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usulio's latest activity
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Switched from R1T (Gen 1 Quad) to a Ford Bronco
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I'm fine with people making personal choices that only impact themselves. This isn't one of them. And this is why regulations are...
Today at 6:26 PM
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Jonger1150's post
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Switched from R1T (Gen 1 Quad) to a Ford Bronco
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I'm not saying this because I'm an EV fan, but.... Why? Seems irresponsible to have the financial means to do better than pumping...
Today at 6:26 PM
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Doogl's post
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R2 Off-Road Ability Test Video -- Great Size, Limited Flex
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Im buying the R2 because my current EV can't get over an obstacle as small as a 6 inch rock or ledge which you'll find on Colorado's...
Today at 4:44 PM
usulio
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Holler Wanderer's post
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R1 Update. Remember those?
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Probably.
Today at 6:05 AM
usulio
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rogunenode's post
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R2 Off-Road Ability Test Video -- Great Size, Limited Flex
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It's not my video; just posting as a potential buyer interested in its off-road capability and figured I'm not the only one...
Today at 6:01 AM
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The GOAT of Rivian R2 reviews IS COMING!
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Thanks for the correction. I stopped watching his videos a while ago so that checks out
Yesterday at 3:36 PM
usulio
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Rivian Roamer's post
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The GOAT of Rivian R2 reviews IS COMING!
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He's in North Carolina, he moved a while ago.
Yesterday at 12:37 PM
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The GOAT of Rivian R2 reviews IS COMING!
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All you range nerds don’t forget that OOS tests at altitude and results are slightly favorable due to think air, maybe 5% at 70mph I...
Sunday at 9:34 PM
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Zorg's post
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The GOAT of Rivian R2 reviews IS COMING!
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Went off-roading with other Rivian. There was one R2 and it did really well. Impressive.
Sunday at 9:32 PM
usulio
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Jeremy3292's post
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2027 R2 Performance vs. 2026 Model Y Performance - highway efficiency test (Out of Spec comparison)
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I’m shocked so many people thought a box would be as efficient as an egg…that never made any sense logically. Just some stupid EPA test...
Sunday at 3:05 PM
usulio
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Thebandit's post
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Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions
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I mean, the R2 has like 3 more inches of ground clearance. By comparison, the BMW is basically a car and not an SUV.
Thursday at 1:00 PM
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Media Release Included in R2 Demo Drive Liability Waiver
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I called Rivian and received a call back from someone at the local demo site. As mentioned, the language is in there for events like the...
Jul 21, 2026
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Winter Tires on the 20" Wheels
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Yeah, this last season sucked. Hopefully with El Niño this year we might get more snow than usual. We definitely need it. I’ve seen the...
Jul 21, 2026
usulio
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Winter Tires on the 20" Wheels
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I don't know if anyone makes aftermarket wheels for the R2 but I'd be confident some will come out by ski season. I run aftermarket...
Jul 19, 2026
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R2 Highway Efficiency Test: 80 MPH vs 70 MPH Changed Everything
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Can I just note for the record that all of our estimates (mine included) are wholly unnecessary. Rivian and every other OEM knows these...
Jul 18, 2026
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KBabione's post
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R2 Horn - WTF?
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Thanks - I'm getting ready to do that upgrade in our R1S. When we get our R2 I guess I'll need to drive with the window down and my...
Jul 18, 2026
usulio
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20 inch Aftermarket wheels for R1S
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I have the MSW Type 52 for winter tires but those look even more affordable.
Jul 17, 2026
usulio
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Moving R1T a tiny amount to hook up trailer
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I use left foot braking to achieve fine tuning. Just keep practicing.
Jul 16, 2026
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SWMI to STL's post
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Very specific range question - Gen2 R1T Winter Highway (70-75 mph)
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Thanks to all; appreciate everyone’s responses! I did choose to move forward, and while it’s early, I LOVE my new R1S in Forest Edge /...
Jul 16, 2026
usulio
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R2 Highway Efficiency Test: 80 MPH vs 70 MPH Changed Everything
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Very fair, but I would like to see the EPA add a 75mph highway test (without getting rid of other tests).
Jul 16, 2026
usulio
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VSG's post
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R2 Highway Efficiency Test: 80 MPH vs 70 MPH Changed Everything
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Oh come on. You're not aware that for any vehicle, speeding up causes reduced efficiency/greater fuel usage? That cold weather affects...
Jul 16, 2026
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Polar's post
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? COMPASS YELLOW R1S Photos
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We ordered Triss in Aug ‘23 - delivery September. We had been a pre-price hike pre-order but we are late in the game and received a...
Jul 16, 2026
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Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions
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My issue is not mainly whether the software mistakes a press for a scroll. It is the basic idea of using the wheel itself as a button in...
Jul 15, 2026
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I think that is why it will be very hard to get right. The moment you put your thumb on the wheel, a tiny accidental movement can look...
Jul 15, 2026
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EV Efficiency Variable: Tire Mass Matters
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Thanks. I did see that post. It is good evidence that the Grabbers have low rolling resistance. 👍
Jul 15, 2026
usulio
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What to do when key card takes forever to unlock R1T?
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I don't carry my phone when exercising (running, cycling, water sports) and have found the key fob to be less reliable and less...
Jul 14, 2026
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What to do when key card takes forever to unlock R1T?
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I think it's pretty clear by now that the team designing the keyless entry system was in a hard fought competition against the team...
Jul 14, 2026
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McLovin's post
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What to do when key card takes forever to unlock R1T?
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Believe it or not, there are places that phones are not allowed, nor are Bluetooth devices (which the fob apparently is), so the key...
Jul 14, 2026
usulio
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R2 cargo area air flow for dogs
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I have an R2 on order and my plan was to put my dog in the back area. Your post got me thinking about the airflow back there (assuming...
Jul 14, 2026
usulio
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USB-C ports limited to 15 watts in R2?
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my guess would be gear guard.
Jul 14, 2026
usulio
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jimk's post
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First 24 Hours with R2 - impressions, positives, nits
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I genuinely don’t understand why this is chuckle-worthy. No offense, but it’s baffling to me why so many folks get so annoyed that...
Jul 13, 2026
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user must allow "precise location data collection" to use Navigation
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Yes, the *VEHICLE* needs to have location data. It doesn't need to share that data with Rivian (the company) and its partners. Every...
Jul 13, 2026
usulio
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user must allow "precise location data collection" to use Navigation
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Except the vehicle could use that information locally solely within the vehicle - which doesn't need to share the data with "Rivian (the...
Jul 13, 2026
usulio
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Kaiju's post
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user must allow "precise location data collection" to use Navigation
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A GPS with a road map database didn't need your precise location shared over the internet in 2004. It also doesn't need to share it over...
Jul 13, 2026
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user must allow "precise location data collection" to use Navigation
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I'm in the same camp but I am curious why Rivian needs to know my phone's precise location when the more relevant information is the...
Jul 13, 2026
usulio
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user must allow "precise location data collection" to use Navigation
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That's a good example of why I'd rather not share location data.
Jul 13, 2026
usulio
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Muzikman's post
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user must allow "precise location data collection" to use Navigation
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Well... some folks may want to see where they are in real time, but maps do not need location data to work. Google Maps shows all kinds...
Jul 13, 2026
usulio
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user must allow "precise location data collection" to use Navigation
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Absolutely, I totally agree! I could navigate just fine with the GPS on my R1T before now. I could find my vehicle just fine before now...
Jul 13, 2026
usulio
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Muzikman's post
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user must allow "precise location data collection" to use Navigation
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Until recently I used the navigation feature (GPS) to see what roads/routes were in the area I was exploring. Also, it was nice to see...
Jul 13, 2026
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Rivian vs Scout (⚠️ ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS)
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Three R2 isn't the Scouts direct competitor, the R1 is. The maxed out Scout with generator will be probably north of $90k like the top...
Jul 13, 2026
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Rivian vs Scout (⚠️ ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS)
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Anecdotal evidence, but I have multiple friends who have been extremely gun-shy about EVs who LOVE the Scout and are only willing to...
Jul 13, 2026
usulio
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Rivian vs Scout (⚠️ ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS)
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I think there could be a big market for a American "truck people" to have their first EV be a full-size pickup (larger than R1T) with...
Jul 12, 2026
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What did you do TO / WITH your Rivian today? 🧰
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Purchased and hauled some new kayaks down to a spot we have in the woods with a lake. Very peaceful, private, no motors allowed. Brought...
Jul 11, 2026
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What did you do TO / WITH your Rivian today? 🧰
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Testing out the GOAT Fab R2 rock slider prototype 👀
Jul 11, 2026
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Custom R1T running support vehicle "Recharge Truck" by Rivian & Nike ACG
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I'd be happy to be the 2nd owner of this once Nike/ACG is through with it... One somewhat surprising thing...they had a fleet of...
Jul 11, 2026
usulio
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20in wheel worse range even with all season tires?
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Eh, I suspect that aesthetics is a big part of Rivian's size decisions (otherwise the tires would be smaller than 32" diameter, for one...
Jul 9, 2026
usulio
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20in wheel worse range even with all season tires?
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Thanks! So yeah this lines up with what we've said exactly "it's primarily the tires" and "the tires is the massive difference."...
Jul 9, 2026
usulio
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EV Efficiency Variable: Tire Mass Matters
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Really? Please defend this: "By a wide margin, tire weight is one of the strongest practical indicators of how much material must be...
Jul 9, 2026
usulio
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EV Efficiency Variable: Tire Mass Matters
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(a) I have my own LLM, thank you (b) generally disbelieve most of this.
Jul 8, 2026
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Garage appreciation thread - show yours
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What’s this “garage” you speak of? Team #StreetParking
Jul 8, 2026
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