How many getting R1S w/ Underbody Shield ?

[electruck]

"Optimizing" configs in an attempt to chase production is futile. Just get what you want/need.

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[Jemel]

I kept flip flopping on getting the shield. I don’t plan on any major off-roading. It wasn’t really about the cost for me, but more the weight. From what I’ve seen, though, it adds 140lbs or so, which is only a fraction of its 7800+ heft. At this point it’s more of an insurance policy, as other have mentioned elsewhere. I may not plan to off-road, but life has a way of throwing plans out the window

I had a 4Runner (Trail Edition) before my Model 3 and while it saw some gnarly winter driving I never took it off-road. Ironically the Model 3 was off-road way more, when on a vacation a private driveway became a logging road overnight. The Model 3 basically belly surfed through mud and rocks to get out. Surprisingly it managed but it was nail biting with all the underbelly scraping.

The whole debate for me is now moot since I’m config locked and in my 8 step

 

[timf]

"Optimizing" configs in an attempt to chase production is futile. Just get what you want/need.

Agreed. Just because the first batch of R1S being delivered has underbody shields doesn't mean the next batch will. You might end up delaying your delivery if they've already scheduled production for your configuration without the shield and you decide to add it in hopes of being matched to an already produced R1S that doesn't exist.

 

[JeremyP]

I have the extra shield configured, because I only plan on using it on mild trails for now but I'm sure I'll move past that sooner than later! "No honey, I don't remember any bad spots on this trail, oh except that one, and that one..."

This is when the skid plates come in handy (this offroad area is just a couple miles from my house) :


I'm doing a training course with Bill Burke (the trainer in the video) in a couple weeks and hope he is using his rivian during it!

The video is from this thread:
https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/grm/offroading-in-a-rivian-r1t/198532/page1/

 

[RexRemus]

I have the extra shield configured, because I only plan on using it on mild trails for now but I'm sure I'll move past that sooner than later! "No honey, I don't remember any bad spots on this trail, oh except that one, and that one..."

This is when the skid plates come in handy (this offroad area is just a couple miles from my house) :


I'm doing a training course with Bill Burke (the trainer in the video) in a couple weeks and hope he is using his rivian during it!

The video is from this thread:
https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/grm/offroading-in-a-rivian-r1t/198532/page1/

Why does that R1T look like it's at the lowest ride height setting?

 

[Sully151]

I have the extra shield configured, because I only plan on using it on mild trails for now but I'm sure I'll move past that sooner than later! "No honey, I don't remember any bad spots on this trail, oh except that one, and that one..."

This is when the skid plates come in handy (this offroad area is just a couple miles from my house) :


I'm doing a training course with Bill Burke (the trainer in the video) in a couple weeks and hope he is using his rivian during it!

The video is from this thread:
https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/grm/offroading-in-a-rivian-r1t/198532/page1/

And this is why I am torn. I have absolutely no plans to do that with my $80k daily driver, so it really doesn't make sense to get the RUS.

I will do some California fire roads and snow driving though.

 

[Gator42]

I’m in for the shield. A grocery getter’s mission early in life can evolve into a backcountry beater later on…

 

[jffkm]

Got some definitive guidance (no pun intended) from my guide to sit tight and not change the config b/c R1Ss without the underbody shield are coming off of the line. Will see what happens. Have to admit it is odd to see people who pre-ordered a full 2 years after already receiving their vehicles, but hopefully soon.

 

[tjaco007]

Got some definitive guidance (no pun intended) from my guide to sit tight and not change the config b/c R1Ss without the underbody shield are coming off of the line. Will see what happens. Have to admit it is odd to see people who pre-ordered a full 2 years after already receiving their vehicles, but hopefully soon.

I got the exact same feedback from my guide yesterday. Recent deliveries have included the shield, but they are producing without it right now too. I could add it if I really wanted to, but would risk delaying my delivery date.

I'll sit tight for now...

 

[Condor]

I wasn’t going to get the underbody shield but after a retread maimed the bottom of my Q7 today, I’m starting to reconsider…

 

[svet-am]

My config is what you see in my signature. I have the underbody protection in my config. I have an AUG-SEP and I got confirmation from CS today that it is still holding (we'll see).

 

[dleewla]

Why does that R1T look like it's at the lowest ride height setting?

seriously, how about raising the height? shield or no shield, thats gonna help more.

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