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Offline 08micsta

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« on: 23 October 2007, 13:11 »
Hey guys and gals.

I expect to get thrashed for this... But I noticed that VwVortex has a few cars that they have modified  :undecided:
Is it not possible for this forum to do that too? I understand money dont grow off trees so dont call me a spoiltbrat.  :rolleyes:

Surely if we could get a few sponsors we could possibly perhaps use one of the cars of a generous user on this forum and use what money the sponsor gives us to do some modding etc? Would that not perhaps also help with bringing in some extra money for the forum and capture more interest?

Just an idea. I know its not the greatest or most practical but I thought I would share.
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« Reply #1 on: 23 October 2007, 13:13 »
So who would own the finished car?
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« Reply #2 on: 23 October 2007, 13:17 »
Thats kinda where I got brainfreeze  :lipsrsealed:

Im not entirely sure. The vehicles on the VwVortex site are apparently owned by the people who bought the car in the first place. I.E the user.
perhaps when the user decides to sell the vehicle thats been modified by forum money he could pay a certain compensation to the forum which could be used on the next car?

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« Reply #3 on: 23 October 2007, 13:18 »
Been here with the mini club and it's a nightmare best avoided. It's all great to begin with, loads of people donating parts and time etc. Eventually everyone loses interest or is unable to donate time and it gets left at someones house. THey eventually get fed up of having it in the way and arguments ensue as to where it should go next.

Also as Len has pointed out who gets to drive it? WHo has to stump up the insurance?

It's more trouble than it's worth.

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« Reply #4 on: 23 October 2007, 13:20 »
Is golfgti.co.uk classed as a company? If so could it not be registered to that? Not sure on that though, just trying to think!

I kinda like the idea of this - but have to admit I won't be able to help with money, parts or any technical expertise! So at all then really!  :embarassed:

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« Reply #5 on: 23 October 2007, 13:22 »
Point taken Horney.
Its a nice idea but you right. Its too impractical.

Which is a pity. I dont think of things like insurance etc. My bad.


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« Reply #6 on: 23 October 2007, 13:24 »
To continue in the vein of Horney - as it will obviously be required to represent this forum at shows the owner would be expected to go to every event and who pays for the petrol?

Its a minefield!

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« Reply #7 on: 23 October 2007, 13:28 »
True...
WHat if the forum was to buy a cheap car? And class that as the forums car?
Ok.. Im losing the plot lol.
We could always get a cheap CitiGolf from South Africa.  :grin: :grin:


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« Reply #8 on: 23 October 2007, 13:41 »
I thinking leaving the car in South Africa would probably make for less arguments! :grin:

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« Reply #9 on: 23 October 2007, 13:50 »
Why doesnt everyone just support the forum with the window stickers and other merch? that way there no arguing :wink: