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savethemanual's latest activity
savethemanual
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Rivian RC cars?
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Do these have CarPlay?
Yesterday at 5:59 PM
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4,000+ R2 production milestone (VIN 41xx assigned)
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4,000+ R2 produced! 41xx VIN assigned to @realtimtraveler
Yesterday at 4:17 PM
savethemanual
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LUCID cutting 18 percent of staff
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Sad, but not surprising.
Yesterday at 11:02 AM
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Rivian announces 75 million shares offering
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LOL. RIVN Stock down 85% and stayed down and going sideways for 4yrs. And people here bashing Tesla, a winning company and making people...
Monday at 11:15 AM
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roofmonkey's post
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R1T vs Deer-how much $ to repair and how long?
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Monday at 10:25 AM
savethemanual
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Half Moon Grey R2 with Ammo Reflex V Enamel Coat
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Living in MI, I can't stand the heat...you can only take off so many layers when outside! At least I can add layers in the extreme cold...
Friday at 8:28 PM
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Electron's post
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R2 Launch Mode demo by Wassym -- 0-60 in 3.45s. Coming to R2 in next OTA update
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I agree with you. Public roads aren't the place to be doing 100+ mph runs, and if someone wants to explore the absolute limits of a...
Friday at 10:31 AM
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R2 Launch Mode demo by Wassym -- 0-60 in 3.45s. Coming to R2 in next OTA update
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I've said this several times this forum, there is NO reason to go over 100 mph on public roads. The number one cause of traffic...
Friday at 6:21 AM
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R2 Launch Mode demo by Wassym -- 0-60 in 3.45s. Coming to R2 in next OTA update
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Looks like minimal torque steer compared to R1S too, fun times!
Thursday at 5:08 PM
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Mos Eisley's post
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R2 Launch Mode demo by Wassym -- 0-60 in 3.45s. Coming to R2 in next OTA update
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Thursday at 5:04 PM
savethemanual
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Half Moon Grey R2 with Ammo Reflex V Enamel Coat
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Ha, I guessed wrong. So what does affect longevity of the product installed, if anything?
Thursday at 9:46 AM
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Half Moon Grey R2 with Ammo Reflex V Enamel Coat
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I'm guessing this work would look similar to one that has gone through more intense prep and install. The issue is probably longevity...
Thursday at 9:40 AM
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Half Moon Grey R2 with Ammo Reflex V Enamel Coat
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I am not the world's most detailed detailer and I will readily admit that someone for who this is a true passion would likely be...
Thursday at 9:18 AM
savethemanual
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Rivian Paint Color Replacements - Predictions & Speculation 🎨 🤔 ⁉️
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Love this color from Scout!
Thursday at 6:55 AM
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Exactly. XPEL offers liquid ceramic coating in addition to stealth wraps but they want around $650 to do it. I used AMMO's original...
Jul 8, 2026
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Half Moon Grey R2 with Ammo Reflex V Enamel Coat
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Decided to skip the $650 ceramic option and add my own. Ammo's latest Reflex V just came out and at $250, plus an hour or so of labor...
Jul 8, 2026
savethemanual
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Half Moon Grey R2 with Ammo Reflex V Enamel Coat
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It's not a wrap, but rather a liquid coating...
Jul 8, 2026
savethemanual
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First R2 flip. $20K price premium added
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That’s the beauty of it, if someone is paying the asking price they know damn well what MSRP is, they simply want their R2 now! It’s...
Jul 8, 2026
savethemanual
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LUCID cutting 18 percent of staff
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Polestar is doing well from a global perspective. Seems they were starting to get a bit of traction here in the States until the fear...
Jul 8, 2026
savethemanual
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Rivian announces 75 million shares offering
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So many things can happen between now and when R3 is ready to launch...both good and bad. I do remember reading several articles and...
Jul 8, 2026
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Visual: why R1 cross bars don’t work on R2
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I don't think I've ever bought a new car and expected the roof rack from my old vehicle to fit and work.
Jul 8, 2026
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Visual: why R1 cross bars don’t work on R2
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This: Having been a lifelong BMW owner, one aspect we just lived with was having to purchase new accessories even on the exact same...
Jul 8, 2026
savethemanual
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Rivian announces 75 million shares offering
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This article seems to be a cautiously optimistic view of the recent stock offering...
Jul 7, 2026
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First R2 flip. $20K price premium added
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You think no one ever "thought" getting a surprise car for someone was a good idea....?
Jul 7, 2026
savethemanual
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First R2 flip. $20K price premium added
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Yeah, what a joke. Who in the heck buys someone a $65K present and then all of a sudden doesn't need it. Just be real, so annoying.
Jul 7, 2026
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R2 10-80% charge test (by State Of Charge)
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Looking forward to seeing what they put in their next generation R1 some day, pretty sure Rivian is aware they need to upgrade the DCFC...
Jul 7, 2026
savethemanual
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Rivian Paint Color Replacements - Predictions & Speculation 🎨 🤔 ⁉️
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I'd like to see Rivian's take on a burnt orange.
Jul 7, 2026
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Upcoming BMW iX5 will be a range beast
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Your prediction has come true. Thomas over at Autogefühl at 100 kph (62 mph) 3.4 mi / kwh => 490 miles of range. Nice weather and blah...
Jul 7, 2026
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Upcoming BMW iX5 will be a range beast
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Ha, iX7 is indeed coming. I'm certain one could spec it out to $150k, but also certain it can be optioned much less than that. Probably...
Jul 7, 2026
savethemanual
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First R2 flip. $20K price premium added
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My guess is they are putting it out there and seeing what happens, and will simply keep it if no one bites. There are many with plenty...
Jul 6, 2026
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R2 10-80% charge test (by State Of Charge)
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Do Rivian DCFC's deliver 600 amps to maximize R2 charge curve? I sure would hope so.
Jul 6, 2026
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R2 10-80% charge test (by State Of Charge)
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Jul 6, 2026
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Visual: why R1 cross bars don’t work on R2
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Yes, it sucks the cross bars are not compatible. However, I'll bet the R2 cross bars will work on R3/X and other vehicles they have...
Jul 6, 2026
savethemanual
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First R2 flip. $20K price premium added
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This. So many do not factor in these fees when going to purchase a new vehicle.
Jul 6, 2026
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First RAN experience. 10/10!
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Took a day trip up to Roan Mountain Tennessee for the Rhododendron festival and tried out the Rivian Adventure network for the first...
Jul 4, 2026
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Video: R2 owner demonstrating charging session at Tesla Supercharger
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We’ll look back at these numbers some day and laugh. Way faster DCFC is here now, it will eventually trickle down to vehicles like this...
Jul 2, 2026
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Poll: Should Rivian Consider a 3-row R2 model?
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I think they should offer the originally-announced 5-seater R1S. Some people want the bigger vehicle for hauling stuff, not people.
Jul 2, 2026
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"It's a rare consumer product [R2] that approaches perfection" -- Jason Cammisa
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Yeah, I’m a fan of the video reviews, extremely well produced. Was a bit taken aback from listening to him chat improv style.
Jul 2, 2026
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Rivian Q2 Deliveries Beats Estimates. Raises Delivery Guidance For Fully Year 2026
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Not to worry, once the good news gets out.. the stock will go down!
Jul 2, 2026
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R2 Three Day Ownership Review. Comparison to R1T. Efficiency and Range data!
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We picked up our R2 on Monday the 29 from the Minneapolis service center...
Jul 2, 2026
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Hagerty is what made me click on this podcast (never listened to before). Alas, it was apples and watermelons! It's like he has...
Jul 2, 2026
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Upcoming BMW iX5 will be a range beast
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I know they did it to tie into the X branding but I saw it as a nod to
Jul 2, 2026
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R2 w/ LiDAR, 19-inch wheels spied
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Since LiDAR isn't available yet and they're out there validating everything, the pics shown are probably just test mules and not actual...
Jul 1, 2026
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R2 w/ LiDAR, 19-inch wheels spied
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To be clear, it's not a Gen 3 - the R2 with lidar and RAP will be the same R2 as is shipping right now in all other ways. There will be...
Jul 1, 2026
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R2 w/ LiDAR, 19-inch wheels spied
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Don't feel sorry for us early adopters! We got a great deal on a great truck we have enjoyed for up to four years. They don't have a...
Jul 1, 2026
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R2 w/ LiDAR, 19-inch wheels spied
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I know Rivian wants the data, so I can easily see them putting LiDAR in every vehicle standard.
Jul 1, 2026
savethemanual
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"It's a rare consumer product [R2] that approaches perfection" -- Jason Cammisa
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Yep, to each their own. Not my cup of tea but do understand why some like it.
Jul 1, 2026
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R2 w/ LiDAR, 19-inch wheels spied
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Until RAP2 comes out, then RAP3 and so forth....there's always going to be the latest and greatest. At some point you just have to jump...
Jul 1, 2026
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Upcoming BMW iX5 will be a range beast
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Haha. As someone already mentioned, you can turn off half of the slash marks so it doesn't represent death.
Jul 1, 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...
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