I have bought the dollar tree one. Not only el cheapo but the name is super funny, good marketing there!
Just like SSteveEV it was a very fast decision making process :D
A new Ford patent imagines a future in which self-driving cars repossess themselves:
https://nypost.com/2023/03/03/ford-patent-would-remotely-repossess-cars-shut-off-a-c-if-owner-misses-payments/
https://www.npr.org/2023/03/03/1160932390/ford-patent-repossession-self-driving-cars
Every OEM...
My T just broke today on its 10th day of ownership :(
It was driving itself in highway mode when suddenly something at the the rear axle broke. Luckily I could drive home at turtle mode with front axle only and the car will be towed later this month to the SC and they will see what happened. My...
Maybe this is OK and it is only my OCD but I am not sure if they really had to route this way?
I mean there was a option for a straight cable like they could do for the blue one:
I think limiting access to USB media, etc (and Android Auto for that matter) are related to enhance (cyber) security? (same for Tesla)
But I might be wrong.
I think this is a PR stunt from Rivian :idea:
Given that basically the brand recognition is zero in my vicinity I think this will help more people to realize there is a brand called 'Rivian'.
p.s. hopefully noone got injured seriously
I have submitted my brand new R1T
Ordered on Oct 21 right after the test drive.
Got access to Shop very quickly so reserved one the same day.
Tuesday got message it was delivered to MI SC overnight :)
Earliest delivery was for Oct 30 morning so I took that.
Any chance that rubbing/not rubbing is because of the rim difference?
Like 20" will reach and cut the wire eventually while the 22" will clear the cables?
How battery and motor and other parts connected with coolant lines I would recommend this Munro live video from youtube:
"Ya Basic (But Efficient)! Rivian R1T Thermal System"
Have you seen Doug's recent upload about it? If not best to check it out. You can get a good look at the interior, exterior, etc ;)
For me the displays' quality and the SW laginess were the most prominent red flags but I did chicken out on the Fisker reservation so I am an outsider at this...