06-16-2013, 04:14 PM | #1 |
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The Mod money blues......
So I'm going through an unusual period of being tapped out in the Mod money account.
Just curious how others fight the Mod money blues? I see all this neat stuff and I don't have any cash for a couple weeks....its driving me crazy...... |
06-16-2013, 04:28 PM | #2 |
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Just go to the bank and make a "withdrawal".
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06-16-2013, 05:43 PM | #3 |
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There are a few things you can do.
Loose change Monopoly! Find a big jar and keep it in your bedroom. Everyday when you come home from work or hanging out with friends drop whatever loose change you have into the jar. When the jar fills up bring it to the bank and cash it out. I always come away with $400+ when my jar is full. Sometimes it takes 8 months or even a year and a 1/2 but it is a smart thing to do. Let's see what can you buy for mods with $400? Well just to name a few... Pfadt lowering springs. http://www.pfadtracing.com/catalog/p...roducts_id/179 Engine Mounts. http://www.pfadtracing.com/catalog/p...roducts_id/178 Sway Bars. http://www.pfadtracing.com/catalog/p...roducts_id/176 Re-examine your expenses! How much does alcohol cost you every year? Or eating out? How about cigarettes? Sit down one night and do the math. I was spending $3-$4k every year on smokes. Quitting puts that money back into my pocket and I could go crazy with that cash on mods. Those are just examples but the point is to whittle away on expenses so you can free up your money. If you can make some smart choices and be patient you can better use the money you already made instead of struggling to generate more. Another way would be a second job over the summer wouldn't hurt or something on the side over the weekends if you don't mind losing that free time. That's how I deal with Mod Blues. I start looking for ways to make things happen. |
06-16-2013, 07:49 PM | #4 |
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I feel your pain. It seems everytime I get a little money to do something to the car something else happens and there goes my mula for any future mods. Example? Had some money set aside for a head cam package then had a dentist appointment and need some work done and the price is close to the money I saved for my cam/heads package. Damn I was so close.
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06-16-2013, 07:52 PM | #5 |
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I feel your pain as well. I feel pretty good with where my car is at, as far as exterior modifications go. Now it's time for the engine to get beefed up and that's where the real cost comes in. Need to save about $10,000 for a supercharger, cam, heads, cats and tune. That will take me about two years.
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06-16-2013, 07:52 PM | #6 |
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ya I usually have a bit set aside, but Ive been rather active on mods this month, nothing huge but bits add up, now the pot doesn't get refreshed till next payday and I'm not used to not having at least a couple $100 set aside....
I guess the good thing is the fact you had it set aside meant you had it for your teeth/mouth.....your health should come first, though I wonder about some of the car owners Ive known |
06-16-2013, 08:07 PM | #7 |
Oh man... I know the pain well. I am pretty much only allowed one mod a year. Last year was a cam, this year I am hoping to get my new wheels/tires and brakes powdercoated. Granted these are all somewhat expensive mods, which means I am saving up all year to get them. I try and just think about other things as long as possible. Sometimes I can't come on the forum because if makes the pain worse...
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Ya a lot of us are in the same situation. Hang in there and you will be able t buy something soon.
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