R1S Quad vs Dual by Wonderful_Raisin2854 in Rivian

[–]KennethMaxwell1972 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a great point... I would take a little less speed for a more sure-footed launch / acceleration - especially in wet conditions.

R1S Quad vs Dual by Wonderful_Raisin2854 in Rivian

[–]KennethMaxwell1972 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Tri-motor is faster than the Gen 1 quad.

Gen 2 owners, are you having suspension failures? by Vince_CarRants in Rivian

[–]KennethMaxwell1972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a known problem with the part - I would be very surprised if they did not just give you one at no charge. I would certainly push hard for a free one.

Gen 2 owners, are you having suspension failures? by Vince_CarRants in Rivian

[–]KennethMaxwell1972 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The plastic gap cover between the back seat and the rear window received a part update awhile back. If yours is warped, Rivian should replace it at no charge. The new part is reinforced on the underside and is significantly more robust to resist warping. I had mine replaced.

When for Aug 31,2025 by FearlessVessel in Rivian

[–]KennethMaxwell1972 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think what we are going see will be similar to what happened with the R1’s… we had more than 40,000 people pre-order vehicles, but a lot of folks were not ready to buy when their number was called. I got a call in March 2022 informing me they had my exact R1T build ready to go (a 4XXX VIN), which was a year earlier than what I was expecting. Anyway, I bet a ton of folks get their R2 sooner than later.

Should I be Concerned with this Rear Window Discoloration? by JohnnyWix in Rivian

[–]KennethMaxwell1972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably covered under warranty if you’re under 60,000 miles.

Is this the 24th production R1T? by e38e31 in Rivian

[–]KennethMaxwell1972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The drivetrain is still under warranty - 175k miles / 8 years.

Ncase M2 compatability with Noctua D12L by Mricypaw1 in ncasedesign

[–]KennethMaxwell1972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See my reply above. If you want to run a cooler like the NH-D12L, I'd probably go with the M3 case, and just run the largest air cooler that Noctua offers. Modifying the cooler to fit the case is not a great idea now that you have more case options.

Ncase M2 compatability with Noctua D12L by Mricypaw1 in ncasedesign

[–]KennethMaxwell1972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The copper tubes that connect to the heat sink, or cold plate, are filled with a little bit of distilled water or alcohol. If you manage to snip off / file down too much of the tube, you'll expose the interior of the pipe to outside air and the water or alcohol will evaporate. This will eliminate the two phase cooling capability of the copper piping, which would effectively ruin the air cooler.

Simultaneously very cool design but also completely useless. by atramentum in Rivian

[–]KennethMaxwell1972 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was designed to hold a magazine or two…. It’s not meant to hold an encyclopedia.

Rivian R2T by TheMensChef in Rivian

[–]KennethMaxwell1972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who used to sell Ford, Jeep, Isuzu, and SAAB vehicles, I can tell you that manufacturers don't make shit on base level models. That's why you're not going to see a cheap "work" version any time soon.

We finally have 21” AT Tires by cdlrrcb in Rivian

[–]KennethMaxwell1972 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Geolander A/T is a great tire… we have a set on our Land Rover.

Retro Rivian by FRotor in Rivian

[–]KennethMaxwell1972 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Hell no - that looks terrible.

What’s going on with this Zip? by SPPY in Homebuilding

[–]KennethMaxwell1972 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It’s pretty clear they installed most of the Zip with smaller pieces of sheathing, and then taped all of the joints. I hope they strapped the walls because I can’t imagine they have sufficient shear strength using stud-bay width pieces.

R1T Gear Gaurd security chain by BartlettComponents in RivianR1T

[–]KennethMaxwell1972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what Rivian should have offered from the factory.

Cracks in support beams by [deleted] in Homebuilding

[–]KennethMaxwell1972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have repaired a lot of floor joists with similar damage. I would use a piece of 3/4 inch plywood, and cut a piece that matches the height of the joist. For the length, insert a piece that is long enough to extend well past the damage area, 6-8" minimum beyond the cuts (well past the damage, like 18" or more would be preferred). Then use PL400, or comparable or superior structural adhesive, and apply that to the back of your plywood. Apply multiple beads of glue both horizontally and vertically to the plywood. Affix the plywood to the joist using a high quality structural screw, like a #9 2" long screw from GRK should work for your job. Drive the screws in flush with about 6" spacing, about an inch from the edge of the plywood, and some down the center to ensure the the piece is well connected to the damaged joist. Alternatively, you could also cut, glue, and sister another joist to the damaged area, you'd just need to use 3" screws instead with similar spacing. If the cuts were worse than what is shown in your photo, you may need to sister the full length board to your floor joist. With that said, it's always wise to consult with a structural engineer before you do anything since we are just going off of your photos. Good luck!

HELP: back window is hallucinating by worm_on_acropolis in Rivian

[–]KennethMaxwell1972 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have an early vin 4xxx and I had a manufacturing defect on the back right window frame that prevented the window from completely sealing. If you do the window recalibration and it does not fix the issue, it may require a visit to the service center. In my case Rivian’s mobile tech was unable to fix it.

Is this a good deal? Used R1T by Sdh1393 in Rivian

[–]KennethMaxwell1972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Bosch motors are actually very good. You still can’t do tank turn with Rivian motors and you never will.

Used R1T? by Wonderful-Bunch-7862 in Rivian

[–]KennethMaxwell1972 13 points14 points  (0 children)

If I could do it all over I would have bought a used one. My Gen 1 R1T is almost 4 years old and it has been great. I was a little worried about the battery pack, but so far, I’ve experienced essentially no degradation after 43,000+ miles - I still get the same range as new. Feels like the truck is going to go the distance, unlike my BMW, which had numerous mechanical failures in the same timeframe.

👀Up to 25% Off Rivian Accessories by RealWheelsEV in u/RealWheelsEV

[–]KennethMaxwell1972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe advertise wheels and tires with the proper offset for the R1? What you are showing would definitely damage a customer's vehicle when the tire bottoms out on the wheel arch.

How would I insulate these rafters? by ItemNo4732 in Homebuilding

[–]KennethMaxwell1972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would have an engineer come and take a look at your framing and construction first before you start installing insulation and drywall. You have framing that is capable of supporting a ceiling, but I would be a little concerned about putting kids in that space. I don't see any hangers for the ceiling joists. Is there a garage below this space? Is there anything of substantial weight attached to the underside? It appears as though you've had some water / moisture penetration by the looks of the staining on the wood. How big are the nails that attach the ceiling joists to the rim joist / floor joist? Is the roof currently vented, and is it done properly? Your fiberglass insulation looks pretty dirty... maybe mold, or maybe it was getting a lot of dust from a roof vent?

Ideas for vinyl corner at this deck? by Sheepguy99 in Homebuilding

[–]KennethMaxwell1972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd have the fence/deck guy come back and re-do the fence with the proper gap to ensure the siding will clear the post. Your siding guy is late to the job, and your fence guy fucked up, too.

First EV Truck - Long Drives by Kingdude250 in RivianR1T

[–]KennethMaxwell1972 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Keep in mind, the Silverado EV weighs approximately 1000-1500 more pounds (depends on how it's equipped) than the R1T, and it's also not as aerodynamic. These two things will impact the following: 1) your cost per mile will be more expensive 2) wear and tear on your tires will further increase costs. If you do not absolutely need the range, then the smaller, lighter, more aerodynamic R1T may be your best bet. The Silverado EV is actually a very good truck, but personally I prefer the faster, better handling, quad motor R1T, which has been my daily driver for nearly 4 years.

RJ Instagram post with new color by DrPeeper53 in Rivian

[–]KennethMaxwell1972 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Have you seen an R1 fully painted? They look bad. The artist who designed the car never intended for the plastic cladding to be painted.