INTRO

This article is to demonstrate why, under the current U.S. electric vehicle tariff policies, FFIE’s stock price is significantly undervalued and is poised to rise to at least $10. This analysis will explore the impact of tariffs on the market, FFIE’s competitive positioning, and the economic factors that support a substantial increase in its valuation.

HOW MUCH DOES FFIE CAN MAKE?

To calculate the cost savings for Faraday Future (FFIE) when assembling vehicles in the U.S. compared to directly importing them from China, we need to compare the total costs of both scenarios:

Scenario 1: Directly Importing the Complete Vehicle from China

Assuming the cost of the complete vehicle is $40,000, and with 100% tariff on imported electric vehicles:

• Vehicle Cost: $40,000
• Tariff: $40,000

Total cost for importing the complete vehicle: $80,000

Scenario 2: Importing Parts from China and Assembling in the U.S.

Assuming the cost of major parts (e.g., battery, motor, body frame) is $20,000, with an assembly cost in the U.S. of $5,000. Import tariffs on these parts are also assumed to be 25%.

• Parts Cost: $20,000
• Tariff on Parts: $20,000 * 25% = $5,000
• Assembly Cost: $5,000

Total cost for importing parts and assembling in the U.S.: [ 20,000 \, \text{USD} + 5,000 \, \text{USD} + 5,000 \, \text{USD} = 30,000 \, \text{USD} ]

Cost Comparison

• Total Cost for Importing Complete Vehicle: $80,000
• Total Cost for Importing Parts and Assembling in the U.S.: $30,000

Cost Savings with FFIE

Cost savings by assembling in the U.S. = $50,000

Conclusion

By assembling vehicles in the U.S. instead of directly importing complete vehicles from China, Faraday Future could save approximately $80,000 per vehicle. This significant cost reduction is primarily due to avoiding the high tariffs on complete vehicles and benefiting from lower tariffs on parts, along with local assembly costs.

HOW MUCH MONEY CAN FFIE MAKE?

China and US Passenger Car Sales and EV Market Share in 2023

China

In 2023, China's new energy vehicle (NEV) market saw remarkable growth. The total sales of NEVs, including battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), reached approximately 8 million units. This represented a 37% market share of the total passenger car market in China. BEVs alone accounted for about 25% of the total new car registrations oai_citation:1,26% BEV Share In China! — China EV Sales Report - CleanTechnica oai_citation:2,China EV Sales Defy Subsidy Cuts, Maintain Strong Growth in Q1 2023 - Counterpoint.

United States

In the United States, electric vehicle sales also experienced significant growth in 2023. Over the year, approximately 1.5 million electric cars were sold, making up around 12% of the total passenger car market oai_citation:3,Trends in electric light-duty vehicles – Global EV Outlook 2023 – Analysis - IEA.

Summary

Based on the latest forecasts, U.S. passenger car sales in 2024 are expected to reach approximately 15.7 million units oai_citation:1,S&P Global Mobility forecasts 88.3M auto sales in 2024 S&P Global oai_citation:2,Forecast: 2024 - Cox Automotive Inc.. If we assume that the share of electric vehicles (EVs) in the U.S. market reaches 37%, similar to China's EV market share in 2023, we can estimate the potential number of EVs sold in the U.S. in 2024.

Calculation

• Total projected car sales in the U.S. in 2024: 15.7 million units
• Assumed EV market share: 37%

[ 15.7 \, \text{million} \times 0.37 = 5.809 \, \text{million} ]
Therefore, if the U.S. achieves an EV market share similar to China's current level, approximately 5.81 million electric vehicles could be sold in the U.S. in 2024. This projection highlights the potential for significant growth in the U.S. EV market if trends similar to those in China are followed.
In 2023, Tesla held a notable position in China's new energy vehicle (NEV) market. Throughout the year, Tesla's market share in China's NEV sector was around 7.5% overall oai_citation:1,BYD took control of the 2023 Chinese EV market. Specifically, in September 2023, Tesla's market share was reported to be 5.8% oai_citation:2,China NEV market share in Sept: BYD 34.5%, Tesla 5.8%, Nio 2.1% - CnEVPost. Despite facing intense competition from local manufacturers like BYD, Tesla has managed to maintain a strong presence, reflecting its significant role in the Chinese electric vehicle market oai_citation:3,BYD took control of the 2023 Chinese EV market oai_citation:4,China NEV market share in Sept: BYD 34.5%, Tesla 5.8%, Nio 2.1% - CnEVPost.

SUMMARY

To calculate the potential savings for Faraday Future (FFIE) assuming that all the additional electric vehicles (EVs) sold in the U.S. in 2024 are Chinese-made EVs, we can follow these steps:

1. Determine the number of additional EVs sold in the U.S. in 2024

Based on previous calculations, if the U.S. follows China’s EV market share of 37%, the projected EV sales in 2024 would be:
[ 15.7 \, \text{million} \times 0.37 = 5.81 \, \text{million EVs} ]

2. Calculate the cost savings per vehicle

Assuming each vehicle assembled in the U.S. instead of imported directly from China saves $50,000 in tariffs and associated costs.

3. Compute total savings for FFIE

Total savings = Number of vehicles (\times) Savings per vehicle
[ 5.81 \, \text{million EVs} \times 50,000 \, \text{USD/vehicle} = 290.5 \, \text{billion USD} ]

Conclusion

By assembling the vehicles in the U.S., Faraday Future (FFIE) could potentially save approximately $290.5 billion in 2024 if all the additional EVs sold in the U.S. are Chinese-made and each vehicle saves $50,000.
This calculation is based on the assumption that all additional EV sales are handled by FFIE, which represents a hypothetical scenario. In reality, the savings would depend on FFIE's actual market share and the proportion of vehicles they manage to produce and sell in the U.S.

WHY FFIE $10

To estimate the market capitalization of Faraday Future (FFIE) based on the potential savings from assembling electric vehicles in the U.S., we need to make several assumptions and calculations.
Assumptions and Calculations:

1. Potential Savings: • Total potential savings: $290.5 billion (from the previous calculation) 2. Impact on Market Capitalization: 

Market capitalization is influenced by many factors, including current revenue, profit margins, growth prospects, and investor sentiment. For a direct calculation, we can assume that the market might value these savings as additional potential revenue or profit. 3. Current Market Capitalization: • As of the latest available data, let’s assume FFIE’s current market capitalization is around $1 billion (this value should be checked for the most accurate and recent data). 4. Valuation Multiplier: Typically, market capitalization is a multiple of annual revenue or profit. For simplicity, let’s assume the market values the company at a price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 2. This is a conservative estimate for a high-growth tech company but provides a reasonable basis for our calculation.
Calculation:

• New Revenue from Savings: $290.5 billion • Total Projected Revenue: Current revenue (assumed negligible for simplicity) + Savings = $290.5 billion • Market Capitalization: Total projected revenue \times P/S ratio 

290.5 \, \text{billion USD} \times 2 = 581 \, \text{billion USD}
Conclusion:
If Faraday Future (FFIE) could achieve the hypothetical scenario of saving $290.5 billion by assembling all additional EVs sold in the U.S. in 2024 domestically, and the market values this new revenue with a price-to-sales ratio of 2, the company’s market capitalization could potentially be around $581 billion(NOW FFIE is $59 billion).

CHINESE E-CAR MARKET

What is happening now？

China's electric vehicle (EV) market is highly competitive, with leading new energy vehicle (NEV) companies vying for dominance across various price segments. Currently, major players are fiercely competing in three key categories:

1. Sedans around 200,000 RMB (approximately 30,000 USD): For example, Xiaomi's SU7, which has quickly gained significant market share, offers high driving range and advanced features at competitive prices, forcing other manufacturers to adjust their pricing strategies to remain competitive oai_citation:1,Xiaomi’s maiden EV, selling at a loss, turbocharges price war forcing China’s small players out of business South China Morning Post.
   
2. Family SUVs priced at around 300,000 RMB (approximately 40,000 USD): Companies like Li Auto and Xpeng are prominent in this segment. Li Auto's models, such as the Li L9 and Li L8, are known for their high-tech features, extended range capabilities, and strong sales growth oai_citation:2,Investors Overview Li Auto Inc. oai_citation:3,Li Auto’s NEV Sales Jump Over Six-Fold in April to Surpass Nio, Xpeng; BYD Remains Top Seller.
   
3. MPVs around 450,000 RMB (approximately 65,000 USD): The battle in this segment includes models like the Li Auto MEGA and the Xpeng X9. These vehicles offer impressive real-world range and advanced charging capabilities, demonstrating the technological advancements and competitive edge of Chinese automakers in the NEV market oai_citation:4,Battle of the electric MPVs in Hainan: Li Auto MEGA and XPeng X9.
   

These vehicles are not only characterized by superior driving experiences and intelligent in-car systems but also by high safety standards and long-range batteries. The intense competition and continuous innovation in the Chinese EV market are driving the development of increasingly advanced and consumer-friendly electric vehicles.
Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) hold a significant advantage in both pricing and user experience compared to all other EVs worldwide. The competitive pricing is due to robust manufacturing capabilities, government subsidies, and economies of scale. Additionally, Chinese EVs are known for their advanced technology, superior battery life, and comprehensive in-car intelligence systems. As a result, Chinese EV manufacturers are eagerly looking to expand into international markets, ready to offer their competitive products globally and meet the rising demand for high-quality, affordable electric vehicles.

I drive a 2016 Mazda 3 sedan, 105k miles. Took my car in a little over a month ago and the shop recommended fuel injection cleaning. On the drive home afterwards, the engine light came on. I was told this is normal and to just drive it around for a bit and bring it back in. I did that and they cleared the code, which was for the catalytic converter. Light came back on again on my drive home from the shop. We did this about 3-4 times over the course of 2 weeks with the same result. At that point, they replaced one of my O2 sensors. Same thing happened. They then replaced my other O2 sensor, but again light came on before I got home. It has now been a little over a month of me driving (my commute is about 30-40 mins, mostly highway, some traffic in mornings) and the shop is asking that I bring it in so that they can drive it "hard" to clean out the catalytic converter. Is this reasonable? I'm in CA and have to get a smog check by June 8, so I need this to be resolved by then. I'm at the point where I think the only solution is to replace the catalytic converter, but the mechanic really did not seem to want to do that when I brought it up. Any advice appreciated!

Ordered an Aero Adjustable gas block
Item arrived within designated time, no complaints there. Upon opening a USPS box I saw through the plastic packaging window that the gas block had scratches and marring against the gas block threaded thumb screw, all over the surface of it. Original color is rose gold, and you have surface scratches to aluminum, over 50% of the thumbscrew/Allen wrench screw is marred, almost as someone took a sand paper and selectively polished it, but with spotty regions to what looks like scratches from adjustments to the screw while being mounted.
An anodizing damage mark of what looks like a punch was used to add a roll pin.
2 circular indentations/raw aluminum scratch marks around the gas block body, on the side facing the barrel nut when mounted on the barrel. My speculation someone put that gas block on, and then used a mallet to take the gas block off. Smaller scratches along the body of the gas block + tiny scratches on the surface at what looks like a grain of sand. Kind of like if you were to add a roll pin on a dusty sandy table, resulting in surface of the gas block being dented from mallet hits from another side.
Naturally I reached out to them and simply asked for a pre-paid shipping, and provided the video. Video is provided within 2 days of delivery (since I was gone out of town).
I was emailed back saying that it's not used, and all sales are final. I emailed back that if I do not get my pre-paid label, I will be filing a billing dispute that will close in my favor, because item is sold as new and is actually used. Here is the response from him (whoever he is), sketchy that they don't even put their name.
Direct quote: "As I have stated before, you must adhere to the terms of conditions that you agreed to at check out. You can threaten a dispute and you are welcome to file one. You will not be our first dispute that we have handled and surely won’t be the last and for the record, we have never lost a dispute.
As you say, we have been respectful and are adhering to our own policies by offering to help you with a warranty claim.
Also, the fact that we are adhering to our own policies and you are not, will aid us in winning the dispute if you file one. "
I read some good reviews of this place here before ordering, but now...I am filing a billing dispute today if I don't receive any email back with a label.
The scummy behavior is very unusual from most gun merchants I have seen. Not once did I receive a clearly used product, contacted the merchant within 1-2 days and was told no.
DO NOT BUY FROM THEM.
I am filing a claim today, and it's disgusting anyone would even put "family" in their business name like that. They are there for themselves only. It allows them to send whatever quality they got, and then tell you they don't adhere to merchant regulations, because they mocked up an agreement to something that doesn't reflect a product.

THE BASICS

Q. I've listened to today's album but why I can't rate it?
A. That's by design. You won't be able to submit your review and star rating until the next day's album is generated, around approximately 3AM GMT.
Q. Can I have more than one album per day generated?
A. No, the site was designed to be one per day. Some users have created a second or third project in order to have more than one a day.
Q. Who decided I needed to hear this album? Who created this list? Was this a user-submitted album?
A. The first 1089 albums you'll hear are taken from the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. The list was compiled by Robert Dimery, along with a team of music critics.
The user-submitted albums are optional (to submit and to listen to) only once you've finished the original 1089.
Q. 1089 albums... huh? I thought it was 1001?
A. There have been several editions of the book. Each time, some albums are removed in favour of newer albums. The generator includes any album as long as it was in at least one edition of the book. As of 2024, this is 1089 albums total.
Q. What happens if I don't visit the website for awhile?
A. Your account will pause automatically if you don't visit the site or rate an album for 5 days in a row. However, pressing the "Did Not Listen" button counts as activity, and your account will stay active.
You can also pause and unpause your account whenever you want from the Info tab in the menu.
Q. What happens if I push "Did Not Listen"? Will the album get generated for me later or is it lost forever?
A. Neither, it will be listed on your History page, where you can rate it any time.
Additionally, once you select "Did Not Listen," the next album will be generated.
Q. If I've already listened to some of the albums beforehand, can I mark them as complete so they won't be generated for me?
A. No, unfortunately there is no way to do that.
Q. Where can I see the entire list of albums?
A. The best way would be to support the book's creators and purchase a physical copy of the book. You can also visit this unofficial site but it hasn't been updated for the most recent edition of the book. This List Challenges quiz is currently the most up-to-date list online.
If you don't mind looking at some code, the generator's site map shows the full list as well.

CHANGES AND EDITS

Q. Can I change a rating or edit my review?
A. Not on your own on the site. DM with your project name and the rating you'd like changed.
Q. How can I shut off weekend albums?
A. DM your project name and ask him to do this.
Q. I originally decided to exclude a certain genre of music but I've changed my mind! How can I get it back?
A. DM your project name and ask him to do this.
Q. How can I show people my project?
A. Use the URL in your address bar after navigating to the Summary page from the main menu. It's advised not to give out the URL with your actual project name, as anyone will be able to go in and add reviews to anything you haven't rated yet, or delete any draft reviews you have.
Q. How can I reinstall the web app?
A. If you go to the browser's menu there is usually something like "Download" or "Install app." It's a Progressive Web App (PWA), so if you can't find it, Google "how to install pwa on [your browser]."

GROUPS

Q. How does it work going from an individual project to group?
A. If you are the creator of the group and your project already had more than 5 albums generated, there is a checkbox whether you want to include those albums in the group history or not.
By default this is not checked. This means that your group will "start over" and get all albums generated again. You'll get duplicates and you can rate them again. Your individual project history will have some albums twice, but the group page will only have them once.
If you did click that checkbox, then those albums will appear in the group history page. Those who join the group will then get an option to earn them into their history and catch up. You won't get any duplicates and the group will never get them generated.
Basically no matter how you created it, your family members won't miss out on any! It's just a matter of whether they have to catch up via a backlog or if you all want to listen to all albums as a group.
Q. How can I turn on weekend albums in my group?
A. DM your project name and ask him to do this.
Q. I'm in a group but can't rate the albums from the group page?
A. Correct, you rate albums from your own page. The group page is just for showing your groups stats (rating for each album, favourite genre, etc).

OTHER

Q. The streaming link was to an extended edition. Should I listen to the extra material?
A. Stick to the original unless you're in the mood for some extra stuff. Feel free to report it here and u/SidledsGunnar will change the link so it goes to the original version.
Q. What is the Controversial Artists section on my page all about?
A. These are artists whose albums you rated very differently. For example, if you loved Hunky Dory but hated Ziggy Stardust, David Bowie will show up as one of your controversial artists.
Q. What if I can't find an album to listen to it?
A. YouTube often has music missing from other streaming platforms. Otherwise, it's up to you. You can leave it unrated on your history page, or you can rate it and note you couldn't find it. So far, every single album has been tracked down by other users, though.
Q. Is there an API?
A. Yep, it's pretty basic, though. See it here.
Q. Who made this generator and how can I support it?
A. Reddit user u/SidledsGunnar created this and runs it on his own. If you'd like to contribute to help keep the site running, you have a few options: Patreon / Paypal / Ko-Fi / Bitcoin Wallet number: 3KVcBJpB2K1WcG5qu9rae822SxfgbQoPc8
You can also support u/SidledsGunnar by purchasing albums from the Rough Trade links on the site as he gets a small commission from each sale.

Two summers ago, I drove 7 hours one way to buy a 2019 Manual Genesis G70. It was used, not certified preowned, with just under 12K miles. The OEM tires were approaching the end of their useful life. It had one scratch on the rear passenger door and an annoying dealership permanent sticker on the trunk. It also only had one key. The head unit infotainment screen also had a small delamination crack - visible if you looked close but not perceptible if you ran your fingers across it. I bought it as is, though Genesis has a stellar warranty that transfers to the second owner so I still had 2 years warranty remaining. It was too far away for me to get it to a trusted mechanic to PPI, so the warranty was a huge factor.
On a long drive to the beach, the screens began to flicker. The car still ran mechanically fine, but it was alarming. I also noticed I couldn't get the Genesis Connected Services to work. A few weeks later, the screens were flickering again in my driveway. I shut the car off thinking if I just shut it off and turned it back on it would fix itself - for about 5 minutes I couldn't restart the car. It was as though it had a completely dead battery. I took it to my local dealer which unfortunately is an hour away but fortunately is reached through a combination of great back roads and highways. They were unable to replicate the issue but decided to attribute it to the head unit and replaced the entire thing on the basis of the delamination crack being covered by warranty. A week after I got the car back, the screens flickered again. I tried doing an over the air software update with Genesis Corporate over the phone and it kept failing, so we went back to the dealership. They manually did the update. After a few more weeks, the screens flickered again. I took it back down and they decided to go nuclear, completely uninstalling all software and updates from the car and then reinstalling the latest software as a clean slate. When I got it back - my genesis connected services were working and the screens never flickered again. BUT. My backup camera would now randomly stop working. I took it back and they tried a patch update to the backup camera software as well as replacing a crush washer that's apparently a known failure point for the backup camera. The problem persisted. They informed me there is a sensor in the transmission that tells the backup camera when the car is in reverse and when to turn on. That sensor apparently failed, and the solution is apparently to replace the entire transmission. I personally found that insane, but a new clutch and transmission covered fully under warranty? Sure, I'll enjoy your courtesy car a little longer. Yeah, on that note. Having the car in and out of the shop so often was annoying, but it was all covered under Genesis phenomenal warranty, the dealership was surprisingly patient, understanding and communicative, and since they're an hour away I had an opportunity to enjoy some courtesy cars on a good mix of backroads and highways. The courtesy cars I had in no particular order...

• 2023 Genesis G70, 2.0 Turbo AWD. Felt heavy and the automatic transmission seems to take up more space in the center console than the manual. Definitely quicker than my car, but I don't enjoy the weightyness to it. I think it might have something to do with how the power is being put down? Like it IS faster than my car and it DOES have better traction in corners but it FEELS much heavier.
  
• 2023 Sonata N-Line. Feels fast and light but not for me. The interior after getting out of a G70 is a let down and the front wheel drive and extra power don't do enough to make up for it. To clarify - I think this is a fun car if you want a quick, front wheel drive sedan - but it's not my cup of tea.
  
• 2022 Genesis G80. Cannot say enough good things about this car. Feels like a true luxobarge. Gorgeous, comfortable, quiet interior, everything feels heavy and expensive but it also has the power to get out of its own way. This was by far, hands down, no comparison, the best courtesy car I've ever been given. I'd go as far as to say it's one of the best cars I've ever driven in my life. That's relative of course, but it really was just such an impressive vehicle. It was hard to find anything not to like about it.
  
• 2023 Genesis G70, 3.3 twin turbo AWD. Holy hell this thing moves. So, this car has the sunroof - which I hate. In G70s with the sunroof, I have to put the seat all the way on the floor to have headroom. I'm 5'11" with a 32 inch inseam if that gives you an idea of my torso/leg ratio. It also had the same heavyness I felt in the 2.0 AWD courtesy car - it's something to do with the AWD but I don't know if it's how the system moves power around or if it's literally just the added weight of the system. It doesn't feel flickable the way my RWD car feels. And before you call me an idiot for describing my G70 as flickable, understand it's all relative and I haven't owned or driven that many performance cars in my life. I know my car isn't a miata. That all being said. So. Freaking. Fast. The V6 has a really unique sound to it unlike any other V6 I've experienced, I can't decide if I like it or not but it's definitely unique. The speed is really incredible and the AWD makes it so usable. You can floor it turning right or left off the line at a stoplight and it will hold the road and put the power down. If I weren't so sure this car would get me arrested, I'd want one.
  

I got my car back and I haven't had any issues with screens or backup cameras or anything else since the transmission replacement. So what's to love? Small, sporty, rear wheel drive car that has the power to break traction but isn't so powerful that you can't use all your gears. To me this car is straddling the line of slow car fast. It's incredibly comfortable, has a great stereo, looks cool, and it's got enough room for me, my spouse, my dog and a child seat. Also so glad I got the manual when I did - manual G70s are not easy to find. This was one of four for sale within 500 miles of my zip when I bought it. The rear seat is actually usable, but the foot room is tight. I'm 5'11 with a 32 inch inseam. If I take my shoes off, I can sit behind my driving position. I have the knee and hip room - but the foot room is very tight for an adult male. Decent gas mileage if you're not driving it like a hooligan. Feels light and eager to turn, even at speed.
What's not so good? The trunk has a high load floor so even though you have a good opening and footprint, it's shallow. It's not unusable, it's just not as deep as you'd expect it to be. I was still able to fit everything my spouse, my dog and I needed for a week at the beach. Speaking of long trips - no spare tire. That pissed me off. Not even a space saver? Come on. I think it should be a legal requirement that all cars have at least a space saver. In any case, this car can accept the same space saver spare kit the 3.3 model comes with or the Kia Stinger comes with. I ordered the parts online and installed a space saver spare myself. The backup camera shuts off as soon as you're out of reverse, even if you're rolling backwards in neutral. This is a nitpick, but I do wish the backup camera would stay on until I was rolling forward. Speaking of reverse, the pedal box is tight and I usually wear an 11 or 12 shoe depending on the brand. With certain shoes, I have to modify my left foot motion because my toe will catch the arm of the clutch pedal. Not impossible, but it can be annoying in certain pairs of shoes or if you have big feet.
Clutch and Transmission :: I'm gonna give this it's own section because I feel like this is a very case sensitive matter. Manuals I drove before this - a 2011 Subaru Outback. First manual car I bought and I drove it for 120K miles before an old dude in a Yukon totaled it. Some people have said they don't enjoy the feeling of this transmission, I don't have much to compare it to. I think the stick feel is fine. The actual clutch is a toss up for me. It's hydraulic, so on one hand it's buttery smooth and easy and very forgiving if you're doing a drive through or in stop and go traffic - things I took pains to avoid in my outback. The flip side is, the pedal gives you very little feedback. The bite point is harder to feel and it definitely numbs the experience a bit. If you're looking for a very raw, analog feeling transmission this is not it. This feels much more like an entry level luxury sport sedan that was given a manual just because it would be cool to have a manual, but also trying to do one in such a way that it wouldn't alienate luxury car buyers who generally find manuals to be a nuisance.
Would I go through it all again? Absolutely. The dealer trips were annoying but it let me test drive some cool stuff and I never paid a dime. The only thing I paid for was an oil change, a new set of tires (not from the dealer) and a new key cause I wanted to have two. The key was $700 which is offensive but unfortunately not unheard of with modern cars. The car is a blast. If you want a smallish, luxuryish, sportscarish vehicle that gives you a lot of nice stuff without being too expensive or too harsh, check out a G70. If you're a manual purist, you may love it or hate it - the clutch is definitely a sticking point for many people. Genesis Dealer? Mine is great, thank god. But I have heard plenty of horror stories from other owners who went to more Hyundai focused dealers. Maintenance? No mechanical issues at all, just weird software related glitches that were all covered under warranty. Mods? Not really planning anything big. I added a sun strip to the windshield, a dash cam and wiring for my radar detector. Also the spare tire. And I put PS4s on it. I plan to keep it stock - at least until it's paid off and the warranty is out.
Questions for reddit :: Catch cans! Should I have one on this car? Is there a recommended brand? Do your mechanics charge you more to empty them or do you empty them yourselves? What does a catch can do that the OEM air oil separator doesnt?
TL;DR :: I like my manual G70. It isn't very fast, but I like it.

I just bought this OLED as it was on sale, and it works well. I have no issue with the brightness. However, I noticed there is colour banding issues in games, videos and even just wallpapers. At first, I was using DisplayPort with DSC and I thought that was the issue, so I switched over to HDMI 2.1, I am using a Radeon 6900XT on my PC which does have one but I'm not sure if it has enough bandwidth as 12-bit option is no longer there. This is only with 240 hz though, if I set it to 144 hz the 12-bit option comes back. The monitor is on the latest firmware, I checked with on screen control and it says latest (3.08). Also, with the PS5, 120 hz does not work, even when putting it in performance mode, it stays stuck at 60 hz. I have used CRU as well to try and get 12-bit to work but nothing worked, but I have now deleted 4K resolutions and also turned on Fast V active and auto low latency mode for HDMI 2.1, which makes it smoother. HDMI does work better than DP with DSC, colours looks better and feels better, but I don't know how to make 12-bit work and banding is still there, is it a problem with the GPU? PS5 also has a problem but with the refresh rate. Is the colour banding just an OLED issue? It is mainly a problem with gray colours, skies in games etc. but in other content not so much, I've set Black Level to low in picture settings which helps a bit. I am using Gamer 1, Contrast 70, Sharpness 60, Colour Temp C1
Is anyone else having these issues? I have seen the ASUS one is also on sale now but still $300 CAD more than this one but from what I've read it also has banding issues. I still have 3 weeks to return this, but I'm not sure what to do. I am losing my mind trying to fix the colour banding issues and also the 12-bit. Any help is appreciated.

Hi Friends, got a quite a few things for sale today. Photo album.
PayPal G&S only, buyer pays shipping if not local. Will trade for Star Wars figures/sets or 18+ sets. Particularly looking for newer botanical sets or any of the icons/ideas sets. Space Shuttle Discovery (10283), Saturn V (92176), or Typewriter (21327) are a few in particular, but feel free to shoot me an offer.
Lot of 139 Minifigures, 137 of which are Star Wars - $950 for the entire lot, free shipping on this

• Please see my incredibly detailed Google Sheets file. Every figure in here is complete except for one (checked against Bricklink inventory), and very well documented on the condition, as well as any additional notes. Happy to provide additional pictures of individual/groups of figures.
• The Google Sheets file also includes a second tab where I keep an inventory of incomplete figures that I have. The ones I want to complete and keep I've marked "keep" in light blue, the ones I would sell I've marked "sell" in orange. I list the missing parts in the notes column. I'm looking for the parts for the "keep" figures mostly, but if you have any let me know! Would also part ways with the incomplete "sell" figures.

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• From every theme under the sun, including Star Wars and Harry Potter.
• Also includes Anakin's speeder builds from Bounty Hunter Pursuit (7133) and Palpatine's Arrest (9526) as well as First Order AT-ST (75201) including new sticker sheet and instructions. No figs and unsure of build completeness for these.

Thanks for looking!

Wassup KS?
Got a couple for sale only today.
https://imgur.com/a/pdbQxKJ
First up is a CKF Sukhoi-4 #237
I’m the original owner, never cut, but I pocketed around the house. Purchased from NC Blade. Gorgeous M398 blade, multi row bearings, buttery smooth action. Never disassembled or sharpened. Light snail on the black backspacer, otherwise brand new condition. When available new, this was $655. SV: $400
And last is a McNees PM Mac 2 smooth Ti, flat grind. I believe I’m the 3rd owner. Currently on Skiffs (original bearings included) and mirror polished edge. Got this in a trade and had plans to hollow grind it amongst other mods, but I just have other knives on my mind and looking to move this along to someone who would like to check one out. Not by me, but obviously this has been disassembled and sharped and has been in the pocket. SV: $400
Will accept Venmo and PPFF.
Thanks for looking!

Hello
I (26m) am currently working in a retail sales environment. It is a 100% commission based job, and I am taking home an average of about $6,000/mo after taxes. I am married, and I have a 4.5 yo and a 9 month old. I am currently the only source of income for the family.
My old co worker (30m) is currently working for one of our companies competitors (both companies are the top 2 in the US and go back and forth between which is bette more popular). He is currently averaging just about the same pay (maybe like $100-200 less), BUT he has only been working there for 7 months, and his job has a base salary.
The benefit of my job, is that I have technically have the potential to make more money, however that comes along with each month’s pay varying, sometimes pretty wildly which is one of my main gripes. One month I bring home $7,750 (after taxes) then 2 months later I bring home $4,310 (after taxes). That’s a $3,440 variation, and only a few months separating them. This sometimes leaves me feeling pretty strapped for cash on the below average paychecks.
The other major issue is I have is absolutely no PTO at all. If you want to take a vacation, or even just have something come up in your life that you need some time off for, you’re screwed. I honestly feel completely trapped and like I have no life outside of work. And I also feel like my family isn’t getting the best out of it either, my 4.5yo has never been on a vacation in her life which makes me feel terrible :/
The benefits of my ex co workers job is the pay is fairly consistent because of the base salary, AND he gets 180 hours of PTO a year which is crazy to me. The negative is that he does have to drive to clients houses, and make sales, but they give him the leads so it sounds pretty easy. They also give you a company car and a gas card, so there’s no extra expenses due to driving to the clients houses.
He has received 5 months commission so far, and the first 2 months the company paid him the base salary plus $1,500 so he was making about $4k (after tax) for the first 2 months, then about the same as me for the next 5, but consistent. Meaning yes, he doesn’t have the ability to make as high of highs, however, he doesn’t drop off as hard either. Out of all of his checks the variation is only about $1k ($5,200 worst month, $6,200 best).
Do you think the positives of the more consistent pay, and the PTO are worth changing jobs?
TL:DR Would you rather get paid slightly less, but get PTO and more consistent pay? Or have the ability to make slightly more, but have the pay be less consistent, and get no PTO?

Hello
I (26m) am currently working in a retail sales environment. It is a 100% commission based job, and I am taking home an average of about $6,000/mo after taxes. I am married, and I have a 4.5 yo and a 9 month old. I am currently the only source of income for the family.
My old co worker (30m) is currently working for one of our companies competitors (both companies are the top 2 in the US and go back and forth between which is bette more popular). He is currently averaging just about the same pay (maybe like $100-200 less), BUT he has only been working there for 7 months, and his job has a base salary.
The benefit of my job, is that I have technically have the potential to make more money, however that comes along with each month’s pay varying, sometimes pretty wildly which is one of my main gripes. One month I bring home $7,750 (after taxes) then 2 months later I bring home $4,310 (after taxes). That’s a $3,440 variation, and only a few months separating them. This sometimes leaves me feeling pretty strapped for cash on the below average paychecks.
The other major issue is I have is absolutely no PTO at all. If you want to take a vacation, or even just have something come up in your life that you need some time off for, you’re screwed. I honestly feel completely trapped and like I have no life outside of work. And I also feel like my family isn’t getting the best out of it either, my 4.5yo has never been on a vacation in her life which makes me feel terrible :/
The benefits of my ex co workers job is the pay is fairly consistent because of the base salary, AND he gets 180 hours of PTO a year which is crazy to me. The negative is that he does have to drive to clients houses, and make sales, but they give him the leads so it sounds pretty easy. They also give you a company car and a gas card, so there’s no extra expenses due to driving to the clients houses.
He has received 5 months commission so far, and the first 2 months the company paid him the base salary plus $1,500 so he was making about $4k (after tax) for the first 2 months, then about the same as me for the next 5, but consistent. Meaning yes, he doesn’t have the ability to make as high of highs, however, he doesn’t drop off as hard either. Out of all of his checks the variation is only about $1k ($5,200 worst month, $6,200 best).
Do you think the positives of the more consistent pay, and the PTO are worth changing jobs?
TL:DR Would you rather get paid slightly less, but get PTO and more consistent pay? Or have the ability to make slightly more, but have the pay be less consistent, and get no PTO?

Hello
I (26m) am currently working in a retail sales environment. It is a 100% commission based job, and I am taking home an average of about $6,000/mo after taxes. I am married, and I have a 4.5 yo and a 9 month old. I am currently the only source of income for the family.
My old co worker (30m) is currently working for one of our companies competitors (both companies are the top 2 in the US and go back and forth between which is bette more popular). He is currently averaging just about the same pay (maybe like $100-200 less), BUT he has only been working there for 7 months, and his job has a base salary.
The benefit of my job, is that I have technically have the potential to make more money, however that comes along with each month’s pay varying, sometimes pretty wildly which is one of my main gripes. One month I bring home $7,750 (after taxes) then 2 months later I bring home $4,310 (after taxes). That’s a $3,440 variation, and only a few months separating them. This sometimes leaves me feeling pretty strapped for cash on the below average paychecks.
The other major issue is I have is absolutely no PTO at all. If you want to take a vacation, or even just have something come up in your life that you need some time off for, you’re screwed. I honestly feel completely trapped and like I have no life outside of work. And I also feel like my family isn’t getting the best out of it either, my 4.5yo has never been on a vacation in her life which makes me feel terrible :/
The benefits of my ex co workers job is the pay is fairly consistent because of the base salary, AND he gets 180 hours of PTO a year which is crazy to me. The negative is that he does have to drive to clients houses, and make sales, but they give him the leads so it sounds pretty easy. They also give you a company car and a gas card, so there’s no extra expenses due to driving to the clients houses.
He has received 5 months commission so far, and the first 2 months the company paid him the base salary plus $1,500 so he was making about $4k (after tax) for the first 2 months, then about the same as me for the next 5, but consistent. Meaning yes, he doesn’t have the ability to make as high of highs, however, he doesn’t drop off as hard either. Out of all of his checks the variation is only about $1k ($5,200 worst month, $6,200 best).
Do you think the positives of the more consistent pay, and the PTO are worth changing jobs?
TL:DR Would you rather get paid slightly less, but get PTO and more consistent pay? Or have the ability to make slightly more, but have the pay be less consistent, and get no PTO?

Welcome prospective citizen of the stars!

Use my code STAR-F3V9-NVLK when signing up (or click this link: https://robertsspaceindustries.com/enlist?referral=STAR-F3V9-NVLK ) to nab an extra 5,000 of the game's currency UEC when the game is eventually finished (as well as after wipes, like the most recent one which happened for 3.18). Note that you cannot add a code after creating your account!
Bonus? What bonus?!
The bonus stuff happens once you have spent at least USD40 in the pledge store; for example, in case there is a referral bonus going on when you go past that USD40 spend, using my code here would also let you get in on that if you pass that threshold during that period. Doing it any other time will still land you that 5,000 UEC, but it's usually a neat bonus and it'd be a shame to miss out on it :)
The most recent bonus ended on the 2nd of May, so there may well be a bit of a wait until the next one. There is usually one during the two large events each year, including Invictus, however since the most recent one was, well, so recent, there is not one for Invictus this year. You can always create an account with my code, and give me a poke here to send you a note when it's on (i do this for free-fly events as well, read on for that).
Free Fly Time
But! Don't spend until you're ready. Invictus Launch Week (or fortnight as it happens) is currently happening, which means the game is fully and entirely free to try out until the 29th of May. The full details are over on the ILW mini site, but the short of the long is: If you are wanting to try out the game, always do that first, before paying. It also shows the game at its roughest (because of the influx of new people), so if you can deal with how the game runs then, you'll be ok when it runs better. Importantly, until you're pretty sure you want to get in, don't spend.
To try out the game (why you're here), all you need to do is sign up for an account, and then download the client, log in, download the game itself, and then launch it. No codes or anything, just that. Click here to use my code https://robertsspaceindustries.com/enlist?referral=STAR-F3V9-NVLK and then just follow the instructions on the site to get the client, and don't sleep on the little helpful things in the client - while the game is downloading, check out the guides and such there, perhaps even find youself an actual guide, which is other players who are volunteering to show new people around.
Invictus Launch Week is a now two week long celebration of all the military focused ships in the game (nominally at least), and not only will get have an Avenger Titan (the wonderful space penguin) to fly around with for the duration of the event, but you can get a free short-term rental of a whole pile of ships, by going to the Bevic Convention Center in Area 18 on the planet of ArcCorp in game and pick from any of the ships that are on the daily list, which then will become just as though it was your own ship, for 48 hours. If you need guidance, just ask in global chat in game, someone should be able to help you out (though remember, many will be new, just like yourself, be patient and don't be that gamer). The schedule of what ships are available when can be found here, along with links to more information on the whole event itself, including more specific details on how to get there, and how to rent things and so on: https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/19914-Invictus-Launch-Week-2954-Schedule
A fun little detail is, too, that if you attend the convention in-game at least three different days (that is, as the game counts it - they roll over 1600 UTC, so keep that in mind), you will get both a badge over on Spectrum (CIG's bespoke communications platform, with both forums and chat), and a Medivac Beacon, which is a hand gadget that you can use for, well, making yourself known as either in need of or being a supplier of medical assistance when out and about.
What Do?
If you do decide to pledge now, however: As a new player, you will likely want to hop on and actually do the tutorial that has (finally) been added. It's a fairly short one, but it'll get you familiar with the basics of the game (on-foot navigation, interaction, flight controls, that sort of stuff), and you even get a set of armour and a bit of cash at the end of it. In short, simple, but worth your time. You can also use the Guide system, which you can find over on Spectrum once you've signed up: https://robertsspaceindustries.com/spectrum/guide - sometimes there's little bonuses for doing that as well, but it's always useful, as it's a real person, who plays the game, who is there to help you work out how to do things in the game.
For the moment, the servers seem to be pretty happy, but as the game is still in development, there's going to be bugs, sometimes light, sometimes extreme. So while the general gameplay is decently smooth, of course the old "it's an alpha" always applies, and you should always treat this game as one to make sure your expectations are at the correct level for jankiness. That said, you just might be able to have some outright gameplay type fun out in the big sandbox that is out little star system of Stanton.
In addition to Invictus Launch Week itself (and DefenseCon, the Drake "we are not down with the UEE" counterpart to ILW - lore stuff ;) ), the game is also currently playing host to a huge new chain of missions, which can arguably be done solo (according to some), but which are outright amazing with other people. There's even permanent bonus gifts for you if you complete the chain! I won't go into it too deeply here, but the page here has all the information you need to take part, and as you will see, it's quite a lot: https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/19753-Overdrive-Initiative
What Game Package To Get
Most importantly, when picking what to get: Anything called a "starter pack" will get you in the game, and spending more doesn't equal a better ship. Specifically, don't get something called a Standalone Ship, as that will not include game access. It says as much on the store, but there is a lot of text, so it bears pointing out here.
Right now, one of the two largest sales of the year is going on, which means there is a sale on two specific starter packs as well, and either of the two will do you very well as a starter: The Aurora MR Invictus Starter Pack is 10% off the usual price, and the Avenger Titan Invictus Starter Pack is a full 25% off, which lands it as an absolutely amazing value for the cash. Both of these come with a nifty paint as well, as well as a bit of extra starting cash, and longer insurance than the default (though do note, insurance currently doesn't matter, that's going to be more a thing later on, though CIG's word on the topic is also that you'd never completely lose anything you spent cash money on).
Either of the two will do you just fine, but the Titan is one of the best small ships in the game, outright, and would be my recommendation in general. That one can be found here: https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/Packages/Avenger-Titan-Invictus-Starter-Pack-Warbond
If you want the cheapest option to get the game, forever, the Aurora pack should be your pick. It also is genuinely not a bad ship at all, and there is essentially nothing you can't try out in the game, outside of perhaps cargo running (though even with the Titan's larger capacity of , that still would be just dipping your toes rather than actually doing it as a career). The Aurora pack can be found here: https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/Packages/Aurora-MR-Invictus-Starter-Pack-Warbond
Don't forget that you can buy any ship in game, including that Titan (minus perhaps the fancy paint).
Definitely don't spend until you're ready, though - especially given it's Invictus, where you'll be able to try out a whole pile of ships, including the Titan Avenger, which will be your ship during the free-fly.
Thanks!
Thanks for you consideration, and o7 to all our new citizens from captain leinir! If you need any help, feel free to give me a poke here, and i'll be happy to try and help you (we can even do the guide thing) - in particular the basics of the game and its quirks, or if you need help working out which starter pack to buy in the pledge store.
So either use my code STAR-F3V9-NVLK when signing up, or just click right here to create a new account: https://robertsspaceindustries.com/enlist?referral=STAR-F3V9-NVLK

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Hi 😁 Just got home from running around all morning. I got up, took R to the bus stop, came home and immediately was on the phone with a client for an hour 🤦🏼‍♀️. Rushed to take a shower and get to my massage appointment with my favorite chic. She did EXTRA AWESOME today. Ran to the office. Had to go fix someone else's insurance and now I'm finally home with a few hours to myself before I have to get up and go pick R up. I had a taco for lunch. I'm soooooo beyond ready for a nap. I'm still tired from yesterday. I got a little pink, but it's tan now.
R had his 3rd swim lesson yesterday. He is showing huge improvement, but I think yesterday kicked his ass. She worked him hard. He has now been introduced to 3 out of 4 strokes. Butterfly is last. So far he seems to be the best and backstroke and isn't too bad at breast stroke for only doing it one time. We are skipping next week, because the lady didn't want to do a lesson on Memorial Day so he will go back again the week after and then I believe he's done with it. I'm not sure if he's going to stick with it, that's what this trial is for. I think he could be really good at this though. He's like me. Naturally well rounded at anything he tries. Not necessarily the absolute best, but reeeaaalllly good. I think he could be a track superstar if his head was in it. I couldn't believe the shit he was doing.
I am on a mission for a big citrine cluster rock to add to my table. I have been finding some pretty cool pieces but I don't wanna pay the ridiculous prices. If I keep it up I'm gonna need a bigger table.
Omg the tax lady just called me back. I got THE best news ever. I am getting a refund instead of having to pay. AND she said she going to go back and redo my last TWO years of taxes and I will get a refund AND get back all the money I paid in. So at the end of it all I will probably get back over a 10k check. I am soooooo relieved about this. I should have found her years ago. She said there were so many things he fucked up and wasn't making sense AND she said I can claim all those medical bills and even the sales tax on my car! Like holy shit. Why the hell didn't anyone else tell me that? The good news is that I will get this refund soon. The amendments might take 6 months but you know what? That is perfectly fine by me. I can track it and then wake up one day with a huge chunk in my account. I knew something was sketchy about paying in all that money when I was filing single, head of household with a dependent and all of those write-offs. I just didn't know where else to go and who else to trust. Thank God the dude in my office recommended me to her. I am keeping her forever! I just have to dig up a few papers but that's fine too. I am almost positive as to where I have everything. Soooooooooooo stoked 😁😁😁
On that note, I need to nap like I said I was going to. I miss you something fierce and I love you beyond measure or explanation. I will talk to you soon, my love. 😘😘 Always and forever, I love you more.
PS: Send me a picture pretty please 🥺 🙏🏼

We currently live just outside of Boston and are considering moving back to the midwest, specifically the Green Bay, WI area. We have $100k saved for a downpayment, closing, and moving expenses along with $30k in savings. We are looking at houses in the $330k-$425k range. I've never owned a home, but my wife did and sold it 5 years ago (I wasn't on the paperwork/mortgage and she owned it prior to us getting married).
Question #1, would I/we still qualify as FTHB's?
I will be contacting two local (Green Bay) mortgage brokers, along with our CU in WI who we are still a member of, as well as 1-2 national lenders. We have zero debt, very good income, and credit scores in the 740-790 range, depending on the credit bureau, so getting pre-approval will not be an issue.
Questions #2 & #3, is this too many lenders to reach out to? Are there any national lenders who have better ratings/service?
As for realtors, I have a recommendation from a family member for a realtor who's in the next large town over (30 miles) away. My employer also has a benefit, Real Estate Advantage through Coldwell Banker, where they will match you with a local realtor, recommend lending, and offer a cash rebate or credit on closing costs at closing if we use their realtor.
Questions #4 & #5, is the family recommended realtor considered "local" enough? It would be great to have access to homes for sale that aren't necessarily on the market or listed yet, which is something that the Coldwell Banker people were touting on their webinar. Does anyone have any experience with programs like Real Estate Advantage?
Since we are 1200 miles away, we really don't have the ability to view any homes we are interested in person. Yes, some that I've looked at have virtual tours they can do, and we do have some family who would be willing to check a few places out. We'd obviously fly out to view it in person prior to closing. However, because of this, I'm thinking that we can't take the risk of waiving inspection, which may put us at a big disadvantage since the last 3 houses I've been watching went under contract in less than 3 days and I can only assume that the buyers waived everything to get the win.
Question #6, does anyone have any recommendations or things we should consider why trying to purchase a home long distance?
Anyway, thanks in advance for any advice you may have to offer!

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Hey folks! We are RPC node provider NOWNodes, and we are celebrating our 5th anniversary. For all our amazing users and those ready to join us, we have something special:
🎁 Enjoy a 50% discount – just leave a message for our sales team about the Business or Enterprise plans between May 20th and May 25th.
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Hey folks! We are RPC node provider NOWNodes, and we are celebrating our 5th anniversary. For all our amazing users and those ready to join us, we have something special:
🎁 Enjoy a 50% discount – just leave a message for our sales team about the Business or Enterprise plans between May 20th and May 25th.
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Hey folks! We are RPC node provider NOWNodes, and we are celebrating our 5th anniversary. For all our amazing users and those ready to join us, we have something special:
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