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honeybucket99 · 07-12-2011, 07:08 PM

Dropped the car off at APF for "alternator" work today

What can I say, it is hard explaining to the wife that the car needs more invested, but seriously...John is going to forge and stroke the motor; replace the clutch; upgrade the fuel system; and, then let me blow up the axles to justify spending more on this wonderful moneypit of a hobby/habit. Ain't life grand?

GSUNCSU · 07-12-2011, 07:18 PM

Just let her know that the car is just the down payment on the mods/accessories...

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Originally Posted by honeybucket99

Dropped the car off at APF for "alternator" work today

What can I say, it is hard explaining to the wife that the car needs more invested, but seriously...John is going to forge and stroke the motor; replace the clutch; upgrade the fuel system; and, then let me blow up the axles to justify spending more on this wonderful moneypit of a hobby/habit. Ain't life grand?

SUX2BU · 07-12-2011, 07:20 PM

I just tell my wife everything costs $20.

"How much where your new black wheels?"
Oh those were $20 each.

mike25 · 07-12-2011, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by honeybucket99

Dropped the car off at APF for "alternator" work today

What can I say, it is hard explaining to the wife that the car needs more invested, but seriously...John is going to forge and stroke the motor; replace the clutch; upgrade the fuel system; and, then let me blow up the axles to justify spending more on this wonderful moneypit of a hobby/habit. Ain't life grand?

at least you dont have to share the couch

GEEo · 07-12-2011, 07:54 PM

honeybucket99 · 07-12-2011, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SUX2BU

I just tell my wife everything costs $20.

"How much where your new black wheels?"
Oh those were $20 each.

yeah, i'll try that one on the drivetrain...baby, i got a great deal...$20...like the question--have you had anything to drink? two beers occifer.

SC2150 · 07-12-2011, 08:38 PM

My wife calls mod money WDK money......wife dont know

My 5th · 07-13-2011, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SUX2BU

I just tell my wife everything costs $20.

"How much where your new black wheels?"
Oh those were $20 each.

I must be buying better stuff. I tell mine "that was about $40". She'd never believe the $20 line (like she really know her car parts).

honeybucket99 · 07-14-2011, 03:01 PM

John sent me a picture. Almost feels like the sinking feeling I get everytime one of the kids go zooming by the baby on their bikes

Really, I am excited to see this thing coming along

The Stig · 07-14-2011, 03:27 PM

She looks so sad with her motor on the ground like that :(

also, I usually tell the GF "got it on ebay, saved a bundle"

Sour DeeZ · 07-14-2011, 04:00 PM

Wow look at the size of that beast!!

Jessika · 07-14-2011, 04:07 PM

LOL. I always tell my husband 'I got it for free'

Mike@RMCR · 07-14-2011, 04:28 PM

My wife google's the parts. So there is no fooling her. But as long as its payed with cash, she doesn't care how much is spent. She is so amazing.

Jessika · 07-14-2011, 04:30 PM

I am pretty sure that Mike just knows that it is better not to know...I keep a stash fund for car stuff. He knows I spend the money but as long as it doesnt affect him he is good... in turn, I never complain about the massive mounts of Apple hardware we own.

07-12-2011, 07:08 PM	#1
honeybucket99 Drives: 2SS/RS CGM CAMARO BEAST Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: carrollton, ga Posts: 425	Most expensive alternator ever Dropped the car off at APF for "alternator" work today What can I say, it is hard explaining to the wife that the car needs more invested, but seriously...John is going to forge and stroke the motor; replace the clutch; upgrade the fuel system; and, then let me blow up the axles to justify spending more on this wonderful moneypit of a hobby/habit. Ain't life grand? __________________ 2010 CGM 2SS/RS; 418 stroker; JE Forged Pistons (offset wrist pin); Forged Crank; upgraded valvetrain; Custom Comp Cams Cam; Kenne Bell 2.8; ID 1000s; Aeromotive Fuel pump with return; ARH Long Tubes; Spec heavy duty clutch; 3" Magnaflow Cat Back; Nick Williams 102 mm Throttle Body; Tune fixed by Dave Steck; 815 HP and 14 mpg Upcoming-- Disintegrated drivetrain; Divorce if/when my wife catches on to my addiction

07-12-2011, 07:20 PM	#3
SUX2BU Quit being a pu$$y Drives: FAST Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sachse TX (DFW) Posts: 5,825 View My Garage	I just tell my wife everything costs $20. "How much where your new black wheels?" Oh those were $20 each. __________________ <----- Click HERE to see ALL of my mods/write ups

07-14-2011, 03:01 PM	#9
honeybucket99 Drives: 2SS/RS CGM CAMARO BEAST Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: carrollton, ga Posts: 425	John sent me a picture. Almost feels like the sinking feeling I get everytime one of the kids go zooming by the baby on their bikes Really, I am excited to see this thing coming along Attached Images __________________ 2010 CGM 2SS/RS; 418 stroker; JE Forged Pistons (offset wrist pin); Forged Crank; upgraded valvetrain; Custom Comp Cams Cam; Kenne Bell 2.8; ID 1000s; Aeromotive Fuel pump with return; ARH Long Tubes; Spec heavy duty clutch; 3" Magnaflow Cat Back; Nick Williams 102 mm Throttle Body; Tune fixed by Dave Steck; 815 HP and 14 mpg Upcoming-- Disintegrated drivetrain; Divorce if/when my wife catches on to my addiction

07-14-2011, 03:27 PM	#10
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	She looks so sad with her motor on the ground like that :( also, I usually tell the GF "got it on ebay, saved a bundle" __________________ Last edited by The Stig; 07-14-2011 at 04:22 PM.

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