Things to do on a demo drive

[TheIglu]

Tomorrow morning I'm demo driving an R1T at the Venice hub.

Are there any "must do's" beyond the obvious drive mode try outs, 0-60 runs, etc?

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[E.S.]

JUMP TEST!

 

[mgc0216]

I didn't get to do a launch, and the Rivian employee basically managed the drive modes. I picked the route, and that was about it - YMMV.

 

[KarTruck]

Tomorrow morning I'm demo driving an R1T at the Venice hub.

Are there any "must do's" beyond the obvious drive mode try outs, 0-60 runs, etc?

These are a few of the things I tried:
Driving on as many road types (surface, two lane highway, highway) as I could (30 minute drive limit)
Several driving modes with some “spirited” steering
Moderately hard acceleration - floored it getting on highway
Cranked the stereo with different tracks (checking for flutter)

 

[R1Sky Business]

Tomorrow morning I'm demo driving an R1T at the Venice hub.

Are there any "must do's" beyond the obvious drive mode try outs, 0-60 runs, etc?

Awesome that they are doing demo drive at the hub. Up until now it was only window shopping.

 

[TheIglu]

They initially said they don't do them....

I didn't push, but when they asked how far I came to see one in person (I haven't until today), they decided to make it happen.

 

[abirozy]

Tomorrow morning I'm demo driving an R1T at the Venice hub.

Are there any "must do's" beyond the obvious drive mode try outs, 0-60 runs, etc?

would love to find out what you end up doing.... I have my test drive on Friday out of the Venice Hub.

 

[mgc0216]

would love to find out what you end up doing.... I have my test drive on Friday out of the Venice Hub.

You might have your truck before then!

 

[abirozy]

You might have your truck before then!

if only that were true. Birthday is the 27th so even if a little after that, great birthday gift.

 

[R1Sky Business]

would love to find out what you end up doing.... I have my test drive on Friday out of the Venice Hub.

How did you get your invitation?

 

[R1Sky Business]

They initially said they don't do them....

I didn't push, but when they asked how far I came to see one in person (I haven't until today), they decided to make it happen.

Did you just call to ask for a test drive?

 

[jollyroger]

I just had a test drive earlier today. This is what I (we) did.
1. 0 - 60 (you just can't skip that if at all possible, but I knew where I could get away with it)
2. Freeway driving, to get a sense of the noise
3. Radio work, check out that sound system
4. had my test drive "guide" put in some GPS addresses to get a feel for the options
5. Raised the truck up and lowered it while driving
6. Checked the turn radius (important to me for towing our boat)
7. took a look at the hitch (bring a quarter or large flathead)

 

[TheIglu]

I stopped in at the Venice hub.

 

[R1Sky Business]

I stopped in at the Venice hub.

That simple

 

[R1Sky Business]

I stopped in at the Venice hub.

When is your delivery window

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