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Number 6
Mud Obsessed
Joined: 11 Jul 2004
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Location: Worcester
1995 Toyota Landcruiser
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 Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 1:23 pm Post subject: Landcruiser (and maybe Surf etc) forum
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I'm tinkering with the idea of putting together a Landcruiser (but could also include Surf, etc) technical archive and message board.
Along similar lines to the Suzukitech board that I've run for a couple of years now (www.suzukitech.org). There'll be a web site, forum and a store of downloads of manuals, articles, tips, tricks, etc.
The test site is live now at www.landcruisers.org
Before I spend too much time, effort and cash on this does anyone think it would be a good idea? Would anyone use it?
Thanks for your time.
Pete
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Kitesurf
Difflock Royalty
Joined: 28 Feb 2005
Odometer: 14197
Location: Luton, Beds
1994 Toyota Surf
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| Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 1:33 pm Post subject:
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There is already a very popular Surf forum at www.hiluxsurf.co.uk with a huge amount of members. If it going to along the lines of Suzukitech and strictly technical you may be onto something.
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Number 6
Mud Obsessed
Joined: 11 Jul 2004
Odometer: 5448
Location: Worcester
1995 Toyota Landcruiser
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| Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 1:41 pm Post subject:
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OK thanks for that pointer, although I'm envisiging a mainly Landcruiser oriented content.
Pete
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peter_w
Off-Road Guru
Joined: 22 Jan 2003
Odometer: 1033
Location: SW Scotland
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| Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 6:56 pm Post subject: Lancruiser "site" proposal
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Hi,
I wish you well with your proposal. I too, have spent a bit of time on the site to which Phil refers. In my view the surf site is good (due to the extraordinary efforts of about a dozen major contributors)and only let down (as most are) by some of those participating on occasion. These people wish to gain a fast answer to a tricky problem which they prolly have no expertise or desire to solve THEMSELVES but merely wish to use any information to try to resolve an external issue. I have in mind that pertaining when they have received a technical quote from a motor repairer which is beyond their means and gives rise to a belief they should try a DIY fix...
The unresolved issue is one of FAQ's.....
The psyche of the human being means most have a need to BLOG and dont want to follow a list of probabilities relating to someone else's motor. Yes, they want to gain a personal diagnosis...The problem then is, most people do not recognise the best advice from the cheapest...IMHO
Peter (yes another one)
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johnmcc
Mud Obsessed
Joined: 23 Jun 2002
Odometer: 7754
Location: Norfolk
1994 Toyota Landcruiser
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| Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 8:10 pm Post subject:
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Good idea. I've emailed you at the address on the site. Good luck
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Kitesurf
Difflock Royalty
Joined: 28 Feb 2005
Odometer: 14197
Location: Luton, Beds
1994 Toyota Surf
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| Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 8:58 pm Post subject:
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This one seems busy-ish. 850 members. It might just have filled the niche.
http://www.tlocuk.co.uk/forums/
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ray dadd
Just got MTs
Joined: 20 Dec 2004
Odometer: 139
Location: stourbridge
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| Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 9:21 pm Post subject:
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oh well pete .
mind you mate you can still open it anyways and then you can do all the moderating and no one can complain 
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Damian
Mud Obsessed
Joined: 12 Jun 2002
Odometer: 8838
Location: Bolton, a town far, far away....
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| Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 9:54 pm Post subject:
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Then there's: http://www.landcruiser-rocks.co.uk/ But then how many LR forums are there........?
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Number 6
Mud Obsessed
Joined: 11 Jul 2004
Odometer: 5448
Location: Worcester
1995 Toyota Landcruiser
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| Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 10:39 pm Post subject:
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Very funny Ray!
Pete
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gensetsteve
Just got MTs
Joined: 23 Jan 2005
Odometer: 311
Location: Hampshire
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| Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2006 8:01 pm Post subject: Re: Lancruiser "site" proposal
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| peter_w wrote: | Hi,
I wish you well with your proposal. I too, have spent a bit of time on the site to which Phil refers. In my view the surf site is good (due to the extraordinary efforts of about a dozen major contributors)and only let down (as most are) by some of those participating on occasion. These people wish to gain a fast answer to a tricky problem which they prolly have no expertise or desire to solve THEMSELVES but merely wish to use any information to try to resolve an external issue. I have in mind that pertaining when they have received a technical quote from a motor repairer which is beyond their means and gives rise to a belief they should try a DIY fix...
The unresolved issue is one of FAQ's.....
The psyche of the human being means most have a need to BLOG and dont want to follow a list of probabilities relating to someone else's motor. Yes, they want to gain a personal diagnosis...The problem then is, most people do not recognise the best advice from the cheapest...IMHO
Peter (yes another one) |
Peter
I am sure your right if I could understand what you mean. If I can help anyone passing the site I will If your changed to it 24/7 same goes
Steve
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