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I have absolutely zero problem with what you described. I was reacting to a car "with everything". That sounded like just another Tesla to me.

Not in California, they aren't.

That does sound like putting the "Y" in DIY, though the fact that computer control of some of those things is still concerning to me. The fanciest features I have and appreciate are my daytime running lights and the dinging that reminds me that my keys are still in the ignition when I open the...

That is the worst thing I've ever heard. That's not just scope creep, that's a new mission statement with new everything about design and manufacturing to go with it. To answer: No, we don't.

All of that, but above all, SIMPLE. Part of the reason I'm driving a car pushing 20 years old is that I DON'T want to deal with all the fancy computerized, automated, screen controlled stuff I see these days. When I was younger, I thought I wanted a spaceship. Now, I've been in newer cars, and...

Oh, I miss those days... Some people would be surprised what you can build without a press or an autoclave. If you're just planning on doing a layup on the body panels to make your tooling, you're only scratching the surface. Once we know where the fasteners go, I'm expecting things with all...

Too many comments to reply to individually, but wow. If I wanted a car with geolocation and OTA updates, I WOULDN'T be looking at a Slate. If I wanted to be able to check my tire pressure while on the toilet, I WOULDN'T be looking at a Slate. I don't want to manage a user account, much less a...

I'm all for a battery for emergency purposes (fob, I'm looking at you), but give me terminals to tap into the 48V for dashcams and such. I'll wire up something like this, and not worry about the emergency battery or radio memory...

I see. Thanks, those are all valid points. I like your version better than my first reaction.

Well, thanks for posting this here too. There's actual information here: Those headlights are Subaru bright, and not in a good way. These trucks are supposed to be customizable; if I can't "M" that "PW", I'm going to be unhappy. It needs different lenses too. That sharp line of light is like...

Again, hard to say. There's an outside chance I'll pick up the fastback, depending on how much the frame blocks my view over the shoulder and how easy it is to remove. If I have to spend three hours just to help a friend move a couch or refrigerator, that puts a damper on the cover proposal...

My general experience led me to expect a pillar of the approximate dimensions of the more solid-looking part of that pictured frame. Some google searching supported that, but it also showed that newer F150s have a similarly wide pillar on their crew cabs. ¯\_ (ツ)_/¯ I've certainly heard of...

"Low tech" EV is my dream. I'm looking forward to upgrading to your username from what I once heard derisively called a "disposable people-mover". The openness is intriguing, especially the nebulously promised "Slate U", which will hopefully be a nice, modern upgrade to my Chilton repair...

On the one hand, I wish there had been more of a focus on things that weren't already in the FAQ (though I am thankful for the what new information was presented), but on the other hand, all these comments about getting personal answers REALLY makes me wish I had gotten my act together and sent...

Perfect. I'm super happy that aftermarket options exist for people who want those options.

I'm 100% on board with dorky. That's why I'm looking at a function-over-form Slate. I got to sit in one when they still allowed it, and the rear column is actually fairly wide. I'm assuming that's where they keep the airbags, but it does also introduce a blind spot to the head turn check. I...

And related to niche kits like that tent, or locking compartments from the Q&A, I wish the corporate response hadn't been "we're working on it", but rather, "that's the ideal market for 3rd party accessory makers, supported by our extensive documentation for product design". The rear seat well...

I'm just happy that it demonstrates that there are a lot of attachment options to install weird stuff without having to drill holes in the bed.

Yes, to paraphrase a comment from elsewhere on the internet, "Bad PWM is bad". I believe those are the ones that you see flickering in your rear view mirror, in your peripheral vision, or when you turn your head. The oncoming strobing ones have to be just plain defective. I hope that the cost...

TIL that the Slate truck doesn't have metal keys, and I am honestly disappointed. The door handles have a little indentation where a keyhole would be, and I never gave it a second thought since I drive a car without power locks.