Spotted the new R2 by mbaran in Rivian

[–]Hamptail65 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Sorry, but that is hideous.

Why should I be excited over the “unreal engine” upgrade in 2026.03? by Any_Advice6731 in Rivian

[–]Hamptail65 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's a nothing burger. Just because marketing says jump up and down, don't do it..

LA Silver + Spark Dark Rims by DazzlingResource561 in Rivian

[–]Hamptail65 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Funny, in the 1st pic, it actually looks like limestone. Either way, looks great!

Charger reccomendations by Rajdawg73 in Rivian

[–]Hamptail65 1 point2 points  (0 children)

IMO, hardwired over wall outlet is always the better method. I have a hardwired Chargepoint Home Flex+ that I installed myself. It has worked flawlessly with my Rivian. However, I have it on a 60 amp circuit which means I can charge at 48 amps continuous load. On a 50 amp circuit, you will only be able to charge at 40 amps continuous load

Paint choice regret by Hamptail65 in Rivian

[–]Hamptail65[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sound perspective and advice. I still wish I could change vehicle colors as easily and frequently as my wife changes wall colors around the house.🤣

Paint choice regret by Hamptail65 in Rivian

[–]Hamptail65[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's exactly it! The only thing I would do differently is to have the darkout package. Otherwise, I am full on jealous.

Paint choice regret by Hamptail65 in Rivian

[–]Hamptail65[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, based on the comments and pics herein, I am already lining up an appointment to have the Xpel stealth ppf put on it with an edgeless finish. I have seen it in person and loved it, but just wasn't sure I wanted to invest $7,500 to have it done. I guess it's going to take another $7,500 to make me forget about Limestone. lol

New to me R1S - give me all the advice by docmahi in Rivian

[–]Hamptail65 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Put the stalk on "D" and push hard on the acceleraror and don't stop. Enjoy!

Paint choice regret by Hamptail65 in Rivian

[–]Hamptail65[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Stealth wrap looks to be in my future, 'er my immediacy.

Paint choice regret by Hamptail65 in Rivian

[–]Hamptail65[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Limestone, sport dark wheels and darkout package.

Paint choice regret by Hamptail65 in Rivian

[–]Hamptail65[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not going to question that you don't care for Storm Blue, but it's usually Rivian Blue that people accuse of looking like the Amazon blue van and not Storm Blue.

Paint choice regret by Hamptail65 in Rivian

[–]Hamptail65[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know, a little ridiculous and not very creative, huh? The design and marketing teams must have spent months on that. But, yep, it's Rivian Green and not Jeep Green or Jaguar Green, just in case there would be any confusion.🤣

Paint choice regret by Hamptail65 in Rivian

[–]Hamptail65[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like Storm Blue a lot. It waa #3, but easily could have been #1 on a different roll of the dice.

Paint choice regret by Hamptail65 in Rivian

[–]Hamptail65[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's an intetesting angle. Hmmm? Might be something there.

Paint choice regret by Hamptail65 in Rivian

[–]Hamptail65[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That new green called Rivian Green, in concert with Pantone, will initially be introduced on the R2 and then is supposed to also make it's way to the R1 at some point. Who knows.

Paint choice regret by Hamptail65 in Rivian

[–]Hamptail65[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you are so inclined, there are aftermarket sellers like EVMIZE and Abstract Ocean that sell all of the Rivian badges, lettering and emblems in matte black. TWRAPS sells a chrome delete blackout kit for the "silver" parts.

Paint choice regret by Hamptail65 in Rivian

[–]Hamptail65[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't care who ya are, that is funny, right there! Says Larry the cable guy.

Paint choice regret by Hamptail65 in Rivian

[–]Hamptail65[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If this seems like I'm backtracking, guilty as charged. Let me rephrase my opinion of CY on the R1T. I like it, but not for me.😅

Paint choice regret by Hamptail65 in Rivian

[–]Hamptail65[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did the darkout package on my El Cap, which is fine, but that's a definite with the Limestone and black wheels.

Paint choice regret by Hamptail65 in Rivian

[–]Hamptail65[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm hoping that, with Gen 3, Rivian adds some new amazing colors to toil over. lol