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C'DALERIDER · 12-01-2008, 08:05 PM

Wondering how other people may justify modifying an otherwise perfectly good car to spouse, parents...etc. What arguments have you used? Formerly, I would mention... there are many worse things I could be doing than playing and spending money on than my car (beer, drugs, sex...etc), and It is probably the most common hobby in America. So I am not alone.

Lately, I just ignore the woman

Eclipse GSX 61 · 12-01-2008, 08:13 PM

I throw the drugs one around to my parents. They think its a waste of life and I say if it keeps me happy why do you care?

Instigator1225 · 12-01-2008, 08:14 PM

i simply say its what i choose to spend my money on.... and if they argue.. i say knowing that i can do rolling burnout down the freeway at well above legale speeds puts the biggest smile on my face ever....

they tend to drop it after that statement.

my gf jsut hates the fact she knows for the rest of her life... she WILL be in second place.

92sileighty · 12-01-2008, 08:15 PM

"exhaust" improves gas mileage so you spend less money on the car, which means more money for the spouse (always works). "suspension" improves stability which will keep you and your spouse/parents safer in the vehicle. bigger tires will "grip" the road for increased stability once again to keep everyone safe. lol just be vague and stress the "improvements." i like to say, "with all the crazy people out on the roads today, wouldn't you want me in a safe, reliable, (perfectly tuned) car to keep me from being hurt" lol gotta get them with the guilt and you're golden

c0nfl1kt · 12-01-2008, 08:15 PM

I just stay single. Best argument evar.

russiankid · 12-01-2008, 08:16 PM

If its my money I usually tell my parents...because I want it on my car.

ndubz · 12-01-2008, 08:20 PM

My parents are always saying, "why on earth would u need to make ur car faster than it already is?" and they always tell me to "get real", but i figure that this is the best time to spend the $$$ on my car, because im still under their roof while im in school. It would be much harder if i waited till i had my own bills to pay, along with providing the neccesities. So my aim is to do most of my work soon while im still in school living at home.

Besides that, I just tell them they dont understand.

Chris215 · 12-01-2008, 08:30 PM

I put it in terms of a benefit to the car and my safety as it helps this and that.. "technically" it does lol.

russiankid · 12-01-2008, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris215

I put it in terms of a benefit to the car and my safety as it helps this and that.. "technically" it does lol.

This turbo will help me go through intersections faster if I am in danger, and these oversized brakes will help me stop.

92sileighty · 12-01-2008, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by russiankid

This turbo will help me go through intersections faster if I am in danger, and these oversized brakes will help me stop.

lol and then this huge intercooler will make the engine run more efficiently under the pressure of the turbo so that i will be safe as i go through this intersection

Scapegoat · 12-01-2008, 08:40 PM

**** justifying it... its my money, i earn it... i'll spend it in whatever way makes me happy

Paul · 12-01-2008, 08:40 PM

my mom asked me why my exhaust was so loud, and i said " its a safety issue"

TGilb2007 · 12-01-2008, 08:41 PM

Friend of mine tried to argue with his parents that n2o would improve gas milage? And that a body kit improved aerodynamics? Yes, this was also back around 2002-2003, when F&F was getting popular.

Me personally, my mom hated the fact. My dad tried to argue, and my counter to that was, "you did the same thing that I am doing at my age, Grandmom told me so."

He shut up quick.

JB'sLGT · 12-01-2008, 09:48 PM

If I'm ahead of the other cars, they won't be able to run me off the track.

DPancoast · 12-01-2008, 10:31 PM

I justified rims/tires by saying my footprint was wider and it gave me better traction and handling in the rain.

HIDs help me see better....

thats it really.

crexxy90 · 12-01-2008, 11:09 PM

its my hobby, some people go fishing some people climb mountains, i make my car go faster!

blewby u · 12-01-2008, 11:11 PM

yea, as long as it's money there is no need for justification.

3rdGenMr2Girl · 12-01-2008, 11:28 PM

my parents think i've completely lost my mind and that it's a complete waste of time and money. they think that i should spend my money on "important things" or things other normal girls spend money on haha.

EvoColin · 12-01-2008, 11:37 PM

Safer for merging on highways

jjm4life · 12-02-2008, 01:31 AM

nobody outside of "car guy" culture will ever fully understand why we do what we do. its to the point where i just dont talk about cars to others.

12-01-2008, 08:05 PM	#1
C'DALERIDER Tri-State Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: PHOENIXVILLE Member #1064 My Ride: '04WRX,'06STI;WRBX2,850awhp iTrader: (0)	Justifying modding Wondering how other people may justify modifying an otherwise perfectly good car to spouse, parents...etc. What arguments have you used? Formerly, I would mention... there are many worse things I could be doing than playing and spending money on than my car (beer, drugs, sex...etc), and It is probably the most common hobby in America. So I am not alone. Lately, I just ignore the woman __________________ The wheel in front of me twitches and pulses with enormous energy as it tries desperately to pull away from my gasping breaths. My legs ache, the pain beginning deep, unbelievably deep, slowly creeping up through the layers of my consciousness, finally reaching the threshold where my struggle to ignore it is overcome and it comes gushing out in great spasms.

12-01-2008, 08:13 PM	#2
Eclipse GSX 61 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Perkasie, PA Member #7996 My Ride: 14' Mercedes C300 iTrader: (2)	I throw the drugs one around to my parents. They think its a waste of life and I say if it keeps me happy why do you care? __________________ 97 GSX (sold) 05 SRT 4 ACR (sold) 02 RSX

12-01-2008, 08:16 PM	#6
russiankid Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lincoln University PA Member #7769 My Ride: 2012 Scion tC iTrader: (0)	If its my money I usually tell my parents...because I want it on my car. __________________ 2012' Scion tC 6-speed M/T.

12-01-2008, 08:41 PM	#13
TGilb2007 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newark, DE/Providence, RI Member #3189 My Ride: 2006 Chevy Cobalt iTrader: (0)	Friend of mine tried to argue with his parents that n2o would improve gas milage? And that a body kit improved aerodynamics? Yes, this was also back around 2002-2003, when F&F was getting popular. Me personally, my mom hated the fact. My dad tried to argue, and my counter to that was, "you did the same thing that I am doing at my age, Grandmom told me so." He shut up quick. __________________ 06 Cobalt LT (Daily) / 99 W Cabrio (Project)

12-01-2008, 09:48 PM	#14
JB'sLGT Tri-State Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Haddon Twp. Member #10156 My Ride: 05 Legacy GT, 97 M3 iTrader: (0)	If I'm ahead of the other cars, they won't be able to run me off the track. __________________ 05 Subaru Legacy GT: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-01-2008, 08:14 PM	#3
Instigator1225 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: C-Town Member #6848 My Ride: hate mobile. iTrader: (0)	i simply say its what i choose to spend my money on.... and if they argue.. i say knowing that i can do rolling burnout down the freeway at well above legale speeds puts the biggest smile on my face ever.... they tend to drop it after that statement. my gf jsut hates the fact she knows for the rest of her life... she WILL be in second place.

12-01-2008, 08:15 PM	#4
92sileighty Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Springfield Member #6020 My Ride: 05 S2000 iTrader: (1)	"exhaust" improves gas mileage so you spend less money on the car, which means more money for the spouse (always works). "suspension" improves stability which will keep you and your spouse/parents safer in the vehicle. bigger tires will "grip" the road for increased stability once again to keep everyone safe. lol just be vague and stress the "improvements." i like to say, "with all the crazy people out on the roads today, wouldn't you want me in a safe, reliable, (perfectly tuned) car to keep me from being hurt" lol gotta get them with the guilt and you're golden

12-01-2008, 08:20 PM	#7
ndubz Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: tristate area Member #6107 iTrader: (1)	My parents are always saying, "why on earth would u need to make ur car faster than it already is?" and they always tell me to "get real", but i figure that this is the best time to spend the $$$ on my car, because im still under their roof while im in school. It would be much harder if i waited till i had my own bills to pay, along with providing the neccesities. So my aim is to do most of my work soon while im still in school living at home. Besides that, I just tell them they dont understand.

12-01-2008, 08:30 PM	#8
Chris215 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Philly Member #5115 My Ride: 08 WRX iTrader: (0)	I put it in terms of a benefit to the car and my safety as it helps this and that.. "technically" it does lol.

12-01-2008, 08:40 PM	#11
Scapegoat TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: stop looking at my gold Member #1208 iTrader: (1)	**** justifying it... its my money, i earn it... i'll spend it in whatever way makes me happy

12-01-2008, 11:11 PM	#17
blewby u Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Waterfront Square, Philadelphia Member #9461 My Ride: 2012 Audi S5, 2007 Lotus Exige 240S iTrader: (0)	yea, as long as it's money there is no need for justification. __________________ current: 2012 Audi S5, 2007 Lotus Exige 240S

12-01-2008, 11:37 PM	#19
EvoColin Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Location: So. Jersey Member #7817 My Ride: 03 Evolution VIII iTrader: (0)	Safer for merging on highways

12-02-2008, 01:31 AM	#20
jjm4life Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: boston Member #4443 My Ride: jew canoe iTrader: (0)	nobody outside of "car guy" culture will ever fully understand why we do what we do. its to the point where i just dont talk about cars to others. __________________ current: triumph, abarth gone:RS4 evo lotus(s) noble and a bunch of jeeps

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