Define Obsession

Discussion in 'The Lounge' started by Adrynalyne, Jan 18, 2005.

  1. Adrynalyne

    Adrynalyne Guest

    I am waxing my car--at 9:30 at night under my porch light.
     
  2. G.T.

    G.T. R.I.P February 4, 2007. You will be missed.

    Waxing your car at 9:30 at night is dedication.

    Waxing your car every night at 9:30 would be obsession.

    You haven't gone over the line yet.

    Of course, posting to an internet forum while waxing your car might qualify as an obsession of another kind. :D
     
  3. scorcer

    scorcer ajMro keGe

    "Do not apply in direct sun light"
    "Do not allow to dry completely"

    "Daniel-san, Wax on!, Wax off!" :p
     
  4. ASUS

    ASUS MajorGeek

    Better than waxing by flashlight.
    The bright side of this is dont have too worry about the sun baking the wax on!

    Hey ya got a PC out there too?
     
  5. Adrynalyne

    Adrynalyne Guest

    LOL, I was posting between coats.

    scorcer, my wax says let it dry :D

    Meguiars
    Gold Class Clear Coat Car Wax

    Horribly sticky stuff.


    I just finished. Wiping on and off wax with a porch light and a little flashlight takes skill.

    Or stupidity.

    We'll find out in the morning :)
     
  6. Adrynalyne

    Adrynalyne Guest


    LOL, I was using both.

    :D :D
     
  7. SilverD

    SilverD Private E-2

    When you get up and your car has splotchy wax marks all over it, you will know not to do it again, haha. ;)
     
  8. fleppen

    fleppen Gumshoe

    [​IMG]

    defined :p
     
  9. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    That one looks in damm fine condition, dont see many in as good as that around these days, BTW would it be the 1.9l you'd go for as its a classic :)


    So wheres the pic of this newly waxed car Adryn?
     
  10. scorcer

    scorcer ajMro keGe

    "Now, Daniel-san, show me, Paint the Fence!" :p
     
  11. fleppen

    fleppen Gumshoe

    yeah, 1.9GTI 134bhp.
    only problem is the money :p
    the 1.9 is 10 kg's too heavy for my budget... but I nééd to have that car ;)

    pricetag:
    car: 850
    getting it approved: 25
    taxes: 224 (per year)
    insurance: 608 (per year) (cheapest, no insurance for people driving along with me, no insurance in case I need a lawyer etc...)

    total: € 1707,-
    or: us $ 2,235.14
     
  12. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    geezuz the insurance is heafty... but its classed a hot hatch still and is subjected to increased premiums + your age doesnt help either, I only saw a decrease in my premiums on the likes of 1.4/1.6ltr cars when I reached 25 :(

    but you must get that car as they are a hoot to drive.
     
  13. evilevets

    evilevets Sergeant Major

    Ah, yes... Cars are definetly a labor of love, and an obsession for some.

    I've been there...

    Changing brakes at 11:00 p.m.

    Changing U-Joints at 4:30 a.m. to make it to a car show in time thats 3 hours away.

    Replacing a starter in a Burger King parking lot.

    Changing oil in the pouring rain...when it's 12 degrees outside.



    It's a guy thing. My wife will never understand :p


    Steve
     
  14. fleppen

    fleppen Gumshoe

    hehe it is indeed a guy thing :D

    which is why i'm going to ask my dad to loan me the money for that car and not my mom ;):D
     
  15. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    hahahaha you have class Flepp :D
     
  16. fleppen

    fleppen Gumshoe

    hehe thanks :)

    I need a couple of excuses why I need that car...

    here's my current list:
    *gf lives one hour with train away, train == annoying + expensive
    * it's cool
    * it's cool
    * i want it
    * i'll quit smoking for it :p
     
  17. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    + I'll let you test drive it... you know you want too ;)
     
  18. fleppen

    fleppen Gumshoe

    bwahaha that's a friggin' good one :D


    oh another one:
    + less chance of me wrecking your laguna :p

    edit:
    I'll let him see this picture and whisper that it's got 134bhp :p
    [​IMG]
     
  19. Adrynalyne

    Adrynalyne Guest

    Er, let me see if I am awake enough tio take pics ;)
     
  20. fleppen

    fleppen Gumshoe

    hehe no escapes Adryn, we want pics :D:cool:
     
  21. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    OH YES

    [​IMG]

    ;)
     
  22. jarcher

    jarcher I can't handle a title

    I have actually done that
     
  23. Adrynalyne

    Adrynalyne Guest

  24. Adrynalyne

    Adrynalyne Guest

    Pic 2:

    I need to find something to clean between the lower side panel and the door. Suggestions?
     
  25. Kodo

    Kodo SNATCHSQUATCH

    the fact that you can wax your car at 9:30pm makes me sick.. it's like 5*F today.. lol.
     
  26. Adrynalyne

    Adrynalyne Guest

    Last Pic:
     
  27. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    scrubs up damm nice Adryn :)

    puts my dirty one to shame!
     
  28. Adrynalyne

    Adrynalyne Guest


    ROFL, it didn't start getting too cold for the wax until about 10:30pm ;)
     
  29. Kodo

    Kodo SNATCHSQUATCH

    Who here thinks Adryn should be exposed to our temps for 30 days and forced to drive in the blizzards with his Accord..

    ME ME ME ME ME!!! :p
     
  30. Adrynalyne

    Adrynalyne Guest

    OMG, no!

    I've heard stories of what snow and salt on the road does to cars ;)
     
  31. Kodo

    Kodo SNATCHSQUATCH

    why not experience it for real!!! MUAHHAAHAH!!!!
     
  32. Adrynalyne

    Adrynalyne Guest

    Sure.

    Can I borrow your car?

    :p
     
  33. jarcher

    jarcher I can't handle a title

    I second that, where's the snow in those pics? to much sun
    what, 65*F
    open the door and use a cloth?
     
  34. Adrynalyne

    Adrynalyne Guest

    Thats not on the inside of the car.

    Smart ass ;)

    Edit:

    At least the big parts.

    In front of the door and behind it.

    Told ya I wasn't totally awake.
     
  35. evilevets

    evilevets Sergeant Major

    Nice. I'm not much for imports, but looks sharp!

    Yeah, it's sad. I'm into Classics and am always on the lookout for 50's - 60's project cars. It's almost impossible to find anything that isn't a complete rust-bucket up here in the Northeast. Floorpans, trunks, battery tray...forget it. All rusted out with giant holes.

    They dump so much salt on my street at even the slightest dusting of snow, that our freshly paved street two years ago is now full of potholes!

    It's supposed to snow here for two days straight starting Saturday eve :mad:

    Your lucky!


    Steve
     
  36. Adrynalyne

    Adrynalyne Guest

    I keep hearing that ;)

    In regards to imports, its an NA only car :)

    Still classify as an import?
     
  37. Kodo

    Kodo SNATCHSQUATCH

    no, but I can tow yours if you want.. BWAHAHAH!!! :)
     
  38. Turcoloco

    Turcoloco MajorGeek

    I had to actually do the #1 on my Ford Mustang's alternator because the damn thing caught on fire in the middle of nowhere! :rolleyes:
     
  39. scorcer

    scorcer ajMro keGe

    71 Merc. Couger, replaced starter in a Salvation Army parking lot, they said move or we will tow it (nice guys), so I walked 3 miles to get a new starter, 2 weeks later, charging system fried, battery blew up in front of a tow yard! :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

    God, I LOVED that car, 351 Cleaveland,, YEOW!!
     
  40. Adrynalyne

    Adrynalyne Guest

    Murphys Law strikes again.

    I pulled my car out for the pics and my pine trees are currently shedding pollen--and sap.


    Which is now speckled all over my car.
     
  41. NeoNemesis

    NeoNemesis Moutharrhea

    I second that idea, its crazy up here. Driving is horrendous right now. And the salt makes things look like crap.
     
  42. jarcher

    jarcher I can't handle a title


    serves ya right. . . .
    having a garage and no snow. . .pft. . . .
     
  43. Adrynalyne

    Adrynalyne Guest

    *Cough*


    Carport :(
     
  44. scorcer

    scorcer ajMro keGe

    "sneeze"

    awning :)

    Oh, wait, this isn't the word game thread, my bad :p :p
     
  45. jarcher

    jarcher I can't handle a title


    see. . you don't even need walls :rolleyes:
    *head shakes* :rolleyes:
     

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