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MountainBikeDude's latest activity
MountainBikeDude
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Gen(R3)Xer's post
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R2 Favorite Features - What's Yours?
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I’m going to say the rear drop glass. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve farted in my vehicle, my wife starts complaining, and then I...
Yesterday at 3:10 PM
MountainBikeDude
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Dark-Fx's post
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R2 Favorite Features - What's Yours?
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Haha
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This is where I'd describe my favorite R2 feature... If I had an R2!
Yesterday at 3:09 PM
MountainBikeDude
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TollKeeper's post
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Half-Shaft issue thread
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Love
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One of the reasons I am glad I was wrong about the warranty. I thought it just had a 3/36.. I was glad to find out it was a 5/60
Yesterday at 1:20 PM
MountainBikeDude
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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 12:39 PM
MountainBikeDude
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DaveA's post
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Half-Shaft issue thread
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Haha
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Hoping to fix all my R1 half-shaft slop problems with a replacement R2. :cool:
Yesterday at 12:26 PM
MountainBikeDude
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Marchin_MTB's post
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What’s Coming in Rivian’s 2026.15.30 Hotfix
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I use one of two approaches depending on what else I need to have in the bed. Usually it’s a very well padded raceface 5-bike tailgate...
Yesterday at 8:21 AM
MountainBikeDude
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Marchin_MTB's post
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What’s Coming in Rivian’s 2026.15.30 Hotfix
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Haha
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I have been pretty happy with these updates and RA in general. I like to switch between camera, nav, and drive mode screens while towing...
Yesterday at 8:20 AM
MountainBikeDude
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Half-Shaft issue thread
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To your last comment about reversing, 100% It was like threading the needle anytime I was trying to reverse slowly against a wall trying...
Yesterday at 8:15 AM
MountainBikeDude
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Marchin_MTB's post
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Half-Shaft issue thread
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This is one of the best descriptions of the half-shaft symptoms and causes I have seen on here. I always struggle to put this into...
Yesterday at 8:08 AM
MountainBikeDude
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HaveBlue's post
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Half-Shaft issue thread
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Low ride height is least stressful. Launches are hard on them particularly if the steering isn't straight when you do it. The splines...
Yesterday at 8:00 AM
MountainBikeDude
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MikeWilliams_R1T's post
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Wet spot under driver mat
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I’m surprised there isn’t a recall on the gen1’s for this. After the 4th hvac replacement for this, Sheperdsville pulled the entire...
Monday at 4:37 PM
MountainBikeDude
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Rivianero's post
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Rear suspension damage
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That's awesome @The_Skg and a great help. And here I thought that having an EV would deprive me of all the "shade tree mechanic" fun...
Sunday at 8:19 PM
MountainBikeDude
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The_Skg's post
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Rear suspension damage
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So I made my own like in his video using a Harbor Freight media blasting chamber, an A/C vacuum pump + chamber (as a fluid separator)...
Sunday at 8:18 PM
MountainBikeDude
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Nixapatfan's post
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Rear suspension damage
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I did it with the whole thing on the ground, the kinetic suspension doesn't affect the springs/shocks it is just fancy sway bars. The...
Sunday at 8:11 PM
MountainBikeDude
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100jacks's post
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Rear suspension damage
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Hey DIYers, please help me out on the pump refill, before draining all the lines and doing the whole procedure. I assembled the drain...
Sunday at 8:11 PM
MountainBikeDude
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DuoRivian's post
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What’s Coming in Rivian’s 2026.15.30 Hotfix
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This is great, they had a good product a few weeks ago and this improves on it in meaningful ways. That will continue and was expected...
Sunday at 5:36 PM
MountainBikeDude
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tate16t's post
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What’s Coming in Rivian’s 2026.15.30 Hotfix
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https://riviantrackr.com/news/whats-coming-in-rivians-2026-15-30-hotfix/ Rivian’s got a new update in testing that should hit cars...
Sunday at 5:36 PM
MountainBikeDude
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RomanMF's post
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Wassym Bensaid DECODER interview: AI Rivian Assistant, Apple CarPlay, VW Joint Venture
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Wassym joined The Verge's editor-in-chief, Nilay Patel, on DECODER to discuss the software-defined vehicles, the VW partnership, the R2...
Saturday at 7:15 PM
MountainBikeDude
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derekk4's post
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Quad Launch Edition welcome kit
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Completely agree with you. Early adopters usually get a unique deal that makes the initial wait worth it.
Saturday at 5:27 PM
MountainBikeDude
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Half-Shaft issue thread
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From what I've seen here and elsewhere, most have had it addressed prior to any full failure of the of the half shaft. There was one...
Friday at 7:56 AM
MountainBikeDude
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Dark-Fx's post
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Rear suspension leak
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Only gen1 quads. Everything else is 4y/50k
May 28, 2026
MountainBikeDude
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Dark-Fx's post
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Rear suspension leak
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Toe link failure is practically a guaranteed accident. Complete air suspension failure is just a huge annoyance that makes the vehicle...
May 28, 2026
MountainBikeDude
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Half-Shaft issue thread
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This is what bad half shafts sound like within the vehicle. I've known something was off with the rear half shafts since November, but...
May 28, 2026
MountainBikeDude
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Administrator's post
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Forest Edge Interior Package Announced for Limited Run
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Bring the Forest With You Forest Edge Package — a nature-inspired interior for R1, available for a limited time Details...
May 28, 2026
MountainBikeDude
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srkz's post
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Loose A pillar cover
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Sometimes you can just bend the little clips back into the right shape so they hold on correctly; that’s how I fixed mine. They’re just...
May 27, 2026
MountainBikeDude
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Zoidz's post
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Cybertruck Laugh of the Day [⚠️ WARNING: NO POLITICS; MEMBERS BANNED]
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May 26, 2026
MountainBikeDude
reacted to
ACDC's post
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Foamy Memory Foam Mattress for R2 by HEST | Sleep System Setup
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Hest Foamy memory foam mattress for the R2 announced. Description: Turn your Rivian R2 into a mobile bedroom. The Foamy For R2 by...
May 25, 2026
MountainBikeDude
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Cybertruck Laugh of the Day [⚠️ WARNING: NO POLITICS; MEMBERS BANNED]
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May 25, 2026
MountainBikeDude
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Nixapatfan's post
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R2 Standard Interior loses: ventilated seats, rear heated seats, torch flashlight
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It's all about the small medium large sales tactic to make you purchase the highest trim level as it looks like a bargain compared to...
May 23, 2026
MountainBikeDude
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kewlasu's post
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USB Connection from Phone to Infotainment System
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This has been a long time request since the R1T Gen 1 launch specially for usb music playback as source. Rivian has not or want to...
May 22, 2026
MountainBikeDude
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sparked's post
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12 volt system in R2 has reduced cycling and longer life, per Wassym
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Per the recent Reddit AMA, Wassym talked about the low voltage system for R2
May 21, 2026
MountainBikeDude
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Oldsmobile_Mike's post
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R2 Jack Point Design - Potential Issues / Challenges
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This is the old "engineers aren't mechanics" saying all over again. They had the option to design this and other components to be...
May 21, 2026
MountainBikeDude
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SadHill's post
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Hit n run… fix or total??
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Got hit while I was parked at work. Of course they didn’t stop and leave a note. Already contacted State Farm. Wonder if it is totaled...
May 20, 2026
MountainBikeDude
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Steve A.'s post
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Rivian Assistant Conspiracy
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The Rivian Assistant woman obviously must have conspired w/ my wife to bust my balls. Literally, the very first time I tried it, my...
May 19, 2026
MountainBikeDude
reacted to
coldzero's post
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V2 Powered Tonneau Cover ($3300 installed) now listed in Rivian Gear Shop
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Except I'm not responsible for the financial performance for the entire company, I'm an R1T owner who was assured that I could get a...
May 19, 2026
MountainBikeDude
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coldzero's post
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V2 Powered Tonneau Cover ($3300 installed) now listed in Rivian Gear Shop
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Its so dumb that you can order the part that is missing, that entire panel has to come off anyways and its literally just clipping in...
May 19, 2026
MountainBikeDude
reacted to
StuGoss's post
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Extra warranty miles for distance to service center.
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Haha
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My service center is 2 hours away. I've driven there probably 6 times. Do you know if they will extend warranty miles for the distance...
May 16, 2026
MountainBikeDude
reacted to
lefkonj's post
in the thread
2027 R1T
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Definitely before 2028
May 15, 2026
MountainBikeDude
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Cybertruck Laugh of the Day [⚠️ WARNING: NO POLITICS; MEMBERS BANNED]
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2nd best part of that video
May 15, 2026
MountainBikeDude
reacted to
DeafPug's post
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Cybertruck Laugh of the Day [⚠️ WARNING: NO POLITICS; MEMBERS BANNED]
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Haha
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I almost feel sad for this CT owner being rescued by mom in her minivan taking her kids to the soccer game...
May 15, 2026
MountainBikeDude
replied to the thread
V2 Powered Tonneau Cover ($3300 installed) now listed in Rivian Gear Shop
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I'm skeptical. I feel like even if I showed up either with the harness in hand, or installed and ready to go, they'd still deny the...
May 15, 2026
MountainBikeDude
reacted to
Riviot's post
in the thread
V2 Powered Tonneau Cover ($3300 installed) now listed in Rivian Gear Shop
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Haha
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If you weren't so far north, I could order you the OG wiring harness and adapter they're using for us oldies. Just show up with it and...
May 15, 2026
MountainBikeDude
reacted to
Oldsmobile_Mike's post
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Need confirmation of 3rd party internet connectivity
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That was implied. Am familiar with the service. My point was more that this is a somewhat absurd request, not a question about "what...
May 14, 2026
MountainBikeDude
reacted to
smashweights's post
in the thread
Need confirmation of 3rd party internet connectivity
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Haha
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You want someone with a Rivian without connect+ to drive somewhere that has no AT&T service and somehow connect to open WiFi that is NOT...
May 14, 2026
MountainBikeDude
reacted to
tmbm50's post
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Need confirmation of 3rd party internet connectivity
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Your gonna rip off the antenna for the cell module? Updates are also flagged thru the cell module. Sounds like a digital first vehicle...
May 14, 2026
MountainBikeDude
reacted to
NY_Rob's post
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Need confirmation of 3rd party internet connectivity
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Will the outcome of the test be the deciding factor in your decision to purchase a Rivian? Since you're still in the shopping phase...
May 14, 2026
MountainBikeDude
reacted to
getut's post
in the thread
Need confirmation of 3rd party internet connectivity
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Haha
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Actually my plan is to completely disconnect the built in connectivity completely. Not just connect plus. I am hoping to find out what...
May 14, 2026
MountainBikeDude
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Rivian Assistant Unavailable in Quebec?
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Quebec strikes again. Beautiful place, but the additional provincial requirements beyond Canada's own, leave it left out of so many...
May 14, 2026
MountainBikeDude
reacted to
Kamloops's post
in the thread
I designed a rain cover for the reverse camera
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I am printing this now.
May 14, 2026
MountainBikeDude
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Rivian Assistant Unavailable in Quebec?
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Only for the profile PIN functionality. I was using RA prior to updating my phones app the following day.
May 14, 2026
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