This forum. Old times?

[Andy-H]

I have recently binned FB as I get really irritated by game requests, repeated pictures of the same car etc. etc.

At least with forums you get a choice of what you want to see.

[DubFan]

I remember most of those too.

Date Registered: 17 October 2003, 12:30

Registered when I had my trusty Mk2 1.8 GL and I was looking for a GTI.

It was the days before Facebook and "social media". Young Golf enthusiasts communicating via the forum because that's all there was. Now those of us who were young then, are older and (some) have moved onto other cars. The young Golf owners now are sharing stuff with their friends and car related groups via Facebook instead so there's less action on here.

Might it also have something to do with the fact that the newer models (Mk4/5/6/7) aren't as easy to work on, so people aren't looking for a "how to fix your gear linkage" thread and there are fewer Mk1/2/3 around, which were easier to work on yourself?

I still come to this forum several times a week, checking out projects and dub rides, but there's generally not enough activity for me to bother everyday.

[JC]

Old in the title, and no mention of Len .................................. 

[mwad gti]

Old in the title, and no mention of Len .................................. 

whhhooooooo ?

[The Mighty Elvi]

Old in the title, and no mention of Len .................................. 

whhhooooooo ?

Len is the forum's resident Lady Killer. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VPNjsqTdKg

[boneybradley]

I'm an odd one out, joined 2006-05-21 and still driving a Golf GTI (and that's even rarer for a moderator!).
I do remember the forum going off line and the withdrawal symptoms people had (and posting on the GolfGTi facebook group for a day or two)

This is still the most friendly forum I visit and beats all the facebook groups for help (and the opinions right or wrong!)

[th3_f15t]

Might it also have something to do with the fact that the newer models (Mk4/5/6/7) aren't as easy to work on, so people aren't looking for a "how to fix your gear linkage" thread and there are fewer Mk1/2/3 around, which were easier to work on yourself?

I disagree with that a little bit although it's still a valid comment. I find my mk5 GTI much easier to work on as there's no having to deal with rusty/seized bolts (I'm pathetically weak). Also, the parts available for modern cars is staggering, spoilt for choice. It's a different kind of modifying now and a lot of the cars aren't old enough to experience the big problems that 20+ year old cars have yet. Plus most things involve a laptop now a days...

24 January 2009, 18:11 - Joined here after I got my first mk2 Golf GTI 8v. I miss that thing a lot.

[Egbutt Wash]

For some reason my screen name was changed from Egbert Nosh to Egbutt Wash by a moderator!
If you think this is dull then try the Dacia forum. 

[Waspy]

For some reason my screen name was changed from Egbert Nosh to Egbutt Wash by a moderator!
If you think this is dull then try the Dacia forum.

I hear there is a huge underground moddifing scene on those Dacias! You are just on the wrong forum. Exciting stuff!

[Len]

I am still here! 

Never killed any ladies either!

The banter was great here until.............. no matter

Adam ya missed The Count and a few other guys plus the 3 Witches or was that 4? (was never sure about Golfgal) (Sarah)

My sig banner is a hark back to those heady days of around 3000 members!