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Dark-Fx replied to the thread R2 Conserve Mode.Entirely depends on the road surface. Most of this was on asphalt roads that had sand and rocks scattered on them near stops, and regen... -
Dark-Fx replied to the thread Half Moon Gray Deliveries Suspended..Fun fact, my rear bumper has a VIN sticker on it that doesn't match my car.
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Dark-Fx replied to the thread R2 Conserve Mode.I'm not sold on the rear wheel bias. Have had a few instances of the rear tires skidding on dirty roads and making regen stopping less...
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Dark-Fx replied to the thread 📸 Daily random R2 photos thread - post your pics!.I didn't take many photos while things were set up. Roof rack is a full length cargo setup that I'm building, still have a few things to...
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Dark-Fx replied to the thread 20" Inch Aftermarket TPMS.BH Sens 433 Mhz
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Dark-Fx reacted to Husky's post in the thread R2 Towed 24 hours In (after charging issues at Tesla Supercharger) with
Haha.
Oh man, this is very disconcerting. It makes me seriously think about waiting at least a few months. If even just a few R2s need to get... -
Dark-Fx replied to the thread 📸 Daily random R2 photos thread - post your pics!.18s. There's still a bunch of clearance for the wheels. I'm tempted to try a 17, but it'll definitely be tight then.
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Dark-Fx replied to the thread R2: Swapping stock wheel TPMS sensors into new wheels causes forward sensor issues after UI wheel swap.Sliders, but we haven't extensively tested them. I think they will be fine for mild sliding. The underbody on R2 isn't as hardy as R1...
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Dark-Fx replied to the thread 📸 Daily random R2 photos thread - post your pics!.First night camping with the R2. I miss the self level and camp mode in general...
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Dark-Fx replied to the thread The GOAT of Rivian R2 reviews IS COMING!.Damn, I reached out to Kyle on my delivery a month ago. I guess no-one's really beat him to the punch still though. I am just about to...
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Dark-Fx replied to the thread Rivian tow truck mode for R2?.Parking brake can actually be released with a 9V battery. Rivian sells a kit but it's not necessary.
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Dark-Fx replied to the thread R2: Swapping stock wheel TPMS sensors into new wheels causes forward sensor issues after UI wheel swap.I put these TSW wheels on first, but wasn't happy with how close the rubber came to the strut tower on the inside. +40mm offset is too...
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Dark-Fx replied to the thread Rivian tow truck mode for R2?.Most of those instances are a result of the electronic parking brake failing, or the gear train failing. You can just put the truck in...
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Dark-Fx replied to the thread NHTSA: US to Begin Work on New Car Door Safety Rules After Deaths in Teslas.My children generally understand too, but intrusive thoughts are a thing, and sometimes kids are particularly bad about ignoring them.
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Dark-Fx replied to the thread NHTSA: US to Begin Work on New Car Door Safety Rules After Deaths in Teslas.IMO, this is an unsolvable problem. We live in a world where you need the rear doors to also not open on demand because of child locks...
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Dark-Fx replied to the thread Front suspension fail.If you just have a single bum damper, it should be feasible to have an independent shop fix it by replacing just the damper. It's a ton...
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Dark-Fx replied to the thread Front suspension fail.Did you ask where?
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Dark-Fx replied to the thread R2 up for auction on Cars & Bids.Developing some exterior aftermarket stuffs for it. I'll eventually start a build thread here when I have a bit to breathe. Roof...
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Dark-Fx replied to the thread R2 up for auction on Cars & Bids.I almost bid on this. Been hard to enjoy my car while it's half taken apart.
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Dark-Fx replied to the thread Factory Delivery ?.Some people have been able to do it by changing their address to the Normal plant. I seem to remember during the R1 launch that this...
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Dark-Fx replied to the thread R2 Wheels Options, Tire Sizes, Width, Offset - Hub Bore Size - 19" and 20".18s fit. Not sure why Rivian didn't offer them as an option. Lots of aftermarket options in the R2 bolt pattern, but you have to be...
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Dark-Fx reacted to vandy1981's post in the thread Munro Video - R2 Structural Battery Pack Explained by Engineering Team with Haha.
Interesting video! Sandy doesn't appear in this episode which is an added bonus.
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Dark-Fx replied to the thread R2 Conserve Mode.Conserve forces RWD unless you really put the accelerator down.
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Dark-Fx replied to the thread Bye, bye R1S, we had a great run..Need to change your name now.
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Dark-Fx reacted to Redline's post in the thread Why I’m leaving the Rivian Family After Owning / Leasing 3 R1Ts with Like.
These posts are amazing.... People come in to make sure ALL of us know they're leaving, even though we have no idea who they are...
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Dark-Fx reacted to R1TCntrlMaIzzy's post in the thread Why I’m leaving the Rivian Family After Owning / Leasing 3 R1Ts with Like.
To each their own, and no doubt you had several issues. But, how many posts are you going to write about the same freaking issues?? To...
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Dark-Fx reacted to Zathras's post in the thread Why I’m leaving the Rivian Family After Owning / Leasing 3 R1Ts with Like.
Sounds more like AI hallucinations, like this post. I would never drive a vehicle on sand. I remember old rusted out trucks in my youth...
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Dark-Fx reacted to daeHelkcunK's post in the thread Why I’m leaving the Rivian Family After Owning / Leasing 3 R1Ts with Wow.
I'm pretty sure the BMW will sink pretty nicely in soft sand too.
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Dark-Fx replied to the thread Media Release Included in R2 Demo Drive Liability Waiver.The amount of people that will care enough to not do the demo drive is probably less than one half of one percent. Most of us are too...
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Dark-Fx reacted to Mos Eisley's post in the thread Media Release Included in R2 Demo Drive Liability Waiver with Like.
That's standard media rights boilerplate for most events. Nowhere does it say "during the drive" - rather at the "experience". It does...
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Dark-Fx replied to the thread Why I’m leaving the Rivian Family After Owning / Leasing 3 R1Ts.Hopefully your driving improves with the BMW, for your passenger's sakes.
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Dark-Fx replied to the thread R2: Swapping stock wheel TPMS sensors into new wheels causes forward sensor issues after UI wheel swap.Verbiage is the exact same in the R1 manuals. Some people have cloned sensor IDs for their second wheelset on their R1, and not had this...
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Dark-Fx posted the thread R2: Swapping stock wheel TPMS sensors into new wheels causes forward sensor issues after UI wheel swap in R2: Wheels, Tires, Brakes.I finally got around to getting my TPMS sensors swapped into my new wheelset from the stock ones. I just happened to do the 2026.24...
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Dark-Fx replied to the thread L2 Adapter Included?.You got lucky, they aren't included.
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Dark-Fx replied to the thread R2 Horn - WTF?.It was surprisingly difficult to get my 6 year old to help me with this. Enough so that I ended up not getting a photo/video of the R1S...
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Dark-Fx replied to the thread R2 12V Battery Location - Photo.Super easy, just pull up. From experience, I expected there to be a trick. No trick, just pull up.
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Dark-Fx replied to the thread R2 Horn - WTF?.It seems fine from inside. Very slight delay
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Dark-Fx replied to the thread R2 12V Battery Location - Photo.Those wires look like they are 12 awg. Goes right into a similar color sheath, so I can't say what the temp rating is, but it's...
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Dark-Fx replied to the thread Cybertruck Laugh of the Day [⚠️ WARNING: NO POLITICS; MEMBERS BANNED].It's actually pulling the other truck in the future, but you're just seeing the cybertruck further in the past.
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Dark-Fx replied to the thread R2 12V Battery Location - Photo.It's a sealed battery. They puff up when they start to die. They are way beyond dead already if the case cracks open. The chemical...
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Dark-Fx replied to the thread R1 vs R2: which driver's seat is more comfortable?.I'm actually planning on putting a matrix sensor on my seat and taking measurements to submit with my next work order. I haven't had...
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Dark-Fx replied to the thread R2 12V Battery Location - Photo.It looks like the same battery they are putting in R1 vehicles, which would make it AGM.
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Dark-Fx replied to the thread R1 vs R2: which driver's seat is more comfortable?.This was one of my complaints on my first service ticket. They took my seat apart and couldn't find anything wrong with it. You can feel...
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Dark-Fx replied to the thread R1 vs R2: which driver's seat is more comfortable?.I noticed my R1S seats were harder than my older Rivian vehicles when I first got it. I don't notice that anymore. I suspect there's a...
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Haven't seen anyone post about this yet. The R2 has the 12V battery mounted under the rear passenger seat. The seat is really easy to...
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Dark-Fx replied to the thread R2 Owners - what's the official treadlife/warranty on your tires?.More than zero, less than infinity.
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Dark-Fx reacted to Jeremy3292's post in the thread R2 Owners - what's the official treadlife/warranty on your tires? with Like.
"may be warranted by their manufacturer" Translation: no warranty.
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Dark-Fx replied to the thread R2 Owners - what's the official treadlife/warranty on your tires?.There's contact info, ask. OEM tires are frequently "shaved" versions of the retail tires because they are more efficient.
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Dark-Fx replied to the thread R2 Owners - what's the official treadlife/warranty on your tires?.
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Dark-Fx replied to the thread R2 Pet Mode Concerns From Owner's Test.Maybe my pups are more sensitive to noise than temperature
