DIY Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) Using R1S Gadgets

Streaming and other functions without Rivian Connect+

wildlife R1T · 2025-04-03T14:11:49+00:00

I have previously used the streaming capability back when it first came out as well as the hotspot since before Connect+ was a thing. I am trying to get the streaming working again but it seems to have been hidden fully behind the paywall. (Not looking to argue the merits of that system here) I recall after Connect+ came out being able to still use the Hotspot while tethering with my phone, and losing it isn't a big deal other than needing to update my wife's wifi, but I think I remember needing to be on the Hotspot to do casting. My question is, did Rivian remove both of these features to fully behind the connect+ paywall? I thought that if you used phone tethering or if you were connected to WIFI you could use most all of the usual streaming like features of the Rivian? If anyone can recommend how to stream while using tethering I'm sure myself and others without Connect+ would appreciate it.

Rivian Mom

Active Wheeler

Dec 31, 2024

A fellow club member recently shared his experience with removing door dings from his passenger side using a DIY PDR kit. He purchased the kit on Amazon for approximately $100 and watched a few YouTube videos to learn the process.

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This is the link for the kit that he got on Amazon in case anyone might be interested.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C244KQTM?ref=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_P5X2DHGXK3Q1J7HE49GK&ref_=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_P5X2DHGXK3Q1J7HE49GK&social_share=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_P5X2DHGXK3Q1J7HE49GK&peakEvent=1&starsLeft=1&skipTwisterOG=1

The kit includes a hot glue gun with glue, as well as a heat gun to help remove the glue afterwards. To facilitate the process, he utilized the onboard outlet to power the glue gun and the torch to provide extra lighting for his work area.

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After completing the repair, he reported that it worked great and he was able to successfully remove the dent on his first attempt. He is now waiting for touch-up paint to become available in stores to finish the job perfectly.

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Hearing about these kind of experiences, made me realize how nice it is to have so many features of the truck, so close at hand, to help in situations such as this.

DIY Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) Using R1S Gadgets

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