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SlaterGS's latest activity
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Sojhinn's post
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R1T 12v Bed Power, Some Wheels Going on Sale Soonish and... R2 Projects!
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Our first customer with the wheels did us a solid and took some golden hour pics.
Jul 8, 2026
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defcon888's post
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R2 debadge?
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I may be in the minority, but I like the bading. I am glad it isn't some annoyingly large badging or that it is embossed into the metal...
Jul 6, 2026
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racekarl's post
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R2 accelerator vs. R1
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Another Gen 1 Quad R1T owner who just drove the R2 yesterday. I found the tuning of the R2 accelerator pedal easier to drive...
Jul 6, 2026
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DuoRivians's post
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Ohmmu Announces BT19 Sodium 12V Batteries for Rivians: Thoughts?
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I just ordered these along with the 12V battery monitor ohmmu recommends. I used the discount code “GET5” to get 5% off everything...
Jul 6, 2026
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BCondrey's post
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Video: R2 owner demonstrating charging session at Tesla Supercharger
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OP used the card on file, the charging started right away, displayed at 185KW starting from 20% SOC. The question is when did it derate...
Jul 6, 2026
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R2's A/C performance in really hot weather?
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So it "works". Great! What about the sound inside and outside of the cabin? How is the vibration in the steering wheel or pedals? My...
Jul 2, 2026
SlaterGS
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R2 accelerator vs. R1
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The accelerator feel is all software. It's mapped differently between the drive modes in the R1, and it's different in the R2. For all...
Jul 2, 2026
SlaterGS
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Poll: Should Rivian Consider a 3-row R2 model?
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Minivan with the highest ground clearance is 6.9" (Sienna), only two with AWD (Sienna and certain Pacifica trims), and most offer around...
Jul 2, 2026
SlaterGS
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Dark-Fx's post
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R2 accelerator vs. R1
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It's a little lighter and less travel than the Gen1 R1. Don't have my Gen2 here to compare that also though
Jul 2, 2026
SlaterGS
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VandalSibs's post
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New Tesla Model Y L launching this weekend [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS, NO ELON TALK]
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For every report of "oh no, something is terribly wrong", there's more people picking up their vehicles that are just fine and the...
Jul 2, 2026
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Service Experience, Gen1 vs Gen2 Efficiency and R2 Sighting
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Good to hear that sport "fixed" it for you, as I suspected it might. I kept in AP because I was most interested in efficiency and it was...
Jul 2, 2026
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Ilovejunebugs's post
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Service Experience, Gen1 vs Gen2 Efficiency and R2 Sighting
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Thoughts on the Gen2 Dual Motor Performance Max Pack loaner: Higher-resolution cameras are a nice upgrade. Autonomy is genuinely...
Jul 2, 2026
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Calilifer's post
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Service Experience, Gen1 vs Gen2 Efficiency and R2 Sighting
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Thanks for sharing the efficiency comparison, it's really helpful. I just got a Gen 2 R1T and am glad to hear that the throttle feel...
Jul 2, 2026
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Service Experience, Gen1 vs Gen2 Efficiency and R2 Sighting
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I should've taken a photo, but it got hit by a rock on the highway in the bottom left corner and the point of impact caused a very large...
Jul 2, 2026
SlaterGS
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Poll: Should Rivian Consider a 3-row R2 model?
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Personally, I would like to see the R1S with captains chairs and then 3 in the back to still support 7 passengers.
Jul 2, 2026
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UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan's post
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Recent Plug-and-Charge Problems at Tesla Superchargers
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Adding to what’s already said, current communication between dispenser and non-Tesla vehicles (plus vehicle’s OEM) does not include...
Jul 2, 2026
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VandalSibs's post
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Recent Plug-and-Charge Problems at Tesla Superchargers
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You won't get the membership rate doing this method. But it will charge your vehicle and put the cost on whatever card you have on-file...
Jul 2, 2026
SlaterGS
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Davethadog's post
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R2 accelerator vs. R1
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Do some calf raises.
Jul 2, 2026
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R2 accelerator vs. R1
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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...
Jul 2, 2026
SlaterGS
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R2 Three Day Ownership Review. Comparison to R1T. Efficiency and Range data!
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Gear Guard can already set to be deactivated at home on the R1S and R1T so I wouldn't expect them to remove that from the R2. And yes on...
Jul 2, 2026
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godfodder0901's post
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Recent Plug-and-Charge Problems at Tesla Superchargers
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Have a CC on file in your Rivian account.
Jul 2, 2026
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Recent Plug-and-Charge Problems at Tesla Superchargers
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Hold up. I can just drive up to a supercharger, hook up my adapter, plug it into my Rivian and it should start charging? I've always...
Jul 2, 2026
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Not possible to turn off 1 pedal driving?
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You do realize that Rivians can coast, right? Look at the power meter next time you're on a flat, straight road. No power, no regen...
Jul 2, 2026
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R2 accelerator vs. R1
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If you have driven both and are comparing, please indicate whether you are comparing a Gen1 or Gen2 R1. I noticed the Gen2 required a...
Jul 2, 2026
SlaterGS
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R2 Three Day Ownership Review. Comparison to R1T. Efficiency and Range data!
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Reclining seat ≠adjustable headrest The post you quoted said "adjustable recline" on rear seats and you then state the front does not...
Jul 2, 2026
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Will the $45k Rivian R2 actually happen?
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Price absolutely matters for a lot of buyers, although many of those people probably aren't on this forum. That said, I'm not convinced...
Jul 2, 2026
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R2 Three Day Ownership Review. Comparison to R1T. Efficiency and Range data!
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Maybe your mind is still stuck on the headrest, but the front (IE driver and shotgun seat) absolutely can adjust the recline. Not sure...
Jul 2, 2026
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R2 Three Day Ownership Review. Comparison to R1T. Efficiency and Range data!
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Not trying to be pedantic here, but the post I quoted specifically said "Not removable" and then quoted an article that says "not easily...
Jul 2, 2026
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Service Experience, Gen1 vs Gen2 Efficiency and R2 Sighting
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Cleveland
Jul 1, 2026
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NY_Rob's post
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R2 Three Day Ownership Review. Comparison to R1T. Efficiency and Range data!
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Now that is some awesome news right there!! Thank you so much for the excellent and detailed write-up! We appreciate the time and...
Jul 1, 2026
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VSG's post
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R2 Three Day Ownership Review. Comparison to R1T. Efficiency and Range data!
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I only regret that I have but one Like to give for this post.
Jul 1, 2026
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Budman's post
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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 1, 2026
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R2 Three Day Ownership Review. Comparison to R1T. Efficiency and Range data!
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This is the type of content I am here for, well done! Excited to see the efficiency numbers coming in where they are at, appreciate all...
Jul 1, 2026
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Service Experience, Gen1 vs Gen2 Efficiency and R2 Sighting
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@oliv3r Is this your R2? I should've taken a picture of the VIN, but was in a hurry.
Jul 1, 2026
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tones94's post
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Service Experience, Gen1 vs Gen2 Efficiency and R2 Sighting
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Felt the same after getting multiple gen 2 loaners while my 22 R1t was in service. Wish I could combine the things I love about my gen 1...
Jul 1, 2026
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Just crossed 60k miles on our 2022 Launch Edition R1S. After reading a post from @RickRossTheBoss, I decided to spend the $250 on the...
Jul 1, 2026
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I checked my email ___ times today
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Your problem is you're a previous owner, not current. They took it personally 🤣.
Jun 30, 2026
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I checked my email ___ times today
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On account - Didn't upload Lease information
Jun 30, 2026
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Dark-Fx's post
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Which one of you was this?
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I found another angle
Jun 26, 2026
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Cancelling my Pre-order, thoughts inside from test drive
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I stopped reading at "lack of CarPlay"...
Jun 26, 2026
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Cancelling my Pre-order, thoughts inside from test drive
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You knew it didn’t have CarPlay before you drove it. If that was your biggest factor why did you bother? The Model Y doesn’t have...
Jun 26, 2026
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Cancelling my Pre-order, thoughts inside from test drive
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Yeah... As a sales guy myself, if you researched all of the things you didn't like about my product before then coming in for a demo of...
Jun 26, 2026
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It’s Tuesday… Any Invites Today [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS / OFF TOPIC POSTS]
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Anywho, seems like no invites went out yesterday. I’m new to the Rivian scene but need this R2 asap as I’m turning my Polestar back over...
Jun 24, 2026
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Tim-in-CA's post
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Charging connector installed outside - how to keep your power secure?
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Wallbox Pulsar Plus can be configured to use app authentication to start a charge. Unless you are in a VERY crowded area, I don't think...
Jun 19, 2026
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Why no Trailseeker/R2 comparisons?
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as has been established, the R2 is approximately equivalent to a Subaru in terms of capability, so that’s why the Subaru comparison is...
Jun 19, 2026
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Why no Trailseeker/R2 comparisons?
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Far closer to R2 than any other similar-market EV. 8.3 inches clearance. No, it's no R2, and definitely no R1S, but it's way more of...
Jun 19, 2026
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Why no Trailseeker/R2 comparisons?
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I dunno where you live, but here in upstate NY the difference between 6 and 9 inches of clearance is huge.
Jun 19, 2026
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Why no Trailseeker/R2 comparisons?
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While I personally agree, the average consumer is unfortunately absolutely unaware so the comparison does remain. My cousin has had...
Jun 19, 2026
SlaterGS
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Why no Trailseeker/R2 comparisons?
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Around here, "off road" is more about handling winter conditions, backroads riddled with potholes, washed out lanes, reaching crop...
Jun 19, 2026
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Yamazaki's post
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Why no Trailseeker/R2 comparisons?
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There are a lot of R2/Model Y comparisons but they seem like two very different vehicles to me. One is an SUV that can off-road and the...
Jun 19, 2026
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