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How is it activated inside? Do you get another virtual button to turn it on?
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I really dont like how this is glued. Hoping after market provides some wild strong options
Gluing isn't bad. Safelite removes rearview mirrors. This won't be THAT different. It might take a longer piece of string and a ladder or two... LOL
 

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Gluing isn't bad. Safelite removes rearview mirrors. This won't be THAT different. It might take a longer piece of string and a ladder or two... LOL
No way. If need windshield replaced, we'll need to scrap the light bar and buy a new one too.

I wonder if they will give us a light bar and let us figure out a different mounting option, basically I want to mount it to an aftermarket bar that would connect to the threaded rods just behind the front windshield... I'm not gluing it to the damn windshield.
 

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How is it activated inside? Do you get another virtual button to turn it on?
Yes, Tesla shows that UI in the off-road video for CT

 

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No way. If need windshield replaced, we'll need to scrap the light bar and buy a new one too.

I wonder if they will give us a light bar and let us figure out a different mounting option, basically I want to mount it to an aftermarket bar that would connect to the threaded rods just behind the front windshield... I'm not gluing it to the damn windshield.
I really think that the lightbar can be flossed off the glass when the windshield gets replaced.
 


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Here are some pics of the installed Offroad Lightbar. Service center did not tuck the harness under the roof applique. I did not expect them to splice the wires in or remove the blackout film tape, they are not permitted to do so or even assist.

Updated with more info:

They kept the truck overnight to allow the urethane time to dry. The lightbar is "glued" to the glass. The service rep said "she hopes I like the way it makes the truck look. You can't use it on the road." Tesla's installation instructions states "Tesla employess are not permited to connect or assist with the connection..." so you are left on your own. I'm hoping to have time to connect it tomorrow or over the weekend. I'll try to take some pictures of the connection process and what it looks like with the lights on.

The wire does not have to stand up like that and will be tucked neatly away after the harness is hooked up. They asked me a couple of times if I want them to install it since it is not removeable.

I did not hear any wind noise from the lightbar and I always wondered what effect it will have on range. Guess the real way to find out is put it in a wind tunnel.


Wheel covers were not in stock. I put my center ring back & lug nut covers.

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I like the Autobot inserts. On the light bar sides can you measure that flat surface? Is there any mounting space on the back of the light bar? Looking forward to your video. Thanks!
 

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Here are some pics of the installed Offroad Lightbar. Service center did not tuck the harness under the roof applique. I did not expect them to splice the wires in or remove the blackout film tape, they are not permitted to do so or even assist.

Updated with more info:

They kept the truck overnight to allow the urethane time to dry. The lightbar is "glued" to the glass. The service rep said "she hopes I like the way it makes the truck look. You can't use it on the road." Tesla's installation instructions states "Tesla employess are not permited to connect or assist with the connection..." so you are left on your own. I'm hoping to have time to connect it tomorrow or over the weekend. I'll try to take some pictures of the connection process and what it looks like with the lights on.

The wire does not have to stand up like that and will be tucked neatly away after the harness is hooked up. They asked me a couple of times if I want them to install it since it is not removeable.

I did not hear any wind noise from the lightbar and I always wondered what effect it will have on range. Guess the real way to find out is put it in a wind tunnel.


Wheel covers were not in stock. I put my center ring back & lug nut covers.

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Thanks for sharing, it looks really nice.
 

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Tesla cannot connect the wire for the customer.
Would have been nice though, given that this is a purpose built accessory, designed from the start to fit a Cybertruck, that it would have had a plug in connector and receptacle designed for it. then they could just do the install and leave the customer to "click" it in and remove the tape.
 


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I assume they can’t do the final install step of wiring it is due to regulatory and liability issues. AFAIK, at least in CA, you can’t drive on public roads with OffRoad lights unless they are physically covered. So the CT+OEM Lightbar would not be road legal. Maybe they were hoping to get an exemption via GPS lock-out or something?

I imagine you could drive on lonely public streets in Baja Mode and use the lightbar, but you’d have to pull over and enter Baja Mode, so not super practical. Any speed limit in Baja Mode? I don’t think so. In any case, as others have noted— you better like the look or be a frequent overlander to want this.
 

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Man I kind of like the tsportline aftermarket look better. Also like that the aftermarket ones aren’t glued to the windshield.
 

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I uploaded that document in this post:

_ Cybertruck Off Road Lightbar Harness Connection _
"This document provides third-party MV accessory information for the Cybertruck. It locates the roof accessory jumper harness and provides information to safely splice the off-road lightbar harness into the jumper harness for an off-road lightbar that is currently installed on the vehicle. These instructions should only be performed by trained professionals."

https://www.cybertruckownersclub.co...ightbar-harness-connection.20474/#post-402772
Thanks! Downloaded a copy for later, like when someone makes a cover that works with it so I can get it put on.
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