PNWguy Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Was admiring Wyzkid's new Camaro and saw that Hannie posted a pic of her beautiful Camaro. I couldn't help but notice that she had something hanging from her rear view mirror... I have noticed that nearly every female-owned vehicle has something hanging from the rear view mirror. Usually it's a crystal thing, or a necklace, or if they are over 35, have a tramp stamp, a smoker's cough and driving a Pontiac, then it's a dream catcher. The only males I see doing this are high school age or under 21. Usually it's their graduation tassel. Not saying that there's anything wrong with the habit, it's just a trend I noticed. Heck, I had a bandana on the rear view mirror of my `69 Torino GT in high school... We all know the stereotypes of male vs. female cars, but what about the things done to cars in the name of customization? I've already established the hypothesis that most female-owned vehicles have something hanging from the rearview mirror. What other mods have you seen done that sets apart a male-owned vehicle from a female-owned vehicle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jilverthor Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Not setting things apart, but my wife used to have a set of fuzzy dice hanging from her rearview mirror. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenSixtyTwo Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 I don't think my wife has ever hanged anything from her rear view mirror. One of her good points! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs.Cicero Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 I don't hang things from the rear-view mirror. It would make the monitor for the back-up camera fall off. (Thenext ruck I get I'm just going to have that come from the factory. Aftermarket is a bitch). 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNWguy Posted August 24, 2018 Author Share Posted August 24, 2018 6 minutes ago, Mrs.Cicero said: I don't hang things from the rear-view mirror. It would make the monitor for the back-up camera fall off. (Thenext ruck I get I'm just going to have that come from the factory. Aftermarket is a bitch). But you did this, right? 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC Tiger Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 My rearview mirror isn't secure enough to hang women from. Plus the wife would get mad. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNWguy Posted August 24, 2018 Author Share Posted August 24, 2018 My ex-wife had to have some sticker related to Hawaii or tropical paradise on her car. She's never been to Hawaii, or anywhere more exotic than La Jolla... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASH Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 we got an OI on our vehicles but thats about it , we got cams mounted to all vehicles with front and back footage, this one of my favorite songs but jesus would not stay standing up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBull 301 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 My wife has a .357 Mag cartridge hanging from hers. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt Longmire Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 It's a pair of her under pants. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaBud Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Other than her office parking pass, nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwalchmai Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 What's the deal with hanging stuff (plastic shopping bags, etc.) off doorknobs? That frosts my cookie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janice6 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 (edited) 5 hours ago, Walt Longmire said: It's a pair of her under pants. Well, that's different! In a "good" way. Edited August 25, 2018 by janice6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batesmotel Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 My wife doesn’t hang anything on the mirror. Naked lady mud flaps on big trucks were interesting though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWARREN123 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Not just women but window art (decals) and "In Memory of" type stuff. Salt Life is one I see quite often. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyzz Kydd Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 8 hours ago, PNWguy said: Was admiring Wyzkid's new Camaro and saw that Hannie posted a pic of her beautiful Camaro. I couldn't help but notice that she had something hanging from her rear view mirror... I have noticed that nearly every female-owned vehicle has something hanging from the rear view mirror. Usually it's a crystal thing, or a necklace, or if they are over 35, have a tramp stamp, a smoker's cough and driving a Pontiac, then it's a dream catcher. The only males I see doing this are high school age or under 21. Usually it's their graduation tassel. Not saying that there's anything wrong with the habit, it's just a trend I noticed. Heck, I had a bandana on the rear view mirror of my `69 Torino GT in high school... We all know the stereotypes of male vs. female cars, but what about the things done to cars in the name of customization? I've already established the hypothesis that most female-owned vehicles have something hanging from the rearview mirror. What other mods have you seen done that sets apart a male-owned vehicle from a female-owned vehicle? Nice Gran Torino! I almost bought one when I was in the Navy, but someone got there first and I ended up with a Duster. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNWguy Posted August 25, 2018 Author Share Posted August 25, 2018 31 minutes ago, Wyzz Kydd said: Nice Gran Torino! I almost bought one when I was in the Navy, but someone got there first and I ended up with a Duster. The Gran Torino didn't come out until 1972. Until then, they were simply called Torino's. Or Torino GTs or Cobras...? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janice6 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 (edited) I had a '68 Torino GT w/Windsor 351. I liked it. I ordered it before the "facts books" were in the dealers, so It was sight unseen. The dealer had a preliminary book that simply described the options and weight. I chose the options based on the hp to weight ratio. I was pleased when it finally arrived. I had it a couple of days, and drove into South Minneapolis, across a rough raised RR crossing. The next time I accelerated it sounded "funny". Like the exhaust had a "tune" to it. I drove back to the dealers and told them I wanted it checked out before I drove it much more. They told me they found the problem and it would take a couple of days to fix it. It turned out that the tail pipe was routed through the rear springs (duals) and when the chassis bounced at the RR crossing, the spring compressed enough to pinch off the pipes against the frame. The was the odd sound in the exhaust, I heard. They had to expedite the new replacement pipes from Ford. They showed me one of the old pinched off pipes, and said that Ford wanted it shipped straight to them NOW! I liked it, nice car but the Ford 4 spd was not good for speed shifting. One person said that it had an "anti-balk" transmission. All I knew was that it wasn't nearly as good/quick a shifter as many others. A few times it locked me out of gear and I had to coast down to get into gear again. Occasionally this was a problem, since it happened during my acceleration up a ramp to merge into the Interstate traffic in town during rush hour. I would get up to speed, and then was locked out of gear, in neutral...…..………... Edited August 25, 2018 by janice6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwalchmai Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 11 hours ago, DWARREN123 said: Not just women but window art (decals) and "In Memory of" type stuff. Salt Life is one I see quite often. I thought it was "Slut Life". 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huaco Kid Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 I keep most of my women, and stuff, on the package tray. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannie Caulder Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 22 hours ago, PNWguy said: Was admiring Wyzkid's new Camaro and saw that Hannie posted a pic of her beautiful Camaro. I couldn't help but notice that she had something hanging from her rear view mirror... I think those might be sunglasses. That was back when I first got the car. Now I have a rosary hanging from the mirror. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNWguy Posted August 25, 2018 Author Share Posted August 25, 2018 1 hour ago, Hannie Caulder said: I think those might be sunglasses. That was back when I first got the car. Now I have a rosary hanging from the mirror. No dreamcatcher?? Well, there go my chances... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannie Caulder Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 7 minutes ago, PNWguy said: No dreamcatcher?? Well, there go my chances... Sorry to disappoint you. No dreamcatcher. No tats or smoker's cough either. But I'm not 35 yet LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minervadoe Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 My wife used to have a tiny stuffed toy shark hanging from her mirror. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNWguy Posted August 25, 2018 Author Share Posted August 25, 2018 1 minute ago, minervadoe said: My wife used to have a tiny stuffed toy shark hanging from her mirror. And what's with stuffed animals and old people at car shows?? Your average senior citizen doesn't drive around with 23 stuffed animals in their vehicle, yet the ones that fix up old cars seem to have an issue with them; like my mom and throw pillows... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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