Kanundrum's R1S Build Thread (1 year Anniversary)

[cohall]

Congratulations! The wait is finally over. Sorry about the issues, but luckily they all seem relatively easy to fix (other than the suspension bounciness). Maybe it’s just the roads around you, but it might be worth having the SC double-check that everrything on the suspension is correct, as I haven’t personally noticed the bouncing like you have. Might be a difference between the S and the T.

Anyway, super happy for you! And congrats on that other thing too, I suppose

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[Madsen203]

Miles and speed will definitely be off, I am putting in a ticket once I identify all or any other items from delivery.

Overall diameter is the same across several rim sizes. No issues other than visual on screen.

 

[kanundrum]

Overall diameter is the same across several rim sizes. No issues other than visual on screen.

Id I recall there is a slight difference in rotations tho, Ill have to double check, the range is definitely off

 

[UT Rivian]

So happy for you. Looks awesome. Congrats and good luck with the kiddo!

 

[GRNNREG]

GW looks great - even makes the badges look better.
Good luck

 

[R1Sky Business]

Paint it self is decentish but it was prepped for shit LOL. Still adheisve remaining etc, from what I was told their main detailer was not there and did not touch my car and it was another person who just did a quick wash.

Still WINNING.....

 

[zefram47]

Funny the VIN States 20's but I have 22's.

Someone reported a similar issue but the truck was a different color. IIRC, they had to have service reprogram the truck. You might check the speed against GPS because if it thinks you're on 20s which are 34" tires it may be reading way off on the 22s which are 33" tires.

 

[zefram47]

Overall diameter is the same across several rim sizes. No issues other than visual on screen.

That is incorrect. The 21s and 22s are 33" tires and the 20s are 34" tires.

 

[whyasky]

Information:

• Ordered 5/1/19
• Guide: 8/26/22
• Steps 7/8 Completed 8/29/22
• Delivered 9/19/2022
• GW R1S, BM, 22's Under body Shield, Launch Edition
• Delivered with 2x Keyfobs, Key, and Wrist Band

Delivery Day: Home Delivery (Delivered with 14 miles)

Funny the VIN States 20's but I have 22's.

Review/Initial Impressions:

Build Quality: So I have driven a variety of vehicles and I basically forgot how the R1T Drove from my mobile drive in April but as expected yes this thing is a beast/unreal. Getting inside feels like you are stepping into a business class seat on a Boeing with your own TV/LED Display for your viewing pleasure. The seats are comfy, the materials are nice to the tough and everything is setup very well. It feels almost UNREAL that this is a vehicle from a company who really just started making vehicles 6/7 months ago. 90% Of the panels were Fitted great while there are a few fitment gaps but almost nothing I'd complain about. The build process does how ever come with some minor issues which I will list below.


Suspension/Handling:

So the great news is this vehicle drives and turns like it has no business doing as we all know. It accelerates blistering fast and turns amazingly well with some great feedback on sport mode.

The odd news is depending on the road type I can't see to fine something comfy for all road driving, around here we have some crazy dips so in soft mode the vehicle has some crazy compression and rebound (bouncy as hell) in stiff mode its very firm almost to a point where its mega stiff like a sports car. I hope another mode is coming soon for a good all purpose sweet spot where compression and rebound are fine tuned (should be easy based on all the work they have done).

The height is still also a factor even in lowest ride height it still goes about 21+ inches for ingress and hits my knees and a little bit higher for my wife. she does like how its easy to get out tho so that is a bonus I guess.


The Drive:

Despite these issues if you find your self a smooth pavement around the area its pretty amazing, I got use to regen almost immediately having another BEV but I wish coming to a stop was a bit smoother as sometimes I didn't get timing right and basically the car thru regen comes to an aggressive stop. Just have to get use to it but again would love an option to tone down % of regen or levels of Regen all together.

Final Thoughts:

The R1S SUV is simply amazing for what you get even at a higher price point for you post March 1st orders. We could not be more happier with all the features and all the amazing storage/frunk space you get. We Love the vehicle and simple was a great experience from start to finish getting it delivered.



Issues:
The Chillewich mats were cut out wrong, not sure how this passed haha, they were cut using the wrong template inversely.

Massive Squeaking from Passengers Seat:

Congrats (on the truck and the impending delivery)! R1S looks great in GW. Enjoy the hell out of it.

 

[jerseyff]

Information:

• Ordered 5/1/19
• Guide: 8/26/22
• Steps 7/8 Completed 8/29/22
• Delivered 9/19/2022
• GW R1S, BM, 22's Under body Shield, Launch Edition
• Delivered with 2x Keyfobs, Key, and Wrist Band

Congrats on delivery!!!

I noticed you said delivered with 2 keyfobs?!

My LE R1T delivery included 1 fob, 2 cards. Wristband s00n.

When you say 2 fobs, two remotes with buttons?

 

[Madsen203]

Id I recall there is a slight difference in rotations tho, Ill have to double check, the range is definitely off

Range is off because software thinks you have AT 20” tires. They should be able to fix that pretty quick. All else remains true. 33.5” tires generally.

 

[wicked2112]

CONGRATS!!!! Thank you for sharing!!! ENJOY!!!!

 

[ATL_R1S]

Having a baby in a week so if anything we arent going anywhere for a while LOL.

Congrats and another early congrats! I remember chatting with you about your journey to parenthood and the R1S delivery timing being mission critical to baby delivery timing. So glad it worked out now that you and your newest family member will have the sweetest ride home next week!

Assuming you're taking time off work, that will give you time to enjoy the R1S and do all the things you have planned (in between feedings, diapers, and naps, of course!) Awesome to be able to bond with two new amazing things in life!

 

[Tsunami]

Congrats on R1S - Congrats on baby - Enjoy the rides!

Thanks for all your contributions to the Forums along the way.

 

[Inkedsphynx]

Congrats!

Still don't have my wristband

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