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  1. swengl

    Improvements needed when FSD is not working

    I only have one major gripe about the CT (really any FSD enabled Tesla): If FSD has issues where it disables the ability to use any assistance features (FSD, TACC, park assist, etc) there needs to be an option to use "dumb" cruise control (as in you set a speed and the vehicle goes that speed...
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    Future (software) enhancement wish list?

    What would you like to see in the future that could be accomplished using the OTA updates? I'll go first: 1) When I put the turn signal on, I would still like to be able to see the view from the rear view camera on the screen. I ride with the tonneau closed all of the time and I rely on...
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    Near miss - ran over deer

    This is about as close a call as you can get. On Wednesday, I was driving just before dark along a stretch of road that I routinely see deer along. I spotted the deer and it initially looked like it was turning away from the road and then abruptly changed its mind. The result: the deer ran...
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    Convince me that the Gateway install should cost $6,000

    I received a quote by a Tesla certified installer for $6,000 for just the installation of the "Tesla Whole Home Backup Gateway 3v installation". The quote also included the travel costs ($500) and reworking the existing panel to concentrate the critical circuits into one of the two 200A boxes...
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    Generation 1 HPWC not working with Cybertruck

    Has anyone seen this? We have a '15 S85D and a '23 MYLR that charge just fine on the charger I bought with the S. When I plug the CT in, the port immediately lights up red and there are errors on the screen about the charging hardware. I can use both mobile chargers (S and CT), but I'm only...
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    Stealth mode (mute pedestrian warning speaker sound)?

    Has anyone heard of plans to be able to mute/disable the pedestrian speaker when you are off-road / on private property? I plan to use my truck on the farm and I do quite a bit of hunting there and the ability to glide down the trails without unnecessary noise would be a huge bonus during...
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    Funny comments/questions about the Cybertruck

    I think it would be amusing to hear what the general public is saying/asking when they first see a Cybertruck. And.....go!
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    I was checking my Cybertruck reservation today......

    When I tried to use my phone app, I was able to swipe over to the Cybertruck and I see the blue button labeled "Go to Account". When I click on it, it takes to the Tesla.com website. When I go directly to the website within a browser, and click on the CT icon, I get this (definitely a first...
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    Weight limit for roof?

    Has anyone seen official numbers in terms of how much weight the CT will support on each of the 4 mounting points spaced along each edge of the vehicle? I know the weight limits for the crossbars that Tesla is planning to sell (220 lbs per set of crossbars), but is that the absolute limit for...
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    4680 production progress

    It looks like they hit a new milestone in Texas. https://electrek.co/2023/10/11/tesla-4680-battery-cell-production-breakthrough/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=florin1394%2Fmagazine%2FTesla+Magazine
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    Potential Cybertruck batteries at Giga Texas

    Even if this isn't specifically for the CT, what are your thoughts on what battery options will be available? https://www.teslarati.com/cybertruck-battery-packs-tesla-giga-texas/
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    Cybertruck Megacharger compatibility possible? After Megacharger stall for smaller vehicles spotted

    Do you think there will be an adapter or possibly that the Cybertruck will have 2 ports for charging in order to support a connection to the Megacharger? https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-megacharger-prompts-cybertruck-compatibility-speculations/ The Megacharger sighted at Baker, California is...
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    Thoughts on fit/finish based on delivery of an Austin made Model Y

    I know that there has been a lot of discussion about Tesla's problems with fit/finish on their vehicles, but I'm telling you, the level of concern is overblown (at least for Austin made vehicles). We picked up our "made in Texas" Model Y this weekend (that we ordered back in April) and I gave...
  14. swengl

    Closed tonneau rack system

    I'd love to see Tesla provide mount points where you could have the tonneau cover closed and still mount a rack on the back. I like to go kayaking and it would be nice to be able to transport the 'yaks on the rack and all of the accessories in the (secure) vault when I go long distances.
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    Solar range extender prototype

    https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-solar-powered-range-extender-trailer-starlink-prototype-photo/ Something like this for the CT, perhaps or just a tonneau with solar panels built in? If they can reduce the weight and make it durable and easy to deploy, I'd love to see this as an option.
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    Elon Says Final Cybertruck Design is Now Locked! Updated Production Timeline = Mid-2023

    https://electrek.co/2022/06/22/tesla-cybertruck-design-locked-new-timeline/ After several revisions, Elon Musk says that the final Tesla Cybertruck design is “finally locked,” and he updated the timeline to production for mid-2023. When Tesla unveiled the Cybertruck back in 2019, Tesla said...
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    Musk on Affordable Electric Truck

    https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/musk-on-affordable-electric-truck-extremely-hard-for-tesla-near-impossible-for-others/ar-AAUBbrm. I thought this was a bit telling in that Musk admits that it is going to be tough to keep the price of the CT down. I hope it doesn't mean that CT reservation...
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    GigaTexas moving closer to production

    This is good news! Looks like Tesla is getting the inspection approvals needed to start Model Y production in Austin. If they meet their December 31st deadline and start producing Model Ys in volume by April, how quickly do you think they will move to setting up the lines for the CyberTruck...





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