My First Ever Rivian 3D Print Made By Me: Printed a Shroud To Keep My Rivian Parts From Rotating

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

Jan 24, 2025

I'm a bit astonished and also very happy with my first ever 3D print. Wanted to design a "shroud" to keep the parts from rotating. Which would allow printing "directional" accessories, or pieces with an extension/offset to the side or forward that would just flop/twist around in whatever direction a force was applied.

This requires fairly specific geometry to "lock-in" around the front and sides, and into the little divots where the metal loop meets the "front" of the cargo tie-down, angles and curves. So I sat down and modeled directly to the scan and printed a single sample.

It fits PERFECTLY, there's not even a fraction of a mm of "give" or twist. It locked in perfectly first try. The tolerances are PERFECT. I'm astonished. It actually works.

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Cost of the scanner is entirely justified. This is an absolute game-changer to know "I want to make something that fits into X" or "I want to make something that X can fit into" - and then you scan X, model/design to it, print, and it just works, or at least is so close you can dial it in almost instantly opens the door to making/printing so many more things. Couldn't be happier.

Below is the link that I used to make my print in case anyone is interested. Happy Printing!