My biggest issue with Cybertruck... steer by wire 😉

[mbrockus]

Absolutely on the bandwagon on this one. I wish my X had this. Would make yoke steering a little more comfortable

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[MetalBonsai]

Jumped in the model Y over the weekend and the steering wheel felt like I was behind the main wheel of a pirate ship ?

This is exactly what I've been feeling, but couldn't find the right analogy.

 

[Spacenoddle]

I occasionally drove my wife's GLS, a few seconds of adjustment at the most. Yes, i do like the SBW better but did not fell hard to drive GLS.

 

[mprimo]

Makes you almost sad for the people bashing the CT. What everyone said, and this thing is pretty amazing!

 

[CTSoFL]

Anyone using anything but steer-by-wire systems is a neanderthal.

Might as well just use outdoor plumbing or leeches for medical care.

Savages.

 

[jimnycricket65]

This steering and the acceleration (and a/c cooling so fast) are my favorite things...

 

[buymenow00]

LOL! I haven't had issues with going back and forth between cars on the steer by wire. What's been tripping me up is that when I hop out of the CT to my wife's car, I keep trying to hit buttons on the steering wheel for my turn signals!

 

[carsly]

LOL! I haven't had issues with going back and forth between cars on the steer by wire. What's been tripping me up is that when I hop out of the CT to my wife's car, I keep trying to hit buttons on the steering wheel for my turn signals!

That was #2 on my list! ;-)

 

[tingmo13]

you already got slim TV-we are still stuck with the Box TV.

 

[mark555055c]

...is that it's quite difficult to return to driving a non-Cybertruck, no joke. I

took my Honda Pilot to get gas and it took me a good few minutes to adjust to turning, and turning, and turning the steering wheel. I almost drove into the grass on my first turn as I hadn't steered enough. WTF is that? Same issue with driving any non-Cybertruck, the constant spinning of the steering wheel feels as anachronistic as a manual choke or hand cranking windows. Something is definitely wrong with all these non-Cybertrucks, it shouldn't take that much input to get the vehicle turning. It felt like a computer mouse or trackpad that is set to low sensitivity so you're swiping and swiping to get the dang cursor to move.

I'm hoping all future Teslas have the progressive steering because I can't go back to that cranking and cranking. It just ain't right.

Indeed. Every time i drive my Silverado i make a WTF kind of face and feel offended.

 

[Electric Metal]

...is that it's quite difficult to return to driving a non-Cybertruck, no joke. I

took my Honda Pilot to get gas and it took me a good few minutes to adjust to turning, and turning, and turning the steering wheel. I almost drove into the grass on my first turn as I hadn't steered enough. WTF is that? Same issue with driving any non-Cybertruck, the constant spinning of the steering wheel feels as anachronistic as a manual choke or hand cranking windows. Something is definitely wrong with all these non-Cybertrucks, it shouldn't take that much input to get the vehicle turning. It felt like a computer mouse or trackpad that is set to low sensitivity so you're swiping and swiping to get the dang cursor to move.

I'm hoping all future Teslas have the progressive steering because I can't go back to that cranking and cranking. It just ain't right.

On top of that……..I forget to apply the brakes on my SprinterAWD. Almost ran into the back of my wife while following her to the Home Depot!

 

[jpend]

SBW is a game changer on vehicle agility vs driver input effort. I absolutely have a tough time going back to other non-CT vehicles. I feel like a worse driver in that the effort required is so much more and I consistently underestimate how much turning is required for a while when going back. Would love to see SBW roll out to all Teslas.

 

[rtfitch]

Dreading driving the ole Dodge Dually this week while Blitzen is in for wrapping, tinting and coating...on a good day I drive down the road working that wheel back and forth to keep it in the lane and that is AFTER replacing the entire front end...it is going to be a sobering experience...can't wait, sigh!

 

[DaBagBoy]

Anyone using anything but steer-by-wire systems is a neanderthal.

Might as well just use outdoor plumbing or leeches for medical care.

Savages.

I guess I'm still a savage neanderthal then. While I do love the SBW system, after about 3,000 miles on the CT - TBH I restarted making my daily 90 mile commute in the Model Y Performance.

Why?

Commuting is -
a) boring
b) tiring
c) dangerous (at least until my CT gets FSD or at least lane holding)

I still love the CT on weekends and other errands, but to me the lack of FSD feels far more ancient and primitive.

Can't wait for 12.5!!!

 

[cgladue]

My guess is that SBW engineering validation in the real world was quite rigorous.

SBW was not implemented for cost savings as I am confident that all of the part numbers add up to more expense than a conventional steering system.

Tesla was forced to implement SBW because the long wheelbase would have made the Cybertruck unwieldy during parking and U-turn maneuvers.

Just like a Ford Lightning.

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