🕶️ Elon takes Prime Minister Netanyahu for a Cybertruck spin and interior look! [⚠️ ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS]

[Sirfun]

All surfaces are "wavy", depending on the scale. Even glass will show defects under the correct conditions.

I think Cybertruck will show more of this effect due to the shininess of the bare metal.

It bothers me not.

Anybody point out the wavy panels on the wrapped Cybertrucks yet? I think not!

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[Diehard]

I definitely like the dash on the current CT more than the original but would have loved to get the seats and the yoke back:

 

[cvalue13]

Anybody point out the wavy panels on the wrapped Cybertrucks yet? I think not!

which is is why they’re wrapped (that and panels damaged from shipping)

 

[ÆCIII]

Anybody point out the wavy panels on the wrapped Cybertrucks yet? I think not!

That could be why they wrapped them ...

- ÆCIII

 

[Gurule92]

Is something supposed to happen when I look closely into the iris?

Hypno toad?

 

[cvalue13]

Imagine getting to take a ride in Cybertruck with @elonmusk personally!! Lucky dog,

I love your enthusiasm/perspective

Imagine thinking Netanyahu registers this event at all.

A captain in the Israel’s tier 1 prime Special Forces reconnaissance unit, wounded in combat multiple occasions, went on to double degrees from MIT (but took temp leave to go fight a war real quick), before founding an anti-terrorism consulting firm, before being ambassador to the U.N., leader of opposition party and/or Prime Minister of Israel for the past 30 years (during more/less constant war), with a cat-bird’s seat to sway global geo-politics with only a few words…

… but a CT ride with Musk was fun I’m sure.

 

[Eye of Elon]

Many people DO appreciate and demand refined fit and finish standards, including consistent panel gaps. Some people do check their car's appearance every time they get in and out of it, to make sure there's no dents, possible misaligned doors due to sagging weak hinges, and general peace of mind they have a vehicle with refined workmanship. I as well as other people I know also check the lines of their vehicle for consistency through their side rear view mirrors occasionally as well.

If panel gaps didn't matter, Audi, BMW, and Toyota would make their vehicles a lot sloppier, like legacy auto did before the Japanese market invasion beginning in the late 1970's. Regardless of what people tried to say about the import cars back then, when people would see a Toyota, Nissan/Datson, or Honda - everyone noticed how much better and tighter the doors, hood, and truck lids fit in those cars. The Japanese workmanship at that time actually forced American car makers to 'up their game' on attention to workmanship as part of quality standards.

Fit and finish really do matter, maybe not to you or some people, but still to a great percentage of people - and why not, as refined workmanship should be in a vehicle for the price we're paying.

I've had vehicles with poor workmanship, and I've had vehicles with refined workmanship. I ALWAYS can tell the difference, and once I see something, I Can Never 'Un-See' it.

I made additional comments on this subject in the post linked below:

https://www.cybertruckownersclub.co...wesome-build-quality-fitment.9270/post-177912​

When you have a vehicle with poor workmanship, many people might notice it, but very few will discuss it with you to your face (unless they are comfortable being honest with you). Many more people will talk about those defects behind your back though (and the choice you made). So the workmanship is not just for the owner, as it is also for how the vehicle is a continuous example to others, and how it represents the Brand. That does affect vehicle demand because many people don't want to buy a vehicle that might be fraught with workmanship issues in a design.

With today's manufacturing technology, people expect a refined vehicle - and why shouldn't they?

Tesla had better not allow lapses in their workplace culture for standards of fit and finish, because if they do, the naysayers will have a field day. Elon's already expressed his requirements on the subject, so let's hope they are implemented effectively on the lines.

- ÆCIII

 

[kbolt]

I'm pretty sure the red light is an illuminated button for emergency flashers. A physical switch is required, and this looks to be their solution...

That matches the location of other Tesla vehicles

 

[newwave1331]

I definitely like the dash on the current CT more than the original but would have loved to get the seats and the steering wheel back:

I agree the interior of the release candidate has exceeded the original prototype. Ambient lighting was a great add with the straight lines.

Do you think Elon set the festive color for the PM?

 

[Diehard]

Do you think Elon set the festive color for the PM?

Got no clue on that one but I would trade Ambient lighting with the 6th seat and a yoke in a heartbeat.

 

[Insirt]

Anybody point out the wavy panels on the wrapped Cybertrucks yet? I think not!

This obviously confirms vinyl is more sturdy than steel

 

[Unemployed]

You really got to duck to get into this thing don’t you?

 

[ED_SFO]

I wonder if the hood situation is because it won't clear the BAW if it's sits flush...

 

[Jhodgesatmb]

Nice video, thanks for sharing, Greggertruck! Some observations on the full video:

1) Is this the first Head of State to tour Giga Texas and/or ride in the Cybertruck?
If it is, Prime Minister Netanyahu is leading the way.

2) The Cybertruck ride along with security detail around and following it seems to fit right in, and it is cool.

3) Nice reference to the DeLorean and Back to the Future at 1:35!

4) It was a very nice compliment for Elon Musk from Prime Minister Netanyahu at 2:37.
“This is the future. We’re in it, and ah, Elon has been amazingly generous with his time and his vision, but not only to us, but for humanity. It’s really amazing, nothing short of amazing.”

5) Check out that high speed pass at 3:57!

It was at Fremont. Mountains. Test track.

 

[Jhodgesatmb]

mother thing is, by focusing on the panel gaps folks seem to skip over the meat of Musk’s tolerances comment: not the gaps, but the straightness of the panels

it’s the wavy, funhouse mirror, bit of the engineering that requires more precision to remedy - not the adjustable gaps between panels.

Good pic, sad waviness.

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