Journal
Six-plus EVs, every Supercharger stop, service visit, and honest take.
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Model Y Juniper Window and Door Malfunction
The driver rear door on my Model Y Juniper stopped opening right after the wrap. Here's what Tesla mobile service found and why it needed a second visit.
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Testing Meta Glasses on a Model Y Juniper Road Trip
I wore Meta Glasses (Oakley HSTN) for a spontaneous trip to Tokyo Central in Costa Mesa. Here's how the POV footage held up, plus a mystery audio glitch on the way home.
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Model Y Juniper Wrap Reveal: Avery Dennison Rising Sun
The Model Y Juniper got a color-change wrap built around the Philippine flag. Here's the story behind the Avery Dennison Rising Sun build.
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Vic's Rivian R1S Overlanding Build Tour
Vic's Gen 1 Quad Motor R1S is a fully off-grid basecamp on wheels. Full build tour: Prinsu rack, 100W solar, Starlink, 3.8kWh battery, and a kerosene heater.
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Rivian Frunk or Treat 2025: San Gabriel Valley Meetup
The San Gabriel Valley Rivian Club went full Halloween at Campsite Brewing. Themed frunks, a Flux Capacitor R1T, and a mud-caked truck fresh off Red Rock.
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Teslaunch Rear Seat Fridge for the Model Y Juniper
I installed the Teslaunch rear-seat fridge in my Model Y Juniper, ran a real cooling test, and figured out what actually fits in 3.6 liters. Honest review.
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SEMA 2025: What Should I Check Out?
Quick check-in from SEMA Studios in Las Vegas before the floor opens. Year two at SEMA — drop your must-see booths and builds in the comments.
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Model Y Juniper: First Road Trip + FSD Real-World Test
Bakersfield and back in the new Model Y Juniper on FSD. Real efficiency numbers, Supercharger pricing, and an honest take on FSD V13 vs HW3 and the Cybertruck.
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Model Y Camping: Yeslak Organizer, Table & Air Mattress
Think you need a Rivian to camp? Yeslak's trunk organizer, foldable table, and custom-fit air mattress turn the Model Y Juniper into a legitimate camping rig.
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Rivian R1S Camp Mode Battery Drain: What the Service Trip Found
My Gen 2 R1S burned through 18% battery overnight in camp mode at 39°F. I took it to Rivian Irvine for a full diagnostic. Here's exactly what they found.
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Cybertruck Cant Rail Part 2: Service Finally Got It Right
The first cant rail recall left my Cybertruck worse than before. I went back. This time they nailed it, and I got a Model Y Launch Series as a loaner.
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3W Floor Mats for the Model Y Juniper: Full Set Installed
3W sent the complete floor mat set for the Model Y Juniper — front row, back row, trunk liners, frunk, and rear seat protectors. Here's the full install.
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Tesla Cybertruck RWD Review: Is the Base Model Worth It?
No rear screen, no air suspension, and no tonneau cover. I finally found the RWD Cybertruck in person—here is the truth about the base model.
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3W Floor Mats for the Rivian R1S: Second Row Finally Fits
3W sent a full set for the Rivian R1S after seeing my OEM mat complaints. Front, second, third row, and trunk liner installed and reviewed.
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Model 3 Standard RWD: The Trim Tesla Owners Slept On
I drove the Model 3 Standard RWD back-to-back with the Cybertruck and walked away genuinely surprised. Here's what you actually give up, and one thing that blew me away.
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Cybertruck Cant Rail Recall: Service Day Reality Check
Brought the Cybertruck in for the cant rail recall at Upland Tesla. Left with misaligned new rails and a fogged windshield camera. Here's the full story.
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SoCal EVs at Super73 HQ: Awning Reveal and Custom Builds
A SoCal EVs meetup at Super73 HQ in San Clemente brought out custom wraps, a Cyberbeast, and the first showing of the R1S rooftop awning fully deployed.
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Sean's R1S: Slide-Out Camp Kitchen and Spare Tire Setup
At the Toyo Tires Trail Pass event, Sean walked me through his Gen 1 Quad Motor R1S build: a removable slide-out kitchen, Bluetti power, and a Kuat spare tire carrier.
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First Night Camping in the R1S: Toyo Trail Pass at Big Bear
Took the R1S solo to Big Bear for the Toyo Trail Pass event: Rivian Club camp at Holcomb Valley, first night in Camp Mode, and 1.57 mi/kWh for 102 miles.
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Jowua Roof Shade and Screen Protectors for the Model Y Juniper
The Juniper's rear roof cutout means old shades won't fit. Jowua's new glass roof sunshade clips in clean and blocks heat, though the Eclipse and Dark Matter versions differ more than you'd expect.