What do those of you with Dual Motor Performance R1s think of Sport Mode?

Vincent · 2025-01-15T16:30:42+00:00

Just last month, I dropped off my R1T off at the service center for a winter tire replacement and the SC called back to say that I will need rear dampeners replaced on both sides. Unfortunately, I am at a total of 63k miles, which is past the warranty of 60k miles - passed last month. They quoted me for $4000 for replacement of both rear dampeners. So it left me wondering if I have any recourse, being so close to warranty or if I'm just SOL. The SC did reached out to the regional manager to see if it could be covered under warranty and was 'denied'. I won't lie, it was really frustrating since cause it didn't seem like an issue that was caused by anything I did. I looked up some online articles, hoping to see if anyone has had a similar issue and could provide some guidance but unfortunately, I couldn't see any helpful article online. Eventually, I paid the $4000 to have my truck fixed. It was painful having to spend such a huge amount but I felt like I was left with no choice. Not my best Rivian experience so far but I guess it's all part of the learning process. Was extremely busy that period so I couldn't take pictures of my R1T. I'll ask the SC centre if they took any photos of the truck and share them on my page.

Jaques R1S

New member

Mar 16, 2025

I came across a recent article on the soon-to-be-available OTA Performance upgrade for Dual Motor R1s. It covered a broad set of issues like price, strategy, etc.

Here, I'm hoping to hear what people with Dual Motor Performance R1s think of Sport Mode. My motivation is selfish: I have a regular Dual Motor and am considering the upgrade. I wanted a Dual Motor Performance originally but couldn't get it with the other options I wanted at the time.

In particular:

- How does the driving experience compare? Is the difference mostly just oomph when you hit the accelerator or is it about the handling?

- Do you notice benefits when driving responsibly or only when driving like a hooligan? (I love my R1S but it's heavy and I really don't want to kill anyone.)

- Is it right that Sport Mode only allows you to have the suspension in "Firm"? (I usually use Firm anyway.)

- Any other parameter limitations in Sport Mode? E.g., can you use any level of regen desired?

- What kind of range hit do you see when driving in Sport v. All Purpose?

- Is tire wear more even when using Sport Mode?

- How does Sport Mode compare to Snow Mode?

- Other thoughts on Sport Mode?

Thanks in advance for sharing your thoughts and experiences.

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