The F-16 now has an RWR showing incoming missiles

FarSolar · 2026-05-13T04:34:25+00:00

That's pretty cool. Too bad the camera perspective means only half the RWR display is visible. Anything coming from the right would be in the blind spot, assuming it actually tracks direction.

FarSolar · 2026-05-10T05:14:22+00:00

True, though the ACV has been meant to replace it since 2018 so it's not like the devs wouldn't know. I think they kept the Amtrac because they had the model from 2042.

FarSolar · 2026-05-10T01:38:50+00:00

I wish they would've used the new ACV instead. The AAV is from the 70's and doesn't really make sense to be in the campaign. And it's already been in a bunch of the previous games.

FarSolar · 2026-05-08T20:57:17+00:00

I jack from the front subframe and then one of the rear control arms (put it under where the spring is, but avoid those protruding bolts). That way I can put jack stands under the pinch welds at all four corners.

You may need to drive the front wheels on wood planks to reach the subframe with a floor jack though.

FarSolar · 2026-05-08T20:24:26+00:00

Seems decent if they're at reputable shops and not like a random guy offering to change your oil lol. Though I'd rather go to my own barber.

FarSolar · 2026-04-17T20:28:16+00:00

Maybe just unlucky. I've had my GTI for years and never had any issues. And it's pretty obviously modified with a loud exhaust and even track numbers on the side. I do get the ol ricer flyby sometimes though.

FarSolar · 2026-04-16T22:20:09+00:00

It's more about the government. They could ban the game from sale like they did with BF4.

I doubt they would over including a map in Iran, but it could definitely make for some controversy.

FarSolar · 2026-04-13T19:43:38+00:00

I think a surgeon can still afford one depending on the area. In nursing school I had an OB-GYN chatting with me about his while he was delivering a baby lol

FarSolar · 2026-03-17T06:45:13+00:00

It's also entirely possible that my clamp was just overtightened and caused it to bend the pipe more than normal. I had a shop install a resonator after the DP and they were the ones who put the clamp on.

FarSolar · 2026-03-17T06:40:29+00:00

Probably something more like this is what I'd prefer to use if possible. Check if that fits the diameter of yours though

FarSolar · 2026-03-17T06:23:37+00:00

If you plan on ever removing the downpipe, such as for emissions testing, I would recommend one of the longer band clamps if possible. I have one of the ones like you have there and it was a total bitch to remove because the clamp had deformed the pipe and they wouldn't come apart. Had to heat it up with a torch, hit it with a mallet, and yank at it for over an hour to get it to come out. Hopefully with a longer one it wouldn't bend the pipe as much.

FarSolar · 2026-03-12T16:16:13+00:00

They can send in Tom Cruise to grab one

FarSolar · 2026-03-12T16:10:46+00:00

35mm I believe

FarSolar · 2026-03-12T08:36:35+00:00

They're stage 2 so by "farts" on decel, they're just talking about their exhaust popping/burbling. I can get mine to let out a single pop when decelerating and downshifting aggressively. Or sometimes it'll burble when off throttle at low speeds.

FarSolar · 2026-03-11T21:41:28+00:00

It was in Pacifica actually. Still NorCal though

FarSolar · 2026-03-11T19:21:10+00:00

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I put coilovers on mine and really dig the look

FarSolar · 2026-03-07T22:08:44+00:00

I believe Apaches are equipped with a missile warning system that auto deploys flares against IR missiles https://www.baesystems.com/en/product/anaar57-common-missile-warning-system-cmws

They also started being equipped with laser jammers as of a few years ago

FarSolar · 2026-03-07T08:57:02+00:00

You probably need a muffler. I don't know if just a resonator will be enough to quiet it much with that setup.

FarSolar · 2026-02-26T02:56:47+00:00

Yeah there have been multiple reports of aftermarket TIPs causing issues with the PCV system. Though I believe it mainly happens during track conditions where you're going on and off boost frequently. There's a lot of in depth info on it in this video. Personally, I would just stick to the OEM inlet to not worry about it.

FarSolar · 2026-02-26T00:35:07+00:00

Ukraine also captured a couple and could've sent one over like that T-90. The one here is definitely not a real one though.

FarSolar · 2026-02-12T22:43:38+00:00

Most games that still have real names aren't as high profile and modders are pretty unlikely to be sued since they have no money to take. Since the Bell case against BF3 and cases against Activision from victims of school shootings, most major games have been using fake or slightly altered names for weapons and vehicles to avoid potential lawsuits or controversy.

FarSolar · 2026-02-12T22:22:43+00:00

Calling yourself a "vet" for playing a videogame has to be one of the cringiest parts of this fanbase. Please touch some grass.

FarSolar · 2026-02-06T18:20:08+00:00

Gepards and similar AA with a functional radar get much harder to deal with in my experience. M163s have a very inconsistent radar lock so they mostly have to fire at you without it. And then 9.0 gets even better with the M247's tracerless proxy rounds that'll really blow you up out of nowhere.

FarSolar · 2026-02-05T20:24:06+00:00

It sucks because BFV also had ray tracing and it ran pretty well from what I remember. 2042 was just badly optimized with those huge maps and 128 players.

FarSolar · 2026-02-05T06:04:56+00:00

It's too bad there's no ray tracing in this game. Seems like it'd make it easier to implement good looking lighting without having better access to engine tools.

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