Bulletproof cybertruck glass now available

[TeslaKen]

But Elon said my Cybertruck already comes with Tesla Armor Glass and I saw it survive ball bearings dropped from extreme heights as well as some very hard thrown baseballs, surely it will stop bullets as well...

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[firsttruck]

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There are people who have same risk as you but to whom $40K is peanuts.

If you were 25-50 years old with spouse and 1-3 children, at your today's perceived risk level, what is most you would be willing to pay for more bullet-resistant windows on Cybertruck ($30k, $25K, $20K, $15K, $10K)?

$40K is peanuts to me, I just know that I don't need bullet proof glass windows. I didn't get to where I am by buying crap I don't need, that offers no value to my life.

I perfectly understand that at 60 even if $40K was peanuts you might not be interested.

I am curious about you thoughts on my question. Please other forum reader also chime in.

If you were 25-50 years old with spouse and 1-3 children, at your today's perceived risk level for where you live:
What is the MOST you would be willing to pay for more bullet-resistant to hand guns windows on Cybertruck ($30k, $25K, $20K, $15K, $10K)?

 

[bongulous]

That’s impressively thin for Level 3 bulletproof glass.
Looks thin enough for the car window’s motor to still function fine.

 

[Tony2times]

I perfectly understand that at 60 even if $40K was peanuts you might not be interested.

I am curious about you thoughts on my question. Please other forum reader also chime in.

If you were 25-50 years old with spouse and 1-3 children, at your today's perceived risk level for where you live:
What is the MOST you would be willing to pay for more bullet-resistant to hand guns windows on Cybertruck ($30k, $25K, $20K, $15K, $10K)?

$19.99 and a free Diet Coke. Mother fuck that bullshit it’s a waste of cash even if that cash is burning a hole in your pocket. When I get the urge to spend $40k, I call my Rolex AD. Problem solved.

 

[HaulingAss]

But Elon said my Cybertruck already comes with Tesla Armor Glass and I saw it survive ball bearings dropped from extreme heights as well as some very hard thrown baseballs, surely it will stop bullets as well...

The glass in the Cybertruck really is tougher than typical automotive glass like you will find in an F-150 (even if you go all out and spend $150K on a Raptor R). That doesn't mean it will stop or deflect all bullets, just that it's less likely to break from common impacts like rocks and hail.

I think a lower chance of needing glass replacement is a good thing. If you thought surviving a metal drop ball test meant it would be impervious to bullets, that's on you. Only the metal exoskeleton can stop a 9mm handgun bullet, not the glass (and Tesla never implied it could).

That said, it stands to reason that it will deflect more bullets than glass with lower strength, and bullets that do penetrate will likely have less energy remaining with which to penetrate your clothing and body. Just don't jump to the irrational conclusion that the OEM glass is bulletproof, you have to go to the aftermarket if you want that.

 

[TeslaKen]

The glass in the Cybertruck really is tougher than typical automotive glass like you will find in an F-150 (even if you go all out and spend $150K on a Raptor R). That doesn't mean it will stop or deflect all bullets, just that it's less likely to break from common impacts like rocks and hail.

I think a lower chance of needing glass replacement is a good thing. If you thought surviving a metal drop ball test meant it would be impervious to bullets, that's on you. Only the metal exoskeleton can stop a 9mm handgun bullet, not the glass (and Tesla never implied it could).

That said, it stands to reason that it will deflect more bullets than glass with lower strength, and bullets that do penetrate will likely have less energy remaining with which to penetrate your clothing and body. Just don't jump to the irrational conclusion that the OEM glass is bulletproof, you have to go to the aftermarket if you want that.

I should have been more clear with more tongue in cheek emojis, I'm well aware that the glass won't stop bullets, I was making an attempt at humor and obviously failed.

 

[HaulingAss]

If you were 25-50 years old with spouse and 1-3 children, at your today's perceived risk level for where you live:
What is the MOST you would be willing to pay for more bullet-resistant to hand guns windows on Cybertruck ($30k, $25K, $20K, $15K, $10K)?

That's a curious metric, "today's perceived risk level" where you live.

Because perception of risk is not the same as statistical risk.

I will go with the actual numbers before I fall victim to hysteria about perceived risk levels. I wouldn't take the bulllet proof glass upgrade if it were offered for free, it would add no value to me, and my truck would have to go out of service while it was being installed. And then I would have an inferior product to the one Tesla delivered to me in most ways that matter to me. I would lose some clarity of sight through the bullet proof glass, the vehicle would weigh more and, even if the power window function still worked, it would likely be less reliable.

Maybe I missed it, but I've not seen confirmation that the power windows will still work.

 

[Deleted member 27593]

This truck will be the next fleet vehicle for police all over the planet as soon as they see the central command center packages currently in development.

Can you share what these are or who’s developing them? Charging infrastructure is spotty worldwide so there’s no way police across the planet will use it for actual duty. The Irvine police Cybertruck is just a prop for public relations outreach.

 

[DAE1]

What happens if the bullets just go through the door though? From what I’ve heard, the doors are not entirely bulletproof.

 

[firsttruck]

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From what I’ve heard, the doors are not entirely bulletproof.

Well YEAH!
About 30% of door is glass. Even though Elon calls it Tesla Armor glass it is not really bullet resistant at all.
When Elon uses word "armor" you can NOT assume anything.
Not even real resistance to cracking from round metal balls.

Only the Tesla HFS (Stainless) metal part of the Cybertruck door is bullet resistant to many common (but NOT all) hand guns.
Tesla HFS (Stainless) metal part of the Cybertruck door resistance to rifle and machine guns depends on gun model & ammo used.

There are hail resistant rating system standards for building window glass, solar panels, and roofing materials.

Tesla won't even give us the hail resistant rating system standard for Cybertruck windshield and glass roof.

 

[HaulingAss]

What happens if the bullets just go through the door though? From what I’ve heard, the doors are not entirely bulletproof.

The door was never advertised as stopping anything but the most common handgun rounds (and other subsonic rounds). And they do that very well.

The same rounds fired into an F-150 or a GMC Sierra, or a Chevy Silverado will go through the driver's door and clean through the passenger door as it exists the cab. The Cybertruck doors stop it cold at the ultra-hard steel exoskeleton.

Supersonic, high-energy rounds from a rifle will still penetrate, but it was clear from the reveal in 2019 that Tesla never led anyone to believe it could stop high-power rifles.

Why are so many people confused about this?

 

[rudedawg78]

So, when is the military going to start investing in Cybertrucks.

 

[HaulingAss]

Well YEAH!
About 30% of door is glass. Even though Elon calls it Tesla Armor glass it is not really bullet resistant at all.
When Elon uses word "armor" you can NOT assume anything.

Only the Tesla HFS (Stainless) metal part of the Cybertruck door is bullet resistant to many common (but NOT all) hand guns.
Tesla HFS (Stainless) metal part of the Cybertruck door resistance to rifle and machine guns it depends on gun model & ammo used.

All armor has resistance ratings. Nothing stops everything. This is not rocket science. I laugh at people who get all butt hurt that it won't stop everything, even though Tesla never implied it would.

 

[DAE1]

I had no idea they could stop a .45 caliber. That’s awesome. I never expected it to stop everything, nor did I say that. I had just heard it can’t stop common rifles.

 

[REM]

Can you share what these are or who’s developing them? Charging infrastructure is spotty worldwide so there’s no way police across the planet will use it for actual duty. The Irvine police Cybertruck is just a prop for public relations outreach.

Check out the mototrend link from this thread:

https://www.cybertruckownersclub.com/cybertruck-police-truck-w-winch-front-bumper/

They should only need level 2 chargers, not necessarily superchargers.

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