Get Amped Tour: Toronto, Ontario, 8/3 - 8/5

[kbeckley]

Thanks gg_wants_a_tesla for the answers above.

I have seen some references to Hans. I tried contacting him a couple of months ago a number of times to no avail. I finally contacted Tesla head office and they told me Hans was away until the fall.

Seems that is wrong. Is Hans indeed the current Canadian rep?

 

[RKM]

I received an email from Hans on the 10th of July, so he's around.

Thanks gg_wants_a_tesla for the answers above.

I have seen some references to Hans. I tried contacting him a couple of months ago a number of times to no avail. I finally contacted Tesla head office and they told me Hans was away until the fall.

Seems that is wrong. Is Hans indeed the current Canadian rep?

 

[Doug_G]

I finally contacted Tesla head office and they told me Hans was away until the fall.

Seems that is wrong. Is Hans indeed the current Canadian rep?

Totally wrong. Hans is the guy.

 

[kbeckley]

Totally wrong. Hans is the guy.

Great news. I like Hans. Weird reply from head office.

Lots of knowledge here so another question:
What are the Canadian car differences? I have heard DRLs and some difference with the bumper.

 

[Doug_G]

Great news. I like Hans. Weird reply from head office.

Lots of knowledge here so another question:
What are the Canadian car differences? I have heard DRLs and some difference with the bumper.

DRLs, yes. Bumper, no. As I understand it, part of the reason why the production car looks a bit different from the prototype is that the design was modified to meet Canadian regulations. I believe they're trying, as much as possible, to design a single vehicle that meets all global requirements. I know that there must be some difference for Europe due to conflicting regulations but it makes sense to minimize the changes as much as possible.

Canada also requires an "immobilizer", which is a digital lock from the FOB. All the cars already have that.

 

[Alex_C]

Just got my invite. reserved for Saturday at 10h00am!

Can't wait to drive it finally

 

[Brian H]

I'd love to come, but it's August long weekend - that's cabin time for my family, and my wife's birthday. And she wants to be at the cabin...

S1 won't be there?:crying: Terrible.:cursing: Tell your wife you have a responsibility to EV posterity to make an appearance and accept the applause and admiration of the media and masses!
Or SLT.

 

[Brian H]

1. Tesla says no. (switching drivers)
...

At least one of the posters from Fremont said his copilot had no issue with that (switched with wife mid-drive).

 

[Jaff]

Shhhh! :wink::biggrin:

She actually doesn't like to drive. Go figure.

 

[brianman]

At least one of the posters from Fremont said his copilot had no issue with that (switched with wife mid-drive).

Interesting. I was told explicitly that this isn't an option.

 

[Doug_G]

Interesting. I was told explicitly that this isn't an option.

It probably isn't... doesn't mean everyone at Tesla knows and/or follows the rules.

 

[CurrieG]

My test drive is booked for 3:00 pm Friday... Can hardly wait! Will have wife and son along.

(CDN RES S146)

 

[KBF]

Thanks gg_wants_a_tesla for the answers above.

I have seen some references to Hans. I tried contacting him a couple of months ago a number of times to no avail. I finally contacted Tesla head office and they told me Hans was away until the fall.

Seems that is wrong. Is Hans indeed the current Canadian rep?

I think Hans is involved with the Get Amped tours - I believe I saw him in one of the many test drive videos from Fremont. Although he mould most likely be back for this event. Great guy!

 

[KBF]

S1 won't be there?:crying: Terrible.:cursing: Tell your wife you have a responsibility to EV posterity to make an appearance and accept the applause and admiration of the media and masses!
Or SLT.

I'm actually just a regular Signature, so first of the mere mortals ;^) We're heading out to Winnipeg for a date: supper and the Bomber game. Although I actually would prefer an overnight date in Toronto - 4 kids and 10 years of marriage means that doesn't happen much these days! At the same time, I don't really need a test drive... if it was an hour-long one, maybe it would be worth the 5 hours + $ to fly.

 

[Doug_G]

I think Hans is involved with the Get Amped tours - I believe I saw him in one of the many test drive videos from Fremont. Although he mould most likely be back for this event. Great guy!

Yes, Hans was there, helping out. It's not unusual for people from the stores to help out at the bigger events. For the earlier factory tour event they had people in from all over the world.

 

[mnx]

Does anyone else think we'll get the cars from Chicago for Toronto Get Amped? (It seems that Miami is closer to Houston than Toronto...) So the Miami cars will go to Houston, the Chicago cars will come to TO, and the cars that were in Portland will make their way down to Palo Alto... Although the Toronto event is the only one this weekend, so we might get something different... Anyways my guess is we get Blue, Black, Grey, & Silver...

 

[Jaff]

Not sure which ones we'll see mnx...don't really care....(as long as they all have cupholders n' vanity mirrors)..:wink::biggrin:

 

[Bardlebee]

If the blue car shows up there can someone get video of it? Not just pictures? I would like to see a good walk around of it.

 

[teslasguy]

If the blue car shows up there can someone get video of it? Not just pictures? I would like to see a good walk around of it.

+1 on request for video of the Blue car!

 

[AndyM]

If the blue car shows up there can someone get video of it? Not just pictures? I would like to see a good walk around of it.

And the VIN, please.