COdogman
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Unfortunately yes I haveHave you seen the Hummer EV with the spare tire mounted in the bed taking 1/3 of the bed space?
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Unfortunately yes I haveHave you seen the Hummer EV with the spare tire mounted in the bed taking 1/3 of the bed space?
Agree. When I heard this exoskeleton stuff, my first thought was that they would need a whole new class of body shops and trained techs to repair accident damage. With a true exoskeleton, like a skin stress airplane, you must provide critical support when removing panels or the whole thing bends or collapses. Traditional body shops are not ready for that.I had a strong suspicion from day 1 that manufacturing the Cybertruck using a true exoskeleton would make the truck unaffordable to the masses.
The Cybertruck was promoted using a 3mm thick stainless exterior. Because of weight and cost I predict the production version will use a thinner gauge of stainless steel.
I'll still buy one.It’s basically a refreshed MS/X Plaid with a different skin. Same motors and same 100kWh pack. The Great Charlatan at work, once again.
Junk.
I hold a launch day reservation. Not sure what I’m going to do. If the released specs are a significant downgrade from launch day specs, it will be a dump and run. If the same or better, may flip or keep. Time will tell.I'll still buy one.
Yeah, a flip seems to be in my future if I end up with one in a timely manner. I really cannot see driving it for more than a week until I lose my mind.I hold a launch day reservation. Not sure what I’m going to do. If the released specs are a significant downgrade from launch day specs, it will be a dump and run. If the same or better, may flip or keep. Time will tell.
Actual specs will drive my decision to cut and run or flip for serious coin - assuming orders are filled in the order received - which may not be the case at all.Yeah, a flip seems to be in my future if I end up with one in a timely manner. I really cannot see driving it for more than a week until I lose my mind.
If we need an example of a useless and off topic comment anywhere on the forum I’ll be sure to send you a tag so you can help us out.I know this is a Rivian forum, but some of you guys here have some serious confidence problem by some of the responses lol
My response - learn how to spell bicycle!!I know this is a Rivian forum, but some of you guys here have some serious confidence problem by some of the responses lol
Was going to post same but decided it’s a waste of time for a first time poster. 3 strikes and you’re out!My response - learn how to spell bicycle!!
I think Tesla has created great products and deserves almost all of the credit for really pushing EV adoption forward. We wouldn't have Rivian without Tesla. They also have the best charging network.i think we should withhold judgment until its actually produced because it may be more capable than we think. that being said, im wondering if it ever was a true exoskeleton design but more marketing gimmick by Musky.