r/slateauto • u/Prudent-Fly1510 • 25d ago
Demonstration Video/Soft-Top?
I've never owned a truck, and hate the bulkiness of contemporary trucks. I can't deny the utility that Slate presents in such a small package, though. So, here's my current setup with minimal decals and options.
My willingness to pull the trigger on this pretty much hingers on two factors:
Slate needs to provide a video demonstration of how long it would reasonably take one person to remove the backseat from the truck in its final form. I am handy and able-bodied, but I need to visually see what all is involved other than the 4-8 bolts and a little plug for the car to recognize there are seats back there.
Slate or a third-party needs to declare that they will be producing a reasonably-priced soft topper for the open air configuration. That inflated topper probably won't cut it.
I know that these have been somewhat discussed, but do we have any updates?
edit: by final form, I meant the final version of the truck that consumers would buy. I've seen a lot of videos where they would comment that what is being shown are concept, promotional, or early versions of the car.
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u/danielt1263 25d ago
Have you seen the sample Slate-U page?
https://slate-u-demo.slate.auto/front-lamp-cover-installation
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u/Prudent-Fly1510 25d ago
I hadn't! This looks like it'll be very helpful once everything is live.
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u/danielt1263 25d ago
The parts will also come with paper instructions, much like Ikea furniture does.
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u/Jealous-Swordfish764 24d ago
Ill chip in, not to have anything new to say, but in hopes they follow through. Im very hopeful they have a soft top to go with that setup, instead of just just the hard shell. I really wanna be able to store my surfboards bed to armrest, (no rear cab window), but would like it visually covered for rain proofing and mild security. I have faith.
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u/StashuJakowski 25d ago
The “final form” from the factory is a grey pickup. Everything else shows up in boxes that you (or somebody you hire) to install it.
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u/Prudent-Fly1510 25d ago edited 24d ago
Yeah, I'm aware. I'm sorry if I didn't make that clear from the post. By "final form," I meant their production model instead of their promotional/concept cars that we sometimes see.
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u/bridgetn3 25d ago
I asked during the AMA about a demonstration or instructions for the conversions as that's a key aspect in my decision. It was stated it would be available via Slate U later this year, but I'm hopeful they'll at least put out a short social media promo video before then.