R1T (my 8th Plug-In) delivered!

shrink said:

Happy to report I took delivery of my R1T on 9/12/2022! ?

My wife and I have been driving EV's since a 2011 LEAF. We have also owned a 2012 LEAF; 2012 Volt; 2012 Model S; 2013 Model S; and 2010 Tesla Roadster. Currently we are down to a 2020 Model 3 Performance and now an R1T. (We also have a Jeep Cherokee that will be replaced with either an R1S or R1T via my 2nd preorder made on 11/2021).

- Original preorder date: 8/2020
- Failed Max pack and Ocean Coast holdout
- Shop access on 7/29; picked a truck on 8/8
- Took delivery at the Phoenix, AZ Service Center on 9/12/2022

Rivian Blue/Large Pack/Forest Edge/AT Brights/Spare/Underbody/Powered Tonneau

Wanted regular 20" AT staples, which still might happen via swap, but I admit I am surprised how much I like the AT brights. I typically prefer dark rims. Forest Edge, while still green, is a very muted green and looks great - even with Rivian Blue. It's a very warm color and the wood trim is beautiful.

Initial impressions (in no particular order) just from the drive home
- Mostly love the handling - feels like a sporty SUV - but I'm getting a little steering wheel shaking at 75-80 mph.
- Feels a little sluggish off the line compared to the Model 3, which is understandable and expected, but I only drove in all-purpose model. I'm guessing sport mode will feel more responsive.
- Front camera resolution is disappointing, but usable
- Charging mat is useless. I already disconnected it and will be experimenting with different alternatives folks have posted here
- Audio system was initially disappointing until I played with some EQ, enhancement, and sound stage settings. Now I'm liking it quite a bit.
- I LOVE this storage. Wow. Have already used the gear tunnel and frunk on a Costco run on the way home. Also threw some things in the under rear seat storage.
- Loving the visibility - especially since I'm so used to sedans.
- This is my first car with a birds' eye view camera. I don't know how I lived without it. Love it.
- All looks great in terms of fit and finish in just a quick initial impression. Will look more closely in the coming days, but I didn't see an obvious panel gaps like I have on my Teslas.
- Interior feels very high quality and comfortable. Love the materials. Feel like I can lounge and relax. Missing a glove box, but I'm glad my sunglasses fit in the seat compartment. By contrast, the Model 3 feels so minimalist, cold, and uninviting - but the UI is far superior at this point in time.
- I got Homelink to work with my gate opener (I don't have a garage). That was a relief.
- Tonneau cover is working so far. My delivery specialist said to use some dry lube and also to blow out the tracks with the air compressor or any can of compressed air periodically.
- For now, I'm getting as many looks in this truck as I did in my old orange Tesla Roadster. Can't wait to tint the windows.
- I cannot wait to do a little off-roading in this beast!

Overall, love the truck and can't wait to use to commute and explore in the coming months and years! Also want to thank the community here. I feel like I learned so much from reading others' experiences thus far, the camaraderie and respect is wonderful, and hope I can contribute more meaningfully now that I'm an actual owner.

A few pics of my EVolution through the years are attached below:

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shrink said:

Happy to report I took delivery of my R1T on 9/12/2022! ?

My wife and I have been driving EV's since a 2011 LEAF. We have also owned a 2012 LEAF; 2012 Volt; 2012 Model S; 2013 Model S; and 2010 Tesla Roadster. Currently we are down to a 2020 Model 3 Performance and now an R1T. (We also have a Jeep Cherokee that will be replaced with either an R1S or R1T via my 2nd preorder made on 11/2021).

- Original preorder date: 8/2020
- Failed Max pack and Ocean Coast holdout
- Shop access on 7/29; picked a truck on 8/8
- Took delivery at the Phoenix, AZ Service Center on 9/12/2022

Rivian Blue/Large Pack/Forest Edge/AT Brights/Spare/Underbody/Powered Tonneau

Wanted regular 20" AT staples, which still might happen via swap, but I admit I am surprised how much I like the AT brights. I typically prefer dark rims. Forest Edge, while still green, is a very muted green and looks great - even with Rivian Blue. It's a very warm color and the wood trim is beautiful.

Initial impressions (in no particular order) just from the drive home
- Mostly love the handling - feels like a sporty SUV - but I'm getting a little steering wheel shaking at 75-80 mph.
- Feels a little sluggish off the line compared to the Model 3, which is understandable and expected, but I only drove in all-purpose model. I'm guessing sport mode will feel more responsive.
- Front camera resolution is disappointing, but usable
- Charging mat is useless. I already disconnected it and will be experimenting with different alternatives folks have posted here
- Audio system was initially disappointing until I played with some EQ, enhancement, and sound stage settings. Now I'm liking it quite a bit.
- I LOVE this storage. Wow. Have already used the gear tunnel and frunk on a Costco run on the way home. Also threw some things in the under rear seat storage.
- Loving the visibility - especially since I'm so used to sedans.
- This is my first car with a birds' eye view camera. I don't know how I lived without it. Love it.
- All looks great in terms of fit and finish in just a quick initial impression. Will look more closely in the coming days, but I didn't see an obvious panel gaps like I have on my Teslas.
- Interior feels very high quality and comfortable. Love the materials. Feel like I can lounge and relax. Missing a glove box, but I'm glad my sunglasses fit in the seat compartment. By contrast, the Model 3 feels so minimalist, cold, and uninviting - but the UI is far superior at this point in time.
- I got Homelink to work with my gate opener (I don't have a garage). That was a relief.
- Tonneau cover is working so far. My delivery specialist said to use some dry lube and also to blow out the tracks with the air compressor or any can of compressed air periodically.
- For now, I'm getting as many looks in this truck as I did in my old orange Tesla Roadster. Can't wait to tint the windows.
- I cannot wait to do a little off-roading in this beast!

Overall, love the truck and can't wait to use to commute and explore in the coming months and years! Also want to thank the community here. I feel like I learned so much from reading others' experiences thus far, the camaraderie and respect is wonderful, and hope I can contribute more meaningfully now that I'm an actual owner.

A few pics of my EVolution through the years are attached below:

Click to expand...

shrink said:

Happy to report I took delivery of my R1T on 9/12/2022! ?

My wife and I have been driving EV's since a 2011 LEAF. We have also owned a 2012 LEAF; 2012 Volt; 2012 Model S; 2013 Model S; and 2010 Tesla Roadster. Currently we are down to a 2020 Model 3 Performance and now an R1T. (We also have a Jeep Cherokee that will be replaced with either an R1S or R1T via my 2nd preorder made on 11/2021).

- Original preorder date: 8/2020
- Failed Max pack and Ocean Coast holdout
- Shop access on 7/29; picked a truck on 8/8
- Took delivery at the Phoenix, AZ Service Center on 9/12/2022

Rivian Blue/Large Pack/Forest Edge/AT Brights/Spare/Underbody/Powered Tonneau

Wanted regular 20" AT staples, which still might happen via swap, but I admit I am surprised how much I like the AT brights. I typically prefer dark rims. Forest Edge, while still green, is a very muted green and looks great - even with Rivian Blue. It's a very warm color and the wood trim is beautiful.

Initial impressions (in no particular order) just from the drive home
- Mostly love the handling - feels like a sporty SUV - but I'm getting a little steering wheel shaking at 75-80 mph.
- Feels a little sluggish off the line compared to the Model 3, which is understandable and expected, but I only drove in all-purpose model. I'm guessing sport mode will feel more responsive.
- Front camera resolution is disappointing, but usable
- Charging mat is useless. I already disconnected it and will be experimenting with different alternatives folks have posted here
- Audio system was initially disappointing until I played with some EQ, enhancement, and sound stage settings. Now I'm liking it quite a bit.
- I LOVE this storage. Wow. Have already used the gear tunnel and frunk on a Costco run on the way home. Also threw some things in the under rear seat storage.
- Loving the visibility - especially since I'm so used to sedans.
- This is my first car with a birds' eye view camera. I don't know how I lived without it. Love it.
- All looks great in terms of fit and finish in just a quick initial impression. Will look more closely in the coming days, but I didn't see an obvious panel gaps like I have on my Teslas.
- Interior feels very high quality and comfortable. Love the materials. Feel like I can lounge and relax. Missing a glove box, but I'm glad my sunglasses fit in the seat compartment. By contrast, the Model 3 feels so minimalist, cold, and uninviting - but the UI is far superior at this point in time.
- I got Homelink to work with my gate opener (I don't have a garage). That was a relief.
- Tonneau cover is working so far. My delivery specialist said to use some dry lube and also to blow out the tracks with the air compressor or any can of compressed air periodically.
- For now, I'm getting as many looks in this truck as I did in my old orange Tesla Roadster. Can't wait to tint the windows.
- I cannot wait to do a little off-roading in this beast!

Overall, love the truck and can't wait to use to commute and explore in the coming months and years! Also want to thank the community here. I feel like I learned so much from reading others' experiences thus far, the camaraderie and respect is wonderful, and hope I can contribute more meaningfully now that I'm an actual owner.

A few pics of my EVolution through the years are attached below:

Click to expand...