Elon: "I was just reviewing the production beta Cybertruck. It is incredible."

[CyberROD]

That's probably because you understand just how much better it's unique construction is, both in terms of efficiency and how it makes the truck stronger, more rigid and less damage prone. Form follows function. They didn't style it that way just to be flashy or to make something fragile look tough and powerful.

Right….Tesla has some real truck gurus working over there like Franz ?

Some will be in for a big surprise when they start driving this tank, and it’s not going to be good.

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[fritter63]

Right….Tesla has some real truck gurus working over there like Franz ?

Some will be in for a big surprise when they start driving this tank, and it’s not going to be good.

WHY are you here?...........

 

[HaulingAss]

Right….Tesla has some real truck gurus working over there like Franz ?

Some will be in for a big surprise when they start driving this tank, and it’s not going to be good.

Oh, man, you should resist displaying how little you know about the Cybertruck on a Cybertruck forum. Maybe take it to the Dodge Ram forum and you will find a lot more like-minded people.

 

[BayouCityBob]

I'm probably not the only one who actually likes the Cybertruck styling, but I do. (And I have been driving conventional pickups for 27 years)

The CT has an incredibly interesting and innovative design. For someone with who appreciates the modernist design aesthetic, it is awesome.

Some people will look at iconic architecture like the Rothko Chapel or the Guggenheim or the Eames house and say they are stark and ugly while others will appreciate the beauty in the clean lines. Some will prefer the busy, ostentatious gilded age architecture.

Ram/GM/Ford are producing gilded age trucks with shiny-plush-busy-bling everywhere you look inside the cabin. Franz is pushing a modernist design. It will not be to everyone's taste.

 

[Diehard]

Right….Tesla has some real truck gurus working over there like Franz ?

Some will be in for a big surprise when they start driving this tank, and it’s not going to be good.

The look argument is pointless. People like what they like and dislike what they don't. Nobody's mind is going to change. I own a Lightning and never liked the look. It is a truck. but I consider blending in an advantage. I do have to travel into redneck areas and having to explain myself because of what I drive could get old. The beauty of my spot in CT line is by the time it is my turn, it will not be as much of an issue.

There are tons of things I like about Ford like price, spare tire, uncomplicated suspension, quiet, smooth ride, acceleration, the fact that it has a lot of old stuff means I could get a ton of accessories at a reasonable price for it the first week. I could get under the skin and modify stuff easily...... so there are a lot of Pros but there are Cons too. Biggies are 0.56 drag coefficient and having to rely on iffy charging network. I like CT's original look but with wiper and mirror,...... not as much.

Have you seen CT in person? I have not but it seems like people who have, tend to like it more after seeing it. Keep an open mind.

 

[CyberROD]

The look argument is pointless. People like what they like and dislike what they don't. Nobody's mind is going to change. I own a Lightning and never liked the look. It is a truck. but I consider blending in an advantage. I do have to travel into redneck areas and having to explain myself because of what I drive could get old. The beauty of my spot in CT line is by the time it is my turn, it will not be as much of an issue.

There are tons of things I like about Ford like price, spare tire, the fact that it has a lot of old stuff means I could get a ton of accessories at a reasonable price for it the first week. I could get under the skin and modify stuff easily...... so there are a lot of Pros but there are Cons too. Biggies are 5.6 drag coefficient and having to rely on iffy charging network. I like CT's original look but with wiper and mirror,...... not as much.

Have you seen CT in person? I have not but it seems like people who have, tend to like it more after seeing it. Keep an open mind.

I personally have a Reservation and happen to like the look of the CT, I just find it hilarious when some die hards melt when anything negative is said about the CT.

 

[CyberROD]

The CT has an incredibly interesting and innovative design. For someone with who appreciates the modernist design aesthetic, it is awesome.

Some people will look at iconic architecture like the Rothko Chapel or the Guggenheim or the Eames house and say they are stark and ugly while others will appreciate the beauty in the clean lines. Some will prefer the busy, ostentatious gilded age architecture.

Ram/GM/Ford are producing gilded age trucks with shiny-plush-busy-bling everywhere you look inside the cabin. Franz is pushing a modernist design. It will not be to everyone's taste.

It’s a raised DeLorean with a Model 3 interior, what’s innovative about it?

 

[BayouCityBob]

It’s a raised DeLorean with a Model 3 interior, what’s innovative about it?

It's a brick box with a stark interior, what's innovative about it?

 

[Diehard]

It's a brick box with a stark interior, what's innovative about it?

where is this?

 

[BayouCityBob]

where is this?

It is the Rothko Chapel in downtown Houston. Here is a view of the interior:

 

[Ogre]

It’s ok I understand, it’s reasonable to defend your Reservation of the door stopper, I have one too.

I mean the Pontiac Aztec sold in bunches, no reason this one shouldn’t sell also.

Never tried to defend Cybertruck’s looks. I get that it’s polarizing.

You on the other hand and your love affair with soulless dirt haulers…. ?

 

[CyberROD]

Never tried to defend Cybertruck’s looks. I get that it’s polarizing.

You on the other hand and your love affair with soulless dirt haulers…. ?

Id say the Raptor, Raptor R and TRX have plenty of soul.

Isnt it Tesla drivers that always fall asleep at the wheel and want self driving cars ? talk about “soulless” ?

Can’t wait to get my hands on my CT to be honest.

 

[FutureBoy]

It’s a raised DeLorean with a Model 3 interior, what’s innovative about it?

Wow. Talk about only seeing the surface. Sure if you squint it looks like a raised DeLorean.

But how thick is the stainless steel of the DeLorean? If you just super activate your x-ray specs and look more than the 0.8mm thickness of the DeLorean skin, you will still be in stainless steel for another 2.2 mm which is a big clue to some of the innovation.

Then looking a little deeper you will find a key environmental and safety related feature. The Cybertruck has innovated so much that it no longer needs the DeLorean's flux capacitor using 1.21 jigawatts of electricity. Instead the Cybertruck manages to get mind-blowing acceleration, very high range values, power enough to get off -road in the wildest locals, and all this on a mobile battery pack that doesn't require an actual lightning bolt or plutonium to work. Now, a side effect that you may think is a downgrade, is the loss of time travel. Personally, I'm not so ready to surf the resulting alternate timelines so this seems like a net positive in my book. But your mileage may vary.

 

[Cybr on]

I’ve always enjoyed your sense of humor futureBoy! ?
Thanks for the smile again?

 

[HaulingAss]

The look argument is pointless. People like what they like and dislike what they don't. Nobody's mind is going to change. I own a Lightning and never liked the look. It is a truck. but I consider blending in an advantage. I do have to travel into redneck areas and having the opportunity to explain myself because of what I drive will never could get old. The beauty of my spot in CT line is by the time it is my turn, it will not be as much of an issue. those same rednecks will have already been informed as to how superior the Cybertruck is in terms of gas savings, performance, towing and hauling capacity, ground clearance, water fording, hill climbing, and driving dynamics.

There, I fixed that for you!

In fact, you can tell them that "fording depth" has been officially re-named, it's now called "fiording depth" to prevent people from thinking that Ford leads in terms of water crossing ability. It's a Norwegian term refering to really deep water.

There are tons of things I like about Ford like price, spare tire, uncomplicated suspension, quiet, smooth ride, acceleration, the fact that it has a lot of old stuff means I could get a ton of accessories at a reasonable price for it the first week. I could get under the skin and modify stuff easily...... so there are a lot of Pros but there are Cons too. Biggies are 0.56 drag coefficient and having to rely on iffy charging network. I like CT's original look but with wiper and mirror,...... not as much.

Just curious what accessories you have bought for your Lightning, and what modifications you have done, since taking delivery?

Have you seen CT in person? I have not but it seems like people who have, tend to like it more after seeing it. Keep an open mind.

Absolutely! I have purposefully resisted the draw of visiting a Cybertruck in person to keep the hole in the pit of my stomach from gnawing larger. It's bad enough as it is!

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