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Interesting that they encode the trim level in the VIN. Feels like it’s been many years since auto companies did that or am I mis-remembering

I think the vent question is whether they work like the model 3 or a more conventional, mechanically directed vent? They look more along the line of the model 3 …

I was just going to ask about sway bars. More like the McLaren setup … ??

I miss MadTV … ?

Tantric … LMAO. VERY apropos

I’d think the question about long term reliability/quality might affect residual on a lease, not necessarily an outright financed purchase? Any lending experts want to weigh in??

Got mine too … maybe time for “arts and crafts” over the weekend to make little Rivian logo coasters … LOL … NO I’M selling anything!

Good point … once the first owners take delivery, I’m sure this will be available and a lot of questions will be answered for the rest of us.

Has anyone heard anything more about whether the wipers, washer nozzles or especially, the windshield is heated in the area where the wipers “park”? Without heat from an engine escaping at the cowl, I notice on my Tesla S how important this feature is (especially in the northeast).

Good explanation from DucRider. I’ll add to your question about rusting brakes. Some of the hardware on my Model S seized up from rust / road salt here in northeast. Used as traditional brakes the small motions of the pistons/pads would “wipe” surface rust, but since there’s so much less...

In this context “life cycle” is just the arithmetic difference between the start of production and end of production. My guess IHS is looking at various announcements to estimate when a particular model is starting production and then estimating the end of production (probably by reading tea...

We haven’t heard much so I’m guessing here: even if we can see colors “live” on a vehicle it’ll only be at a handful of Rivian showrooms (if you can get to one) and I’m getting the feeling that won’t be before LE orders are getiting locked in. “Speed shapes” cost probably less than $0.50 and...

As some folks alluded to, solar panels don’t generate enough kWh to be really useful in this way. I think the Aptera uses something like 100Wh/mi., so 40 miles of range per day from the panels gives you a sense of the potential (4kWh). The Rivian looks like it’s going to be around 450-500Wh/mi...

They’re just to protect the paint on the edges as they swing interior components (dash, seats). The one with the big green R is a of protecting the fender from anyone/anything bumping into it. Looks like they’re on magnets or suction cups.

I kind of thought about that too. After a couple of BMW X5M (15.6” and 15.2” rotors) it almost feels naked without big rotors (they work amazing also), but that would probably eliminate the 19” wheel package and with a 200hp motor on each wheel the regenerative braking capability probably means...

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I understand it as an early preorder, we get first of the LE/Adventure/Explorer production, but once you switch out of an LE you can’t get back in, you’ll still be earlier for an Adventure/Explorer than whatever they give people for est. delivery starting with tomorrow’s reservations. I guess...

Can you possibly post that picture? I’m sure others are curious too ??

Has anyone heard anything new about this? Starting to think about whether I’ll keep my Tesla and use an adapter, or change out the charger all together. Using the Rivian as a backup power source is an interesting idea ...

Thanks! I wasn’t trying to be smart-a$$, I don’t have a dog, so hadn’t thought of the hazard of them getting caught in hardware, etc.