Another data point...
My 2025 DM came with the 20" good years. They seem fine other than wear. I'm at 13k and would be thrilled to get 18k. I don't do launches or aggressive driving. Hilly curvy roads (West Austin). Very little highway driving. For comparison, my previous vehicle (Nissan...
Interesting it's only .3 liters different.
Hard to imagine the would re-tool for that small of a change. Makes me wonder if it's the soft liner materials inside. Hopefully the 4 hard mounting points have not moved between gen-1 and 2. I've been testing my own for almost a year under heavy use...
I love the hear tunnel and use it constantly. Tools,wetsuit, mountain bike hydration pack, shoes helmet and can recharge drill batteries etc.
Been testing my custom tunnel shuttle for ~6 months under heavy use.
It's pretty easy to get to the terminals. Move seat back and pop off plastic cover. You have to remove the seat(remove bolts and tilt seat, not really remove it) to replace battery though. Can't say whats going to happen when you remove and re connect power though.
Thanks all.
I'm working on the details now to see how far I can get the cost down. I design industrial grade systems (robotic work cells etc), so all the materials are on the high end. I do all the machining, but sheet metal and powder coating I would have to do in some reasonable quantity to...
I finished the design and fabrication for my R1T "Tunnel Shuttle " !!.
The gear tunnel concept is great, and now the access to all that volume is seamless.
Single action release built into handle
Pass through design for access from both tunnel doors
Tray formed from a sheet of heavy gauge...
When I first looked at Rivian's, I loved everything about the design other than the goofy head lights. After buying a Gen-2 R1T, I'm blow away how good the adaptive headlights work. I never get flashed by other on coming cars, and I can see all the deer that are trying to kill me :) . It floods...
Anyone ever able to "unbrick it" without towing to a service center ?.
Auto update failed at 28%. Stuck in boot loop. Reset functions dont work. Unplug it and plug back in ? ???