YouTuber buys stripped Tesla Model 3 'go-kart' for $2,000 — it still has 212-mile range A YouTuber named Evans acquired a heavily stripped Tesla Model 3 for $2,000, transforming it into a makeshift off-road vehicle capable of 212 miles of range despite lacking essential safety components. The car, originally purchased by a previous owner named Grayson for $6,000–$7,000, was intended to be repurposed into a 1970s concept car. Grayson had commissioned a 3D artist to design the project and began assembling parts, but abandoned the effort after estimating it would require 800 hours of labor. The vehicle was left unregistered and unused for at least two years before Evans negotiated its purchase for half the original asking price. Evans walked away with a Tesla rolling chassis, including the motor, battery pack, screen, and seating system, but without body panels, a windshield, or seatbelts. After replacing the delaminating stock tires with red wheels and new tires, he charged the car to full capacity and discovered it still displayed 212 miles of range. However, the vehicle’s software revealed 78 error codes, as Tesla’s systems expected the presence of cameras, sensors, and safety systems that had been removed. The previous owner had disabled these components, inadvertently unlocking features like drifting, which Tesla typically manages through Track Mode software. Evans rigged a DOT-rated ratchet strap as a makeshift harness and tested the stripped car on public roads, driving 25 minutes to a Best Buy without encountering police. He then took the vehicle off-road, drifting, and even jumping it over a dirt tabletop on a friend’s property. A friend named Drew compared its handling to a Polaris Slingshot but noted it was significantly faster.#tesla #evans #drew #grayson #best_buy
National Primary Elections 2026: Live Results and Map The 2026 primary elections saw intense competition across key races, with early results shaping the political landscape ahead of the general election. In Illinois, Senate and House races drew significant attention, with candidates vying for dominance in both Republican and Democratic primaries. For the Illinois Senate Republican primary, Tracy emerged as the projected winner with 39.9% of the vote, followed by Evans at 22.8% and Chlebek at 11.1%. The Democratic primary saw Stratton leading with 40.1%, narrowly edging out Krishnamoorthi’s 33.2%. In the House District 2 Democratic primary, Miller secured 40.4% of the vote, while Jackson Jr. and Peters followed closely. The contest for congressional control highlighted the Democrats’ need to gain four Senate seats and three House seats to shift power. In Illinois, the Senate race saw Stratton’s victory, while the House primaries featured fierce battles, particularly in District 7, where Ford and Conyears-ervin faced off. Meanwhile, in other states, Senate races unfolded with decisive outcomes, such as Mississippi’s Democratic primary, where Colom won 73%, and the Republican race, where Hyde-Smith secured 80.8%. Arkansas’ Senate races also saw strong wins for Cotton (81.6%) and Shoffner (78.3%), while North Carolina’s Senate primaries saw Cooper’s overwhelming victory with 92% of the vote. House primary results across multiple states provided further insight into the political dynamics. In Mississippi, all four House districts reported results, while Arkansas and North Carolina saw extensive turnout. Texas’ 38 House districts also saw significant activity, with Abbott winning the Republican primary in the governor’s race with 81.8%. The Democratic primary for Texas governor saw Hinojosa secure 58.#illinois_senate_republican_primary #tracy #evans #chlebek #stratton
