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> So the wife has decided she wants a pink 914
Mikey914
post Jun 27 2020, 09:44 PM
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Yes,
Pink. Bubblegum to be exact. So I can't see stripping down one of my cars to do this, but if she's in I know she will be much more understanding when I want to do upgrades. SO I'm thinking yes. I'm more of a stock kid of guy, maybe bigger engine and some tasteful performance and handing upgrades, but the pink thing will be it's own animal. I'll keep ya'll posted as this progresses (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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post Jun 28 2020, 09:56 AM
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Speaking as a person of the female persuasion... I don't understand some of the posts sometimes. I've read complaints such as "I can't get a kitchen pass" or “now I've gotta figure out how to hide the new parts from the other half" etc.

Somebody says "the wife has decided she wants a pink 914" and some of the responses are put a pink wrap on the car?!?!?! A significant other expressed a desire to be included (in a big way) in the 914 obsession and some of the responses are to not jump in with both feet and show them how happy it makes you that they're interested in coming over to your 'Dark Side'? When your significant other says they want to participate, you don't immediately start off implying you don't believe them or you think they'll change their mind later... "lets make it reversible, just in case" (a la wrapping the car instead of painting it).

They might not have an opinion at this point other than "I want one in pink" (maybe because they don't understand all of the choices they will be presented with, or maybe they truly don't care what engine is in it) but if you jump in and commit and continue to keep them involved in "THEIR car" by presenting them with choices for THEM to make throughout the process - you're going to end up with a significant other that feels involved and personally invested in what is now BOTH of your interest. They will also continue to feel involved when they’re able to talk about THEIR car at a 914 event beyond "well, I picked out the body color but that's all I did".

How about instead, that first response being something along the lines of "I've never thought about having a pink car ... but it sounds like it would be FUN. In fact, I heard that one year Playboy gave pink 914's to their Playboy bunnies, maybe you can name him or her "Bunny". Not only did you tell them they had a cool idea, but they already have a second decision to make (what to name the car).

Sure, they might not have opinions on lots of stuff, like how big an engine, adjustable shocks or not, or Bridgestone versus Yokahama. Sure, you could choose to be frustrated by their lack of opinions. Or... instead you choose those as your opportunities to make decisions about their car which results in - it couldn't have been created without the both of you.

Now... I’m not really a ‘pink’ person, but I happen to know for a fact you can get pink seat belts. Seats and steering wheel can be done in black with pink stitching (heck, pink with black stitching). Headrests can be inset with pink anything the heck they want. Do they want the windshield wiper arms painted body color or black? Do they like the look of vinyl on the Targa band or would they like it painted body color? Do they like the way American lenses look or do they prefer Euro? Do they want a pink air freshener hanging from the rear view mirror or not? Those decisions can be big or small... doesn't matter, they're making decisions about THEIR car.

I'm not trying to rag on any specific person at all!!!!!!!!!! I just read the thread and felt compelled to hop in (heh, heh, heh… she made a bunny joke) and give a significant other's point of view. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

P.S.: I've seen a few cars done in various shades of pink with a heavy pearl - they were absolutely beautiful. Show her how whichever pink she picks out would look in pearl too! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif)
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Mikey914   So the wife has decided she wants a pink 914   Jun 27 2020, 09:44 PM
thelogo   Yes, Pink. Bubblegum to be exact. So I can't ...   Jun 27 2020, 10:30 PM
Matty900   Maybe you can get :poke: @Kansas 914 to sell you...   Jun 27 2020, 11:09 PM
FlacaProductions   This would have been perfect.... https://www.thesa...   Jun 28 2020, 12:31 AM
mlindner   You could do a nice pink vinyl rap.   Jun 28 2020, 05:48 AM
mepstein   You could do a nice pink vinyl rap. :agree:   Jun 28 2020, 08:57 AM
Cairo94507   I would vinyl wrap the exterior pink. I would not...   Jun 28 2020, 06:20 AM
theer   Or, you can always mimic “die Sau” butcher cut...   Jun 28 2020, 07:02 AM
Mikey914   The Die Sau was ruled out, she wants a bubblegum p...   Jun 28 2020, 09:56 AM
Betty   Speaking as a person of the female persuasion... I...   Jun 28 2020, 09:56 AM
ConeDodger   Speaking as a person of the female persuasion... ...   Jun 28 2020, 12:54 PM
fixer34   [quote name='Betty' post='2828846' date='Jun 28 2...   Jun 28 2020, 03:04 PM
Bleyseng   Paint it Pink!!! Like 55 T bird pink   Jun 28 2020, 10:00 AM
Mikey914   I'm sorry if my "tone" may not have ...   Jun 28 2020, 10:07 AM
PanelBilly   Get her some bunny ears and a tail too.   Jun 28 2020, 10:07 AM
914werke   Speaking as a person of the female persuasion... ...   Jun 28 2020, 10:28 AM
rhodyguy   More importantly, who is responsible for oil chang...   Jun 28 2020, 11:17 AM
Montreal914   I think she will have a very cool car. :driving-g...   Jun 28 2020, 11:25 AM
VegasRacer   Pink. Bubblegum to be exact. . . . . SO I'm t...   Jun 28 2020, 11:31 AM
SirAndy   Taken from this thread: http://www.914world.com/bb...   Jun 28 2020, 11:40 AM
Rand   [url=http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...   Jun 28 2020, 11:48 AM
Maltese Falcon   Ms. Steadman's very cool pink POC racer...and ...   Jun 28 2020, 12:02 PM
Maltese Falcon   ...just avoid painting your Corvette pink in the P...   Jun 28 2020, 12:26 PM
76-914   Do it. I like her choice of interior. It will be a...   Jun 28 2020, 12:43 PM
Chris914n6   I'm still going to say wrap it because.... th...   Jun 28 2020, 01:22 PM
mepstein   [quote name='Chris914n6' date='Jun 28 ...   Jun 28 2020, 04:38 PM
horizontally-opposed   So what's cool here? Your wife wants a 914. Th...   Jun 28 2020, 04:59 PM
Cairo94507   You know what Betty...you are absolutely right. I...   Jun 28 2020, 05:46 PM
jim_hoyland   Mikes pink conversion. Got to ride with Mike to Te...   Jun 28 2020, 07:13 PM
Beeliner   Count your blessings that your wife is seriously i...   Jun 28 2020, 07:44 PM
EdwardBlume   How cool. You better hop to it! :beer1:   Jun 28 2020, 09:38 PM
Mikey914   Yes I think I may be able to get a shell reasonabl...   Jun 28 2020, 10:18 PM
ClayPerrine   Yes I think I may be able to get a shell reasonab...   Jun 29 2020, 10:50 AM
Andyrew   I agree on a wrap. Less time in the shop, (2 day...   Jun 29 2020, 11:00 AM
Optimusglen   you can make a nice looking pink 914. http://www....   Jun 29 2020, 11:27 AM
Mikey914   you can make a nice looking pink 914. http://www...   Jun 29 2020, 02:59 PM
fiacra   you can make a nice looking pink 914. http://www...   Jun 29 2020, 03:11 PM
eric9144   Count your blessings that your wife is seriously ...   Jun 29 2020, 11:49 AM
Chris H.   Black PORSCHE stripe would really set off the pain...   Jun 29 2020, 03:14 PM
JamesM   I think they only requirement should be sticking w...   Jun 29 2020, 03:48 PM
JamesM   Not enough 914s came with white interior!...   Jun 29 2020, 03:51 PM
ClayPerrine   Not enough 914s came with white interior!...   Jun 30 2020, 07:11 AM
Jamie   [quote name='JamesM' post='2829304' date='Jun 29 ...   Jun 30 2020, 08:46 AM
Mikey914   Yes I have an Alaska Blue with the white. It looks...   Jun 29 2020, 07:17 PM
SirAndy   ... I did get a nod to the Raspberry ... :trophy:   Jun 29 2020, 08:18 PM
horizontally-opposed   Hooray for Raspberry! It's a great, correc...   Jun 30 2020, 07:59 AM
Tbrown4x4   Speaking as someone from a mixed marriage (Car per...   Jun 30 2020, 09:02 AM
ClayPerrine   And the more flashy it is the better. Might keep ...   Jul 1 2020, 11:37 AM
Bleyseng   And the more flashy it is the better. Might keep...   Jul 2 2020, 07:02 AM
Mikey914   Looks like I have been able to procure a suitable ...   Jul 1 2020, 07:41 PM
Mikey914   Any idea of the color code / name other than L98?   Jul 2 2020, 08:39 AM
sixnotfour   Any idea of the color code / name other than L98?...   Jul 2 2020, 09:43 AM
Johny Blackstain   I can't imagine anything more Barbie/Minnie Mo...   Jul 2 2020, 09:37 AM
JmuRiz   Horray for raspberry, with white interior it'l...   Jul 2 2020, 07:04 PM


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