El CAP GRANITE Rivian Photos

[CO77]

We just took delivery (Normal pickup) on 6/30 of our long awaited R1S and it is just awesome! There really have been no significant issues of any kind, which I was worried about from some of the other posts out there. Ended up getting the exact config I was wanting (underbody shield, compact spare, OC) in R1 Shop so sped up delivery by about 8 weeks.

Quick comments:

• Rivian was super responsive, guide was great, delivery day was perfect; just an A+ customer service experience
• Comparing it to my wife’s Q7 with air suspension, yes It drives much more like a truck, but I love that so zero complaints.
• This thing is really fast, you hit the pedal and you seriously need to hold onto your drinks. For a 7k lb. vehicle it is unreal what It is capable of from an acceleration standpoint.
• Rivian Elevation sound system is awesome!
• A/C compressor can be a little loud if you’re getting into it hot (120 degrees) but once it cools down so does the noise level. Honestly not a big deal at all.
• I was on the fence between the 22” and 20”, really love the 20” look and highly recommend (Now I would probably say same thing if I went with the 22”)
• Zero issues with the Driver+ to date
• As this is my first fully electric vehicle the one-pedal driving takes a minute to get used to but once you do it’s great. Zero complaints. The biggest learning curve is getting into a parking spot as you’re used to just letting off gas to ”roll into” the spot but that is different with this so found myself short of where I needed to be quite a few times this weekend.
• Sure there are a few little noises here and there but I think a large function of that is that it is an electric vehicle and they are not frequent
• Getting Xpel PPF treatment done as Rivian is no longer offering direct as part of mfg process but they are honoring that pricing at the licensed local Xpel installers ($1500)

Bottom line, ignore the noise. This vehicle is seriously incredible, so impressed with everything about it.


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[chandlerr85]

chrome delete and custom center caps I made came out pretty good

 

[Rainman]

I chose Rivian Blue, but must say that El Cap looks so good!

 

[EarlyAdptr]

Newly received 2023 El Cap R1S after stealth wrap and chrome delete. I LOVE it!!

 

[CoastalR1T]

Met a fellow El Cap enthusiast at EA. The R1S on 20AT Darks is sweet.

 

[slate104]

Here’s my R1S in El Cap Granite with a Satin PPF wrap.

 

[TimJim]

Today at Whisky Falls. It is a super easy trail to get to the falls. It became more interesting after the falls.

 

[AWDrift0]

Took delivery on Thursday and dropped her off this morning for a chrome delete, stealth PPF, front window tint, and ceramic coating. I will also be removing the door badges.

 

[Rob O]

 

[zeezz]

 

[HAL9000]

Dirt trip from a few weeks ago.

 

[ciderarchitect]

Dirt trip from a few weeks ago.

Out of curiosity, why the extra straps on the wheel hoops of your Piston SR?

 

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@ciderarchitect
Just old habits. I did it with my hitch rack on the other truck.

 

[jayazusa]

Well today is the day I became a Rivian Owner, I picked one from the R1 Shop on July 24th and delivery was today August 23rd, so a month from Normal to delivery. Huge Shout out to Justin at the Phoenix Service Center, thank you for your help getting all setup today! Went right from Service Center to Tint and Detail to get tint and front PPF.

 

[jayazusa]

Completed the tint and front PPF, the toughest thing to do, get a new toy and not get to play with it for 3 days. Turned out looking amazing. Huge thanks to Rick @cactustint in North Scottsdale he and his crew do amazing work have been using them since 2003.

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