Wives?

BoneZ · 09-12-2015, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by GZ3

My gf is in full support of my addiction. She mods her car too. Its a match made in heaven

Preach. This is key actually. Mutual support is everything. Actually, Stacey told me the other day I was neglecting my Karmann Ghia build. I guess the new Z is distracting me.

sx moneypit · 09-12-2015, 09:00 PM

Gentlemen,all i have to say is i kinda' miss my wife bitching (she passed away in 2013) about the money i spent on my S14 (hence my username)but she drove an 87 300ZX and didn't mind me spending money on it.We had our limits on what we would spend(cars or otherwise)before we would discuss it.

90 ST · 09-12-2015, 11:08 PM

My wife is ok with it for the most part. Although I did show up at home with a '15 GMC Thursday she wasn't overly happy about. LOL

Rusty · 09-13-2015, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by sx moneypit

Gentlemen,all i have to say is i kinda' miss my wife bitching (she passed away in 2013) about the money i spent on my S14 (hence my username)but she drove an 87 300ZX and didn't mind me spending money on it.We had our limits on what we would spend(cars or otherwise)before we would discuss it.

I know what you mean. I worn your shoes. My first wife passed away in 2011. Married for 30 yrs. We was each other's balancing act to speak of. Remarried 2 years ago to a wonder woman who supports me in everything I do. Says I need hobbies for retirement.

IDZRVIT · 09-13-2015, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 90 ST

My wife is ok with it for the most part. Although I did show up at home with a '15 GMC Thursday she wasn't overly happy about. LOL

Looking at your pic I thought - You can never have enough pickups!

90 ST · 09-13-2015, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

Looking at your pic I thought - You can never have enough pickups!

Yep! the old one has 2 buckets, the new one has a bench, and the silver one is a crew cab and 4x4...lol and my wife's DD.

NeverBoneStck · 09-13-2015, 10:54 AM

Separate bank accounts parts shipped to work.

Ztoon · 09-13-2015, 11:49 AM

How much is that intake? $50
Do you really need rims? Yep. How much do they cost? $50
Amuse kit? Yep. Is it expensive? about $50
Meisterschaft exhaust? That looks expensive. Nope, about 50 bucks
ohhh.... ok

sambar · 09-13-2015, 12:36 PM

A lot of great answers here. My old car used to go for "oil change" quite often and she wouldn't notice the mods at all

. When I did a suspension upgrade on the bimmer she noticed it and asked why the car feels so nice now. I told her it's the air pressure

. In fact it was a whole M Performance suspension kit

.
I even changed the steering wheel and she didn't notice

Yeah separate bank account and parts shipped to work / dealership / Indy shop directly helps.

But the flip side is.. When you're lying, you're putting more pressure on yourself to be financially responsible for the family.

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Davey · 09-13-2015, 12:45 PM

We both earn good money, and put a good chunk in a joint checking and savings, but we keep what's left - and it's ours to spend on whatever we want, whenever we want.

Therefore, it's my money, so I do what I want with it. I do occasionally ask her for advice, which she's pretty reluctant to give - because it's my money, and I should do what I want with it. Her usual answer is "If it will make you happy I think you should."

I'm sure if we just put 100% of our money in a joint account we'd take turns complaining about how pointless the other person's wants were, because I don't see a point in having more than 2 pairs of shoes and she doesn't see a point in having more than one car, but luckily we don't have to do that.

zmanelite · 09-13-2015, 01:43 PM

I don't understand this ?

Maybe you should ask for them Balls back

vtec to vvel · 09-13-2015, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

I earn$pend

when I want. Wife dont care.

LOL i'm calling BS on this one since you have to sneak outta the house just to even drive your Z:

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Originally Posted by kenchan

nono, happy wife = napping wife..

= kenchan tip toes into garage and zooms out in Z.

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Originally Posted by kenchan

only for kids to say 'bye dad!

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SHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH~~!!

vtec to vvel · 09-13-2015, 10:19 PM

my theory when it comes to life in general (i.e. wife/work/etc.):

ask for forgiveness, not permission.

rooftop · 09-13-2015, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

There are two kinds of men in the world -- those who are right and those who are married.

RonRizz · 09-14-2015, 03:48 AM

What are all you macho men gonna do if this forum goes all Ashley Madison???? Lol.

09-12-2015, 09:00 PM	#32 (permalink)
sx moneypit Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Memphis,Tn. Age: 67 Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 370Z PG 6 spd Rep Power: 2684370	Gentlemen,all i have to say is i kinda' miss my wife bitching (she passed away in 2013) about the money i spent on my S14 (hence my username)but she drove an 87 300ZX and didn't mind me spending money on it.We had our limits on what we would spend(cars or otherwise)before we would discuss it. GZ3, Memphis370Z and AntiVenom like this.

09-13-2015, 10:54 AM	#37 (permalink)
NeverBoneStck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Beaverton, Or Posts: 1,110 Drives: 2008 G37 S Rep Power: 17	Separate bank accounts parts shipped to work. __________________ Juiced! That is all you need to know !!

09-13-2015, 11:49 AM	#38 (permalink)
Ztoon Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: B.C. Posts: 578 Drives: '09 370a7 Rep Power: 24	How much is that intake? $50 Do you really need rims? Yep. How much do they cost? $50 Amuse kit? Yep. Is it expensive? about $50 Meisterschaft exhaust? That looks expensive. Nope, about 50 bucks ohhh.... ok Rahul718 likes this. __________________ Stillen G3\|CBE\|ground kit, F.I. H.F.C., C.F. fangs\|mirrors\|pillars, Hotchkis, SSR Type-F, RE-11, UpRev, BC BR coilovers 15% tint, LED black hdlts, color match handles, Dynamat, tail lt. tint, Mines C.F. frt. lip\|rear spoiler, Amuse rear,skirts, vented fenders, c.f. vented hood, gloss blk. roof

09-13-2015, 12:45 PM	#40 (permalink)
Davey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,766 Drives: '15 NISMO 6MT Rep Power: 117170	We both earn good money, and put a good chunk in a joint checking and savings, but we keep what's left - and it's ours to spend on whatever we want, whenever we want. Therefore, it's my money, so I do what I want with it. I do occasionally ask her for advice, which she's pretty reluctant to give - because it's my money, and I should do what I want with it. Her usual answer is "If it will make you happy I think you should." I'm sure if we just put 100% of our money in a joint account we'd take turns complaining about how pointless the other person's wants were, because I don't see a point in having more than 2 pairs of shoes and she doesn't see a point in having more than one car, but luckily we don't have to do that. onzedge and Ghostvette like this.

09-13-2015, 01:43 PM	#41 (permalink)
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09-13-2015, 12:36 PM	#39 (permalink)
sambar Base Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Sunnyvale Posts: 56 Drives: 370Z-2012-6MT Rep Power: 9	A lot of great answers here. My old car used to go for "oil change" quite often and she wouldn't notice the mods at all . When I did a suspension upgrade on the bimmer she noticed it and asked why the car feels so nice now. I told her it's the air pressure . In fact it was a whole M Performance suspension kit . I even changed the steering wheel and she didn't notice Yeah separate bank account and parts shipped to work / dealership / Indy shop directly helps. But the flip side is.. When you're lying, you're putting more pressure on yourself to be financially responsible for the family. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

09-13-2015, 10:19 PM	#43 (permalink)
vtec to vvel A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: 813 Posts: 3,903 Drives: 13 Z Rep Power: 499553	my theory when it comes to life in general (i.e. wife/work/etc.): ask for forgiveness, not permission. __________________ Don't like what I post? Too bad. I really don't give a sh!t

09-14-2015, 03:48 AM	#45 (permalink)
RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,132 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6774	What are all you macho men gonna do if this forum goes all Ashley Madison???? Lol. Spstone likes this. __________________ P99rs Head Unit--- Amps- 2 Pioneer Prs800d --- Zapco ST1000MX---Zapco ST-4XSQ---- SI BM mk5 Subs---SI TM65v2 Midbass--- SI M3 mids--- SI M25 xbl2 tweeters ----- 2016 MECA street class 3rd place at world finals