Make a bargain with the devil...or worse? - Toyota Yaris Forums

CrankyOldMan · 08-26-2011, 08:21 PM

So my wife has noticed the amount of time I spend visiting this and other yaris/performance sites, and asked me what my intentions were. She said that in light of other large hobby purchases that I have made in the past that didn't reach fruition, she's "concerned" about what I would be spending it on.

Over dinner, I explained that ever since I went to the local ARA track as a kid I secretly wanted to be a race car driver. That became more of an interest about 10 years ago when I stopped by a local SCCA autoX event. I totally get that I don't have the money or talent to be an actual race car driver, but I like to drive aggressively (or as aggressively as I can in my roller skate) and would love to bump up the performance and handling.

So here's where the meat meets the potatoes. She offered me a bargain. Yes, a bargain from your wife is probably less secure than one from old Scratch himself

, but here's how it goes:

I can do whatever modifications I want, no questions asked, but she gets to pick out/design the paint scheme/graphics.

My first thought was that I would have to get a Hello Kitty exhaust kit to match the paint, but she swore it wouldn't be anything THAT bad.

So I put it to you, YW: am I being Fausted, or does this seem like a worthwhile bargain?

bronsin · 08-26-2011, 08:36 PM

Once you open the can of worms theres no putting back the lid.

Spidermandud · 08-26-2011, 08:47 PM

How's she gonna do all the designing in the kitchen?

08blackyari · 08-26-2011, 09:19 PM

It seems that she has successfully stalled your advancement. I say let her do her worst.

Black_griffin6 · 08-26-2011, 09:28 PM

I don't think you have anything to worry about. I'd say let her to it.

Really, I think she wants you to have fun doing what you'd like to do, but she has an interest in modding the car too...just in a different way.

mazilla · 08-26-2011, 09:33 PM

The funkier she paints it the faster you will have to drive...make sure she knows that. ;)

ilikerice · 08-27-2011, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black_griffin6

I don't think you have anything to worry about. I'd say let her to it.

Really, I think she wants you to have fun doing what you'd like to do, but she has an interest in modding the car too...just in a different way.

lol. i agree with griffin. Put it to you this way, if its gonna be a true race car, your going to get scuffs, dents, and scratches cosmetically.

Me and my woman have a similar bargain. I can do what ever i want, as long as the bills are paid by the end of the month, she also has to approve any purchase I make. I talked her into the suspension. After it was put on she HATES the ride quality, but I love it. But I told her its already on.. cant take it off now!

Flipper_1938 · 08-27-2011, 11:10 PM

How do you feel about giant pink penises plastered all over your car?

I wouldn't dare make a deal like that with my wife.

ezhacker1 · 08-27-2011, 11:32 PM

THE CAKE IS A LIE!!!!!

Black_griffin6 · 08-28-2011, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flipper_1938

How do you feel about giant pink penises plastered all over your car?

I would dare make a deal like that with my wife.

If your wife has the urge to paint giant pink penises all over your car, I think you've got more things to worry about then what graphics she wants on your car.

Lil Abner · 08-28-2011, 09:28 AM

I say do it! Come on, we already drive a YARIS!! What can possibly make that worse...

jpmck03 · 08-28-2011, 10:01 AM

Nah, I'm just kidding. I just wanted to say, "It's a trap!"

If your wife is anything like mine ("Hey, look at that Neon, it looks like a Trapper Keeper!"), then you shouldn't have any worries.

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08-26-2011, 08:21 PM	#1
CrankyOldMan 2ZR swap. DO IT! Ask how! View User's Garage Drives: 09 Meteoric Metallic HB Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: West Michigan Posts: 2,333	Make a bargain with the devil...or worse? So my wife has noticed the amount of time I spend visiting this and other yaris/performance sites, and asked me what my intentions were. She said that in light of other large hobby purchases that I have made in the past that didn't reach fruition, she's "concerned" about what I would be spending it on. Over dinner, I explained that ever since I went to the local ARA track as a kid I secretly wanted to be a race car driver. That became more of an interest about 10 years ago when I stopped by a local SCCA autoX event. I totally get that I don't have the money or talent to be an actual race car driver, but I like to drive aggressively (or as aggressively as I can in my roller skate) and would love to bump up the performance and handling. So here's where the meat meets the potatoes. She offered me a bargain. Yes, a bargain from your wife is probably less secure than one from old Scratch himself, but here's how it goes: I can do whatever modifications I want, no questions asked, but she gets to pick out/design the paint scheme/graphics. My first thought was that I would have to get a Hello Kitty exhaust kit to match the paint, but she swore it wouldn't be anything THAT bad. So I put it to you, YW: am I being Fausted, or does this seem like a worthwhile bargain?

08-26-2011, 08:47 PM	#3
Spidermandud Drives: Black '08 Yaris Hatch S Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Johnson City, Tennessee Posts: 320	How's she gonna do all the designing in the kitchen? __________________ -Will-

08-26-2011, 09:33 PM	#6
mazilla advocatus diaboli Drives: 07 Yaris hatch Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Jacinto California Posts: 1,126	The funkier she paints it the faster you will have to drive...make sure she knows that. ;) __________________ -Type 07 FFL- My odometer 03/11 http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...a/2843ed85.jpg

08-27-2011, 11:10 PM	#8
Flipper_1938 Drives: 2010 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 529	How do you feel about giant pink penises plastered all over your car? I wouldn't dare make a deal like that with my wife. Last edited by Flipper_1938; 08-28-2011 at 11:52 AM.

08-26-2011, 08:36 PM	#2
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,790	Once you open the can of worms theres no putting back the lid.

08-26-2011, 09:19 PM	#4
08blackyari slowpoke Drives: 08 blk LB manu. pwr opt & cld Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 41	It seems that she has successfully stalled your advancement. I say let her do her worst.

08-26-2011, 09:28 PM	#5
Black_griffin6 View User's Garage Drives: 09 Meteoric Metallic 3 door HB Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Atlanta Georgia Posts: 419	I don't think you have anything to worry about. I'd say let her to it. Really, I think she wants you to have fun doing what you'd like to do, but she has an interest in modding the car too...just in a different way.

08-27-2011, 11:32 PM	#9
ezhacker1 Drives: Decepticon - Ravage Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,462	THE CAKE IS A LIE!!!!! __________________ Check out my Build thread: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52274

08-28-2011, 09:28 AM	#11
Lil Abner Drives: 2009 3dr LB Manual Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dublin, Ohio Posts: 412	I say do it! Come on, we already drive a YARIS!! What can possibly make that worse...

08-28-2011, 10:01 AM	#12
jpmck03 View User's Garage Drives: 2018 Volkswagen GTI Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: PA Posts: 893	Nah, I'm just kidding. I just wanted to say, "It's a trap!" If your wife is anything like mine ("Hey, look at that Neon, it looks like a Trapper Keeper!"), then you shouldn't have any worries. __________________ my {(retired) ride} - {mi ssk: review, diy} - {mi lw cp: review, diy} - {foglight install} - {painted emblem: experiment, diy}

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