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madhat's latest activity
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UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan's post
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Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions
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When I got my R1T, first EV, I was told by the delivery guide to use low regen. Was told the same thing by First Mile demo guide months...
Today at 11:30 AM
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Dark-Fx's post
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Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions
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Quieter, better composed, all purpose accelerates a little harder. Amazing that they just started making the cars. Oh, and the rear...
Today at 11:28 AM
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Donald Stanfield's post
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12 Volt Demons Caught Up With The Count
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I may not be of royal pedigree, but I too have noticed the reversal of the mobile service policy of Rivian and it’s enough to get me to...
Yesterday at 4:26 PM
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nemith's post
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RJ on high $ collision repairs: "should never happen"
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I've owned BMWs and Porsches. This is over the top expensive. Better to sell this unrepairable garbage and get something that is...
Friday at 5:42 PM
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UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan's post
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12 Volt Demons Caught Up With The Count
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Not meant to suggest you were complaining. Just noting how long you got out of yours compared to typical lifespan of 12V in ICE, which...
Jun 8, 2026
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R2 non-powered frunk is a mistake?
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Rivian says you can close with a finger... why not walk to the side and grab it? It's lower the further back you go. If it's so easy to...
Jun 5, 2026
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Zoidz's post
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R2 non-powered frunk is a mistake?
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People who are saying add a tether have likely had vehicles in the past that had a tether from the factory.
Jun 5, 2026
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UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan's post
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R2 non-powered frunk is a mistake?
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My god. How did people survive to procreate when cars didn’t even have gas struts on hoods, trunks and rear hatches? What’s the next...
Jun 5, 2026
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12 Volt Demons Caught Up With The Count
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I am sorry to hear that Count. Hopefully it gets resolved quickly like mine. BTW, Dafoe's rendition of you in Shadow of the Vampire is...
Jun 5, 2026
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Count Orlok's post
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12 Volt Demons Caught Up With The Count
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This is what The Count gets for making a glib comment recently about "what are you people doing to kill your 12 volt batteries."...
Jun 5, 2026
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mpshizzle's post
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Common Myths About CarPlay
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Truth: Rivian has stated MANY times car play is not happening and they aren't changing their stance
May 31, 2026
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Great Gatsby's post
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As you might have guessed.... higher gas prices has increased interest in EVs [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS]
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And that's the thing - you can enjoy both. The EV vs ICE divide never made sense to me. I think an EV daily driver + ICE road tripper or...
May 29, 2026
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As you might have guessed.... higher gas prices has increased interest in EVs [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS]
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That's the beauty of everyone adopting EVs. My daily will probably always be EV, but now there's more oil left over to keep my thirsty...
May 27, 2026
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In the world of Luce, The Rivian R3X could shine
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I love that the motors do 2x the rpm of the Bosch motors and that they upped the sound level of the real motor noise rather than...
May 26, 2026
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SolartoEV's post
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Stripped TP55 Bolt - how to extract?
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A heavy duty pair locking vice grips and some heat on it.
May 23, 2026
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Dave Cundiff's post
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R2 Jack Point Design - Potential Issues / Challenges
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I think I'm the one who implied that Rivian should have enlisted @Mark_AZR1T as a key external adviser, but apparently didn't. That...
May 22, 2026
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Horsey's post
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Audio splitter deep in infotainment?
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I'm trying to hardwire in an iPad/Galaxy Tab to use as infotainment. I just refuse to pay for a subscription on the in-car tablet when...
May 14, 2026
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Insurance increase- loss of Multi-car discount
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Time to shop around.
May 11, 2026
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Webleyaz's post
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What’s Coming in 2026.15 Update, Including Rivian Assistant
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Right? I paid all the money for this phone, too. Why do I still have to pay Verizon half a car payment every month?
May 10, 2026
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What’s Coming in 2026.15 Update, Including Rivian Assistant
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No, it isn't enough. Your six figures covered the vehicle as delivered, not the continuing and recurring costs of hosting AI services...
May 10, 2026
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Dark-Fx's post
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What’s Coming in 2026.15 Update, Including Rivian Assistant
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Another useless update from Rivian /s. Why can't they implement my features that no-one else wants or needs instead?
May 8, 2026
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Why is the R1S so cramped?
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Thank you for the facts. In my opinion, all "complaints" or statements need to include the facts. The validity of the statement can be...
May 8, 2026
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SwaziCAR's post
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Just found out about a new TSB? Remove the bedliner to mitigate possible water intrusion and electronics damage
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I don't know what "a TSB" is, but FSAM-1755 ("Install water shield onto rear zone control module") was performed on my truck about two...
May 8, 2026
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Can you guess the forum member this one belongs to?
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Publicity stunt for insta-tocker? Imagine the clicks when they post this. Most likely washable paint/plastidip... even more likely...
May 4, 2026
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UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan's post
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Maintenance costs pricing is high
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Go to the subreddit. You'll find people moaning about paying $200+ for alignment. I'm amazed no one there has complained about cost of...
May 1, 2026
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Are There Alternatives to Rivian Level2 Charger?
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I'll also throw down for the Tesla Universal Wall Connector, I have three of them. But would suggest purchasing from Amazon as...
Apr 29, 2026
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Symphonic Carbon Fiber Roof for Rivian R1T -- by EV Smart Truck
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Good point, it is a real concern for any roof (unless glass) I guess, paint suffer too from UV. However we have been trying to mitigate...
Apr 29, 2026
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Symphonic Carbon Fiber Roof for Rivian R1T -- by EV Smart Truck
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First thing I think of is our 2014 BMW i3 with its carbon fiber roof failing and peeling due to UV exposure.
Apr 29, 2026
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CEO RJ Scaringe gets $403M Pay Package
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Just for that comment, RJ cancelled Borealis for R2 Launch Editions.
Apr 28, 2026
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CEO RJ Scaringe gets $403M Pay Package
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Rivian does not exist without RJ. Maybe those of you lamenting wealth creation have enough money of your own to go buy a paper bag to...
Apr 28, 2026
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CEO RJ Scaringe gets $403M Pay Package
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And some, clearly mathematically challenged, are sensationalizing it by saying dumb things like it's in the style of Tesla's...
Apr 28, 2026
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Rivian Owners with 100k+ Miles: Share Your Long-Term Experience!
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Rolled past 101,000 miles today.
Apr 26, 2026
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Symphonic Carbon Fiber Roof for Rivian R1T -- by EV Smart Truck
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Awesome. And you used the forest interior (best). What would it look like without the liner? Would it be black gloss like the top? I...
Apr 26, 2026
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Here is a picture showing how it looks like inside with the black liner. The installation is straight forward and similar to the...
Apr 26, 2026
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Based on our experience—after testing multiple R1T vehicles with our Symphonic Carbon Fiber Roof over the past 10 months—we consistently...
Apr 26, 2026
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Very cool! If I ever break my glass roof I would definitely replace with this instead. Now make a version that slides open, or has...
Apr 26, 2026
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Symphonic Carbon Fiber Roof for Rivian R1T -- by EV Smart Truck
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You are correct — the base model does not include an interior liner. If your Rivian currently has the glass roof with a sunshade, you...
Apr 26, 2026
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R2 Highway Range at 70MPH = ~250 Miles (Modeled)
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It is always *faster* to drive faster and burn more electricity and stop more often. The a fast charging session is adding electrons at...
Apr 26, 2026
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R1 and R2 crossbars not compatible (don't fit) - now officially confirmed by Rivian
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Doug Demuro said in his video they were compatible. I’d assume he got this information from Rivian.
Apr 26, 2026
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Why I won't be waiting for Gen3 Autonomy+ hardware on R2
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Based on your username and avatar pic, are you SURE you're seeing the colors correctly ... ? 🤔
Apr 26, 2026
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Why I won't be waiting for Gen3 Autonomy+ hardware on R2
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Since R2 is estimated to be a ton (2klbs) lighter than R1, it should be lot more fun to drive than the R1. Additionally, the unitized...
Apr 26, 2026
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Symphonic Carbon Fiber Roof for Rivian R1T -- by EV Smart Truck
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I assume it blocks visible light?
Apr 24, 2026
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UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan's post
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Symphonic Carbon Fiber Roof for Rivian R1T -- by EV Smart Truck
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Depends on what you are attempting to get warranty coverage for. Anything involving your decision to go aftermarket… you already know...
Apr 24, 2026
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For those still in warranty, it's there any concern of push back from Rivian? Like, are there any concerns about crash safety changing?
Apr 24, 2026
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Why Wheels?
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I went full one off custom because AW had a sale that made custom cheaper than off the rack. I had 21s and was switching to 22s to get...
Apr 24, 2026
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Why Wheels?
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Wheels are the main modification I make on every car I own, it's just a personalization thing. Sadly with the rivian I'm still not...
Apr 24, 2026
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What Took You the Longest to Get Used To?
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I just get out of ICE cars now and forget to turn them off. Luckily I haven't forgotten to park them, since very often, I simply get...
Apr 24, 2026
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What Took You the Longest to Get Used To?
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I literally mentioned this, week one of owning the R1S to my cousin, who had recently purchased an VW ID.Buzz van. "I already knew I was...
Apr 24, 2026
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iansriv's post
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What Took You the Longest to Get Used To?
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All the female attention. They won't leave me alone. On a serious note-the mind warping amount of power vs. the size of the suv. I...
Apr 23, 2026
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R2 customer production started today! R2 configurator / ordering starts June
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My friend that works for Rivian showed me his order confirmation today. Definitely getting more real.
Apr 22, 2026
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