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Random Roadster Sightings

Discussion in 'Roadster 2008-2012' started by doug, Jun 24, 2008.

  1. IslandRoadster

    IslandRoadster Red Roadster #609!

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    And me too since it looks almost the same as my #609. But you're in good hands with @CM_007!
     
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  2. MarcoRP

    MarcoRP @MontrealTesla

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    Spotted in Ontario (not by me). That car has the 7th green plate to be issued in Ontario (GVAA-007), Doug has the 1st one.
    Tony Falcone on Twitter

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  3. Bunnak

    Bunnak Member

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  4. drewski

    drewski Supporting Member

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    that doesn't look particularly random, but does look like a lot of fun! :p
     
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  5. Bunnak

    Bunnak Member

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    random Skittles colors...?
     
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    I see my car!
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  7. PFLeFaou

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    Fun encounter tonight in Sausalito, Ca. My Roadster is in the back, and the one in the front has a cool bicycle rack, as it is appropriate in Marin! :)


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  8. Bunnak

    Bunnak Member

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    maybe we can all pitch in and have his car detailed! o_Oi feel bad for this baby!
     
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  9. IslandRoadster

    IslandRoadster Red Roadster #609!

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    It's an SUR (sport utility roadster). Scratches are required.

    I wonder how they mounted that bike rack?
     
  10. Tex EV

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    Paging @chadconway, that's his car :D

    Torklift makes a hitch for the Roadster that mounts to the rear subframe - Tesla Roadster EcoHitch
     
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  11. IslandRoadster

    IslandRoadster Red Roadster #609!

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    I have a Torklift hitch - you can see the 1.25" receiver under the "T" on the license plate.
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  13. drewski

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    shame they didn't do a hidden design like what i installed into a friend's Miata. there's a removable piece that goes vertically into another receiver.
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    i've seen a Model S hitch with a similar design

    i'd go for a hole in the underpanel vs. in the rear diffuser. advantage 1.5/2.0 where you cut the metal mesh panel (i think) vs. the diffuser.
     
  14. IslandRoadster

    IslandRoadster Red Roadster #609!

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    another advantage to the Miyata design is that it likely can carry more weight. I am nonetheless intrigued!!
     
  15. X.l.r.8

    X.l.r.8 Supporting Member

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    I forget mines there. It’s just become my only tow vehicle.
     
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  16. IslandRoadster

    IslandRoadster Red Roadster #609!

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    and you also have the Torklift version, @X.l.r.8?
     
  17. ellidz

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    With the ground clearance on the Roadster so low already, is the hitch lowering the clearance even further? Or does it attach in a way that it isn't the lowest point on the vehicle?
     
  18. drewski

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    it's hard to tell in Augkuo's pic, but the receiver is directly below the license plate and comes through a hole cut in the diffuser
     
  19. Bunnak

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    Sorry I'm trying to follow here...what exactly is in the picture? What exactly are we looking at?
     
  20. drewski

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    1 1/4" hitch. the thing the bike rack is attached to.

    this pic, which i got from the TorkLift site looks like it's @augkuo's car!

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