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So the frunk is not to be considered truly lockable, secure storage?And so do the R1 vehicles...
It’s not exactly easy to find or access since it requires removing panels to access it, so in a mall parking lot you’re probably OK. But it’s not totally secure. Here’s the model 3 access instructions.And so do the R1 vehicles...
I never leave anything of value in a vehicle. Locks really only slow people down, if they want to get in they will.It’s not exactly easy to find or access since it requires removing panels to access it, so in a mall parking lot you’re probably OK. But it’s not totally secure. Here’s the model 3 access instructions.
Thieves can cut off a catalytic converter in a very short period of time.It’s not exactly easy to find or access since it requires removing panels to access it, so in a mall parking lot you’re probably OK. But it’s not totally secure. Here’s the model 3 access instructions.
I have been led to believe that electric motors don't have emissions. What does the theft of a catalytic converter have to do with Rivian?Thieves can cut off a catalytic converter in a very short period of time.
I think they're pointing out that security is mostly theater or an illusion.I have been led to believe that electric motors don't have emissions. What does the theft of a catalytic converter have to do with Rivian?
It was meant to somewhat counter act the statement about being 'safe' in a mall parking lot. Once 2 thieves learn the model 3 'trick', they will have that frunk open in seconds and have it empty in a few more.I have been led to believe that electric motors don't have emissions. What does the theft of a catalytic converter have to do with Rivian?
Seems like they could have a loop that disconnects the high voltage system from the outside, without having to allow any access inside the frunk. It could be similar to the service disconnect that exists near every residential a/c condenser.It was meant to somewhat counter act the statement about being 'safe' in a mall parking lot. Once 2 thieves learn the model 3 'trick', they will have that frunk open in seconds and have it empty in a few more.
I am really hoping Rivian has a better way to allow firefighters access to the cut-off point they need. And it allows the frunk to remain secured.
"Alexa, I'm a first responder!"I am really hoping Rivian has a better way to allow firefighters access to the cut-off point they need. And it allows the frunk to remain secured.
I think someone just posted info from a recent conversation with CS in which they stated the fob was waterproof to a depth of no more than one meter for up to 30 minutes. For the life of me, I can't find that reference, even using the "Search" feature.Everything I have seen said that it was waterproof. Let me do some researching and I will edit this post.
The 12V is in reference to the car battery, not the fob battery. With no 12V power, electronic door locks do not function.A Bluetooth Low Energy(BLE) module with a rechargeable battery in it could solve the problem very easily. Could run for years with no 12 volt needed. Some vulnerability during initial pairing but once that is done it’s very secure.