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    Brake rotors wearing quesiton

    Guys, Quick question - 29k miles, QM. I turned off assistant breaking from when it was first introduced. So using high regen only. I see that rotors are not wearing evenly - the right front wearing a bit faster (it is more "polished"), also, it is worn a bit more close to the hub center...
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    Does replacing half shafts requires allignment to be done afterwards?

    Hello guys, My half shafts needed to be replaced (at least the front ones). Do I need to ask/verify that alignment is done afterwards or will the half-shaft replacement change the wheel alignment?
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    Suspension heigh difference between the wheels - what is considered normal?

    Hello, I reviewed a few threads on this, but still have a question about what difference between wheels height is considered normal. Here is what I measured on a flat garage surface in standard mode after a short ride (and it does not change after being in the garage for a night, so no leaks)...
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    Rivian service center load and number of car defects that need to be addressed

    Hello, Rivian has 41 service centers in operation right now. Most of them booked 1-2 months ahead. Based on my experience with Austin SC (doing a great job BTW) they have about 10 cars they are working simultaneously. With an average time 2-4 days of completion. Let say 5 day's. So 10 cars...
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    Rivian Issues & Bugs Tracker

    Hello, I was searching for a place where we can report and track the bugs and resolution progress, and unfortunately I did not find any. So I created a simple google form, and in case you are interested - it is here: https://forms.gle/e2y8hEVzeFE1ATHK7 If you have ideas how to improve it -...
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    3,000 mile road trip from Austin, TX to Frisco, CO - Good/Bad/Ugly

    Hello all, This is not a usual report - just a quick summary of the road trip I just did from Austin, TX to Frisco, CO, and back through Durango, Taos, Santa Fe, McDonald Observatory, and back home. R1T 23, Quad, Originally 21" wheels replaced with 20" Goodyear RIV tires on MSW type 52 wheels...
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    Texas SOLD: FS: 21” OEM Wheels + Tires + TPMS (Austin, TX)

    Hello, I switched to 20", so selling my OEM 21s. 17k miles driven. Still have a usable thread left. Comes with TPMS, center caps, and aero wheels (all OEM as came with the car). No repairs were done. $200 (Venmo, Zelle, PayPal) I am based out of Austin, TX, so either pickup or I can...
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    Wrong calculation for conserve vs all purpose modes

    Interesting bug in android app - try a trip planner and change between all purpose and conserve mode. You will see that conserve actually result in lower(!!!) miles on arrival. Here is a random example:
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    Alexa automation tip: camera view auto on/off based on proximity to garage (or any location)

    Hello, Just wanted to share one trick (not sure if someone already mentioned this, I did not find it): Use Case: When I reach my garage (or any particular location), I want the main display to switch to a Camera view. When I leave this location I want to turn the camera off. Execution: You...
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    Moving from 21" to 20" tires (no offroad) recommendations

    Hello, Sorry if this was already discussed - I really tried to search before posting. I also feel stupid reading about offset options and how they will fit R1T. I ordered R1T with 21" wheels and did not think that there is only one vendor for tires. I need to take delivery next week, but I do...


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