mini2nut
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Yes, I am a bit anal retentive. The first thing I notice on a new vehicle is body panel alignment. Are the panel gaps tight and even? Are body panels flush with each other? Are body panels aligned, etc. I consider Porsche and Audi the top two companies to have near perfect body panel fitment.
Upon delivery last month my worst fears were realized. Out of 11 panels that are hung on the R1T my entire drivers side was wonky. Hood/fender corner, charging door, front door, rear door and Gear Tunnel panels were slightly misaligned at the assembly plant.
When I pointed out these issues to my delivery person he agreed they were ānot to specā and said no problem. The SC techās would align every panel and we filled out a service ticket on the spot.
I am happy to report that my local Rivian SC technicians loosened and re-aligned all of the body panels to my satisfaction. My anal retentive side is now happy Why isnāt QC factory QC picking up on this before vehicles leave the factory?
Here are some BEFORE and AFTER photosā¦
Upon delivery last month my worst fears were realized. Out of 11 panels that are hung on the R1T my entire drivers side was wonky. Hood/fender corner, charging door, front door, rear door and Gear Tunnel panels were slightly misaligned at the assembly plant.
When I pointed out these issues to my delivery person he agreed they were ānot to specā and said no problem. The SC techās would align every panel and we filled out a service ticket on the spot.
I am happy to report that my local Rivian SC technicians loosened and re-aligned all of the body panels to my satisfaction. My anal retentive side is now happy Why isnāt QC factory QC picking up on this before vehicles leave the factory?
Here are some BEFORE and AFTER photosā¦
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