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All-Season vs. All-Terrain Tires. Ride quality opinions wanted!
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I agree that many folks are swayed by advertising. In my case, I have become convinced that MIchelin is my best choice of tire from...
Friday at 3:07 PM
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All-Season vs. All-Terrain Tires. Ride quality opinions wanted!
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I think the BFG AT 20s will be fine. When the time comes to replace them, I think I wil go with Michelin Defender LTX M/S2s. Had these...
Thursday at 1:09 PM
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Home Wall Charger
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Thanks to all for the clarifications. I still find it weird and confusing that Tesla describes their Wall Connector as "a convenient...
Thursday at 12:40 PM
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Home Wall Charger
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No, it's NACS. The universal wall connector has a built in J1772 adapter and a NACS plug in case you have both types of vehicles.
Wednesday at 8:11 PM
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Home Wall Charger
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That appears to be the Tesla only version. The description reads: Description Wall Connector is a convenient and fast way to charge...
Wednesday at 1:53 PM
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Home Wall Charger
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Now it is $600 on the Tesla site. Sheesh.
Wednesday at 1:05 PM
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Lease or buy?
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Maybe there should have been a third option in this poll; Cash, Finance, or Lease. I was planning to lease, but disovered that in my...
Jul 7, 2026
R2D2TOO
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R2 debadge?
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To me, this really comes down to your personal sense of design - what is pleasing to your eye, and what you find visaully offensive...
Jul 6, 2026
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R2 debadge?
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I did a quick and dirty version of what the rear end would look like without the RIVIAN across the back.... Personally, I don't care...
Jul 5, 2026
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R2 debadge?
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I hav e debadged vehiclwes before, but the R2 badging doesn't bother me. I think it might look a bit bland in the back without the...
Jul 5, 2026
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Not possible to turn off 1 pedal driving?
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Story: I have a feature in my manual shift Corvette called "Rev Match"'. When I shift, the engine revs up or down to 'match' the speed I...
Jul 3, 2026
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Parking the R2 in the garage
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I use these Parking stops in my garage. Still, use your brakes, these give you a consistent place to stop.
Jul 3, 2026
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New Tesla Model Y L launching this weekend [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS, NO ELON TALK]
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I have no interest in a Tesla. I don't care for their design. Other reasons, too.
Jul 2, 2026
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Update on R2 order invitation timing now in account
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I think we are saying the same thing. Rivian is giving some folks a window in which to expect an order invite. Those are sometime in the...
Jul 2, 2026
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Update on R2 order invitation timing now in account
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The window for when you can expect your order invitation is August - September. (I would expect by the end of September in that case.)...
Jul 1, 2026
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I do like thee variability they offer with deflector, light bar and deflector, or just light bar.
Jun 30, 2026
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Launch Green - Black Crater or Coast Cloud interior
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i plan to get Launch Green with the CC interior. I think it will look fine. I always dislike dark Gray or black interiors.
Jun 30, 2026
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Rivian Story: R2 Sustainable Materials (Recycled / Bio-Based Parts)
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New Rivian story at: https://stories.rivian.com/r2-sustainable-materials-june-2026 R2 Sustainable Materials 25% Vehicle mass made...
Jun 30, 2026
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Update on R2 order invitation timing now in account
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Day 1 reservation. I want an LE with CC interior. My son placed his deposit same as I did, but wants the LE with BC interior. Both of...
Jun 30, 2026
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Grab Handles for R2
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Something like these paracord headrest grab handles might work for the back seat passengers. I have them in my 4Runner and they work...
Jun 28, 2026
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Polestar blocked from US market in2027 - good news for RIVN?
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Not sure why bad news for one EV company affects the others. Bad news for Stellantis does not mean bad news for Toyota.
Jun 27, 2026
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Polestar blocked from US market in2027 - good news for RIVN?
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I should clarify my intent in posting this. I was wondering about the short term RIVN stcck price impact of this news. Certainly did not...
Jun 27, 2026
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Polestar blocked from US market in2027 - good news for RIVN?
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Agree 100%, and did not mean to imply otherwise.
Jun 27, 2026
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RIVN Stock Investors / Rivian Company
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Jun 27, 2026
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Rivian vs. Competitors
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Looks like the feds have effectively blocked Polestar out of the US market, due to China’s influence and control of the brand. While the...
Jun 27, 2026
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It’s Tuesday… Any Invites Today [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS / OFF TOPIC POSTS]
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Rivian has been stunningly good about meeting their stated deadlines.
Jun 24, 2026
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It’s Tuesday… Any Invites Today [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS / OFF TOPIC POSTS]
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I would assume that "August" means "by the end of August." Meaning that ordering will be availalble by August 31. Safer that way, and...
Jun 23, 2026
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Finance vs. Lease the R2 -- the math
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Be aware there are income limits to that. NO dedection if your income is over a certain amount.
Jun 23, 2026
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R2 Color Ranking
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Yeah I basically got it narrowed down to the "colors". I figured it's the performance trim, might as well get a fun color! I thought I...
Jun 22, 2026
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R2 Color Ranking
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I don't want white, black, or any shades of grey. That leaves these; Launch Green Catalina Cove Forest Green Borealis (all with...
Jun 22, 2026
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Charging connector installed outside - how to keep your power secure?
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This is perfect - exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!
Jun 20, 2026
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Interior roof cover for R2?
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During my test drive, the Rivian folks said there would be some sort of clip-in shade available soon. I am in Dallas, and so was...
Jun 20, 2026
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Charging connector installed outside - how to keep your power secure?
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Thanks for the screenshots!
Jun 20, 2026
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Charging connector installed outside - how to keep your power secure?
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i *think* so too. As I understand it, if you implement scheduled charging time, that restricts the wall charger operation to those...
Jun 20, 2026
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Charging connector installed outside - how to keep your power secure?
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A simple solution would be an app that allows me to control what the connector does. A connector inside an ugly locked box is not simple...
Jun 19, 2026
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Charging connector installed outside - how to keep your power secure?
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Does the app notify you when it is being used? Can you turn it off via the app?
Jun 19, 2026
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This is not in your wall garden ecosystem - but it’s the most simple and validated if you are really that concerned...
Jun 19, 2026
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Charging connector installed outside - how to keep your power secure?
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Thanks. 1. Probably, but I'd like to secure it all the same. 2. Researching, but it looks like Emporia does. I'm surprised they don't...
Jun 19, 2026
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Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions
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Enjoyed my test drive thoroughly. Ready to buy. One pedal driving will take a bit of getting used to, but by the end of my brief drive I...
Jun 19, 2026
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Jun 19, 2026
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Charging / Battery, 12v, NACS, RAN, Waypoints, V2H, V2G, V2V, Wall Charger, Electrical
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I was pretty much sold on the Tesla connector for the outside of my garage - BUT - then I read where it is always on. It cannot be...
Jun 19, 2026
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Finance vs. Lease the R2 -- the math
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Yes, you did explain. And assuming the very recent direction continues for a while, you might very well be justified in describing the...
Jun 15, 2026
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Finance vs. Lease the R2 -- the math
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Unless somethign changes dramatically., I have decided I will just pay cash. My trade will cover a bunch - probably near half - and...
Jun 15, 2026
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Finance vs. Lease the R2 -- the math
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Are they? Still pretty high. Global reserves have been largely depleted. There is a huge gap in the market from the closing of...
Jun 15, 2026
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Would you go with 20" wheels or 21" wheels on Launch Edition R2?
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I'm going with performance - Launch Edition, hopefully. I much prefer the look of the 20s "Black Sand" rims. I'll prpbably replace the...
Jun 14, 2026
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Would you go with 20" wheels or 21" wheels on Launch Edition R2?
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Yes, and I believe it makes a difference. More sidewall = better ride, handling, and protection from pothole-type damage. I am going...
Jun 14, 2026
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You can buy the Tesla mobile charger too. I have both and keep the mobile charger in the trunk when on the road, but it’s not entirely...
Jun 13, 2026
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Are There Alternatives to Rivian Level2 Charger?
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Great info - exactly what I needed, thank you. What do folks recommend for "on the road" as far as adapters or plug in connectors...
Jun 13, 2026
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Are There Alternatives to Rivian Level2 Charger?
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A couple questions for the pros here; (I'm still an EV Noob.) 1) It looks like the Tesla NACS wall connector is no longer available...
Jun 13, 2026
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I second that. I'm one of the hopeful R2 reservation holders, never had an R1S/T at all and really just stumbled on the R2 through Doug...
Jun 13, 2026
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