MadMac
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- Washington, D.C.
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- Jeep Grand Cherokee, Tesla Model 3
That lift gate is a consistent problem on the R1S, it seems. Mine in GW as well looks v similar but, perhaps, slightly better. Other than clearly having an issue with their production install/QC at factory, part of the lift gate issue is angle as the back is a slight curve, part of it is the contrast dark gap to the white, and part of it is the way the sheet metal has that internal gap tab at the top by the window (for a moment, on first sight, I thought that was a paint run on mine!). A similar tab is also on the bottom piece it’s longer which, I guess, makes it look slightly better. But, I wonder why they don’t have a strip of sheet metal that runs the length of the sides of each piece. Visually, that would give a much better impression even when not fit perfectly…so, I guess, part of if it also design.
As for R1S ride, I’ve been pleased but it’s not perfect. It is better than the Volvo XC90 we had right before as well as two previous Jeep Grand Cherokees (one w air suspension). At slower city speeds, however, it seems to run out of ideas confronted with a series of potholes. Whereas, going faster on the highway, or even in the city, it handles bumps better. I think (hope) there’s still some dialing in they can do. I have the 22s and for awhile thought it was that choice but I’ve found they’re fine (quite good even) except the occasional scenario when suspension doesn’t seem to have the dampening algorithm across the vehicle from wheel to wheel, if that makes sense.
Even at 1500 miles now, I continue to experiment w the ride modes to find the best for daily. None of the many combinations seem to truly be “all purpose” daily. So I find myself switching on the fly or, more often, choosing a ride mode depending on whether I’m driving into the suburbs (better roads) or in the city (worse, almost, off roads). Good problem to have tho —my Model 3 has exactly one suspension setting. And you can guess which vehicle I took out yesterday just for a drive.
Overall, I too, love the R1S. It’s an amazing effort by Rivian (note no “first effort” qualifier!). I find my Model 3 spending a lot less time on the road. And haven’t for a moment missed the Volvo or the Jeeps or wished I’d bought something else I’ve test driven.
And congratulations!
As for R1S ride, I’ve been pleased but it’s not perfect. It is better than the Volvo XC90 we had right before as well as two previous Jeep Grand Cherokees (one w air suspension). At slower city speeds, however, it seems to run out of ideas confronted with a series of potholes. Whereas, going faster on the highway, or even in the city, it handles bumps better. I think (hope) there’s still some dialing in they can do. I have the 22s and for awhile thought it was that choice but I’ve found they’re fine (quite good even) except the occasional scenario when suspension doesn’t seem to have the dampening algorithm across the vehicle from wheel to wheel, if that makes sense.
Even at 1500 miles now, I continue to experiment w the ride modes to find the best for daily. None of the many combinations seem to truly be “all purpose” daily. So I find myself switching on the fly or, more often, choosing a ride mode depending on whether I’m driving into the suburbs (better roads) or in the city (worse, almost, off roads). Good problem to have tho —my Model 3 has exactly one suspension setting. And you can guess which vehicle I took out yesterday just for a drive.
Overall, I too, love the R1S. It’s an amazing effort by Rivian (note no “first effort” qualifier!). I find my Model 3 spending a lot less time on the road. And haven’t for a moment missed the Volvo or the Jeeps or wished I’d bought something else I’ve test driven.
And congratulations!
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