Confessions of a Car addict..... why are we so addicted to modifying cars?

[Dreeza]

I agree with mischa as well...

but also B - in my opinion, you really need to change your mindset...its sounds kinda gay, but the whole "i cant control it" is part of your problem. i personally believe your train of thoughts highly influences your actions...thinking negatively really hurts you more than you realize...also thinking about what you cant control will make it harder for you to control...no one can hear your thoughts, so why not say motivating things to yourself...no point of putting yourself down...

think about it this way...if i tell you not to think about something...you're definately gonna think about it...

if you think in terms of what you need to do, not what you shouldnt be doing, it will help to accomplish a lot more...dont think about how you shouldnt be modding, but think about how you should be studying...i know this is not easy AT ALL...but spending a little more time on thinking about the thoughts that are going through your head can greatly influence things

Just get yourself away from the comp...i just go to the refrence section of the grad library...everyone is so damn quiet there, and everyone studies...its a huge motivator...and there are no comps really.

i dunno, its just something to think about, because little changes like that can add up...

 

[azian6er's gf]

^ ^ ^
dreeza, well put.
i don't think i could have said it any better myself.

and mischa's right as well. do you really think all your friends hang around you because of the type of car you have? for that matter, do you really i've stayed with you for almost four years because of your car? i highly doubt it. you're a wonderful, giving person who should not need to feel special by the amount of compliments you get on your car (which i know makes you feel good because you've put so much effort into all your projects), but instead, you should feel more honored that we think so highly of you as a person.

for now, just follow dreeza's advice and focus on the positive...the negative is bound to go away.

 

[orangezoom]

I am selling mine because I just can not help myself, I always want to get something for the car, new turbo, new hood, new brakes, there is always something, it has gotten way out of hand for me.

 

[Kooldino]

We are all insecure in some way.

i apologize immensely for the length lol

(hah)I think B is trying to say he has a short peepee. (glare)


But seriously, what drives me to mod my car is that it's fun. And hey, having the most powerful MP3 out there is always fun too. (thumb)

 

[smp3000]

I've spent probably 12-4K on my car so far when all is said and done. Nto all on mods obviously, some on repairs. But I wouldn't change a thing. Driving my car is just too much fun, and modding it is even better. I learn something everyday about the mechanics and technology of what makes a car a real "car". Yes it's an obsession, but I've made a lot of friends with this obsessive hobby and have had a lot of fun...

You just have to know where to draw the line. I could essentially go charge a thumper kit, oliver rods, CP pistons, a new tranny, and have my car up over 500hp, but I know that would put me in creditor hell and probably r0xor all my relationships. Not worth it.

Just need to find a healthy medium

 

[noclue119]

I know how u feel.. Here is what i realized... After my accident this past friday, I realzied that cars come and go. What if you wrecked your MSP tomorrow??? what do u have left?? In your story, you had 2 cars in the course of 4 years. How many gf did you have in the pat 4 years. Cars on average are designed to last 10 year.. what about a person? I'm not saying you should drop the fourm completely, i'm just saying that you need to change your priority.

also you need to just be happy with what you have instead of always wanting something better.. A MSP is a MSP its not a SRT, wrx or supra... Learn to be happy with what you have and you'll be much happier in life

 

[azian6er]

yeah you are right.

-B

 

[Replica]

I got paid the other day, $396.

$197 was the car payment.

The rest and a little money I saved went toward a header. I have no money to eat for the next 2 weeks and I couldn't be happier about it.

 

[Wwing49]

AHH!!! i cant let this happen to me. but anyway to answer ur question sorta, go into philosophy, u got real deap at the end

 

[Wwing49]

Actually it was real bad for me last semester, I droped a 1/2 grade in all my classes. which isnt much but if ur getting low b, ur now at a c. I didnt even do any mods either! Im starting to get back into it now even more. At least i have 2 friends that are realy into it too, so between all of us, i can just listen to them research while i do hw or check out their new toy when they buy something cool. Its not always me buying and looking now.

 

[azian6er]

i urge everyone, unless it is their carreer path to stay as distant from this hobby as they can if they have control issues.

Here i am again on the damn net

it never ends.

-B

 

[low_psi]

haha, i'm reading a book and taking a break.... where do I end up? msprotege.com

i'm trying to convince myself to stop blowing money on the MSP and save it for a joint miata project my buddy and I want to take on this summer. if only money grew on trees...

 

[eting_pro5]

Brian, do you work while in school?

I know you've prolly heard it, but they say working in college 10-15 hrs a week keeps you more focused.

I personally don't work, but I like to consider Triathlon Club work. It may sound like a weak excuse, but there are so many days when I don't want to run, bike or splash around in a pool, but by forcing myself to show up every day I can feel like I've done something productive and get in the mentality of "what's next?"

And the best way to escape the the forums and all the other distractions is to leave your room/house and go somewhere else. I know it might not be as easy for you in the Hell Hole that is Ann Arbor, but here at State there are so many places you can just go outside under a tree and get your s*** done.

I really hope I've helped somewhat.

-Eric

 

[Dreeza]

Brian, do you work while in school?

I know you've prolly heard it, but they say working in college 10-15 hrs a week keeps you more focused.

I personally don't work, but I like to consider Triathlon Club work. It may sound like a weak excuse, but there are so many days when I don't want to run, bike or splash around in a pool, but by forcing myself to show up every day I can feel like I've done something productive and get in the mentality of "what's next?"

And the best way to escape the the forums and all the other distractions is to leave your room/house and go somewhere else. I know it might not be as easy for you in the Hell Hole that is Ann Arbor, but here at State there are so many places you can just go outside under a tree and get your s*** done.

I really hope I've helped somewhat.

-Eric

there are tons of places in AA to sit under a tree...

i did that today...unfortunatly i chose to sit next to some crazy white guy yelling stuff about jesus...but thats a whole diff story...

 

[Wwing49]

^^^ that does get annoying, but when i toured the campus at u of i, the quad seemed kick ass to go study, then again it was dead quiet cause people were at the football game. My sis told me it was packed during a normal day. You also have a very kick ass car. and those are some damn good times/#'s but you should also take pride in your grades. I sound like my ma now, but seriously, if u get an A in some class, and school some genious know it all, its just as good as kicking an evo smack talkers ass!

 

[mypfizzle]

everyone is allowed two habits or vices..
i used to have tons, my car, women, clothes, drugs, graffiti, this forum.. blah blah blah.. i had tons.. and i was totalyl blowing off things that were important to me.. my girl.. my family my work..
SO.. the car modding stopped, the female friends got put on the sidelines, i took a hiatus from this forum, for some reason i found i like thrift store shopping now.. LoL.. who knows.. drugs.. gave em up.. all and all im down to just paiting.. i paint alot now.. BUT i still have more money and more time for everything..

 

[PR5Matt]

I am seriously addicted. Check out this thread:

(Off Topic Two magazine shoots in one show!

Hey, its better than spending the money on drugs or booze...

 

[SpeedMcheen]

Bryan, I've got to tell you, this is one of the most thoughtful threads ever created, for many reasons.

You sound like you've got a smart outlook now. Good luck.

 

[smp3000]

After reading this thread I decided to sell my car....

honestly....

And then buy an Evo and start modifying that instead. lol It came to the point where I realized I was spending wayy too much money and time on this car to just hope and prey it gets into the 13's. Don't get me wrong I love my car to death. I was one of the first turboe'd protege's/MP3's. But it seems the time has come to take it up a knotch and start a new project.

 

[azian6er]

bump for future addicts