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Was a PTO-2 at the 4WD show today, not a final production model as referenced in the Ineos email. Was still great to see the car in person for the first time though.

All the pictures previously posted in this forum have covered the PTO-2 quite well, thanks to all. Nothing to add to those.

The PTO-2 isn’t the final production testing vehicle configuration. There are two more vehicle release configs to come, the next vehicle config release (release timeframe unknown) sounds to me to be the closest config to what customer final production release will be with changes to be incorporated post PTO-2.

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Was a PTO-2 at the 4WD show today, not a final production model as referenced in the Ineos email. Was still great to see the car in person for the first time though.

All the pictures previously posted in this forum have covered the PTO-2 quite well, thanks to all. Nothing to add to those.

The PTO-2 isn’t the final production testing vehicle configuration. There are two more vehicle release configs to come, the next vehicle config release (release timeframe unknown) sounds to me to be the closest config to what customer final production release will be, with changes to be incorporated post PTO-2.

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Yes, agreed. The only aspects I snapped that I’ve not seen elsewhere springs from considering where to best install a twin compressor… oh, and I did notice despite the other discussion on protruding bumpers, the bull bar as fitted is nicely tucked up. Let’s hope not so much that Skippy will halt forward progress.

Ineos rep also mentioned they’re lobbying for a solar input on the DC/DC module.
 

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Loving that Roo Bar.
Also, if the Electrical Preparation includes a DC-DC that is Lithium compatible, and has a solar plug on the roof, then I would definitely option it.
Any feedback on the light bar space above the number plate? Any dimensions?
 

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Yes, agreed. The only aspects I snapped that I’ve not seen elsewhere springs from considering where to best install a twin compressor… oh, and I did notice despite the other discussion on protruding bumpers, the bull bar as fitted is nicely tucked up. Let’s hope not so much that Skippy will halt forward progress.

Ineos rep also mentioned they’re lobbying for a solar input on the DC/DC module.
Any ideas/thoughts on a possible air compressor location after today’s viewing?
 

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That might be a (lockable?) hinge - to get to the winch, I guess.
 
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Yes, agreed. The only aspects I snapped that I’ve not seen elsewhere springs from considering where to best install a twin compressor… oh, and I did notice despite the other discussion on protruding bumpers, the bull bar as fitted is nicely tucked up. Let’s hope not so much that Skippy will halt forward progress.

Ineos rep also mentioned they’re lobbying for a solar input on the DC/DC module.
I was thinking to move the bottle jack into the spare wheel storage box so it isn't buried when needed. That would free up a large compartment which a compressor might fit in.
 

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I was thinking to move the bottle jack into the spare wheel storage box so it isn't buried when needed. That would free up a large compartment which a compressor might fit in.
Dave thats a suggestion I made a couple of years ago, but also suggested that there needs to be some form of attachment to stop the jack rattling around in the spare wheel cavity. Without that you probably need to stuff in some form of groundsheet to bulk out the spare space.
 

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The space where the jack is stowed seems a bit small for a compressor.

Maybe you can just install it across in front of the jack. Possibly on a holder with a fold-out hinge to get to the jack more easily.

This one (randomly picked) is only 190 x 96 x 142 mm.
 

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Dave thats a suggestion I made a couple of years ago, but also suggested that there needs to be some form of attachment to stop the jack rattling around in the spare wheel cavity. Without that you probably need to stuff in some form of groundsheet to bulk out the spare space.
That dark gray foam you can cut out to suit or expanding foam and black plastic.
 

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The space where the jack is stowed seems a bit small for a compressor.

Maybe you can just install it across in front of the jack. Possibly on a holder with a fold-out hinge to get to the jack more easily.

This one (randomly picked) is only 190 x 96 x 142 mm.
You could use the space the bottle jack is in and the space in front of it. Might have to trim some plastic
 

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Am I seeing that right ~ it looks like the reg plate is free to swing in the wind? View attachment 7793377
I’m not usually a bull bar guy but I think that looks really well done. I saw in another thread that the US won’t get that bar so hopefully the after market will produce something equally good looking.
 

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I recall someone saying or writing (either on this forum or somewhere else) that the Grenadier Roo Bar (Bull bar) is manufactured by ARB.
 

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I recall someone saying or writing (either on this forum or somewhere else) that the Grenadier Roo Bar (Bull bar) is manufactured by ARB.
If that were the case, we could get them to incorporate some antenna base place mounting points on the top bar?
 

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I’ve recently sent off a request to ARB regarding what accessories ARB will/may have available for the IG.

It was a general support query, not sent to any individual in ARB.

If any response of substance is provided by ARB I’ll update here. Not holding my breath, but as IG production is very close I might get a surprise.
 

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I’ve recently sent off a request to ARB regarding what accessories ARB will/may have available for the IG.

It was a general support query, not sent to any individual in ARB.

If any response of substance is provided by ARB I’ll update here. Not holding my breath, but as IG production is very close I might get a surprise.
I spoke with them in Melbourne some months ago and then they said they were not going to do anything ...that may have been a ploy.
 

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I think it will be a while before anything is released from ARB or TJM because of the amount of options available from the factory. I think anyone waiting for air lockers or pro lockers will probably be waiting forever. I can't see them spending the R&D money on something that is a line fit factory option for a relatively low volume selling vehicle. I think the most we will see is probably a 2 inch lift kit in the short to medium term, and maybe bar work at some stage.
 

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Elsewhere there was an interview (which I can't find! :unsure: ) that a pre-production prototype was being made available to ARB to 'scan' and use as a basis for future accessory production, after which the prototype would be "crushed" rather than be sent back overseas....
 
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