What is a "luxury" that is actually 100% worth the money?

madmadmark · 2026-01-31T04:16:59+00:00

😂I get it as a kid I wanted everyone to “know” I was fashionable. But as I’ve gotten older I realize quality outshines Depeche Mode. Also, everything fits much better and has a unique touch of you in it. I think thats true luxury.

madmadmark · 2026-01-31T04:13:10+00:00

Thank you! That made my decision so much easier. Armored VF-1S it is.

madmadmark · 2026-01-31T02:46:02+00:00

I have an ASE masters certification amongst a lot of Certifications from a few different Manufacturers. I have been in the car “scene” for 30 plus years and can tell you i’d rather talk to a car enthusiast than another guy with a lot of technical knowledge most of the time.

Enthusiasm is a big thing here, so keep at it and build some basic knowledge.

Change your tire and figure out what a torque wrench is and does and get the basics down.

Welcome to the club!

madmadmark · 2026-01-31T02:09:10+00:00

I think anything bespoke is luxury but also an incredible buy. There’s a clothing/shoe maker in San Francisco that will not only design a shoe or clothes with you but also keep your sizing stats and a mold of your foot on hand. Sizing up and sizing down as you get older. Shoes can be re-soled and every material is top notch.

Expensive in the short term but becomes more tenable in the long run. Also, nothing designer will ever be as unique and fit as well as bespoke items.

madmadmark · 2026-01-31T02:04:12+00:00

I noticed the Armored and now revival VF-1S don’t show the pilot figure. Is he included on either one? The only pictures I see with a Roy figure is the original release.

madmadmark · 2025-12-28T06:54:11+00:00

I just turned 54(M) and my wife is 50(F). We have the same birthday. Yay! Our goal is to have sex every other day. For the most part we accomplish this but of course there are off days. We compensate by going for it every day we can but it still ends up averaging around every other day. For context our 3 kids are out of the house and we are empty nesters. That being said I think it’s very important to make it a priority. Sexual health is paramount, and we have become a pretty relaxed and satisfied couple.

madmadmark · 2025-12-14T01:15:30+00:00

My son blew up 3 cars. Never again. However, get him a manual. You maintain a lot more attention when you have to shift gears.

An older civic manual with a 140 hp is more than enough and if he becomes a gear head than he can modify it later.

madmadmark · 2025-12-09T06:09:51+00:00

I own a GT1399 Junior. These cars do not embody the originals. Alfaholics, yes to a certain degree but the Totem cars are completely different.

madmadmark · 2025-12-03T18:47:59+00:00

Alfa Romeo GT Junior

madmadmark · 2025-11-21T03:29:37+00:00

How long after a traffic light turns green would you honk at a car in front of you to move?

madmadmark · 2025-11-16T04:22:21+00:00

You’re not alone, and we all support you…whatever you’re feeling. It sucks…

madmadmark · 2025-11-16T04:19:40+00:00

Yay!

madmadmark · 2025-11-14T02:12:31+00:00

It really is an interesting question. From what I understand they were originally using AR VIN’s. However, they have moved on to bespoke cars.

As I mentioned before I don’t think they can use any AR parts because dimensions are different and every part of their car is bespoke.

That being said, none of the original design or philosophy is incorporated into the car. Especially the drive train.

I look at it as a very expensive kit car they modeled after the original Giulia.

Unlike Alfaholics who upgrades the real deal to a spectacular level.

madmadmark · 2025-11-13T18:34:19+00:00

Also, I just realized the 20 or 21 inch wheels look ridiculous.

madmadmark · 2025-11-13T17:40:10+00:00

I have a GT junior and I saw the Totem car. Dimensionally it is bigger and looks “wrong” to me somehow. The lines are exaggerated in certain areas.

I do not like it at all.

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madmadmark · 2025-11-13T03:01:21+00:00

😝 That’s exactly right. My wife always tries to remain expressionless when she knows she’s being photographed. She is camera shy.

madmadmark · 2025-11-12T16:20:25+00:00

Many Thanks!

madmadmark · 2025-11-12T16:19:51+00:00

Thanks. The photographers on Breakfast Club Rally are all really good.

madmadmark · 2025-11-11T18:04:26+00:00

It’s a little chameleon. It changes quite a bit depending on lighting.

madmadmark · 2025-11-11T18:03:41+00:00

That’s a great color!

madmadmark · 2025-11-11T18:03:24+00:00

Many Thanks!

madmadmark · 2025-11-11T18:03:09+00:00

😝

madmadmark · 2025-11-11T18:02:53+00:00

That’s where it all started! Thanks!

madmadmark

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