Model S sightings in Ontario

[inottawa]

First Ottawa sighting for me! Driving on the 417 westbound and came up behind an un-badged white MS with regular ontario plates (non green, non vanity). Drive up beside, exchanged waves and the split up at the 416/417 split (I went south)

Snapped a horrible pic (but was trying to drive)

 

[Doug_G]

Awesome! We're starting to see more of them on the road.

 

[mknox]

First Ottawa sighting for me! Driving on the 417 westbound and came up behind an un-badged white MS with regular ontario plates (non green, non vanity). Drive up beside, exchanged waves and the split up at the 416/417 split (I went south)

Snapped a horrible pic (but was trying to drive)

Sorry, but I have to say it... please be careful snapping pictures when driving. Texting is bad enough. :scared:

 

[Doug_G]

It seems putting out a "bird feeder" (uh, CS-90) is the best way to attract Teslas. Here's Mike's beautiful white, which is still charging as I write. It was delivered in Toronto a few days ago, and this is his first road trip:

 

[mknox]

It seems putting out a "bird feeder" (uh, CS-90) is the best way to attract Teslas. Here's Mike's beautiful white, which is still charging as I write. It was delivered in Toronto a few days ago, and this is his first road trip:

Hope to get one of those "bird feeders" in my company lot soon. Just met with SCH in my offices today and now need to get hold of the building electrician. If we can support it, I'll go for a CS-90 too.

 

[CanuckS#69]

So many sightings and none for me until...I saw my first on on Sunday on 401. Nice blue one. Everyone in my office reports seeing a red sig around Markham. Don't seem to be too many pounding up and down 404 yet.

That red sig might be me. My office is at 16th and the 404 and everyone wants to take the Tesla for lunch.

 

[FS_Ottawa]

My first "in the wild" sighting in Canada was on January 9. I walked out of the local Starbucks and did a double-take.

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As you can see from the photo, it's an exact duplicate of my car (on the right).

Funny enough that day was also my first sighting... mind you, from a different angle.

 

[Boyler]

It seems putting out a "bird feeder" (uh, CS-90) is the best way to attract Teslas. Here's Mike's beautiful white, which is still charging as I write. It was delivered in Toronto a few days ago, and this is his first road trip:

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Thanks for the top up Doug!

Looking to get new personalized plates. Any ideas out there?

 

[TESLIVE]

Will Ontario represent?

 

[mknox]

On Friday, I'm pretty sure I saw a transport load of Model S cars heading west on Hwy 401 near Milton. I was driving east at the time, so only caught a glimpse. Not sure where they could be going, heading away from Toronto...

 

[Jgdixon]

Will Ontario represent?

Of course but we need details!

 

[inottawa]

My 'tesla-dar' was in full effect spotting this white gem in the parking lot for the Tilley building across from my view @ Canada Post on Heron Rd in Ottawa. Sorry for the distance picture... It's white with what looks like 21" dark rims.

Anyone??

 

[dj905]

I met another local Tesla owner at Cora's in Milton this morning. Francis has a brand new Model S and he parked next to me. Nice pic, except for the awful white stuff

David

 

[brianman]

@dj905 - The patterns in the white stuff (on both vehicles)?

 

[dj905]

The temperature was close to freezing, so it looks like it is related to the insulation pattern or structure pattern on the front hood. Both cars had been sitting there for about 1 hour and it had been snowing on and off during that period.

 

[Doug_G]

I've occasionally seen that on my car. It appears to be a reflection of the underlying metal structure. Probably the areas with more material are colder.

These cars are unlike ICE vehicles in that the snow doesn't melt off the hood!

 

[mknox]

The temperature was close to freezing, so it looks like it is related to the insulation pattern or structure pattern on the front hood. Both cars had been sitting there for about 1 hour and it had been snowing on and off during that period.

I washed my car in the driveway yesterday, and when the sun caught the hood at just the right angle, I could see ever so slight indentations matching this snow pattern almost exactly. At first, I thought it was some kind of dent, but then noticed the pattern. It is barely perceivable and not something I'm at all worried about. I wonder if there is some reinforcement on the back side that the hood skin is tacked to in some way? I'd have to pull the interior padding off to know for sure.

 

[c041v]

Doug's theory sounds correct. This pattern must have something to do with how the hood performs in an accident?

 

[Doug_G]

Doug's theory sounds correct. This pattern must have something to do with how the hood performs in an accident?

A flat piece of sheet metal has no stiffness - it will flop all over - the ribbing makes it much stiffer.

 

[mnx]

Getting back on topic...

My first sighting was on Sunday April 21st in the north end of Hamilton. It was a green p85. It was nice meeting it's owner, Reginold (hope i have your name correct). Congrats on your 3 week old beauty!