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Robot Overlord's latest activity
Robot Overlord
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savethemanual's post
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Symphonic Carbon Fiber Roof for Rivian R1T -- by EV Smart Truck
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With all due respect, promoting 22 lbs of weight savings is kind of funny. Its a 7k lb. vehicle with most of the weight at a low center...
Apr 27, 2026
Robot Overlord
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Symphonic Carbon Fiber Roof for Rivian R1T -- by EV Smart Truck
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Here is a picture showing how it looks like inside with the black liner. The installation is straight forward and similar to the...
Apr 27, 2026
Robot Overlord
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Symphonic Carbon Fiber Roof for Rivian R1T -- by EV Smart Truck
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Based on our experience—after testing multiple R1T vehicles with our Symphonic Carbon Fiber Roof over the past 10 months—we consistently...
Apr 27, 2026
Robot Overlord
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Symphonic Carbon Fiber Roof for Rivian R1T -- by EV Smart Truck
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The installation is straight forward and similar to the installation of the OEM glass roof. Any local windshield or glass roof installer...
Apr 27, 2026
Robot Overlord
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Symphonic Carbon Fiber Roof for Rivian R1T -- by EV Smart Truck
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I am very interested in this idea. Rivian years ago said it would provide a removable roof option. A retrofit that does that would be...
Apr 27, 2026
Robot Overlord
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FutureTruck's post
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Symphonic Carbon Fiber Roof for Rivian R1T -- by EV Smart Truck
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Very cool! If I ever break my glass roof I would definitely replace with this instead. Now make a version that slides open, or has...
Apr 27, 2026
Robot Overlord
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EVSmartTruck's post
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Symphonic Carbon Fiber Roof for Rivian R1T -- by EV Smart Truck
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You are correct — the base model does not include an interior liner. If your Rivian currently has the glass roof with a sunshade, you...
Apr 27, 2026
Robot Overlord
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Zoidz's post
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Symphonic Carbon Fiber Roof for Rivian R1T -- by EV Smart Truck
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Presumably the CF is just layers of CF which does not have a particularly high insulation value. A sunshade or roof liner could provide...
Apr 27, 2026
Robot Overlord
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Symphonic Carbon Fiber Roof for Rivian R1T -- by EV Smart Truck
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I wondered this too when, in the video, they say: "And yes, you can continue to use your existing sunshades and roofliners just like...
Apr 27, 2026
Robot Overlord
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Riviot's post
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Symphonic Carbon Fiber Roof for Rivian R1T -- by EV Smart Truck
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Thank y'all for making a cool product for the Rivian community! Plenty of us have bookmarked this for the day we need it. Be patient...
Apr 27, 2026
Robot Overlord
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Therivianguy's post
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Last call very few left 1/43 R1S models
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All of your suggestions are being written down. I’d like to get rid of the R1S models first. Limited storage room.
Apr 27, 2026
Robot Overlord
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R1T topper shell by Wakeshield
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I haven't tested its capacity with large items yet, but I'm optimistic. Given my measurements, I believe it can accommodate pinball...
Apr 26, 2026
Robot Overlord
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riivian's post
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R1T topper shell by Wakeshield
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I recently received and installed the Wakeshield. It was so well-packed that I considered using the crate they made as furniture. Wow...
Apr 26, 2026
Robot Overlord
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riivian's post
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R1T topper shell by Wakeshield
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Thank you so much! Now that I’ve had time to live and use the Wakeshield, I’ve realized how much I was missing out on by simply having a...
Apr 26, 2026
Robot Overlord
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Last call very few left 1/43 R1S models
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LA Silver, Black Mountain, OEM 20” AT wheels for the R1T
Apr 26, 2026
Robot Overlord
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Therivianguy's post
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Last call very few left 1/43 R1S models
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The production team is working on that now. We had a massive delay from tariffs but we are back on track. What colors do we want to see...
Apr 26, 2026
Robot Overlord
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EV Sportline's post
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EV Sportline Rock Sliders. Not Jack-able by Rivian
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Here ya go: These running boards - RMaxx Running Boards from EV Sportline Model showing clearance to Rivian Service Center lift jack...
Apr 25, 2026
Robot Overlord
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Running Boards Service Question.
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One thing I recall--the service centers use a different lift system than the standard "soda can jack pucks" most of us have. They're on...
Apr 24, 2026
Robot Overlord
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KBabione's post
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"Rivian has identified your R1 may be at risk of experiencing a 12-volt battery failure."
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Absolutely - the last time my 12V issue manifested itself by giving me a warning to find a safe place to pull over because the car was...
Apr 24, 2026
Robot Overlord
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"Rivian has identified your R1 may be at risk of experiencing a 12-volt battery failure."
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If the SC is at all correct in their statement, this sounds like a very inefficient process. They are replacing batteries not knowing...
Apr 24, 2026
Robot Overlord
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UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan's post
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"Rivian has identified your R1 may be at risk of experiencing a 12-volt battery failure."
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Had conversation with SC staff. The answer may not satisfy everyone but here it goes... [Paraphrasing] Because I did not actually...
Apr 24, 2026
Robot Overlord
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"Rivian has identified your R1 may be at risk of experiencing a 12-volt battery failure."
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I really want a vin breakout of who has had a 12v failure, who has had a failure with other work done, who has had a 12v proactive...
Apr 24, 2026
Robot Overlord
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UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan's post
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"Rivian has identified your R1 may be at risk of experiencing a 12-volt battery failure."
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And if it was a legacy auto's EV, they wouldn't write software on the fly to monitor a potential problem. They'd just kick the can down...
Apr 24, 2026
Robot Overlord
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NY_Rob's post
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"Rivian has identified your R1 may be at risk of experiencing a 12-volt battery failure."
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Yikes! FWIW- I just replaced the original tiny little 12V battery in our 2017 BMW i3, it lasted 8+ years. It's the same type AGM...
Apr 24, 2026
Robot Overlord
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rwpg's post
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EV Sportline Rock Sliders. Not Jack-able by Rivian
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FYI, Rivian Service states the slider/running board removal for jacking is due to their Rivian Environmental Health and Safety policy...
Apr 24, 2026
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I seriously considered buying an R1T from a dealership in Phoenix that had aftermarket bumpers, roof rack, and off-road lighting...
Apr 24, 2026
Robot Overlord
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ndmiller's post
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EV Sportline Rock Sliders. Not Jack-able by Rivian
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I had to remove bed built right Molle racks for tech to install computer water shield when they came out to replace 12v battery. there...
Apr 24, 2026
Robot Overlord
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EV Sportline's post
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EV Sportline Rock Sliders. Not Jack-able by Rivian
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This is not entirely accurate. Here are the facts: 1 EV Sportline “Running Boards” do NOT require removal. This has always been the...
Apr 24, 2026
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ElGuano's post
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EV Sportline Rock Sliders. Not Jack-able by Rivian
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Oh interesting. If true across the board, it's unfortunate that it includes the running boards (which leave the factory jack points...
Apr 24, 2026
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Yes, I am still interested in the aero covers. I live in Centreville near the 28-29-66 intersections. I’ll be around all weekend and can...
Apr 23, 2026
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R2 Factory (Building 2 - Body Shop and General Assembly) damaged by tornado storm (April 17)
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Damage to Rivian R2 factory (Building 2) from tornado / storm yesterday. Building 2 is Body Shop and General Assembly unfortunately...
Apr 18, 2026
Robot Overlord
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iOS 3.11.0 app version released
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Seriously! Their phone battery dropped a whole percent switching between vehicles! 😂
Apr 15, 2026
Robot Overlord
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renderpaz's post
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Rivian and Redwood Materials partner to re-use Rivian batteries at Normal plant
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If we're performing magic tricks what Cuba really needs is individual liberty and property rights.
Apr 15, 2026
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Kunzene's post
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Rivian and Redwood Materials partner to re-use Rivian batteries at Normal plant
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My pack was replaced last summer due to an alert that appeared, and I believe was ultimately traced to a bad thermistor. Battery itself...
Apr 15, 2026
Robot Overlord
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Rivian and Redwood Materials partner to re-use Rivian batteries at Normal plant
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There are also vehicles that were involved in an accident where the pack remains salvageable in addition to the aforementioned cases...
Apr 15, 2026
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Rivian and Redwood Materials partner to re-use Rivian batteries at Normal plant
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There's also the matter of battery recycling, which essentially gives new life to most of the materials in the pack when properly taken...
Apr 15, 2026
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VSG's post
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Rivian and Redwood Materials partner to re-use Rivian batteries at Normal plant
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Right? It's like 10 powerwalls, at probably the cost of 1.
Apr 15, 2026
Robot Overlord
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Car seat gap filler
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Got these, fit super tight, have not had any problems
Apr 15, 2026
Robot Overlord
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ElGuano's post
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Car seat gap filler
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If only that worked on the world #1 worst offender - the credit card eater in our Model S: This still has a Sapphire card, a driver...
Apr 15, 2026
Robot Overlord
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Why is service still so inept?
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I'd say it's a training/experience issue, lot of young people at the service centers not sure if it's an intentional hiring practice...
Apr 15, 2026
Robot Overlord
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Why is service still so inept?
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this is like checking each fuse in the fusebox for something that's an easy fix like replacing the 10 year old battery :oops: i think...
Apr 15, 2026
Robot Overlord
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Why is service still so inept?
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Plain old poor diagnostic skills or training. #1 repair shop issue regardless of brand, ev/ic, model.
Apr 15, 2026
Robot Overlord
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roketdog's post
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20” quiet tire recs other than Defender and not lame looking?
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I have Toyo OC AT3 EV. Quiet for an AT, handles great on the road, and offers some moderate off-roading capabilities. I’m actually about...
Apr 14, 2026
Robot Overlord
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RivianRiverRat's post
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2026.07.0 update again (same version, different build)
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Completed downloading fine Won’t be able to test it until tomorrow The elevation was restored Quick check everything seems fine
Apr 14, 2026
Robot Overlord
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Ralph's post
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Battery pack SOH state of health data is coming in software update! (SOH, distance since last updated, max potential charge rate, current charge rate)
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Since you injected (libertarian?) politics, this is exactly the kind of situation where government "mandates" and standards should be in...
Apr 13, 2026
Robot Overlord
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mkhuffman's post
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Battery pack SOH state of health data is coming in software update! (SOH, distance since last updated, max potential charge rate, current charge rate)
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No one has mentioned this specifically, but SoH is really important for used car sales. A vehicle with 98% SoH is worth more than one...
Apr 13, 2026
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jrmbadger's post
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Battery pack SOH state of health data is coming in software update! (SOH, distance since last updated, max potential charge rate, current charge rate)
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Wonder if this is to get ahead of new requirements: recurrent Relevant quote: " One of the easier ways to talk about battery health...
Apr 13, 2026
Robot Overlord
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Stainer85's post
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Battery pack SOH state of health data is coming in software update! (SOH, distance since last updated, max potential charge rate, current charge rate)
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You may not have caused any harm with WOTs. I read somewhere a while back that periodically having fun with some WOTs might be good for...
Apr 13, 2026
Robot Overlord
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Stainer85's post
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Battery pack SOH state of health data is coming in software update! (SOH, distance since last updated, max potential charge rate, current charge rate)
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Anyone who complains about their SOH should first be willing to make an accurate assessment of their charging habits. How often do they...
Apr 13, 2026
Robot Overlord
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mkhuffman's post
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Battery pack SOH state of health data is coming in software update! (SOH, distance since last updated, max potential charge rate, current charge rate)
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Revealing the SoH is definitely opening a can of worms. SoH is available via a OBDII scanner from the Ford Mach-e. I tracked mine from...
Apr 13, 2026
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