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  1. To All in the LA Fire-Affected Area: hope you are safe

    Yea the Eaton fire was pretty crazy because it was really inland... and winds were up to 100 mph with no air support. Totally different battle up there and at that time. Pretty damn sad of whats happening in Alta Dena. my friends liquor store was like the only remaining store and a few others...
  2. To All in the LA Fire-Affected Area: hope you are safe

    Thanks!! Its done now. Bulldozers from LAFD and Forest Service came within minutes. The helipad where they refill helicopters with water is literally over the hill less than a mile. So it's all good now. Just had to deal with panicking wife and saying the neighbors were knocking on their door...
  3. To All in the LA Fire-Affected Area: hope you are safe

    Biggest issue with California is that they dont care. Yes we have reservoirs, but not enough. Yes we maintain the reservoirs, but not enough maintenance. We're not in a drought they should always be filled. Water pumps and all are maintained, but they're OLD just like transformers in some of...
  4. To All in the LA Fire-Affected Area: hope you are safe

    Just got evac order but not leaving. I think a lot of people do panic, but if you're keeping track of how things are really going its ok, unless it was Tuesday, anything can happen. People are already packed on my street and ready to leave and the Archer fire is pretty much already done. Small...
  5. Better than expected efficiency - rooftop box & ski rack on R1S (Gen 1)

    Isn't it better the other way around for efficiency? I got 1.48 mi/kwh from los angeles, ca to mammoth. 300 miles. 7000ft elevation. Gen 2 R1S DMP 20AT Have skiis strapped onto cross bars ( no mount. super aero) Yakima exo swing in the back.
  6. Rivian reputation, what do non-Rivian drivers think about Rivians?

    I was terribly annoyed that my Gen 2 R1S caps out at 110 mph.... I have 20" A/T so it was expected. But was really hoping for 130 even that is not enough, but wouldn't go that fast on the 20" A/S. Really depends where you're traveling. California is all 65, but you have a lot of people doing...
  7. Any one regretted the R1S based on size?

    Also, the turn radius is amazing for this size of vehicle
  8. Tonneau open or closed during snow?

    haha! yea and these vehicles don't product as much heat as ICE so would definitely work.
  9. AutoSocks for R1S Quad

    Yea thats the first thing I do with an EV in the snow. I turn off Regen. Unfortunately, you can only put it on low and that can still cause you to skid when you're not careful. Same thing in the rain, turn off regen or keep it on low to prevent hydroplaning. It's a 7000 lb vehicle, but it can...
  10. Any one regretted the R1S based on size?

    It could be a few inches longer. Which would make it a few inches shorter than the LWB Range Rover. Would help the 3rd row
  11. Tonneau open or closed during snow?

    Leave it open. My goal was to always have snow on my roof that lasts from Mammoth, CA to Los Angeles. OBviously on a SUV it won't get that far because its a 300 mile drive with good head wind and driving 80-90 mph+. This one time it was very very cold after a big storm... Almost drove back all...
  12. Rivian reputation, what do non-Rivian drivers think about Rivians?

    Overall good. Just some white person that likes adventures lol is the stereotype. When I used to have a RRS, I drove it around all muddy. Showed everyone I bought it not to just show off like 99.98% Californians, but to actually use it to offroad and chase storms. Got pretty beat up towards the...
  13. AutoSocks for R1S Quad

    Ah. which ones did you get? I have the 20" AT and feels like its going to rip through it.... Actually, I've been in a lot of the Mammoth record storms and not too long ago the 2023 Lake Arrowhead storm and never felt the need for chains unless it was R1 restriction. Had a 2020 RRS HSE at that...
  14. Cargo box odyssey: Yakima Grandtour 18 w/ Rivian crossbars on R1S a solid combo!

    Looks nice but ant reason why you would get this over the Yakima exo swing? Would be much more aero efficient. Like way more. I mean the roof does look cool. I usually use my cargo box and then if I need, use the exo swing add on to put additional cargo rack on top. Then if I need additional...
  15. Gen2 Rivian Atmos audio music review by Digital Trends

    The issue with these high-end home audio speaker companies is that a lot of them don't actually make the speakers themselves. A lot of them just just focus on the processing part. Honestly, the most important part as long as the speaker is not made of coffee filters and refrigerator magnets...
  16. The Review Your Service Loaner Vehicle thread!

    I'm planning on sending in my R1S to the new Burbank, CA location. They are pretty good to work with. They will pretty much get us any loaner, so currently we are looking to receive a Cadillac Escalade or a Range Rover.
  17. For Sale in LA County: BRAND NIB All Weather Floor Mats R1S Gen 2 ($225) - SOLD

    For Sale in LA County: SOLD- Brand NIB Dark Cargo Crossbars ($600) SOLD- BRAND NIB All Weather Floor Mats R1S Gen 2 ($225) Someone was able to grab the brand new crossbars for $600 the day before the price hike to $800.. More precise location: Porter Ranch, CA 91326 These are brand new in box.
  18. Efficiency Questions M/KWH

    You live on a hill thats 2777.7 miles long and never went home.
  19. Insurance quotes are high in California

    State Farm All the discounts minus homeowner (I had to switch to AAA since they spiked up my home insurance from $3K to $9.8K)... $298.09 7500 miles. 100/300. $1K Deductible AAA quoted me about the same $299. 7500 miles. 100/300. $1K Deduticble. Southern California, Los Angeles, 34 years old...
  20. Off road unlocked: my first off-roading in R1S

    Nice! Love the Compass Yellow! Do you have any experience in any other vehicles off roading? Just trying to compare since I do see a lot of videos, but difficult to justify how it actually performs. For example, how well electric motors do vs 3 locking diffs, etc.





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