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DaveA replied to the thread R2 Favorite Features - What's Yours?.My favorite feature is no complicated air suspension, adjustable half-shafts, or hydraulic roll control. -
They just replaced all 4 dampers, and half-shafts on mine. I'm greatful these things have been warrantable items, but I just had my rear...
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DaveA replied to the thread Half-Shaft issue thread.Hoping to fix all my R1 half-shaft slop problems with a replacement R2. :cool:
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DaveA reacted to Jeremy3292's post in the thread R2 Across America: 2,000 miles through six states with
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That's what I thought too. Too dark even in full sun to be Esker Silver. -
DaveA replied to the thread R2 Across America: 2,000 miles through six states.That's Half Moon Grey in full sun.
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DaveA reacted to rfkxyz's post in the thread R2 Compact Spare tire....are you ordering it on your build? with Like.
Absolutely. Even if I never use it, just knowing it’s back there under the cargo floor will make me feel better about my life.
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DaveA reacted to DuoRivian's post in the thread R2 Compact Spare tire....are you ordering it on your build? with Like.
It gets you the capability to swap out the tire if the fix a flat cannot fix the issue. Not all punctures can be fixed with a can. So...
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DaveA reacted to mkennedy009's post in the thread Wassym Bensaid DECODER interview: AI Rivian Assistant, Apple CarPlay, VW Joint Venture with Haha.
you know, original star trek still had buttons and it was in the future. Talking to the computer is great until the Klingon are...
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DaveA replied to the thread R2 audio system is being tuned with "amazing results" per Wassym.Meridian was needed to cover all the NVH in early Gen 1s. It does so to great affect as I gather noises after 4 yrs. ;)
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DaveA reacted to macb00kemdanno's post in the thread R2 audio system is being tuned with "amazing results" per Wassym with Like.
I’m more excited about this. Yay, YouTube Music❤️
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DaveA replied to the thread Free Connect+ trial starts today! ... ?.They need more testers. :p
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Got same email. Would be nice if they made sure the update is rolled out to vehicles first. Either way I’ll enjoy the freebie.
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DaveA replied to the thread Self driving update: Gen 2 and Gen 3 Autonomy on R2 should be similar for a "couple of years".Yeah, the way tech is changing nowadays, I'm probably not keeping a vehicle more than 3-4 yrs anyway. Not the most financially sound...
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DaveA reacted to Mos Eisley's post in the thread Self driving update: Gen 2 and Gen 3 Autonomy on R2 should be similar for a "couple of years" with Like.
James' quotes should make many feel like they do not need to wait for the LIDAR-included version of R2.
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DaveA reacted to kurtlikevonnegut's post in the thread Why stock getting hammered last few days? with Like.
Bit premature to say they "never hit scale" all things considered. In 2-3 years that could be accurate if they never hit their full run...
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DaveA reacted to KRG's post in the thread R2 Configurator is Live! 🎉 What's your configuration? with Like.
Im unsure why you and others feel this way. I built an iX3 and it was mid $70s to get it to R2 LE level of equipment….and it’s way...
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They are very rattle prone at slow speeds over anything other than smooth surfaces. Its my #1 complaint about mine for sure.
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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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DaveA reacted to NY_Rob's post in the thread R2 Manual Releases on All Interior Doors, But… with Like.
I'm guessing you could probably just drill a 3/8" hole in that plastic pull off panel and pull the cable through that hole then attach a...
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DaveA reacted to huntzman's post in the thread R2 Configurator is Live! 🎉 What's your configuration? with Like.
It looks like a rivAIn
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If its like the R1S spare tire ($755), it will also come packaged with a jacking kit, storage mechanism, and tools to swap it out. Still...
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It has taken so long. Like I still can't fathom that they are expecting to deliver next month with no configurator yet. Kind of a big...
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DaveA reacted to Riviot's post in the thread Story: Introducing Rivian Assistant & Rivian Unified Intelligence. Unlock hands-free utility with Connect+ with Like.
"Hey, Rivian, what time is it?"
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DaveA reacted to Dark-Fx's post in the thread What’s Coming in 2026.15 Update, Including Rivian Assistant with Haha.
I'm just hoping my car becomes sentient and tries to kill me.
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DaveA reacted to the.phd's post in the thread What’s Coming in 2026.15 Update, Including Rivian Assistant with Haha.
You say this now, but wait until you learn about all the new bugs and things they break in this one!
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DaveA replied to the thread Story: Introducing Rivian Assistant & Rivian Unified Intelligence. Unlock hands-free utility with Connect+.So you have to have Connect +? Booo. I'm sure it'll be laggy as hell on Gen 1 anyway.
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DaveA reacted to RivianRiverRat's post in the thread Atlanta R2 Block Party - Photos (Half Moon Grey, Catalina Cove, Midnight Black) with Like.
Friday afternoon and evening were great Able to easily meander around the space Very big shoutout to the Rivian employees working the...
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DaveA reacted to LivingInKaos's post in the thread Confirmed: Voice recognition local processing for R1 (Gen 1 and Gen 2). The R2 will have a local LLM. with Like.
That's odd given just last week they said Gen 1 was completely cloud based. So many conflicting messages from Rivian and it's getting...
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DaveA reacted to iansriv's post in the thread R2 production costs less than half of R1 - here's how with Like.
Agree. My biggest hesitation on buying the R1 was the air suspension. If the R2 was available in '23, I probably would have gone with...
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DaveA reacted to macb00kemdanno's post in the thread R2 production costs less than half of R1 - here's how with Like.
I am looking forward to the less complex suspension. I had my mind set on a used Gen 2 R1T, but I’ve read too many stories about failed...
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DaveA replied to the thread R2 production costs less than half of R1 - here's how.Let's hope the new suspension is 80% quieter than R1.
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DaveA reacted to algo's post in the thread Story: Taking R2 Beyond the Pavement Nimble, Responsive and Incredibly Fun on All Terrain with Haha.
brb, moving to Normal, IL!
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DaveA reacted to tate16t's post in the thread What’s Coming in 2026.15 Update, Including Rivian Assistant with Like.
The upcoming 2026.15 software update. Additional Improvements Rivian Autonomy Platform - Gen 2 Only Improved defrost for the front...
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DaveA reacted to VandalSibs's post in the thread More R2 models coming and R2X possible says RJ Scaringe (Reuters News) with Like.
R2T! R2T! R2T! R2T! (Not that I personally need a smaller truck, I just think it would be good for Rivian to have something to compete...
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DaveA reacted to Mellowyellow's post in the thread Would you still buy your Rivian today? with Like.
Buy again? Yes. (Even if I paid full price for mine, no discount!) Keep until the wheels fall off? Not unless I've bought an extended...
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I love my gen 1 but I think I'm missing out on all the new tech LOL!
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DaveA replied to the thread Reminder: Rivian Promised Level 3 "Eyes Off the Road" Autonomy on Gen 1.Hell, my early truck's infotainment can barely handle moving from screen to screen...I damn sure know its not capable of hands free...
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DaveA reacted to captainjp's post in the thread Reminder: Rivian Promised Level 3 "Eyes Off the Road" Autonomy on Gen 1 with Haha.
OMG here I am thinking we were done with this dumbass thread.
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My front was sagging badly. Was able to take pictures before and after to show the decrease. They also noticed it even on visual when...
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DaveA replied to the thread '22 R1T Subframe/Suspension.I can't get my SC to replace anything but half-shafts when I go in. They tell me suspension is normal. What are you guys doing...
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It's hit or miss. Works sometimes. I've used it with Hulu, Prime Video, HBO, Peacock. When it really doesn't want to work, I've had...
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It's not you. It just kinda sucks. It crashes frequently with most streaming services. I've never had luck with Disney or Hulu...
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DaveA reacted to HokieBird7980's post in the thread Thoughts from people who have seen the R2 in person. with Like.
I saw the R2 in Chicago downtown showroom. To me it was quite a bit smaller than I thought it would be and the interior trim not as...
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DaveA reacted to SANZC02's post in the thread Thoughts from people who have seen the R2 in person. with Like.
My take was different. I saw the prototype in Pasadena and when I saw the production models in Santa Monica I thought they did a good...
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DaveA reacted to TTedP's post in the thread Clunk / multiple rebound from rear suspension, service center says it feels "normal" with Like.
Last thought, if they offered a simpler S with normal coil springs, I'd consider it (basically the R2 suspension in R1 form).
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DaveA replied to the thread Electric Camp Kitchen in a Chuck Box Form Factor: Field Kitchen + Field Table (by Thunderbolt Adventure).Well, for that price I'd probably just go with Rivian's Travel Kitchen.
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DaveA reacted to ACDC's post in the thread Official: R2 & R1 Crossbars NOT compatible / interchangeable (Rivian confirmation statement) with Sad.
Like I posted previously here...
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DaveA reacted to ACDC's post in the thread R2 Block Party @ Roslyn NY - Half Moon Grey, Catalina Cove, Midnight Black R2 photos & video with Like.
An R2 Block Party was held at the Rivian Space in Roslyn (Long Island) NY this past weekend. R2 colors represented were Half Moon Grey...
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DaveA reacted to Gen(R3)Xer's post in the thread Tall & big people fit in R2 with impressive legroom & headroom (even 7 foot driver / passenger!) with Like.
He’s going to need that sunroof cover ASAP! Maybe with some padding in case he hits a pothole!
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DaveA replied to the thread Tall & big people fit in R2 with impressive legroom & headroom (even 7 foot driver / passenger!).Bro's scalp gonna be crispy...pretty hot a few inches from the glass.