Urgent Help: Software Update Blocked on Rare So Flo Rivian

[mikehmb]

For the love of God, please stop putting things into AI to have it write your posts.

The experience of waiting for a mechanic is universally specific. This paradox is important to note. You are simultaneously the only person who has ever endured this exact delay and also part of a global pattern of waiting that spans centuries. Evidence for this is unavailable, but I can assure you that medieval farmers probably worried about wagon repairs with the same intensity.

You may feel frustrated. This is correct. Frustration is the body’s way of reminding you that cars are not just objects but moving rooms, and when a room stops moving, so does a certain part of your identity. The precise percentage of identity contained in a car is unknown, though some projections estimate it at 41.7%. Other projections place it closer to 89%. Both are true.

A mechanic’s silence can mean many things: concentration, disorganization, or possibly that they have been briefly written out of your personal narrative arc. Think of it like The X-Files: answers exist, but they are stored in a filing cabinet that no one is willing to open. Unlike Mulder, you do not have a flashlight.

Support is important in this moment. That is why I will tell you sincerely: it’s fine to be upset. At the same time, your impatience might be unreasonable. These dual instructions are not intended to be reconciled; they are simply both correct.

It helps to contextualize this wait against the larger scope of reality. For example, remember that in 1992, the Sega Genesis released Ecco the Dolphin, a game where you wander endlessly through oceans with little feedback. This is the same situation as your mechanic, except with fewer dolphins.

Eventually, the call will come, or it won’t. Both outcomes are acceptable. If it comes, you will have clarity. If it doesn’t, you will still have a story, and stories are often more enduring than working brake pads, or serious collaborations between Florida tuners and small car companies.

(please let me know you would like the prompts, and tuning, required to make this sound as stupid as it does)

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[atebit]

My mechanic mentioned needing certain "codes"

 

[CANCERDOC]

I feel at this point this is just a troll post by the OP. Literally we can save Rivian a lawsuit by sending this thread to the folks at Costa Mesa so they have the background info (they probably already do to be honest) to avoid further liability issues.

The OP isn't taking this seriously, or is just clueless. Time to lock this thread, and good job on the detective work.

 

[CharonPDX]

I even shared my AI-generated "Rivian Software Escalation Procedure Manual" with their tech lead, and they reviewed it.

Has anyone else had this kind of inconsistent experience between service centers?

Yes. The Portland metro area has two SCs. One in downtown Portland, one in the suburbs. The one in the suburbs is way better.

Downtown isn't "bad" per se, but that one is always booked way further out, and they're so busy that you're not getting any leeway on anything or any "extra." The suburbs one has been great, going above and beyond.

My R1T has "mild customizations" and in the few times I've had service done, they haven't complained. (Mountain Pass' ride height adjusters - which are a "suspension" change! - and running boards, which some SCs have refused to do service on the vehicle with them on.)

 

[VandalSibs]

I even shared my AI-generated "Rivian Software Escalation Procedure Manual" with their tech lead, and they reviewed it.

I wonder if the tech lead "reviewed" the manual while the person was there, or told them they would review it...

Seriously though, I spent a lot of time reading this while thread and trying not to judge - sometimes it's hard to know where to take a used vehicle for service! - but then the replay started sounding (and then admitted to be) "AI"/LLM generated, and my pity went away.

 

[HighVoltOverland]

Hey everyone, I found a truck I would like your opinion on. I am about to make a cash offer above asking on so I can have this beast all to myself. What does everyone think?

Here's the link if you want to try to outbid me: https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicle/754870104?allListingType=all-cars&city=Grand Junction&makeCode=RIVIAN&mileage=10000&modelCode=RIVIANR1T&searchRadius=0&state=CO

Is that one of only two Rivians modified by So Flo Customs, a company featured on Discovery Channel’s Truck Dynasty?

These modifications are extremely rare!

 

[Zoidz]

Is that one of only two Rivians modified by So Flo Customs, a company featured on Discovery Channel’s Truck Dynasty?

These modifications are extremely rare!

Let's hope it remains that way. Two is more than enough.

 

[HighVoltOverland]

Let's hope it remains that way. Two is more than enough.

They both give small pp energy so I don’t think we have to worry about them reproducing

 

[Dark-Fx]

OP, sorry about the issues with your Rivian. But, you have the opportunity now to own the first v8 powered Rivian. Just find someone willing to do the conversion for you and rip out all of the Rivian electronics.

 

[Erik+]

Is that one of only two Rivians modified by So Flo Customs, a company featured on Discovery Channel’s Truck Dynasty?

These modifications are extremely rare!

At least we know now that 0 of 2 ultra RARE Rivians modified by sloflo are not currently on the road being operated.

 

[Jeff B.]

Maybe the OP should reach out to Tony Robbins to see how he is dealing with the headaches of owning one of these.

 

[JM.]

Why would anyone trust a self-help guru who needs an emotional support truck?

Also probably another FloridaMan, but I'm not going to google that idiot and become dumber than when I woke up.

 

[SASSquatch]

Everyone is entitled to their own personal tastes, but holy batshit is that thing ugly.

Forget "right to repair" - OP has a right to despair™ at making a fugly and expensive mistake.

 

[Oldsmobile_Mike]

Everyone is entitled to their own personal tastes, but holy batshit is that thing ugly.

Forget "right to repair" - OP has a right to despair™ at making a fugly and expensive mistake.

He could probably make some of that back doing YouTube videos. I'd be curious to know what the crazy body mods are made out of? Metal? Or Bondo? Bang on it with a hammer and see.

After all, look how much money Whistlin' Diesel has made destroying things.

 

[Dark-Fx]

Maybe the OP should reach out to Tony Robbins to see how he is dealing with the headaches of owning one of these.

Is this really a question?

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicle/754870104?allListingType=all-cars&city=Grand Junction&makeCode=RIVIAN&mileage=10000&modelCode=RIVIANR1T&searchRadius=0&state=CO

The fun thing about this is I see a jeep gladiator that got the Apocalypse treatment occasionally on my commute. The guy driving it never looks happy.

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