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Sidelock
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I've got a VW powered sand rail under the shed I've had since the late 80s. 88mm jugs and a Holley 2 bbl. It's pretty bad. No tach or speedometer. No paddle tires, either. I once ran it top end on a straight country highway and a neighbor passed me in his Ford 302 HO truck. When I got back home he pulled up beside me and said that he had to get over 120 mph to pass me. I got scared, then. Lotsa fun.
May God bless America and those who defend her.
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I have a 2011 fj cruiser arb bumpers warn VR 12000 winch arb roof rack headers air intake great car daily driver I live in the white mountains of az.thousands of miles of Forrest roads to explore.
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Sidelock
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Nice! That’s where I’m going to roll with my Grenadier.
Out there doing it best I can.
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Sidelock
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I ordered one of these for 2023. CZ; I for one, would like to see a review report of this vehicle after it arrives and you have driven it for a few tests. Stephen Howell
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Sidelock
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They use the Tesla marketing plan. So, they will be sold direct to the end-user, built to spec. No rebates, no big discounts.
It’s a euro conglomerate joint effort. BMW engine, ZF trans, 3 locking diffs, Steyr suspension, Recaro seats, Hella? Lighting. You can see how they have been mining eurogov based on how they ended up with a Mercedes plant in France, and a frame plant in Spain. I think they spoiled their opportunity in the UK abandoning Wales as the mfg location, but it is sort of a Defender clone. Big step up from a UAZ Hunter.
And then they partnered with a bunch of accessory companies, so that you can deck out the outside to whatever expedition level you want.
They are claiming a 7500 pound towing capacity.
I am not naïve, the US market is very competitive, and many euro outfits struggle with the NHTSA standards. I’m pretty sure they’re going to pedal a bare-bones non-US compliant model into all the places Defenders used to get sold, and then maybe, just maybe, bring the US spec model into the US. You can’t help but notice the intense interest coming from the Aussies.
That’s my primary interest, because my bird hunting rig weighs 4000+ Lbs, and a pick up truck is really too large to access western quail country as deep as I want. My Jeep Cherokee sport with the 4.0 l was capable of dragging a 5000 pound trailer. I never did so, so I can’t comment on if it really was. But this vehicle is in the size of the Jeep Commander, and they were very capable of dragging 5000 pound trailers.
Last edited by ClapperZapper; 12/07/21 02:18 PM.
Out there doing it best I can.
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I have been watching videos and reading about the G-dier vehicle since it was touted to the world. I hope that it turns out to be a real 4-wheel drive icon. The videos I have seen are produced by individuals that have good intentions in their review and comment delivery, but I am uncertain if they actually know a good vehicle from a poor vehicle, and so my comment to you about what your view of it is after you receive yours. The first thing that probably came to your mind was will it be a maintenance nightmare. Look forward to your future review.
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I’m pretty sure I’ll be able to get a bag of mulch home without spilling it.
Out there doing it best I can.
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Good luck blending in with the crowd in that Grenadier.............. "grey man".
May God bless America and those who defend her.
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Sidelock
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Stan, Out here in the real traveling wing shot world, there is no crowd.
Today it’s just me, the Mule, two setters, and ruffled grousies.
Out there doing it best I can.
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CZ, once you’ve taken delivery I may just want to drive down and see it in person. Interesting concept/approach. I’m hoping they can make it work.
The world cries out for such: he is needed & needed badly- the man who can carry a message to Garcia
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