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mikehmb's latest activity
mikehmb
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jackfu's post
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Excessive battery drain during transit
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Do you have the vehicle back yet to look at the simple 24hr drain summary? My guess is that the motion cameras kept activating and...
May 23, 2026
mikehmb
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R2 Standard Interior loses: ventilated seats, rear heated seats, torch flashlight
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$5k is a very small spread between variants - expect that to double, at least, in the next year.
May 22, 2026
mikehmb
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R1S G1 Coming up to end of warranty - what issues to look for?
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Depends on what you've experienced to date. Dampers, jounce lines, various wiggly/rattley bits, 12V ... the list could be long, but if...
May 19, 2026
mikehmb
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Simplejack's post
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R2 vs midsize SUV- need by June
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Not telling you how to parent but I wouldn’t give a teen a 3.6sec 0-60 mph vehicle. My kid had a jeep learned how to work on it/rotate...
May 17, 2026
mikehmb
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josh0's post
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Rivian Assistant can properly pronounce Spanish names!
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I’ve only been using it in Baltimore so far, and will give it a much bigger test when were in New Mexico this summer, but while driving...
May 16, 2026
mikehmb
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Rivian Assistant can properly pronounce Spanish names!
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LOL @ "call Chavez" Also, this is amazing. As a dual-language household, this will be quite welcome.
May 16, 2026
mikehmb
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SANZC02's post
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Disable / reduce volume of Assistant chime?
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I can’t find a separate volume for the chime, it seems to be tied to the RA volume. That can be controlled by clicking on the speaker...
May 16, 2026
mikehmb
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Disable / reduce volume of Assistant chime?
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Aha, thanks. That is at least a workaround for now until they separate the two.
May 16, 2026
mikehmb
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Disable / reduce volume of Assistant chime?
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Rivian Assistant, Updates, App, Nav, Electronics, Cameras, Phone Key, Digital Key
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Title. Anyone discover a method to reduce the volume of the chime?
May 16, 2026
mikehmb
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First world problem - Dealing with limited lease miles
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Life is short. Drive the p*ss out of it and enjoy. Eat the overage. Or just share with your wife. Why does this need to be binary?
May 15, 2026
mikehmb
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Center Console Buttons Wonky?
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They are wonky and often temperamental. I actually had them serviced/replaced in my Gen1 as the driver side stopped responding...
May 7, 2026
mikehmb
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Rival news: Ford Midsize EV Pickup (Ranchero) - News & Info
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Farley is a genuine, lifelong, actual "car guy." Yes, he's a middle-aged white dude and I'd love to see some varied perspectives at the...
Apr 30, 2026
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Rival news: Ford Midsize EV Pickup (Ranchero) - News & Info
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If you've been keeping an eye on the Ford midsized EV pickup (presumably Ranchero EV), here's a first official peek at its bed / bed...
Apr 27, 2026
mikehmb
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R2 is coming not a good time to buy a Rivian.
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WTF are you talking about? Or am I about to start an argument with another bot?
Apr 25, 2026
mikehmb
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richguess's post
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Crystal Cove R2 on 20" All Terrain AT Wheel (Performance Trim) - yesterday in Newport Beach
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Saw this R2 yesterday walking my dog in Newport Beach. Parked in a residential area. Nice looking ride! Note handsome wire haired...
Apr 18, 2026
mikehmb
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usulio's post
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2026.07.0 update again (same version, different build)
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If only there was some way to distinguish different versions of the software so people could tell them apart. Possibly some sort of...
Apr 17, 2026
mikehmb
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Anyone getting pushed 2026.07.0 again?
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Rivian Assistant, Updates, App, Nav, Electronics, Cameras, Phone Key, Digital Key
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I'm getting 07.0 pushed again. To be clear, the truck ('26 R1T) is already on 07.0. It is getting the update, again. Has this...
Apr 17, 2026
mikehmb
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R2 w/ Colorado Governor + Rivian Block Party Photos (Midnight Black + Catalina Cove R2)
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Anyone else worried about the guy’s head floating around??
Apr 17, 2026
mikehmb
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Anyone have their allergies act up?
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The off-gassing in the '25 S was intense - gave me a headache. Significantly less so in both the G1 and G2 Ts. I don't feel experience...
Apr 12, 2026
mikehmb
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Holler Wanderer's post
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19th Century technology - 1, Rivian - 0
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I posted this a couple days ago on Reddit, but also wanted to share here. I was out hiking in the mountains Saturday, and had to drive...
Apr 6, 2026
mikehmb
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captainjp's post
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April 5th - UHF still working.
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🤫🤫🤫
Apr 5, 2026
mikehmb
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Dolby Atmos delayed start on Apple Music
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I believe the general consensus is (at least in the truck): G1 Meridian > G2 Premium > G1 non-Meridian > G2 Standard I've had 1, 2...
Apr 4, 2026
mikehmb
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cohall's post
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Why Did You Choose Rivian Over Competitors?
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It's the best do-everything vehicle I could imagine. And it does the vast majority of them extremely well. No other vehicle, EV nor...
Apr 2, 2026
mikehmb
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Xiaomi car business profitable after only two years 😮
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My understanding is that the bulk of the subsidies in China are from local governments. While a theoretically centralized economy...
Apr 2, 2026
mikehmb
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Great Gatsby's post
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BMW M3 EV (Quad Motor) -- first leaked look
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So much negativity already. Exhausting for anyone else? We are getting our first ever quad-motor EV sedan with potentially 1,000 HP and...
Mar 22, 2026
mikehmb
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BMW M3 EV (Quad Motor) -- first leaked look
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And the E46 peaked with the ZHP.
Mar 22, 2026
mikehmb
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slillie's post
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"I would never want to be stuck waiting for an EV to charge"
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Actually, if I am leaving for a long trip, I charge to 100% in the garage the night before. When I leave in the morning I've got 5+...
Mar 21, 2026
mikehmb
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Bullwinkle's post
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"I would never want to be stuck waiting for an EV to charge"
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My wife has a PHEV jeep, and 90% of her driving is on electrons. I have an R1S. We need to put gas in the Jeep once every couple of...
Mar 21, 2026
mikehmb
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"I would never want to be stuck waiting for an EV to charge"
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I had this exact conversation with a coworker today. Said "I need to run down and charge my truck" since I was a doofus and ran it low...
Mar 20, 2026
mikehmb
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RJ Selling Rivian Stock
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No, this doesn't merit a post. Corporate officers are under strict regulations in the US by the SEC for stock sale and timing. This...
Mar 18, 2026
mikehmb
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2027 BMW i3 EV revealed with 440 miles range
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Got excited for a new weird little hatchback. Now I haz a sad. Nice car, though. Hope they are successful!!
Mar 18, 2026
mikehmb
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RPG's post
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Beaver, Utah RAN
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I charged at the Beaver, Utah RAN today, and it is now my favorite of all charging stations. I was towing a 28' Airstream, and pulled...
Mar 16, 2026
mikehmb
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Redline's post
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New to forums and Rivian - want to discuss my pre-purchase concerns
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Mar 16, 2026
mikehmb
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New to forums and Rivian - want to discuss my pre-purchase concerns
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I remain hopeful that we will get V2L one day. s00n
Mar 15, 2026
mikehmb
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New to forums and Rivian - want to discuss my pre-purchase concerns
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I cannot understand how you are so close to pulling the trigger but have such fundamental, blocking issues with the vehicle. You're not...
Mar 15, 2026
mikehmb
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Estimated time to order R2 - what's your estimated date?
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I'll be at SXSW for a day next week for work, will see if I can find Rivian and take a quick peek. Shall report back!
Mar 12, 2026
mikehmb
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Estimated time to order R2 - what's your estimated date?
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Weird. I've had a reservation since day 1 and didn't get an email aside from the broadcast R2 note we all got.
Mar 12, 2026
mikehmb
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Daylight savings bug - charge schedules stop an hour late
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No, but this is a loaner, and I'll pick mine up tomorrow. If it's still an issue there, I'll report.
Mar 11, 2026
mikehmb
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shandel's post
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R2 Colors List Revealed! Launch Green, Borealis, Midnight, Forest Green, Esker Silver, Catalina Cove, Glacier White, Half Moon Grey 🎨
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The Half Moon Grey picture has a picture of the rock at Martin's Beach in HMB.
Mar 11, 2026
mikehmb
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R2 Colors List Revealed! Launch Green, Borealis, Midnight, Forest Green, Esker Silver, Catalina Cove, Glacier White, Half Moon Grey 🎨
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Ha! I think those in my zip code deserve a special discount from Twraps for this harassment. 🤣
Mar 10, 2026
mikehmb
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R2 Colors List Revealed! Launch Green, Borealis, Midnight, Forest Green, Esker Silver, Catalina Cove, Glacier White, Half Moon Grey 🎨
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LOL - No, no we do not.
Mar 10, 2026
mikehmb
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Daylight savings bug - charge schedules stop an hour late
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Charging / Battery, 12v, NACS, RAN, Waypoints, V2H, V2G, V2V, Wall Charger, Electrical
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FYI, and perhaps only on my loaner - charge schedule set to 3pm, dash shows it'll stop at 4pm. Fun bug. Not a huge issue, but FYI if...
Mar 8, 2026
mikehmb
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Options for R1T Tailgate Pad in California
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Huh, odd. It was in a big flat box, shaped just larger than the pad (pad itself was laid flat, folded as it were over the tailgate).
Mar 8, 2026
mikehmb
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Options for R1T Tailgate Pad in California
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When did they start that nonsense? I have one, it's great, fits properly, and it shipped to California. Super weird. Quite curious why.
Mar 7, 2026
mikehmb
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bagsofcole's post
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Totaled the Royvian, What's Next?
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Oh yes I have I considered a Taycan and have test driven two. The base rear drive is too slow (the R1T quad spoiled me) and the 4s or...
Mar 7, 2026
mikehmb
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First Road Trip in My New R1T Tri
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Well my first fairly long road trip went very well. The R1T is my first electric vehicle, so I didn't have any experience for trips. My...
Mar 7, 2026
mikehmb
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Totaled the Royvian, What's Next?
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I'm not going to blast you for your discontent. I'm a fanboy but am getting tired of service visits, myself. I've only driven a few...
Mar 7, 2026
mikehmb
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Subaru Dies Before My Number Comes Up in the R2 Queue
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Yeah I'm not sold on the aesthetics either especially since the interior is so dark. But it's cool! And probably more than enough for...
Mar 6, 2026
mikehmb
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Subaru Dies Before My Number Comes Up in the R2 Queue
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I only recently learned that this thing exists. Seems like a great option if you want to wait 2-3 years on this lease while the R2 bugs...
Mar 6, 2026
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