R1T Flex Test and [Suspension] Engineering Deep Dive

zefram47 · Mar 15, 2022

Beat me to it...I was just going to post this after watching it.

SeaGeo · Mar 15, 2022

Well this explains a lot. I think I saw a tiktok of him going up that ramp several weeks ago. Cool find.

RivianXpress · Mar 15, 2022

I sure don't see any under body armor - Am I missing something?

OverZealous · Mar 15, 2022

85lb+ wheel & tire... Wheewww...

RivianXpress said:
I sure don't see any under body armor - Am I missing something?

The underbody armor looked like it was all carbon fiber to me, which is how it was described in the past—as a sandwich of carbon fiber and other materials.

In fact, this is the first time I've seen obvious carbon fiber, rather than something that looked like a simple plastic shield.

godfodder0901 · Mar 15, 2022

A recent quote from Brian Gase at the Denver open house that the armor isn't visible for the Off-Road package.

dilmorecg · Mar 15, 2022

Good info!

rhuber · Mar 15, 2022

Can we take a moment to appreciate the fact that someone named Dan EDMUNDS works for Car&Driver?

atlastracer · Mar 15, 2022

86lbs for the full size AT spare (rim + tire). Not looking forward to pulling that out of the back of the truck ?

Tim-in-CA · Mar 15, 2022

Guess I wasn't observant in the past, first time I noticed that the rear calipers don't have a Rivian branded cover over them. Would be nice if front and rear had similar look.

opnwide · Mar 15, 2022

godfodder0901 said:
A recent quote from Brian Gase at the Denver open house that the armor isn't visible for the Off-Road package.

Yes, it was confirmed to me at that event that you can't visibly tell the difference by looking underneath an R1 with Off-Road extra protection vs. Non-Off-Road, simply by looking underneath. I think we were under the impression there was a visible skid plate or rock rails or something which isn't the case. There is an extra layer of non-visible protection hidden underneath the visible panels that also wraps up the sides with the Off-Road option.

Speedrye · Mar 15, 2022

39lbs for the wheels, wow. Really curious to see what the RTI score is for the much shorter R1S.

mini2nut · Mar 15, 2022

It’s a great video. He knows his suspension systems and is well qualified to talk on the subject. I have viewed his Raptor video as well.

The only concern I have is if mechanical, hydraulic or electronic suspension issues occur after the warranty expires. It’s going to be a very pricey repair down the road.

SoCal Rob · Mar 15, 2022

mini2nut said:
It’s a great video. He knows his suspension systems and is well qualified to talk on the subject. I have viewed his Raptor video as well.

The only concern I have is if mechanical, hydraulic or electronic suspension issues occur after the warranty expires. It’s going to be a very pricey repair down the road.

Think of all the money we’ll potentially save on out-of-warranty engine and transmission repairs, though!

opnwide · Mar 15, 2022

SoCal Rob said:
Think of all the money we’ll potentially save on out-of-warranty engine and transmission repairs, though!

Apologies if I’ve already asked you Rob, are you trading in your LR3 when you get your Riv?

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