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RJ Scaring just shared this photo of a Rivian Blue R1S body that hopefully is getting ready to be put together!
The rivian blue looks fantastic on the R1S. I really wish this was fully assembled lol.RJ Scaring just shared this photo of a Rivian Blue R1S body that hopefully is getting ready to be put together!
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Little known fact, you need to be 7 feet tall to work on the Rivian assembly line 🤣. I agree with you launch green for free is too good to pass up for the blue.The guy in the left of the R1S in the picture is huge right? The R1S looks like a compact SUV next to him 😂
Jokes aside, I love this blue but cannot get over the $2500 to justify it over the included for free launch green!
Every vehicle I can think of has different rotors/calipers front vs rear.Is anyone bothered by how small the rear calipers are? I thought they would be the same all around.
Considering how massive the front calipers are I think it'll stop just fine.Is anyone bothered by how small the rear calipers are? I thought they would be the same all around.
Keep in mind that once most people adjust to driving an EV, they use the regenerative braking far more than the actual brakes.Is anyone bothered by how small the rear calipers are? I thought they would be the same all around.
Very true and completely forgot about that.Every vehicle I can think of has different rotors/calipers front vs rear.
~80% of braking effort is done by the front.
Also true, yet another bonus of owning an EV, less brake servicing. But I know Tesla recommends owners to get their brakes cleaned and lubricated every 12 months or 12,500 miles. Any current EV owners want to chime in on brake servicing?Keep in mind that once most people adjust to driving an EV, they use the regenerative braking far more than the actual brakes.
Here's the finished product all put together!RJ Scaring just shared this photo of a Rivian Blue R1S body that hopefully is getting ready to be put together!
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I’ve had a Model S for 5+ Yrs, 60,000 miles and have never taken it in for any type of “regular” service. AFIK, the brakes have never been touched. I look at them the last time I had the tires rotated, and they looked fine with plenty of pad still on them.Very true and completely forgot about that.
Also true, yet another bonus of owning an EV, less brake servicing. But I know Tesla recommends owners to get their brakes cleaned and lubricated every 12 months or 12,500 miles. Any current EV owners want to chime in on brake servicing?
The front half of the R1S is very reminiscent of a Range Rover. The back half, not so much. It’s much more squared of than the Range Rover. I actually like the design of the rear end of the Range Rover a little better.View attachment 1340
Seriously, Rivian really came though on design. I was planning to get a Range Rover Sport mostly because of its elegant design, but the R1S basically put that on hold. Not exactly the same SUVs but you know what I mean.
Oh man that looks gorgeous, FINALLY Rivian is showing some love to the R1S!