• Tesla Model S Plaid Versus Porsche Taycan Turbo S

    Tesla Model S Plaid Versus Porsche Taycan Turbo S

    I never thought I would be the person cross-shopping a Tesla Model S Plaid and a Porsche Taycan Turbo S, let alone owning both. Porsche people tend to scoff at the idea of driving a Tesla, while Tesla owners usually couldn’t care less. That dynamic alone says a lot about…

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  • Tesla’s 2022 Holiday Update – Light Show!

    Tesla’s 2022 Holiday Update – Light Show!

    Last year, I tried the Light Show on my Model 3 Performance. This year, I was leaving work, the garage was more-or-less empty, and in the spirit of the holidays, I wanted to try this feature on my Model S Plaid!

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  • Samsung T7 SSD For Tesla Model S Plaid

    Samsung T7 SSD For Tesla Model S Plaid

    As part of Amazon Prime’s Early Access Sale, I purchased a 500 GB Samsung T7 SSD to upgrade my Tesla’s 128 GB dashcam USB storage in terms of capacity and, if the forums out there are accurate, reliability. So far, so good!

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  • The Batmobile – My Tesla Model S Plaid

    The Batmobile – My Tesla Model S Plaid

    With the three-year lease on my Tesla Model 3 Performance almost up, I had to search for a replacement car as buying out the Model 3 was not an option per the contract I signed in 2019. I’ve been incredibly happy with my Tesla experience. Despite the other electric vehicles…

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  • Tesla Software Version 11 – Light Show!

    Tesla Software Version 11 – Light Show!

    I got called in for moonlighting in the ICU tonight. The garage I park in was entirely empty, so I tried out the new “Light Show” in Tesla’s software version 11 on my Model 3 Performance.

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  • Nikola – Free Cross-Platform Tesla Desktop App

    Nikola – Free Cross-Platform Tesla Desktop App

    I was charging Nova today, and got curious about the possibilities for MacOS compatible “Tesla” apps. I came across Nikola, a free, cross-platform desktop app which nonintrusively displays some basic functions for my Model 3 Performance.

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  • Optimum No Rinse (ONR) Car Wash

    Optimum No Rinse (ONR) Car Wash

    I wanted a quick yet effective way to wash my Tesla Model 3 Performance. After reading through several online forums, I decided to try out the Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine (ONR) product on my car, which was parked in my apartment complex’s garage. I filled a 16-ounce spray…

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  • Tesla LED Door Lights

    Tesla LED Door Lights

    I just spent ~$50 to get some Tesla logo door lights for Nova, and I’m super happy with the results! The installation process was incredibly straightforward requiring only a flathead screwdriver and less than 60 seconds to exchange the existing door lights for the custom LEDs (link to Amazon product).…

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  • Nova – My Tesla Model 3 Performance

    Nova – My Tesla Model 3 Performance

    I’ve had my BMW Z4 for over fifteen years, and in that time, I’ve learned so much about the internal combustion engine (ICE). I tinkered with its components, upgraded numerous parts, and repaired and maintained that thing with great care! I commuted to high school, college, and medical school spending…

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