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NY_Rob replied to the thread A very unpleasant surprise: dent in tailgate.$500, just because it's a rich person's truck.... (I hope it comes under that though!) -
NY_Rob reacted to skyguyscott's post in the thread A very unpleasant surprise: dent in tailgate with
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You can spend $$$ and get it fixed, or wear it proudly so everyone thinks that you and the R1T work just like a "real" truck. -
NY_Rob reacted to Oldsmobile_Mike's post in the thread Rivian and Bluetti AC180 Portable Power Station Keep Appliances On For 4 Days During Storm Power Outage with Haha.
Our power hasn't gone out in 10+ years thanks to our awesome local electric co-op, but I just had to say 'awesome job!' and use this...
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NY_Rob reacted to KBabione's post in the thread Rivian and Bluetti AC180 Portable Power Station Keep Appliances On For 4 Days During Storm Power Outage with Like.
Thanks - I wished I could have helped more people. His neighbor drove about 40 miles to buy a generator. It's still a mess with trees...
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NY_Rob replied to the thread Rivian and Bluetti AC180 Portable Power Station Keep Appliances On For 4 Days During Storm Power Outage.You're a good friend @KBabione! That same storm ripped through Long Island later on Sat evening just as folks were setting off...
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NY_Rob reacted to KBabione's post in the thread Rivian and Bluetti AC180 Portable Power Station Keep Appliances On For 4 Days During Storm Power Outage with Like.
On July 4th, we had a storm with high winds (I heard 123 mph in areas) that either broke or pushed over thousands of trees in the...
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NY_Rob reacted to SDH's post in the thread R2 Launch Mode demo by Wassym -- 0-60 in 3.45s. Coming to R2 in next OTA update with Like.
yeah great but who really gives a sh!t about launching an SUV? Don't get me wrong, I like the usefulness of instant torque that EVs have...
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NY_Rob reacted to rodhx's post in the thread R2 Launch Mode demo by Wassym -- 0-60 in 3.45s. Coming to R2 in next OTA update with Haha.
I have found those sorts of cars don't even require a change of mode. AP @ standard height remains sufficient vs obnoxious muscle cars. 🤣
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NY_Rob reacted to justinkitswa's post in the thread First dealership reselling an R2 is listed with Like.
Chump change to one of these random social media 'influencer' types. They'll make that back in a month from their content. I appreciate...
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According to the dealership's YouTube video on it... seems like an employee or owner took it home and tested it out. Probably was...
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NY_Rob replied to the thread A very unpleasant surprise: dent in tailgate.Sorry to see that, but at least it's a good candidate for PDR restoration.
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NY_Rob replied to the thread 20in wheel worse range even with all season tires?.I'll take the over at 26 on this thread too 😬
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NY_Rob replied to the thread Can R2 owners share the door jam tire pressure by wheel size?.^ Ohhhhh so now you tell me 😆 Deleted...
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NY_Rob replied to the thread R2 Launch Mode demo by Wassym -- 0-60 in 3.45s. Coming to R2 in next OTA update.R2 uses the "standard" type of CV Joint half shaft, should be trouble free.
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NY_Rob replied to the thread 1st Tow - Battery Severely Overheated.Sounds like your troubles should be over! Best of luck going forward :)
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Alright, Rivian just called me and so far their main findings seem to lead to a full battery replacement. They are confirming with one...
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NY_Rob reacted to CalDriver's post in the thread Will Gen3 hardware be included with R2 Launch Edition later? with Like.
It's not really a "Launch Edition" if there is a second, revised version of it with a different set of capabilities versus let's say...
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NY_Rob replied to the thread LUCID cutting 18 percent of staff.Fisker gone, Polestar gone, Lucid on borrowed time.. not a good time for EV startups :( On the bright side.. Slate is on track for...
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NY_Rob reacted to godfodder0901's post in the thread First R2 flip. $20K price premium added with Haha.
Media... 😂
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NY_Rob replied to the thread First R2 flip. $20K price premium added.Well he can afford to pay the $$$ premium that's for sure...
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NY_Rob replied to the thread Four years, four R1Ts. An adventure and a bitter-sweet cautionary tale..Hi Sid, great post! Is there anyone at Rivian you could send it to (in PDF form)? Sometimes I think they just keep rolling along...
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NY_Rob reacted to Donald Stanfield's post in the thread Four years, four R1Ts. An adventure and a bitter-sweet cautionary tale. with Wow.
I agree with pretty much everything here. I haven't posted about it yet, but I traded in my R1S last week for a Ram RHO for many of the...
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Yup, I also carry a spare 12v. going with the odds. chance favors the prepared mind.
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We did, I ordered one for the R1S as well when they became available.
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NY_Rob replied to the thread R2 compact spare tire purchase.Didn't we have this exact same discussion back when the R1S came out? Exactly the same....
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NY_Rob replied to the thread First R2 flip. $20K price premium added.it would be fun to have one of those AI agents pretend like they're interested and drive the guy nuts with endless goofy questions and...
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NY_Rob reacted to VSG's post in the thread How is level 1 charging? 3 to 4 miles per hour? with Haha.
Just buy an Aptera, then you'll get 10 "miles per hour".
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NY_Rob replied to the thread R2 compact spare tire purchase.Yeah, that tiny/narrow high pressure space saver is gonna dig in to the sand faster than a sand flea! If you got a flat on our sand...
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NY_Rob reacted to savethemanual's post in the thread First R2 flip. $20K price premium added with Like.
My guess is they are putting it out there and seeing what happens, and will simply keep it if no one bites. There are many with plenty...
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NY_Rob reacted to kanefsky's post in the thread Pet Mode for R2 coming in next OTA update 🐾 with Like.
One reason is that it's important to have a display that's visible to people outside so they don't think your pet is in danger and try...
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NY_Rob reacted to Mos Eisley's post in the thread Pet Mode for R2 coming in next OTA update 🐾 with Haha.
Viagra's new slogan: We make software hard.
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NY_Rob reacted to mkennedy009's post in the thread Pet Mode for R2 coming in next OTA update 🐾 with Haha.
This video killed me, she does not know the difference between Leather and vinyl. To be fair, Rivian calls it 'Vegan Leather'. Made...
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NY_Rob reacted to Zathras's post in the thread Pet Mode for R2 coming in next OTA update 🐾 with Haha.
How did I ever survive driving a 1976 Plymouth Valiant with a flathead six in Edmonton Alberta where it was 75 below with wind chill and...
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NY_Rob replied to the thread R1 High Mileage Repairs - Let's Collect Anecdata.Maybe a good idea to list the repair costs so others might know what to expect, especially since there seems to be some differences in...
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NY_Rob replied to the thread Rivian owners file lawsuit alleging false promises on self-driving features.Unless you've been screwed by arbitration previously, it's not really something most think about when purchasing a new vehicle. It's...
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NY_Rob replied to the thread First R2 flip. $20K price premium added.To some, money is no issue. We have a family member that gave one of my kids a $500 scarf and $300 belt she was going to donate because...
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I have money to piss away but let me see if I flip this car to a bigger moron than me. That is what the title should say. Why would...
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He says he bought as gift but no longer needs, he could of just ate the 500 if he really didn't need it, I am sure someone will bite at...
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NY_Rob replied to the thread Alright, which one of you ran over the RAN charger?.People aren't even sure if the FIFA Red Card reversal announcement is real, some are saying it might be an AI fake. Any time something...
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NY_Rob reacted to captainjp's post in the thread Alright, which one of you ran over the RAN charger? with Haha.
Pretty sure that vehicle belongs to @shandering
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NY_Rob replied to the thread First R2 flip. $20K price premium added."Bought as present, but is no longer needed".. it always amazes me when people add completely unnecessary "facts" that are potentially...
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NY_Rob reacted to Yamazaki's post in the thread R2 Factory Window Tint Level % - Measured Values (All Glass) with Like.
This is quite possibly my favorite thread in the forum so far. Thank you @emroch for doing this! As was said by somebody else - you've...
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NY_Rob reacted to emroch's post in the thread R2 Factory Window Tint Level % - Measured Values (All Glass) with Like.
That's a good point, the visible light does contribute about half of the total solar power (assuming the windshield is not filtering any...
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NY_Rob reacted to emroch's post in the thread R2 Factory Window Tint Level % - Measured Values (All Glass) with Like.
I test drove the R2 today and brought along some light meters I "rented" from Amazon... As such, these are not super scientific but...
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NY_Rob reacted to macb00kemdanno's post in the thread New Tesla Model Y L launching this weekend [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS, NO ELON TALK] with Like.
Because it is a Christmas movie. PERIOD
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NY_Rob reacted to mkhuffman's post in the thread New Tesla Model Y L launching this weekend [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS, NO ELON TALK] with Like.
100%
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NY_Rob reacted to UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan's post in the thread First R2 flip. $20K price premium added with Haha.
Like what dealers do with their “market adjustment” for highly sought after models. What’s the point again with direct-sale model? 😆
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NY_Rob replied to the thread First R2 flip. $20K price premium added.You know, you might just be on to something there... Perhaps for the first 30 days Rivian should sell the R2 for $80K so all the "I...
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Rivian was my first EV. 1 pedal took about 15 minutes. You'll get a feel for it quickly.
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NY_Rob replied to the thread New Tesla Model Y L launching this weekend [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS, NO ELON TALK].Agreed! And I still insist that Die Hard is a Christmas movie!