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Monday, February 12, 2018
If It Ain't Broke, Why Fix It
Here Is Why The Porsche 911 Is Still Rear-Engined
Porsche has stuck with a rear-engine bias for their 911 sports car for decades. Originally a carryover from the days of the 356 (and by extension the Beetle), Porsche’s 911 has had the engine slung out behind the rear axle since its inception, with two motorsport-induced exceptions: The 911 GT1 of the late 1990s, and the current 911 RSR, both mid-engine layouts.
So, is this rear-engine layout an anachronistic leftover from yesteryear, or does it still make sense for the German sports car maker to produce the ass-engine machine? Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained has produced this short-yet-entertaining video to give us some idea of the reasoning behind the design. Click play and nerd out.
The
video breaks down a few of the reasons Porsche might be sticking with
the 911's layout; including weight transfer under braking, weight
transfer under acceleration, and fun-to-drive rear-wheel bias in
all-wheel-drive cars. It’s a thorough argument, addressed from both
sides, laying out the pros and cons therein. The fact is, if Porsche can
produce a 700+ horsepower turbocharged rear-drive monster in the
current GT2 RS, and not only maintain driveability, but set lap records
in the process, it’s a layout that has proved itself.
Video link (Jalopnik.com)
Porsche has stuck with a rear-engine bias for their 911 sports car for decades. Originally a carryover from the days of the 356 (and by extension the Beetle), Porsche’s 911 has had the engine slung out behind the rear axle since its inception, with two motorsport-induced exceptions: The 911 GT1 of the late 1990s, and the current 911 RSR, both mid-engine layouts.
So, is this rear-engine layout an anachronistic leftover from yesteryear, or does it still make sense for the German sports car maker to produce the ass-engine machine? Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained has produced this short-yet-entertaining video to give us some idea of the reasoning behind the design. Click play and nerd out.
Video link (Jalopnik.com)
I Do Agree With This
Mike Rowe Explains Why College Is A Really Dumb Idea And Gives An Option B
If only Mike Rowe were around to talk some sense into my parents and about 100 million other people still in debt. The former host of Dirty Jobs makes some great points in this video for Attn: and explains how college is a bad choice for millions of people. He also give a perfectly acceptable option B – community college or a trade school.
And if you (or your parents) don’t believe Rowe, he’s got numbers to back it up. He graduated with a degree that cost $12,500 to obtain. That same degree now costs $80K.
(BroBible.com)
If only Mike Rowe were around to talk some sense into my parents and about 100 million other people still in debt. The former host of Dirty Jobs makes some great points in this video for Attn: and explains how college is a bad choice for millions of people. He also give a perfectly acceptable option B – community college or a trade school.
And if you (or your parents) don’t believe Rowe, he’s got numbers to back it up. He graduated with a degree that cost $12,500 to obtain. That same degree now costs $80K.
“Lending money to kids who can’t pay it back to educate them for jobs that don’t exist anymore is a bad idea.”Preach, Mike!
(BroBible.com)
That's Some Insane Resell Value
2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale Aperta with 57 miles on odo is on sale for 3X its original price
Ferrari built a total of 400 examples of the 458 Speciale A, and that what makes it very unique. Though it may be difficult to get your hands on one, we can assure you that it isn’t impossible.
The example you are looking at in these photos is one of the rarest models. Making it even more desirable is the fact that it only has 57 miles (91 kilometers) on its odometer despite it being a 2015 model. In other words, it is good as new and has barely been used.
A couple of years ago, this model had a base price of £228,682, which is quite reasonable for a rare Italian exotic car. But currently, this model is listed online at AutoTrader, sold by Amari, with an asking price of £719,994. That is equivalent to around $1,019,280 at current exchange rates, and like I said earlier, it is triple the amount of what the original owner paid for it, making him a lot of money when this car gets sold.
This example is finished in Ferrari’s signature Rosso Corsa hue, and a tricolore stripe. Inside, the cabin is finished in Alcantara with red stitching.
(4WheelNews.com)
Ferrari built a total of 400 examples of the 458 Speciale A, and that what makes it very unique. Though it may be difficult to get your hands on one, we can assure you that it isn’t impossible.
The example you are looking at in these photos is one of the rarest models. Making it even more desirable is the fact that it only has 57 miles (91 kilometers) on its odometer despite it being a 2015 model. In other words, it is good as new and has barely been used.
A couple of years ago, this model had a base price of £228,682, which is quite reasonable for a rare Italian exotic car. But currently, this model is listed online at AutoTrader, sold by Amari, with an asking price of £719,994. That is equivalent to around $1,019,280 at current exchange rates, and like I said earlier, it is triple the amount of what the original owner paid for it, making him a lot of money when this car gets sold.
This example is finished in Ferrari’s signature Rosso Corsa hue, and a tricolore stripe. Inside, the cabin is finished in Alcantara with red stitching.
(4WheelNews.com)
Friday, February 9, 2018
Some More Casualties Of Cultural Change
What We Should Have Learned in School But Never Did
Boundaries
Out of fear of rocking the boat or upsetting another person, people often have loose boundaries. They tolerate behaviors that they’re not ok with, let people walk all over them and end up resenting them. But having loose boundaries more than anything indicates a lack of self-respect. Lose boundaries reduce our self-worth. With strong boundaries, we might piss some people off, but we’re also less likely to find ourselves in situations that are ultimately toxic to our well being. Strong boundaries reinforce our self-worth.
Prioritize Your Happiness
When we prioritize other people’s happiness over our own, we do ourselves and them a great disservice. We’re not authentic and the exhaustion of the facade will lead to an inevitable debacle. Whether it’s the job we take, the person we date, the friendships in our lives or the projects we say yes or no to, when we settle and compromise our own values and standards, we lose our power and diminish our joy. Sometimes it’s only in letting go of that which doesn’t serve us that we can find real joy and show up as the best versions of ourselves. The willingness to walk away is not stubbornness as much as it is a commitment one’s own values and standards. If we’re not mindful, our compromises can eventually turn into resentment
Process Orientation
Unfortunately, we’re taught by school to have an outcome orientation. Grades determine how good you are at something. And something temporary often becomes permanent. This creates unhealthy attachments, expectations, and disappointments. In the worst case scenarios, it causes people not to take any action at all. But nearly all successful people focus on the process instead of the prize.
When you’re process-oriented, outcomes can exceed your expectations. And process orientation allows you to experience progress, which in turn increases your motivation, creating a self-perpetuating cycle that ultimately causes momentum
Article link (Medium.com)
Boundaries
Out of fear of rocking the boat or upsetting another person, people often have loose boundaries. They tolerate behaviors that they’re not ok with, let people walk all over them and end up resenting them. But having loose boundaries more than anything indicates a lack of self-respect. Lose boundaries reduce our self-worth. With strong boundaries, we might piss some people off, but we’re also less likely to find ourselves in situations that are ultimately toxic to our well being. Strong boundaries reinforce our self-worth.
Prioritize Your Happiness
When we prioritize other people’s happiness over our own, we do ourselves and them a great disservice. We’re not authentic and the exhaustion of the facade will lead to an inevitable debacle. Whether it’s the job we take, the person we date, the friendships in our lives or the projects we say yes or no to, when we settle and compromise our own values and standards, we lose our power and diminish our joy. Sometimes it’s only in letting go of that which doesn’t serve us that we can find real joy and show up as the best versions of ourselves. The willingness to walk away is not stubbornness as much as it is a commitment one’s own values and standards. If we’re not mindful, our compromises can eventually turn into resentment
Process Orientation
Unfortunately, we’re taught by school to have an outcome orientation. Grades determine how good you are at something. And something temporary often becomes permanent. This creates unhealthy attachments, expectations, and disappointments. In the worst case scenarios, it causes people not to take any action at all. But nearly all successful people focus on the process instead of the prize.
When you’re process-oriented, outcomes can exceed your expectations. And process orientation allows you to experience progress, which in turn increases your motivation, creating a self-perpetuating cycle that ultimately causes momentum
Article link (Medium.com)
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