The Frunk

[doug]

This is a fun photo:

https://picasaweb.google.com/110873...id=hvgI9qSmbabIM0qdGMdICA#5662391319935590450

 

[Iz]

It is a 5 + 2 + 1 with "+1" not very comfortable :biggrin:

 

[TEG]

What do you put in the 'frunk'? 'Frunkage'? 'S-Cargo'?

 

[NigelM]

What do you put in the 'frunk'? S-Cargo'?

No, that would slow you down!

 

[neroden]

Looks like you *have* to remove that plastic panel to refill the washer fluid. Sigh. I have to do that startlingly often.

I'm trying to figure out the drainage pattern for the windshield, but I'd probably have to see an actual car to properly understand it. A relative recently had a car completely trashed ($8000 repair) when the windshield drainage got clogged, so it's been on my mind.

 

[W.Petefish]

What do you put in the 'frunk'? 'Frunkage'? 'S-Cargo'?

'S-Cargo' ... *snicker**snicker* Nice one.

 

[TEG]

No, that would slow you down!

Yeah... down to a snail's pace...

 

[Lloyd]

Should we call it a "froot" (front + boot) for our friends in GB?

 

[rabar10]

"Look at the size of the turbo on that thing!"

 

[smoothoperator]

I wonder if you can fit a donut spare in there...never felt comfortable taking a car on a long road trip with just "run flat" tires or a can of tire sealant

 

[NigelM]

Should we call it a "froot" (front + boot) for our friends in GB?

That started a whole thread here, which is enough to make anyone cry for mercy.....

 

[vfx]

About face jam-jar wellybob?

Or in Oz it might be a bit of a choowallagong gatta windi.

I could be in trouble for this though.
Disparaging the boot is a bootable offense. It's one of their proudest traditions.

 

[Jaff]

I think we need to contact the Suburban Auto Group and have them set up a "Frunk Monkey" option...think about it...can supply security, medical assistance, and even cure range anxiety (by pushing your vehicle)! :wink:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8avOiTUcD4Y

 

[bonnie]

I think we need to contact the Suburban Auto Group and have them set up a "Frunk Monkey" option...think about it...can supply security, medical assistance, and even cure range anxiety (by pushing your vehicle)! :wink:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8avOiTUcD4Y

Business opportunity.

 

[gg_got_a_tesla]

Best picture I've seen of the frunk so far (from Tesla's FB page) :smile:

 

[doug]

Oddly disturbing...

 

[strider]

Best picture I've seen of the frunk so far (from Tesla's FB page) :smile:

View attachment 3232

LOL. I have that same picture w/ my baby in there. Menlo store and everything

 

[NigelM]

Frunk doubles as a mobile playpen.....

 

[Todd Burch]

Does anyone know if the frunk can be opened from the outside, like a typical hatchback?

It'd be nice to at least be able to open the frunk/hatch with the smartphone app. I'll probably be using the frunk for groceries, if nothing other than to stir up conversation when people see me stuffing milk and bread into my "engine" . It'd be nice to unlatch it on the way to the car instead of having to open it from inside the car.

 

[Albern]

Does anyone know if the frunk can be opened from the outside, like a typical hatchback?

It'd be nice to at least be able to open the frunk/hatch with the smartphone app. I'll probably be using the frunk for groceries, if nothing other than to stir up conversation when people see me stuffing milk and bread into my "engine" . It'd be nice to unlatch it on the way to the car instead of having to open it from inside the car.

When I visited the Red Beta S at the Toronto tour it looked like it could only be open from the inside via the touchscreen. There was no handles to indicate that it could be opened from the outside. I'd be really surprised if you couldn't open the frunk via the mobile app.

Here's some detailed shots I've been meaning to post. (Sorry if the pics aren't the greatest, I'm just a simple point and shoot kinda guy).

Notice the two latches fore and aft of the seal

Interior emergency release button.

Funny thing about the Beta in particular. Sometimes you had to press the frunk open button twice on the touch screen as only the fore latch would open but not the aft. Also, when closing the hood most people would get the aft latch first but soon realize that the fore latch has yet to lock the hood in place.