Journal
Six-plus EVs, every Supercharger stop, service visit, and honest take.
When Life Gives You Lemons, Go Electric
A 120-mile daily commute and a gas bill that never quit are what turned Sherwin into an EV owner. A Thanksgiving reflection on family, lemons, and why the whole fleet went electric.
Drove the Juniper to SEMA 2025 and Forgot My Suitcase
The Model Y Juniper made its first Vegas run heading to SEMA 2025. FSD v14.1 handled the 15 North better than ever, and I handled packing worse than ever.
Cybertruck FSD in the Rain: v14.1.7 Surprised Me
FSD v14.1.7 on the Cybertruck in a rainy SoCal night: what it handled well, where it struggled, and the one moment I had to take over.
Model Y Juniper Performance: What Actually Changed
The Model Y Juniper Performance is in showrooms and it's in red. Here's a first look at the staggered 21s, Insane Mode, carbon spoiler, and the interior detail that changed quietly.
SEMA 2025 Floor Tour: EVs, JDM, and a Type R Odyssey
Second year at SEMA, second year walking away amazed. From an Evasive Motorsports Ioniq 5N to a Honda Odyssey with Type R triple exhaust, here's what stood out.
Cybertruck to Vegas: Zero Emissions Run and Valley of Fire
Joined the Zero Emissions Run Las Vegas with the Cybertruck, rolled in as number 33, and made it to Valley of Fire with 50-plus EVs. Here's the full trip breakdown.
Hansshow Power Frunk for the Model Y Juniper
I installed the Hansshow Power Frunk on my Model Y Juniper. Here's the honest install experience and whether it's worth it for daily frunk users.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.