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Thread: Ineos Grenadier, do you reckon it'll take off?

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    Quote Originally Posted by spudfan View Post
    I enjoyed that. It was a pretty sensible over view. I take on board his comments on the engine bay seal. I know on the old Defender and series Land Rovers there was a gap or no seal as such when the bonnet was closed. To my mind this would help with keeping the engine cool. In Australia the seal will no doubt help keep out dust and sand but probably makes the cooling system work harder. Regarding the foot rest. I agree this could be a big factor on long journeys. I remember being in a charity tractor run in the series 111 2.25 diesel. Owing to the speed involved there was not much gear changing and I had to keep on moving my left leg and foot to stop it cramping up. So I think the automatic set up with the footrest could be an issue.
    It's exactly the opposite. Buy sealing that you're forcing the hot air to move back and escape under the car. If there is no seal there the area could have the pressure raised slightly at speed which isn't ideal.

    In reality it's probably mostly about stopping hot air gushing out when parked.
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    Quote Originally Posted by scarry View Post
    Robert does a good job! For those who don't know he is a member here as RMP although since not now driving a Land Rover he's not active.

    If I were to make a comparison between the Grenadier and the Defender bearing in mind it depends on the type of touring and given my experience touring the two off-the-shelf advantages the Grenadier has are wheel size and optional auxiliary battery.
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    Good to see such an open minded review from someone who knows touring and is not owned by the industry.
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    Come on,own up, who's is it?
    My LR nut brother sent this today.

    I am yet to see one.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Captain_Rightfoot View Post
    It's exactly the opposite. Buy sealing that you're forcing the hot air to move back and escape under the car. If there is no seal there the area could have the pressure raised slightly at speed which isn't ideal.

    In reality it's probably mostly about stopping hot air gushing out when parked.
    They were originally fitted to stop hot air from the engine bay going onto the windscreen and also into the fresh air intake,which is usually just behind the bonnet,at the base of the windscreen.
    Today it probably also helps with noise suppresion,and as said,directs the air out over the transmission,as most vehicles have large undertrays.
    Many vehicles dont have it across the front of the engine bay,only the sides and rear.

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    This bloke is off on a trip in one. Might be of interest.
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    Good video. Did not recognise him when he took the glasses off. The fuel gauge thing would be a worry. I never trust any fuel gauge once it reaches the quarter full mark. Once it reaches that I fill up. The odd warning popping up shows that what people were concerned about in the new Defender can occur with any modern car with electronic warning systems. Maybe the paramaters need to be tweeked on how information is processed by the ECU.
    The fuel consumption looked a little heavy when I worked it out but factoring in that he was towing, had a loaded roof rack and no doubt gear inside plus the weight of the vehicle it is obviously going to run heavy on fuel but I did not expect it to be that sore on fuel. But when you buy this vehicle you accept it comes at a cost and you decide to live with it. If I had one I would have accepted this when buying the vehicle instead of something that could give more kmh to the tank full. No point in buying a vehicle you do not like just because it is easier on fuel as you probably would not drive it. Also noticed, your green grass is brown.
    Time to give the Mrs an ultimatum. A Grenadier or I might consider having an affair....

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    In yesterday's Vuelta stage at 10.3 kms from the finish I spotted a red and black Grenadier, probably an Ineos support vehicle as those are their colours.
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    This guy does good reviews,here it is up against the best in the business.Interesting for the Defender owners as well.

    4X4 Tourers Offroad: Grenadier, Defender, LC300, Patrol: Part 1 - YouTube

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    Quote Originally Posted by scarry View Post
    This guy does good reviews,here it is up against the best in the business.Interesting for the Defender owners as well.

    4X4 Tourers Offroad: Grenadier, Defender, LC300, Patrol: Part 1 - YouTube
    Watched that last night. "This guy" used to be a forum member.
    If you don't like trucks, stop buying stuff.
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