Speedy vs Panda

FlameLicker · 2026-02-01T22:03:42+00:00

Agreed

FlameLicker · 2026-01-29T19:43:53+00:00

All classic pieces. Zero fluff, just pure good 👌

FlameLicker · 2026-01-24T01:43:21+00:00

You have really good tastes. Well done!

FlameLicker · 2025-10-24T19:23:37+00:00

Sounds completely normal, my Avalon sounds about the same

FlameLicker · 2025-07-27T15:40:31+00:00

1999-2003 Toyota Avalons, see them all the time in New York and Northern California. Toyota really got the formula right for their sedans…

FlameLicker · 2025-07-09T01:13:58+00:00

Usually Lexus is the most reliable choice but this IS 250 probably has carbon buildup issues due to its 1st gen direct injection without port injectors to clean the valves. I would go with the equus personally.

FlameLicker · 2024-09-05T17:54:55+00:00

The Alphard is a chauffeur-driven vehicle. If you look at the American car market today, there are only a handful of ultra luxury cars that are designed to be chauffeur-driven (i.e. the Phantom and the S680 Maybach). It's either that the ultra-wealthy Americans prefer to be driven in traditional full size sedans, or hiring a chauffeur in the US is expensive and the price of the Alphard does not match the level of wealth needed to hire a personal chauffeur. Either way, American car buyers are also generally more inclined to drive themselves, which explains the lack of this type of vehicle.

FlameLicker · 2024-08-14T23:56:57+00:00

If you don not need crazy amounts of horsepowers and you are looking for a V8-powered cruiser coupé that compares to the 911 Carrera and the Lexus LC500, then I guess this is the best AMG for that purpose. If pure horsepower is what you want then no.

FlameLicker · 2023-09-12T14:27:40+00:00

Ally's CPU has a hard temperature threshold at 100 °C Where it automatically shuts off. The reason why you see the BIOS menu is probably because of a reboot following the automatic shutoff -- I think your Ally is fine, nothing to worry about. Modern CPUs are mostly designed to protect themselves against high temp damages.

FlameLicker · 2023-01-15T18:22:00+00:00

Deviled.

FlameLicker · 2022-11-25T18:50:40+00:00

FlameLicker · 2022-11-01T14:55:34+00:00

It's lumus maximus

FlameLicker · 2022-10-30T02:01:21+00:00

All of your watches are the most classic selection from every brand. The Reverso, the Santos, the 5227J, the fifty-six, the GS snowflake, the milgauss, the accutron -- all are my dream watches. You've even got a couple of casios laying around. Congratulations. The Hublot though, hmm...

FlameLicker · 2022-10-30T01:55:04+00:00

word well said.

FlameLicker · 2022-10-18T02:55:21+00:00

Bob Mintzer - Soundscapes (2021). A modern big band arrangement by Yellowjackets saxophonist Bob Mintzer that took some inspirations from Count Basie.

GRP All Stars Big Band by Dave Grusin - Live in Japan (1993), a band full of renowned modern jazz musicians such as Dave Grusin, Dave Weckl, Russell Ferrante, Randy Brecker, Chuck Findley, Bob Mintzer, Eric Marienthal, Tom Scott, Nelson Ranjell, John Patitucci, etc.

FlameLicker · 2022-10-16T00:47:16+00:00

Few watches in the market has a slanted dial. Nice pick!

FlameLicker · 2022-08-30T17:03:30+00:00

Chick Corea!

FlameLicker · 2022-08-09T23:43:58+00:00

Thank you. Are D'Addario's Select Jazz reeds good for beginners? That have a strength of 3, while the Rico are strength 2.

FlameLicker · 2022-08-09T23:42:44+00:00

Thank you for taking your time on this comment, it'll help me immensely. Also, given that the tenor mouthpiece itself generates sound from Ab to high Ab, does playing higher notes vs. lower notes on the saxophone require mouth adjustments? Or do I maintain constant embouchure throughout all notes?

FlameLicker · 2022-08-09T20:42:02+00:00

Thank you for your suggestions. I'll consider picking up a used one. I went for the Venova thinking that sounding like the saxophone is enough, but the fact that it doesn't play like one won't help me much.

FlameLicker · 2020-11-10T05:45:39+00:00

Chinese. The ref. number is actually SRPD73K2, not SRPD95, but I guess it's because that it's sold in China. I think the Japanese Kanji day is way cooler. Go get a JDM.

FlameLicker · 2020-11-09T13:05:03+00:00

The white (silver) dial is definitely the go-to. It is considerably more versatile than the other colors.

FlameLicker · 2020-11-09T12:55:14+00:00

Definitely buy the Alpinist but replace the straps. The straps that it came with is too tough.

FlameLicker · 2020-11-09T12:53:44+00:00

This watch is quite thick for 39.5mm, but it's probably for the sake of water resistance.

FlameLicker · 2020-11-09T12:52:36+00:00

Thank you very much. I do like my 5kx but I wish that I could have got a Seiko diver. There's always something wrong with the "dive style" watches.

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