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  1. R1TVT

    Scout Motors Needs to Rethink “Local” Service. Don't do the Tesla model.

    Along the lines of this servicing discussion, I just experienced a clicking noise from the front-end of my R1T when driving slowly (either forward or backwards) with the wheel turned. I noticed it while parallel parking, and then just replicated it while backing into my driveway. The Rivian app...
  2. R1TVT

    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    I think the answer is that (as an OEM) you need to have spare parts straight out of the gate to avoid a glut of repair jobs and unnecessary expenses due to loaner vehicle availability and rental car costs. Rivian was extraordinarily challenged out of the gate given the timing of their debut...
  3. R1TVT

    Former Rivian R1S owner, almost twice. Can’t wait for the Scout

    Honestly - the build quality and attention to detail of my 1st gen / launch edition R1T was better than any other truck I have owned, and as good as the Audi S-Line that I once owned (only VW Group product and "non-truck" I have owned in my life). Even Edmunds (only 3rd party consumer review...
  4. R1TVT

    Former Rivian R1S owner, almost twice. Can’t wait for the Scout

    I call a spade a spade. If it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck, well you know...
  5. R1TVT

    Former Rivian R1S owner, almost twice. Can’t wait for the Scout

    I think someone has ulterior motives.... LOL
  6. R1TVT

    Rivian CEO Interview

    errrr, smells a little fishy, eh? LOL... We need a TROLL emoji
  7. R1TVT

    Rivian CEO Interview

    Looks like we have a new TROLL. Welcome! LOL.
  8. R1TVT

    0-60 times with harvester

    With regard to body roll, no doubt that is a thing in fast, big, heavy vehicles... I just posted this video on another thread. This is why Rivian hired Charles Saunderson from McLaren, who is now back at McLaren as CTO:
  9. R1TVT

    Motors, Control Arms and Ground Clearance

    Yes. I should have mentioned that - thanks
  10. R1TVT

    Motors, Control Arms and Ground Clearance

    This is a pretty interesting video - This is how Rivian built their suspension to avoid roll and smooth out their ride, it's wild:
  11. R1TVT

    Motors, Control Arms and Ground Clearance

    Since you are not planning on off-roading and keeping to the pavement, I would absolutely want to consider air suspension in a truck like the Scout (if offered as an option). It is really night and day compared to running a solid rear axle in terms of ride and comfort, and kneel mode is...
  12. R1TVT

    0-60 times with harvester

    XACTLY
  13. R1TVT

    0-60 times with harvester

    I think Rivian was "unapologetic" about the truck being an EV, but went about the whole project from the ground up, based upon a clean sheet of paper with the skateboard platform. Maybe a truck that screams EV was an off-shoot, but I don't believe that was really their aim (as an intention).
  14. R1TVT

    0-60 times with harvester

    Yeah, I guess the other thing I see is agility, handling, nimbleness, quickness into and out of turns, etc. I can't ever see a full sized pickup with a solid rear axle performing like the R1T performs - especially up something like Pike's peak. Rivian does have an advantage with the different...
  15. R1TVT

    0-60 times with harvester

    I see the R1T and the Terra being very different trucks. The sport & performance aspects of the Rivian, coupled with a lowered stance (and basically a Maclaren air suspension system) + 4 motors make it possible to perform ridiculous feats. The Scout Terra will be bigger, likely burlier and less...
  16. R1TVT

    Motors, Control Arms and Ground Clearance

    Great point, maybe the title of this should have been a little different and included "solid rear axle" instead of control arms. Interested to see how the whole thing plays out, and where the ground clearance numbers wind up. Air is awesome, but expensive (and can involve expensive servicing...
  17. R1TVT

    0-60 times with harvester

    2.6 seconds is insane, completely unnecessary and ONLY available with the "Cybertruck BEAST" model. For reference, BEAST pricing starts at $115K, and nobody is buying them. It also has a TRI-MOTOR The dual motor CT goes 0-60 in 4.1 (which is insanely quick for a truck), if you want to call the...
  18. R1TVT

    Motors, Control Arms and Ground Clearance

    There's nothing to rust on the underbelly - the flat bottom that is exposed to the road is a carbon fiber composite material. The reinforced shield consists of layers of high strength steel, aluminum and carbon fiber. I added the reinforced underbody shield with the launch edition. I believe the...
  19. R1TVT

    Motors, Control Arms and Ground Clearance

    Last night I was driving behind a Ford Lightning and realized how little ground clearance there is due to the motor and battery. The underbelly of the Lightning is rather unsightly, and has 8.4" of ground clearance. I'm not sure I would want to be driving this thing through some of the dirt...
  20. R1TVT

    Rivian Tire Swap Function

    If ICE cars could have a single single speed transmission (like Rivian, Tesla, Ford & BMW have used) I bet the would use it. But, they can't produce the torque. I think you have this backwards. ALL the EV's I have driven are way smoother than previous vehicles I have driven in ICE trucks with...
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