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I have FG currently but the white does look very clean on the R1S and is making me rethink the choice. Congratulations.
Congrats. Thanks for great images and first impressions. I'm hoping the 20" ATs will give that improved ride feel. Still not sure how that determine delivery order but I feel I must be getting closer and hopefully beat the end of the year rebate crunch. Meanwhile, I patiently wait.A lot more to come with my build.
Information:
- Ordered 5/1/19
- Guide: 8/26/22
- Steps 7/8 Completed 8/29/22
- Delivered 9/19/2022
- GW R1S, BM, 22's Under body Shield, Launch Edition
- Delivered with 2x Keycards, 1x physical Key, and Wrist Band
Delivery Day: Home Delivery (Delivered with 14 miles)
Funny the VIN States 20's but I have 22's.
Review/Initial Impressions:
Build Quality: So I have driven a variety of vehicles and I basically forgot how the R1T Drove from my mobile drive in April but as expected yes this thing is a beast/unreal. Getting inside feels like you are stepping into a business class seat on a Boeing with your own TV/LED Display for your viewing pleasure. The seats are comfy, the materials are nice to the tough and everything is setup very well. It feels almost UNREAL that this is a vehicle from a company who really just started making vehicles 6/7 months ago. 90% Of the panels were Fitted great while there are a few fitment gaps but almost nothing I'd complain about. The build process does how ever come with some minor issues which I will list below.
Suspension/Handling:
So the great news is this vehicle drives and turns like it has no business doing as we all know. It accelerates blistering fast and turns amazingly well with some great feedback on sport mode.
The odd news is depending on the road type I can't see to fine something comfy for all road driving, around here we have some crazy dips so in soft mode the vehicle has some crazy compression and rebound (bouncy as hell) in stiff mode its very firm almost to a point where its mega stiff like a sports car. I hope another mode is coming soon for a good all purpose sweet spot where compression and rebound are fine tuned (should be easy based on all the work they have done).
The height is still also a factor even in lowest ride height it still goes about 21+ inches for ingress and hits my knees and a little bit higher for my wife. she does like how its easy to get out tho so that is a bonus I guess.
The Drive:
Despite these issues if you find your self a smooth pavement around the area its pretty amazing, I got use to regen almost immediately having another BEV but I wish coming to a stop was a bit smoother as sometimes I didn't get timing right and basically the car thru regen comes to an aggressive stop. Just have to get use to it but again would love an option to tone down % of regen or levels of Regen all together.
Final Thoughts:
The R1S SUV is simply amazing for what you get even at a higher price point for you post March 1st orders. We could not be more happier with all the features and all the amazing storage/frunk space you get. We Love the vehicle and simple was a great experience from start to finish getting it delivered.
Issues:
The Chillewich mats were cut out wrong, not sure how this passed haha, they were cut using the wrong template inversely.
Massive Squeaking from Passengers Seat:
You are making me rethink my choice now !
Did you get a tour of the van?Mobile Tech First visit was fast as hell
Nice. What did you have done? They whittle you a new Chilewich mat?
