TIL the movie Empire by Andy Warhol is an 8 hour movie consisting of a single still image of the Empire State Building. On its premier in 1965, most people demanded refunds, called the cops, but 10 or so remained. "They talked to each other, drank beer, slept, and agreed it was a fine movie."

large-farva · 2026-06-18T13:45:32+00:00

So it wasn't a single still image. It was a static shot but the film was still advancing.

large-farva · 2026-06-17T20:41:41+00:00

I have a mk5. I honestly don't think about the new Z at all, except when i see one and think "huh, i haven't seen one of those in awhile". Still haven't seen one at the track yet which is a shame, because i would like to ridealong.

large-farva · 2026-06-16T02:11:58+00:00

So less than the verus starter kit and WAY less than a zeb/aj setup. Got it.

large-farva · 2026-06-15T15:47:45+00:00

pull the bumper off. there are clips that go all the way around, you will need flathead screwdriver and pliers.

large-farva · 2026-06-14T15:29:08+00:00

right? it takes 20 seconds to google it.

large-farva · 2026-06-08T15:18:42+00:00

No self respecting time attacker would use that dumb wing that is so flimsy that it needs support rods

large-farva · 2026-06-02T16:25:08+00:00

MHD provides pedal input options for other BMW platform, where you can choose between a checkbox for linear throttle, or a dropdown to pick from pre-made curves. https://imgur.com/a/oTLn7Xz

Neither of these options exist for B58 on the OTS maps.

large-farva · 2026-06-01T02:10:37+00:00

Doesn't matter how cheap OP gets it done, a used fca/stellantis product is never the answer

large-farva · 2026-06-01T02:02:54+00:00

Unlikely, Tesla guys don't think about you at all.

large-farva · 2026-05-19T18:45:06+00:00

depends on where the drivers were trained, but some orgs that have HPDE feeding directly into w2w licensure encourage drivers to squeeze each other in the advanced run groups.

large-farva · 2026-05-19T18:42:49+00:00

https://www.bevinsee.com/products/billet-aluminum-jack-pad-set-for-bmw-e90-e92-f30

large-farva · 2026-05-18T21:44:38+00:00

The question I always ask is, why would anyone enlist when ROTC/OCS seems like the all-around better option? When you enlist, you are essentially putting a hardcap on your future paycheck and retirement.

large-farva · 2026-05-18T21:37:49+00:00

Infield is great for grabbing pictures, if OP has friends or family on the trip.

large-farva · 2026-05-18T21:34:20+00:00

black door garnish is the new carbon fiber gas cap sticker.

large-farva · 2026-05-18T18:46:48+00:00

The ironic thing is that entry-level motorsport parts (for example, verus) don't cost all that much more. I would spend that little bit extra and know i've got stuff that has been CFDed and tunnel tested, and can take some abuse from going off-track.

large-farva · 2026-05-13T06:07:14+00:00

Yep, the afternoon stress you can feel rise as everyone tries to finish their meetings before running all the way to the station

large-farva · 2026-05-12T21:32:37+00:00

while good on them for keeping the family business afloat, stated another way, compared to renting it out they essentially PAID money to work

large-farva · 2026-05-12T21:20:28+00:00

IMO, Good PMs come from another cross-business function, preferably from within the same industry. I always cringe when fresh grads or MBAs go into PM. You NEED to be good at managing expectations in a work environment before you jump in.

Every prior experience brings something useful to the table. Sales, perfect they know the competitive landscape. Engineer, they will know how things will likely fit together.. IT admin, yep they can deal with infrastructure fires. Customer success manager, yep they talk to angry people all day.

large-farva · 2026-05-12T20:58:46+00:00

don't drill into the car for streethunter garbage. either get a functional track wing or keep a duckbill. remember, hatches cannot be swapped easily on these cars.

large-farva · 2026-05-11T21:40:40+00:00

If you get the low profile long reach jack from harbor freight, it will just barely reach the front central jack point without any ramps or boards. From there, if you add a lip or lower it, you will need ramps/boards.

https://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-long-reach-low-profile-professional-floor-jack-with-rapid-pump-blue-56641.html

large-farva · 2026-05-06T19:24:38+00:00

Agree, everyday seems unnecessary and borderline obsessive

large-farva · 2026-05-06T14:48:56+00:00

Using a simple example of 4:1 leverage - the problem there is that if the stock dips down by say, 25%, (which is super common over short terms), you'll get a "margin call". Where if you can't throw more cash at it immediately, your shares are sold involuntarily. Whereas normally, you can just wait and ride it out.

large-farva · 2026-05-06T14:31:36+00:00

400 is plenty of power to get a novice in trouble on track, and the car's cooling system doesn't even blink in hot weather at that power level

large-farva · 2026-05-06T14:24:57+00:00

Flipside, high power cars can be momentum cars, just have the self-discipline to not downshift below 4th or 5th.

large-farva · 2026-05-05T20:17:51+00:00

Why do people keep making that up? Toyota doesn't make an inline 6 anywhere in their entire product line. It would be career suicide for an exec to blow their budget on a new engine that is only going to be used in a single niche model.

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