Your Photo / Question Requests? -- Seeing Slate Truck In Warsaw This Weekend

[evtruth]

Slate will have a truck in Warsaw (where the truck will be manufactured) this weekend, which gives me a chance to get more / more detailed photos than I did last time!

Soooo... Instead of searching every thread for "I wish there was a photo of X" or "I wonder if it can do X", please post here what you'd like to see me get additional pictures / videos of as well as any questions you have and I'll compose a list and do my best to get everyone's questions answered and pictures / videos taken!

 

[TampaTerp]

Slate will have a truck in Warsaw (where the truck will be manufactured) this weekend, which gives me a chance to get more / more detailed photos than I did last time!

Soooo... Instead of searching every thread for "I wish there was a photo of X", please post here what you'd like to see me get additional pictures / videos of as well as any questions you have and I'll compose a list and do my best to get everyone's questions answered and pictures / videos taken!

Lucky you and thanks for extending the offer!


I'm very curious about the key and how it works. With the app on the phone is the key just an alternative means of unlocking/starting the truck? Will you need the key if you have the phone and vice versa?

 

[The Weatherman]

Does the lower ‘mid-gate’ panel fold down or does it need to be removed completely when opening up the bed? Likewise, can the glass be folded up or does it need to be completely removed?

 

[bartflossom]

Does the back glass hinge upwards to open even when it's on the cab instead of on the back of the suv kit?

 

[The Weatherman]

The conversion from manual to automatic windows was brought up recently. How does that conversion take place? A simple self contained motor battery assembly that fits over the crank shaft or a complete motor electric connection inserted in the door?

Thanks.

I’ll go away now.

 

[5ohbrad]

Slate will have a truck in Warsaw (where the truck will be manufactured) this weekend, which gives me a chance to get more / more detailed photos than I did last time!

Soooo... Instead of searching every thread for "I wish there was a photo of X" or "I wonder if it can do X", please post here what you'd like to see me get additional pictures / videos of as well as any questions you have and I'll compose a list and do my best to get everyone's questions answered and pictures / videos taken!

If you could get a measurement of the bolt circle. I suspect it will be 5x114.3 (4.5in). Also, detail photos of interior between seats, door panels, under hood storage, under vehicle suspension/battery location and wheel closeup. If you can, thanks!

 

[Dorbiman]

The conversion from manual to automatic windows was brought up recently. How does that conversion take place? A simple self contained motor battery assembly that fits over the crank shaft or a complete motor electric connection inserted in the door?

Thanks.

I’ll go away now.

Similarly, the customizer shows the option for a little cubby over the power window motor. I'm curious how that will work, as the motor looks bulky and protruding, but the little cubby completely replaces it somehow.

 

[1yeliab_sufur1]

there is pictures of the front but noon on the middle front and maybe in the dash interior like where the speakers go in wondering if there is a port there

 

[Adam W]

I just want audio of the doors closing. Need to hear that "thunk" !

 

[GreatLakes]

Does the lower ‘mid-gate’ panel fold down or does it need to be removed completely when opening up the bed? Likewise, can the glass be folded up or does it need to be completely removed?

I'm curious about these specifics, too. (a nice day with a blank Slate, can I remove the back glass and cab back panel and drive off) Also details like fuse box location and expansion options. A picture of rear from underneath to see what a hitch install needs.

BUT, I wonder if it really is the correct time to get down into the weeds. Do we have any info that these demo vehicles will match up to what rolls off the assembly line? My impression is that the details aren't guaranteed. I'm not sure I want to get into the cognitive issues of "oh, it will be this way" and then in a few months it all changes.

Anyway, thanks to evtruth for the offer! It is fun to speculate and see how it goes together. I just checked my route to Warsaw, almost 5 hours. Probably not going to take that trip this weekend.

 

[Lanthian]

I don't have any different questions from what has been posted, but really looking forward to seeing the pictures! This event was announced a little too late for me to make other plans to go, but hoping another one happens nearby!

 

[sodamo]

Thanks for your generous offer. Have some interest in earlier requests.
a better idea of space behind the seats and the rear panels, both at floor and top of seats.
if available, any difference between phone vs tablet mount other than size?
pics of center console or between seat area.
Is cab roof panel removable?
Any info on the Topper/ cargo option without seat, rollbar.

 

[Dorbiman]

I'd be interested to know what traction motor they're going with. The one that was spotted in their development photo seems sort of unlikely, but I also don't know if they'd be willing to share that information.

 

[Duke Slater]

1) If this prototype has the Kenda tires, what is the specific model and size?
2) Please solve once and for all if the built in phone holder can extend far enough for a tablet! I see a separate tablet mount as an option on the configurator but I’ve also heard the built in one can accommodate one.
3) Any cabin plugs/ports with locations. Any 110v/USB/USB-Cs

 

[Whitesands]

Begin with the fact that answering "undecided" or "TBD" is perfectly suitable for an answer right now and they may consider some questions as feedback in a particular direction if needed.

Will there be underbody aero-panels? On the left of the steering wheel, is there a slot for a speaker? (It's not visible in the configurator)