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  1. SASSquatch

    Cybertruck Spyshots: Panel Gaps Look Predictably Bad

    Well, let's hope for those of us on here that have cybertruck reservations (disclaimer: I am not one of them but I am long on TSLA stock) that these are pre-production and the panel gaps on delivered trucks are much better than this...
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    Weekly Rivian Responds + Roundup: Configuration Updates, Truck Bed Camera, and More! [8/25/2023]

    From Our friends over at reddit. Confirming that CY and 20" Brights are RIP. Weirdness with Rivian excluding FG color combinations, and maybe the vegan leather dash is not dead after all? Rivian R1T bed camera control coming soon - so is a clock in the dash! Also - video streaming maybe...
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    800V Architecture Not Coming Until Next Gen Vehicles + Other Updates From Weekly Rivian Roundup 8/12/23

    Not a whole lot here except Heartbreak Hotel for anyone who was expecting to have 800v compatible architecture in their current R1 vehicle and the tailgate pad is coming s00n. Also, Rivian asks - you've got AC issues? We'll investigate... via Reddit Weekly Rivian Responds + Roundup: Q2...
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    Great Tips on Tire Wear In Conserve Mode + OEM Warranty Coverage?

    Sharing this good writeup that likely is advocating for advice others have offered in the forum including to absolutely make sure you are rotating your tires regularly. One thing I thought was interesting was a recommendation for tire toe at certain suspension heights - especially for those...
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    Rivian Weekly Responds - 7/30/23

    From our friends at reddit. Anyone hoping for any major news will be disappointed. This one didn't include much beef. Also - nothing new on Tonneau Covers except that components are being shipped mid-summer to SCs to address existing vehicles with issues which are being prioritized. Aren't...
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    Bad Storms = Not So Happy Ending For One Poor R1T

    From our friends at the Reddit forum. This happened some place in MD - where we just had a really intense storm come through. It looks like the street just opened up and swallowed this poor R1T up. Nobody was hurt from the account I saw. Best of luck to the owner of this guy. Hopefully not...
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    Officially Unofficial Rivian R1T Hardware Updates Change Log

    Allright folks, like many of you who are still waiting to get their hands on their R1T I am very interested in what physical hardware changes Rivian is making to the R1T in the factory. Over the last few months we have seen reports about batteries (changing from 2 to 1) suspension components...
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    Top 5 Reasons Switching to a Tesla Dominated NACS Standard is a Colossal Mistake for the Consumer

    Top 5 Reasons Switching to a Tesla Dominated NACS Standard is a Colossal Mistake for the Consumer 1.) It will limit innovation: Tesla's system, by design, is limited to 500v. CCS can support 1000v architecture. All of these companies developing 800v architecture for their next generation...
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    Rivian Chief Engineer Leaves and Returns to McLaren

    i didn’t see this posted yet and I think this is a big deal unless the plan was to borrow him from McLaren. The hemorrhaging of senior leadership is not a confidence inspiring look for investors or customers...
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    Why I Will Never Own or Support Tesla While Elon Musk is CEO [Update: Backtracks After Learning New Information About Employee He Mocked]

    What a despicable tool this guy is. Someone needs to fil the gap in leadership of the EV revolution since EM has completely lost his way and I hope RJ is that person. RJ: Please treat your employees better than EM...
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    Used R1T just sold at lowest auction price so far on Cars and Bids

    Winning bid of $75,500 ($78,897.50 with buyers premium of 4.5%) for an R1T with Rivian Blue/Black Mountain/Power Tonneau Cover/Tow Hooks/21" Wheels and <$6K miles. Appears to be around MSRP pre March 1. Looks like the market for used R1Ts has finally come back to earth...
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    Have Handling Differences Between R1T and R1S Been Resolved by 2022.47.0 Update? Paging @Pixelshot

    Since there are a fair number of us who are thinking about purchasing an R1S or switching from the R1T to the R1S I thought I would start a thread to discuss the differences in handling since the much touted 2022.47.0 software update. For those who have an R1S, can you comment on how the...
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    Officially Unofficial R1T Build Quality Production Ramp Thread

    Ok folks, I thought I would make a thread to discuss the build quality that folks are seeing as Rivian is ramping up production. There are sporadic reports of build quality getting worse in newer deliveries so for those of you who have taken delivery please report your date of delivery, VIN...
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    Officially Unofficial R1T Power Tonneau Cover Redesign Gossip Thread

    Dear All, I'm kind of tired of sifting through various threads to figure out what is going on with the tonneau cover redesign so I thought i would start a thread JUST for discussion of this topic. Please post your whispers, official and unofficial comments from Guides, CS, Chat Bots...
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    R1T Bed Mounted Bike Rack Solution

    For those with heavy e-bikes or that want to utilize the bed to mount bikes, this looks like a sturdy option.
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    Impressive R1T 70 MPH Range Test on 22" Wheels

    Courtesy of Bearded Tesla Guy who got an astonishing ~342 miles with the cabin set to 72 degrees with ambient Florida temperatures over 100 degrees (106). Color me impressed.
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    Email: Ocean Coast Design Update – Dark Ash Wood or Wrapped Vegan Leather

    Talk amongst yourselves.... [Update with Rivian Post with additional photos] We appreciate your excitement for your preorder. As previously announced, we have been working through supply chain challenges that have made it difficult to source the light ash wood needed for our...
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    Time for a Lube Party... Dry Lube = answer to the tonneau cover issues

    A dry lube party, that is. Looks like the answer to the tonneau cover issues is regular maintenance using WD-40 dry lube. I am going to be keeping my vehicle outside so lots of potential for stuff to get into my cracks. There has got to be a better solution here. I think we need an...
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    Aero Covers May Potentially Damage 21" Wheels

    Saw this video posted on YouTube recently showing damage to the paint on the 21" wheels after high speed (70-80) road trip. Anyone else encounter this? Potentially something to look out for over time. It looks like a piece of rubber or silicon on the edge of the wheel over could prevent the rub.
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    R1T Towing Review by Alex on Autos

    Another great, informative, and concise video by Alex on Autos Summary points: Doesn't love position of trailer hitch Wished there were better camera views No trailer mirrors which annoyed him Wished there were trailer profiles Side sensors turned off in tow mode (no logical reason) Generally...


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