Quirks and other behaviors- the goid, the bad and the ugly

[Ybviking]

Yes we’ve all read the threads on those things we want fixed, changed or given control over.

But what quirks have you discovered that surprises you?

Ill start with a few of mine:
1. Rear wiper goes on when Reverse is selected (good)
2. Dire Oil low warning- when you’re just a little low ( bad - why not just say add a litre soon??)
3. Spare tire collects mud/ debris and has to be dismounted to clean behind it (ugly)

 

[HereinDaRockies]

There are tons of threads regarding the vehicle’s deficiencies. No need for this thread

 

[Ybviking]

…but this is about the quirks you like

 

[Shopkeep]

Flat top door interior panel that makes a perfect arm rest.

 

[Ybviking]

Flat top door interior panel that makes a perfect arm rest.

Ya- that’s something i wish my 90 had!

 

[Tazzieman]

The need to drop the heavy bonnet from a height so you can start the car.
I love that. It always sounds so manly

 

[kabluey]

The need to drop the heavy bonnet from a height so you can start the car.
I love that. It always sounds so manly

Definitely beefy.

 

[Ybviking]

I got another one- this from the Viking wife: grab handles (5 at last count)….

Is that some kind of comment on my driving??

 

[Ybviking]

Correction- 7 grab handles

 

[INEOS OG]

The need to drop the heavy bonnet from a height so you can start the car.
I love that. It always sounds so manly

Does your Grenadier not start if the bonnet (hood) is not closed? When I drove mine off the dealers lot mine was not completely shut and all I got was a warning light.

 

[INEOS OG]

Correction- 7 grab handles

I have 8 after installing a drivers side (US) grab handle

 

[Ybviking]

Ok i had to go out and re count- still 7, and that includes the driver and passenger A pillar grabs. How’d you get 8?

 

[Ybviking]

And does anyone have a good recommendation for something to mount on the A pillar handles?

 

[INEOS OG]

Ok i had to go out and re count- still 7, and that includes the driver and passenger A pillar grabs. How’d you get 8?

I added one and assumed you counted correctly. The drivers side A pillar grab was a pricey addition.

 

[Tazzieman]

Does your Grenadier not start if the bonnet (hood) is not closed? When I drove mine off the dealers lot mine was not completely shut and all I got was a warning light.

Maybe that's a quirk of the newer models.

 

[INEOS OG]

Maybe that's a quirk of the newer models.

Interesting. My 5/24 build flashed a warning light with the bonnet not fully latched.

 

[bigleonski]

OK, I’ll contribute an ugly.

The centre console is so tiny as to be bloody useless. AND the USB access is inside the console, meaning you have to take all the limited amount of detritus stored there out to get to the thing to plug in, and then you have to use the torch on your phone to see where to stick the bloody thing in, because the interior lights in the vehicle are bloody hopeless.

Of course I may be jaded because I had a centre console in my previous vehicle that you could fit a sixpack of beers in with room to spare.

But there you go, this mornings third world problem.

Rant over.

 

[Tazzieman]

OK, I’ll contribute an ugly.

The centre console is so tiny as to be bloody useless. AND the USB access is inside the console, meaning you have to take all the limited amount of detritus stored there out to get to the thing to plug in, and then you have to use the torch on your phone to see where to stick the bloody thing in, because the interior lights in the vehicle are bloody hopeless.

Of course I may be jaded because I had a centre console in my previous vehicle that you could fit a sixpack of beers in with room to spare.

But there you go, this mornings third world problem.

Rant over.

What do you plug into that USB?

 

[bigleonski]

What do you plug into that USB?

Cable to charge my phone.
I haven’t utilised the aux power in the footwell to put a near dash solution in yet because I’m useless and lazy.

 

[Tazzieman]

Cable to charge my phone.
I haven’t utilised the aux power in the footwell to put a near dash solution in yet because I’m useless and lazy.

The cable for my phone goes in thete and the business end exits and lives on the outside. I get in, connect my phone and it slots beteeen the handbrake and cupholders as they are called.
The cubby houses 2 UHF radios and a Zoleo. And other stuff. How quirky!