At first glance, I thought it was the dumpster.
At first glance, I thought it was the dumpster.
I would rather look at a dumpster
well. Not really but you get it
At least they made a few to sell
It looks totally out of place, like an alien object dropped from the sky.
I do not find the design appealing, but I do think it's kinda badass.
one really fast dumpster
There was one at the Cleveland Auto show, did not look better in the stainless.
Not a very good color match from one body panel to the next.
In reply to stuart in mn :
That's part of the optional dystopian appearance package.
I've been seeing them regularly here in Texas for the last few weeks. People are going to have to learn how to care for the things, a couple of them I've seen look like they were washed with a muddy Scotchbrite.
Cousin_Eddie (Forum Supporter) said:I've been seeing them regularly here in Texas for the last few weeks. People are going to have to learn how to care for the things, a couple of them I've seen look like they were washed with a muddy Scotchbrite.
That could definitely lead to some dissatisfied customers. Once the remove some of the oxide layer they could end up with discoloration or possibly corrosion if the oxide layer was remove by anything the might leave some free iron or non-stainless steel molecules behind.
Funny timing. Just passed one in Orange Beach, AL this morning dropping the kids off at school.....
nderwater said:I do not find the design appealing, but I do think it's kinda badass.
That's a good way of saying it. I don't like it, but admire the chutzpah it took to go all-in on such a polarizing design.
Cousin_Eddie (Forum Supporter) said:I've been seeing them regularly here in Texas for the last few weeks. People are going to have to learn how to care for the things, a couple of them I've seen look like they were washed with a muddy Scotchbrite.
Most people do not understand that being corrosion resistant isn't the same as strong or hard. Lead is really corrosion resistant and has a consistency close to putty.
I've been on the lookout for one, but haven't spotted one yet. I'm curious what my thoughts will be on the styling once I see one in person.
In reply to dj06482 (Forum Supporter) :
Just cross the bridge and you'll see it before you get to the center of town.
I don't have to want something to like it. This this is "interesting".
The lack of a steering column is interesting as it could only be to anyone who has done an engine swap and had to work around the blessed column. The stock 0-60 means this thing will never see an engine swap!
As of two days ago, there's one in the lot at the Tesla repair center on north Research blvd in Austin Texas. Couldn't take a photo since I was driving when I spotted it.
Kreb (Forum Supporter) said:Cousin_Eddie (Forum Supporter) said:I've been seeing them regularly here in Texas for the last few weeks. People are going to have to learn how to care for the things, a couple of them I've seen look like they were washed with a muddy Scotchbrite.
Most people do not understand that being corrosion resistant isn't the same as strong or hard. Lead is really corrosion resistant and has a consistency close to putty.
And as it pertains to stainless steel, corrosion resistance is pretty much the opposite of strength and hardness. The alloys that are best suited to stand up to the elements are also the ones that are the most delicate. I'm curious what stainless alloy they used for those body panels; if it's anything in the 300 series, it will be much more prone to dents and deformation than the regular old rolled sheet steel that everyone else uses. And if it's something like 17-4 or 17-7, expect to see a lot of rusty Cybertrucks driving around out there.
"Elon Musk has confirmed high quality 300 series stainless steel as their engineering team’s material of choice for the Cybertruck."
I'm left feeling like the cybertruck is a part of an elaborate joke that Elon is playing on the rest of the world.
A friend from SoCal sent this the other day.. Not sure if it's actual vandalism or owner trying to be funny...
I don't understand why people aren't getting them wrapped right away.
Should be much easier vs clear issues when removing wraps.
In terms of environmental impact and cost, removing the paint shop in automotive assembly is HUGE.
Plenty of shiny deloreans still out there. I'm excited to see how these bodies hold up.
I agree with the "it's certainly not for me but I find it fascinating" statements.
Is that windshield one piece??!! It's HUUUUUUUUGE. I understand why, obviously it's a byproduct of the design, but holy hell. That's gotta be a tough one to replace, haha.
Interesting video, and a lot of technology that I didn't realize was incorporated into the cyber truck. I am disappointed they spent so much time at the drag strip and skipped over any "truck" stuff.
One interesting tidbit was the Model X vs Model Y discussion at the end.
I wonder if the cyber truck will also be followed by a more conventional looking model that builds market share beyond what the cyber truck generates from its innovation and polarizing looks?
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