What features would get you to upgrade your existing Cybertruck to a newer model?

[bigcong]

the foam is supposed to arrive today. Will update once tested.



not a bad idea...

If the sliding tonneau and roof top can made with solar panel would be even better.

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[bigcong]

Tesla auto wipers have sucked since my first Model S in 2016. It's been a consistent complaint and ridiculous considering the fix is a $5 rain sensor standard on every other vehicle.

Anyone remember "Deep Rain", the AI that Elon promised was going to finally fix this all the way back in 2019? Six years later and the problem remains.

I think part of the problem is the cars being designed in dry California as opposed to rainy Seattle.

I was so bothered by light rain waiting at red lights and wiper is swipe at full speed.

 

[kdn]

I would only upgrade if they offered FS owners FREE SUPERCHARGING. And then it would have to be a reasonable price.

 

[Ranger George]

Solar PV tonneau

 

[hemiarch]

Solar PV tonneau

Me too. Let’s talk about this for a second. Let’s say they offered this as an aftermarket option that adds 5 miles a day when it’s sunny. So not great but still something.
How much would you all be willing to pay for that?
I paid $3.5k for terrestrial armor.
So for me, maybe $5k-$6k?

 

[TickTock]

A lot of good suggestions but many are address-able after-market so wouldn't push me to buy a new truck. My list of things that would make me consider replacing the truck are:

• Hide the wiper solution (currently BAW) when not in use
• Move the rear camera off the tailgate (maybe to the left corner by the turn signal)
• Move the front camera assembly all the way to the top of the windshield. I know they brought it forward so the BAW could reach it. They would need some other wiper solution but it looks like such a kludge as it is.
• Tire storage that doesn't take up bed space or reduce range
• more rear steer (tighter turning radius)
• Steel reinforced frame<->hitch

 

[CybertruckDV]

Let me know if you test this one, its actually a good idea to seal the other end better.

I got the backer rod in. Haven't tested it yet. But it looks promising. Dust might not be able to get in, or at least minimal. Water, might seep down through it if it pools like if it's parked and it's raining. If truck is moving, water might get washed away first by wind before it seeps through... There are gaps at both ends of the top of the tailgate when closed that you can probably add some stick on weather seal, so I don't think it's gonna be 100% water sealed but better than nothing.

 

[hemiarch]

I got the backer rod in. Haven't tested it yet. But it looks promising. Dust might not be able to get in, or at least minimal. Water, might seep down through it if it pools like if it's parked and it's raining. If truck is moving, water might get washed away first by wind before it seeps through... There are gaps at both ends of the top of the tailgate when closed that you can probably add some stick on weather seal, so I don't think it's gonna be 100% water sealed but better than nothing.

What did you use as the rod?

 

[kpanda17]

Car door edge protector and foam backer rod.

You insert that in the removable panel above the tonneau cover where the water gets in. You'll see a weather seal in there but that's not enough, reinforce it with the edge protector. I've tested it and no dust and water got in. I've washed my truck with a pressure washer and offroaded on the dirt roads and nothing got in.

Also, the seal at the end of the tonneau where it touches the tailegate? Insert a 3/8" foam backer rod in the hollow seal. It will tighten the seal between the tonneau and the tailgate when closed. I haven't tested this one but it looks like it would work.

Can you drop a photo here showing car door edge protector installed?

I get the backer rod, saw that install video

 

[CybertruckDV]

What did you use as the rod?

foam backer rod. Large size. Amazon has it.

 

[CybertruckDV]

Can you drop a photo here showing car door edge protector installed?

I get the backer rod, saw that install video

You may want to put another weather seal under where the edge protectoe would seat to prop it up more. I think without it’s fine. Try it first without the addl seal under. I already have the weather seal in there when I tried the other solution. I didnt remove it when I did the edge protector solution.

 

[hemiarch]

You may want to put another weather seal under where the edge protectoe would seat to prop it up more. I think without it’s fine. Try it first without the addl seal under. I already have the weather seal in there when I tried the other solution. I didnt remove it when I did the edge protector solution.

That looks fantastic and may be the first solution I’ve seen that would work with the cybertent and have to remove the aeroflap repeatedly. Has it really substantially improved your waterproofing?
Does it not allow the flap to sit quite flush or is that just the angle it’s shot at?

 

[LeeS]

1. Quad Motor
2. Folding midgate
3. Multifunction tailgate

As for the tonneau track, just lock the tonneau in position while the midgate is down, let it stay covering the bed, let it stay stowed.

 

[That Beast Mode]

I got the backer rod in. Haven't tested it yet. But it looks promising. Dust might not be able to get in, or at least minimal. Water, might seep down through it if it pools like if it's parked and it's raining. If truck is moving, water might get washed away first by wind before it seeps through... There are gaps at both ends of the top of the tailgate when closed that you can probably add some stick on weather seal, so I don't think it's gonna be 100% water sealed but better than nothing.

Nice, got any pics of it? Keep us updated on the results..

 

[That Beast Mode]

Can you drop a photo here showing car door edge protector installed?

I get the backer rod, saw that install video

Which install video are you referring to?

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