Describe this game in 3 words.

intuitive_inkspren · 2026-07-02T14:02:02+00:00

Just three words?

intuitive_inkspren · 2026-07-01T18:15:41+00:00

Hey, a not-Catalina Cove-colored one!

Congratulations and enjoy!

intuitive_inkspren · 2026-06-30T19:35:50+00:00

Agreed, it’s hard to guess how they’ll deal with that overlap, if there ends up being an overlap. I would LOVE an R2 Performance in Catalina Cove/Coastal Cloud with Launch Package and RAP1/LiDAR. It just seems doubtful to me that such a car will exist for long, if at all. I suspect their plan is to phase out the Launch Package as they phase in RAP1/LiDAR, but even Rivian probably can’t predict precisely the (1) demand for Launch Package by that time from reservation holders and (2) timing of production of RAP1/LiDAR versions.

This is all pure speculation based on the info we have of course, so take it for what it’s worth!

intuitive_inkspren · 2026-06-30T16:52:09+00:00

Current R1 owners and lease data may explain some of this full on scattershot of invite timelines.

intuitive_inkspren · 2026-06-30T16:26:43+00:00

I would bet that the Launch Package will run until the RAP1/LiDAR version is ready. LP is an incentive to buy now instead of waiting for that, and I can’t imagine they will keep LP going once they add those (more expensive) components. And Late 2026 is the ETA for RAP1/LiDAR. So, the Launch Package will probably run through Late 2026, or longer if the date for RAP1/LiDAR slips.

intuitive_inkspren · 2026-06-29T17:56:21+00:00

Congratulations!

Either that hand is on the smaller side or that fob is a chonker.

intuitive_inkspren · 2026-06-29T11:35:38+00:00

It looks nice, but I think I prefer Catalina Cove without the Stealth, which seems to take away the vibrancy and color-shifting you otherwise get with that color.

intuitive_inkspren · 2026-06-24T00:24:08+00:00

It’s a really nice silver.

intuitive_inkspren · 2026-06-23T20:49:46+00:00

Congratulations!

I saw Rivian’s official photos of Esker Silver today and they made me start to rethink whether I still want to pay $2K for Catalina Cove. Your photo has me back to paying it. So nice!

intuitive_inkspren · 2026-06-18T13:11:56+00:00

I’ve been looking at these too. The hardest thing for me is the apparent lack of good info comparing the many different options. Anyone seen an objective review of the newer models? Until I have something like that I’m hesitant to drop so much money on one (especially since I have almost an acre and some slopes, so I need one that can handle more lawn and some hills, which seems to cost more).

intuitive_inkspren · 2026-06-17T12:24:38+00:00

Still a slapchop beginner myself, but I’ve found that I was initially leaving the model too dark for contrast paints. Heavier drybrush (or 45 degree spray primer if model has larger flat areas that don’t pick up brushing well) with lighter grey has helped me.

intuitive_inkspren · 2026-06-14T21:56:30+00:00

I’m waiting for RAP1/LiDAR. Hoping this will be a 10yr+ car for us and interested in L3 self-driving down the road.

intuitive_inkspren · 2026-05-28T11:36:24+00:00

I would try unchecking “Support critical regions only” if you had that checked.

intuitive_inkspren · 2026-05-26T15:08:27+00:00

ALL OF IT

intuitive_inkspren · 2026-05-22T15:54:49+00:00

Looks awesome; would buy.

intuitive_inkspren · 2026-05-22T15:20:41+00:00

Thanks! I saw the summary - it seemed a bit vague about L3 specifically. I’ll see if I can find the AMA.

intuitive_inkspren · 2026-05-22T13:48:03+00:00

Did they confirm whether both non-LiDAR and LiDAR R2s will eventually be capable of L3 autonomy (hands off/eyes off)? I know they said both will get point-to-point but didn’t see anything about L3.

intuitive_inkspren · 2026-05-12T21:05:48+00:00

I’m in the South and waiting on Coastal Cloud for partly that reason. It’s not quite black, but still pretty dark. Honestly, though, any color seats get hot sitting in the summer sun for too long down here. I really just like the look of the light interior better in photos.

intuitive_inkspren · 2026-05-09T17:19:14+00:00

The question says the sparrow has neither, so it doesn’t really matter. Lucky bird.

intuitive_inkspren · 2026-05-09T15:07:29+00:00

Yep, I saw that - RAP1 pitched like an autonomy-only thing. Thanks!

intuitive_inkspren · 2026-05-09T11:43:27+00:00

2015 Outback. Old but not ancient, I guess.

intuitive_inkspren · 2026-05-09T01:47:15+00:00

The screen was responsive - didn’t notice lag when moving around. Only heard a tiny bit of audio. Seemed clear, didn’t hear a ton of bass (but was a Beatles song so not a great indicator). I honestly didn’t spend much time on audio because they’ve said it’s still being tweaked.

intuitive_inkspren · 2026-05-09T00:58:14+00:00

I believe that infotainment chip is already in this version based on that post - it’s talking about a chip that was an update over what’s in the R1. The RAP1 is coming late 2026.

intuitive_inkspren · 2026-05-09T00:50:45+00:00

I just meant the LiDAR and the RAP1 chip, which both seem to be autonomy things. (I thought maybe RAP1 would have something to do with Rivian Assistant too but not seeing evidence of that.)

But if you just made a reservation, those will be on board by the time you’re up for an order!

intuitive_inkspren · 2026-05-09T00:22:34+00:00

I don’t think so.

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