Model s beta prototype tour: Canada

[KBF]

I've never been this excited to fly to Toronto in my life! :^) Booked my flights today and I'll be spending the afternoon of May 23 in a Model S.

 

[Doug_G]

Model S in Ottawa Rideau Centre!

The Model S is in Ottawa!

They don't have the Canadian pricing yet... Hans said probably by next week.

 

[Spenny818]

What's the VIN# they are touring here Doug?

 

[Doug_G]

What's the VIN# they are touring here Doug?

Doh I forgot to check. I'll be dropping by again and will make note of it.

 

[Jeeps17]

Doh I forgot to check. I'll be dropping by again and will make note of it.

Doug,

Does the canadian beta have the rear-facing seats?

 

[Doug_G]

Doug,

Does the canadian beta have the rear-facing seats?

No, I didn't see any.

 

[Jeeps17]

No, I didn't see any.

That's unfortunate... I really wanted to see them (and possibly bring the kids along to try them - a clear marketing ploy directed at my wife).

 

[KBF]

I believe its VIN #44. Other than no rear-seats, it might be exactly what I'll order (I'll decide when I see it live).

 

[Doug_G]

I just wish it had the performance wheels... I want to see what they look like on sig red. It doesn't look that great in the design studio. I've see the performance wheels on a white S and they looked great.

 

[Jeeps17]

The Model S is in Ottawa!

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Is it me or does the car look like it has the air suspension on high?

Hope we get to play with it!

 

[Doug_G]

Is it me or does the car look like it has the air suspension on high?

Hope we get to play with it!

Yes, they raised the air suspension to bring it in, then couldn't get it to lower again for some reason. Rather than tinker with it they left it on high. Really shows how much it lifts!

Yes, you can play with it all you want.

Oh, and the VIN number is 44.

 

[AnOutsider]

Doug, if you go back, can you take a shot with the suspension fully lowered?

 

[Doug_G]

Doug, if you go back, can you take a shot with the suspension fully lowered?

They appear to be leaving it raised.

 

[VolkerP]

Is it capable of driving? Because some show cars were reported to neither have battery nor motor = big difference in vehicle weight.

 

[Doug_G]

Is it capable of driving? Because some show cars were reported to neither have battery nor motor = big difference in vehicle weight.

It's a show car and has no battery pack. They use a 12V power system to get the touch screen etc. online. Apparently they couldn't get the car to lower after bringing it in to the mall, and decided to leave it raised rather than tinker with it.

 

[AnOutsider]

It's a show car and has no battery pack. They use a 12V power system to get the touch screen etc. online. Apparently they couldn't get the car to lower after bringing it in to the mall, and decided to leave it raised rather than tinker with it.

Ah, then maybe not enough power?

 

[Doug_G]

Ah, then maybe not enough power?

Exactly. I think the 12V power supply they are using is underpowered. The touchscreen goes dim if you turn on the headlights.

 

[Jeeps17]

Exactly. I think the 12V power supply they are using is underpowered. The touchscreen goes dim if you turn on the headlights.

Kind of a bummer that the only time we get to see the car they don't bring the equipment to demo it properly...

 

[clea]

Kind of a bummer that the only time we get to see the car they don't bring the equipment to demo it properly...

hopefully they will have this all sorted out by the time they bring it to us in Laval ...

 

[Jeeps17]

hopefully they will have this all sorted out by the time they bring it to us in Laval ...

A man hopes...

(gratuitous Game of Thrones reference :biggrin