Fremont Model Y casting machine

[Blue_Skies]

While I’m trying to be patiently waiting my Model Y order over the next 4 weeks here, if I get to be in the first batch of new Model Y’s made thru this new one piece casting machine Elon’s been talking about...will make the wait more bearable.
However I know likely order may still miss the startup...still can hope. Be curious to know when they start production out of the new casting machine.

 

[Ruffles]

Agreed. I ordered only 4 days before you. I wonder if there will be any way to tell from looking at the cars?

 

[NY_Rob]

I guess that's (one of) the "factory upgrades" they were talking about back in July.

One piece casting should add rigidity, sweet! Hope my MY will be in the new lot....

 

[donot521]

Will the casting machine produce cars with less fitment issues ?

 

[Medic]

Sounds cool, but if the car gets rear ended I'd think it would be a total loss every time. Be interesting to see what the insurance industry thinks about it

 

[LicenseToDrive]

Sounds cool, but if the car gets rear ended I'd think it would be a total loss every time. Be interesting to see what the insurance industry thinks about it

Got my VIN (account page update) after midnight 37XXX so I’m wondering the same thing. Headed to go see if it’s at the SC lot now. Source code was useless. No text like most of you got last week or call from rep. I wonder if you can see it in the fender liners of the rear tires?

 

[DonaldBecker]

Does someone have specific information on the consumer benefit to the single piece casting over connecting left and right side castings?

My impression, mostly from the Munro videos showing the existing parts, is that it's primarily a manufacturing improvement.

 

[NCC81701]

Does someone have specific information on the consumer benefit to the single piece casting over connecting left and right side castings?

Casting means it’ll be cheaper to produce with less room for alignment and figment issues, thus improving quality control and reduce cost (potentially).

 

[Phil Stasik]

I haven't done the research, but I'm wondering if they're really talking about casting -- or is it a forging?

 

[technoz]

Im supposed to pickup our Y today it has a build date of May 31 0083** thinking of passing on this one. Seems to be a very early build would also like those new tail lights. What do you guys think?

 

[magnus61889]

I would pass, especially if you don't need a vehicle immediately.

 

[technoz]

I would pass, especially if you don't need a vehicle immediately.

Thanks Definitely going to pass and switch down to the 19 rims too seeing I am in Chicago with potholes

 

[Mooroo]

Im supposed to pickup our Y today it has a build date of May 31 0083** thinking of passing on this one. Seems to be a very early build would also like those new tail lights. What do you guys think?

you have nothing to lose by going and checking it out. If they took the time to remedy whatever the problem was, you may get a better car than waiting. If it's not perfect, you can always reject delivery

 

[Threader]

Thanks Definitely going to pass and switch down to the 19 rims too seeing I am in Chicago with potholes

Pot hole hell where I'm at up here too. Definately going to keep my M3 winter "18 rims and get some 235/55R18 winter rubber

 

[jbcarioca]

Does someone have specific information on the consumer benefit to the single piece casting over connecting left and right side castings?

My impression, mostly from the Munro videos showing the existing parts, is that it's primarily a manufacturing improvement.

It also reduces costs in both production of the part itself vs multiple piece and in reducing manufacturing costs plus lowering warranty costs, reducing weight as well as other benefits that might be disclosed sometime soon.

 

[sjmcman]

Will be interesting to see if this enhancement started around the same time as the new taillights, and is in the current builds.

 

[NY_Rob]

They might have kept a pretty good stockpile of the 2-piece casting on hand in case there were problems getting the new one-piece casting machine up and running/calibrated. It would be great to know the date or VIN when they actually started incorporating the one-piece casting in MY's.