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Touchscreens on Steering Wheel?

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Nov 17, 2013
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Sorry if this has been addressed already, but have the touchscreen steering wheel buttons been removed in the production version of the X like the larger touchscreen and camera mirrors were?
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*cries on the inside*... The coolest parts of the X's tech were removed...

Yes ..like the S. I suspect it was a mix of reasons that did them in. My guess is, as cool as touch screens on wheel were, that they were likely a bit too costly and kinda defeated the point - need to look down for orientation without the tactile feel. I believe the mirrors were a regulatory issue. Didn't know that the display was larger on the proto - but I suspect that it's best to keep that component the same across platforms to keep the cost down (higher volume) and the SW differences across platforms to a minimum (reduces qualification time).
 
Yes ..like the S. I suspect it was a mix of reasons that did them in. My guess is, as cool as touch screens on wheel were, that they were likely a bit too costly and kinda defeated the point - need to look down for orientation without the tactile feel. I believe the mirrors were a regulatory issue. Didn't know that the display was larger on the proto - but I suspect that it's best to keep that component the same across platforms to keep the cost down (higher volume) and the SW differences across platforms to a minimum (reduces qualification time).

All valid points, yet they detract from the "cool factor".
 
It's starting to look more and more like an S with an uglier/bigger exterior IMHO... I was counting on at least a few "cool" features that would set it apart from the S to help justify it... Sadly, I don't think the better HEPA filter falls within that category :biggrin:

Sounds like you've got it all figured out ..almost. Can't go wrong either way IMO. But keep in mind that "ugly" is a relative term ..tastes and opinions vary. Good luck with whatever decision you ultimately make.
 
Apologies in advance to all those that are bored/annoyed with this thread. My final thoughts - OK, they do both have 4 wheels, 5 doors, and optimized for aerodynamics ..but the similarities end there!

I take it back, the steering wheel displays were a terrible idea, not cool! :wink:
 
It's starting to look more and more like an S with an uglier/bigger exterior IMHO... I was counting on at least a few "cool" features that would set it apart from the S to help justify it... Sadly, I don't think the better HEPA filter falls within that category :biggrin:

And the Falcon wing doors and the Big sky panoramic windshield don't count?