Rated X: Full Frontal Cybertruck

[COdogman]

There's a Reason Most Car Companies Don't Use Stainless Steel
Tesla has promised customers a Cybertruck since 2019. Here's why the very design of the vehicle may put those plans in jeopardy.

Yes, it looks cool and tough and futuristic, but it’s really not the best stuff to make cars out of, as the New York Times pointed out Monday. There are several good reasons you don’t tend to see many factory-produced stainless steel models (beside everyone’s favorite short-lived time machine, the DeLorean) for a very good reason:

Stainless steel costs more than the steel used in most automobiles because it contains chromium and often other ingredients, like nickel and molybdenum, that are in high demand. Stainless steel’s tendency to spring back to its original shape means it cannot be stamped into fenders and other parts as easily as the more pliable steel used by most automakers. It also requires special welding techniques.
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Tesla has shared virtually no details about how it will overcome the challenges of working with stainless steel, which include safety. The steel used in most cars is designed to crumple in a crash, absorbing energy and protecting passengers. Stainless steel does not crumple as easily, exposing passengers to more of the force from impact.

https://jalopnik.com/theres-a-reason-most-car-companies-dont-use-stainless-s-1850082421

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[mabowden]

It just looks... so... bad.

 

[DirtyJester]

I dunno...I think I'd totally rock an Aztec now. Just because it so weird.

My best friend has an alignment shop in Hollywood and he was just working on this bad boy. I'd totally drive this thing around. This, a CT and an Aztec in one's driveway and it's likely any potential home burglar would have some serious second thoughts.

Only way that’s worse is if you also have a Volkswagen thing in the driveway.

 

[jebinc]

Only way that’s worse is if you also have a Volkswagen thing in the driveway.

AMC Pacer?

 

[moosehead]

A woman gets onto a bus, holding a rather ugly baby.

The driver laughs and says "what an ugly kid!"

Fuming, the woman sits down and turns to the man next to her and says, "That driver was so rude to me. I should really give him a piece of my mind."

The man nods sympathetically. "You go tell him, I'll hold your dog."

 

[moosehead]

A guy sitting at a wedding turns to the person next to him and says, “man, that is one ugly bride.”

The person replies, “You should be careful with that rude talk, that is my child!”

The guy now shocked says, “My sincerest apologies, I didn’t know you were the bride’s father.”

The person now completely horrified, replies, “Well, I’ll have you know, I’m her mother!”

 

[HeyEllwood]

They could've designed something incredibly beautiful, sleek and along the lines of what their current line up is like. I don't think I will ever understand..

 

[WSea]

what is the range again? and can it handle a snow plow? TIA

Don't be silly...it is THE snowplow

 

[joelster]

I dunno...I think I'd totally rock an Aztec now. Just because it so weird.

My best friend has an alignment shop in Hollywood and he was just working on this bad boy. I'd totally drive this thing around. This, a CT and an Aztec in one's driveway and it's likely any potential home burglar would have some serious second thoughts.

Isn’t that what the Science Patrol used to pull up in when a monster was sighted in Ultraman?

Why are y'all dissing on the Delica?! They are awesome and very popular around here. I have almost bought one more than once.

 

[joelster]

This is the only Tesla I have ever liked the looks of (and they didn't design it):

 

[WSea]

Only way that’s worse is if you also have a Volkswagen thing in the driveway.

I'd love a Thing or two. Fun car!

 

[DirtyJester]

AMC Pacer?

Ha ha. Pacer/pinto. Interchangeable. Totally forgot about those. Probably cuz they were pretty much gone before I was able to walk.
Edit:

The only thing I really remember about them is some movie had one I think a pinto and it tapped bumpers into something and blew up. That was pretty funny.

 

[atebit]

Why are y'all dissing on the Delica?! They are awesome and very popular around here. I have almost bought one more than once.

No dissing. I loved Ultraman as a kid!

 

[atebit]

I'd love a Thing or two. Fun car!

I keep telling myself I want to get one as a project car. Then I come to my senses a bit.

 

[joelster]

I keep telling myself I want to get one as a project car. Then I come to my senses a bit.

I dunno. They are pretty easy to work on. What I wanna do is get an old Pacer and do an EV conversion. Oh... Better yet, a Gremlin!

Yes! Off to Craigslist...

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