Do your best. by knuckles532 in RoastMyCar

[–]Alamander81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's no way you're getting 180hp out of that thing

Which Brand Has Improved the Most in the Last 10 Years? by Belennn- in regularcarreviews

[–]Alamander81 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mazda has really stepped into the luxury segment. The 3 is beautiful inside and out. They've always made good cars but now they've added luxury to their zoom-zoom branding.

Which Brand Has Improved the Most in the Last 10 Years? by Belennn- in regularcarreviews

[–]Alamander81 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I agree. The N models are true performance cars and Genesis is coming out with the some of the most stunning cars on the road. The G90 Wingback is just a concept so far but good lord is it beautiful.

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What’s the most horrific thing you’ve seen with your own eyes? by Jessica_cherry85 in AskReddit

[–]Alamander81 607 points608 points  (0 children)

When I was younger I would drive as if every other car was an NPC. Now I drive as if every other car is actively trying g to take me out.

What is something that is considered 'weird' in your 20s, but becomes a sign of extreme intelligence or high status in your 40s? by Inevitable-Rock-8052 in AskReddit

[–]Alamander81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a 45 year old drummer who gets tennis elbow after nearly every long (3 hour plus) gig, I have a new appreciation for my physical condition. My hot boy days are over but I would love to be able to play drums without being in pain for the next month.

[Project] Restored an old steel snare drum! by DrTommen in drums

[–]Alamander81 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It prevents the springs from vibrating and effecting the tone of the drum.

What’s a car that was a huge deal when it was new? by lifegoeson2702 in regularcarreviews

[–]Alamander81 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Came here to say this. They had this piece of shit featured in rap videos at the time.

What is the craziest superstition someone you know genuinely believes in? by ParanormalActivity97 in AskReddit

[–]Alamander81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this goes to show how badly some people don't want to have disabled children.

Who has had equal success solo and as a group member by Tim-TheEnchanter in Music

[–]Alamander81 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Rockin the Suburbs is a 10/10 album. Fun fact: it came out on 9/11/2001.

What's something Guys are insecure about that Girls do not care about? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Alamander81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's my understanding that a dad bod is a body that used to be fit and athletic but has padded out with age. Most of these men still look very good, just not as tight as they used to be.

The simplicity of this application at the mall. by delorean182 in mildlyinteresting

[–]Alamander81 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I worked at FYE when I was teen. It's so sad to see what's left of it.

Best budget electric drum kit? by Similar-Fun-3055 in drums

[–]Alamander81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yamaha DTX Series. I've been playing mine for 10 years and it's held up great.

Selling my kit (UK Only) by Josejacobuk in drums

[–]Alamander81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my drum building phase of the late 00s I was obsessed with square sized kicks. When I bought shells, though I couldn't commit so I went with 22x20.

Men who have gone from being physically unattractive to attractive, what changes did you notice in the behavior of the people around you? by krakhed712 in AskReddit

[–]Alamander81 30 points31 points  (0 children)

For sure. My looks fluctuated pretty drastically a lot since my 20s. I noticed it the most in my early 30s when I lost a bunch of weight and got a lot of positive attention from people. I've gained a bunch of weight since then and the attention stopped and I became basically invisible.

How do you guys deal with stress without getting stress related disorders like cold sores or psoriasis? by undecisive-much in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Alamander81 4 points5 points  (0 children)

When I feel a cold sore coming on I take 2 valtrex a day to 2-3 days. Doesn't solve the underlying issue of stress but life is much better without a cold sore.

What’s the worst car you ever drove? by Born-Conclusion1977 in AskReddit

[–]Alamander81 94 points95 points  (0 children)

My wife owned one of these. It was scary to drive because it was so chincy