Journal
Six-plus EVs, every Supercharger stop, service visit, and honest take.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Inside the Cyber Odyssey V2 Cybertruck Build
Brian's V2 Cyber Odyssey Cybertruck is all Unplugged Performance: steel bumpers, beadlock wheels, BFGoodrich tires, and a 48V native light bar. A full walk-around of the build.
Tesla Standard Trim Price: Is It Actually Too High?
Tesla's new Standard trims sparked sticker shock online, mine included. After comparing the real competition, my take changed fast.
SoCal EV Event at Bates Nut Farm
Drove the Juniper down to Valley Center for the SoCal EV event at Bates Nut Farm. Custom wraps, a Lucid Gravity, a full row of Cybertrucks, and beef jerky.
Rivian R1S Cargo Crossbars: Install, Wind Noise, and a Glass Roof Warning
Installed the official Rivian cargo crossbars on the R1S using referral points. Full install walkthrough, garage clearance numbers, and a freeway wind noise test.
BestEVMod Cybertruck Storage: Dash Organizer, LCD Tray, and Bed Net
BestEVMod sent five storage accessories for the Cybertruck: LCD protector, dash organizer, under-screen tray, L-track cleats, and a bed cargo net. Here's what actually works.
EV Confessions: Reese Built a One-of-a-Kind Custom Model 3
Reese, aka TeslaRap, turned a 2021 Model 3 into a carbon fiber widebody masterpiece. 93K miles later, he'd do it all over again.
First Cyberbeast Launch: 2026 Model S & X at ACG Ontario
Got my first-ever Cyberbeast launch at the ACG car meet in Ontario, plus hands-on impressions of the 2026 Model S and X that hit harder than expected.
A2ZEV Typhoon Recall: My Experience and Timeline
A2ZEV recalled the original Typhoon adapter after Tesla raised concerns. Here's what triggered it, the replacement timeline, and how the Pro compares.
Vion Roof Shade + Cabin Air Filter: Rivian R1S Review
Installed the Vion roof shade and cabin air filter on my Rivian R1S at the Adventure Network, done while charging. Here's whether they're worth it.
Cybertruck Off-Grid Stargazing: Joshua Tree Night Trip
Took the Cybertruck on a spontaneous Joshua Tree stargazing run: Starlink off-grid, Falken AT4W efficiency numbers, and a very dark sky.
Cybertruck Trade-in Confession + Tesla's New Subscriptions
I actually submitted a trade-in on the Cybertruck. Here's what Tesla offered, why I walked away, and what to know about Tesla's new protection subscriptions.
Jowua Model Y Juniper Combo Pack: Full Install Review
Nine Jowua pieces for the Model Y Juniper: floor mats, trunk liners, seatback protectors, vent covers, and a frunk liner. Here's how every piece fits.
Cybertruck Tires at 14K Miles: Falken Wildpeak AT4W Upgrade
Forgot to rotate my Cybertruck tires and paid for it at 14K miles. Here's what the Falken Wildpeak AT4W costs, how the install went, and what to do after.