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Are many people on here a member? as I see you need to be one to access the site. As someone who would like to purchase an mk1/2 escort in the future, is it worth joining now? Basically are there many cars for sale on the foum? lol
mr freeze
10-07-2009, 15:58
every now & again one pops on but i'd say 90% of the members want to keep at least one of there rs's......;)
as above, very few cars being sold by members on there.
Most are links from ebay.
Good idea if you want to join to get info on a specific car for sale if it has been registered with the club.
Lots of model info on there and people always willing to help.
But if you want a mk2 then this is place to be.
morcheen
10-07-2009, 18:00
used to be allowed on the avo site until they threw non-members off without warning !
used to be allowed on the avo site until they threw non-members off without warning !
same old broken record from you
I was in the AVO club for about 10 years from the late 1980's upwards and they used to have a good mag with lots of cars for sale in it . Mind you that was before they all rusted away and before the internet/ebay etc was about . :rolleyes:
Frosticles
10-07-2009, 19:58
An Excellent club is AVO along with the RSOC. Highly recommended :)
morcheen
10-07-2009, 20:59
same old broken record from you
true ,but what a great move that was !
true ,but what a great move that was !
join the club and you will be able to go back on the forum that is paid for by the club
sutty234
11-07-2009, 11:07
dont bother.35 quid just to use the forum and get a magazine every now and again.go to shows.thats the best place to find a car.just ask the owner of the car you like if he wants to sell.most times they say no but one just might say yes or know of one thats for sale.
Frosticles
11-07-2009, 15:11
dont bother.35 quid just to use the forum and get a magazine every now and again.go to shows.thats the best place to find a car.just ask the owner of the car you like if he wants to sell.most times they say no but one just might say yes or know of one thats for sale.
It's that £35 quid that keeps the clubs afloat. If everyone had that attitude then there would be no AVO or RSOC for us to be part of. It really should be the "Being a part of it" rather than the selfish "What do I get out of it" like it used to be. :(:mad:
mr freeze
11-07-2009, 15:18
It's that £35 quid that keeps the clubs afloat. If everyone had that attitude then there would be no AVO or RSOC for us to be part of. It really should be the "Being a part of it" rather than the selfish "What do I get out of it" like it used to be. :(:mad:
agreed kev............
graham John
11-07-2009, 16:50
It's that £35 quid that keeps the clubs afloat. If everyone had that attitude then there would be no AVO or RSOC for us to be part of. It really should be the "Being a part of it" rather than the selfish "What do I get out of it" like it used to be. :(:mad:
you thinking of joining either Kev ? :D :D
;)
cheeRS
Rallyman72
11-07-2009, 19:13
But it isn't £35 - it is £25 annual subscription.
morcheen
12-07-2009, 11:16
could have just made some parts of the forum closed to non members and kept people going on the site with the good chance of them joining ,like some other clubs have done. to be not even told about what was going to happen was a very odd decision and was a snub to non members and not very inviting to trying to get them to join!
Gotta agree with morcheen really , having the forum open to the general public would surley attract extra members in the long run . Plus if it's members only it wil only have 10 people on it !!!!!! :D
Frosticles
12-07-2009, 11:52
Gotta agree with morcheen really , having the forum open to the general public would surley attract extra members in the long run . Plus if it's members only it wil only have 10 people on it !!!!!! :D
The forum is one of the benefits of being a member of AVO. I agree with it being members only. Too many freeloaders around these days. Why should joe public have the same access to all their cars/parts for sale, Technical information/expertise etc???
Surely being a member of the club should entitle you to these benefits and not everybody.
Saved myself £35 recently ..:o
Dave1800BDA
12-07-2009, 12:30
The forum is one of the benefits of being a member of AVO. I agree with it being members only. Too many freeloaders around these days. Why should joe public have the same access to all their cars/parts for sale, Technical information/expertise etc???
Surely being a member of the club should entitle you to these benefits and not everybody.
so should the RSOC adopt the same thing with their BB
Tbh everything you need to find out is usually on this site for the both marques
Frosticles
12-07-2009, 12:34
so should the RSOC adopt the same thing with their BB
Has been discussed. ;) The RSOC board has far too much info on display for non members to see at their will. Non-Members should only be allowed to view the main message board with all the technical info etc only available to members. The Full BB should be a perk of being a Full member of the club.
Lets be honest, with what this BB offers, you don't really need the other two boards.
I occasionally check the RSOC BB but got to say it is a very imature site, I think the latest mod with the scribble at the top only increases the drivel. I would lock it to members only full stop.
Used to be in the AVO club, found its mag's interesting reads if somewhat thin. BB was decent I would say .
Afraid my membership of RSOC lapsed at the start of this month, first time I haven't had a club mag through the door in over 20 years and I'm struggling :(:o
TR7 BB is shite :D
cheers, Paul
Tbh everything you need to find out is usually on this site for the both marques
here here - and with none of the petty gripe'ing (sp) that goes on on both the other sites
oldskooljoe
12-07-2009, 14:08
TR7 BB is shite :D
cheers, Paul
:D
here here - and with none of the petty gripe'ing (sp) that goes on on both the other sites
stop gripe'ing :D
Mexicomark
12-07-2009, 14:34
I wasn't going to bother replying, but here goes.
To answer the original question of joining the AVO club to see what cars are for sale.
My advice would be to either ring or email the model registrar of the particular car you would be interested in owning.
Their contact info is available to non members on the website.
Member or not you will get friendly advice & pointed in the direction of any cars for sale.
If there isn't anything that is of interest at that moment in time, the registrars will keep a note of your number & ring you back should a car come up for sale.
Then after you have purhased your car there is still no obligation for you to become a member.
That is entirley up to you as an Idividual.
I'll be totally honest & say that I thought the AVO club didn't have anything to offer me at times & didn't necessarily agree with descisions of the committee.
As for non members expecting something from the club, you will get all the help & advice you need from the committee, but you will not get a free message board, I wasn't a member at the time the board went members only.
The reason I renewed was I felt I had something to offer other members & felt a position on the committee would also give me a chance to put some of my knowledge & experience of Mk1 Escorts to good use.
As part of my role with in the club I'm also a moderator on the AVO message board, which I'd say is as busy now as it has ever been.
As a Moderator I'd have to say the most that usually needs doing is moving posts to the correct section on the board.
All the posts that used to cause hassle usually came from the non members who seemed to give the members & committee a hard time.
I'd say 80% of the AVO committee are visitors to this forum & I guess 50% are regular posters on here.
So yes there is a lot of info available here, but the AVO message board is obviously Mk1 specific.
I joined the AVO Club recently since I'm wanting to return to Mk1 ownership and wanted to be able to benefit from an organisation that even Ford of Britain acknowledges to be a leading authority on these cars.
Since I joined, its members and registrars have been friendly and immensely supportive in answering the barrage of questions I've had and providing information on cars I've been interested in where possible, especially when it comes to that thorny question of originality.
Rallyman72
12-07-2009, 20:41
I've been a member for about 14 years now, club is very different now compared to a few years ago. I find it a lot more friendly now and the wealth of knowledge and skills is immense.
they are a great bunch of guys these days prepared to muck in and help each other even to the point of helping with the physical work in a rebuild - my belief is that the membership fee of £25 is good value especially compared to other single marque clubs.
Thanks for the replies guys. Very helpful :D
ModenaRS2
12-07-2009, 22:30
Thanks for the replies guys. Very helpful :D
The membership forms are available here:
www.avoclub.com (http://www.avoclub.com)
Currently a member of RSOC (but for how long i'm not sure) there very bias on newer cars (focus etc.)
AVO club seem very pick'y (snobbery some might say) MK1's only!! although this not the case!
This site seems to be the best, good mix of cars inc rally cars(which it's all about).
At the end of the day i own my MK2 because there great cars, which make you smile........ who needs a club? enjoy
who needs a club? enjoy
am sure you was after a club to join for chatsworth rally show a few months back:rolleyes:
AVO club seem very pick'y ...................... MK1's only!!
very observant sir :p
am sure you was after a club to join for chatsworth rally show a few months back:rolleyes:
Good turn you had!!! NOT:p
Your club should be a bit more open, weve all FORD:D
Good turn you had!!! NOT:p
Your club should be a bit more open, weve all FORD:D
whilst we are at it let let in all cars to the avo club,we're all cars at the end of the day:freak:
very observant sir :p
They didn't just make MK1's 'sir'
Maybe this site is the same old s--t
whilst we are at it let let in all cars to the avo club,we're all cars at the end of the day:freak:
what?
why is it so hard to under stand that the avo club is just for avo built cars,why would they want to open it to all fords
why is it so hard to under stand that the avo club is just for avo built cars,why would they want to open it to all fords
My 1975 RS1800 was built at AVO:)
But still not good enough for you boy's:confused:
They didn't just make MK1's 'sir'
Maybe this site is the same old s--t
only if you want it to be son, or you could just chill, relax and most of all enjoy what this site has to offer to all us ford fans
whilst we are at it let let in all cars to the avo club,we're all cars at the end of the day:freak:
Peugeot 309 git ? :rolleyes:
Peugeot 309 git ? :rolleyes:
yea why not,might keep yoda happy
Frosticles
13-07-2009, 12:04
Currently a member of RSOC (but for how long i'm not sure) there very bias on newer cars (focus etc.)
Obviously don't get involved much then. :confused::confused: In the RSOC, The Chairman has a MK2, The Web Master has a MK2, The treasurer has a MK2, I have a MK2, The editor has a MK1,
If you ever took the time to come to the Nottingham Group meet then you would see that there are a LOT of MK1's and 2's there instead of sitting behind a computer screen moaning about how bad the clubs are.
Obviously don't get involved much then. :confused::confused: In the RSOC, The Chairman has a MK2, The Web Master has a MK2, The treasurer has a MK2, I have a MK2, The editor has a MK1,
If you ever took the time to come to the Nottingham Group meet then you would see that there are a LOT of MK1's and 2's there instead of sitting behind a computer screen moaning about how bad the clubs are.
because its easier to moan than get out there and do somthing
you only get out of a club what you put in
mr freeze
13-07-2009, 12:27
you only get out of a club what you put in
:salute::salute:
My 1975 RS1800 was built at AVO:)
But still not good enough for you boy's:confused:
lol , Check mate to YOD4 !!!!! :D
Obviously don't get involved much then. :confused::confused: In the RSOC, The Chairman has a MK2, The Web Master has a MK2, The treasurer has a MK2, I have a MK2, The editor has a MK1,
5!!!:cool: Must pop down:):)
graham John
13-07-2009, 18:10
Obviously don't get involved much then. :confused::confused: In the RSOC, The Chairman has a MK2, The Web Master has a MK2, The treasurer has a MK2, I have a MK2, The editor has a MK1,
If you ever took the time to come to the Nottingham Group meet then you would see that there are a LOT of MK1's and 2's there instead of sitting behind a computer screen moaning about how bad the clubs are.
oi !
:whistle:
cheeRS
steven f
13-07-2009, 19:07
avo is the best site for the best cars NO MK2 RUBBISH ON THERE OR PLASTIC FRONTS :p:p:p:p:p
morcheen
13-07-2009, 19:23
how many different types qualify to go on the avo site ?
morcheen
13-07-2009, 19:31
how many different types qualify to go on the avo site ?
types of car,not people,but maybe that too :p
Frosticles
13-07-2009, 19:49
oi !
:whistle:
cheeRS
Sorry, But I've never seen your car move :rolleyes:
Ok, Our beloved President has a MK2 as well.;)
RS2000CUSTOM
13-07-2009, 19:50
Maybe this site is the same old s--t
Well I dont make you or anyone else stay on here so it cant be that S**T now can it ? :mad:
And as for some RS1800's being built at AVO I think you will find only their first shell and original I.D. Tag was issued via AVO - lol
Most have had more reincarnations than triggers brush so maybe AVO should have a Triggers Brush Award
Dave1800BDA
13-07-2009, 20:01
Maybe this site is the same old s--t
:(
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Just testing the water;)
sutty234
13-07-2009, 20:30
i was in the market for a mk1 rs or a lotus cortina.i used both forums(the lotus cortina register and avo site) in my search for a car.all of a sudden i was booted off the avo site for not being a member.far enough but no warning was like being to to f##k off.i eventually bought a mk1 rs2000 but still chose to join and pay to use the lcr website as we were well warned in advance that SOME areas of the site would be members only.but no way would i join the avo club even if it was free.i may soften in the future and join but this site is excellent and i like the people on it and especially the people that run it and the thankless task (sometimes) that i`m sure it is.
but this site is excellent and i like the people on it and especially the people that run it and the thankless task (sometimes) that i`m sure it is.
Cheers mate, sometimes I think I am running the TR section of this BB single handedly :D:D
morcheen
13-07-2009, 21:08
i was in the market for a mk1 rs or a lotus cortina.i used both forums(the lotus cortina register and avo site) in my search for a car.all of a sudden i was booted off the avo site for not being a member.far enough but no warning was like being to to f##k off.i eventually bought a mk1 rs2000 but still chose to join and pay to use the lcr website as we were well warned in advance that SOME areas of the site would be members only.but no way would i join the avo club even if it was free.i may soften in the future and join but this site is excellent and i like the people on it and especially the people that run it and the thankless task (sometimes) that i`m sure it is.
sums up how i feel too;) but i have lotus cortinas,no avo cars at the moment, but have an escort twincam in the pipeline :D
graham John
13-07-2009, 21:37
Sorry, But I've never seen your car move :rolleyes:
some say the same about your's , well, move under its own steam anyway,:cat:
Trailer queeens R us :D
cheeRS
Frosticles
13-07-2009, 21:38
some say the same about your's , well, move under its own steam anyway,:cat:
Trailer queeens R us :D
cheeRS
Oh the cheek............:o
When I sold my Mexico I only advertised it on the AVO board, as I felt there was more chance of it going to someone who would finish it, and I wouldn't end up seeing it being broken on e-bay a few weeks later.
I've seen a couple of cars only advertised on the AVO board, and plenty of spares too.
There's also the club spares as well, which can work out much cheaper for members (centre consoles being a good example).
Are many people on here a member? as I see you need to be one to access the site. As someone who would like to purchase an mk1/2 escort in the future, is it worth joining now? Basically are there many cars for sale on the foum? lol
Yes, imo it's the number one club to be a member of if you have an AVO car or are interested in buying one (that's why it's called the AVO CLUB OWNERS CLUB).
For the record, for the people asking, if you have something different to an AVO car, the clue is in the name of the club... i.e the Golf GTi club doesn't have many Wartburg Knight owners in the club! That said, we welcome anyone with any car as Associate members - Even Wartburgs!
Regarding the closed to members message board (yawn!). The thing is, you can please some of the people some of the time but never all of the people all of the time, so the AVO committee decided to try and please the ones who pay to keep the club going - it's members. (that was at the end of 2007 btw!)
We also have a members only policy on club spares too and that got a few complaints - hey ho!
One last point. If all you require from a club is a good message board, and you want to save money, there are several very good free ones to use, this one is the best by far... ;)
morcheen
14-07-2009, 18:10
it's not the fact that you have to be a member to go on the site but the way people were booted off without warning. those in charge must have had a meeting to decide this clever move !:eek:
Again cheers for all the replies guys :D
4 pages off my first thread. I bet everybodys excited to see what my next thread will be about lol :p:D
Dave1800BDA
14-07-2009, 18:47
Again cheers for all the replies guys :D
4 pages off my first thread. I bet everybodys excited to see what my next thread will be about lol :p:D
:D
hurry up, next one please:)
steven f
14-07-2009, 19:21
Again cheers for all the replies guys :D
4 pages off my first thread. I bet everybodys excited to see what my next thread will be about lol :p:D
good subject to start
are re-shelled cars still classed as original cars :D:D:D:D
Frosticles
14-07-2009, 19:25
good subject to start
are re-shelled cars still classed as original cars :D:D:D:D
:sleepy1:
it's not the fact that you have to be a member to go on the site but the way people were booted off without warning. those in charge must have had a meeting to decide this clever move !:eek:
Yes, that's right it was a very clever move cos the board is so nice and friendly nowadays. Another bonus was that the people who were going to join actually did (those who didn't join never would anyway, so the pap about not joining once we made it members only just doesn't wash!).
Anyway, after over 18 months, I'd have thought you'd have got over it... You must really miss us!
morcheen
14-07-2009, 21:56
anyone that made a decision like that i would not want to be associated with anyway thanks :) hope you have fun in your elite club :) i wouldn't give them the time of day ever ,but it's all about the cars for me and not the people :p
mr freeze
14-07-2009, 22:09
anyone that made a decision like that i would not want to be associated with anyway thanks i wouldn't give them the time of day ever ,but it's all about the cars for me and not the people :p
who do you refer too then.......??? the committee...! ! !
because most it not all of them come on this site & you've probably talked to them as well so don't you think your being abit hypocritical ......
ModenaRS2
14-07-2009, 23:39
Bored, bored, bored:p
The sad thing is that without any clubs revenue you can not put on shows and therefore you can not find cars, buy parts enjoy the day etc.
If you do not want to be part of a club then fine, do your own thing.
The best gathering of MK1 and Mk2 Escorts I ever see is at AVO National Day and RSOC meets.
I applaud this site for running with no membership revenue but the second you put on shows and print magazines etc you need money because the costs hit you hard.
The AVO Club is a great club if you join you will see, but to sum up and I know it has been said and is cheesy, but "you only get out what you put in"
I hope everyone that uses this site reflects on the efforts it takes and hope that when you stop moaning you think about how much you are a minority. I would gladly pay to use this site and the rewards of being a member of the AVO site are very good. (Cheap parts etc)
Nothing so large as a computer to hide behind:rolleyes:
It seems pretty simple to me . As some people on here were booted off the AVO club forum without warning it's just got their backs up a bit . I can see their point as it's a bit rude , perhaps the AVO club should have sent out a message to non-members before doing that instead of just doing it . I'm sure that they would have received much better press elsewhere if they had used some manners in the first place . :)
I’m an AVO member on the other side of the world (well I will be again when they get around to processing my renewal) and have only managed to get to a couple of AVO national days but have always found all the guys there more than helpful and very friendly.
From my experience of clubs and voluntary organisations in general it is mostly a thankless job and I’m sure this applies to the AVO committee as well.
Perhaps the change in policy about the forum wasn’t handled as well as it could have been but the answer is simple - build a bridge and get over it. Life is too short and there are more important things to worry about.
If you’re into Mk 1 RS Escorts then it’s a great club to belong to.
steven f
15-07-2009, 07:07
Bored, bored, bored:p
The sad thing is that without any clubs revenue you can not put on shows and therefore you can not find cars, buy parts enjoy the day etc.
If you do not want to be part of a club then fine, do your own thing.
The best gathering of MK1 and Mk2 Escorts I ever see is at AVO National Day and RSOC meets.
I applaud this site for running with no membership revenue but the second you put on shows and print magazines etc you need money because the costs hit you hard.
The AVO Club is a great club if you join you will see, but to sum up and I know it has been said and is cheesy, but "you only get out what you put in"
I hope everyone that uses this site reflects on the efforts it takes and hope that when you stop moaning you think about how much you are a minority. I would gladly pay to use this site and the rewards of being a member of the AVO site are very good. (Cheap parts etc)
Nothing so large as a computer to hide behind:rolleyes:
mosthe world is full of moaners so you will never please everybody no matter what you do
as an outsider the moaners dont own a mk1 anyway
so just to sum up,
to ues the avo board you pay, stop being tight its a good club and possibly worth it..
this is the best escort related site used by the "some" of the most informative and helpful felas you will ever meet..
frosty's car is a trailer queen
steven f, im sure you can join once your reshelled mk1 is finished..
and the avo board kicked us all off in 07. get over it for gods sake!!!
o yeah, and is graham johns mk2 infact a very good cardboard cut out????:D
steven f, im sure you can join once your reshelled mk1 is finished..
ooooooooouch !!!!!! That's a bit low considering that 99% of them are "Triggers Brooms" anyway . :D
your joking:eek:
i once heard a rumour that ford swopped id's from shells that were smashed up as well, that cant be true:D
steven f
15-07-2009, 09:55
your joking:eek:
i once heard a rumour that ford swopped id's from shells that were smashed up as well, that cant be true:D
its all bollocks about original cars and reg numbers cos DVLA own all the numbers anyway :eek::eek::eek:
sutty234
15-07-2009, 14:45
tee hee.love it.so i am a moaner and the avo club is full of genuises.fair enough.oh and i hide behind a computer.now i really want to join the avo club as all the myths have been dis-spelled.its £35 quid to join which i would rather put in a one armed bandit at least i might get something back:p
graham John
15-07-2009, 15:02
anyone seen Morrissey ?
cheeRS
sutty234
15-07-2009, 15:16
anyone seen Morrissey ?
cheeRS
i saw him in 1985 ish at the manchester apollo.good concert.
its £35 quid to join which i would rather put in a one armed bandit at least i might get something back:p
come on what do you get for your £35:confused:
1- website (for members only) with lots of advice, needs cash to run
2- avo national day (which has to be paid for) for its members
3- national day which has to be organised and most of the members it not all give up thier valuable FREE time to put on a great show for you
4- active members sorting out stands at shows (all year round) for its members
6- club spares to help the members out with thier cars, making hard to get bits
7-club mag for its members?? not sure if they do still have one but that would need cash to produce and members free time again to make it happen
8-............................ any more
i'm not an avo member or an avo fan but there are a good few on here that are, they give up thier own free time and sometimes money out of thier own pocket to run the club, petrol money and paying for tickets so on,
so really £35 is an absolute rip off and you get **** all back for it!!!!
no i don't think so, its a fair deal, £35 for all that
Frosticles
15-07-2009, 16:54
they give up thier own free time and sometimes money out of thier own pocket to run the club, petrol money and paying for tickets so on,
so really £35 is an absolute rip off and you get **** all back for it!!!!
no i don't think so, its a fair deal, £35 for all that
Same as the RSOC Shame some people don't realise this. If they were prepared to contribute to the running of a club then they might think twice before bleeting like a spoilt child.
Rallyman72
15-07-2009, 19:38
For Christ sake do you lot listen (it seems you cannot read) :)
IT'S NOT £35
IT IS £25 A YEAR
In the first year there is a joining fee of £5 as a one off cost.
Ha ha , FPMSL at the maths on here !!!!! :D
plentysideways
15-07-2009, 19:56
For Christ sake do you lot listen (it seems you cannot read) :)
IT'S NOT £35
IT IS £25 A YEAR
In the first year there is a joining fee of £5 as a one off cost.
I'd put the price up if I were the AVO owners club. Everyone seems willing to pay £35 a year! LOL LOL
mr freeze
15-07-2009, 20:03
I'd put the price up if I were the AVO owners club. Everyone seems willing to pay £35 a year! LOL LOL
:hahaha::hahaha::hahaha::hahaha:
come on what do you get for your £35:confused:
1- website (for members only) with lots of advice, needs cash to run
2- avo national day (which has to be paid for) for its members
3- national day which has to be organised and most of the members it not all give up thier valuable FREE time to put on a great show for you
4- active members sorting out stands at shows (all year round) for its members
6- club spares to help the members out with thier cars, making hard to get bits
7-club mag for its members?? not sure if they do still have one but that would need cash to produce and members free time again to make it happen
8-............................ any more
i'm not an avo member or an avo fan but there are a good few on here that are, they give up thier own free time and sometimes money out of thier own pocket to run the club, petrol money and paying for tickets so on,
so really £35 is an absolute rip off and you get **** all back for it!!!!
no i don't think so, its a fair deal, £35 for all that
£25 :eek: fcuk me thats an even bigger rip off:rolleyes:
But it isn't £35 - it is £25 annual subscription.
I've been a member for about 14 years now, club is very different now compared to a few years ago. I find it a lot more friendly now and the wealth of knowledge and skills is immense.
they are a great bunch of guys these days prepared to muck in and help each other even to the point of helping with the physical work in a rebuild - my belief is that the membership fee of £25 is good value especially compared to other single marque clubs.
For Christ sake do you lot listen (it seems you cannot read) :)
IT'S NOT £35
IT IS £25 A YEAR
In the first year there is a joining fee of £5 as a one off cost.
yep £25:D:D and there is a quarterly mag too:cool:, great value
http://www.avoclub.com/
sutty234
15-07-2009, 20:43
QUARTERLY!!!how do i join?i`ve changed my mind:D
look it was simple...they could have given none members some notice or they could have made some of the site members only like the for sale and spares etc.that way mr public can go on the site and if he likes what he sees join.making the whole site private does not encourage new members as they get to see nothing other details how to slash out £30.easy really thats how the lotus cortina forum works.
as for this being a boring topic check out the replies and views.
i love you all really:camp:
plentysideways
15-07-2009, 21:22
But is it £25 for a calender year or for one twelve month period, ie July 09 to July 2020?:whistle:
morcheen
15-07-2009, 21:38
It seems pretty simple to me . As some people on here were booted off the AVO club forum without warning it's just got their backs up a bit . I can see their point as it's a bit rude , perhaps the AVO club should have sent out a message to non-members before doing that instead of just doing it . I'm sure that they would have received much better press elsewhere if they had used some manners in the first place . :)
that's all that needed to be done,but they took the boot them out without warning route. odd :rolleyes:
yep £25:D:D and there is a quarterly mag too:cool:, great value
http://www.avoclub.com/
To be honest it does sound good value:eek:
i must try harder not to be so grumpy:)
It seems pretty simple to me . As some people on here were booted off the AVO club forum without warning it's just got their backs up a bit . I can see their point as it's a bit rude , perhaps the AVO club should have sent out a message to non-members before doing that instead of just doing it . I'm sure that they would have received much better press elsewhere if they had used some manners in the first place . :)
that's all that needed to be done,but they took the boot them out without warning route. odd :rolleyes:
So, let me get this straight. As well as orgnanising the local shows, sorting an excellent national day with lots of guest clubs and groups and of course the special guests and traders (we even make sure the sun shines!), getting in articals and editing the magazine, buying the spares, selling the spares, writing to all the members, writing to all the popular classic car magazines, looking after the website, sorting the club accounts, making sure the Companies House returns, MSA fees, FBHVC fees etc. are all on time, driving hundreds of miles each year to meetings, sitting at said meetings and discussing how best to move the club forward, dealing with members phone calls, sorting membership renewals, enroling new members, plus many more mundane tasks we perform for the good of the club and its members - all freely given with no financial gain whatsoever - you also expect us to have good manners and inform people who aren't even in the club what we intend to do on our members website, just to keep them happy?
My God, you non-members don't expect much of a club you prefer not to join do you?
look it was simple...they could have given none members some notice or they could have made some of the site members only like the for sale and spares etc.that way mr public can go on the site and if he likes what he sees join.making the whole site private does not encourage new members as they get to see nothing other details how to slash out £30.easy really thats how the lotus cortina forum works.
Give notice? Yeah right, and you would have just said "Oh thanks for letting us know, that's very well mannered of you chaps, carry on!" wouldn't you?
There is plenty of access on the website for non-members, in fact non-members have access to ALL of it! It's only the forum that's members only, so I really can't see your point (unless you just want to use the site for your own needs and then laugh at the club for letting you get it for free - like several people did!)
As for not encouraging new members (as previously stated): Membership applications actually went up once the forum went members only - so again, I can't see your point.
The thing is guys, you seem to believe the club and its committee should be accountable to and run the club how people who aren't members, who don't contribute one penny piece to the upkeep of the club, feel it should be run... OK, I'll try not to be rude but to be blunt:
THAT'S NOT HOW IT WORKS, SO GET OVER IT!
:bootyshake:
I think it will kick off again now - good eh? :D
steven f
16-07-2009, 07:09
I think MK1 owners should get free membership and all the non owners should pay membership :):):)
mr freeze
16-07-2009, 08:23
I think it will kick off again now - good eh? :D
:whistle::whistle:
your terrable steve ....;)
Good manners from an organised club is paramount . Just booting people off a forum without warning or without a notice posted on the website is dam right rude . :mad: It would have took 2mins to post up a thread saying that after a certain date all non-paying website members would be exculded . Simple , quick and yet polite . ;)
Give notice? Yeah right, and you would have just said "Oh thanks for letting us know, that's very well mannered of you chaps, carry on!" wouldn't you?
I think I already addressed your desire for information above... 2 minutes to make the post and a further 18 months trying to make you understand why...
IT'S A CLUB RUN FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF (GUESS WHO?)... IT'S MEMBERS!
lol , well learn some manners next time and then you won't have people moaning about it 5 years later !!!!! :D
morcheen
16-07-2009, 18:50
smudger you should go into politics :p superb missing the point replys,i look forward to more.nice of you to presume what the booted off would have done :salute:
Frosticles
16-07-2009, 19:16
Bored now.
we could see how big this thread could get:) see if it can get more posts than GJ's black beast:D
graham John
16-07-2009, 20:11
we could see how big this thread could get:) see if it can get more posts than GJ's black beast:D
plenty of torque going on here...........:rolleyes:
:D
cheeRS
Bored? Well stop clicking the link then Kevin! :p
Politics? That's a good idea - Hows about a retrospective announcement, I'm all for keeping people happy...
ANNOUNCEMENT TO ALL NON-MEMBERS
From Jan 1st 2008, the AVO forum will be members only. We would like to thank all non-members for their contributions over the past 12 months and suggest that if you wish to continue posting on the forum, join the club.
Many apologies for the slight delay in posting this announcement.
plenty of torque going on here...........:rolleyes:
:D
cheeRSreliable torque:D
mr freeze
16-07-2009, 20:43
Bored? Well stop clicking the link then Kevin! :p
Politics? That's a good idea - Hows about a retrospective announcement, I'm all for keeping people happy...
ANNOUNCEMENT TO ALL NON-MEMBERS
From Jan 1st 2008, the AVO forum will be members only. We would like to thank all non-members for their contributions over the past 12 months and suggest that if you wish to continue posting on the forum, join the club.
Many apologies for the slight delay in posting this announcement.
did this go out using a first or second class stamp steve .....:D
Frosticles
16-07-2009, 20:47
we could see how big this thread could get:) see if it can get more posts than GJ's black beast:D
He strings his thread out on purpose :rolleyes:
Bored? Well stop clicking the link then Kevin! :p.
LOL, It's compulsive viewing when people just don't get it. ;)
did this go out using a first or second class stamp steve .....:D
I'm a politician remember - I couldn't possibly comment! :p
mr freeze
16-07-2009, 20:49
I'm a politician remember - I couldn't possibly comment! :p
:eek::eek: now that would be a first ...........;)
I'm a politician remember - I couldn't possibly comment! :p
are you the one with a moat ? :confused:
are you the one with a goat ? :confused:
Naa, the goat died, I've got a hamster now! ;)
Frosticles
16-07-2009, 20:55
Naa, the goat died, I've got a hamster now! ;)
Is his name Hammy?
http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2007/09_03/HamsterREX_468x362.jpg
Frosticles
16-07-2009, 20:59
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/frosticles/Hammy-Hamster-Volume-4.jpg
Is his name Hammy?
Don't be silly - He's called Cedric, in memory of the goat (William)
Frosticles
16-07-2009, 21:04
Don't be silly - He's called Cedric, in memory of the goat (William)
Was the goat Mr Gruff?
morcheen
16-07-2009, 21:08
ANNOUNCEMENT TO ALL NON-MEMBERS
From Jan 1st 2008, the AVO forum will be members only. We would like to thank all non-members for their contributions over the past 12 months and suggest that if you wish to continue posting on the forum, join the club.
Many apologies for the slight delay in posting this announcement.[/quote]
better late than never,look how easy it was .you might even get a trophy :salute:
you got nothing else to talk about??
modena green
16-07-2009, 23:22
Was the goat Mr Gruff?
think i saw him the other day crossing a rickety rackety bridge;)
Was the goat Mr Gruff?
I told you, his name was William - Billy to his friends. I never asked him his surname but now you mention it...
Anyway, looks like I'm a diplomat now as well as a politician - all things to all men (and hamsters of course). :)
steven f
17-07-2009, 00:54
please keep this topic on the correct subject
moaning about the AVO club :):):):)
Sounds like jealousy to me... Just cos your hamster won't have owt to do with you doesn't mean you have to spoil it for others!
http://www.petpress.com/wp-content/uploads/image/2007/07/cute-hamster.jpg
Anyway, I never moaned about the AVO OC - I think they are great! :)
graham John
17-07-2009, 17:06
Why does it involve him all of a sudden...............:eek:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1b/Richard_Hammond.jpg/180px-Richard_Hammond.jpg (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Richard_Hammond.jpg)
cheeRS
plentysideways
08-02-2010, 21:12
Does anyone know if the avo club include any body panels amongst their spares scheme?
No, they don't stock panels.
Stringpants
09-02-2010, 21:09
I missed this the first time....
A great read.....
I think that the AVO OC is a great club...
Run by members...for members and run very well.
£30 for initial membership is a bargain.
So much real helpful advice, physical help when you need it and a great bunch of real like minded people.
Long live the AVO OC.
Russ.
http://www.petpress.com/wp-content/uploads/image/2007/07/cute-hamster.jpg
wow - surely that pic should be in the mens room :D
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