Jeep Wave? Rivian Blink!

[Phrogz]

I have driven Wranglers since I was 12 (driving only in private areas) and have owned Jeeps all my life. I love the Jeep Wave, the camaraderie among Jeep owners.

Now that I'm driving my R1T daily, I feel a similar kinship with Rivian owners (whom I am seeing more and more!). I glimpse another Rivian and immediately I want to wave. But, that's a Jeep thing. And, the R1T windows roll down too slowly to stick my hand out in time for most passings.

So, I'm initiating a "Rivian Blink". The headlights are one of the most distinctive features on the Rivian. What better way to acknowledge another Rivian driver than a quick headlight flash or two coupled with a grin as you pass?

Follow along with me or not. I'm not trying to start a movement (but wouldn't be sad if it caught out). This post is just to say: if you see my truck blink at yours as you go by, that's just me saying "Hi, friend!"

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[cbuckley]

Most Rivian owners use the tocking, clunking, or squeaking noises to signify their presence.

Verbally complaining about lack of CarPlay is also an acceptable greeting.

 

[DaveA]

Most Rivian owners use the tocking, clunking, or squeaking noises to signify their presence.

Verbally complaining about lack of CarPlay is also an acceptable greeting.

 

[srwaxalot]

People in WRXs also wave to each other. I find myself waving at them when I’m not in mine. After owning one for 20 Ish years it’s a hard habit to break.

 

[Donald Stanfield]

Normally when someone flashes their lights at me it means a cop is up ahead lol

 

[jessefive]

I wish there was a "wink" feature, where just one headlight blinks

 

[R1Sky Business]

I wish there was a "wink" feature, where just one headlight blinks

Next OTA update!!!

 

[CJC]

I have driven Wranglers since I was 12 (driving only in private areas) and have owned Jeeps all my life. I love the Jeep Wave, the camaraderie among Jeep owners.

Now that I'm driving my R1T daily, I feel a similar kinship with Rivian owners (whom I am seeing more and more!). I glimpse another Rivian and immediately I want to wave. But, that's a Jeep thing. And, the R1T windows roll down too slowly to stick my hand out in time for most passings.

So, I'm initiating a "Rivian Blink". The headlights are one of the most distinctive features on the Rivian. What better way to acknowledge another Rivian driver than a quick headlight flash or two coupled with a grin as you pass?

Follow along with me or not. I'm not trying to start a movement (but wouldn't be sad if it caught out). This post is just to say: if you see my truck blink at yours as you go by, that's just me saying "Hi, friend!"

You could just take the doors off the R1T ?

 

[atebit]

If you’re driving behind an R1, just consider the brake check lights from the phantom braking (followed by a touch of the 4-ways) as a “wink”.

That’s definitely “A Rivian Thing”.

 

[KingTodd]

I was thinking this too. A blink and the light bar maybe could light up beginning from the center to the outside....maybe it would look like a big smile!!! What a great way to brighten someone's day

 

[ads75]

The Jeep Wave is one of the most annoying things about owning a Wrangler. Especially with how common they are. Almost makes me jealous of a newer Bronco owner.

 

[Riviot]

This has been solved already, multiple times. I did it today actually

 

[Blueassassin]

I saw another R1T Saturday next to Ohair I was waiving like a little school girl. She didn't even see me...?

 

[AxelR]

Normally when someone flashes their lights at me it means a cop is up ahead lol

That’s usually a double flash

 

[madgrey]

OP, I was thinking the same thing yesterday when I saw a blue R1T parked at the deception pass park area. Car culture and waving is a big deal in my family.

My wife reminds me wave when I drive her Wrangler, she's on her 4th one now. I have an ND (4th gen Mazda Miata) which also has a culture of waving to other owners. My son does a quick pop-up headlight thing when he sees another Miatas (he has a first gen).

I think if we're going to be waving to each other, I'd like it to be some sort of unique headlight wink kind of thing.

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