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As @sodamo has already suggested, will Slate offer the SUV Kits shell-only, without the rear seat and rollbar? What's the official name for the removable front of the truck bed (lower half of the rear of the cab, below the removable rear window and its fascia)? Can that front-of-bed partition...

Thanks for doing this @evtruth. I'm generally interested in the topic of adding a hitch. I've noticed that the rear bumper in the renderings doesn't appear to be particularly hitch-friendly. * Will there be a kit or pre-wiring to ease installation of flat-four and/or 7-wire trailer...

Compared to what? I'm asking because I have the exact opposite impression: that Slate will be keeping electronics as simple as possible, but not simpler. OBD2 is an emissions-related feature, so I doubt that will be available. Diagnostics will happen using some sort of app, either the end-user...

Here are the visualizer and data charts for the True Thirty-Two size: Edit: 👆 That was compared to the stock size. Here's the same, but comparing to the 31-inch All-Terrain tire shown by Slate's configurator.

Here's apparently the only actual 32-inch alternative for 17" wheels. Sort of... The math says the diameter should be 32.1", however some tires show 32.0" according to the manufacturer. OTOH some of the mud tires in this size are claimed to be 32.2" or 32.3". I'm posting the stated diameter in...

Embrace visible wear.

Apparently the body panels have a matte finish that's not supposed to stay looking factory-fresh. Protective wrap is a good question that begs other questions.

and something about $500 for a wrap kit. Pricing of add-ons will be interesting to see. Here's hoping Slate Auto won't use a "razor-and-blades" strategy. AI description of the razor-and-blades model: The razor-and-blades model is a business strategy where a company sells a primary product...

Let's presume Slate Auto delivers what's promised. Low price provides marketplace power to incentivize sales. Ability to have a Small Pickup Truck form factor is a marketplace superpower. Simplicity, for example leaving out fancy electronics and Telemetrics Tracking is another superpower...

Haha. I have one of those. Surprisingly it doesn't heat the table much at all. Apparently the drip tray also works as a heat shield or something. It's called the "Trailmate", but it should be called the "🔥Flare Master 9000🔥". A spray bottle for flare-ups is mandatory. The advertisement: The...

"If you take a shot at the king, you best not miss."

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I've been researching white spoke wheels reminiscent of the wheels on our family's 1977 Blazer and my 1980 Jeep.

Quite possibly so. 🙂 Just seems like a good accessory for Slate to offer.

The main benefit I was thing of is perfect fit, both on the tailgate and in the frunk. If a special backing material would be better for the Slate's finish, then that too.

Yes, definitely. From the FAQ Page: 8x 16 lb bags of ice for your tailgate (don’t worry, there’s a built-in drain for these special occasions)

It's a different wheel altogether. The wheels with covers are solid, not perforated.

"Freedom 500" Crown Victoria race:

Best case including no SUV Kit (weight and aero), no spare tire hanging out in the wind, etc. Aerodynamics are apparently pretty sensitive. A recently-posted Nissan Leaf video talked about how moving a body ridge slightly downward added ten miles to range (!) to the Leaf.

Handsome rendering. I'd leave the roof rack off.