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[Bat21]

Agree with what you're saying here Colin but….

If you remember back in 2008 when Mav ran the Club cracks were starting to appear, my guess that is maybe one of the reasons he wanted out.

This site is predominantly frequented by Nissan Terrano/Ford Maverick owners. As both these models ceased production many years ago it is obvious the membership here has probably peaked some time ago too.

The ever decreasing numbers of Green Lanes has meant fewer folk are joining in the ‘off road’ days. The recession has probably not helped either as many of the folk here used to run their Terrano’s/Mavericks as second vehicles. The increase in fuel costs has also been a prohibitive factor to get involved in the real world.

Type Nissan 4x4 club into any search engine and we are always in the top 3 results so finding us isn’t an issue, ”You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink”

If it’s any consolation, it isn’t just this place that is experiencing dwindling participant numbers. Something is happening that is seeing the apathy of folks in the UK fall to despondent levels… find the answer to that one and all will be revealed.

 

[96terrano]

I also agree with extreme-4x4,

I joined this club as Im completely mad about T2s and mavs and a wanted to learn more about them and I have, and I've also met some brilliant people who I stay in touch with even off this club, back when I joined, I obviously knew nobody and was a bit shy about what I post not wanting to post the wrong thing, the reason I stayed on here is because you'll all help and I feel welcome, new members will probably be the same so let's all make them feel welcome and happy so maybe this club will be back on track again:thumbs I still think this is a brilliant club but I think it's lacking active members who come here for a good chat/laugh

 

[extreme-4x4]

Agree with what you're saying here Colin but….

If you remember back in 2008 when Mav ran the Club cracks were starting to appear, my guess that is maybe one of the reasons he wanted out.

dissagree, we had more numbers and people online last year, under your ownership i like mav still keep in touch with him too , this club has always sadly suffered from someone wanting to do better or start there own one, that i feel is the biggest problem this year and in the past . and yep thats probably going to hit a few nerves . but thats the cards we got so how do we fix it ?

This site is predominantly frequented by Nissan Terrano/Ford Maverick owners. As both these models ceased production many years ago it is obvious the membership here has probably peaked some time ago too.

nissan make other 4x4's so cant see the argument for not taking new members we even kept members from other makes and model of trucks

The ever decreasing numbers of Green Lanes has meant fewer folk are joining in the ‘off road’ days. The recession has probably not helped either as many of the folk here used to run their Terrano’s/Mavericks as second vehicles. The increase in fuel costs has also been a prohibitive factor to get involved in the real world. agreed but we still have them, well im after another and im piss broke

Type Nissan 4x4 club into any search engine and we are always in the top 3 results so finding us isn’t an issue, ”You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink” but we can offer them wine instead of water

If it’s any consolation, it isn’t just this place that is experiencing dwindling participant numbers. Something is happening that is seeing the apathy of folks in the UK fall to despondent levels… find the answer to that one and all will be revealed. we was in recession last year at our peak

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[briggie]

interesting debate , my thoughts are after reading the comments and concerns etc ....this is still an amazing club , the camraderie is superb ,of course we dont always agree on things , but thats a good thing sometimes to have different views aired .

in my view it doesnt really matter who owns the club / moderates the club , because at the end of the day its the members who effectively decide and run the forum .....hope that makes sense ( its early morning lol )

kind regards as always

pete

 

[spinna]

What u have written there Briggie does make sense, i was having this conversation at work today. We will only get out of this club what we are prepared to put in.

 

[Bat21]

..... i was having this conversation at work today. We will only get out of this club what we are prepared to put in.

Spooky.... I was having that exact same conversation at work today too

 

[spinna]

Oh and i still enjoy this site especially viewing resto/budget modding threads
(flying torquewrench):bow
I always find others tricks and tips helpfull too.

 

[spinna]

Spooky.... I was having that exact same conversation at work today too
:lol

 

[iain.s]

If you have A look you will find the most users ever online was less than 4 months ago "Most users ever online was 153, 08-09-2011 at 14:28." I admit to not posting very often but I do try to come online at least once A day to have A quick look , ( having an xtrail doesnt make for A huge response when I do post :augie but I still do get A response which is more than would get off other 4 X 4 sites)

 

[96terrano]

I'm still handing out flyers, tesco carpark had a lot of Nissan 4x4s today we can only hope for the best:bow

 

[briggie]

If you have A look you will find the most users ever online was less than 4 months ago "Most users ever online was 153, 08-09-2011 at 14:28." I admit to not posting very often but I do try to come online at least once A day to have A quick look , ( having an xtrail doesnt make for A huge response when I do post :augie but I still do get A response which is more than would get off other 4 X 4 sites)

we do have the x trail workshop manual if its any use to you mate :thumb2

http://www.nature4life.co.uk/briggie/workshop.html

 

[iain.s]

I know its already on my laptop thanks unfortunatly its A 2005 petrol saying that it has been invaluable in letting me check things like brakes steering suspension before I stripped & did A few jobs now got fully overhauled brakes :thumbs:clap

 

[extreme-4x4]

having xtrail and sticking it out with the limited help here , means your the fresh blood for the future of the club.... that can only be a good thing :thumb2

 

[96terrano]

Well, I nerd to print more flyers out to put on windscreens. So if any of you guys got a flyer on your window in Dumfries and Galloway. It was probably me! :augie:lol