Here's an interesting perspective about the evolution of door handles. https://newatlas.com/automotive/evolution-car-door-handle/
China seems to be dealing with this problem with their EVs as well...
I hear you. However, I'd rather be pulled out of an open door than through a broken glass window. ;)
Do the Rivian Exterior door locks automatically unlock in an "emergency/crash detected state"? When it unlocks, do the exterior door handles function similar to the "Car Wash" mode?
If this...
What boggles my mind is what EMS is supposed to do in a scenario where they are trying to extract the occupants in the event of an accident and the occupants are non responsive.
I wonder if this has anything to do with abandoning the mobile eye camera? I too have been getting these random errors more frequently now after the most recent update.
Your post targeted me as I fit the bill. Have an 01 996 turbo and am a member of PCA. I was an active SCCA member many years ago. I spent my SCCA days doing autocross and occasional track days. Most of which were done in a spec civic. I transitioned to several other cars prior to landing...
Maybe an R1T is the solution. The truck bed is tolerant to "liquid spills".
Referencing other vehicles, Lexus was notorios for installing their navigation/central locking system/amplifier in the trunk of the LS models. It was placed beneath the trunk compartment within/beside the spare...
2023 R1T Launch Edition here and have the same issue with the rear passenger door. It just started a couple of months ago. Similar experience, it's just the one door. All other doors close with "reasonable" force. It's just the one door that has to be almost slammed to shut the door...
Congrats on the launch. It looks fantastic. It's a great deal as all the panels are precut. If it's like all your other products, it's going to be great quality with excellent customer support!
Thank you for continuing to support the aftermarket world for Rivian vehicles.