Why is the forum dead?

MacCool · 03-15-2017, 08:25 AM

I think the reason this forum is relatively low-power is the incessant advertising. Click on "New Posts" and what I get, at least 50% of the time, is post after post after post of every mom and pop performance shop in the country hawking their spacers, turbos, FI, exhausts...etc etc etc. Wading through all the advertising posts just gets tiresome.

Duc_Z09 · 03-14-2017, 05:33 PM

There's more traffic here than on the Ducati forum I'm a part of. The problem with forums like this one is that it's specific to the 370z, not Z cars in general. So when the current model get old (like it has), people lose interest. And when the Z35 eventually comes out, it will be even worse because enthusiasts will move on. I saw it back in 2012 when the 1199 Panigale replaced the 1198 Testastretta, and I expect to see it again here.

jaytirbhaw · 03-14-2017, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Duc_Z09

There's more traffic here than on the Ducati forum I'm a part of. The problem with forums like this one is that it's specific to the 370z, not Z cars in general. So when the current model get old (like it has), people lose interest. And when the Z35 eventually comes out, it will be even worse because enthusiasts will move on. I saw it back in 2012 when the 1199 Panigale replaced the 1198 Testastretta, and I expect to see it again here.

the 350z forums are actually still pretty active

kenchan · 03-15-2017, 06:20 AM

Wat u doing in a 350z forum

axmea? · 03-15-2017, 12:06 PM

I agree with the many dumb questions posted in FB. Many are clueless so I wonder how they got their license to drive.

The forum is a great resource. Many just lurk, not participate but get a lot of info if they need to know how to fix things or find out what's going on with their Z. Doesn't mean it's dead. Many enjoy seeing what other members have done with their Zs. Some are quite competitive. It's a cool place. This place is alive since I keep meeting people from the forum and drink beer and eat burgers with them. I also make sure they get chopsticks on certain occasions. Bottom line for me is I get out what I put in.

mishuko · 03-15-2017, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

I agree with the many dumb questions posted in FB. Many are clueless so I wonder how they got their license to drive.

The forum is a great resource. Many just lurk, not participate but get a lot of info if they need to know how to fix things or find out what's going on with their Z. Doesn't mean it's dead. Many enjoy seeing what other members have done with their Zs. Some are quite competitive. It's a cool place. This place is alive since I keep meeting people from the forum and drink beer and eat burgers with them. I also make sure they get chopsticks on certain occasions. Bottom line for me is I get out what I put in.

I met z owners from Toronto when I first got my car. We had a mini z meet. Was frigging amazing! All organized here. Sorta embarrassing cause they got to watch me learn manual... I remember I stalled a lot. Then rocket launched a lot.

Not to mention last year I went to zdayz and met many more members. Made some great friends. Finally seeing people I've always chatted with here. This community is a legit enthusiast crowd.

SOUTHZZ · 03-15-2017, 12:25 PM

Opinions are like a--holes.
Everybody has one...

Here is mine about forums.

Having been a car guy for many decades,I've been active member of many forums.
Forums evolve.
As a long time Z owner,I have seen z33 forums go to crap.
The top(it seems)z33 forum,MY350Z,went from guys doing major mods,
full body kits etc. to the kids coming off Civics.Big topics were what color lights
in your interior and LED conversion--everywhere. 350z Tech is dead. If it were not for
ads from the LED guy,it would close down.
I think this forum compared to others is quite active.For sure,slower at times due to
the cold seasons.In addition,from a few years ago,z34 owners were not prone to do major mods on their cars. Now with earlier model 370's selling at affordable prices,the Civic GUYS(like what they did for the 350's)are upgrading to a z34.
Bunch of for sale stuff. Not much in the way of tips on fixes from guys that know
is what I see.
Again,evolution.
Looks alive&well to me.

TreeSemdyZee · 03-15-2017, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SOUTHZZ

Opinions are like a--holes.
Everybody has one...

And some are bigger than others.

I have a lifetime to my350z and I probably haven't been there twice since I joined here. Got tired of the doucherization of that forum. Also got tired of the most common phrase of "you need to drop it".

TreeSemdyZee · 03-15-2017, 06:48 PM

I really enjoy the birthday parties in the break room!

SOUTHZZ · 03-16-2017, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

And some are bigger than others.

I have a lifetime to my350z and I probably haven't been there twice since I joined here. Got tired of the doucherization of that forum. Also got tired of the most common phrase of "you need to drop it".

Gotta agree with you.On THAT forum there was the MANDATORY things you HAD to do or you were ... not cool.Drop it,only certain wheels in black of course ,CAI etc.
Got old along with about 3 or 4 members that dominated the discussions.
And the awful moderators.
Glade I'm gone.

SINISTER · 03-20-2017, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

And some are bigger than others.

I have a lifetime to my350z and I probably haven't been there twice since I joined here. Got tired of the doucherization of that forum. Also got tired of the most common phrase of "you need to drop it".

Funny I was part of the G37 forum and that was essentially the only mod going on over there drop drop drop....I got so tired of it I dropped my car too.

ZoomZ · 03-21-2017, 07:22 PM

A 1971 Datsun 240Z sold for $22,000 USD!!

Nice depreciation!

TreeSemdyZee · 03-22-2017, 12:31 AM

Due to the fact that I've seen 6 or 7 new owners/members joined today, this thread can be put to bed.

sp911 · 03-15-2017, 02:21 PM

If anyone wants more traffic then go join a mustang forum or a dodge charger forum, and buy one of those cars while you’re at it. exclusivity rules! Oxymoron intended!

Kzonts · 03-15-2017, 03:38 PM

This forum has been fantastic for me. Really appreciate all the members who have shared really great information. I now have a wonderful FI exhaust, front spoiler, RJM clutch pedal and DRL's that work at night. All because of this forum...

03-15-2017, 08:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
MacCool A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,349 Drives: 370Z PW 2014 Rep Power: 17	I think the reason this forum is relatively low-power is the incessant advertising. Click on "New Posts" and what I get, at least 50% of the time, is post after post after post of every mom and pop performance shop in the country hawking their spacers, turbos, FI, exhausts...etc etc etc. Wading through all the advertising posts just gets tiresome. chubbs, SouthArk370Z and falicfr like this.

03-14-2017, 05:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
Duc_Z09 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Frederick MD Posts: 876 Drives: With the blinker on. Rep Power: 24	There's more traffic here than on the Ducati forum I'm a part of. The problem with forums like this one is that it's specific to the 370z, not Z cars in general. So when the current model get old (like it has), people lose interest. And when the Z35 eventually comes out, it will be even worse because enthusiasts will move on. I saw it back in 2012 when the 1199 Panigale replaced the 1198 Testastretta, and I expect to see it again here. __________________ 2009 370z #206 (all mods are Home Depot) 2009 Ducati 848 (full Ohlins, Termignoni, etc) 2003 Grand Cherokee (long arms, big tires, 4.56, lockers)

03-15-2017, 06:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	Wat u doing in a 350z forum osbornsm likes this.

03-15-2017, 12:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,243 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53242	I agree with the many dumb questions posted in FB. Many are clueless so I wonder how they got their license to drive. The forum is a great resource. Many just lurk, not participate but get a lot of info if they need to know how to fix things or find out what's going on with their Z. Doesn't mean it's dead. Many enjoy seeing what other members have done with their Zs. Some are quite competitive. It's a cool place. This place is alive since I keep meeting people from the forum and drink beer and eat burgers with them. I also make sure they get chopsticks on certain occasions. Bottom line for me is I get out what I put in. TreeSemdyZee, Amuse370z, madwi and 3 others like this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete Last edited by axmea?; 03-15-2017 at 12:09 PM.

03-15-2017, 12:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
SOUTHZZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 305 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z CS M6 Rep Power: 3401	Opinions are like a--holes. Everybody has one... Here is mine about forums. Having been a car guy for many decades,I've been active member of many forums. Forums evolve. As a long time Z owner,I have seen z33 forums go to crap. The top(it seems)z33 forum,MY350Z,went from guys doing major mods, full body kits etc. to the kids coming off Civics.Big topics were what color lights in your interior and LED conversion--everywhere. 350z Tech is dead. If it were not for ads from the LED guy,it would close down. I think this forum compared to others is quite active.For sure,slower at times due to the cold seasons.In addition,from a few years ago,z34 owners were not prone to do major mods on their cars. Now with earlier model 370's selling at affordable prices,the Civic GUYS(like what they did for the 350's)are upgrading to a z34. Bunch of for sale stuff. Not much in the way of tips on fixes from guys that know is what I see. Again,evolution. Looks alive&well to me. chubbs likes this.

03-15-2017, 06:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 61 Posts: 4,887 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27409	I really enjoy the birthday parties in the break room! __________________ Borla S-Type \| Motordyne \| Z1 (lots) \| South Bend \| K&N \| Nismo/Nismo S-Tune \| Eibach \| Aerojacket \| Fujimara \| Spl \| ZSpeed Performance \| Kenwood-Infinity-Sound Ordnance \| Whiteline \| Ecutek \| Hotchkis \| Clazzio \| VQ Vortex \|Morimoto XB \|Dynosty Tune 329.64hp 265.73 ft/lb

03-21-2017, 07:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
ZoomZ Track Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 805 Drives: 17' 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 40656	A 1971 Datsun 240Z sold for $22,000 USD!! Nice depreciation! chubbs and jewelz like this.

03-22-2017, 12:31 AM	#13 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 61 Posts: 4,887 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27409	Due to the fact that I've seen 6 or 7 new owners/members joined today, this thread can be put to bed. Kzonts and Cavallero like this. __________________ Borla S-Type \| Motordyne \| Z1 (lots) \| South Bend \| K&N \| Nismo/Nismo S-Tune \| Eibach \| Aerojacket \| Fujimara \| Spl \| ZSpeed Performance \| Kenwood-Infinity-Sound Ordnance \| Whiteline \| Ecutek \| Hotchkis \| Clazzio \| VQ Vortex \|Morimoto XB \|Dynosty Tune 329.64hp 265.73 ft/lb

03-15-2017, 02:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
sp911 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: central connecticut Posts: 259 Drives: 2012 370z gun metal Rep Power: 12	If anyone wants more traffic then go join a mustang forum or a dodge charger forum, and buy one of those cars while you’re at it. exclusivity rules! Oxymoron intended!

03-15-2017, 03:38 PM	#15 (permalink)
Kzonts Track Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Greenville, SC Age: 62 Posts: 891 Drives: 2019 Roadster Rep Power: 200742	This forum has been fantastic for me. Really appreciate all the members who have shared really great information. I now have a wonderful FI exhaust, front spoiler, RJM clutch pedal and DRL's that work at night. All because of this forum... UNKNOWN_370, Magic Bus and ZeroZeta like this. __________________ 2019 Magnetic Black Roadster FI Exhaust \| EVO-R Rear Diffuser \| Artwork Bodyshop Front Splitter \| Tuned By Specialty Z

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