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Old 05-22-12, 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeyK02
since we're getting all serious. I have my fiancee who is not a modification fan

One thing you'll come to find out is there's no logical way to make her understand. Promise you that

Your best shot is to let her know it's a hobby that you enjoy, and pray that she doesnt hit you with the "buying shoes/purses is her hobby"

doesnt work out
Well good thing she doesn't like to shop.
Old 05-22-12, 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Initial G
If your significant other knows a lot about cars, why would she think i.e. putting on a set of aftermarket sway bars not improve overall handling performance of the car? Sure it might seem like a waste of money to her, and some mods are just for looks, but there is a performance upgrade with aftermarket sway bars. She should know what what you're doing will hopefully 1. improve performance of the car 2. improve the "overall look" of the car 3. its a lifestyle aka hobby. Does the significant other have a modded car?
The only mod she has is 350Z lowering springs on her g35 sedan.
Old 05-22-12, 06:40 PM
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I guess I'm the lucky one here...
I dont have a wife but I do have a gf and she's really understanding.
Best thing is that her father owns a shop and a wheelhouse so its good for business! She's into cars as well and she's hoping to get a 370z soon.
Old 05-22-12, 06:55 PM
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it was my gf who told me to get air~ her reasoning, if i have to drive your car do you want me driving it so low?... so when i went and took out 4k and told her it was just for the down, she was all 'JUST THE DOWN???' so i was like yea baby cant have you playing with switches so i need the E-level
Old 05-22-12, 07:50 PM
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same here but i tell my gf this is my hobby as she like shopping.
Old 05-22-12, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeyK02
since we're getting all serious. I have my fiancee who is not a modification fan

One thing you'll come to find out is there's no logical way to make her understand. Promise you that

Your best shot is to let her know it's a hobby that you enjoy, and pray that she doesnt hit you with the "buying shoes/purses is her hobby"

doesnt work out
lmao!! this was exactly what happened to me, she hit me back with those shopping spree madness and if i try to say no! guess what? drama is on the way hahahha
Old 05-22-12, 08:25 PM
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Like initial g said it a lifestyle or hobby it's what u like to do ur not harming anyone by it. Remember a relationship is a compromise and she should understand that
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Tell her it's better than spending it on alcohol and strippers!
Old 05-22-12, 09:59 PM
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just dont take it to far
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Just don't ask. She'll forgive you. Just factor the price of a nice dinner and flowers into every mod and you'll be laughing. Probably.
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My wife and I have separate personal checking accounts on top of our joint accounts. We call them "Mad Money" accounts because the other person can't get mad when we buy something from those accounts. Ie. shoes for her and car stuff for me
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some with my fiancee ...do the mods and things just start to flow before you know it she wants to drive the car all the time
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lord... yall some whiney male's. put on your big boy pants.

"Its better to ask for forgiveness then it is to ask for permission" ~ Rikg35
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Originally Posted by Yosbd117
My wife and I have separate personal checking accounts on top of our joint accounts. We call them "Mad Money" accounts because the other person can't get mad when we buy something from those accounts. Ie. shoes for her and car stuff for me
we do this too, it's the best setup out there. Money fights are a non issue! am I right?

Originally Posted by Rikg35
lord... yall some whiney male's. put on your big boy pants.

"Its better to ask for forgiveness then it is to ask for permission" ~ Rikg35
thats how I live my life too
Old 05-23-12, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 06isDriver
we do this too, it's the best setup out there. Money fights are a non issue! am I right?



thats how I live my life too
Yep, no money fights at all. If I want something, I just use my "Mad Money" account and she can't say anything about it. The only time she has complained is when it affects her too. For instance, I wanted to by a quad and she was complaining about it taking up too much space in the garage.


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