MOVING A Gen1 R1S COMPACT SPARE TO A Gen2 R1S

Software Update Blocked on Rare So Flo Rivian

JetFalcon · 2025-08-30T08:47:52+00:00

I’m reaching out because my So Flo Customs Rivian (one of only two built) has been out of service for months. The car is fully repaired, but it cannot operate because the service center is refusing to perform a software update required for the airbag that operates the ride height suspension. Despite having a third-party technician with years of experience on-site, the Costa Mesa service center has dismissed their input and continues to block the update. At one point, the lead aggressively approached my technician, their co-workers, and me in an attempt to stop the update. After repeated roadblocks, I felt I had to raise the stakes by asking about escalation to regional managers. The front-line employees’ reactions were striking—they seemed overwhelmed, almost emotional, rather than focusing on innovation or finding a solution. It was clear that the standard processes weren’t allowing them to advocate effectively. I’ve followed all procedures and tried to escalate appropriately, but the update remains stalled. My goal is simply to get the vehicle fully operational while following proper channels. Has anyone successfully navigated flagged vehicles or managed to get similar updates approved? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance

Rivian Mom

Active Wheeler

Oct 31, 2024

When I traded-in my Gen1 R1S to a Gen2 R1S earlier this year, I really wanted to keep the compact spare from my Gen1 R1S. I couldn’t find any details about how to “un-install” this, so I had to figure something out and here’s what I figured out.

So in your “old” R1S that has the spare you want to move:

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How the Gen2 R1S spare wheel well comes. Note no tray.

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Use a utility knife to follow the pre-cut stencil to remove.

1. Remove the entire spare wheel assembly, including the wheel and the tools/ jack insert.

2. Use an M10 socket and remove the four screws holding in post that the spare attaches to. Keep this bracket and the 4 bolts.

3. Set aside the tray that nests above the spare and provides some extra storage, the Gen2 R1S does not include this.

In your new Gen2 R1S:

1. Find the corresponding area that the bracket would attach to. The carpet is pre-cut. Use a utility knife to remove this section of the carpet.

2. Re-attach the mounting post with the (4) M10 bolts.

3. Re-attach the spare to the mounting bracket

4. Insert the tray that you kept from previous R1S.

5. Done!