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  1. SoCal Rob

    Does rear of the R3 comply with DOT regulation?

    Thereā€™s an example of this solution on the Buick Cascada on the previous page https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/threads/does-rear-of-the-r3-comply-with-dot-regulation.25117/post-500082 I donā€™t think this solution would go unnoticed by Sandy Munro if Rivian tried such an extravagance. :) In...
  2. SoCal Rob

    It could also happen to you

    The most likely explanation is that someone made an administrative mistake and theyā€™re working on fixing it so they can deliver your vehicle.
  3. SoCal Rob

    What about the R2T pickup?

    If you see some VW Rabbit in the side profile of the R3 like I do, then maybe this:
  4. SoCal Rob

    It could also happen to you

    If the wheels were swapped, it sounds like they need to print a new Monroney (window) sticker which shows the configuration youā€™re buying.
  5. SoCal Rob

    R1S liftgate still crooked on new builds?

    I used the search set to the following since ā€œSearch titles onlyā€ can be very helpful and got the thread as the first resultā€¦ https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/threads/how-to-adjust-the-tailgate-and-hatch-liftgate-on-r1s-diy-video.21025/
  6. SoCal Rob

    Cost was a reason for charge port location on R2 / R3 + other info in RJ interview with Electrek

    I completely understand the issues with curbside charging and I agree that there needs to be some accommodation. Beyond that, from what Iā€™ve seen folks in Europe typically have even narrower garages and assigned parking when they have them. I just donā€™t think that a convenience with a...
  7. SoCal Rob

    Cost was a reason for charge port location on R2 / R3 + other info in RJ interview with Electrek

    Itā€™s not a matter of driverā€™s side being helpful, itā€™s a matter of passenger side making some parking locations unusable for charging. Nobody has proposed a viable work-around of an extension, pulling in a different direction, etc. which address this. The curbside L1/L2 charging issue has viable...
  8. SoCal Rob

    EV Adoption and the curbside charging port - Interesting Podcast

    Right, and Iā€™m all for curbside chargers. I just want to point out that curbside chargers do not REQUIRE curb-side charging ports, and I want to see if anyone has an answer to the yet-to-be-solved problem of non-driver side charging ports, regardless of which absolute side of the vehicle itā€™s...
  9. SoCal Rob

    EV Adoption and the curbside charging port - Interesting Podcast

    As far as I know, curbside charging is L1/L2, which means that an extension is a relatively simple, inexpensive, and lightweight solution for the problem of charging when the port isnā€™t curbside. Itā€™s a problem which can be solved. In all of these threads extolling the virtues of passenger side...
  10. SoCal Rob

    Tesla engineer urges Rivian to move charge port location on R2, R3, R3X for Supercharger access

    I think the easy answer regarding why some people donā€™t like backing into garages is that they find it more challenging to drive backwards. For them, pulling forward into a small space is MUCH easier than backing into a small space. When that person leaves, they may not like backing up, but they...
  11. SoCal Rob

    If you could pull the trigger on an R3 / R3X today….

    1) Would replace a VW ID.4 2) considering a Volvo EX30 (Cross Country / XC)
  12. SoCal Rob

    Cost was a reason for charge port location on R2 / R3 + other info in RJ interview with Electrek

    Iā€™d say it is enough of a factor since itā€™s not a matter of cost, convenience, or anything else with a work-around. If thatā€™s your situation and there is no way to work around it the solutions are: 1. Move 2. Buy a different vehicle Most people wonā€™t consider moving so theyā€™ll buy a different...
  13. SoCal Rob

    Cost was a reason for charge port location on R2 / R3 + other info in RJ interview with Electrek

    The problem with the passenger side for quite a few people who charge at home will be space and access. Many folks have just enough room for the width of the vehicle plus space for the driver to open their door. In those cases, you canā€™t charge if you leave room to open the door on the driverā€™s...
  14. SoCal Rob

    Tesla engineer urges Rivian to move charge port location on R2, R3, R3X for Supercharger access

    Thereā€™s a pretty logical justification: charging in tight spaces. A driverā€™s side port will almost never cause you to have to choose between either exiting your vehicle or charging it. There are situations where people have just enough room for the width of the vehicle plus space for the driver...
  15. SoCal Rob

    NACS extension cable is coming! Helps solve R2/R3 Supercharger issue šŸ‘

    Please consider this issue before writing off the driverā€˜s side. There are situations where people have narrow spaces between objects (walls, poles, garage shelves, other vehicles, etc.) such that there is just enough room for the width of the vehicle plus space for the driver to open their...
  16. SoCal Rob

    Kudos to Rivian!

    S00N?
  17. SoCal Rob

    Kudos to Rivian!

    How did they keep two entire products under the radar until this announcement in todayā€™s world?! That was almost as impressive as the vehicles themselves. Bravo on all counts, Rivian!
  18. SoCal Rob

    Screwed again by manual->scheduled charging!

    Itā€™s really frustrating and could potentially cause people to have to alter their day because of a skipped scheduled charge. I was lucky when it happened to me because I noticed in the morning. I had to charge on off-peak rather than super-off-peak rates for about 4x the cost, but I was able...
  19. SoCal Rob

    Screwed again by manual->scheduled charging!

    I saw this behavior last week. Itā€˜s annoying but now that I know about it Iā€™ll always make sure that the last thing I do after manually stopping a charge with the vehicle or app before a scheduled start time is disconnect the charger and reconnect it. I understand why some may like the existing...
  20. SoCal Rob

    Does the R2 actually kill Rivian?

    I think weā€™re more likely to see current R1 owners getting an R2 as a commuter or grocery-getter. The bigger boost will come from the friends, family, and colleagues who know current R1 owners (the majority of whom are very satisfied with their Rivian) and want a lower price point, smaller...


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