Model Y Series: Episode 6 – Wiring, Brakes, Quick-connects & Rear Body Structure Overview
Episode 6: Wiring, Brakes, Quick-connects & Rear Body Structure Overview Welcome back to episode six of Munro’s Tesla Model Y Performance teardown, where Munro & Associates CEO Sandy Munro provides an overview of the vehicle’s wiring, coolant lines, brakes and rear body structure. From the corrugated wrap over the local 12 volt wires and the […]
Model Y Series: Episode 5 – Suspension Overview
Episode 5: Suspension Overview Welcome back to episode five of Munro’s Tesla Model Y Performance teardown, where Munro & Associates CEO Sandy Munro provides an overview of the vehicle’s suspension configuration. Sandy’s initial overview is that the Tesla Model Y and Model 3 have similar suspension systems, but it’s obvious they’re not the same. Sandy […]
Model Y Series: Episode 4 – Cowl Cover Clip
This is episode four of Munro’s Tesla Model Y Performance teardown, where Munro & Associates CEO Sandy Munro discusses a potential redesign of the Tesla Model Y cowl cover clips and gives a heartfelt message about “paying it forward” amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Model Y Series: Episode 3 – Frunk Overview
Episode 3: Frunk Overview Welcome to episode three of Munro’s Tesla Model Y Performance teardown, where Munro & Associates CEO Sandy Munro reviews the vehicle’s frunk (trunk in the front). Sandy shares that the Model Y’s front opens the same way as the Model 3. When removing the cowl, he finds some interesting surprises. Check […]
Model Y Teardown: Initial Observations: Regen Braking
It’s arrived! As many of you know, Munro & Associates received its Tesla Model Y Performance earlier this week. CEO Sandy Munro is currently at the Munro North American headquarters ready to dive-into the vehicle teardown. He’s already offered his first take on the vehicle, which you can find on www.MunroLive.com
Model Y Series: Episode 2 – Fit & Finish
Welcome to episode two of Munro’s Tesla Model Y Performance teardown, where Munro & Associates CEO Sandy Munro offers his expert insight on the vehicle’s fit and finish. His first impression, “the car looked good for an early stage product.”
Munro & Associates Help Clarify the Tesla Model 3’s Rusty Seats
An InsideEVs article recently asked “Remember the Tesla Model 3’s Rusty Seats?” Author Gustavo Henrique Ruffo, with the help of Munro & Associate’s Director of Benchmarking Al Steier, was able to provide readers an answer, “apparently, that’s normal.”
Tearing Down Tesla Series Concludes
In December, we kicked off our “Tearing Down Tesla” series of articles that compared notable aspects of leading EVs using our proprietary Design Profit software. We’re concluding the series after eight segments that analyzed topics ranging from OEM assembly time to suspension and from battery cooling systems to HVAC ducting and venting.
Sandy Munro on Car Radio with Henry Payne
Munro & Associates CEO Sandy Munro recently joined Henry Payne, and automotive reporter and expert Lindsay Brooke on the Car Radio with Henry Payne radio show.
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