Possible support for cut top steering wheel theory / interesting gesture controls in Model 3?

[Jayc]

This guy's has been on point with misleading thread titles lately.

At least it's a positive point for collective discussion here rather than doom and gloom tesla news from expert investors and automotive pundits which is what we get outside of the forum.

 

[eisbock]

At least it's a positive point for collective discussion here rather than doom and gloom tesla news from expert investors and automotive pundits which is what we get outside of the forum.

The pessimist is never disappointed!

 

[ohmman]

mod note: title slightly adjusted to reflect speculative nature.

 

[DrivingTheFuture]

Thread title: "Further Confirmation of cut top steering wheel / interesting gesture controls in Model 3"

I would not describe that Panasonic video as providing "Further confirmation" that the Model 3 will have that steering wheel style or that it will have gesture controls. At this point there is no confirmation from Tesla at all as to what the production Model 3 driver interface will consist of except for the fact that the horizontal center display will be standard. That was stated by the Tesla test ride drivers at the Model 3 reveal. Nothing else has been "confirmed" beyond Elon's suggestive tweet saying the prototype Model 3 steering wheel is not the production steering wheel design and that the controls would be like a "spaceship", whatever that means.

Instead I would describe that video as "New Panasonic advanced driver interface video suggests future direction for Tesla".

This thread title is misleading in my opinion.

:Retreats into corner with tail between legs:

 

[DrivingTheFuture]

mod note: title slightly adjusted to reflect speculative nature.

The great @ohmman hath spoken and exercised his insurmountable power

 

[DrivingTheFuture]

This guy's has been on point with misleading thread titles lately.

Don't worry I won't be posting again... I've had enough

 

[DrivingTheFuture]

Thread title: "Further Confirmation of cut top steering wheel / interesting gesture controls in Model 3"

I would not describe that Panasonic video as providing "Further confirmation" that the Model 3 will have that steering wheel style or that it will have gesture controls. At this point there is no confirmation from Tesla at all as to what the production Model 3 driver interface will consist of except for the fact that the horizontal center display will be standard. That was stated by the Tesla test ride drivers at the Model 3 reveal. Nothing else has been "confirmed" beyond Elon's suggestive tweet saying the prototype Model 3 steering wheel is not the production steering wheel design and that the controls would be like a "spaceship", whatever that means.

Instead I would describe that video as "New Panasonic advanced driver interface video suggests future direction for Tesla".

This thread title is misleading in my opinion.

What will you give me if I end up being a prophet?

 

[DrivingTheFuture]

Agreed. But couldn't drive by wire make complete turns of the steering wheel unnecessary?

Exactly.

 

[DrivingTheFuture]

Where is proof of the title of this thread.

Sounds like a click bait title.

So just out of curiosity, what do I have to gain from coming up with click bait titles? On YouTube I could gain from more views, or if I posted a link to my website or blog... But I truly could care less how many "clicks" I get on these forums. Just a year and a half ago this used to be a place you could come for casual conversation on all things Tesla... It seems that is changing...

 

[DrivingTheFuture]

Mod... please delete thread...

 

[BluestarE3]

I can't see how a steering wheel with no top section would be very widely accepted. I don't see it being very practical. It might look cool but that'll only last until you try to actually make a turn with it.

Yeah, some of us old-timers were taught and still practice hand-over-hand steering when making turns, so a completely round steering wheel is a must.

I know, with full autonomy, a steering wheel becomes irrelevant, but we're not there yet!

 

[ohmman]

So just out of curiosity, what do I have to gain from coming up with click bait titles?

Should I discontinue your clicks-for-loot scheme? You still have a huge check due..

 

[msanborn08]

Only way a U shape wheel makes sense is if the steering ratio was something crazy and a 90 degree turn could be done with with just a cross arm movement. I think the mass market driver this car is going to be targeted to is not going to want that. I'd take a flat bottom maybe, but U.... No thanks! Just project the HUD higher please.