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  1. pairtrader

    Continuous Faint Humming Noise When Parked

    As predicted, mine made the noise once, then again for a shorter period. Nothing since. I wasn't able to check the impact on range. I'm just glad there's nothing wrong with the car. I'm 15 months past my last service (4 year service) and I'm hoping to avoid service/repairs for some time...
  2. pairtrader

    Continuous Faint Humming Noise When Parked

    This is happening to my car now. Exact same noise. 2014 S85 VIN 329XX I'll wait a few days to see if it stops as expected. I'll update once resolved.
  3. pairtrader

    Western Canada Superchargers

    I'm charging in Hope now, and the guys are working on the expansion. You're correct, four more chargers, ready in a few weeks.
  4. pairtrader

    Western Canada Superchargers

    I charged in Hope yesterday (Sunday around 2pm) and got the last spot. 3 Ss and 3 Xs. I'd like to see the current 6 stalls increased to 12 before Model 3s start arriving in numbers. Plenty of room in that lot.
  5. pairtrader

    Western Canada Superchargers

    Elon Tweeted this morning about cross-Canada Superchargers. Chris Sweeney ‏@SweensChris 3h3 hours ago @elonmusk any plans to the the supercharger network to be extended in Canada so it's possible to drive across the whole country? Elon MuskVerified account‏@elonmusk @SweensChris Should...
  6. pairtrader

    City of Vancouver Electric Vehicle Strategy Survey

    Thanks Paul, done.
  7. pairtrader

    Save the Date - Gigafactory Party July 29th in Reno

    Hi Steve, Do you have a +1? I'm a fellow Vancouverite, but I'll be in Sacramento/Reno until the 31st. If you have a +1, I could pick you up at the Reno airport and drive us to the event (in a Tesla).
  8. pairtrader

    Tesla July 29th Gigafactory opening: I have an extra spot

    If you fly to Sacramento, I can drive (2hrs) and be your +1. Cheaper flight than Reno?
  9. pairtrader

    Save the Date - Gigafactory Party July 29th in Reno

    If you fly to Sacramento, I can drive (2hrs) and be your +1!
  10. pairtrader

    Save the Date - Gigafactory Party July 29th in Reno

    If there are still any +1s up for grab, please PM me! I live in Vancouver, BC, but happen to be in Sacramento until July 31st, with nothing to do July 29th.... I did the factory tour last week in Fremont, but they couldn't help me out with any Gigafactory info.
  11. pairtrader

    Vancouver to Alberta Trip Planning

    It's Ken Wilson at Autowerkes Exclusive. When I picked up my Model S two years ago I drove it straight to his shop in Maple Ridge and he did about half the car in Xpel Ultimate and then coated the entire car with Opticoat, including the rims. When I got new rims he also applied Opticoat for...
  12. pairtrader

    Vancouver Flagship store (Fir & 4th) update

    I also received an invite, but unfortunately I'll be out of town. I'm looking forward to stopping by when I return a few weeks later. I imagine they may have more events now that they have a larger space.
  13. pairtrader

    Model X ordered in Canada

    I saw a Blue Model X driving in downtown Vancouver today. Gorgeous in person. Washington plates of course.
  14. pairtrader

    Vancouver Supercharger location confirmed.

    You're correct that in Kits, and downtown, most units are strata. Permission to install a charger isn't the problem, it's the cost, and how to bill the user for the electricity. Some of the smaller buildings in Kits may be able to install a 15-40 or a level 2 charger for their handful of...
  15. pairtrader

    Vancouver Supercharger location confirmed.

    Hopefully it's both. The new service center/store will be swamped with the Model 3 so a SuperCharger would be useful for Tesla to charge all of the cars going through, and immensely helpful for many downtown owners. They really should have one near Hwy 1, but the apartment dweller issue is...
  16. pairtrader

    Should TESLA offer a J1772 charger?

    I posted this in the Battery and Charging category as well, but I'm curious what Canadian owners think. I'm currently installing a charger in my underground parking. It's a 221 unit building in downtown Vancouver. We have a government grant to help with the cost, but the grant requires that the...
  17. pairtrader

    Should TESLA offer a J1772 charger?

    Seems like a silly question, but I'm currently installing a charger in my underground parking. It's a 221 unit building in downtown Vancouver. We have a government grant to help with the cost, but the grant requires that the charger(s) have a J1772 connector. I'm wondering if this will be...
  18. pairtrader

    Western Canada Superchargers

    You're probably right, but I do wish I had that in my building. It would meet my needs and save me the cost and hassle of sorting it out post-construction.
  19. pairtrader

    Western Canada Superchargers

    I have a friend that is a developer and his current project in Langley, that began three years ago, has a 20 AMP outlet (can upgrade to 40 Amp), in one of the two parking stalls that comes with each unit. I believe the power usage is connected to the unit you own. It's good to see that it's...
  20. pairtrader

    Western Canada Superchargers

    Thanks, yes this is what I'll end up having installed, or even a wireless meter. My strata seems to be quite reasonable, but I have the only EV in the building (211 Units) so I'm trying to find the best solution that others can follow without too much cost. Currently, the cost can vary greatly...
  21. pairtrader

    Western Canada Superchargers

    They aren't, but certainly should be. It's a real problem downtown Vancouver and will inevitably affect sales. I'm looking to get a charger installed in my Yaletown parking stall and it could be very expensive, not to mention figuring out some way of paying strata for the power since the...
  22. pairtrader

    Western Canada Superchargers

    I expected the Vancouver SuperCharger to be at the new sales/service center, but when I spoke with someone at the sales center a couple of weeks ago, he thought it would most likely be somewhere close to Hwy1.
  23. pairtrader

    Winter Tires and Rims - Canadian Availability

    In Vancouver, at both reputable places that I went, when I took in tires, rims and TPMS, they installed and balanced for about $250. Less if no TPMS. Now that I have two sets of tires/rims/tpms, it will be $10 per tire for my quick seasonal swap.
  24. pairtrader

    Western Canada Superchargers

    I'm sure we all wish there was a bit more progress in Western Canada, but for Vancouver area owners it will be great when the Twin Falls, Idaho supercharger is complete, opening up Utah and Colorado. If anyone drives that route, please PM me. I'm planning to make that route part of my...
  25. pairtrader

    Hotel Del Coronado charging?

    Do we know of any TMC members that live on Coronado Island? I visited last winter and may return.
  26. pairtrader

    Why you need paint protection...

    Ken Wilson @ Autowerkes Exclusive He does the work on Tesla's test drive vehicles and many of the new deliveries in Vancouver. He did half Xpel and full Opticoat on my car. He books up several weeks ahead, so if you're interested, call him once you have a delivery date. Shop is in Maple...
  27. pairtrader

    Winter Tires and Rims - Canadian Availability

    I use 19" Tsportline for summer, and the basic rims that came with the car for winter. I have tires and TPMS on both. I love the Tsportline rims so far. It's worth getting OptiCoat on whichever you choose. Tsportline isn't quite the deal it used to be because of the dollar. I also got...
  28. pairtrader

    Elon Tweet: Model 3

    Hopefully current owners can reserve first, ideally in order of their VIN. The number of reservations will be insane.
  29. pairtrader

    Vancouver to Alberta Trip Planning

    Unfortunately I had to drive home early for a personal matter, so no drive through Jasper this time. The good news is that it took about 16.5 hours from Edmonton to downtown Vancouver without driving like a madman. Traffic between Kamloops and Vancouver is amazing after midnight! If anyone...
  30. pairtrader

    Vancouver to Alberta Trip Planning

    June 24th I'll attempt to drive back from Edmonton to Vancouver through Jasper (then south to Golden) It's 385km from Edmonton to Wabasso Campground, so I wouldn't be comfortable attempting it without a place to charge for a couple of hours. I contacted the Hinton/Jasper KOA (299km from my...
  31. pairtrader

    Vancouver to Alberta Trip Planning

    I didn't arrive until Saturday night, about 7pm. Teslas everywhere now! - - - Updated - - - The campground was fully booked. This is two connected sites, but my neighbour didn't show up the first night. I had to book two weeks in advance to grab one of the last serviced sites.
  32. pairtrader

    Vancouver to Alberta Trip Planning

    Thanks. I ordered the adapter. It should arrive in Edmonton before I drive back to Vancouver, so I'll give it a try in the Jasper area. In the meantime, I'll relax and enjoy the slow charge.
  33. pairtrader

    Vancouver to Alberta Trip Planning

    I'm at the Lake Louise Campground (serviced sites) and my 30A adapters aren't compatible with the 30A outlet. I had the same issue at RV parks during my US road trip last summer. 50A works, but 30A sites are much more common. Has anyone figured this out? Is there another adapter available...
  34. pairtrader

    Canada - How is your Wh/km?

    You must really be enjoying your car! I'm at 209Wh/km after 22,000km and am not exactly a slow driver. We live in the same climate, so more highway driving for me perhaps?
  35. pairtrader

    Western Canada Superchargers

    I received an email response about Kelowna. Nothing imminent. "Thank you for your email. We are actively scouting for locations near Kelowna, but we are still in the initial stages of deployment for a site in that area. " I noticed they said "near Kelowna". With Elon's recent comments about...
  36. pairtrader

    Western Canada Superchargers

    Busy day in Squamish today. Great to see the Superchargers being used. I imagine we could start seeing wait times by next summer at peak times at this site.
  37. pairtrader

    Vancouver to Alberta Trip Planning

    Are you plugged in at your site? I was under the impression that you couldn't plug in at the tent sites, but would be pleasantly surprised if it's possible.
  38. pairtrader

    Vancouver to Alberta Trip Planning

    I quickly started playing around with MyMaps. I'll try to hone my skills later, but this map is my planned route. Thanks for the tip. I should be able to charge for a couple of hours at the Jasper/Hinton KOA for a small fee. They're getting back to me, but they have outlets always accessible...
  39. pairtrader

    Vancouver to Alberta Trip Planning

    I agree completely, so I booked two nights at the campground and also booked the Walcott Quarry Hike ($126), so that driving straight through is not an option. My frugal side would never allow me to abandon those payments! - - - Updated - - - I'll post some photos and info about how charging...
  40. pairtrader

    Vancouver to Alberta Trip Planning

    Thanks Nappe and beerock, I took your advice just booked a serviced campsite in Lake Louise for two nights. Day 1 - Vancouver to Lake Louise Day 2 - Mount Stephen Fossil Beds hike (6hrs) or Burgess Shale Walcott Quarry hike (11hrs) - Calling tomorrow for advice and booking Day 3 - Lake Agnes...
  41. pairtrader

    Vancouver to Alberta Trip Planning

    I'm planning to drive Vancouver to Edmonton again in a couple of weeks, but attempting a different route. I'll spend a few days covering the route and would like to take in some of the highlights along the way. No rush this time. I grew up in Alberta, but it's been a long time since I've spent...
  42. pairtrader

    Elon Musk biography by Ashlee Vance

    Interview with Ashlee Vance Elon Musk: Out to change the way we live on Earth and in space - Home | The Current with Anna Maria Tremonti | CBC Radio
  43. pairtrader

    Base 19' or 19' Cyclones?

    I have the Tsportline wheels and love them. I keep my winter tires on the stock wheels and my all seasons on the Tsportlines. I put TPMS sensors on both sets so it's a simple $9 per tire swap at my local shop. Photos (on winter tires, since swapped) Western Canada Superchargers - Page 81
  44. pairtrader

    Western Canada Superchargers

    I heard that the Superchargers will be at the new service center, because the HPWCs are not adequate for charging all of the deliveries and cars being serviced. I just had my car serviced and it was not fully charged when I picked it up. It didn't bother me, but it makes sense that they would...
  45. pairtrader

    What did you drive before your Tesla?

    I sold my 1998 Nissan Altima when I got my Tesla. I was never interested in luxury cars and wouldn't have spent more than 45k on anything else.....probably something used for under 30k. Not a second of buyer's remorse in 13 months with my S85. I wanted an EV and since it's my only vehicle I...
  46. pairtrader

    Western Canada Superchargers

    Tesla is having a test drive event in Kelowna this month. Since the Superchargers will surely be part of the sales pitch, hopefully it translates into the Kelowna Supercharger being prioritized. Experience Model S in Kelowna | Events | Tesla Motors
  47. pairtrader

    Teslas in Movies & TV

    I just watched all of Season 3 on Netflix and Marty's Tesla is practically one of the main characters.
  48. pairtrader

    In case anyone was worried about Tesla sales volumes ...

    It's my understanding that this is why there will be Superchargers in Vancouver and Calgary. The HPWCs aren't sufficient to have all of the delivered and serviced cars charged for pickup. I'll be shocked if the Vancouver or Calgary Superchargers are not at the service Centres. Has anyone...
  49. pairtrader

    Western Canada Superchargers

    Yes, I didn't even think about reducing it to the regular charge limit, I probably should have. In one year and 20,000km my car has only been charged to the max ten times at the most, so I'm not terribly concerned. It's hard to know for sure with the software updates, but I seem to have lost...
  50. pairtrader

    Western Canada Superchargers

    Fortunately I decided to keep my winter tires on until I returned. I had them switched a couple of days later. I've been using Grandview Tire on Commercial and 12th since I have aftermarket wheels. TST Tesla Aftermarket Wheel 19x8.5 I'm still hoping Tesla changes that policy someday.