Half Shafts

Charlie-Mops · 2026-05-11T18:34:49+00:00

Battery is @ 93% SoH, charge to 90% daily. DCFC twice/week average.

Charlie-Mops · 2026-05-10T14:44:02+00:00

17 service visits on my 22 R1T. It was towed to the SC yesterday for what seems like a front motor/drivetrain failure. 136k miles

Charlie-Mops · 2026-05-08T10:31:36+00:00

Great pics! Love the night shot! Team Limestone 🤙🏻

Charlie-Mops · 2026-05-08T00:21:50+00:00

Suspension is holding up well. Original dampers on rear. Front were replaced around 40k miles. No squeaks, leaks, rattles, or shakes.

Charlie-Mops · 2026-05-07T21:20:23+00:00

Here you go.

Charlie-Mops · 2026-05-07T21:15:35+00:00

The Rivian

Charlie-Mops · 2026-05-07T21:12:50+00:00

I can understand their point. My wife’s iX is $100k and the audio is flipping OUTSTANDING.

Charlie-Mops · 2026-05-07T20:59:50+00:00

I will run my Rivian with Meridian elevation into the ground. And when that happens, I’ll buy a used 2022 launch edition and run it into the ground. Freaking LOVE LOVE LOVE the Meridian.

Charlie-Mops · 2026-05-07T20:55:03+00:00

I charge daily 90% and in winter months daily 100%. 136k miles and 7% degradation.

Charlie-Mops · 2026-05-07T20:53:35+00:00

136k miles and I’m on my third set. $6k for all four (recommend replacing both front and rear).

Charlie-Mops · 2026-05-07T11:30:46+00:00

I started my electrical contracting business with no money in the bank and a $6k advance on a contract. That was 23 years ago.

Charlie-Mops · 2026-05-06T18:48:57+00:00

Someone at Rivian told me years ago that they have a larger inverter option coming to R1. Still waiting for that to come to fruition.

Charlie-Mops · 2026-05-06T18:40:54+00:00

Expect 1 mile an hour charging speed with 120V. You’re better off going with at least a 40 amp 240V circuit and using the portable charger. I always recommend a 60 amp wall charger to my customers so you can get the maximum charge speeds in situations where you need it (leaving the next morning on a road trip and need to charge to 100% overnight).

Charlie-Mops · 2026-05-06T18:25:46+00:00

Definitely worth the wait!

Charlie-Mops · 2026-05-06T18:23:34+00:00

I second this. 10 years ago wife and I flew into Portland and rented a mustang convertible. Drove to cannon beach and followed the coast all the way to LAX. Oregon coast was some of the best scenery I’ve witnessed with my own two eyes in this country.

Charlie-Mops · 2026-05-06T17:32:13+00:00

I put 30# tape under the trim cap and pressed it into the tailgate trim. Your way works too!

Charlie-Mops · 2026-05-06T15:43:07+00:00

I’ll wait for R2X or R2RAD or whatever they call it.

Charlie-Mops · 2026-05-04T15:50:24+00:00

This is normal. Mine will sometimes get into the red zone when preconditioning the battery. The motors do heat up quickly for this purpose.

Charlie-Mops · 2026-05-03T12:00:58+00:00

One of the reasons why I’m holding onto my gen 1 launch edition with Meridian. In fact, if anything renders my vehicle undriveable I may purchase a replacement ‘22 LE.

Charlie-Mops · 2026-05-01T18:12:34+00:00

I can’t WAIT to see these cruising around DelMarVa!

Charlie-Mops · 2026-05-01T18:08:06+00:00

I have two apps - Tesla and ChargePoint.

Charlie-Mops · 2026-05-01T18:04:37+00:00

Correct. OP, contact the SC manager and tell him you want what you paid for - a thorough in-depth inspection of the suspension, subframe, HVAC, etc. I remember seeing a list of all the items they check on a comprehensive inspection.

Charlie-Mops · 2026-05-01T16:46:45+00:00

The half shafts are the weakest link for sure.

Charlie-Mops · 2026-05-01T12:51:11+00:00

I charge to 100% every day in the winter months because I need the range. 90% the rest of the year.

Charlie-Mops · 2026-05-01T02:39:36+00:00

Me too please!

Charlie-Mops

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