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Every product on this site was bought, used, and tested by Michael — on his desk, in his studio, or in Sylvie (his 2018 Tesla Model S). No spec-sheet rewrites. If it's listed here, it survived real life.

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Sylvie Is Back — And Tesla Quietly Zeroed the $300 Invoice

Sylvie's back on the road, and the ~$300 12V battery invoice I braced for came back at $0 — no reply from Tesla, they just changed the number. Plus FSD v14.3 Lite progress, the warranty clock, and the real question: keep her or take delivery of the 2026 Model 3.

Oct 30, 2026 · 5 min read
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Sylvie Goes Back to the Shop — Round 2

Two weeks after a new battery and two days after FSD v14.3 Lite worked beautifully, Sylvie went completely unresponsive. Back on the flatbed for round two. At least the tow was covered.

Oct 21, 2026 · 3 min read
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Roadster Evolution — 2017 vs 2026 Concept vs Actual Unveiled Car

Three Roadsters walk into a timeline. The 2017 concept that started it all, the 2026 concept the internet actually saw, and the production car that finally showed up. Here's how they compare — and which one wins.

Oct 20, 2026 · 5 min read
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FSD v14.3 LITE Finally Arrived — Sylvie Gets the Update

After weeks of waiting and a false start, FSD v14.3 LITE is actually downloading on Sylvie right now. This is the update legacy Model S and X owners have been waiting for — 2026.38.5.1 on a 2018 Model S 100D.

Oct 18, 2026 · 3 min read
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I Was Wrong — The Roadster IS Being Revealed Today

Earlier today I posted a video saying the Roadster would never ship on October 15th. The countdown on Tesla's website disagrees. The reveal is happening NOW. I have never been happier to be wrong.

Oct 15, 2026 · 4 min read

The Non-Existent Roadster Event — October 15th Was Never a Date

October 15 came and went with no Roadster event — because there was never one scheduled. How a throwaway line in a tweet became a date the internet decided was real.

Oct 15, 2026 · 2 min read

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