Using an E39 BMW M5 sedan, enough cockpit electronics to put an F14 to shame, a spotter plane, and immense testicular fortitude, a couple of guys drove from Manhattan to the Santa Monica Pier in 31 hours and 4 minutes, breaking the previous record of 32 hours and 7 minutes set in 1983. That’s an average speed of 90 MPH and enough traffic infractions to get the gas chamber. All because you can.

Here’s a breakdown of some of the gadgets.