The "skateboard platform" is a cute term, but in simple terms, R1s are body on frame vehicles with a battery bolted in between the rails.
The flex could be a very small amount but it would still show in the sheet metal.
The construction of the R1 is not far off from the GXs you see in the...
The Gen 2 dual motors have slightly different/smaller front calipers than Gen 1 vehicles, and it appears that gen 2 tri at least uses the old gen 1 caliper.
Well you can get the dual motor in standard or performance versions, but on large/max only. The LFP pack only gets standard option for dual motor, no performance.
The $5000 adds sport mode which changes throttle response and stiffens the roll stiffness and keeps the truck in AWD all the time. It's definitely fun, but if you're not into sporty driving you'll probably find the standard power that is available more than satisfying. Plus up here in IL, there...
It varies by location and their distance from the factory as well as what they might already have on site.
The Chicago center is so close to the factory, if you pick something from the shop now down there it very well could be ready by end of the month. If you're not picky, there's even...