How has the 2023.34.0 Update changed the ride of your Rivian? [Vote in poll]

[RexRemus]

Let's get a poll going...

Please include your vehicle model in any responses - not everyone has it in their profile (you can also add it to your signature here). Thanks!

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[Byulasfjazz]

You need the option: They have not pushed the update to me yet

 

[RexRemus]

You need the option: They have not pushed the update to me yet

I feel like the point here is only people who have it should vote because those are the only data points that matter. Otherwise it's like the people who answer questions on Amazon with "I don't own this product, but..."

if you don't have it, come back and vote when you DO have it. I personally don't have it... I'll vote when I do

 

[garrison]

R1S. Feels SO much better on rough gravel roads. Almost identical to rally mode but without the entire body pulling up when you gun it.

 

[mikehmb]

Just got the update and about to do 50 miles … will report back (R1T).

 

[GatorCat94]

Much improved at slow speeds over bumps. Such as leaving my driveway over the gutter or in a parking garage over speed bumps which I have at work every day. Used to rock significantly side to side at off angle bumps and it’s vastly more controlled.

Plus Driver + seems more stable. Not sure if that’s just my mind playing tricks.

R1S WITH 20” AT wheels delivered in June.

 

[RexRemus]

Interesting that so far most R1T owners say "a little" and R1S owners say "a lot" - which would lend credence to the general notion that the T has always had better ride quality than the S

 

[RexRemus]

I also know there are definitely more people in the other software release thread who have said it's much worse for both T and S - who probably haven't voted in here yet

 

[BeanEW]

On paper, I think this software updates looked the least attractive. However, I drove my R1S after the updates today. The car drives/rides so much better; the car leans much less on curves and corners. I used to hate the Soft mode, but now just loving the Soft mode. In addition, the new cruise control set to speed-limit is so nice and the newer HWA interface is like icing on a cake.

Love it!!!

 

[Sevn86]

The feel of the steering wheel has gotten heavier and the ride is smoother on some roads but on uneven/ old roads it’s worse than before. I was bouncing around this afternoon. I don’t know. I’ll report back when I go to work on Saturday and do my 137 mile round trip.

 

[madgrey]

I haven't tried it yet, but I don't expect much for my R1T.

But for the R1S, it's getting to be about time for Car and Driver magazine to do a re-test! I'd like to see some better comments than the last one which said "A plethora of ride and handling sins"

 

[Chewy734]

Still waiting for the update…

 

[Grajjie]

I got the update last night but didn't get a chance to drive my R1T today. I'll find out on my way to work tomorrow then cast my vote as the road there is on pretty rough roads and on a concrete parkway.

But from what it looks like the changes are more noticeable on the S than the T. I wonder if it's also different based on what wheels people have since they seem to have a big difference in ride quality. Like comparing the 20s to 22s.

 

[RexRemus]

I got the update last night but didn't get a chance to drive my R1T today. I'll find out on my way to work tomorrow then cast my vote as the road there is on pretty rough roads and on a concrete parkway.

But from what it looks like the changes are more noticeable on the S than the T. I wonder if it's also different based on what wheels people have since they seem to have a big difference in ride quality. Like comparing the 20s to 22s.

This might have been an interesting detail to add to the poll but I didn't want an overwhelming set of options. But wheel/tire sizing probably does have a significant impact. Especially since I think more people opted for 22s on the S than the T that might skew results a bit

 

[240vPlug]

No updates for either of mine yet. Will be sure to share once i have more info.

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