Recent content by R_1_T

Like I said, what's done is done. I've moved on, and not looking back.

Of course they show up after I cancelled my order since it appeared as though LG was never going to happen. Oh well, what's done is done.

All new vehicle launches have risk associated with them. We can certainly agree on that point! None of the manufacturers are immune from that reality.

While it's true I'm projecting somewhat how the Rev will ride, it's not an unreasonable leap to make. I think they know how to tune the chassis. Lowering the CG should only improve handling. Will it really weigh any more than the R1T though? I ask this based on the F-150 Lightning being...

It's cost savings and time to market. The concept vehicle was a test balloon for the next generation Ram design and features. Nothing more. Way too many features presented that are far from being ready for production.

I'm in on the Ram Rev, and bailing on the R1T. I've driven the regular Ram 1500 and found it to be quite composed. Not as agile as the R1T, but that's fine.

Looks better as a panel van - at least you can tell which end is the front. :CWL: https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/us-army-will-evaluate-canoo-evs-for-military-purposes/ar-AAZK9PE

People are potentially conflating AOSP with Android Automotive OS. Not all Android is the same. Very different things. Then there's also GAS. https://developers.google.com/cars

They ditched the subscription model a while back. My Feb 2019 R1T order is also vaporware, so not much difference from my perspective. They do have mule vehicles out and about as well.

I still like the little bugger. In many ways it suits my needs better than the R1T. More work/productivity focused IMO.

I think it's actually the "box" that the cover stores in. You can see that the upper is a separate part than the bed structure itself in the teardown video. Using it as an attachment point could be a concern - especially if somebody used bolts that were too long and contacted the panels or...

Exactly what it is - albeit rather sloppy looking.

There are options. https://nitter.net/Rivian

"Unused" No real world usage other than a d!ck measuring contest...

Yeah - I've watched the videos. Overbuilt from the Monroe guy's perspective, but built as required by Rivian's internal requirements. The Monroe guys have a built in bias from working at legacy manufacturers and suppliers. At every stage of the tear down, you've heard comments along the line...