#but i have the gift of hindsight to know i can’t afford excessively spending and it’s also just not necessary

[cupidlakes]

i hope this isn’t too hot of a take? i know parasocial relationships are a bit of a meme in the mcyt community but i do honestly think some donators and gifters toe the line a bit too much with it. like some people spend literally thousands on their streamer every month and justify it by saying it’s their own paycheck they can do what they want with it, but that doesn’t really mean that it’s healthy you know? i can understand wanting to support a streamer you love whose content brings you comfort but at the same time spending ludicrous amounts of money to get a small bit of attention and clout from someone who at the end of the day probably doesn’t really care that much about them just feels kinda eh, especially considering these people are already rich enough lmao they don’t need hundreds more (not saying streamers don’t care about their fans but their is definitely a difference that is necessary between how fans view their cc and how ccs view their fans). there is nothing wrong with donating and gifting but constantly doing it with the sole intention of getting a streamers attention just doesn’t seem healthy y’know. and i’ve even some some people like that asking to be mods because they are such active members of the community and obviously care about the streamer which is a whole other can of worms of yikes

response below the cut bc ik it’s gonna be wordy!!

now that’s the thing, i’m not a monopoly on this topic and it’s tricky to navigate discussions around donating to streamers if you have the funds to do so it’s technically no ones business like the way i see it ppl do and can donate if possible as not only a token of their appreciation but a (optional!!) payment for the entertainment they enjoy like how you’d have a subscription to your favourite service or pay for your entertainment generally, even if you think playing minecraft + commentating is nbd if ppl place value on that genre of entertainment then that’s what it means to them even if it seems excessive

if we have to use an example liz (aka “LIZZZZ”) spends $$$ BANK on quackity, it’s well known and has also now moved onto some of his friends like george but explained before that she has a high enough (like very high) paying job and a lot of disposable income as an adult which allows her to spend that much, that aside, it’s just a baseless feeling ofc but i at least think she has a good head on her and isn’t just paying for attention, like gifted subs etc. Are also for the community and from what i know and have seen i don’t think we’ve ever seen her be particularly weird w/ quackity through donos at least publicly

BUT ppl ofc take advantage of the “direct line of communication” to a streamer and absolutely bomb them w personal messages and wishes that lie outside of an appreciation for the content and that’s what i think matters, intent, are you donating to a streamer bc you’re happy they do what they do, asking an innocuous question, trying to be funny or even promoting some fanart you think they’d like or are you conspicuously hoping for something more and that’s where it gets shady and parasocial i guess, it’s human nature to want to feel closer to people we consider our idols and i don’t even blame some individuals because it has to be a genuine problem if you think you can pay for a streamers affections and they need support in those instances but generally i think ppl should know their bounds in communities like these, streamers can love their general audience and communities true but they can’t guarantee their personal attention to any particular person throwing money at them and i don’t think they should (but that’s down to them)

and don’t even get me started on mods it’s so hard to bestow someone a position of power in a community knowing it’s almost a reoccuring theme that ppl are willing to abuse it which is a good point btw ppl should not be allowed to pay themselves into mod positions again you have to take other behaviours into account like if it’s selfless and comes from a place of wanting to better the community and is treated LIKE a job? sure but ppl acting entitled to power over a community or access to a streamer because they’re a reoccurring donator, now that’s questionable

so tl;dr i think we can all have our opinions on the way ppl spend on streamers and it goes without saying that twitch supports this (sub donator badges and stuff) bc it makes them money but ppls intent matters and i think it’s clear in some cases why people are excessively donating/gifting subs and yeah i’d agree it’s not really healthy

[itsworn]

This Sick Cobra Blows Chunks on the Hoonigan Dock!

I’ve been asked a slew of questions about my experience since my Factory Five Challenge car aired on Hoonigan’s Daily Transmission episode 240 (LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Za8PZorQoKk), so I figured that I could share it with the world.

  Larry Chen is an old photographer buddy, and I have been talking about him shooting my car for a long time. Our schedules constantly conflicted and it led to the suggestion of bringing my car on Daily Transmission instead. I stopped by the Donut Shop for unrelated business a few weeks before filming and met with Vin Anatra. Vin, who heads up business development as well as playing co-host, scheduled me two weeks out on a Thursday, which is typically when all Daily Transmissions are filmed.

Readied on the dock of Hoonigan’s back lot.

“We are always looking for cars that are different,” said Brian Scotto, Hoonigan’s CCO. “Whether it’s a million-dollar all-out SEMA car or a $2,000 backyard build, we want them if they are unique and down to party in the yard. While it’s not a mandate that you kill some tires when on the show. It’s strongly advised!”

  Uniqueness is really the way to win the hearts of the Hoonigans. “We love creativity. Take the Buick LeMons car as an example,” explained Scotto. “Easily the least cool car ever on the show that quickly became cool because not only did the owner have the best personality, he jumped it off the dock in reverse! Not that we really want anyone to destroy their car, but this Buick wasn’t exactly a gem. Some cars are just meant to be beaten! That’s what makes them fun.” Immediately after scheduling I received two documents to fill out. One was a spec sheet on the car and the second being a, “if you come break your driveshaft, it’s not our problem” release form. I obliged and was told to bring the paperwork with me.

This is a Factory Five Challenge car. Similar to their Roadster Cobra replica, it features a fully integrated, NASA-legal roll cage. The engine is a fully-built 5.1-liter Coyote with InnoV8 Racing Engines’ individual throttle bodies. It feeds 538 rear-wheel horsepower to the Moser 8.8-inch rear end that, in turn, spins a set of CCW Hybrid Series wheels wrapped in Toyo R888R tires. It’s a street car with nearly 2,000 miles on the odometer.

  The Donut Shop is located a stone’s throw from a large apartment complex and because of such, they are required by the city of Long Beach to have filming permits. Needless to say, this still doesn’t keep the cops from stopping by unannounced to see if the permit is valid for the day. To maximize their money, Hoonigan stuffs as many Daily Transmissions as they can in one day, which is typically 3-5.

  The start time for my filming was 3:30, but I arrived 15 minutes early to vacuum out my car and wipe it down. I drove the Factory Five to work that day and then to Long Beach for filming, so it needed a good cleaning from the 50-mile drive. I got about five minutes into my vacuuming and was told to bring my car onto the dock for beauty shots.

The Hoonigan operation is built into different sections. Follow the wall on the right side and you’ll end up in the gift shop. Directly behind the wall to the left is a giant bullpen of video editors and office staff, plus there are some editing stations in the mobile home.

  I hadn’t wiped my car down yet, but this served as a good means to shoot me performing the task. I actually use an ammonia-less glass cleaner to wipe down the satin paint job, and it works remarkably well. The crew spends a good 20-30 minutes shooting B-roll of the car. During this time, the crew figures out who is going to host the show. Vin, Dan, and Zac ended up being selected as the primary hosts who also act as floating cameramen. Virtually all Daily Transmission’s A-roll is done with a selfie stick and simple consumer based cameras.

  The conversation transitions from casual talk to filming the episode rapidly – there’s no rehearsal and questions are fired from the hip. The pace is quick and you’re getting asked about the car from all angles. It’s best to stick with the person who has the camera so the internal mic can pick up the best quality audio. The crew spends a good 15-20 minutes talking to you about the car and then you must pick from the pinwheel of hoonery. Are we jumping it? Burnouts? Donuts? Drifting? Jump the dock? Everything is on the table as long as it’s exciting. Yes, I have done a burnout, yes I used to road race, and drift, but I have never done it with a car this nice.

Some people have a hard time with the G-Stream wing. Ever driven a 625-horsepower car that weighs 2,400 pounds around a road course without sufficient downforce? Yeah, I won’t ever, either. The wing comes off with four bolts, and optional carbon plugs fill the slot.

  Being that the Cobra is naturally aspirated, it still makes a decent amount of torque (in the mid 400s), but Toyo’s R888Rs are very sticky. Compound that with the dock’s fresh rubber, which gives it about as much grip as a dragstrip without VHT. With all this in mind, I opted for the burnout. I backed the car to the end of the dock, everyone readied themselves, and the all-clear was sounded. A few revs, a 4,000 rpm clutch drop later, and a Bluetooth driveshaft was created.

  Aluminum is a very common material to use for driveshafts in excess of 2,000 horsepower, though the Internet seems appalled that aluminum was used. The problem I ran into is the weld on the rear yoke wasn’t strong enough and sheered away from the driveshaft tube. Once the driveshaft fragged, it took out my fuel pump wiring, which in hindsight was a good thing; the car shut off immediately, mitigating further damage.  Also, luckily, the driveshaft is so small that it really can’t come through the floor (jinx).

This is what a failed weld between the yoke and the driveshaft tube looks like. It took out my fuel pump wiring when it fragged, though everything was fixed and running three days later.

  The crew took great care of my car- dollies were placed under the rear wheels to keep the rear end from spinning and causing further damage. We raised the car on their lift and I unbolted the rear end’s side of the driveshaft. I also took the opportunity to measure for a new (steel) driveshaft. There were a few free tows left on my AAA account, so I made the call for a pick up. The first driver who showed up, declared my 100-percent-street-legal car a race car and reported me to dispatch. A subsequent call for service led to a snarky dispatcher calling me back to tell me my car has been black listed. I guess stickers, wheels, and a wing makes your car too highly modified to be towed? Shout out to Alva Affordable Towing in Long Beach for not price-gouging and getting me home before 10 p.m.

This is the shop side of Hoonigan. In the back is where all inactive projects are stored. With the Trufiber front fascia removed, I was ready to get the Challenge car towed home.

  So, how does one get their car on Daily Transmission? It definitely helps to know someone. Scotto explains, “We have been working on a way for people to contact us with their builds and just set up a new email for just that (dt@hoonigan.com). Photos are good. Proof you can and will roast tires is even better!”

  If The Hoonigans plan a special “Retribution” episode, count me in.

Despite breaking parts and having to pay for a tow, it was still a blast and I hope to do it (minus breaking parts) again someday.

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