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  1. mikehmb

    Loud tick/clacking from front end under accel and regen decel, turning right

    Was on a shakedown with a tech today after he performed some minor stuff on my truck (wind noise fixes), and during the drive, got a pretty horrible sound that he felt on the left dead-pedal (he was driving) when under regen deceleration into a right turn. I've heard this before, but it...
  2. mikehmb

    3.06 miles/kWh - controlled test

    I had been waiting for specific conditions to run a test on the new tires. Michelin LTX M/S2, 275/60/20. About 1500 miles on them now. Specifically looking for a low wind / low traffic daytime run - this is nontrivial in the Bay Area. Conditions: about perfect for December. 60 degrees, sunny...
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    Double Chirp on lock with widget?

    That's such a bizarre subject line to read. Anyway - anyone else hearing their lock chirp happen twice, specifically when locking from the drop-down widget on iPhone? Pull down, select lock, see lights on door handles turn on, then off, then on, then close and chirp. Then chirp again. This...
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    BFG Trail Terrains coming in 116XL

    https://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/auto/tires/trail-terrain-t-a?tyreSize=20# Looks like the 116XL is new, and while it's not showing up in my area, must be s00n. Interesting option for those looking for a less aggressive AT that's pretty good in snow.
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    20" Inch Michelin Defender LTX MS/2 all-season tire replacements for 20" ATs - considerable range improvement impact

    Some info for those on the fence about going to all-seasons ... I want to preface this by saying it's very much too early to draw long-term conclusions, but as expected, the Michelins are providing considerably better efficiency than the AT OE tires. This is not a surprise at all. What -is-...
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    California 3 Pirelli AT takeoffs - good condition - good spares

    I've got 3 takeoff Pirelli AT 275/65/20 takeoffs (the 4th had an unrepairable hole). Great for spares Tires were in good shape while on the truck as of this morning. One has a professional repaired patch. Tire 1: vulcanized patch, 8.5/32 tread Tire 2: 7.5/32 Tire 3: 7.5/32 Tires 2&3 were...
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    California WTB: 22" brights or darks w/ TPMS and tires

    Looking for a set of 22" takeoffs with good remaining tread and TPMS still in them. Keeping my 20s for off-road use, and want a set of street tires for the vast majority of driving we do. My wife prefers the brights, I prefer the darks, so either works out and I'll deal with the marital...
  8. mikehmb

    Quick heads up re Spooky modes -- vehicle stays powered on

    Just FYI - if you enable any of the Halloween modes, which are fun and I encourage you to do so, the truck stays on. Not just for exterior lighting/etc - also runs climate and, presumably, other functions. I only know this because my truck was toasty warm inside when I set off after 3 hours of...
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    Rivian Insurance / Nationwide - a trick if you are attempting to cancel

    Doing the annual audit of insurance and shopping around, and Geico came through with a quote that was half of Nationwide. So naturally, I added the Rivian to the account (it already has the other cars on it), and went to cancel Nationwide. This is when the rage set in. You cannot do it...
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    Rivians ... Rivians Everywhere

    This morning, I saw 6 on the 8 mile round-trip to drop my kid off at school. 3 were in the school drop-off (inc. mine) at the same time. Yesterday, I was at a stoplight and saw two green R1S at a stoplight next to each other. And the funny (to me) thing is: whenever we see one, someone -...
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    Fun trip around Hope Valley in R1T

    Had an opportunity to bail out for a quick weekend very mild semi-overlanding trip up in Hope Valley with a friend in his stock (except with KO2s - this matters later) 4Runner Off-Road. First off, it's worth mentioning for the millionth time that opening up the Supercharger network is...
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    So shiny, so chrome

    Watched Furiosa this weekend, and despite it robbing me of any ability to sleep that night, it did inspire me to wash my truck. Meguiar's Gold Class shampoo, Klasse all-in-one polish, Klasse sealant glaze, and Car Guys hybrid wax. Not a permanent solution, but should get me 2 weeks at a time...
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    Apple vs. Tidal comparison review -- and Atmos

    (Note: Iā€™m not such an audio nerd as to do proper sampling and frequency analysis, nor do I have the vocabulary to explain how things sound in a way as elegant as the WhatHiFi peeps can do. Also, there are others on this forum with WAY more technical music knowledge than me) FYI - late ā€˜22...
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    Anyone get a “Free Trial Apple Music” popup in the app?

    I did, and failed to take a picture (sorry!) - I have a pathological hatred of ad popups so I instinctively closed it. Free 90-day trial. I do not yet have the new SW and hence do not yet have Connect+.
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    California A2Z Supercharger Adapter - $150

    Used twice - once as a test, another just for grins at Cisco Grove station on I-80. Perfect condition, includes case and instructions. For Rivians attaching to Tesla Supercharger stations. Plug and charge. Located in SF Bay Area. Prefer local pickup.
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    I’m still at 9/32 on OE ATs at 18k miles

    ā€¦ and itā€™s p******g me off, because I want to switch out. Theyā€™re not excessively loud, and Iā€™m seeing 2.2 mi/kWh over their life so far. (Note: installed used, had 11/32 upon install, 11k miles ago) I drive like a relatively normal person, though I do (very often) launch with enthusiasm...
  17. mikehmb

    How often does your Infotainment reset on its own?

    Iā€™ve been noticing an increase in frequency of the truck resetting itself. This is noticeable when the efficiency meter (15-min) resets, and the center screen reloads apps as you enter them - including, annoyingly, re-importing all contacts from the phone. It happened twice today. Anyone...
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    SF Bay Area PDR recommendations?

    I put a couple of good sized nuggs around the bed and tailgate, and expect to commit equally horrific crimes this summer, but then Iā€™d like to make it look new and purty again. Any recommendations for relatively inexpensive paintless dent repair in the SF Bay area?
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    Air Compressor - help

    Fellow Geniuses - what is the expected behavior of the air compressor? Iā€™m 18 months into ownership, use the compressor infrequently. However, every time Iā€™ve tried, I get the same behavior: 1) Set compressor to desired PSI 2) Press start 3) Panic and disconnect because itā€™s clear weā€™ve blown...
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    EA broke my truck*

    *at least partially. Thankfully, it didnā€™t melt the connector to the truck - this was not catastrophic, but unacceptable nonetheless. Today, we were heading back to the bay area from Long Beach, taking the semi-leisurely route up 101. Stopped off in Santa Barbara to get coffee and add a few...


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