Jean considered the pipe a little loose - perhaps this is the norm and they are they all like this?

 

[Colinthill]

In anticipation of the imminent deliveries, what did you do with your Grenadier this weekend?

Tell the community and share the love, and pictures, lots of pictures.

This thread will remain locked until the first member tells me they have taken delivery.

Delivered and driven all week love it got to get the wheels off the tarmac! Only 6 miles when we picked it up!

 

[Stu_Barnes]

You’ll need fuel first that’s one of the most empty tanks I’ve seen. At least you know it still runs when that low.

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[Wayneos]

For those struggling to visualise this:View attachment 7815630View attachment 7815631View attachment 7815632View attachment 7815633

And again, if Ineos were to listen to real world users, a very valuable lesson could be learnt.

Highly skilled engineers doing millions of km in vehicles may sort one set of issues; but will not match a few thousands of kms by an invested owner.

As a side note, I think I recall reading somewhere that the fuel tank guard would support the full weight of the vehicle. However, some of the attachment brackets are only 1mm(ish) thick so i have my doubts.

The guard on the prototype was better and with a small design change would have sufficed quite well.

 

[ECrider]

The guard on the prototype was better and with a small design change would have sufficed quite well.

View attachment 7815755

what's this?

sensor?

 

[DCPU]

Exhaust gas temperature sensor?

 

[ADVAW8S]

what's this?

sensor?

I'm putting money on the oxygen sensor

 

[DCPU]

My guess was based on this schematic:

 

[ECrider]

My guess was based on this schematic:
View attachment 7815765

that's the badger then.