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TANK MODE: When is update coming?

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Should be in the next update, but I'm just speculating from old knowledge of knowing it wasn't going to be in .26 before .22 even shipped
 

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Does anyone know when update is coming that will unlock tank mode for my Gen 2 Quad R1T?
Unless you are on soft loose dirt, say goodbye to your tires.
 

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I don't mean this as a knock to anyone, but I always wonder: What is the fuss about "tank turn"? I would rather Rivian spend their time on more practical things. I wished they had never entertained this idea. It's such a waste of time with no real bang for the buck....IMHO. Again, not slamming anyone. :)
 

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I don't mean this as a knock to anyone, but I always wonder: What is the fuss about "tank turn"? I would rather Rivian spend their time on more practical things. I wished they had never entertained this idea. It's such a waste of time with no real bang for the buck....IMHO. Again, not slamming anyone. :)
"Tank turn" is a gimmick for marketing.

"Kick turn" may actually have some usefulness.
 

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My old Mustang had kick turn. Gas it and pop the clutch and have the wheel turned. Rears would spin and Mustang would do an instant U-turn. :cool:
 

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I heard 9/2025 as well.

Plenty of loose dirt roads in the metro Phoenix Sonoran desert area. I’ll be sure to test it out (with videos) once enabled.
 

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"Tank turn" is a gimmick for marketing.

"Kick turn" may actually have some usefulness.
Have to ask does Gen 2 have the mechanical capabilities to perform a tank turn. I know Gen 1 does not.
 

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Kick Turn = Tire Burn
 

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Unless you are on soft loose dirt, say goodbye to your tires.
my understanding is that the car will not perform the spin if it meets a certain level of resistance from the road, which is probably quite low. i’m actually looking forward to trying this on ice/snow covered streets in the winter to avoid three point turns.
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