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Post by bigwinn » Fri Jun 24, 2022 9:48 am

One to ponder and be grateful for?

The better half has an issue with her Golf GTD so I placed a thread on three of the most popular VW forums asking for a view.

So far 24 hours later, zero replies and minimal reads- :o

Not like our wonderful forum eh- by now if I'd done the same on here I'd have had at least a handful or sarcastic comments... and maybe some pointers/offers of help

The difference is night and day

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Post by mr wilks » Fri Jun 24, 2022 9:52 am

Vast knowledge base on this forum , always worth posting your issue on here .
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Post by TheDan » Fri Jun 24, 2022 9:52 am

If she's really struggling with her Golf, maybe she should try her hand at Croquet? :poke:

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Post by pvr » Fri Jun 24, 2022 10:28 am

As Andy mentioned, I have had Golfs since 1983 (no diesel though) and I am sure many others have those.
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Post by bigwinn » Fri Jun 24, 2022 10:43 am

Good shout all- thanks
TheDan wrote: Fri Jun 24, 2022 9:52 am If she's really struggling with her Golf, maybe she should try her hand at Croquet? :poke:
See- thats what I'm talking about!

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Post by Zulu4 » Fri Jun 24, 2022 11:04 am

I have got VCDS if you need to do any diagnostics or coding Stuart.
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Post by plenty » Fri Jun 24, 2022 11:32 am

That's 'cos Z4 owners are old and still using old-fashioned forums. Everyone else has moved over to these new-fangled social networks :D

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Post by Zedebee » Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:15 pm

Zulu4 wrote: Fri Jun 24, 2022 11:04 am I have got VD if you need to do any diagnosis Stuart.
Just to show I can be as childish as some other members on here.
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Post by bigwinn » Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:18 pm

Zedebee wrote: Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:15 pm
Zulu4 wrote: Fri Jun 24, 2022 11:04 am I have got VD if you need to do any diagnosis Stuart.
Just to show I can be as childish as some other members on here.
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Post by bigwinn » Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:19 pm

plenty wrote: Fri Jun 24, 2022 11:32 am That's 'cos Z4 owners are old and still using old-fashioned forums. Everyone else has moved over to these new-fangled social networks :D
I think I’m officially old then

How do the yoof do it now? TikTok?

I have to admit I went down a TikTok hole a while back and lost 3 hours so…
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Post by bigwinn » Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:20 pm

Zedebee wrote: Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:15 pm
Zulu4 wrote: Fri Jun 24, 2022 11:04 am I have got VD if you need to do any diagnosis Stuart.
Just to show I can be as childish as some other members on here.
I still have a Finbarr Saunders double entendre moment every time someone quotes VAG for that particular manufacturer
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Post by Zedebee » Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:23 pm

bigwinn wrote: Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:20 pm
Zedebee wrote: Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:15 pm
Zulu4 wrote: Fri Jun 24, 2022 11:04 am I have got VD if you need to do any diagnosis Stuart.
Just to show I can be as childish as some other members on here.
I still have a Finbarr Saunders double entendre moment every time someone quotes VAG for that particular manufacturer
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Post by plenty » Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:30 pm

bigwinn wrote: Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:19 pm
How do the yoof do it now? TikTok?
Not exactly the yoof but for most marques Facebook is a much better source of immediate advice if you're stuck and need help. I however am also grateful this this forum is a notable exception.

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Post by buzyg » Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:31 pm

I have tried a few car forums, over the years. FCUK was pretty good. Though a little officious. There was an official annual dinner etc, not for me, though I enjoyed the chat. Then the Mazda MPS forum. Good bunch of lads I organised I few runs out, but that one moved to FB, not a place I frequent unless forced to. The Z4 forum though somehow outshines them all. Despite having me aboard. :D :driving: :thumbsup:
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Post by Pondrew » Fri Jun 24, 2022 10:01 pm

plenty wrote: Fri Jun 24, 2022 11:32 am That's 'cos Z4 owners are old and still using old-fashioned forums. Everyone else has moved over to these new-fangled social networks
Exactly that. But it's not just the demographic; roughly 45-65 on here from what I've seen. For some reason, which I can't work out, the majority of people who regularly frequent this forum are 'like-minded', ie don't take this place, or life in general I presume, too seriously. Generally people are helpful and generous with their knowledge; basically just decent everyday people.

I have started to frequent another BMW forum which has a lot of 'oneupmanship' going on and there are a LOT of arguments. It's OK but not a patch on this place.

The web is littered with 'empty room' forums, still hanging on with no-one around cos everybody's moved onto facebook pages. It's actually quite sad.

The Golf R forum is pretty healthy still, though.
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