OFF-ROAD MODEL Y PERFORMANCE WITH SHAWN AKA ROGUE_LEADER_MYP

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This video features Shawn, owner of a heavily modified Tesla Model Y Performance, showcasing its transformation into an overlanding and off-road capable EV. Shawn details extensive modifications, including a significant lift kit (combining Mountain Pass Performance spacers and Unplugged Performance coilovers) for 3.5-4 inches of ground clearance, upgraded sway bars, and a unique rear-mounted spare tire carrier adapted from a Rivian setup. He discusses the challenges and costs associated with these custom modifications, particularly the need to avoid CV axle contact. The review highlights a 3200-mile round trip to Texas, where Shawn experienced range anxiety due to adverse weather and a charging station outage, ultimately relying on an Electrify America charger. He notes a significant drop in efficiency, with the car averaging 425-440 Wh/mile with a roof box and 375 Wh/mile without, resulting in a real-world range of approximately 225-240 miles, down from the stock EPA estimate. Shawn expresses a desire for longer EV range as a key improvement needed for broader adoption. He also shares his experience with Full Self-Driving (FSD) V12, finding it less effective on Texas roads due to potholes and lane change behavior, but more manageable on highways in New Mexico and Arizona. A notable point of dissatisfaction is Tesla's lack of Apple CarPlay, which he misses for its user-friendliness in messaging and navigation.