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Robot Overlord's latest activity
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Stripped TP55 Bolt - how to extract?
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Shoutout to t-bone! I used the Topec 36mm extractor as recommended by t-bone and it worked like a champ to remove the two stripped bolts...
May 23, 2026
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Stripped TP55 Bolt - how to extract?
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I hate those stupid torx head bolts. They can't handle the torque like a hex head bolt, all you have to do is consider the added...
May 23, 2026
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This worked for me (after many other failed methods/attempts)- Topec 36mm bolt extractor. It was alot easier than expected. If your...
May 23, 2026
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Stripped TP55 Bolt - how to extract?
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I used a floor jack.
May 23, 2026
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If you have the opportunity, pop off the covers and take a look at the bolts. One of mine that needed to be removed was already stripped...
May 23, 2026
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Stripped TP55 Bolt - how to extract?
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I used a jack to put pressure under my breaker bar while I was removing trickier bolts. Even after I started to strip the head one 1x...
May 23, 2026
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Welp, I ended up scheduling a service appointment with the service center after the mobile service guy wasn't able to help--he tried...
May 23, 2026
Robot Overlord
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I would try heat and extractor first. To administer heat, you can probably prop a soldering gun/pencil to the bolt head and leave it...
May 23, 2026
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On mine some of those bolts had thread locker and some didn't so heat may help but you risk damaging the painted surfaces. Try a...
May 23, 2026
Robot Overlord
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Worked on Gas Turbines for many years and had to deal with stripped bolts often. Clean the damaged bolt well and Epoxy a one size...
May 23, 2026
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Service needed how should I go about it
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Call (855) RIVIAN-5 to set up these repair orders.. You should get a human at Rivian's central support center in Plymouth, Michigan...
May 23, 2026
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NEW: Horizon Rooftop Tent | Mars Adventure Gear | Rivian
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Order placed now will ship in 2 weeks! Now shipping to Canada, Australia, New Zealand, EU and South Africa! Please contact...
May 23, 2026
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Bumper step just saved my Rivian!
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Doesn’t mean a hitch or hitch mounted device should be used for such reasons. It only demonstrates the cars that hit it was softer and...
May 22, 2026
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Our 2007 Honda Pilot totaled a sedan and a Honda CRV when they hit the tow hitch on our Pilot in separate events. The Pilot “laughed” at...
May 22, 2026
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Considering you are leasing and it would be no cost to you (execpt some time), you should have someone (bodyshop) inspect the frame and...
May 22, 2026
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EV Sportline Rock Sliders. Not Jack-able by Rivian
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I’ve had mine service with ev sportive rock sliders too. No issue.
May 22, 2026
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EV Sportline Rock Sliders. Not Jack-able by Rivian
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FWIW, I had my truck serviced on 4/17 in Fife, WA. They lifted it w/ the sportline rock sliders installed, no grief.
May 22, 2026
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Well… turns out you were right 😂 Memory was disabled in the app the entire time. Enabled it and hopefully this will be better. That...
May 21, 2026
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I was pleasantly surprised how it did what I needed it too. Texting both reading and responding as well as navigation inputs. I barely...
May 21, 2026
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This is only the first iteration of a public release. Give it time. What versions are each of the AI platforms you named?? Not first...
May 21, 2026
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Directionally correct, but some friction that I hope continues to get sanded down. Work in progress and I’m not ready to shut the door...
May 21, 2026
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There's definitely some rough spots, but I have found it FAR more useful than Alexa, and just as capable as Siri so far. Rivian is...
May 21, 2026
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That’s actually the most fascinating part to me technically — the assistant clearly has latent awareness of conversational state, but...
May 21, 2026
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There are definitely some bugs and growing pains are to be expected with the first release of something as complex as what Rivian has...
May 21, 2026
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I genuinely appreciate Rivian trying to bring AI into the vehicle experience. That’s ambitious. That’s forward-looking. That’s the kind...
May 21, 2026
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Rivian Assistant Tips and Tricks Thread
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I was able to ask it to pronounce the name of one of my contacts differently. It seemed to understand what I wanted, asked me to...
May 21, 2026
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Rivian Assistant Tips and Tricks Thread
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I thought it would be good to post a thread where everyone can post their tips and tricks to getting the most out of the RA. This is...
May 21, 2026
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What'd you name / nickname your Rivian?
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The Lorax. or, at least, it will be sometime between June and July. Right now it’s name is Expected Delivery.
May 21, 2026
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Hit n run… fix or total??
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Nope. Not a thing He captured people walking by but no accident
May 21, 2026
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Did Gary capture anything? It's not like it was a gentle love tap..
May 21, 2026
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WTF?!?! Did they hit, back up, hit again, then run? How do you crumple the rear corner AND the gear tunnel, but somehow avoid the wheel?
May 21, 2026
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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 21, 2026
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R1S G1 Coming up to end of warranty - what issues to look for?
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Rear touch screen, driveshafts, shocks. I had these issues. Also check if all vents are working and moving. Same with speakers, LED...
May 20, 2026
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Yes I was told that if I wanted an inspection it cost $250 so I went ahead and did that in the hopes that they will catch anything that...
May 20, 2026
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I have mine in for air suspension leak and they are replacing the jounce lines with newer version while in there. Im also near my 60k...
May 20, 2026
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I've got about 400 miles before I hit the 60,000 mile warranty limit on my 2022 (early delivery) R1S launch edition. When I bring it...
May 20, 2026
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Depends on what you've experienced to date. Dampers, jounce lines, various wiggly/rattley bits, 12V ... the list could be long, but if...
May 20, 2026
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Talked to the service center (Chelsea) about checking out my R1S for issues before warranty is up. They said that is no longer free...
May 20, 2026
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Dampers and subframes
May 20, 2026
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There’’s an 60k normal inspection due anyway. Old dampers have been upgraded and need addressed and upgraded to the new, improved ones...
May 20, 2026
Robot Overlord
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$130/yr ($150/yr in a few years) annual federal fee for EV drivers
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💯 If state and federal flat fees are fair then let’s apply them to every vehicle and remove the gas tax. Please write your...
May 20, 2026
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$130/yr ($150/yr in a few years) annual federal fee for EV drivers
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For all the tax cuts recently enacted and talk of suspending the fuel tax this EV tax seems out of place. Like many things lately.
May 20, 2026
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$130/yr ($150/yr in a few years) annual federal fee for EV drivers
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here in TX I already pay the state $200/yr. I don't have a problem paying my "fair share" but the fee structure needs to be fair and...
May 20, 2026
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$130/yr ($150/yr in a few years) annual federal fee for EV drivers
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https://insideevs.com/news/796222/ev-fee-gas-tax-house-bill-2026/ $130 / yr growing to $150 / yr in the bipartisan house bill. It’s...
May 20, 2026
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I pity the textin-foo in the Tesla who barrels into a R1T...
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Personally, I've repaired our old Model 3 on two different instances due to the other drives’ faults. A rear end by someone with AAA. We...
May 18, 2026
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I pity the textin-foo in the Tesla who barrels into a R1T...
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It's unreal how much damage the other car always seems to get. Almost like a FU from the Rivian for hitting it.
May 18, 2026
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I pity the textin-foo in the Tesla who barrels into a R1T...
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His insurance is GEICO? Oh you are in for a ride. Turn it over to your insurance and let them deal with GEICO. You don't want to deal...
May 18, 2026
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I pity the textin-foo in the Tesla who barrels into a R1T...
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You may have got away relatively unscathed. But time will tell… I thought my R1T held up well considering a 40 mph impact from a...
May 18, 2026
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I pity the textin-foo in the Tesla who barrels into a R1T...
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Initial estimate from Geico (his insurance, not mine) - $2500 :CWL: Oh I am sure they are in for a surprise...
May 18, 2026
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An Insurance company's nightmare.
May 18, 2026
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