Random Roadster Sightings

[IslandRoadster]

While I was putting my "slightly" damaged 2010 2.5 roadster on a truck bound for Carl and its repair....

Pains me every time I see it!

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

 

[MarcoRP]

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.
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[Bunnak]

 

[drewski]

that doesn't look particularly random, but does look like a lot of fun!

 

[Bunnak]

random Skittles colors...?

 

[coolVariable]

I see my car!

 

[PFLeFaou]

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!

 

[Bunnak]

maybe we can all pitch in and have his car detailed! i feel bad for this baby!

 

[IslandRoadster]

maybe we can all pitch in and have his car detailed! i feel bad for this baby!

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

I wonder how they mounted that bike rack?

 

[Tex EV]

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

I wonder how they mounted that bike rack?

Paging @chadconway, that's his car

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

 

[IslandRoadster]

Paging @chadconway, that's his car

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

Thanks, @Tex EV. @chadconway, please let me know your thoughts, good and bad. Thanks!

 

[augkuo]

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

 

[drewski]

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

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.

 

[IslandRoadster]

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.

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.

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

 

[X.l.r.8]

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

 

[IslandRoadster]

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

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

 

[ellidz]

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?

 

[drewski]

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

 

[Bunnak]

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

 

[drewski]

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

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!