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    Off-Road settings experience (for Dual Motor R1)

    I have gotten quite a few off-road specific questions today regarding how to use traction control settings. It seemed reasonable to start a discussion thread, so others can chime in with their experiences. This thread is going to mainly concern the DM machines. It is no secret that I am not a...
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    Hey, scanner/3D printer guys!

    Tests have suggested that taping off the "ports" in the roof spoiler when a RTT is mounted improves efficiency. The theory is that it is putting more air over the top instead of trying to jam it into the tent. Seems like somebody with a scanner & printer could make a snap-in closeout for those...
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    R1 Enduro, requested behavior test

    As requested, I left the DM Enduro machine in "All purpose" mode yesterday when I went out trail clearing. It is extremally slippery up here right now, with ice, melting snow, and the greasy red clay underneath; so it was a good day to get the answers you have been wanting. Rules for the test...
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    Where are the Rivian "adventurers"?

    Adventurers world over often use vehicles in the accomplishment of their adventures. This fact has formed distinct vehicle niches, often competing one against the other. The Jeep versus the Yoda boys rivalry is legendary, and on any given weekend you can find members of both camps deep in the...
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    Rivian vs. the competition, round 6:

    My green 2023 has beaten out the R1T Quad, the Lighting, the Hummer EV, the Silverado EV and the CT to be my daily driver pickup. It looks like the next challenger is making its way toward the ring; the 2024 GMC Denali EV Edition 1. I got a call from the dealer today confirming my intent to...
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    Ford EVs won't have to use Tesla app to supercharge

    https://insideevs.com/news/707443/do-fords-need-tesla-app/
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    Enduro Battery Heating

    Since getting the Gage Page, drivers have reported the understandable and normal behavior of of the vehicle running its motors in a lossy mode to create heat for the battery. Many have reported relatively high temps in the motors to accomplish this. This is a proven practice (taken from Tesla)...
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    South of the river

    Teslas are becoming more common down here, but still have not seen another Rivian. Anybody else south of the border?
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    Speaking of diffs

    There may be a perception that I was bashing Rivian when talking about the challenges posed when trying to off-road QMs, but that is not the case. In addition to the spooled Yodas having the same issues, so does that Hummer EV (in the rear) and I am confidant that the Tri-motor Cybertruck will...
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    Quad motor vs locking diff

    Good review, illustrating very well why quad motors can't really compete with full locking diffs. It is interesting to see in the comments that people believe this can be "fixed" with software updates. I guess it is just a factor of people not understanding the technology. A traditional...
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    What to expect going from a Tesla to a Rivian: my experience

    This experience will be a moving target, as both companies and their vehicles evolve, but this is how the vehicles compare today. I am going to try to avoid nit-picking, because frankly, that would be unfair to the Rivian, as the newer, less "mature" vehicle. -Driving experience: I am a truck...


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