59K SAWD - After Purchase Mods Thread 📐

[billyburger]

Can owners in here confirm one way or another whether or not the SAWD trim has the necessary mounting points to install a rack like this?

I heard that it might be lacking the ones above the cab?

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[Mini2nut]

Any idea why the lead time is so long? I'm a runner and so I'm definitely interested in getting the cloth seats covered...wondering if I should get ahead of things and order now for my (eventual) truck

I cancelled and ordered a set of Wet Okole seat covers. They have a two week lead time and I have used them before. They also install it you are local. I returned the Amazon microfiber seat covers.

 

[billyburger]

Got "unibrow" tail .

Man, you're truck is looking amazing - I'm quite envious. Can you share anything about the install? Straightforward/easy? Or more involved?

I was looking to do the same once mine arrived

 

[billyburger]

I cancelled and ordered a set of Wet Okole seat covers. They have a two week lead time and have used them before. They also install it you are local.

Ok, please share photos after the install if you don't mind. Definitely want to go with covers (at least for the front), just not sure which route yet.

 

[Zwick]

Can owners in here confirm one way or another whether or not the SAWD trim has the necessary mounting points to install a rack like this?

I heard that it might be lacking the ones above the cab?

For the additional mounting points this Applique from Tesla is required. At least, that is my understanding. Have not taken delivery yet. Confirmation please?
https://shop.tesla.com/product/cybertruck-roof-applique-for-crossbars

 

[TarheelCT]

Can owners in here confirm one way or another whether or not the SAWD trim has the necessary mounting points to install a rack like this?

I heard that it might be lacking the ones above the cab?

I believe the most recent video by CT59 on his YT channel he put a cheap version of this.

 

[Lyonessjo]

Has anyone seen anything on overhead or A-pillar grab handles for our shorter passengers, or garment hanger/ grab handle combo for the back?

If you find anything, keep me in mind please. I am not short, just like the security.

 

[TarheelCT]

For the additional mounting points this Applique from Tesla is required. At least, that is my understanding. Have not taken delivery yet. Confirmation please?
https://shop.tesla.com/product/cybertruck-roof-applique-for-crossbars

Believe your correct.

 

[TarheelCT]

I cancelled and ordered a set of Wet Okole seat covers. They have a two week lead time and I have used them before. They also install it you are local. I returned the Amazon microfiber seat covers.

on their website I didn’t even see CT as an option.

 

[Mini2nut]

They make them, just not listed in their website. I visited their SoCal store in person to check out the color swatches and place my order.

 

[comet2]

on their website I didn’t even see CT as an option.

I don’t either.

 

[funnbobby]

This solar vendor does things differently. It’s why I finally decided to go solar. They own, maintain, upgrade/update the system, as well as insuring the system, and my roof. I pay them for the power production of the system. Zero up front cost, and no extra fees. Their pricing is about $150 per month less than a Tesla lease, but this isn’t a lease, it’s a power buy plan. I can also terminate the agreement after 3 years, and they’ll remove everything and repair my roof. We plan to live here for around 10 more years. We just built this home a year ago. We actually closed 1 year ago this month. I would probably request them to remove the system, when the house goes on the market in the future, unless markets change, and solar is not considered a negative.
I don’t know how much this system would cost to purchase. But I priced a similar system on Tesla. It had 4 fewer panels, with lower production, and 27 kWh of battery instead of 40 kWh. The Tesla system was $83,264.
For now, I should have enough production to meet 90% of my needs during peak months, and excess during off peak. I have 40 kWh of backup battery storage, so I should never need grid energy during peak times. This should allow us to switch to time of use, and go from $0.16/ kWh to $0.05, as we should only need to buy during super off peak hours, and even then, only during summer months. This strategy should make a dramatic difference on cost of energy consumption.
Terra will also update or upgrade the system as technology improves, or demand requires. I’m pretty sure we will need more energy, but were limited by usable roof space. If panels improve efficiency in the next few years, they’ll do a free upgrade.
Since the majority of my roof is now covered by solar panels, we will gain a shade effect for our attic. AI suggests this can decrease attic temps significantly, reducing our homes cooling load. A byproduct of solar, may be less cooling demand. I added soft start to both AC compressors, dropping startup load from 128 amps to 20 amps, so everything should run cleanly off solar and batteries, without needing grid help for start up load. I installed the micro soft start flex 398 starters on my condensers because they are the simplest, almost plug and play. You do have to cut one wire, but they provide simple connectors, that make even that, plug and play.
I honestly don’t know how this will financially work out. I’ve looked and looked for gotchas in the fine print. I can’t find them. So i figured I’d give it a shot, and possibly learn a valuable lesson. We were considering a backup generator. We asked the generac rep at Costco, and he estimated $17 to $20k installed. That sort of sealed the deal for me wanting solar and batteries. Right after we started building, this neighborhood lost power for a week during a hurricane. I do not want to be without power in south FL. With this system, we won’t be, unless the house is damaged. But we are far enough in from the coast, it’s fairly unlikely.
The main key for me was the 3 year minimum. We always live in a house for 4.5 years minimum. The only reason we would likely move before 10 years, is if the value to do so was impossible to turn down, which has happened many times. But then, the solar would not be a negative.
Our home, and 3 Teslas (Cybertruck will be our 4th Tesla) are all set, no matter what happens with the grid.

Yes, I saw only one YouTube video review of this thing. And while it’s great for those who like it, it really does hamper those of us with the need to have more testicle room and the ability to spread our legs out.

 

[59K]

Has anyone tried to retrofit the signature head lamps? Are they actual different bulbs or a software paywall?
I wonder whether it makes a noticeable difference in light output or if it is more for cosmetic reasons.

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