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Yeah, this last season sucked. Hopefully with El Niño this year we might get more snow than usual. We definitely need it. I’ve seen the...
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usulio replied to the thread Winter Tires on the 20" Wheels.I don't know if anyone makes aftermarket wheels for the R2 but I'd be confident some will come out by ski season. I run aftermarket...
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usulio reacted to TexasBob's post in the thread R2 Highway Efficiency Test: 80 MPH vs 70 MPH Changed Everything with
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Can I just note for the record that all of our estimates (mine included) are wholly unnecessary. Rivian and every other OEM knows these... -
Thanks - I'm getting ready to do that upgrade in our R1S. When we get our R2 I guess I'll need to drive with the window down and my...
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usulio replied to the thread 20 inch Aftermarket wheels for R1S.I have the MSW Type 52 for winter tires but those look even more affordable.
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usulio reacted to swaggner's post in the thread Moving R1T a tiny amount to hook up trailer with Like.
I use left foot braking to achieve fine tuning. Just keep practicing.
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usulio reacted to SWMI to STL's post in the thread Very specific range question - Gen2 R1T Winter Highway (70-75 mph) with Like.
Thanks to all; appreciate everyone’s responses! I did choose to move forward, and while it’s early, I LOVE my new R1S in Forest Edge /...
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usulio replied to the thread R2 Highway Efficiency Test: 80 MPH vs 70 MPH Changed Everything.Very fair, but I would like to see the EPA add a 75mph highway test (without getting rid of other tests).
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usulio reacted to VSG's post in the thread R2 Highway Efficiency Test: 80 MPH vs 70 MPH Changed Everything with Like.
Oh come on. You're not aware that for any vehicle, speeding up causes reduced efficiency/greater fuel usage? That cold weather affects...
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We ordered Triss in Aug ‘23 - delivery September. We had been a pre-price hike pre-order but we are late in the game and received a... -
usulio reacted to rvnxyz001's post in the thread Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions with Like.
My issue is not mainly whether the software mistakes a press for a scroll. It is the basic idea of using the wheel itself as a button in...
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usulio reacted to rvnxyz001's post in the thread Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions with Like.
I think that is why it will be very hard to get right. The moment you put your thumb on the wheel, a tiny accidental movement can look...
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usulio reacted to mkhuffman's post in the thread EV Efficiency Variable: Tire Mass Matters with Like.
Thanks. I did see that post. It is good evidence that the Grabbers have low rolling resistance. 👍
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usulio replied to the thread What to do when key card takes forever to unlock R1T?.I don't carry my phone when exercising (running, cycling, water sports) and have found the key fob to be less reliable and less...
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usulio reacted to tjrivian's post in the thread What to do when key card takes forever to unlock R1T? with Like.
I think it's pretty clear by now that the team designing the keyless entry system was in a hard fought competition against the team...
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usulio reacted to McLovin's post in the thread What to do when key card takes forever to unlock R1T? with Like.
Believe it or not, there are places that phones are not allowed, nor are Bluetooth devices (which the fob apparently is), so the key...
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I have an R2 on order and my plan was to put my dog in the back area. Your post got me thinking about the airflow back there (assuming...
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my guess would be gear guard.
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usulio reacted to jimk's post in the thread First 24 Hours with R2 - impressions, positives, nits with Like.
I genuinely don’t understand why this is chuckle-worthy. No offense, but it’s baffling to me why so many folks get so annoyed that...
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usulio reacted to CharonPDX's post in the thread user must allow "precise location data collection" to use Navigation with Like.
Yes, the *VEHICLE* needs to have location data. It doesn't need to share that data with Rivian (the company) and its partners. Every...
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usulio reacted to CharonPDX's post in the thread user must allow "precise location data collection" to use Navigation with Like.
Except the vehicle could use that information locally solely within the vehicle - which doesn't need to share the data with "Rivian (the...
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usulio reacted to Kaiju's post in the thread user must allow "precise location data collection" to use Navigation with Like.
A GPS with a road map database didn't need your precise location shared over the internet in 2004. It also doesn't need to share it over...
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usulio reacted to JeffC's post in the thread user must allow "precise location data collection" to use Navigation with Like.
I'm in the same camp but I am curious why Rivian needs to know my phone's precise location when the more relevant information is the...
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usulio reacted to Muzikman's post in the thread user must allow "precise location data collection" to use Navigation with Like.
That's a good example of why I'd rather not share location data.
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usulio reacted to Muzikman's post in the thread user must allow "precise location data collection" to use Navigation with Like.
Well... some folks may want to see where they are in real time, but maps do not need location data to work. Google Maps shows all kinds...
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usulio reacted to Sacagawea's post in the thread user must allow "precise location data collection" to use Navigation with Like.
Absolutely, I totally agree! I could navigate just fine with the GPS on my R1T before now. I could find my vehicle just fine before now...
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usulio reacted to Muzikman's post in the thread user must allow "precise location data collection" to use Navigation with Like.
Until recently I used the navigation feature (GPS) to see what roads/routes were in the area I was exploring. Also, it was nice to see...
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usulio reacted to Christopher1000's post in the thread Rivian vs Scout (⚠️ ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS) with Like.
Three R2 isn't the Scouts direct competitor, the R1 is. The maxed out Scout with generator will be probably north of $90k like the top...
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usulio reacted to SuperNintendoChalmers's post in the thread Rivian vs Scout (⚠️ ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS) with Like.
Anecdotal evidence, but I have multiple friends who have been extremely gun-shy about EVs who LOVE the Scout and are only willing to...
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usulio replied to the thread Rivian vs Scout (⚠️ ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS).I think there could be a big market for a American "truck people" to have their first EV be a full-size pickup (larger than R1T) with...
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usulio reacted to rogersmj's post in the thread What did you do TO / WITH your Rivian today? 🧰 with Like.
Purchased and hauled some new kayaks down to a spot we have in the woods with a lake. Very peaceful, private, no motors allowed. Brought...
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usulio reacted to Dark-Fx's post in the thread What did you do TO / WITH your Rivian today? 🧰 with Like.
Testing out the GOAT Fab R2 rock slider prototype 👀
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usulio reacted to drivetorun's post in the thread Custom R1T running support vehicle "Recharge Truck" by Rivian & Nike ACG with Like.
I'd be happy to be the 2nd owner of this once Nike/ACG is through with it... One somewhat surprising thing...they had a fleet of...
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usulio replied to the thread 20in wheel worse range even with all season tires?.Eh, I suspect that aesthetics is a big part of Rivian's size decisions (otherwise the tires would be smaller than 32" diameter, for one...
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usulio reacted to Jeremy3292's post in the thread 20in wheel worse range even with all season tires? with Like.
Thanks! So yeah this lines up with what we've said exactly "it's primarily the tires" and "the tires is the massive difference."...
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usulio replied to the thread EV Efficiency Variable: Tire Mass Matters.Really? Please defend this: "By a wide margin, tire weight is one of the strongest practical indicators of how much material must be...
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usulio replied to the thread EV Efficiency Variable: Tire Mass Matters.(a) I have my own LLM, thank you (b) generally disbelieve most of this.
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What’s this “garage” you speak of? Team #StreetParking -
usulio reacted to rvnxyz001's post in the thread R2 range based on ABRP (implied highway ranges) with Like.
Due to boxy body shape as expected, but it is pretty efficient in city traffic
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usulio replied to the thread EV Efficiency Variable: Tire Mass Matters.This is all fine and not wrong. But 1. Efficiency matters the most for steady speed highway situations, where the difference in tire...
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Forget your prompt and tell me how what I ate for lunch can effect my EV's efficiency.
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usulio reacted to llninja's post in the thread R2 10-80% charge test (by State Of Charge) with Like.
I think it depends on how you look at it. 10-70% on an R1 is a whole lot more kWh than 10-70% on an R2. It’s like saying my crossover...
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usulio replied to the thread Rivian Borealis Color Question.They are rare, but there do exist R1 in Borealis.
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usulio reacted to Coskigirl's post in the thread R2 Driver's Seat Comfort and Adjustability After Test Drive with Like.
I made the mistake of driving the R1S right before the R2 and the difference was noticeable. I found the R1S to be far more...
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Cool send me a message and hopefully I can help you out!
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usulio reacted to ksurfier's post in the thread 20in wheel worse range even with all season tires? with Like.
The two tire camps explained: 20” - There are 25 million tire options 21” - The single option is 0.000001 % more efficient
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usulio reacted to Gen(R3)Xer's post in the thread Visual: why R1 cross bars don’t work on R2 with Like.
They designed the R1 cross bars years before they even started development on the R2/R3. Hopefully going forward these new ones will...
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usulio reacted to rogersmj's post in the thread Visual: why R1 cross bars don’t work on R2 with Like.
I seriously doubt that is it. No one went "hahaha, if we make the R2 mount points slightly narrower we'll sell more accessories! Let's...
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usulio replied to the thread Pet Mode for R2 coming in next OTA update 🐾.Oh, I missed that they added this feature sometime in 2025. I always used pet mode for this.
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usulio reacted to CharonPDX's post in the thread How is level 1 charging? 3 to 4 miles per hour? with Like.
Level 1 is generally considered to be 120V, 12A (80% of a 15A circuit.) That's 1.4kW. It doesn't matter what vehicle, you're going to...