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Our neighbor has intentionally altered his car's engine and muffler to emit a loud rumble, more than much larger trucks. He likes turn it on early in the morning and warm it up (when it's about 50f out) for ten minutes, to "go exercise." We have talked with his mother and the sheriff about this, but he hides from us, and will not talk. It bothers my husband more than it does me, I'm a heavier sleeper in general, but waking up to a pissed off husband does bother me a lot.
The internet says we could try playing the rumble all night long from a noise machine, but in addition to not wanting to spend the money, that seems like it would be worse. I don't want to spend the money, then have it be worse.
We could just wake up at that time in general (usually the alarm is set to an hour later), but would continue to feel angry about having to make that change for someone we dislike, so wouldn't help that much.
Any suggestions? Would a cinderblock wall help?
This is infuriating on so many levels. Perhaps the most galling part is that the "leave the truck running" part of this with modern engine systems is potentially causing a small amount of damage to the truck.
This guy may be the worst person alive. Aggressively stupid and inconsiderate. I think putting an airpod on the truck and then knifing the tires at least once will be the only way to keep your husband sane.
If you choose to build a cinderblock wall, ensure you make it a rudimentary Acoustic Mirror.
Sometimes the good ol’ “flatten the tires” treatment does the trick. Or you could try putting a potato in his exhaust pipe. Or stand on top of the hood of the car and piss all over his windshield (I actually have a friend that did this once). Not that I would ever advocate anything like this, it is highly illegal. Unless you ‘want’ to go to jail.
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