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I’m with you. I really don’t need a smart home turning lights on for me when I can execute the horrendous task of flicking a light switch.

I find motorised boot openings annoying (at least if they don’t have some foot sensor) as they are slower than a manual opening, so if you have to hit some button anyway, what’s the point. Plus it means more things to inevitably and eventually break, requiring expensive repair (especially for Tesla).

I much rather have light and simple components which are reliable and easy to fix.
The best part is no part. Switch to sandals. If people look at you funny, move to a beach resort area and live in a hut. There problem solved. No light switch. No electricity. No tying or zipping of shoes. No paid work. Nothing to worry about.....

Wait, what is that odd sound... I think my tummy is trying to tell me something..... Oh, I better go scavenge for food. Need to make a fishing spear. Climb a tree to get coconuts. Look for edible plants. I'm thirsty. How do I find fresh water? Ahhhhh....! Too much work to do!!
 

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A strap hanging from the interior of the frunk hood would allow shorter people to pull it down from the raised position. Simple and inexpensive.
It will also allow tall people to get the back of their neck tickled when they are loading or unloading stuff from the frunk.
 

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a frunk on a pickup truck is merely a bonus space.
It's also a way to hide away the technical marvel that your Tesla is. Helps keep down the jealousy that other vehicle drivers might feel. Wouldn't want them getting all jealous seeing all the wonderful tech under that hood.
 

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My R1T would not power close because it thought something was in the way. For most of my ownership, I closed it manually and it worked just fine.
Wait, wait.... Don't leave the reader in such suspense.... What was the actual cause of your R1T not being able to power close?

What happened? What happened?
 

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This may work but considering the weight of the hood the opening spring will probably be pretty stiff and pulling the hood down may be less fun than you think, even with a rope.
But if you pull hard enough, the hood will come down fast and slam shut with the "rope" sticking out the front like a tongue. Drive like that and the "tongue" will flap in the wind like when a dog puts its head out the window of a driving car. That could be cute.
 

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Wait, wait.... Don't leave the reader in such suspense.... What was the actual cause of your R1T not being able to power close?

What happened? What happened?
Hood alignment had to be adjusted and close sensor recalibration. As soon as it was working, my half shafts weren’t making noise and my power cover still working, I sold it. Overall R1T was a great product.

The main reason I sold it was the service center being over 2 hours away in Brooklyn NY and they seemed to resist sending out mobile techs to repair things.
 

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Oh, come on.... People are complaining already about magically assisted lights turning on/off, shoes getting tied, doors and hoods opening... Now you want them to have an app that will allow the temperature in the vehicle to set the comfortable temperature before they even get into the vehicle? How dare you!! Be gone you evil wizard of magic.
 

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A strap hanging from the interior of the frunk hood would allow shorter people to pull it down from the raised position. Simple and inexpensive. Powered everything will be expensive to repair, and probably lower resale value after a few years, because there will be so many things that will require repair.
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At an early promo event, the female journalist jumped into the pre-production DeLorean but could not reach the door to close it. Straps were added.
 

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And a look at the new wheelset - I like

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OK, so someone will wind up unbolting the frunk hood, strap a couple of grandkids in the frunk, and it's a Disney ride right off the bat!
 

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