Pikey009 Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Hi all, been a on here for quite a while now and have noticed the Club is just dying. There doesn’t seem to be much activity at all, especially from admin. Why is it that I tried to list three items on Thursday evening and they still haven’t been authorised? Yes I can put them on eBay etc but wanted to offer them on here first. So what am I paying membership for? This place really needs some life breathing in to it before it shuts down. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Approved for you bud. As to it being dead here your right it is which is a massive shame as used to be buzzing on here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted October 18, 2022 Author Share Posted October 18, 2022 Thanks mate. I know, such a shame but seems everything’s shifted to Facebook now, must just be a sign of the times I guess. as the market has dried up and most cars are either going for silly money or getting exported overseas there’s not much opportunity for new builds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
burty Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 Agree I still post etc and check daily The Facebook format is shocking for car builds etc and if there's any issues it's always a link to this site people need to start using this site again Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shorty Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 Wtf? Been away a few years (quite a few to be fair) whats going on?? Where is every one? This club was like a massive community? Had the biggest turn out on a stand at several events back in the day!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted October 26, 2022 Author Share Posted October 26, 2022 I think times have just changed and people aren't really interested in build threads anymore. Also, as parts dry up and standard ish cars become rarer i guess there's less opportunity. The whole Jap scene is going the same way TBH. There's a gap in the market for starlet parts too I think. Intercoolers, full exhaust kits, brake kits, wheels that have the correct offset... Maybe it seems like a big gap to us but there's not enough money in it for companies to be interested. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shorty Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 Shame really. I did see a lot of traders are not here anymore. Guess its back to the pre internet days of building it in the garage and talking to your self haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SKINY Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Everyone is welcome on toyotagtturbo.com 🤓🤭 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
matty gt Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 (edited) Ya such a shame I've an epic build on here and while I've had 20 thousand views in the last year I've had about 10 comments makes he sad no body comments on the thread I've worked myself to the bone the past 3 years to afford this build 😢 nobody appreciates quality builds anymore mighten bother with updates to my build thread anymore Edited October 30, 2022 by matty gt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
burty Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 I always read them mate Mines same nobody replies But on facebook it's active and tbh I really don't know why same questions no build threads it's a proper flawed platform if people just made one comment a day this place would be on top form again Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shorty Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 On 10/29/2022 at 7:55 PM, SKINY said: Everyone is welcome on toyotagtturbo.com 🤓🤭 I've been in there years too 🫢 just always been a lurker. Was just a bit more active at events etc with ukso On 10/30/2022 at 12:21 PM, matty gt said: Ya such a shame I've an epic build on here and while I've had 20 thousand views in the last year I've had about 10 comments makes he sad no body comments on the thread I've worked myself to the bone the past 3 years to afford this build 😢 nobody appreciates quality builds anymore mighten bother with updates to my build thread anymore stick at it man, hopefully this place will slowly busy up with enough effort! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shorty Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 36 minutes ago, burty said: I always read them mate Mines same nobody replies But on facebook it's active and tbh I really don't know why same questions no build threads it's a proper flawed platform if people just made one comment a day this place would be on top form again Totally agree, fb is crap for car based club communities. forums are a much better platform, I think the issue is social media is the norm so people just gravitate to it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted October 31, 2022 Author Share Posted October 31, 2022 Yeah times have changed and seems like we are all dinosaurs now. I’m not on any social media other than car forums just can’t be doing with all the extra shit that comes with it. this site is a really good layout and really user friendly, has lots going for it compared with others. Having just sold the GT, I’ll keep logging in to see what’s going on if anything. Matty, your build is next level honestly, one of the best I’ve seen. But I know what you mean and stopping every two seconds to take a pic and log some info and then not receiving any interest is diss heartening Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shorty Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Just needs a serious reboot. Needs some mods and admin back online and a big push on fb and insta to push people back to the forum! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
burty Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Totally agree 3 hours ago, shorty said: Just needs a serious reboot. Needs some mods and admin back online and a big push on fb and insta to push people back to the forum! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JLF88 Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 I realised in 2021 when I went to JAE and saw 1 starlet 😂 was nice to see a few turn out for JapFest though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 On 1/7/2023 at 5:29 PM, JLF88 said: I realised in 2021 when I went to JAE and saw 1 starlet 😂 was nice to see a few turn out for JapFest though. we have a stand for this coming Japfest Click for details Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zemerz Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 UKSO was the first community to get me into the car scene. Its the reason I bought my Starlet. Even ended up in the motor trade because of it xD It is a massive shame that the forum is dead now. I see most activity is on Facebook groups. And that goes for most of the car scene these days. Forums are definitely an old skool thing. I always tell people to check forums and I get odd looks LOL. Hopefully the site will stay up. I'm on and off with my Starlet build. Will HAVE to get it looking presentable this year as buying a house and cant have the eyesore that it is outside a new house lmao. Plenty of resources and material on here. I've not come across another forum like this! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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