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blackrams
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NOV 23, 06:26 AM
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Maryjane mentioned the towing capability. Others have mentioned the range/distance it can travel before needing a recharge. 500 miles IIRC. I'm interested to know the range if, it was towing a max load. The towed weight and the aerodynamics of that load will have an effect on the "power" drain. I think the Cybertruck is an interesting concept. One won't be sitting in my garage but, it is intriguing.
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Boondawg
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NOV 23, 10:08 AM
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I can’t find a single thing wrong with it.
El Camino’s & Ranchero’s didn’t appeal to everybody back in the day, and they weren’t even attempting to create a new paradigm.
Hell, even the pricepoint doesn't seem to be out of line.
Maybe weed don’t make you stupid...maybe it’s the man.
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blackrams
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NOV 23, 10:21 AM
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Doing a little more research, that 39,900 price is for the cheapest model (not surprisingly) and it won’t get you nearly the mileage, towing capacity or 4WD. Step up to the $60K version if you want all that.
But this I will say, Elon Musk is as good as Barnum and Bailey at getting the public’s attention.
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MidEngineManiac
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NOV 23, 10:26 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by blackrams:
So, you really don’t need a truck. 😜
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It makes disposing of detractors so much easier than the Fiero did. 
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cliffw
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NOV 23, 12:47 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Wichita:
Holy Ballz. This truck is AWESOME!
Stainless Steel body????????
They almost was going to shoot the truck with a 9mm. They did hit it with a sledge hammer though.
TAKE MY MONEY!
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Do you have a fetish for Isosceles Triangles,  ?
When you get your triangle, let me hit it with a sledge. Heck, I will lend you mine before you pick it up.
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Boondawg
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NOV 23, 01:26 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by cliffw:
Do you have a fetish for Isosceles Triangles, ?
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No unnecessary “bulge’s” simply as “styling” cues might be an efficient use of the air around you when in motion...
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williegoat
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NOV 23, 03:14 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Boondawg:
No unnecessary “bulge’s” simply as “styling” cues might be an efficient use of the air around you when in motion... |
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A parabola would have a lower drag coefficient (at sub-sonic speeds). All of those sharp angles will produce vortices which will create induced drag.
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Boondawg
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NOV 23, 05:49 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by williegoat:
A parabola would have a lower drag coefficient (at sub-sonic speeds). All of those sharp angles will produce vortices which will create induced drag. |
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Do you think it’s shape/appearance is all about style?
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randye
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NOV 23, 05:58 PM
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Oh goody.
We're going to get a lecture on aerodynamic science from an 8th grade dropout with substance abuse problems.
This ought to be entertaining.
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By the way, Yes Willie, you're 100% correct about the ovoid.
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williegoat
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NOV 23, 06:15 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Boondawg:
Do you think it’s shape/appearance is all about style? |
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In general, any abrupt change in flow is going to cause turbulence and turbulence will cause drag.
Though far from ideal, the Tesla is most certainly more aerodynamic than my old '78 Dodge Power Wagon.[This message has been edited by williegoat (edited 11-23-2019).]
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