Is it me? . . . - Page 2

Fez_uk · 01-02-2012, 19:09

£10 is a good price but it must put people off, having to pay for something and no idea how well it will help you.

(RIP) PLANK · 01-02-2012, 19:15

Personally I don't think the £10 is an issue, it has always been a tenner and never gone up, so as the years have rolled on it has become relatively better value.

Another thing i have sort of half mulled over, so forgive me if it comes over badly, is:

4x4's are no longer as popular as they were, fuel, insurance, tax etc. and many manufacturers are moving away and toward soft roaders.

Later Nissan 4x4's do not have such a good reputation and as vehicles age people are moving on to new brands or away from 4x4's

All criticisms of this view are welcome

zippy656 · 01-02-2012, 19:32

ive got a job.

so am out on the road all day

cant POST...

zippy656 · 01-02-2012, 19:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperko

I must admit I've been working away for a while and just come back but its just the same on my fishing forum site, things have slowed right down. It was doing well when i went away.
Face book, twitter, haven't done forums any good at all.
As to the membership cost £10 seems about right to me.

your not on here fishing for new members are you

CaptLimey · 01-02-2012, 20:08

Hi Plank and others.
I think it may be the time of year - too bloody cold to be outside working on your truck, so those jobs that can be put off until the weather improves will be! That is certainly the case here, even the sunny south of France, currently minus four centigrade and projected minus eight tomorrow. And like cnfabs says even ebay activity has slowed this winter, although that may be due to the economic situation and not the weather? Whatever the reason for diminished forum activity, I still visit most evenings and enjoy the chat and banter, 4X4 related or not, so keep the input going guys.
Rgds CL

(RIP) PLANK · 01-02-2012, 21:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptLimey

Hi Plank and others.
I think it may be the time of year - too bloody cold to be outside working on your truck, so those jobs that can be put off until the weather improves will be! That is certainly the case here, even the sunny south of France, currently minus four centigrade and projected minus eight tomorrow. And like cnfabs says even ebay activity has slowed this winter, although that may be due to the economic situation and not the weather? Whatever the reason for diminished forum activity, I still visit most evenings and enjoy the chat and banter, 4X4 related or not, so keep the input going guys.
Rgds CL

well said Captain

rustic · 01-02-2012, 21:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by PLANK

Is it me, or does the club site feel like a ghost town lately?

Well looking at the details, there have been nearly 100 people on the site today.

What we need is a bit of snow to get every body to contribute.

Many will want to know how to sort their auto hubs, and what tyres to get, when they get stuck.

iain.s · 01-02-2012, 22:07

Am on most days but admit to not posting much as mostly not related to my little truck but still try making A contribution when I think may help

(RIP) PLANK · 01-02-2012, 23:39

it may jut be that a few 'big hitters' have gone awol, DaveD has left, though still a mate through FB. Paul/lacroupade doesn't seem to be posting much at the moment, and of course Zippy has let the side down and got a job! whimp! lol

I am guilty of the same thing as I often don't post for weeks/months but usualy in the summer when i've 'gone walk about' (to quote crocodile Dundee).

So come on lads knuckle down and get posting

rustic · 02-02-2012, 11:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by PLANK

So come on lads knuckle down and get posting

And Lasses of course.....

.

(RIP) PLANK · 02-02-2012, 18:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustic

And Lasses of course.....

.

What lasses

laurieash · 02-02-2012, 23:49

Guilty as charged, been busy youngest Daughter has joined the Army in November

left uni had enough did not want the debt, the army even offered to pay for her to stop, but she said she has had enough of school.
Her choice she is now 20 and knows it all.
So no kids left at home so we are going to put the house on the market and buy a camper van. Tour Europe for a year or so.retire early enjoy life. as the saying goes One Life Live

Laurie Ash

iandouglas · 03-02-2012, 22:35

Hello all i nip in but dont post to much at the moment still trying to learn about catching trout so am on fly fishing forum.
This site does go a bit silent sometimes .
nothing to worry about.
faces come and go .
Happy New Year.

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 04-02-2012, 00:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by PLANK

it may jut be that a few 'big hitters' have gone awol, DaveD has left, though still a mate through FB. Paul/lacroupade doesn't seem to be posting much at the moment, and of course Zippy has let the side down and got a job! whimp! lol

I am guilty of the same thing as I often don't post for weeks/months but usualy in the summer when i've 'gone walk about' (to quote crocodile Dundee).

So come on lads knuckle down and get posting

hey likewise, take thee dongle with thee next time...

macabethiel · 04-02-2012, 01:17

Well for me asside from post Christmas blues and being a mild SAD sufferer my R3mR is currently enjoying a reliable and trouble free spell.

Only real issue has been sorting out the rear suspension rubber with new bushes last year.
The short rear top axle links are Milner Off Road Polybushes (4) whilst the long lower rear suspension arm bushes (4) are genuine Nissan ones as the ride was too boneshaker with Polys all round.

Currently daydreaming about a replacement when this one reaches the point of being beyond economic repair.

Current alternatives are Jeep Grand Cherokee, Kia Sportage or if I am really mad a Nissan Murrano !!

02-02-2012, 23:49	#27
laurieash Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Isle of Axholme nr scunthorpe Vehicle: TerranoII /Discos/Landrov Posts: 423	Missing You Guilty as charged, been busy youngest Daughter has joined the Army in November left uni had enough did not want the debt, the army even offered to pay for her to stop, but she said she has had enough of school. Her choice she is now 20 and knows it all. So no kids left at home so we are going to put the house on the market and buy a camper van. Tour Europe for a year or so.retire early enjoy life. as the saying goes One Life Live Laurie Ash

03-02-2012, 22:35	#28
iandouglas Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE Vehicle: LANDROVER Disco 300TDI Posts: 1,802	is it me Hello all i nip in but dont post to much at the moment still trying to learn about catching trout so am on fly fishing forum. This site does go a bit silent sometimes . nothing to worry about. faces come and go . Happy New Year.

04-02-2012, 01:17	#30
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,416	What no posting Well for me asside from post Christmas blues and being a mild SAD sufferer my R3mR is currently enjoying a reliable and trouble free spell. Only real issue has been sorting out the rear suspension rubber with new bushes last year. The short rear top axle links are Milner Off Road Polybushes (4) whilst the long lower rear suspension arm bushes (4) are genuine Nissan ones as the ride was too boneshaker with Polys all round. Currently daydreaming about a replacement when this one reaches the point of being beyond economic repair. Current alternatives are Jeep Grand Cherokee, Kia Sportage or if I am really mad a Nissan Murrano !!

01-02-2012, 19:09	#16
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	£10 is a good price but it must put people off, having to pay for something and no idea how well it will help you.

01-02-2012, 19:15	#17
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	Personally I don't think the £10 is an issue, it has always been a tenner and never gone up, so as the years have rolled on it has become relatively better value. Another thing i have sort of half mulled over, so forgive me if it comes over badly, is: 4x4's are no longer as popular as they were, fuel, insurance, tax etc. and many manufacturers are moving away and toward soft roaders. Later Nissan 4x4's do not have such a good reputation and as vehicles age people are moving on to new brands or away from 4x4's All criticisms of this view are welcome

01-02-2012, 19:32	#18
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	ive got a job. so am out on the road all day cant POST...

01-02-2012, 20:08	#20
CaptLimey Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South of France Vehicle: '03 LWB MK.4 3Ltr T2 Posts: 421	Hi Plank and others. I think it may be the time of year - too bloody cold to be outside working on your truck, so those jobs that can be put off until the weather improves will be! That is certainly the case here, even the sunny south of France, currently minus four centigrade and projected minus eight tomorrow. And like cnfabs says even ebay activity has slowed this winter, although that may be due to the economic situation and not the weather? Whatever the reason for diminished forum activity, I still visit most evenings and enjoy the chat and banter, 4X4 related or not, so keep the input going guys. Rgds CL

01-02-2012, 22:07	#23
iain.s Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Wales Coast Vehicle: nissan xtrail 2.2di Posts: 193	Am on most days but admit to not posting much as mostly not related to my little truck but still try making A contribution when I think may help

01-02-2012, 23:39	#24
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	it may jut be that a few 'big hitters' have gone awol, DaveD has left, though still a mate through FB. Paul/lacroupade doesn't seem to be posting much at the moment, and of course Zippy has let the side down and got a job! whimp! lol I am guilty of the same thing as I often don't post for weeks/months but usualy in the summer when i've 'gone walk about' (to quote crocodile Dundee). So come on lads knuckle down and get posting