el_bandido Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 I think it's a combination of insurance cost and younger people not having to learn to fix cars; I only got into cars because my Dad has always owned rovers and I grew up helping him put British bikes back together. Hardly any of my friends have any idea of what goes on under the bonnet of a car, those that could afford a Supra (and labour time) are more interested in getting a 330d on finance. For reference, I'm 28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I think it's a combination of insurance cost and younger people not having to learn to fix cars; I only got into cars because my Dad has always owned rovers and I grew up helping him put British bikes back together. Hardly any of my friends have any idea of what goes on under the bonnet of a car, those that could afford a Supra (and labour time) are more interested in getting a 330d on finance. For reference, I'm 28 That's true. I know very few people who could even change a tyre! There is a significant throw away car culture today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_bandido Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 With the new tax bands coming in, I'd be very interested to see if that starts changing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 I think that Facebook and other social media killed many of the car forums, it used to be if you wanted to show off your car & whatever mods you'd done or see what meets or cruises were happening or ask advice then your local forum and owners club were the places to do all that. Nowadays if you're organising a show or meet you reach far more people through facebook than by posting on forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Compared to the old days, this place feels much quieter. Lots of the more experienced members moved to other marque's, but we still kept a good number. I don't get on here much these days, and post even less but I do try helping out the younger/newer members when it comes to the tech stuff. There also doesn't seem to be the same air of club spirit as the once was, parts used to change hands all the time and you'd struggle to get the guy to accept postage costs! Now it seems pot luck as to whether you'd get the part at all, even after you bought it! Still a wealth of knowledge on here about almost every subject though, and it's always nice to have a catch up with everyone at shows etc.....which in itself is much less than it used to be. I remember the days of 80-100 supras in convoy heading down the M4 to Japfest! Awesome sight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 That's true. I know very few people who could even change a tyre! There is a significant throw away car culture today. Most things not just cars I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Compared to the old days, this place feels much quieter. Lots of the more experienced members moved to other marque's, but we still kept a good number. I don't get on here much these days, and post even less but I do try helping out the younger/newer members when it comes to the tech stuff. There also doesn't seem to be the same air of club spirit as the once was, parts used to change hands all the time and you'd struggle to get the guy to accept postage costs! Now it seems pot luck as to whether you'd get the part at all, even after you bought it! Still a wealth of knowledge on here about almost every subject though, and it's always nice to have a catch up with everyone at shows etc.....which in itself is much less than it used to be. I remember the days of 80-100 supras in convoy heading down the M4 to Japfest! Awesome sight! Things change as more money comes into it more. Availability is lower, competition has crept in to parts accumulation, even car buying, so the slight underhanded tactic or downright blag/con is more likely to happen. 99% still good guys and girls on here though imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Even the Super Mods don't come on the forum any more I often think about this point. Perhaps Homer, Branners etc have a secret forum they all post in! Bring back Michael is all I say!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 That's true. I know very few people who could even change a tyre! I would be one of them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2 MSW Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 I agree with the lack of Mods, think a reshuffle is in order Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formatzero Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 I find the 370z forum pretty good but not as much chit chat as here:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreaseMonkey Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 EP91 Starlet SR as a Daily and find UKSO forum just as good, busy & useful as this one tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 The best forum by far for activity, though not for a usual daily driver is the MG Experience forum in the USA which is buzzing. For proper daily drivers though the Audi forum is good. The best technical backup forum I've ever come across is a Land Rover S2 forum. Different forums are better at and for different things. This Supra forum is probably the best there is for parts sales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoGlE Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 EP91 Starlet SR as a Daily and find UKSO forum just as good, busy & useful as this one tbh. Agree with that. I used to spend alot of time on the original uksc before it changed to ukso. It was great, always parts coming up for sale, plenty of people to help you out etc. Glad to hear it's still going strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brassbones Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 Well, I finally got two replies to my technical about halo lights. But was totally ignored in my hello I'm here thread. Maybe it's because I mentioned I was a supra owner and the bimmer is just my daily? Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabella Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Well, I finally got two replies to my technical about halo lights. But was totally ignored in my hello I'm here thread. Maybe it's because I mentioned I was a supra owner and the bimmer is just my daily? Lol /QUOTE] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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