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Budman reacted to razmataz's post in the thread NY - Long Island - Is this totaled or Not? with
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Well after several weeks the R1S is back and looks and drives like new. Impressed by the Rivian Certified body shop as all is working... -
Budman replied to the thread Tire Swap to 22" Michelin Defender LT275/50r22.Well, I've had three sets of Pirelli all seasons and have not detected any change in range between new and up to 35,000 miles. And I...
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Budman replied to the thread Tire Swap to 22" Michelin Defender LT275/50r22.Tell me more about how the satisfaction guarantee and return worked for you. I recently switched to the Defender tires and am also...
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I picked up the R1T. Drove home with a BIG grin on my face. The difference between Gen 1 and Gen 2 is noticeable to me. Much more...
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Budman replied to the thread Pirelli Scorpion All Weather Zero HL – Steel Belt Slip at 24k Miles, Looking for Alternatives.I've gotten 35k out of 3 sets of Pirelli all seasons. Just replaced tires again at 100,000 miles and went with Michelin 22" Defenders...
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These photos were from yesterday's press conference at Normal plant and shows up to a 503 VIN for the R2 -- see the #'s at upper rear...
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I do. I don't give a F about Gen3 with LiDAR. :) Zero factor in buying the R2 for me.
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Budman replied to the thread R2 Heat Pump? Coming? Standard? Option?.A heat pump should be more efficient but myself and others have not found any meaningful improvement with the Rivian implementation of it.
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Budman replied to the thread R2 Heat Pump? Coming? Standard? Option?.A heat pump might not be that big of deal. Gen 1 R1T did not have it, Gen 2 does. I’ve had both and have kept VERY careful track of my...
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Budman reacted to Count Orlok's post in the thread Cybertruck Laugh of the Day [⚠️ WARNING: NO POLITICS; MEMBERS BANNED] with Like.
strange place to mount a butt plug.
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Yes it's possible if the batteries aren't completely toast. What I had to do was get the batteries up to about 6v by hooking up fully...
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Budman reacted to C12farmer's post in the thread Story: Rivian Adventure Network (RAN) Scaling for R2 and Beyond with Like.
The most useful Rivian chargers I have used have all be in remote areas not served well by other operators, including Tesla. Yosemite...
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Budman replied to the thread Trip Report: Minnesota to Utah & AZ National Monuments.I did it last spring. It's a very easy drive in a Rivian, even with all season tires. I did it "bottom to up" That is the direction I... -
Budman reacted to Electric Rivilution's post in the thread RJ talks Q1 2026 results, R2, production capacity, federal loan on CNBC with Like.
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Budman reacted to Joules Burn's post in the thread Trip Report: Minnesota to Utah & AZ National Monuments with Like.
Shafer Trail is a "must do"! Number one reference is "Photographing the Southwest" by Laurent Martrés. Some regions and editions...
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Budman replied to the thread Trip Report: Minnesota to Utah & AZ National Monuments.We happened to see a preproduction R2 on that road!
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Budman replied to the thread Trip Report: Minnesota to Utah & AZ National Monuments.No rock sliders. Not much risk in that regard. I did pick up some minor scratches, maybe from trail side brush or from out tent...
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Budman replied to the thread Trip Report: Minnesota to Utah & AZ National Monuments.No rock sliders. Not much risk in that regard. I did pick up some minor scratches, maybe from trail side brush or from out tent...
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Budman reacted to Joules Burn's post in the thread Trip Report: Minnesota to Utah & AZ National Monuments with Like.
Check Plugshare for lodges in the area that have overnight L2 chargers. The one in Boulder is next to Hells Backbone Grill. NYT called...
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Budman replied to the thread Trip Report: Minnesota to Utah & AZ National Monuments.I remember reading your post and it gave me confidence I could do it to. Good to know it can be done on tires like the Defenders.
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Budman reacted to Joules Burn's post in the thread Trip Report: Minnesota to Utah & AZ National Monuments with Like.
Really nice write up and images! The drive to White Pocket is MUCH easier than a hike to the Wave. I've done both and White Pocket is...
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Hey All, Just wanted to share my experience with a spring break camping trip to Big Sur from north Orange County. This was our first... -
Budman replied to the thread Trip Report: Minnesota to Utah & AZ National Monuments.Thanks for the kind words. For us, the key enabler for this trip was the level 2 charging at Cliff Dwellers Resort in Marble Canyon...
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Budman posted the thread Trip Report: Minnesota to Utah & AZ National Monuments in Trip Reports / Journals / Logs / Data.We are long time National Park visitors and hikers. Hit them all, some several times. For this 2 week trip we went much more off the...
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Budman replied to the thread R2 customer production started today! R2 configurator / ordering starts June.I got a pair of the low rise version at REI recently. Worked great on a recent hiking trip.
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Budman replied to the thread Looking for advice on Xcel Energy EV Accelerate options in Minnesota.I’ve looked into these plans a bit. The peak rate is so high that even an occasional EV charge during peak times would blow up the...
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Budman reacted to Bobrobheimer's post in the thread Getting remote - Escalante Grand Stair Case Trip With R1T with Like.
Took the R1T on what has been an annual spring trip to the Utah desert. This was the one thing we did each year where I wasn’t sure an... -
Budman reacted to TexasBob's post in the thread Rival: 2026 BMW iX3 reviews are impressive... R2 has its work cut out with Like.
Would it matter to you if you learned that the regulation is sensible and life-saving? TLDR these and similar "stupid" regulations saved...
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Budman reacted to RivianTrackr's post in the thread Updated 20" BFG T-T T/A tire - now "T/A+" 3PMSF? with Like.
I have emails about to BFGoodrich for more info on this tire, hope they’ll answer me!
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Budman reacted to rfkxyz's post in the thread Updated 20" BFG T-T T/A tire - now "T/A+" 3PMSF? with Like.
TIre Rack is presenting 'T/A' and 'T/A+' as distinct offers, latter is tied to Rivian. "Trail-Terrain T/A+ is severe snow rated and...
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Budman reacted to skyguyscott's post in the thread Random Rivian Photos of the Day - Post Yours! 📸 with Like.
TwilightAt the farm
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Budman reacted to dubaigary's post in the thread Random Rivian Photos of the Day - Post Yours! 📸 with Like.
On the beach at Pismo towing the Silver Surfer
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Budman replied to the thread Random Rivian Photos of the Day - Post Yours! 📸.Got to a few out of the way hiking trails in Bear’s Ears National Monument.
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Budman replied to the thread Random Rivian Photos of the Day - Post Yours! 📸.Vermillion Cliffs National Monument
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Budman reacted to narmstrong79's post in the thread BMW and Mercedes pulling back on Level 3 autonomy with Like.
FSD is is really cool, The fact that the tech is to the level to do the things it does is amazing. That said.. it's still a gimmick...
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Budman replied to the thread BMW and Mercedes pulling back on Level 3 autonomy.I believe the weak demand part. I keep asking friends and relatives about it and I’ve found only one person who really wants full self...
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Budman reacted to DuoRivian's post in the thread BMW and Mercedes pulling back on Level 3 autonomy with Like.
RJ said in recent interviews that L4 could take until the early 2030s which makes the concern some have of buying an R2 now a moot point...
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State of Charge had a recent video, Ionna To Take Over And Upgrade Circle K's Expansive EV Charging Network , talking about the...
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My first charge at an IONNA station and I must say this is the model of the future. 10 cents/kwh cheaper than Tesla and much and less...
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Budman replied to the thread Glacier White R2 + Catalina Cove R2 in cloudy / overcast weather - photos.These are the same two vehicles I saw in Colorado and Utah and posted separate threads about them. Same plate numbers. After seeing...
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Budman replied to the thread Rivian R2 production coming to life on assembly line! (photo).I asked them specifically if they purchased those vehicles or if they were Rivian owned. They were Rivian owned (one was VIN 23, the...
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Budman replied to the thread Rivian R2 production coming to life on assembly line! (photo).According to two Rivian employees I talked to driving two different R2s across CO and UT employee deliveries have not started yet. They...
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Budman replied to the thread Pre-Production Catalina Cove R2 in the wild (vs. my Rivian Blue R1T).Some videos did make Catalina Cove look bright. I was disappointed to see it in person that it was so dark. Almost black. Here is...
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Budman replied to the thread Pre-Production Catalina Cove R2 in the wild (vs. my Rivian Blue R1T).We saw another R2 today on the backroads of Moab. Same deal as the first one, Rivian owned test vehicle being driven back to California...
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Budman replied to the thread Pre-Production Catalina Cove R2 in the wild (vs. my Rivian Blue R1T).I was disappointed in the Catalina Cove. Very dark and muddy even in the sun.
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Budman posted the thread Pre-Production Catalina Cove R2 in the wild (vs. my Rivian Blue R1T) in Rivian R2 Forum.Next to my Rivian Blue R1T in Edwards CO. The Catalina Cove is darker than I thought. The R2 is bigger than I imagined Rivian owned...
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Budman reacted to captainjp's post in the thread Looks like quality of service in Montreal took a sharp dive. with Like.
To reset a Rivian R1T powered tonneau cover, press the bed rail button three times quickly, then press and hold it until the cover...
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Budman replied to the thread 2027 Rivian R2 EPA Certification w/ specs (range, battery capacity, charging rate, efficiency etc.).Once again I find myself in agreement with forum member mkhuffman. Over the last 7 months and 10,000 miles less than 8% of my...
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Budman reacted to B_Wagon136's post in the thread Marathoning in our Dual Performance Max R1S: 360+mi Single Charge Range with Like.
Completed a couple long drives through the I-5 corridor of CA this weekend. We made it door-to-door without stopping each time... -
Budman reacted to sgtabn173's post in the thread Rivian emails employees about R2 Employee Delivery Program for Launch Editions with Like.
The robots are not to be trusted
