yes, this was discuss last week ad nauseum as the trollls suggested Rivian would be stupid to economize shipping by conforming to a standard industry practice.
Perfectly legitimate gripe. I guess I just have vastly different perspective coming from a 2003 f150 with manual windows and doors and an HVAC system that’s either flames from hell or, absolute zero
<R1S manual drops with HVAC diagram>
Forum: “OMFG THIS IS THE WORST THING EVER AND A HUGE DEAL!” #SHORTSBABY
<Consults R1T Manual>
Me: So, exactly the same as it’s been for months and nobody cared or noticed. Roger that.
It means it’s passed qc at the factory and has been released for transport to your service center according to my guide. The service center conducts a final qc before delivery.
Yea, I don't have a lot to add. I signed my PBA after my intro call w/ my guide over the weekend. The guide interaction was delightful; and Ihung up feeling like I have a guide that can and will advocate on my behalf. The big question of when, was answered clearly, and to my satisfaction. :)
I’m less bothered by the secretive big money auto company doing its thing, than I am by admins to an unaffiliated internet forum that are overly/unnecessarily concerned with accommodating the company when they are under no legal or moral obligation to do so.