Fender Flares remove easily from Cybertruck (video) & satin black wrap installed

[lowtek]

Both good points. Has Tesla forgotten how shitty people are? There are cameras on there to catch them, but pretty soon thieves will catch on and wear masks. And the authorities will do nothing because it’s not a major crime. Third parties better come to the rescue with some lockable options.

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[rodmacpherson]

A few people think their life calling is making up bad things that supposedly make the Cybertruck (or anything Tesla) a terrible idea. I don't know why they feel the need to make this stuff up, but their words are right there for all to see.

.. for get anything Tesla, anything at all.

 

[HaulingAss]

Both good points. Has Tesla forgotten how shitty people are? There are cameras on there to catch them, but pretty soon thieves will catch on and wear masks. And the authorities will do nothing because it’s not a major crime. Third parties better come to the rescue with some lockable options.

I feel sorry for people who live and work in areas where the people around you might actually take your wheel covers or fender flares.

Don't get me wrong, I live and travel in areas with plenty of people who are economically challenged, but most of them have enough self-respect that they wouldn't even consider taking off your wheel or fender covers. That would be work, and anyone willing and able to work can make at least $20/hour legally. Why would they steal and sell low-value stuff that's difficult to monetize?

 

[TexasRaider]

Easy for someone to steal the cameras that are in the fenders.

Good point.
However, there are many things easily removed from any vehicle but aren’t. Think how easily it would be for a bad actor to remove your license plate.. but it rarely happens.

 

[CyberGus]

Third parties better come to the rescue with some lockable options.

You could Release The Kragle but it might complicate repairs

 

[MasterQwin]

If people wish to steal, they would be recorded. Maybe even by another Tesla. Who knows if Tesla can assist in identifying, AI is moving fast.

Wearing a mask will help, but will require pre-planning. The odds lessen with every deterrent.

Deterrent? There’s no deterrent anymore. The internet is full of videos showing full faced thugs stealing with impunity. The Cybertruck is going to be a HUGE target for thieves. Bank on it.

 

[derichio02]

Ford Bronco fenders remove just as easy as these with no tools. Twist a few latches and pop them off. I haven’t seen/heard of this being a problem and I have never had an issue with my Bronco who’s fenders would be easier to sell based on production volume of the vehicle.

 

[davelloydbrown]

couldn't they find a dude who speaKs english or at least captions. I guess a picture is worth a thousand words (videos even more)

 

[charliemagpie]

I doubt the camera is too sensitive to orientation and position. Cameras would be either constantly or periodically updating this on the computer side. This would be done on each vehicle, to the point the code might not vary much between different models and cameras.

This is the same way it works using drone photography for 3D othomosiac maps, where the camera position and orientation points are unknown and need to calculated in software first, and then the image distances and volumes are calculated by a point cloud andqthen overlaid with the image for recognition.

Yea,
Once Tesla licences FSD to other OEM's, as long as they have the cameras covering to spec, I expect the software to be smart enough to seamlessly calibrate.

 

[ModelXer]

Fender flares being removed from a Foundation Series Cybertruck that's being prepared for wrapping. Looks easy -- just requires some tab removals.

Update: They wrapped it in Satin Black wrap

It would seem to be easy for a thief to steal these. Perhaps a single security screw from the inside of the fender?

 

[Old Spice]

Looks like the satin black wrap is fully installed

 

[HellsNels]

The downward facing flare (the actual fender flare that blocks debris) is bolted on. All that's removed here is a plastic cowl on top.

Let's go after market! Excited to see what people come up with. Will have to work with camera, so extra fun.

Unplugged Performance is gonna sell some carbon fiber ones.

https://unpluggedperformance.com/pr...ncible-front-rear-carbon-fiber-fender-flares/

 

[pjfw8]

Easy for someone to steal the cameras that are in the fenders.

Not sure what value they have

 

[Tedacules]

Apparently not.

This will change sooner than later.

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