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Redmond Chad reacted to Budman's post in the thread R2 Three Day Ownership Review. Comparison to R1T. Efficiency and Range data! with
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Short update on my R2 experience. 900 miles on the clock and all is well except for a pesky large screw that found it's way into a tire... -
Redmond Chad reacted to Budman's post in the thread First 24 Hours with R2 - impressions, positives, nits with Like.
I’ve continued to monitor my R2 vampire drain referenced above. It continues to show much less drain than my R1T.
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Redmond Chad reacted to UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan's post in the thread First 24 Hours with R2 - impressions, positives, nits with Like.
That’s just the most broad and safest CYA for any corporation to adopt, because god knows which adapter the masses will buy and use...
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Redmond Chad reacted to VegasWeezy's post in the thread Nightmare delivery customer service with Like.
People really need to stop bashing someone who joins and voices a legitimate complaint. So what if they hadn’t joined the forum...
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Redmond Chad reacted to Jabbahop's post in the thread First 24 Hours with R2 - impressions, positives, nits with Like.
We picked up our R2 in Clifton Park NY yesterday morning and drove it 2 1/2 hours back to Vermont. For context we have had an R1T Quad...
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Redmond Chad reacted to kanefsky's post in the thread Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions with Like.
One thing that drives me nuts about most modern cars is the idea that you can simply dial in a number for the temperature and it can...
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Redmond Chad reacted to ACDC's post in the thread 3 car seats fit in R2 rear seats (two forward facing / one rear facing) with Like.
Not mine but came across this photo showing 3 car seats fit installed in R2 rear seats -- 2 forward facing and 1 rear facing baby seat.
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Redmond Chad reacted to SoCal Rob's post in the thread Still enjoying our Rivian after 3+ years with Like.
Life has been really busy and I haven’t posted in a while. I just wanted to take a moment to say that I’m still really enjoying our...
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Redmond Chad replied to the thread Still enjoying our Rivian after 3+ years.Ditto for my 2023 R1S. I am getting rid of it...but only because my R2 is on the way.
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Redmond Chad reacted to FlyingPilot2012's post in the thread Ketchum: Wait for LiDAR? - The Rivian R2 LiDAR story isn’t what you think with Like.
I've got a feeling LIDAR/RAP1 will have minimal impact on resale. Everyone on this forum is hyper aware of the LIDAR/RAP1 situation but...
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Redmond Chad reacted to emroch's post in the thread R2 Launch Mode demo by Wassym -- 0-60 in 3.45s. Coming to R2 in next OTA update with Like.
An architecture change means the previously implemented features or "already solved" problems need to be rewritten or at least adapted...
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Redmond Chad replied to the thread Moving from Hyundai to Rivian: Ioniq 5N + Santa Fe to Two R2 Performance Launch Packages.Agreed. I never thought I'd buy two of the same car either. But about a decade ago, my wife had a car she loved (Model S), and I needed...
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Redmond Chad reacted to Millbarge's post in the thread Moving from Hyundai to Rivian: Ioniq 5N + Santa Fe to Two R2 Performance Launch Packages with Like.
It's not for you, sure. I don't think I'd do it either. But live and let live man--who cares what cars your neighbors buy?
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Redmond Chad reacted to SwampNut's post in the thread The dark AT wheels were silently changed so you don't know what you need/are getting with Like.
Sigh... So I've spent days and many hours trying to figure out whether the truck had significant suspension/drivetrain damage from...
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Redmond Chad reacted to emroch's post in the thread Is availability of Gen 3 / LiDAR builds going to be later than originally announced. with Like.
I would not expect the chatbot to divulge any non-public information. It is probably only given the public website and support docs, and...
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Redmond Chad reacted to 1stPlace's post in the thread Garage appreciation thread - show yours with Like.
I am feeling proud of my garage, so I collected a few of my most recent pictures to share. Maybe this can be a thread for others to post... -
Redmond Chad replied to the thread Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions.I had no luck in the Seattle area until I got the invitation to order. Then it was easy. I've heard that if you show up in person they...
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Redmond Chad reacted to VSG's post in the thread EV Efficiency Variables: Key Factors That Affect Range / Efficiency in Real-World Driving with Like.
One thing I'm constantly seeing is this whole narrative about how EVs are so very different than ICE vehicles, and that you have to know...
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Redmond Chad reacted to TexasBob's post in the thread Which R2 colors look best when dirty? with Like.
Not helpful for now but just in case for future reference: we have never had a vehicle that hides dirt as well as the Dune. (Seems...
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Redmond Chad reacted to Budman's post in the thread R2 Three Day Ownership Review. Comparison to R1T. Efficiency and Range data! with Like.
I've only been doing short trips so can't really say. I've tweaked the position of the seat a lot at first but the last few drives I...
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Redmond Chad replied to the thread R2 debadge?.Same here. The look is cleaner AND it's easier to wash. Although I might not debadge my R2. Rivian is new enough that it can help get...
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One of our members @HAL9000 had his R2 fully PPF'd and all the lettering was removed and put back on. He noted that they are just...
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Redmond Chad reacted to aerosenthal's post in the thread "It's a rare consumer product [R2] that approaches perfection" -- Jason Cammisa with Like.
I don’t know these guys much but I will say it felt sort of self indulgent. If you charted talking time it was 80% host (Jason?). His...
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Redmond Chad reacted to Tony S's post in the thread Buyer Beware: R2 21" Wheels - No tires options other than OEMs with Like.
For me it boils down to not accepting to ride on crappy AT tires on asphalt for the first 30K miles of this great car …. The AS Scorpion...
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Redmond Chad replied to the thread Which R2 colors look best when dirty?.Based on past cars, I'd say silver seems to be one of the best at hiding dirt. I think medium-dark low-metallic colors do fairly well...
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Redmond Chad reacted to Jeremy3292's post in the thread New Tesla Model Y L launching this weekend [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS, NO ELON TALK] with Like.
It’s not L4 if they don’t accept liability. It’s not self driving if they don’t accept liability. You don’t need to continue to argue...
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Redmond Chad reacted to mferring's post in the thread 20in wheel worse range even with all season tires? with Like.
I am talking about the 255/60/20 size that the software is aligned with.
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Redmond Chad reacted to Zorg's post in the thread New Tesla Model Y L launching this weekend [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS, NO ELON TALK] with Like.
When Tesla takes on the liability for FSD accidents, it will be level 4. Til then it's level 2.
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Redmond Chad reacted to MaskedRacerX's post in the thread New Tesla Model Y L launching this weekend [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS, NO ELON TALK] with Like.
They're almost like a bot. Like there's no talking with, it's all like conditional response output.
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Redmond Chad replied to the thread Parking the R2 in the garage.My wife and I have been parking EVs - always with regen set to the max level - in our garage since 2009. Neither of us have ever had a...
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Redmond Chad replied to the thread Baking Cookies in a Rivian.Oh...look at those glistening chocolate chunks...*wheez*
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Redmond Chad reacted to DaveA's post in the thread Buyer Beware: R2 21" Wheels - No tires options other than OEMs with Like.
I’ll worry about this in 3-4 yrs.
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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...
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Redmond Chad reacted to CharonPDX's post in the thread Poll: Should Rivian Consider a 3-row R2 model? with Like.
I think they should offer the originally-announced 5-seater R1S. Some people want the bigger vehicle for hauling stuff, not people.
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Redmond Chad replied to the thread New Tesla Model Y L launching this weekend [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS, NO ELON TALK].Especially once you see the first negative report on the YL. It won't be long...
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Redmond Chad replied to the thread Poll: Should Rivian Consider a 3-row R2 model?.I am not sure that cannibalizing the R1S is a bad thing. Some say it is because the R1S is more expensive, but the price isn't what...
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Redmond Chad reacted to emroch's post in the thread Picked up our R2 this morning (June 29). So far so good. VIN 1588. with Like.
You can order any time after your invite, all the way until the heat death of the universe. But configuration pricing and availability...
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All of the "dozens" of unsupervised Tesla robotaxis use much higher quality maps for the geofenced regions, manually marked and curated...
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Redmond Chad reacted to UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan's post in the thread "It's a rare consumer product [R2] that approaches perfection" -- Jason Cammisa with Like.
Yes, it was a loose and entertaining chat… not a stiff suit and tie conference room press interview. Some in this thread seem to have...
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Redmond Chad reacted to rogunenode's post in the thread "It's a rare consumer product [R2] that approaches perfection" -- Jason Cammisa with Like.
I had a lifted model Y. With the lift and an AT tire, it still wasn't up to the OEM clearance of the R2. More importantly, it ruined the...
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Redmond Chad reacted to coney129's post in the thread R2 Orders / VIN / Deliveries List Tracker + Stats đź“Š with Like.
I did a quick analysis of the R2 tracker data so far, looking only at rows where a VIN has been assigned. A few interesting patterns are...
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Redmond Chad reacted to Budman's post in the thread Picked up our R2 this morning (June 29). So far so good. VIN 1588. with Like.
Yes. All gaps look nice. Everything feels nice and tight. Planning a long drive Wednesday, efficiency info coming soon.
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I have a 2022 Mach e and have an R2 on the way. I can speak to the 1PD based on my demo drive of the R2. It has 3 levels of regen that...
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We owned a Mach-E and the R2 is similar but in terms of downright sportiness? The Mach-E has it beat. Handling is better in the Mach-E...
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Redmond Chad reacted to mkg3's post in the thread As you might have guessed.... higher gas prices has increased interest in EVs [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS] with Like.
Other than nostalgia, manual transmission - while it's more engaging (actually more work) as a driver - is out dated and overrated. I...
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Redmond Chad reacted to Dave Cundiff's post in the thread As you might have guessed.... higher gas prices has increased interest in EVs [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS] with Like.
My favorite "fun car" was a 1978 Fiat 128 stick-shift sedan. We couldn't afford the time or money to maintain it, but we really enjoyed...
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Redmond Chad replied to the thread As you might have guessed.... higher gas prices has increased interest in EVs [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS].I don't want to discount your preference; I really hope you end up with a set of cars you like. But I would like to offer a different...
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Redmond Chad reacted to emroch's post in the thread R2 Factory Window Tint Level % - Measured Values (All Glass) with Like.
I test drove the R2 today and brought along some light meters I "rented" from Amazon... As such, these are not super scientific but...
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Redmond Chad reacted to KBabione's post in the thread Plug and Charge issues at Tesla chargers with Like.
I'll second this - but know with a membership you have to initiate the charge in the app (pick the charger) BEFORE you plug in. If you...
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Redmond Chad reacted to NinjaWrap's post in the thread R2 teething/early issues -- new owner needs flatbed 4 hours after delivery with Like.
I’ve seen it happen with legacy autos so it’s just something to expect. The thing to watch is if it’s happening often or not.