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Thedude reacted to Tim-in-CA's post in the thread Rivian owners file lawsuit alleging false promises on self-driving features with
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Thedude replied to the thread Ford $30K Midsize EV Pickup (Ranchero) - News & Info.As long as they aren’t Honda/Aston Martin F1 engineers.
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Thedude replied to the thread Charging w/portable battery?.It all depends on how large of a capacity battery pack you have. Unless you already have one it’s probably a lot cheaper to carry a...
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Thedude replied to the thread Rear Brake rotors - casualty of high regen..It’s what places that don’t get very cold in the winter use on the roads.
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Thedude replied to the thread Market Reality Check: When do Gen 2 Quads drop to double digits?.They will price themselves right out of the market if they try and charge nearly $140k for a R1 tri/quad. It’s simply not built well...
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Thedude reacted to Donald Stanfield's post in the thread Market Reality Check: When do Gen 2 Quads drop to double digits? with Like.
You know that the metric of Rivian losing 23K per car sold doesn't actually mean the cars are produced at a loss, right? That loss is...
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Thedude reacted to RivAW's post in the thread Market Reality Check: When do Gen 2 Quads drop to double digits? with Like.
That would price them right out of business or to the point there is such a lack of interest that they are discontinued like the Telsa X...
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Thedude replied to the thread Why no Trailseeker/R2 comparisons?.The R2 is about as much of an off-roader as a Jeep Renegade. It has some ground clearance and can manage some rough forest service roads...
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Thedude replied to the thread Would you go with 20" wheels or 21" wheels on Launch Edition R2?.I wouldn’t worry about it. The 3PMSF is a joke and solely there to market tires. All it means is that tire had 10% better traction...
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You could look in the side mirror and see if it's open
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Thedude reacted to SwampNut's post in the thread Using the Rivian portable charger with a generator with Haha.
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Thedude reacted to Riviot's post in the thread I’m a little surprised - no R2 flips yet? with Haha.
Just give it time, plenty will be flipped...
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Thedude reacted to Time2Roll's post in the thread Using the Rivian portable charger with a generator with Like.
No. Need a Neutral Ground bond. Bonding to the waterline or better direct to the home ground rod would be for if the generator was...
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Thedude reacted to smokeybear32's post in the thread Using the Rivian portable charger with a generator with Like.
…and I’m charging at 1.4 kW! Thanks to everyone who helped me with this. I really appreciate that you took the time.
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Thedude reacted to SwampNut's post in the thread Using the Rivian portable charger with a generator with Haha.
Oh...that's a BLUETOOTH bonding wire! I joke...wireless wire....
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Thedude replied to the thread Using the Rivian portable charger with a generator.You need a neutral bonding plug. Easy to make from hardware store parts or to buy if you want.
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Rivian will be on the R12 by the time their stock hits $60... and you might be able to actually purchase a 10+ year old R2 for $14K by then.
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https://riviantrackr.com/news/the-rivian-r2-drops-fm-radio-for-iheartradio/
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Thedude replied to the thread No real AM or FM radio in the R2.It seems like a weird choice but I guess somewhere a bean counter weighed the slight cost savings of no radio hardware against the odds...
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I am the MOST unhinged.
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Thedude replied to the thread Rivians have poor quality?.Uh oh.
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Thedude replied to the thread R1S vs Range Rover P530.One is descended from Lucas, prince of darkness so it’s unlikely to be trouble free.
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Thedude replied to the thread Volvo can continue selling cars in US.Business as usual with the US government for the last few decades. Find a way to work around the loopholes, pay the right people or...
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Thedude reacted to ksumnole's post in the thread My turn! To close the garage door while opening the tailgate. with Like.
Yeah, I went with this approach and just purchased a bigger garage. Coincidence? I don’t think so. Also had the Rivian certified repair...
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Thedude replied to the thread Electric RV Trailer Built for Life Off the Grid. And on It. | Evotrex-PG5.If you want this to be off grid you need more tank capacity. Only having 60 gallons of water and 30 gallons of grey capacity is not...
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Thedude reacted to Count Orlok's post in the thread As you might have guessed.... higher gas prices has increased interest in EVs [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS] with Like.
The Count was talking to The Count generates much of this own electrons although much of it now goes toward his 15 tons of geothermal...
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Thedude replied to the thread As you might have guessed.... higher gas prices has increased interest in EVs [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS].Along with higher fuel prices have come higher electricity prices. Due to fuel cost increases my rate just went from $0.29/kwh to $0.37/kwh.
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Thedude reacted to CharonPDX's post in the thread In the world of Luce, The Rivian R3X could shine with Like.
Can we *NOT* spam an AI written article full of AI generated images to the forum about a competitor that is as "competitor" as a Honda...
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Thedude reacted to Noplacelikeloam's post in the thread Rivian Assistant Makes Siri Look Overqualified with Like.
I genuinely appreciate Rivian trying to bring AI into the vehicle experience. That’s ambitious. That’s forward-looking. That’s the kind...
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I'm about to take delivery of a new R1T after being away for a couple of years Back in November of 2018 I placed a pre-order for a R1T...
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Thedude replied to the thread 20" ATs to Firestone Transforce HT2.I wouldn’t get too excited. The HT2 and AT2 are OEM tires on Ram 2500/3500 trucks and they have a reputation for wearing out fast and...
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The service advisor stood up for me with the managers and said that even if it was the result of poor work at Americas Tire that since...
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Thedude replied to the thread DIY tow hitch cover tool.Or…don’t rear end someone with a hitch installed?
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My heart goes out to your shins. I just can't leave a hitch in there. I would never NOT have bruises on my shins.
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Thedude replied to the thread DIY tow hitch cover tool.I was going to say just use a quarter but you got fancy and cut up a toonie instead.
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My last ICE car was substantially more expensive to maintain. I was used to those expenses so this is a nice change. Not apples to...
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Thedude replied to the thread Maintenance costs pricing is high.I don’t think there’s as much money being saved between a Rivian and an ICE pickup/SUV maintenance as thought. It might seem like it...
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Thedude replied to the thread Ford $30K Midsize EV Pickup (Ranchero) - News & Info.I didn’t know gender and ethnicity had anything to do with developing a vehicle.
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Thedude reacted to Noplacelikeloam's post in the thread Ford $30K Midsize EV Pickup (Ranchero) - News & Info with Haha.
You're not wrong, but the lack of gender and ethnic diversity is hard to ignore and tells another story altogether.
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Thedude reacted to mkhuffman's post in the thread Rivian Smart Charging Arrives in Next OTA Software Update with Like.
One day, Friday will be my weekend also. As well as Monday-Thursday.
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Thedude replied to the thread Closing the tailgate - heavy & cumbersome.It’s a one hand lift and slam, not exactly hard. Most of my trucks have been on par with effort required, more than one has had a...
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Thedude reacted to McLovin's post in the thread Welcome to Half Moon Grey, now available on R1S / R1T and R2 with Haha.
Maybe my eyes aren't that good. I mean...I did see a gold dress, so there's that...
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I feel like this aesthetic would sell...
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Thedude reacted to ENVErider's post in the thread Scout delayed again to 2028/2030 according to reports with Like.
Respectfully, I'm not trying to offend anyone; I said you could build it, but there are big compromises, and I stand by that. There's a...
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Thedude replied to the thread Scout delayed again to 2028/2030 according to reports.How do you figure that? The engine sits in the same space it does on an ICE truck, the motors sit in the same space as the solid axle...
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Thedude replied to the thread Rivian dropped my truck!.
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What's the difference between a "rear locker" and a "prison wallet?" Seems like something I would only need if I joined the Navy
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Thedude replied to the thread What's normal runningboard wear?.I guess you're just somehow lucky. There is visible wear on every vehicle I’ve ever owned that’s driven frequently on dirt and gravel...
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Thedude replied to the thread What's normal runningboard wear?.Driving down a dirt road is sandblasting. What do you think comes off your tires when they’re rolling over loose terrain? Most vehicles...
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Thedude replied to the thread What's normal runningboard wear?.Pretty normal for any brand on any vehicle. You’re sandblasting them every time you drive on anything but the cleanest asphalt and...
