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DaveA's latest activity
DaveA
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R2 Favorite Features - What's Yours?
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My favorite feature is no complicated air suspension, adjustable half-shafts, or hydraulic roll control.
Today at 7:59 AM
DaveA
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MountainBikeDude's post
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Half-Shaft issue thread
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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...
Yesterday at 12:43 PM
DaveA
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Half-Shaft issue thread
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Hoping to fix all my R1 half-shaft slop problems with a replacement R2. :cool:
Yesterday at 8:59 AM
DaveA
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Jeremy3292's post
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R2 Across America: 2,000 miles through six states
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That's what I thought too. Too dark even in full sun to be Esker Silver.
Tuesday at 7:50 AM
DaveA
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R2 Across America: 2,000 miles through six states
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That's Half Moon Grey in full sun.
Tuesday at 5:57 AM
DaveA
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rfkxyz's post
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R2 Compact Spare tire....are you ordering it on your build?
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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.
Monday at 12:08 PM
DaveA
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DuoRivian's post
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R2 Compact Spare tire....are you ordering it on your build?
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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...
Monday at 12:08 PM
DaveA
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mkennedy009's post
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Wassym Bensaid DECODER interview: AI Rivian Assistant, Apple CarPlay, VW Joint Venture
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you know, original star trek still had buttons and it was in the future. Talking to the computer is great until the Klingon are...
Monday at 6:47 AM
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R2 audio system is being tuned with "amazing results" per Wassym
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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. ;)
May 22, 2026
DaveA
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macb00kemdanno's post
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R2 audio system is being tuned with "amazing results" per Wassym
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I’m more excited about this. Yay, YouTube Music❤️
May 22, 2026
DaveA
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Free Connect+ trial starts today! ... ?
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They need more testers. :p
May 22, 2026
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mrpoo's post
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Free Connect+ trial starts today! ... ?
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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.
May 22, 2026
DaveA
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Self driving update: Gen 2 and Gen 3 Autonomy on R2 should be similar for a "couple of years"
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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...
May 22, 2026
DaveA
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Mos Eisley's post
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Self driving update: Gen 2 and Gen 3 Autonomy on R2 should be similar for a "couple of years"
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James' quotes should make many feel like they do not need to wait for the LIDAR-included version of R2.
May 22, 2026
DaveA
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kurtlikevonnegut's post
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Why stock getting hammered last few days?
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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...
May 21, 2026
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KRG's post
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R2 Configurator is Live! 🎉 What's your configuration?
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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...
May 20, 2026
DaveA
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evlavista's post
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Gen 1 vs Gen 2 Observations
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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.
May 20, 2026
DaveA
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Katsudon's post
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R2 VINs up to 503 (at least) now
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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...
May 20, 2026
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NY_Rob's post
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R2 Manual Releases on All Interior Doors, But…
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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...
May 19, 2026
DaveA
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R2 Configurator is Live! 🎉 What's your configuration?
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It looks like a rivAIn
May 18, 2026
DaveA
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supernu8's post
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Compact Spare Tire for R2 priced at $755
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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...
May 17, 2026
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Great Gatsby's post
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"Design Yours" link on R2 website
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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...
May 13, 2026
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Riviot's post
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Story: Introducing Rivian Assistant & Rivian Unified Intelligence. Unlock hands-free utility with Connect+
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"Hey, Rivian, what time is it?"
May 12, 2026
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Dark-Fx's post
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What’s Coming in 2026.15 Update, Including Rivian Assistant
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I'm just hoping my car becomes sentient and tries to kill me.
May 12, 2026
DaveA
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the.phd's post
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What’s Coming in 2026.15 Update, Including Rivian Assistant
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You say this now, but wait until you learn about all the new bugs and things they break in this one!
May 12, 2026
DaveA
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Story: Introducing Rivian Assistant & Rivian Unified Intelligence. Unlock hands-free utility with Connect+
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So you have to have Connect +? Booo. I'm sure it'll be laggy as hell on Gen 1 anyway.
May 12, 2026
DaveA
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RivianRiverRat's post
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Atlanta R2 Block Party - Photos (Half Moon Grey, Catalina Cove, Midnight Black)
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Friday afternoon and evening were great Able to easily meander around the space Very big shoutout to the Rivian employees working the...
May 12, 2026
DaveA
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LivingInKaos's post
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Confirmed: Voice recognition local processing for R1 (Gen 1 and Gen 2). The R2 will have a local LLM.
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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...
May 10, 2026
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iansriv's post
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R2 production costs less than half of R1 - here's how
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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...
May 10, 2026
DaveA
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R2 production costs less than half of R1 - here's how
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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...
May 10, 2026
DaveA
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R2 production costs less than half of R1 - here's how
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Let's hope the new suspension is 80% quieter than R1.
May 8, 2026
DaveA
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algo's post
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Story: Taking R2 Beyond the Pavement Nimble, Responsive and Incredibly Fun on All Terrain
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brb, moving to Normal, IL!
May 8, 2026
DaveA
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tate16t's post
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What’s Coming in 2026.15 Update, Including Rivian Assistant
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The upcoming 2026.15 software update. Additional Improvements Rivian Autonomy Platform - Gen 2 Only Improved defrost for the front...
May 8, 2026
DaveA
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More R2 models coming and R2X possible says RJ Scaringe (Reuters News)
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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...
May 6, 2026
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Would you still buy your Rivian today?
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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...
May 6, 2026
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Would you still buy your Rivian today?
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I love my gen 1 but I think I'm missing out on all the new tech LOL!
May 6, 2026
DaveA
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Reminder: Rivian Promised Level 3 "Eyes Off the Road" Autonomy on Gen 1
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Hell, my early truck's infotainment can barely handle moving from screen to screen...I damn sure know its not capable of hands free...
May 6, 2026
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Reminder: Rivian Promised Level 3 "Eyes Off the Road" Autonomy on Gen 1
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OMG here I am thinking we were done with this dumbass thread.
May 6, 2026
DaveA
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'22 R1T Subframe/Suspension
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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...
May 6, 2026
DaveA
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'22 R1T Subframe/Suspension
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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...
May 6, 2026
DaveA
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Is it me or is Chromecast just awful?
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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...
May 6, 2026
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Is it me or is Chromecast just awful?
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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...
May 6, 2026
DaveA
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HokieBird7980's post
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Thoughts from people who have seen the R2 in person.
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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...
May 5, 2026
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SANZC02's post
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Thoughts from people who have seen the R2 in person.
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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...
May 5, 2026
DaveA
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TTedP's post
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Clunk / multiple rebound from rear suspension, service center says it feels "normal"
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Last thought, if they offered a simpler S with normal coil springs, I'd consider it (basically the R2 suspension in R1 form).
May 5, 2026
DaveA
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Electric Camp Kitchen in a Chuck Box Form Factor: Field Kitchen + Field Table (by Thunderbolt Adventure)
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Well, for that price I'd probably just go with Rivian's Travel Kitchen.
May 4, 2026
DaveA
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ACDC's post
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Official: R2 & R1 Crossbars NOT compatible / interchangeable (Rivian confirmation statement)
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Like I posted previously here...
May 4, 2026
DaveA
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ACDC's post
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R2 Block Party @ Roslyn NY - Half Moon Grey, Catalina Cove, Midnight Black R2 photos & video
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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...
May 4, 2026
DaveA
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Gen(R3)Xer's post
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Tall & big people fit in R2 with impressive legroom & headroom (even 7 foot driver / passenger!)
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He’s going to need that sunroof cover ASAP! Maybe with some padding in case he hits a pothole!
May 4, 2026
DaveA
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Tall & big people fit in R2 with impressive legroom & headroom (even 7 foot driver / passenger!)
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Bro's scalp gonna be crispy...pretty hot a few inches from the glass.
May 4, 2026
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