Thank you members: My Grenadier , pictures and light upgrades after 40.000KM.

[Qwatch]

Hi,

I’m not really a forum guy but i thought it was justice to share some pics with you guys, just for sharing passions and say thank you.

After somes thread where i asked you questions on tires, etc, i wanted to share with you some pics of my Grena, with its light modifications.
We will reach 40.000km in a couple of km..

Important note:
The springs was installed testerday with new tires, for the moment, the loud sounds seems to be gone. Not 100% sure at the moment, will update in the right thread in a few days:

Q

Thread 'Noise under the car'

Jan 12, 2025

Hello everyone,

I’m experiencing a deep, heavy noise coming from underneath my car.

The tie rods have been replaced, but that wasn’t the issue (I was certain it wasn’t).

It seems more related to the suspension. It happens mainly at low speeds, particularly when going over speed bumps, often even more when descending them. It sounds like a “clunk, clunk.”
Cant’ really tell if it’s front, middle or rear…

I can also feel it slightly in the steering wheel and pedals.

Soon, I’ll be replacing the tires and springs (Eibach), but I’d like to identify the issue beforehand so no one blames the...

• Qwatch
• car noise
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• Forum: Grenadier Station Wagon

Classic Fieldmaster configurations , mk1 (delivered to me new in november 23)
Near full options. Diesel utility wagon 5 seats version.
Black/black

My modifications:

* Ppf Xpel on the front.

* Ppf Xpel on sides windows, light in front, little darker in the middle.

* Agile offroad X Ram phone holder

* Handcraft Alcantara steering wheel with green signatures

* Forest green Xpel ppf «A» on the car hood and on the trunk lid.

* BF Goodrich K03 (since yesterday) tires on original 17’ wheels, one size up: 275/65/17 (is it me, or is it because they are new, they are super noisy! I hope the will become quiete in a few kilometers)

* Eibach kit springs, same size back, 1,2’´ front.

* Grenadier part CH Fender & bumper checker plates.

 

[Logsplitter]

Very nice. Where did you source the front bumper chequer plate.
MTs are quite noisy compared to ATs.

 

[CRH]

Hi,

I’m not really a forum guy but i thought it was justice to share some pics with you guys, just for sharing passions and say thank you.

After somes thread where i asked you questions on tires, etc, i wanted to share with you some pics of my Grena, with its light modifications.
We will reach 40.000km in a couple of km..

Important note:
The springs was installed testerday with new tires, for the moment, the loud sounds seems to be gone. Not 100% sure at the moment, will update in the right thread in a few days:

Q

Thread 'Noise under the car'

Jan 12, 2025

Hello everyone,

I’m experiencing a deep, heavy noise coming from underneath my car.

The tie rods have been replaced, but that wasn’t the issue (I was certain it wasn’t).

It seems more related to the suspension. It happens mainly at low speeds, particularly when going over speed bumps, often even more when descending them. It sounds like a “clunk, clunk.”
Cant’ really tell if it’s front, middle or rear…

I can also feel it slightly in the steering wheel and pedals.

Soon, I’ll be replacing the tires and springs (Eibach), but I’d like to identify the issue beforehand so no one blames the...

• Qwatch
• car noise
• Replies: 49
• Forum: Grenadier Station Wagon

Classic Fieldmaster configurations , mk1 (delivered to me new in november 23)
Near full options. Diesel utility wagon 5 seats version.
Black/black

My modifications:

* Ppf Xpel on the front.

* Ppf Xpel on sides windows, light in front, little darker in the middle.

* Agile offroad X Ram phone holder

* Handcraft Alcantara steering wheel with green signatures

* Forest green Xpel ppf «A» on the car hood and on the trunk lid.

* BF Goodrich K03 (since yesterday) tires on original 17’ wheels, one size up: 275/65/17 (is it me, or is it because they are new, they are super noisy! I hope the will become quiete in a few kilometers)

* Eibach kit springs, same size back, 1,2’´ front.

* Grenadier part CH Fender & bumper checker plates.


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Like the colour of the A on your bonnet and rear door. Very F1 inspired

 

[Qwatch]

Very nice. Where did you source the front bumper chequer plate.
MTs are quite noisy compared to ATs.

Grenadier Ch:

Bumper Chequer Plates

Upgrade your Ineos Grenadier with our black anodized aluminum Chequer Plates that can protect the exterior of your vehicle.

grenadier.parts

 

[Qwatch]

Very nice. Where did you source the front bumper chequer plate.
MTs are quite noisy compared to ATs.

K03 are supposed to be AT, k02 successor if i’m right

 

[Qwatch]

Like the colour of the A on your bonnet and rear door. Very F1 inspired

Thanks!

 

[RY-Journeyman]

K03 are supposed to be AT, k02 successor if i’m right

Yes. I heard recently that new grenadiers are KO3 this year onwards.

 

[Ragman]

Looks great. Curious how the KO3s differ.

 

[Qwatch]

UPGRADE ON K03 AFTER 6000Km:

1/ The noise disappeared very quickly after 2/300KM.

2/ 0,8 to 0,7 litter of gasoil LESS than the K02 to the 100KM, with 1 size MORE!
(275 versus 265)
If i knew that before i would have choose 285.
Good job BF! Impressive.

 

[Qwatch]

Looks great. Curious how the KO3s differ.

Answered

 

[Logsplitter]

UPGRADE ON K03 AFTER 6000Km:

1/ The noise disappeared very quickly after 2/300KM.

2/ 0,8 to 0,7 litter of gasoil LESS than the K02 to the 100KM, with 1 size MORE!
(275 versus 265)
If i knew that before i would have choose 285.
Good job BF! Impressive.

That’s impressive that the fuel economy has improved

 

[Jean Mercier]

UPGRADE ON K03 AFTER 6000Km:

1/ The noise disappeared very quickly after 2/300KM.

2/ 0,8 to 0,7 litter of gasoil LESS than the K02 to the 100KM, with 1 size MORE!
(275 versus 265)
If i knew that before i would have choose 285.
Good job BF! Impressive.

Hmm, I don't want to temper your enthusiasm, but I think you drove with the new tires only the last months, what means in summer!

Therefore before taking conclusions, I would wait till next year after winter, because the difference between winter and summer consumption is quite significant, in my case about one (1) l/100 km difference.
For instance in my case (Petrol B58 motor):

• Summer 2023: 14.95 l/100km
• Winter 2023-2024: 16.14 l/100 km
• Summer 2024: 14.88 l/100 km
• Winter 2024-2025: 15.76 l/100 km
• Summer 2025 until now: 15.15 l/100 km

My "actual summer" is above 15 l/100 km for two reasons:

• my Holidays in June are in the statistics, where I drove sometimes off road (higher consumption) and summer isn't finished, therefore the mean value will still get a little bit lower.
• I have now skid plates below the car, which makes it heavier.