New member, thought you might get a kick outa this...

CassiesMan · 11-30-2006, 01:55 PM

Hey everyone, new member here, signed up mostly for this sub forum, as I plan on purchasing a 335i in the near future. I've had two test drives, one at a dealership and one with a friend's uncle's 335i, and it was the second one that pretty much made up my mind for me.

I was talking to my girlfriend last night about the 335, and the Vishnu XEDE. talking to my girl about cars is like talking to tree about the theory of relativity, so I was trying to simplify it a bit for her. I was having trouble trying to explain the XEDE, because it isn't a reflash, it isn't a chip, its, well, XEDE. So I came up with one of the better comparisons I've been able to come up with.

I go, "Hun, you still have a Super Nintendo, right?"

"Yes."

"Well, you know the Game Geenie?"

"Yeah, the thing you plug in for cheat codes."

"Yep. Well, thats what the XEDE is. Its the Game Geenie for the 335i."

sstarch1 · 11-30-2006, 02:18 PM

I like it.

canucklion · 11-30-2006, 02:24 PM

hey, if she's pretty, dumb+pretty= best

I like your analogy

Quote:

Originally Posted by CassiesMan

Hey everyone, new member here, signed up mostly for this sub forum, as I plan on purchasing a 335i in the near future. I've had two test drives, one at a dealership and one with a friend's uncle's 335i, and it was the second one that pretty much made up my mind for me.

I was talking to my girlfriend last night about the 335, and the Vishnu XEDE. talking to my girl about cars is like talking to tree about the theory of relativity, so I was trying to simplify it a bit for her. I was having trouble trying to explain the XEDE, because it isn't a reflash, it isn't a chip, its, well, XEDE. So I came up with one of the better comparisons I've been able to come up with.

I go, "Hun, you still have a Super Nintendo, right?"

"Yes."

"Well, you know the Game Geenie?"

"Yeah, the thing you plug in for cheat codes."

"Yep. Well, thats what the XEDE is. Its the Game Geenie for the 335i."

Jason · 11-30-2006, 02:30 PM

Funny (and good) analogy

Welcome!

RiXst3r · 11-30-2006, 02:31 PM

My wife will not know about the XEDE...

sstarch1 · 11-30-2006, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by RiXst3r

My wife will not know about the XEDE...

We should start a poll:

Who is more likely to find that you have modified you BMW with a XEDE?
a) Wife
b) Dealer

bronco · 11-30-2006, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by sstarch1

We should start a poll:

Who is more likely to find that you have modified you BMW with a XEDE?
a) Wife
b) Dealer

ANSWER: My Wife!!! She wont voind my waranty...

sstarch1 · 11-30-2006, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bronco

ANSWER: My Wife!!! She wont voind my waranty...

After the amount of money you spend on your car and not her, she might void something else.

Weedo · 11-30-2006, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sstarch1

We should start a poll:

Who is more likely to find that you have modified you BMW with a XEDE?
a) Wife
b) Dealer

a) Wife - I've never had a hi performance vehicle that has been stock and she knows it!

KL2DC · 11-30-2006, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sstarch1

After the amount of money you spend on your car and not her, she might void something else.

how true....

vanillarice19 · 11-30-2006, 05:03 PM

I told my wife that this chip will save us money on gas since it makes the car run more efficient. I also mentioned that I can always sell the XEDE when the lease on the car is up.

It works!!!!

Of course I might of left out that the rear tires will last half as long.....

williamf · 11-30-2006, 07:04 PM

This works perfectly with all wives/girlfriends. Tell them what you want to do to your car. Then tell them that it is only fair for them to get something nice for themselves. Of course this makes your upgrades cost twice as much, but if you do it right, you get a double benifit.

When I put an SC on my G35, my wife decided to get a breast enhancement. It hit the old bank account hard, but man was it worth it!! Could I ask for a better deal???

Now for my new XEDE, I did not get such a good deal. She is getting a new kitchen table. Too bad the XEDE does not cost more!! Oh well, at least my wife will be happy.

Dustin Bramell · 11-30-2006, 09:19 PM

Cassiesman,

If you think you have it rough, imagine now that your life revolves around developing products for cars. Then imagine that you try to relate this technobabble to your girlfriend or family. Not only do they not care, or understand, they just downright don't want to hear it.

Welcome to my world.

CassiesMan · 11-30-2006, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Dustin@Vishnu

Cassiesman,

If you think you have it rough, imagine now that your life revolves around developing products for cars. Then imagine that you try to relate this technobabble to your girlfriend or family. Not only do they not care, or understand, they just downright don't want to hear it.

Welcome to my world.

Ouch...thats pretty much me any time I talk to anyone about cars, really though, so I quasi feel your pain. My girl's best friend's fiance races, so i can talk cars with him. Everyone else just smiles and nods. Sometimes they actively walk away

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CassiesMan New Member 1 Rep 15 Posts Drives: E46 325i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas/Missouri iTrader: (0)	New member, thought you might get a kick outa this... Hey everyone, new member here, signed up mostly for this sub forum, as I plan on purchasing a 335i in the near future. I've had two test drives, one at a dealership and one with a friend's uncle's 335i, and it was the second one that pretty much made up my mind for me. I was talking to my girlfriend last night about the 335, and the Vishnu XEDE. talking to my girl about cars is like talking to tree about the theory of relativity, so I was trying to simplify it a bit for her. I was having trouble trying to explain the XEDE, because it isn't a reflash, it isn't a chip, its, well, XEDE. So I came up with one of the better comparisons I've been able to come up with. I go, "Hun, you still have a Super Nintendo, right?" "Yes." "Well, you know the Game Geenie?" "Yeah, the thing you plug in for cheat codes." "Yep. Well, thats what the XEDE is. Its the Game Geenie for the 335i." __________________ E46 Orient Metallic Blue 325i Mods: -Carbonio Carbon Fiber Cold Air Intake -Sirius Sportster Radio
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vanillarice19 Private 8 Rep 67 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	I told my wife that this chip will save us money on gas since it makes the car run more efficient. I also mentioned that I can always sell the XEDE when the lease on the car is up. It works!!!! Of course I might of left out that the rear tires will last half as long.....
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williamf Audi Convert 9 Rep 362 Posts Drives: Past: 335i Now: TTRS stage 2+ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	How to get all the mods you want This works perfectly with all wives/girlfriends. Tell them what you want to do to your car. Then tell them that it is only fair for them to get something nice for themselves. Of course this makes your upgrades cost twice as much, but if you do it right, you get a double benifit. When I put an SC on my G35, my wife decided to get a breast enhancement. It hit the old bank account hard, but man was it worth it!! Could I ask for a better deal??? Now for my new XEDE, I did not get such a good deal. She is getting a new kitchen table. Too bad the XEDE does not cost more!! Oh well, at least my wife will be happy.
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Dustin Bramell Lieutenant 44 Rep 428 Posts Drives: e90 335i, 125cc Trackmagic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Santa Monica, CA iTrader: (1)	Cassiesman, If you think you have it rough, imagine now that your life revolves around developing products for cars. Then imagine that you try to relate this technobabble to your girlfriend or family. Not only do they not care, or understand, they just downright don't want to hear it. Welcome to my world.
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