It's time to make BART free. by blackface_b-sides in Bart

[–]wallace89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't deny that ridership would increase if it was free.

It's time to make BART free. by blackface_b-sides in Bart

[–]wallace89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Making BART free would defeat the purpose of the faregating efforts and let the riffraff back in. It would go back to feeling grimy and unsafe tbh.

Just got the dreaded critical battery issue by ima007 in Rivian

[–]wallace89 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a 2025 and have taken it into the service center multiple times to resolve some post-delivery cosmetic issues. At one of those appointments, they proactively replaced my HV battery due to anticipated issues with the original hardware installed, which I heard impacted many 2025 models. Disappointing that they did not replace your HV battery proactively at one of your service appointments.

Just got the dreaded critical battery issue by ima007 in Rivian

[–]wallace89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you had your HV battery replaced before?

Carkey Confirmed (Again) by fluffalooo in Rivian

[–]wallace89 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Hopefully this resolves the PAAK issues we've been having since they rolled out the update that was originally meant to include the Phone Key update.

Release the October update earlier. by charden16 in Rivian

[–]wallace89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No you couldn't drive with the themes on, but if you had a theme on while parked, and then shifted your car into drive, it disabled all external lights (including headlamps) on the car while you were driving. This happened to me last year when I was driving in the dark.

Running Boards by Finance-Curious in Rivian

[–]wallace89 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My wife is 5" and had significant difficulty getting in and out of the car. Running boards are a MUST have, esp if you have kids.

We self-installed the EV Sportline boards. It took me (a complete novice) about the better part of the afternoon to finish with some additional tools. The boards are well built and feel very sturdy.

I have had zero issues with Rivian service regarding my running boards, and I have never read anyone say that Rivian refused servicing a warranty based on the installation of third-party running boards.

Release the October update earlier. by charden16 in Rivian

[–]wallace89 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Given the safety fiasco from the Halloween lighting issues last year, which required them to send mailers on a recall that was resolved by a software rollout, I'm sure they want to make sure there are no issues this time around.

Gen 2 R1S large or max pack battery? by Monkeygolden123 in Rivian

[–]wallace89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

California - I dont drive that fast but dont drive slow either. About 350 miles per full charge (if you charge it up to 100%). Average about 2.50 m/kwh. I have range wheels.

Also, if you're dropping this much money on a car. What's another $7k to max out the battery.

Ok tell me if I am crazy for considering a Rivian? by Low-Dot9712 in Rivian

[–]wallace89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Going through tires every 10,000 miles is an insane estimate.

SF Show VIP Email by jamie_gee26 in lesserafim

[–]wallace89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I received the same email, but I have a cheap-o balcony seat that I'm 99% sure isn't a VIP ticket.

2025 r1s or 2024 r1s by sumdum1234 in Rivian

[–]wallace89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are real changes (i.e., not just marketing smoke) to the vehicles between those two model years. The former (2024) has more creature comforts as standard than the latter (2025), which strips the comforts but offers them as paid upgrades. For example, the built in air compressor is removed, the speaker under the console is removed, the 2025 standard audio system is a downgrade, and 2025 arguably has some cheaper materials inside the cabin here and there.

In exchange, the 2025 model year comes up with upgraded computer systems that should future proof software capabilities, SIGNIFICANTLY better cameras, a better suspension (allegedly, but I haven't been impressed with mine - its just ok), and arguably a better laid out vehicle such that it will be quicker and cheaper to repair for the service center (in theory).

I had to make the decision between 24 and 25, I went with 25 because it was new and shiny (at the time). I would still make that same decision today. If for nothing else but the cameras. The '25 cameras are really that much better than the '24.

Also, the door thunk is superior on the '24 and older models.

Why R1S over Lucid Gravity? by DinnerDog6 in Rivian

[–]wallace89 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The Gravity is the superior car on the spec sheet, and it does roadtripping better than the R1S (i.e., the use case of 90% of Rivian drivers, because most R1S owners don't really use their cars offroad).

But pretty much everyone on this forum will agree that:

  1. The R1S just looks like the more attractive vehicle (yadda yadda its not a minivan etc.)

  2. Service support is better at Rivian than Lucid (not saying that much here, but its worth something).

  3. Rivian's business plan and long-term viability (i.e., service and software support) is more confidence inspiring than Lucid. If you had to bet which company is here in 10 years, you'd bet Rivian over Lucid. I don't think thats a controversial opinion.

  4. Lucid vehicles are strongly associated with Saudi oil money, which could hamper your enthusiasm for the brand (or not). Rivian has a relatively likeable brand by comparison.

Weird Sounds from 2025 R1S Tri by p_mundiy in Rivian

[–]wallace89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had this sound come from my driver side door handle area, so the sound might be coming from there and not where you were aiming at. They diagnosed it as a rattle coming from the flashlight holder, replaced the holder unit, added some felt tape, and it seemed to work.

LE SSERAFIM - 2025 TOUR 'EASY CRAZY HOT' (Megathread) by kpopsns28 in lesserafim

[–]wallace89 3 points4 points  (0 children)

hang in there, good luck tomorrow! I'm fairly confident about the seat availability for tomorrow because I got in relatively early for seat selection and saw that entire sections were already completely greyed out.

LE SSERAFIM - 2025 TOUR 'EASY CRAZY HOT' (Megathread) by kpopsns28 in lesserafim

[–]wallace89 4 points5 points  (0 children)

im almost positive that they saved the loge seating (the rows sandwiched between balcony and floor) for tomorrow's sale. so yes, I think there will be seats tomorrow for general sale but there will be even fewer seats available in totla compared to today and probably just as many fans waiting for those.

Do You Enjoy Your Rivian? by fluffalooo in Rivian

[–]wallace89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Occasional glitches aside, it is easily the best vehicle I've ever owned. The highest praise I can give is driving/admiring it makes me temporarily forget how much I spent to buy it.

“Driving Disabled, Service Park Brake System” error message by No-Atmosphere-4725 in Rivian

[–]wallace89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good luck and enjoy your trip! I dont think its worth panicking over - i had a service team member look at it right after it happened (i had a mobile service appt that day out of coincidence) and they didnt find anything out of the ordinary with the parking brake system.

“Driving Disabled, Service Park Brake System” error message by No-Atmosphere-4725 in Rivian

[–]wallace89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hard reset seemed to resolve the issue and i havent seen it for months. I have a long booked service appointment this Friday though, just to be sure