[QUESTION] Is there a difference, besides aero, as to why there is a difference in old v. new prototypes?

[h_arout]

(Note: Yes, I know the picture on the right is slightly stretched and a little edited, but there is still a noticeable solid difference in the bumpers, hood, front of car, and the angles.)

I know there will be aftermarket parts sold for the cybertruck similar to the rest of Tesla’s lineup; bumpers, side skirts, taillights, etc. But will it be possible to modify the actual physical hood/front of the car? For example on the model 3, you can remove the front bumper and hood latches replacing and changing the look of the front completely, but on the cybertruck it is stamped steel which is the actual physical frame of the car, the structure. Besides adding parts, bumpers, lights and such by bolting/sticking it on, will there be possible modifications to the actual frame? If so, will it be a completely custom job, or more of a replacement part like mentioned earlier about the model 3.

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[cvalue13]

Tons of reasons

The production version has to actually work

Work in terms of marketability

In terms of cost of production

In terms of regulatory compliance



a bit like asking why a constructed house looks different than the architect’s balsa wood scale model

 

[WHIZZARD OF OZ]

Tons of reasons

The production version has to actually work

Work in terms of marketability

In terms of cost of production

In terms of regulatory compliance



a bit like asking why a constructed house looks different than the architect’s balsa wood scale model

Architects grow ivy to cover up their mistakes. If you buy a CYBERTRUCK'and realise you don't like the look, maybe you can grow ivy(?)

 

[fhteagle]

realise you don't like the look, maybe you can grow ivy(?)

Or the automotive equivalent of ivy...

 

[Crissa]

The OG Cybertruck prototype was just a model. It used mostly off the shelf parts, simple bent metal panels, and basically was made by hand using machine tools.

That meant they were constrained in how narrow they could make it, because they had to fit in extra steel for the structure, and bulky connectors and extra wiring that wouldn't be in the final model.

With the extra time they had from the 4680 delay, they further refined the shape, perhaps a little from the nose, reduced the part count, and well, made a batter truck.

At least the production candidates look pretty much like the OG. Maybe a shorter nose. Closer panels with fewer cuts. Mirrors. A simpler, possibly safer tail.

There's nothing stopping you from changing a hood, but it's going to be significantly more difficult than changing a bumper, since it needs to be self-supporting. But that's on the company who makes it, not installing it.

And as pointed out, stainless steel can be worked with welding and cutting, if you're into that.

We'll probably see some pretty awesome things once the truck gets out of the rare stage and half a million or more a year are being made. An old Cybertruck would be the perfect vehicle for the base of a mutant vehicle, with its stainless exterior and bullet-proof traction system.

-Crissa

https://mymodernmet.com/alexandra-lier-burning-man-vehicles/

 

[Ryan95738]

The OG Cybertruck prototype was just a model. It used mostly off the shelf parts, simple bent metal panels, and basically was made by hand using machine tools.

That meant they were constrained in how narrow they could make it, because they had to fit in extra steel for the structure, and bulky connectors and extra wiring that wouldn't be in the final model.

With the extra time they had from the 4680 delay, they further refined the shape, perhaps a little from the nose, reduced the part count, and well, made a batter truck.

At least the production candidates look pretty much like the OG. Maybe a shorter nose. Closer panels with fewer cuts. Mirrors. A simpler, possibly safer tail.

There's nothing stopping you from changing a hood, but it's going to be significantly more difficult than changing a bumper, since it needs to be self-supporting. But that's on the company who makes it, not installing it.

And as pointed out, stainless steel can be worked with welding and cutting, if you're into that.

We'll probably see some pretty awesome things once the truck gets out of the rare stage and half a million or more a year are being made. An old Cybertruck would be the perfect vehicle for the base of a mutant vehicle, with its stainless exterior and bullet-proof traction system.

-Crissa

https://mymodernmet.com/alexandra-lier-burning-man-vehicles/

I would love to see the cyber truck turned into a rhinoceros

 

[Crissa]

Best part of EVs in the desert is you don't need a tank of gasoline to idle the thing as you crawl around at 5mph.

-Crissa

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