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Why do we do what we do?
I'm pretty sure nobody builds cars to try and impress anybody.
Seems to me its more personal than that.
But once its built ( or parts of it are ) its cool to talk about it. ( and/or your plans for it...)
For me its a lot better than taking it to a carshow, where people will brush up against it/ scratch paint/ open doors/ and even will sit in or on it without asking.
You loose an entire day that could have been spent in the garage, and you are expected to pay for the privilege as well.
Plus, on forums like this one you have a much better chance of communicating with people who are into the kind of builds you are. ( exchanging info that can be vital )
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Fossilfish
Part of things
Thank fossils for fuel!
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For a complete novice like me its such an eye opener reading about views and seeing builds on here, we are always learning and I like car shows especially when you can see cars that you have been following and meet the owners and put a face to a screen name but some shows are cold and have cliques. Forums are just far easier to communicate and ask a question or two and contribute even if it's just a thumbs up (DO IT).
I am part of owner clubs and it's great but having a rough version of a car as I always do, attendees look down on it...you nutters seem to love just about anything.
This forum for me is No.1 and it's so well put together and people on here are inclusive what ever you drive no matter how rough.
The annual RR gathering has been the best show I have been to.
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Thank fossils for fuel!
1996 Jeep XJ Sport 2.5 Manual
1975 Scimitar 3.0 V6
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I liked doing a build thread as it's a reminder of where and when I started, and where I am now ( Photobucket has sort of f!cked that up )
You always get help along the way
People will share there experiences with you and hopefully guide you the right way
You may get offered parts along the build
At the end of it I like going the car shows seeing people's reactions and hearing there comments
I'll always update the thread if there's any upgrades going on
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its a great place to learn , from them that no what to do , and help
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retrolegends
Club Retro Rides Member
Winging it.....Since 1971.
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@retrolegends
Club Retro Rides Member 94
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It's better than watching mind numbing Eastenders! 😆
It's a great place for a bit of social interaction with like minded people, I've learned loads from this forum over the years and made some close friends who I never would have met if it wasn't for RR.
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Obviously people's motivation for posting on forums/communities is of great interest to me both here and in my actual full time job. A while ago I split down what kinds of motivations/people we have on the forum, it pretty much split down to people that like to discover and share, people that like to help (technically or otherwise), people that like to document (builds, shows, car life), and then a kind of collective of 'others'.
I would also say that this:
Is I suspect a false statement, plenty of people do, which is perfectly fine.
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GavinJ
Club Retro Rides Member
MGB 3.9 v8 Sebring
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@gavinj
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For me its a lot better than taking it to a carshow, where people will brush up against it/ scratch paint/ open doors/ and even will sit in or on it without asking. You loose an entire day that could have been spent in the garage, and you are expected to pay for the privilege as well. 100% agree with that, I've done quite a few shows this year and end up getting a bit 'bored' and leaving early after paying for the privilege..... Next summer I plan to spend more time in the garage  at least until RRG'18..... |
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"Is I suspect a false statement, plenty of people do, which is perfectly fine."
Maybe you are right.
Maybe plenty people do, but its hard for me to imagine that as a strong enough motivator to see a project all the way through to the end.
In the pre internet days I got my info out of books & magazines ( so that was a one way street )
And other than a couple of my friends & people I competed against ( with my racecars )nobody got to see what I was doing.. |
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Aug 30, 2017 11:56:06 GMT
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I'm far more of a reader than a poster so for me it's to fill the void of cars I'll never have the time/space/funds to build myself, so reading someone else document it is the next best thing for me. I've learnt quite a lot on here too.
I do find this forum seems so friendly and polite and seems to attract far less nobheads than others as well. Although I do miss the forum feuds you get other places - I find them absolutely hilarious!
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autojumbled
Club Retro Rides Member
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@autojumbled
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Aug 30, 2017 13:23:32 GMT
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Agree with jamesiecotter - lurking on forums and poring over other people's progress helps satiate my desires for interesting cars that I'll never get to play with.
Its also a good place to ensure you can keep up enthusiasm on your own project!
I used to be very involved in a number of car forums but as the years went on and Facebook started to attract members away, i drifted away too.
I've been getting back into posting about my tinkering (mostly on Instagram as it's quick and easy) but am looking for a new home to talk to car people about my rusty Toyota. Always meant to give RR a try - maybe now is a good time to start?
p.s. I was reminded of RR and it's diverse community thanks to Speedhunter's coverage of RRG'17. It appears to be my perfect car show and I've no idea why I've never been!
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Aug 30, 2017 21:42:20 GMT
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Firstly it's great to share the problems & glories of older vehicle ownership with other like minded forum readers - to go further and share knowledge - learn from it and maybe pass that information on to someone else during your lifetime for me is a great achievement - without climbing on any soapbox we are only custodians of what we own - so for others to take interest and hopefully inspire a younger generation - game on has far as I am concerned.
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Last Edit: Aug 30, 2017 23:09:37 GMT by Deleted
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- so for others to take interest and hopefully inspire a younger generation - game
great quote
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Rob
Posted a lot
You know, for kids!
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Sept 1, 2017 13:48:01 GMT
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I came here in around 2005 I think since HotWire put a flyer on my car at the Retro show so it was a very analogue way of getting me on the forum This was pre-Facebook (popularity) so Forums were the only place to chat about these old things and it I was amazed at how many people had weird car fetishes like me. I owned a Marina Coupe, lowered on slot mags and I'd never met anyone who would congratulate me on owning such a thing until I came here. Absolute perverts the lot of em. Facebook now has lots of groups but I think (hope) people are coming back to forums as they are more focussed and you're not distracted by your Auntie Joan's funny pug. It's a safe place - a place where we can sit around in our pants and 'wow' at a 1929 Jowett Long 2 Tourer or a 1980 Austin Princess.  |
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Rob
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You know, for kids!
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Sept 1, 2017 13:48:42 GMT
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Also - if the people of the internet don't know the answer, is it really worth knowing?
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Sept 1, 2017 13:54:44 GMT
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I owned a Marina Coupe, lowered on slot mags and I'd never met anyone who would congratulate me on owning such a thing until I came here. Absolute perverts the lot of em.   |
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Rob
Posted a lot
You know, for kids!
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Sept 1, 2017 13:55:57 GMT
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Wow, you dug that out quick HW!
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Sept 1, 2017 13:57:46 GMT
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Wow, you dug that out quick HW! I remembered the car and there was only one show we handed out flyers ... figured DarrenW would be the man that would have the photos online. Was a cool car  |
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ovimor
North East
...It'll be ME!
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Sept 1, 2017 15:23:28 GMT
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A thread really needs pictures.... PhotoBlockitt have, truly, ripped the heart out of The Web  So very, verry sad..... OVIMOR |
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Knowledge is to know a Tomato is a 'fruit' - Wisdom, on the other hand, is knowing not to put it in a 'fruit salad'!
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Rob
Posted a lot
You know, for kids!
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Sept 1, 2017 15:34:41 GMT
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Has PhotoBucket dropped their shareable images? Jesus, that's sad.
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Posting on car forums.Mercdan68
@forddan68
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Sept 1, 2017 16:17:56 GMT
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I post quite often on this forum
There is always plenty going on here
And it's hard not to comment on the great builds
Be it just wheel changes or full blown restos
And a forum does not work without people posting
And 99% of people on here are top petrolheads
The only forum for me now
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1999 Jaguar s type
1993 ford escort
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at least until RRG'18.....
