My Delivery Experience- updated "a small rust identified"

[SanJoseNinjya]

Thought its time to create one for all delivery experience. Here is mine. RN 11281 ADW order 12/8, VIN 1/20, Delivery 2/7 Sunnyvale, CA.

Took a delivery yesterday under a light rain. I was a little concern about a finish quality after I saw pics(scratches) from a delivery at other NorCal location.

- rear panel gap. left side was OK, but right side was a little bigger gap: I compared with two other CTs on the lot and found all had the same gap, actually one of them had much bigger gap on the right side. but looks like these are within spec
- hard to see from pic, but internal white materials was not finished flat, a kind of waving, maybe after long rain with moisture?
- also extremely hard to tell from pic, some part of steel panels were dirty, its a little whitey like a dust surfaced. Sales rep called service person to wipe it. He brought some spray cleaner and wiped, but did not go away. he looked tired of wiping(maybe from all rains), shaking his head and told me that was best he could do. Maybe I can clean it with special formular, but I confirmed my decision to wrap was right.
- this is my first Tesla. it was not easy to operate under rain, using wipers, AC, not using back mirror. so glad to bring model X owner with me. I recommend the same if CT is the first Tesla for you
- extremely strong re-gen brake. I believe I can change the setting.
- a noise such as "Gigigigigi---" when turning handles at very low speed like parking. Lets see if this goes away after a while
- a noise from motor ( or hood, or ?) was a kind of big... on the high way at 65-70miles/h, also noise from tire was a little more than expected, but this might be inevitable.

There was no ceremony, no big red ribbon at delivery, but overall experience was good.

Oh, one last thing- should we expect 3 heads-lion-logo on the back for FS ADW? there is none other than "Foundation" letters on the side. I do not need it but curious since we pay 20K for that logo

My only concern is that noise, appreciated if other owners can comment on it.

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[RandyS]

I thought the three lions head logo was for the Cyber Beast truck? That would explain why you didn't get it. As far as paying $20K for the logo, there are other items included. Did you get any of them?

 

[mark555055c]

Thought its time to create one for all delivery experience. Here is mine. RN 11281 ADW order 12/8, VIN 1/20, Delivery 2/7 Sunnyvale, CA
Took a delivery yesterday under a light rain. I was a little concern about a finish quality after I saw pics(scratches) from a delivery at other NorCal location.

- rear panel gap. left side was OK, but right side was a little bigger gap: I compared with two other CTs on the lot and found all had the same gap, actually one of them had much bigger gap on the right side. but looks like these are within spec
- hard to see from pic, but internal white materials was not finished flat, a kind of waving, maybe after long rain with moisture?
- also extremely hard to tell from pic, some part of steel panels were dirty, its a little whitey like a dust surfaced. Sales rep called service person to wipe it. He brought some spray cleaner and wiped, but did not go away. he looked tired of wiping(maybe from all rains), shaking his head and told me that was best he could do. Maybe I can clean it with special formular, but I confirmed my decision to wrap was right.
- this is my first Tesla. it was not easy to operate under rain, using wipers, AC, not using back mirror. so glad to bring model X owner with me. I recommend the same if CT is the first Tesla for you
- extremely strong re-gen brake. I believe I can change the setting.
- a noise such as "Gigigigigi---" when turning handles at very low speed like parking. Lets see if this goes away after a while
- a noise from motor ( or hood, or ?) was a kind of big... on the high way at 65-70miles/h, also noise from tire was a little more than expected, but this might be inevitable.

there was no ceremony, no big red ribbon at delivery, but overall experience was good. oh, one last thing- should we expect 3 heads-lion-logo on the back for FS ADW? there is none other than "Foundation" letters on the side. I do not need it but curious since we pay 20K for that logo
my only concern is that noise, appreciated if other owners can comment on it.

noise? i don't know. It sounds like you may not be accustom to a vehicle with large all-terrain tires. Noise is to be expected, especially at high speed. The noise when turning then wheels may also be due to the large all-terrain tires.

The three headed "beast" is only on the Cyberbeast trim, not AWD.

 

[Cybertruck26]

Thought its time to create one for all delivery experience. Here is mine. RN 11281 ADW order 12/8, VIN 1/20, Delivery 2/7 Sunnyvale, CA
Took a delivery yesterday under a light rain. I was a little concern about a finish quality after I saw pics(scratches) from a delivery at other NorCal location.

- rear panel gap. left side was OK, but right side was a little bigger gap: I compared with two other CTs on the lot and found all had the same gap, actually one of them had much bigger gap on the right side. but looks like these are within spec
- hard to see from pic, but internal white materials was not finished flat, a kind of waving, maybe after long rain with moisture?
- also extremely hard to tell from pic, some part of steel panels were dirty, its a little whitey like a dust surfaced. Sales rep called service person to wipe it. He brought some spray cleaner and wiped, but did not go away. he looked tired of wiping(maybe from all rains), shaking his head and told me that was best he could do. Maybe I can clean it with special formular, but I confirmed my decision to wrap was right.
- this is my first Tesla. it was not easy to operate under rain, using wipers, AC, not using back mirror. so glad to bring model X owner with me. I recommend the same if CT is the first Tesla for you
- extremely strong re-gen brake. I believe I can change the setting.
- a noise such as "Gigigigigi---" when turning handles at very low speed like parking. Lets see if this goes away after a while
- a noise from motor ( or hood, or ?) was a kind of big... on the high way at 65-70miles/h, also noise from tire was a little more than expected, but this might be inevitable.

there was no ceremony, no big red ribbon at delivery, but overall experience was good. oh, one last thing- should we expect 3 heads-lion-logo on the back for FS ADW? there is none other than "Foundation" letters on the side. I do not need it but curious since we pay 20K for that logo
my only concern is that noise, appreciated if other owners can comment on it.

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Beautiful truck! Congratulations! Did you pick a name yet?

 

[Cybertruck26]

Also... all Tesla's make that noise "giggity giggity"

 

[SanJoseNinjya]

Are you in Tesla Owners Silicon Valley? If not, I strongly recommend joining, we have an amazing group.

Beautiful truck! Congratulations! Did you pick a name yet?

thanks, just joined

 

[SanJoseNinjya]

I thought the three lions head logo was for the Cyber Beast truck? That would explain why you didn't get it. As far as paying $20K for the logo, there are other items included. Did you get any of them?

yep, got all gears, just forgot about logo upon delivery, btw they did not mention about wheel covers, which I expect will come eventually

 

[SanJoseNinjya]

Also... all Tesla's make that noise "giggity giggity"

ok. that's Tesla sound:!!

 

[Cybertruck26]

ok. that's Tesla sound:!!

Na, i was jk. I would love to hear it if you somehow get a recording. The only thing i can think of is fans or battery heater.

 

[cybercoffee]

Thought its time to create one for all delivery experience. Here is mine. RN 11281 ADW order 12/8, VIN 1/20, Delivery 2/7 Sunnyvale, CA.

Took a delivery yesterday under a light rain. I was a little concern about a finish quality after I saw pics(scratches) from a delivery at other NorCal location.

- rear panel gap. left side was OK, but right side was a little bigger gap: I compared with two other CTs on the lot and found all had the same gap, actually one of them had much bigger gap on the right side. but looks like these are within spec
- hard to see from pic, but internal white materials was not finished flat, a kind of waving, maybe after long rain with moisture?
- also extremely hard to tell from pic, some part of steel panels were dirty, its a little whitey like a dust surfaced. Sales rep called service person to wipe it. He brought some spray cleaner and wiped, but did not go away. he looked tired of wiping(maybe from all rains), shaking his head and told me that was best he could do. Maybe I can clean it with special formular, but I confirmed my decision to wrap was right.
- this is my first Tesla. it was not easy to operate under rain, using wipers, AC, not using back mirror. so glad to bring model X owner with me. I recommend the same if CT is the first Tesla for you
- extremely strong re-gen brake. I believe I can change the setting.
- a noise such as "Gigigigigi---" when turning handles at very low speed like parking. Lets see if this goes away after a while
- a noise from motor ( or hood, or ?) was a kind of big... on the high way at 65-70miles/h, also noise from tire was a little more than expected, but this might be inevitable.

There was no ceremony, no big red ribbon at delivery, but overall experience was good.

Oh, one last thing- should we expect 3 heads-lion-logo on the back for FS ADW? there is none other than "Foundation" letters on the side. I do not need it but curious since we pay 20K for that logo

My only concern is that noise, appreciated if other owners can comment on it.

congrats on getting your awesome truck!!

 

[Wraven]

a noise such as "Gigigigigi---" when turning handles at very low speed like parking. Lets see if this goes away after a while

More than likely your foot is on the brake and that's the brake calipers grab-grab-grabbing as you are turning the steering wheel. Take your foot off the break while turning and see if that stops the noise.

 

[SanJoseNinjya]

Na, i was jk. I would love to hear it if you somehow get a recording. The only thing i can think of is fans or battery heater.

More than likely your foot is on the brake and that's the brake calipers grab-grab-grabbing as you are turning the steering wheel. Take your foot off the break while turning and see if that stops the noise.

Here is audio during parking, so yes I braked very briefly, but not all the time during noise.

 

[SanJoseNinjya]

Just found a small orange rust yesterday.. only one on the frunk area, but concerning since its only a couple of weeks after build. In the past I left a brand new stainless steel plate (for hood) in the back yard for a year, then this orange rust were all over. Hope CT wont be like that. another reason for me to wrap.

 

[Cybertruck26]

Just found a small orange rust yesterday.. only one on the frunk area, but concerning since its only a couple of weeks after build. In the past I left a brand new stainless steel plate (for hood) in the back yard for a year, then this orange rust were all over. Hope CT wont be like that. another reason for me to wrap.

I imagine (and hope) it buffs out pretty easily. That said, I am thinking snow/salt areas will not be ideal for this until wrapped. I guess same could be true to being close to the ocean.

Keep that baby clean. Are you gonna wrap it eventually?

 

[Cybertruck26]

Here is audio during parking, so yes I braked very briefly, but not all the time during noise.

Awesome. Unfortunately, I'll have to check it out from my personal computer, later. I am interested to see what this sounds like. BTW, I am actually in Milpitas.

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