Crossbar Stains: Looking for a solution

Rivian's Battery Estimation hasn't been the Most Accurate

Rivian Blue · 2025-04-01T08:59:34+00:00

Ever since I got my R1S, I've noticed that the battery range estimation hasn't been the best. Driving a Tesla for the last 3 years, it never had this kind of issue. During my last trip, the driver display shows 255mi remaining. My total trip (including 2 destinations) is 160mi so I believed I should be able to make it easily with a nice cushion. But the center display showed that I would arrive at first destination with 4mi remaining, and run out before the second destination! I knew this was false so I made the drive anyway, and arrived at second destination with 50mi remaining. If I understand correctly, the driver display range is simply the total rated range multiplied by SOC. That makes sense here, since my vehicle is rated for 370mi, 255mi is 68.9%. Coming from Tesla, I expect the number shown in the center display should account for factors like elevation, wind, traffic speed, etc. It's sad that my own mental estimation is better than Rivian's.

Rivian Blue

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Dec 9, 2024

Earlier this week I washed my R1S and used 3D Bug Remover. I have had great results with this product until this wash. The issue was not with the paint on my R1S, but rather the crossbars.

I had a ton of bugs on the grill and noticed a fair amount on the front crossbar too. After hitting all relevant concentrations of bug, I finished my wash and upon drying the vehicle I noticed staining on the aluminum crossbars. So far I have tried:

- Vinegar & Water solution
- Straight cleaning Vinegar
- Lemon + Salt salve
- Mother's Mag & Aluminum Polish

Some people might say it's not a big deal but I'm someone who pays a lot of attention to details and this is a detail that I certainly don't like. Also, the fact that it's noticable too is something that doesn't sit well with me and that's why I'm looking for a solution for it. I don't want to end up getting new crossbars cause of this issue and I really hope it doesn't get to that point. Anyone have any detailing or pro tips to help remedy this?

Crossbar Stains: Looking for a solution

Rivian Blue

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