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That thread alone takes 85% of the forums allowance!
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 gnrlee
Forum Admin Location: Leeds Registered: 20 Aug 2005 Posts: 8,878 Status: Offline |
That thread alone takes 85% of the forums allowance! |
 Posted 13th Jan 2019 at 19:21
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RallyeP6
Regular  Location: West Byfleet Registered: 11 Jul 2013 Posts: 451 Status: Offline |
Post #27
I was surprised to see that it costs so much each month and forum membership was not covering the cost. Yes there is definitely allot of valuable information contained on modified and standard cars, my engine, bodywork and suspension modifications were all possible with the info that others had posted here. So thanks to all involved. |
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Posted 13th Jan 2019 at 20:57
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Nose
Senior User  Location: Birmingham Registered: 23 Jun 2013 Posts: 994 Status: Offline |
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Totally understand the reasoning behind this Ash, but as said many times above it would be a very sad day. I won't go on and on but I'd like to echo the comments before about info, knowledge and of making new friendships. We are in an exclusive sector with our cars and its great to have a specific club/forum to look to for info and advice. A few years back I had an Opel Manta - rare then! and I was in that club, that club is still going today, they will have significantly fewer cars than we do collectively today. One thing Ash, I've always thought that £5 a year was either very good value or waaaaaay to cheap. The Manta club was £25 a year (although they did produce a quarterly mag) but I wouldn't think people would mind paying more if it would keep the club going - well I know I wouldn't. At the end of the day it's your decision matey as I can only imagine the hassles of keeping it going - it would be a bloody shame though!cheers ________________________________________ Bianca 306 Rallye.Mondeo Titanium X. |
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Posted 14th Jan 2019 at 13:35
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rudolf
Seasoned Pro  Location: Skelmersdale Registered: 07 Apr 2004 Posts: 2,769 Status: Offline |
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I've just renewed my membership as it just ran out.I wouldn't have minded paying £10+ ________________________________________ S Reg Diablo standardsSpec SORNEDR Reg Nile standard spec written off then repaired X Reg Astor in need of TLC R Reg Nile to restore Set of Lions to fit. |
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Posted 14th Jan 2019 at 19:42
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captainash
Admin Location: Ferndown Registered: 10 Dec 2002 Posts: 3,923 Status: Offline |
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Fear not, we'll make sure that nothing gets lost  ________________________________________ quote: Ash is in charge, from afar |
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Posted 14th Jan 2019 at 22:16
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3rd time lucky
Seasoned Pro  Location: maidstone Registered: 23 Apr 2007 Posts: 1,878 Status: Offline |
Post #31
I also think £5 is silly cheap for 1yr membership to all this information. Every time I log in, I look at how many users are online and I’m shocked at how few there are so it’s not surprising that this topic has come up. It will be a real shame for the forum to end.________________________________________ DIABLO GTI-6 - Legend - NILE GTI-6 - SoldCHERRY GTI-6 P1 SUPERCHARGED - Broken up BLACK RALLYE - Sold 205 Dturbo xud9 work horse - Dead CHERRY RALLYE - new toy |
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Posted 14th Jan 2019 at 22:45
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Cjwatson27
Seasoned Pro  Location: Oxford Registered: 17 Sep 2013 Posts: 1,968 Status: Offline |
Post #32
Shame you couldn’t limit the content that can been seen buy non paying members. ________________________________________ Old pugs don't die they just get faster |
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Posted 15th Jan 2019 at 18:14
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jmartos94
Newbie  Location: Almería, Spain Registered: 04 Sep 2017 Posts: 18 Status: Offline |
Post #33
Wouldn't mind paying a bit more, there's a lot of valuable info. Thanks to this forum and specially the FAQ section I managed to get a lot of things done by myself. I'm a member since June but I've spent a lot of time before reading and learning and if the forum disappears it would be a very sad day. |
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Posted 15th Jan 2019 at 19:13
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ale624
Regular  Location: bristol Registered: 02 May 2016 Posts: 173 Status: Offline |
Post #34
Very true lads! Would be more than happy for pay £10 a year.Restricting viewing seems silly to me.... Paywalls rarely attract subscriptions, just p**s people off |
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Posted 15th Jan 2019 at 19:55
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miki4
Regular  Location: Cologne Registered: 09 Nov 2015 Posts: 389 Status: Offline |
Post #35
Ditto. I have been reading in this forum for a couple of years before I finally got a 6 and became an active member. But a tenner or so would definitely be an okay membership fee. |
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Posted 16th Jan 2019 at 14:34
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gnrlee
Forum Admin Location: Leeds Registered: 20 Aug 2005 Posts: 8,878 Status: Offline |
Post #36
and yet it seemed as though when the £5 subscription fee was introduced it helped kill off the forum,..FB was another major part in that obviously,.. but fear not! a plan is being formulated to save the forum so don't panic too much!  ________________________________________ Proud Member of the ASTOR Owners Club |
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Posted 16th Jan 2019 at 17:39
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Cjwatson27
Seasoned Pro Location: Oxford Registered: 17 Sep 2013 Posts: 1,968 Status: Offline |
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I don’t get these Facebook forums nothing’s in order and you can’t search for previously asked questions ________________________________________ Old pugs don't die they just get faster |
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Posted 16th Jan 2019 at 19:54
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ale624
Regular Location: bristol Registered: 02 May 2016 Posts: 173 Status: Offline |
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quote: [quote="Cjwatson27"]I don’t get these Facebook forums nothing’s in order and you can’t search for previously asked questions Totally with you on that! |
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Posted 16th Jan 2019 at 23:55
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gnrlee
Forum Admin Location: Leeds Registered: 20 Aug 2005 Posts: 8,878 Status: Offline |
Post #39
It's good for putting real faces to real namesAnd a finding car bits But for useful info and things you can look back for the forum is still king! ________________________________________ Proud Member of the ASTOR Owners Club |
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Posted 17th Jan 2019 at 10:08
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alcon
Senior User  Location: Glasgow Registered: 19 Jan 2005 Posts: 931 Status: Offline |
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quote: [quote="Cjwatson27"]I don’t get these Facebook forums nothing’s in order and you can’t search for previously asked questions Glad to hear I'm not the only one that doesn't see what all the fuss is with Facebook forums. It confuses the hell outta me but then I'm old!  ________________________________________ 1999 GTi-6 (china blue)1999 Rallye (black) |
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Posted 17th Jan 2019 at 14:06
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Joep
Regular Location: Urmond (The Netherlands) Registered: 19 Sep 2013 Posts: 464 Status: Offline |
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For me this forum is the best source for information! Would be sad if it was taken down!As mentioned by others already, Facebook is no alternative as one cannot search topics, it is chaos, and many messages/posts seem to be removed. I am trying to get more Dutchies to join this club! Some of them need specific parts or information... They would have found it here. On Facebook they are without success... ________________________________________ My car park:'96 Sigma Blue XSi6 '98 Diablo Red GTi6 '99 Onyx Black S16 All RFS powered! Plus various other Peugeots |
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Posted 18th Jan 2019 at 07:34
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Nose
Senior User Location: Birmingham Registered: 23 Jun 2013 Posts: 994 Status: Offline |
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quote: [quote="alcon"] quote: [quote="Cjwatson27"]I don’t get these Facebook forums nothing’s in order and you can’t search for previously asked questions Glad to hear I'm not the only one that doesn't see what all the fuss is with Facebook forums. It confuses the hell outta me but then I'm old! Me too mate! Was on there at one point and the amount of absolute 5h1te I used to get come through  I only went on there to catch up with old school friends - sod that for a game  ________________________________________ Bianca 306 Rallye.Mondeo Titanium X. |
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Posted 18th Jan 2019 at 13:53
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Ben_W
Formerly gpm  Location: Lutterworth Registered: 01 Sep 2007 Posts: 2,941 Status: Offline |
Post #43
I guess this isn't such a suprise.Like the rest have said, this place is an absolute goldmine of information, and used to be absolutely hilarious when it was busier. I've had some epic nights on here from Team C##t doing their thing, to photojacking and plenty of others. There's been some great times but as said, the sheer amount of information available here is incredible. However, the 306, certainly in GTi6/Rallye form, is becoming a rapidly dwindling motor, probably for the most part due to Ash Gourlay (Roland Rat) and with dwindling numbers, comes less and less traffic. Add in the forum killer that is Facebook, and it's almost a perfect storm for a forum owner. Dropping traffic and members, mean less income from membership and it eventually reaches a tipping point.....as Ash seems to have found. It's sad to think that this is perhaps the way most forums may end up going, certainly for specific models within marques as numbers drop.Still, for those who remain loyal to the marquee, the information resource needs to remain. Sounds like that's in hand. ________________________________________ Cherry Red Rallye .... On going OEM spec restoChina Blue GTi6 .... Weekend toy Black 208 GTi .... Wife's car now Silver BMW 550i.... The executive missile |
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Posted 18th Jan 2019 at 18:43
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Cjwatson27
Seasoned Pro Location: Oxford Registered: 17 Sep 2013 Posts: 1,968 Status: Offline |
Post #44
Facebooks for kids if your serious about any car you need to join a proper forum just so you can be told to use the search function. Annoys me so much to see where’s the best place to buy a can belt from, what can I do to my 1.7 diesel to make it has quick has my mates quad turbo type R, :-( ________________________________________ Old pugs don't die they just get faster |
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Posted 18th Jan 2019 at 20:41
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superchargedblack1997gti6
Seasoned Pro  Location: guildford Registered: 15 Aug 2009 Posts: 2,376 Status: Offline |
Post #45
£20 a year would only just cover the forum ? There is so few members it’s very sad âšī¸ ________________________________________ Super high boost Completed, destroyer of gearboxes and 160mph club |
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Posted 18th Jan 2019 at 21:13
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mocinim
Seasoned Pro  Location: The Darkside of bedford :) Registered: 09 Jan 2015 Posts: 2,307 Status: Offline |
Post #46
I’d pay £20 a year no worries ________________________________________ BLACK RALLYE - phoenixWHITE RALLYE - valliant http://public.servicebox.peugeot.com/ https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history |
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Posted 18th Jan 2019 at 22:58
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Nose
Senior User Location: Birmingham Registered: 23 Jun 2013 Posts: 994 Status: Offline |
Post #47
quote: [quote="mocinim"]I’d pay £20 a year no worries so would I ________________________________________ Bianca 306 Rallye.Mondeo Titanium X. |
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Posted 19th Jan 2019 at 10:55
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Cjwatson27
Seasoned Pro Location: Oxford Registered: 17 Sep 2013 Posts: 1,968 Status: Offline |
Post #48
quote: [quote="Nose"] quote: [quote="mocinim"]I’d pay £20 a year no worries so would I Wooo let’s not give them any ideas ;-) ________________________________________ Old pugs don't die they just get faster |
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Posted 19th Jan 2019 at 13:38
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Day666
Seasoned Pro  Location: Bristol Registered: 20 Apr 2013 Posts: 5,209 Status: Offline |
Post #49
quote: [quote="Cjwatson27"]Rumour is there only doing it to delete your project thread Damien lol đ I too would pay £20 per year ....just to save my project thread .....wait till you see what’s coming in the next 2-4 months on my car ...even I’m excited |
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Posted 19th Jan 2019 at 21:47
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prism7guy
Seasoned Pro  Location: DoncastAAAAARGH Registered: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 4,637 Status: Offline |
Post #50
I'm also happy to pay higher membership. Making my project thread took ages, then when photobucket decided to be douchebags i invested countless more hours messing about editing it to get most of the photos working again   ________________________________________ Goldie the track car. |
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Posted 19th Jan 2019 at 22:35
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