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  1. CarGuyCarl

    Ghost Truck Image on R1S Gen2 Tri Screen in Rain

    Wonder if this happens specifically when there is a hanging water droplet on the rear camera. Maybe turn on the rear camera and see when the truck ghost image appears!
  2. CarGuyCarl

    Lost Range Wheel Aero Cover

    If you were in Chicago, I've got 4 I wish I could have given you lol
  3. CarGuyCarl

    "The Straight Pipes" guys hammer the R1S (Gen 2) for 30 minutes straight

    The proper settings and environment make or break how the suspension on these behave and feel. Also: Savagegeese > Straightpipes
  4. CarGuyCarl

    Are big wheels not just for toys? Any advantages for big tires / wheels?

    More sidewall is important for off roading, and in general for comfort on most vehicles. Large wheels are almost always an aesthetic thing.
  5. CarGuyCarl

    Would there be any issues keeping Ride Height at "Low" full time, while in AP

    I'd be less worried about the miniscule extra tire wear, and more concerned with the hit in ride quality you get while in low. If you're driving around in low and that doesn't bother you, then just send it.
  6. CarGuyCarl

    Gen2 R1S Dual Max vs Tri Motor - Pros/Cons/Tradeoffs?

    Agree with above on charging at home. 110V will make you hate the car and it's a non starter for ownership with your predicted miles. Get the 14-50 outlet installed at a minimum. Street tires are what you want if you're not off roading which it doesn't sound like you are. They are quieter and...
  7. CarGuyCarl

    R2S GPT Renders

    Now if only we had the regular door handles present on the AI render lol
  8. CarGuyCarl

    Boundary Waters

    I don't know the boundary waters well, but I always suggest visiting the UP. Copper Harbor area is really cool. You can camp at High Rock. Some of the coolest and most remote camping I've done was right there, outside of Colorado at least. The R1 should have no trouble making it down that trail.
  9. CarGuyCarl

    2025.06 Made PAAK amazing for me for my G1 R1T

    Stories like these really make it a head scratcher why they didn't put a capacitive touch sensor on the handle so it would immediately wake up the truck when you touch it and unlock, and would remove the need for the settings and adjustments people have to do when it's parked at home.
  10. CarGuyCarl

    R1S Delivery/Pickup went sideways in a hurry

    This doesn't sound like something that could have been caught in a predelivery inspection. It probably worked just fine. It sucks, but it happens. At least OP kept it together and Rivian did their best to make it right. Yes it's a loss for the company, but based on my experience at other EV...
  11. CarGuyCarl

    Tri-Motor 0-60 speed.

    When I say pre-load I mean you're already at, let's say 10-20% throttle and gently accelerating or holding speed before you go WOT. So your foot has dipped into the pedal a little bit already. It seems if you go from 0-100% throttle, there's more of a delayed response. Whether that's to...
  12. CarGuyCarl

    Tri-Motor 0-60 speed.

    I've done a lot of R1S tri motor launches mostly cause I'm a lucky guy. For the strongest "hit" off the line you'll need to be in sport mode, launch control, lowest height, stability off, rear motor temps under 165 degrees (about) Motor temps and suspension height feel like the biggest factors...
  13. CarGuyCarl

    RJ Demonstrates Autonomous Hands-Free Driving Aids

    Everyone's arguing about this or that, auto steering this, driverless that, and all I can think about is how much I wish for regular dumb cruise control being an option in the setting somewhere. I understand that since everyone is doing it, Rivian has to do it. But I think I'm one of the few...
  14. CarGuyCarl

    Rivian CFO: R2 production starts first half 2026; sourcing 95% complete; global sales (3/5/25 video)

    That car over his shoulder looks like an R1S to me. With dark out pack.
  15. CarGuyCarl

    Jack stands?

    Your safest bet looks like what Mark posted above. That looks like something I'd chance getting under. Lol
  16. CarGuyCarl

    Savage Geese review of 2025 R1S Gen2

    Love the Savagegeese. I was expecting worse, but their points are fair. The electronic charge port, handles (and now on Gen2, e-latch), center arm rest, and vents are all unnecessary complications that don't really make the customers' life any better and hurt service centers. I think them...
  17. CarGuyCarl

    At what price will you exit RIVN?

    At this point just hoping to get my money back. Been averaging down and I don't have much palm flesh left from catching these knives. Lol
  18. CarGuyCarl

    Edmunds' 2025 Gen2 R1T Dual Motor vs. Tacoma TRD Pro Off-Road Comparison

    If an old early 2000s Toyota can do this (speaking from experience with my GX) with ATRAC and no lockers, you'd think the dual motor should have no trouble with far easier torque control versus an ICE powerplant. Still a big head scratcher that they didn't integrate lockers. Seems like a no...





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