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  1. strider

    Out of Spec doing a Cybertruck vs. R1T vs. Lightning vs. Silverado EV cross country race. Who wins?

    If they were able to get a 4WT it would have been no contest.
  2. strider

    So much for Tesla's no resale clause - 11 Cybertrucks currently on Ebay

    But there's no reason to pay $200k to get one "right now". 4 wheel steering is not new. GM has had it for decades on trucks. Porsche as well. Tesla has some of the worst suspension in the business (ride quality and robustness) so copying anything they've done would be a step backwards...
  3. strider

    Work in progress: stalks on 2021 Model S. (and optional round-y wheel)

    That would imply that Elon/Tesla made a mistake and that the change was purely for cost reasons and not for improved functionality. I'm still shocked that they reversed course on the stupid yoke. A rare admission...... They are definitely missing out on sales because of this. My wife is...
  4. strider

    The 2 Best Days In a Plaid Owner’s Life

    My 2022 MXP has also been flawless. I am still salty about the horn. It will be interesting to see if Tesla will make good on Elon's promise that even the older cars "have the hardware." I knew that wasn't true when I replaced the absolutely stupid yoke w/ a Hansshow wheel after weeks of...
  5. strider

    real time range WOW

    MX and CT are both much more sensitive to speed than other Teslas due to their large size/frontal area. The aerodynamic penalty for going fast is much larger on those vehicles. Anyone getting anywhere close to rated range in an MX or CT is driving slowly. My lifetime average in my MXP (25k...
  6. strider

    Range, Tesla vs Others

    While not illegal, Tesla is by far the most "optimistic" EV vendor. Here are the results of Car and Driver's real world testing from: https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a44676201/ev-range-epa-vs-real-world-tested/ It also gets WAY worse with the less aerodynamic cars. I can get pretty...
  7. strider

    CT road trip

    Hasn't been done for a CT that I know of. Would require someone to make a 48V version (use a 48V motor) or have a step-down transformer (not that hard to make). I think the bigger problem w the CT will be how to mount it to a unibody without damaging anything. A large plow puts some serious...
  8. strider

    TFL is getting an AWD Cybertruck Foundation

    I thought their Silverado EV vs F-150 ICE towing video was good. I didn't feel any bias on that one. It looked like a valid side-by-side real world test and they posted all of the data. I would like to see another towing test vs a Lightning and/or an F-150 ICE.
  9. strider

    Launch is Imminent

    So you know how this stuff works. Idk. I'm sure it's common for people like electricians to have seen people do stupid things over the years that they assume everyone is going to do stupid things. But in fact that really isn't the case. Considering the number of people, homes, and electrical...
  10. strider

    Launch is Imminent

    Volts x Amps = kW. The Ford has a 7.2kW inverter and the CT has a 9.6kW inverter built in. Therefore the Ford will provide 240V/30A and the CT will provide 240V/40A. It won't run our HVAC but we have a wood stove for the winter and a pool for the summer. Besides, HVAC would run the battery...
  11. strider

    Launch is Imminent

    Interesting. I didn't realize that electrons know the gender of the plug that they are flowing through. This must be some new physics. You are exactly correct that the truck will work like a generator. Switching off your main breaker and/or pulling your meter does the same thing as a...
  12. strider

    CyberTruck (CT) waiting room

    Yeah, the process certainly seems odd. I have an 1127 reservation, have been a customer for 13 years, and have not head anything either. I thought I read that they were rolling them out based on geography related to SC training. Idk. It'll come when it comes.
  13. strider

    Launch is Imminent

    Yes, in order to get full power you need all of the dedicated hardware. But the CT has a 240V/9.6kW inverter in the bed. Lightning has a 240V/7.2kW inverter in the bed. I can build a cable with 2 male 14-50 plugs on it, plug one into the CT and plug the other end into a 14-50 outlet in my...
  14. strider

    How many of you will/may transition to CyberTruck?

    You can see in my signature that I have owned a variety of Teslas for the past 13 years as well as a Volvo EV for ~6 months while waiting on my MXP. You've been here....let's see....7 weeks? Um, ok, yeah. I've literally been on this board for 13 years longer than you have. I have test...
  15. strider

    Launch is Imminent

    My issue w/ the Rivian (besides being coyote ugly) is that it doesn't have V2H. They say that they are working on it but it will take a separate and expensive box. I like that the CT and F-150 have 240V plugs with built-in inverters in the bed (though I do wish the Ford had 40A like the CT...
  16. strider

    Cybertruck launch

    Tesla is an emotional subject for some people. For some they wrap environmentalism, investing acumen, and other aspects of their self-worth into their car. This prevents them from looking at a Tesla as "just a vehicle." To them, if you say negative things about Tesla they take it personally...
  17. strider

    Cybertruck launch

    At the delivery event they stated 250kW. We don't know what the charge curve looks like so no idea how long it can sustain that rate. We are sure that the pack has the ability to split internally to charge at 400V (Porsche and other 800V packs already do this - it's not a secret).
  18. strider

    How many of you will/may transition to CyberTruck?

    Munro is a paid consultant and everything he says should be viewed through that lens. Chevy has had 4WS for decades and the Hummer EV comes with it now. It's the same as the Refresh S/X. It's only there in case the big screen dies or locks up. It is painfully slow to use regularly. You have...
  19. strider

    Launch is Imminent

    Most of things are also available on the Lightning. SC network, remote climate control, etc. Car and Driver and I believe Edmunds do real world range tests so once CTs make it into the hands of those folks we will have some better data. But the fact is that Tesla is the clear winner for...
  20. strider

    Cybertruck launch

    Having been a Tesla customer for over 13 years now, I can tell you the list of things that Elon has said there weren't true is long and distinguished. They haven't gotten him yet. Now if someone dies because they thought their CT was bulletproof does that raise the stakes? I guess, but people...
  21. strider

    Window Pops Up When Opening Door...Why?

    Creep mode has been gone for a while. As long as they didn't stab the accelerator with their foot as they were leaning over they'd be fine. As for practicing, did you watch the event? I don't think they rehearsed anything ;)
  22. strider

    500 mile range? LOL

    To be fair, the Roadster prototype did/does exist and it has 2 S/X 100kWh batteries stacked one on top of the other. They needed that many cells in order to be able to get the performance they wanted with reasonable per-cell discharge rates. Thank you for bringing this up. This part has...
  23. strider

    Cybertruck launch

    The Ford Lightning. More capable, speed is a wash vs the Dual Motor CT, and the Ford will handle better off road. I expected the top of the line to be $100k (I am on record saying that here on TMC for years now) but I did expect it to have 500 miles of range for that price. Instead Tesla both...
  24. strider

    Window Pops Up When Opening Door...Why?

    The cars were probably new to the driver's as well. My guess is that they didn't put the vehicle in park so they would either have to punch the screen a couple of times to unlock the door or they could just reach over and push the button to open it. I have this issue when doing school drop off...
  25. strider

    Will The Revolutionary Tesla Windshield Wiper Debut On The Cybertruck?

    Which works great unless you are towing something that is wider than the tow vehicle. The cameras are in the wheel arch. There will be a huge blindspot next to the trailer that the camera cannot see. That is why modern trucks have telescoping mirrors for towing. I guarantee you that neither...
  26. strider

    Launch is Imminent

    So I'm still thinking about it. I don't want to do anything rash and will wait to let it all sink in. Tesla hasn't emailed me to order so I still have time. Also, I don't NEED a truck. We have a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel that is our farm vehicle. It hauls any trailer I need and with...
  27. strider

    What will you do with your Cybertruck reservation?

    If an X will do your mission, then you aren't actually in the market for a truck. What am I missing? @T3SLAROD has a truck already. There are still good deals on Lightnings if you want one. Ford is offering $7,500 in incentives plus dealers are knocking off more. A dealer near me has a...
  28. strider

    Should those who have ordered Cybertruck reorder again?

    Just be patient. Although the current webpage let's you choose a "configuration" you are still just making a refundable reservation, not an order. No one (except the people who took delivery today) have an actual ORDER for a CT.
  29. strider

    Can't find cybertruck reservation

    Agreed. Go to your account on Tesla.com. My CT doesn't show up in my app but it does on tesla.com. If it's still not there, maybe in your haste to reserve you made a typo with your email? Although as I type that, you did get the confirmation email so nevermind :(. You should be able to...
  30. strider

    Help me with Pre-Refresh MX Models

    Thank you all! Hmm, this will actually make this easier as she thinks her current car is leather but as a 2018 it isn't. So I think a 2020 will be ideal for her. Those still have the traditional vertical screen with Mercedes steering wheel and switch gear right?
  31. strider

    Launch is Imminent

    It's going to have the exact same software as the Refresh S/X. I appreciate you relating your direct experience. I haven't followed any X/Y towing threads to know if Tesla's are smarter about range estimations when towing. I recall that Ford made a big deal about how the truck will learn your...
  32. strider

    Help me with Pre-Refresh MX Models

    Thank you. So wait, are you saying that her 2018 MS100D is vegan vinyl?
  33. strider

    Help me with Pre-Refresh MX Models

    Hi everyone. My wife currently drives a 2018 MS100D. I have a 2022 MXP. She likes the space in my car but hates the Refresh interior. She wants stalks, a vertical screen, and leather seats. What years should I be looking at? I assume a Raven would be best but did those still have leather...
  34. strider

    Launch is Imminent

    It's not like saying that at all. Both of those vehicles exist and can be directly compared. The only reason my comparison is "on paper" is that the CT does not yet exist. But as details are being leaked, the consensus is that the production CT will much closer to the Lightning than to the...
  35. strider

    Launch is Imminent

    Based on the rapidly diminishing specs on the CT, Lightning V1 is stacking up pretty well against the rumored consensus of CT. Literally the only things that are (assumed) better in the CT is 4 wheel steering and acceleration of the tri-motor. CT Real world range will be lower, frunk is much...
  36. strider

    Can't find cybertruck reservation

    The configuration that you "reserved" has nothing to do with what you will end up ordering nor when you receive your invitation to configure/order. It will be done by reservation number and geography. Then if you order a configuration that they aren't building your order will sit. Tesla will...
  37. strider

    X Frunk is stuck!

    Can you try lifting it and then click the button to open it again? Maybe if you have upward pressure on it when the latch cycles it'll pop open?
  38. strider

    WHEN do you think Tesla will be given the (nota) key to your Cyber(nota)truck? I'll go first.

    So.... you are new here. Batteries are the limiting factor, not motors. Assuming they use the same size pack, Tesla will ship high margin (tri motors) first. If the tri motor uses a larger pack, they may ship duals first as they can ship more trucks with a given battery cell production rate...
  39. strider

    Thoughts on Pickup Truck Beds

    Ramp is not present in the RC models. "Leaked" specs from yesterday: Overall length: 18.6 feet Overall width (no mirrors): 79.9" Overall height (medium setting): 70.5" Wheelbase: 143" curb weights2 motor 6,670 Ibs 3 motor 6,890 lbs Tow rating 11,000lbs Max tongue: 1,110lbs Bed length length...
  40. strider

    Launch is Imminent

    Well, I am thinking about using it for powering my house in case of an outage so the continuous rating is more important. I am not interested in spending thousands of dollars for a dedicated V2H solution - in the past 7 years we have only lost power once and that was for less than a day. I can...
  41. strider

    Launch is Imminent

    It would be nice if CT had outlets in the frunk but a 50A in the bed is a huge improvement over the 30A in the F-150. I hope it has a full 9.6kW inverter. I can easily run my house off of that. Just need a male-male 14-50 cable and can plug into one of the garage outlets that I used for...
  42. strider

    Cybertruck sighting in the Littleton, CO

    Delivery event is supposed to be later this month - 30th I think. That will be a handful of trucks to insiders. But hopefully we will learn the final specs, pricing, etc.
  43. strider

    Ok... I was DD last night and drove my friends around in one of their Ioniq5's.... Couple features I want in my Tesla now

    Wait, what? I just went to Tesla's website and configured a 3 and a Y. There is no option to add FM radio. I know they killed AM a while ago but that was due to bad reception/interference from the drive system. But we've had 2 MS and 1 MX and all have FM radio.
  44. strider

    Cybertruck Very Popular Topic On Rivian Forum

    Oh yes, it was absolutely done to be distinctive and (they hoped) iconic. Unfortunately they tried too hard and went too far. IMO they should have gone with the diamond pattern that is their logo. The nostril look on the Rivian is just a colossal miss.
  45. strider

    Launch is Imminent

    Every day it is looking like the production CT will dramatically miss the expectations that were set at the launch. We probably aren't going to get 500 miles of range. Prices will likely be higher. The frunk is going to be smaller than the F-150. I'm worried about whether there will be...
  46. strider

    How many of you will/may transition to CyberTruck?

    It's not that we don't believe, it's because Tesla CANNOT DO IT. 4680 production is nowhere near where Tesla thought it would be. The Plaid+ was killed because the cells didn't (don't) exist. Elon's excuse about no demand was BS to hide the fact that the 4680 production is way behind. His...
  47. strider

    Cybertruck Very Popular Topic On Rivian Forum

    Everything about the Rivian is perfectly conventional and well-executed, until you get to the grill. It doesn't fit with the rest of the vehicle. It's like inserting a kazoo into a Mozart symphony. As soon as I look at it I cringe - it just rubs me the wrong way. FWIW I had the same reaction...
  48. strider

    Which tires did your refresh Model X come with?

    Cool. I changed my vote. Yeah, I could have replaced them with 255s but I have had some issues with the front pushing in corners and triggering traction control so I'm hoping that the slightly wider tires will help.
  49. strider

    Which tires did your refresh Model X come with?

    My 2022 Plaid 20" came with Pilot Latitude 3 with a front size of 255/45-20 when 265/45-20 is listed in the manual for the US. 255 is listed in the manual for Mexico. I think Tesla was/is shipping whatever tires the manufacturers can deliver. After 20k miles the Latitudes are toast - I'm...
  50. strider

    A few out in Quartzite AZ at the big SpC... PICS..

    Everyone keeps saying it's smaller. Has anyone actually measured one of these RCs out in the wild?