My girl thinks I spend more time on the computer than with her, ever since i found LS1tech.com...I just tell her, Im just learning about my car and how to work on it...Shes even gotten to the point, where it was late, and she hit the power button on the computer, cause it was my only night off to spend with her...She also states that all i ever talk about is my cars...We go out when we're together, but when we get home, i check the forums...HELP ME!!! I hate being in the dog house...Anybody else relate?? What to do?
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And here i was thinking i was the only person with this problem. My girlfriend loves/hates my car. she also says i spend more time working on it and talking about it than i do with her. its hard to explain to them why we love these cars so much. what you have to (at least with me) is make sure you set aside some time to just be with them a night or 2. or at least if (like you said) have only one day off, half it up. if she wont go for that, (been there, got the pillow and blanket to prove it), then just spend the day with her unless you just cant get around working on your car. but on the otherhand, she loves my car when we pull up next to a rustang or somethin' and she gets to see what the results of those late nights. <img border="0" alt="[Burnout]" title="" src="graemlins/burnout.gif" /> its all about give n take.

 

How about !girlfriend mod? hehehe

 

I try and justify it by saying that the more I learn about my car and the more things that I can do myself - the more money i'm saving US! Just as an example - When I met my wife she would take her car in for simple things like brakes and oil changes and get hosed by rip-off artists. When she found out how much the parts actually cost and how much cheaper I could do the jobs for it made her realize that mabye there were good points to being a "Car Guy". Play up the positives.

 

She just doesnt understand it...And when we get together w/ friends, the wives/girlfriends gang up on us about our cars...And theres no stoppin them...When we go somewhere, the car has to be cleaned first, theres just no way around that...I HATE driving a dirty car!!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" />
She will however enjoy herself at carshows...but theres a time limit...its like:

wife: What time does it go till?
Translation: I dont want to be there all day.

Wife: Wanna sit down in the shade?
translation: I dont wanna look at this **** no more!!!

Wife: im tired, didnt get enough sleep last night
translation: Its freakin hot, lets go home...

Wife: Yeah babe, that would look nice..
Translation: What the hell is it?

Im sure you folks know what im talking about?? Any female differs, PLEASE feel free to post a reply....Im going nuts!!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by OfficerZ28:
<strong>My girl thinks I spend more time on the computer than with her, ever since i found LS1tech.com...I just tell her, Im just learning about my car and how to work on it...Shes even gotten to the point, where it was late, and she hit the power button on the computer, cause it was my only night off to spend with her...She also states that all i ever talk about is my cars...We go out when we're together, but when we get home, i check the forums...HELP ME!!! I hate being in the dog house...Anybody else relate?? What to do?
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OK, so yes I am blonde and just registered today, so I am just getting the hang of it

So now here is my reply..... Hey guys, I've got a news flash for you... there are those of us girls/ladies out there that LOVE cars... I am proud to say that took second in the stock class at the Pontiac Southern Nat'ls this past weekend. I was also the only female with the nerve to roast 'em in the burnout competition!

My husband was cheering loudest, yet more nervous than I was, especially as I advanced. It is MY '98 TA so I DRIVE IT!!! People kept asking him if that was a girl out there and he beemingly said "yup, that's my wife!" Anyway, he gets to drive when we take his '64 Stingray out!

I think either you men need to look a bit harder and find ladies that share your interests so you can do things together, or you need to let them learn and share your hobbies. Now, I know that guys need their own things but the more she knows, the more she will trust you.

Anyway, you don't have to make excuses, maybe your ladies were like me and got kicked out of the garage by older brothers that said cars weren't for girls. Perhaps if you share your enthusiasm, and love for your hobby by showing her a thing or two then she just may WANT to register on the board too.

You may end up fighting for computer time, or even better, you could sit close and do it together...which could lead to more of those other things <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> , which guys always like and usually don't ever turn down!

Just don't exclude her, racing is a rush, but I bet that this site can't do for you what she can! and if she can't ...... then dump her and find one that can! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

 

i try to teach her things, like changin the oil, showing her how to check the fluid levels, tire pressure, you know, lil things, so she can at least take care of the car...She says she'll get her hands dirty and change the oil, but i dont believe her...everytime i changed the oil, she made an excuse not to get under there...She is just not interested...but i love her to death <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Lone Star TA '98:
<strong>OK, so yes I am blonde and just registered today, so I am just getting the hang of it

So now here is my reply..... Hey guys, I've got a news flash for you... there are those of us girls/ladies out there that LOVE cars... I am proud to say that took second in the stock class at the Pontiac Southern Nat'ls this past weekend. I was also the only female with the nerve to roast 'em in the burnout competition!

My husband was cheering loudest, yet more nervous than I was, especially as I advanced. It is MY '98 TA so I DRIVE IT!!! People kept asking him if that was a girl out there and he beemingly said "yup, that's my wife!" Anyway, he gets to drive when we take his '64 Stingray out!

I think either you men need to look a bit harder and find ladies that share your interests so you can do things together, or you need to let them learn and share your hobbies. Now, I know that guys need their own things but the more she knows, the more she will trust you.

Anyway, you don't have to make excuses, maybe your ladies were like me and got kicked out of the garage by older brothers that said cars weren't for girls. Perhaps if you share your enthusiasm, and love for your hobby by showing her a thing or two then she just may WANT to register on the board too.

You may end up fighting for computer time, or even better, you could sit close and do it together...which could lead to more of those other things <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> , which guys always like and usually don't ever turn down!

Just don't exclude her, racing is a rush, but I bet that this site can't do for you what she can! and if she can't ...... then dump her and find one that can! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">If I could find one like you I might try the !wife mod... J/K <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

I have met women who are into cars and other male dominated hobbies. They definitely are a rare and awesome find.

OfficerZ, how attached are you to "girlfriend"? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

I've got 11 yrs marriage and 2 small ones... too late for the !wife mod...

Shane

 

I don't know your status with her, (i.e. girlfriend, wife, whatever) do you go racing and if you do, does she go with you? Do you go on long drives in the country together?

I know I am a rare breed - people have said they wish they could clone me <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> I like most "guy" stuff. Cars (lifesize and diecast), Football or any other sport (except golf) for that matter, and I am not afraid to break a nail or be seen in public without make-up. (although I will put on a bit of lipstick)

Most girls are not like me. They think that you men will think they are stupid or silly if they ask questions, even if they have a deep down hidden desire to ask or to participate they may not because they are afraid of rejection. Cars are and have been ever since they were created a "guy" thing. Girls watched and stayed pretty and were just an accent to a guys car.

Just let her know how much you care about her and don't spend too much time on the computer - that is what caused my first divorce!... I was there and he actually preferred spending time on the computer than spending time with me. I have a girlfriend right now with the same problem. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Sad]" src="gr_sad.gif" /> Her husband does nothing but play Mech games on-line. They never spend any time together. It is getting so that she is going out all of the time because he doesn't even know when she is home or not because of where his focus is -- the crazy computer.

One night just when she thinks you are neglecting her - flip the computer off and ravage her, that should help -- for a while at least. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

 

I will say 1st that I have found one of the rare ones. For those that have meet me have also meet Trace. She is great. When the Hot Rod was at Thunder for 11 weeks, she would ask almost daily if I had talked to Thunder about the Hot rod. She gets just as pumped as I do about racing the Hot Rod. She can tell you almost very thing that we have done to the Hot Rod and also can show you were it is. When I won saturday I think she broke the world record in the high jump. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

About the computer thing, time management is the key. I try to look at LS1 tech at work (when the kido's are doing there assignments), or when trace is doing house work or running errands. I do give some, I went to a dance recital saturday for 3 hours with her instead of racing the Hot Rod. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" /> (yes my butt did hurt about 1 1/2 hours into it)

In relationships it is give and take(more give than take for most). I have been in enough relationships know that you need a women that will enjoy racing almost as much as you do to be happy IMO anyway. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />

<small>[ June 05, 2002, 03:17 PM: Message edited by: Coach 02 Z28 ]</small>

 

My girl has tried to limit my time on this website. I spend multiple hours a day reading all the vast info.

Anyone ever try to race someone with the g/f or wife in the car? That's a BIG no no here! Anything over 3,000 rpms sets her off! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

I'm right with you boys...

 

Although this is external, your not bolted to your engine (yet <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> ). hahaha

Moving to the lounge...

Eric

 

Put an add in the news paper.

"Wanted Blonde Z28 owner/driver"
"Send picture of Z28"