Did someone say Armor? Real Ballistic Armored (Bulletproof) R1S Tri Motor in production process...

[A_E]

I'm guessing this voids the warranty?

That's a great question...

The answer is...it depends...

So the manufacturer reserves the right to determine if something that the owner did to the vehicle directly resulted in a malfunction that would be covered under warranty. Let's use this example below...

You get a HV battery fault error / failure, you take it in to Rivian and they find that you discharged a firearm into the battery causing the fault, they will not cover this under warranty.

On the surface, I don't see how adding the extra weight would void the battery or motor warranty. They could argue about suspension or other wearable components.

This company has been in the business for 30 years and they have never had a factory warranty denied on any of their modified vehicles. They do basically every brand from Tesla to Rolls Royce.

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[A_E]

Location: Indianapolis.....yeah, that checks out...

(I grew up in Indy)


Sooooo....Apple Carplay?

Who needs it!?

 

[jbssfelix]

Who needs it!?

Supposedly, half of this forum, judging by the amount of noise it generates....lol

 

[Eticket99]

That's a great question...

The answer is...it depends...

So the manufacturer reserves the right to determine if something that the owner did to the vehicle directly resulted in a malfunction that would be covered under warranty. Let's use this example below...

You get a HV battery fault error / failure, you take it in to Rivian and they find that you discharged a firearm into the battery causing the fault, they will not cover this under warranty.

On the surface, I don't see how adding the extra weight would void the battery or motor warranty. They could argue about suspension or other wearable components.

This company has been in the business for 30 years and they have never had a factory warranty denied on any of their modified vehicles. They do basically every brand from Tesla to Rolls Royce.

I've had a lot of warranty issues besides the motor/battery. Essentially anything electronic not related to the motor Rivian could make a claim its not their problem any longer - and on the off hand, they could say that taking apart the interior of the car could effect the "electronics" and hand waive you away.

 

[Zoidz]

I'm guessing this voids the warranty?

I imagine that if you need this type of protection and you have the $$ to pay for the armoring mods, a possible voided warranty and the resulting repair cost is probably not a major concern.

 

[A_E]

I've had a lot of warranty issues besides the motor/battery. Essentially anything electronic not related to the motor Rivian could make a claim its not their problem any longer - and on the off hand, they could say that taking apart the interior of the car could effect the "electronics" and hand waive you away.

They could, but they’re also the manufacturer and responsible for fixing these issues even if they won’t pay for it.

 

[tobacco]

I imagine that if you need this type of protection and you have the $$ to pay for the armoring mods, a possible voided warranty and the resulting repair cost is probably not a major concern.

This

 

[onthebrake]

Around 800 lbs. the heaviest part is the glass. The ballistic panels that they use are very light weight.

FINALLY a Rivian with a durable windshield!!!

 

[CrazyOne]

It’s an optional feature with a ballistic blanket installed under the carpet. It’s designed to keep the occupants safe, not the vehicle in that regard. It’s not a tank lol.

I was wondering why the interior was completely removed. This explains it.

 

[A_E]

I was wondering why the interior was completely removed. This explains it.

Actually this is also standard procedure so they can get all the ballistic material installed and make some welds where necessary.
Leaving all that installed could cause damage to the interior seats, trim, carpet, etc.

 

[EV Sportline]

Yes, we do bulletproofing on Rivians as well, under our PatrolEV.com division. Have one in the works right now in fact - pretty cool stuff!

 

[A_E]

Yes, we do bulletproofing on Rivians as well, under our PatrolEV.com division. Have one in the works right now in fact - pretty cool stuff!

Don’t be copying my R1S ?

What levels of ballistic protection? What materials are used? 360 degree or just windows/doors?

 

[EV Sportline]

Don’t be copying my R1S ?

What levels of ballistic protection? What materials are used? 360 degree or just windows/doors?

Ha ha, sounds good. We primarily do NIJ IIIA or III, and we'll do any surfaces other than glass. On glass, we'd work with someone like Amormax on that aspect.

 

[drb19927]

Question 1: have they told you how/if they are going to recalibrate the air suspension for the added weight to the vehicle?

Question 2: More important - did you splurge for the electrified door handle and road tacks?

 

[A_E]

Question 1: have they told you how/if they are going to recalibrate the air suspension for the added weight to the vehicle?

Question 2: More important - did you splurge for the electrified door handle and road tacks?

1) I'm not clear if the air suspension will be an issue to be honest. The added weight with passengers is still below the payload capacity so it should be within spec...

2) Those look fun on paper but don't have any real use in real life. If you're evading a dangerous situation they are rarely pursuing you like in the movies and I've seen those road tacks go everywhere but where they need to go in demonstrations...Also if they do pursue they are going to be taking returning gunfire. The shocking door handles are not necessary as the vehicle is mobile and can lock.

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