What lies have you told your wife, to buy mods?

Why lie to her? Just tell her the truth.

She thought it was crazy to buy $300 worth of drilled rotors and Mintex pads, until I asked the stealership what the brakes would cost; $800.

That was all the green light I needed, no deception required. Most good aftermarket parts are cheaper than OEM anyhow, and I tell her that.

When I got rims, I told her I would sell the old ones and recoup most of the loss.

When it was all said and done, the rims only cost me $100, but had a new set of tires on them. She thought a new set of tires for $100 was a great deal.

As for springs, etc. I just tell her what I want and if we have some extra $$$, it's OK.

No need to lie to get get goodies.

I don't answer to my wife about the car at all, She is so incredible, as I am obsessing about it, then brings me drinks, food....etc.


She even takes notice of nice cars now, and spots mods...


I do what I do, that's it...I guess I found another reason I married the right girl

OR?!?!.........she's just going to kill me while I sleep one night, with a stock shock :nervous:



TJ

I discovered one broken clip on my OEM grill and told my wife that I better buy a Kamei replacement before it falls off. She just laughed and said to buy it if I wanted, but she thought the old grill looked better.

My wife has never given me a problem with mods I've done. In fact she has encouraged me along a few times when I've been reluctant to spend the money. I think she feels like I need the hobby to stay sane - ain't it the truth! Besides, we have been car-payment-free for the last 10 years! It is amazing how much extra dough you can find to play with when you aren't paying $800/month to a bank (2 cars).

One question - Why does this thread suggest that guys lie to their wives and not the other way around? I'd be curious to know about the lies any of the women members have told to get mods past their hubbies as well.