Need help with top things not to do in a car.
#46
02-12-2010 | 01:03 AM
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Woot -- You pretty much got most of them but I have a few to add.
1) No dirty clothes -What that means is no jogging and then climbing into the car. No sitting on a dirty seat , getting it onto the clothes , then into the car .
2) Windows -- open sparingly . In short --no window opening in a dusty area . If one must pay a toll and there's dust then open the window less.
3) Pets travel in OTHER cars . Preferrably rentals . In a proper carry on , with seats covered .
4) Smoking -- Not only is it forbidden IN the car but it is forbidden NEAR the car . That means if someone flicks ashes out the window of car in proximity where they could touch mine .. I will honk the the horn and look directly at him. I have no friends who smoke but once a neighbor came to greet me and was holding a cigarette behind his hand out of view . As soon as I smelled it , both widows went down and I excused myself.
5) Regulating passenger entrance --- Children are forbidden entirely . Young adults 18-22 -selectively. Elderly people with bladder issues are forbidden. Overweight people must not pose a risk of breaking the seat or creating unnecessary wear . I will use another car .
5) When getting into the car --it is NOT feet first !!!!! It is butt first , then the feet can kick together and shake the dust onto the outside ground .
6) The Trunk -- ONLY sealed or extremely well packaged food. Absolutely NO Soup via take out.
* Any passenger who disrespects the cleanliness boundaries are usually made aware on the spot --nothing is ignored . They risk the privalege of riding in the car again , and might even lose the friendship .
Interestingly --most of the people I know don't even have to be told . When they see the car they want to show respect for the time and expense that went into it. Many are not as picky with their own cars they just don't focus on such little details . I try to bring it to their attention in as polite a manner as possible because it is supposed to be fun . But It has to be fun for me too . Because it is my car and i am extremely respectful of their cars.
1) No dirty clothes -What that means is no jogging and then climbing into the car. No sitting on a dirty seat , getting it onto the clothes , then into the car .
2) Windows -- open sparingly . In short --no window opening in a dusty area . If one must pay a toll and there's dust then open the window less.
3) Pets travel in OTHER cars . Preferrably rentals . In a proper carry on , with seats covered .
4) Smoking -- Not only is it forbidden IN the car but it is forbidden NEAR the car . That means if someone flicks ashes out the window of car in proximity where they could touch mine .. I will honk the the horn and look directly at him. I have no friends who smoke but once a neighbor came to greet me and was holding a cigarette behind his hand out of view . As soon as I smelled it , both widows went down and I excused myself.
5) Regulating passenger entrance --- Children are forbidden entirely . Young adults 18-22 -selectively. Elderly people with bladder issues are forbidden. Overweight people must not pose a risk of breaking the seat or creating unnecessary wear . I will use another car .
5) When getting into the car --it is NOT feet first !!!!! It is butt first , then the feet can kick together and shake the dust onto the outside ground .
6) The Trunk -- ONLY sealed or extremely well packaged food. Absolutely NO Soup via take out.
* Any passenger who disrespects the cleanliness boundaries are usually made aware on the spot --nothing is ignored . They risk the privalege of riding in the car again , and might even lose the friendship .
Interestingly --most of the people I know don't even have to be told . When they see the car they want to show respect for the time and expense that went into it. Many are not as picky with their own cars they just don't focus on such little details . I try to bring it to their attention in as polite a manner as possible because it is supposed to be fun . But It has to be fun for me too . Because it is my car and i am extremely respectful of their cars.
If we ever go somewhere together, I will make sure to take my own car 
How's your neck feeling btw?
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02-12-2010 | 08:41 AM
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It is just a car. In 10 years time it will be just a tin bucket with bolts and nuts. Enjoy it 100% while it still runs.
#56
02-12-2010 | 09:10 AM
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Here's my list: some of it may be redundant
-no wife's perfume allowed. Only girlfriends, as perfume gets on the seat belts and is a dead giveaway to the wifes.
-ditto, the overweight friends. no offense to the overweight but good buddy of mine fell into my seat while trying to get into the passenger seat breaking the bracket at the same time.
-no leaning on the car to pass something over to the drivers side. Get up and go around and give it to me. referred to as buckles, purses and buttons on clothes.
-no eating or drinking allowed 'Period' no if's or buts!
-no plastic bags up front after shopping on a hot day. no a/c in trunk up front causing the plastic bag to stick to the underside of hood.
-no laughing and spitting at the same time. Say it, don't SPRAY it! kooties all over the dash in not a pretty site.
-no poontanging in front seat. it's not a bed, you can't take of the seats and throw it in the wash. Women like that as they think that they have marked your car
-no wife's perfume allowed. Only girlfriends, as perfume gets on the seat belts and is a dead giveaway to the wifes.
-ditto, the overweight friends. no offense to the overweight but good buddy of mine fell into my seat while trying to get into the passenger seat breaking the bracket at the same time.
-no leaning on the car to pass something over to the drivers side. Get up and go around and give it to me. referred to as buckles, purses and buttons on clothes.
-no eating or drinking allowed 'Period' no if's or buts!
-no plastic bags up front after shopping on a hot day. no a/c in trunk up front causing the plastic bag to stick to the underside of hood.
-no laughing and spitting at the same time. Say it, don't SPRAY it! kooties all over the dash in not a pretty site.
-no poontanging in front seat. it's not a bed, you can't take of the seats and throw it in the wash. Women like that as they think that they have marked your car
#58
02-12-2010 | 11:38 AM
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It is crazy what fetish you guys make out of your cars. What about taking it to the beach and drive back with a towel frown on seats with salt water dripping from your head and sand all around?
It is just a car. In 10 years time it will be just a tin bucket with bolts and nuts. Enjoy it 100% while it still runs.
It is just a car. In 10 years time it will be just a tin bucket with bolts and nuts. Enjoy it 100% while it still runs.
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02-12-2010 | 11:45 AM
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Okay some very good suggestions.
11. Nobody morbidly obese (overweight probably okay) gets in.
12. No pants/items that may scratch/snag/tear leather or interior bits.
13. No slamming the door.
14. Feet always on the mats in the footwell.
15. No sweaty clothes.
16. Pets...are you kidding me, no way. Thats why I have a minivan.
What better turn on than driving a Porsche. Thats despicable behaviour.
[quote=yrralis1;2723939]
4) Smoking -- Not only is it forbidden IN the car but it is forbidden NEAR the car . That means if someone flicks ashes out the window of car in proximity where they could touch mine .. I will honk the the horn and look directly at him. I have no friends who smoke but once a neighbor came to greet me and was holding a cigarette behind his hand out of view . As soon as I smelled it , both widows went down and I excused myself.
6) The Trunk -- ONLY sealed or extremely well packaged food....
Absolutely NO Soup via take out.
Utterly distasteful ....No pun intended.
and never succumb to the convenience of parking closer only to be wedged between two big suv's (or even MINI's) and only to park in the farthest reaches of the car park where danger is not at it's peak.
[quote=leed012;2724497]
-no laughing and spitting at the same time. Say it, don't SPRAY it! kooties all over the dash in not a pretty site.
Yikes.
To each his own. We all love our car too. May be a tad toooo much. Now if we can divert some of the time we spend taking care of our car to our personal health then we get to enjoy it that much more for years to come. So that means exercising, taking your meds, checking your colons, prostate, cholesterol leves, etc. Sorry, being in the health care industry I had to go for that sales pitch.
For all you OCD'ers...sign up. I'll get you all covered for your next refill of Prozac. Yrralis1 dont worry, I just spoke to the Eli Lilly drug rep and have both you and I covered for the higher dosing.
11. Nobody morbidly obese (overweight probably okay) gets in.
12. No pants/items that may scratch/snag/tear leather or interior bits.
13. No slamming the door.
14. Feet always on the mats in the footwell.
15. No sweaty clothes.
16. Pets...are you kidding me, no way. Thats why I have a minivan.
[quote=yrralis1;2723939]
4) Smoking -- Not only is it forbidden IN the car but it is forbidden NEAR the car . That means if someone flicks ashes out the window of car in proximity where they could touch mine .. I will honk the the horn and look directly at him. I have no friends who smoke but once a neighbor came to greet me and was holding a cigarette behind his hand out of view . As soon as I smelled it , both widows went down and I excused myself.
6) The Trunk -- ONLY sealed or extremely well packaged food....
Absolutely NO Soup via take out.
Notice I said girlfriend because we all know once they become your wife they won't do that anymore. and never succumb to the convenience of parking closer only to be wedged between two big suv's (or even MINI's) and only to park in the farthest reaches of the car park where danger is not at it's peak.
[quote=leed012;2724497]
-no laughing and spitting at the same time. Say it, don't SPRAY it! kooties all over the dash in not a pretty site.
Yikes.
Its fine to eat, drink, talk, play music, fart, etc. I prefer the door be closed using the glass instead of the paint, but I don't sweat it either way. I love my car. Its fun to drive. I enjoy using it. And I like to share it. And, it is just a car, as great as it is.
For all you OCD'ers...sign up. I'll get you all covered for your next refill of Prozac. Yrralis1 dont worry, I just spoke to the Eli Lilly drug rep and have both you and I covered for the higher dosing.
#60
02-12-2010 | 11:53 AM
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BUT - Only if wearing felt gloves holding an uber-clean cloth and wearing a soft, non-shedding space suit........