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ebellinder2's latest activity
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First 24 Hours with R2 - impressions, positives, nits
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I mean, you don't want a ne'er do well to come by with a hose and siphon off your charge or, even worse, put sugar in your battery.
Sunday at 12:02 PM
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Lysdexic's post
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First 24 Hours with R2 - impressions, positives, nits
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I test drove an R2 Sunday at the Knightdale (Raleigh) SC and listened to FM radio in the R2. Edit: maybe that was thru an app via...
Sunday at 11:59 AM
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First 24 Hours with R2 - impressions, positives, nits
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Gotta agree that cutting out FM radio is a weird cost cutting move. The electronics gotta be costing next to nothing by now for it. Not...
Sunday at 11:59 AM
ebellinder2
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SDH's post
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R2 up for auction on Cars & Bids
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I love how people on here always make up some BS reason for selling their car ... "my wife told me .... wife doesn't like the sound of...
Thursday at 3:17 PM
ebellinder2
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Looking for best and most cost effective garage charger
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I agree have had two wall connectors in use one for Model Y and one for R1t. Tesla has been in service for over 7 years. No issues and...
Thursday at 8:47 AM
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Zoidz's post
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R2 Owners - what's the official treadlife/warranty on your tires?
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On the R1, most people appear to have gotten 20k - 30k on the Pirelli ATs. Some as little as 10k and a few over 40k+. I got 38k. All got...
Thursday at 5:46 AM
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R2 Owners - what's the official treadlife/warranty on your tires?
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As someone who has had Pirelli on both Model Y Performance and Cyberbeast Iāll say about 15k-20k miles tops š
Thursday at 5:46 AM
ebellinder2
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godfodder0901's post
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R2 Owners - what's the official treadlife/warranty on your tires?
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OEM tires don't have treadlife warranties.
Thursday at 5:46 AM
ebellinder2
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Petite person in R2 drivers seat
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Adding my wife drives a model y now so a good comparison.
Wednesday at 7:19 AM
ebellinder2
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Petite person in R2 drivers seat
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My wife of 50 years and 4ā11ā drove the R2 and loved it. No issues with hood or reaching the pedals.
Jul 14, 2026
ebellinder2
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Antonio's post
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Rivian R1T upfit for Atlanta Fire & Rescue -- Quick Response Emergency Life Support -- By EV Sportline / Patrol EV
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Hopefully they won't have to stand next to the door for 10 seconds prior to PAAK kicking in.
Jul 12, 2026
ebellinder2
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SDEV's post
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Biodefense mode or HEPA air filter for Rivian??
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Itās not a gimmick and it works really well. Wish the Rivian had something similar. Really hate being stuck behind a stank exhaust from...
Jul 11, 2026
ebellinder2
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iamnid's post
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New to Rivian and wondering how current owners find the repair experience?
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I've had my R1S for almost 2 years. I've had a few small things fixed -- a few done by the mobile service where they came to my office...
Jul 10, 2026
ebellinder2
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A very unpleasant surprise: dent in tailgate
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You backed into something the previous drive and are just now discovering it.
Jul 10, 2026
ebellinder2
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DuoRivians's post
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R2 Launch Mode demo by Wassym -- 0-60 in 3.45s. Coming to R2 in next OTA update
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Hopefully, launch mode will be less harsh on the R2ās half shafts
Jul 10, 2026
ebellinder2
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Eric9610's post
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R2 Launch Mode demo by Wassym -- 0-60 in 3.45s. Coming to R2 in next OTA update
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That's awesome for the 300 customers. Where are our R2's? So many people with confirmed orders and no VINS.
Jul 10, 2026
ebellinder2
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terracode's post
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Do I Risk Damaging the Lift Gate Motor?
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No liftgate height option is strange. Usually you just lift the liftgate to the position you want and hold down the open/close button...
Jul 9, 2026
ebellinder2
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Paint Scratches - should I take delivery or wait for a different vehicle?
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Which model was being delivered to you
Jul 8, 2026
ebellinder2
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Anyone have the R2 Compact Spare?
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It is def not mandatory. many cars come without spares
Jul 8, 2026
ebellinder2
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Rivian owners file lawsuit alleging false promises on self-driving features
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Given those materials, I would agree that the suit isn't completely meritless. But given our experience, I wouldn't say it has much...
Jul 6, 2026
ebellinder2
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emk's post
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Parking the R2 in the garage
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It probably will stop, but that's what the brake pedal is for. One Pedal Driving doesn't mean you never need to use the brake. You are...
Jul 3, 2026
ebellinder2
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R2 accelerator vs. R1
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I feel that, once you learn to feather the accelerator to control acceleration and braking, it becomes second nature in about a week...
Jul 2, 2026
ebellinder2
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Step in height for R2. Please help
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My wife test drove an R2 and found entry and exit very comfortable. Late 60ās she is right at 5ā tall.
Jun 30, 2026
ebellinder2
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Picked up our R2 this morning (June 29). So far so good. VIN 1588.
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Jun 29, 2026
ebellinder2
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Great Gatsby's post
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R2 teething/early issues -- new owner needs flatbed 4 hours after delivery
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^ this. Rivian has some crazy nannies. I get being super overprotective of the vehicle and the batteries and safety and all that, but...
Jun 29, 2026
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R2 teething/early issues -- new owner needs flatbed 4 hours after delivery
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HAL9000 said: Unfortunately the charge port door is pure ass. I had to take my R2 in for re alignment. I am sure this will be alot of...
Jun 28, 2026
ebellinder2
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Donald Stanfield's post
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R2 teething/early issues -- new owner needs flatbed 4 hours after delivery
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Rivian's corporate motto is "We do it nice, because we do it twice".
Jun 27, 2026
ebellinder2
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R2 teething/early issues -- new owner needs flatbed 4 hours after delivery
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Sorry disagree, a new product design should not assume expected flaws. We as consumers need to push all companies for better quality...
Jun 27, 2026
ebellinder2
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Rivian AEB failure and crash
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Optionally, one could also try to pay more attention and not solely rely on technology. I remember years ago when I purchased my first...
Jun 27, 2026
ebellinder2
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Rivian AEB failure and crash
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I understand that you are angry, but I donāt think that gives you license to write moronic posts. Why donāt you delete this before we...
Jun 27, 2026
ebellinder2
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Not possible to turn off 1 pedal driving?
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I guarantee you will quickly fall in love with Rivian's 1PD. We had an Ioniq 5 for three years and it had 5 different levels of 1PD and...
Jun 27, 2026
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Not possible to turn off 1 pedal driving?
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Plus, one pedal with high regen is just safer. Deceleration happens as soon as you begin to lift and ease off of the pedal. Thatās like...
Jun 27, 2026
ebellinder2
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Not possible to turn off 1 pedal driving?
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If anything I wish there was a regen setting higher than high. I love one pedal driving.
Jun 27, 2026
ebellinder2
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Not possible to turn off 1 pedal driving?
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Not an option on the R1 or R2. You can make regen low if you really want to
Jun 27, 2026
ebellinder2
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Doug's post
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I think the idea is to slowly let up on the go pedal and you control how quickly it stops. Yes, if you let completely off the go pedal...
Jun 27, 2026
ebellinder2
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R2 teething/early issues -- new owner needs flatbed 4 hours after delivery
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I'll take mine without gremlins, por favor
Jun 27, 2026
ebellinder2
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r2fb's post
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Bro you said Carplay and not having a sunroof were big points then you turn around and buy a Tesla beacuse of some accessory that might...
Jun 26, 2026
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Wow, just wow; that is quite the list. I wish you the best in your search for the vehicle that meets your long list of needs... The...
Jun 26, 2026
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I don't get the complaints about a garage door opener - it's built into the OS on Rivian?
Jun 26, 2026
ebellinder2
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Who HASN'T been invited to order with an early reservation?
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Ok, that is good to know. Jokes on them. I'm just going to schedule test drives perpetually until they send me an email. Pressure is on...
Jun 25, 2026
ebellinder2
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Who HASN'T been invited to order with an early reservation?
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Day one early am reservation here no invitation to order yet. R1t owner
Jun 25, 2026
ebellinder2
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Rivians have poor quality?
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Have you ever heard about the angle of the dangle?
Jun 25, 2026
ebellinder2
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Rivian-E's post
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Oh boyā¦I canāt wait to read the replies to this thread. You talk a lot about very niche desires. Watermelon green color? Customizable...
Jun 25, 2026
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Goodbye. Your useful contributions will be missed.
Jun 25, 2026
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Based on your nitpicking Iām not sure any vehicle from any carmaker would work for you. While you might have a point or twoā¦āwatermelonā??
Jun 25, 2026
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Everyone is entitled to their opinions. May I suggest you try the Subaru Trailseeker? I liked it far more than I expected and it...
Jun 25, 2026
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Please help me understand
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Iām having a hard time understanding why is a manufacturer they donāt just open the configurator to everyone so they could then get a...
Jun 12, 2026
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Unplugging for Thunderstorms & Lightning?
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Yes there have been Rivians and other EV's that have been damaged while plugged in during electrical storms. If you have advance...
Jun 9, 2026
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Owners' experience with original jack
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I would not trust any bent/deformed jack, especially with a vehicle as heavy as a Rivian. Not planning to use the OEM jack - I have the...
Jun 8, 2026
ebellinder2
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UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan's post
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XCARE Warranty. When to start it?
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IMO wait until you are closer to needing it. No point tying up funds now, before you can actually use the extended warranty.
Jun 8, 2026
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