aufalcon.com car opinion needed.

Casper · 14-02-2005, 09:14 PM

Ok, for almost 9 months we have been happily growing with well over 100 cars on the site. There have been times that I have looked at some cars and would not do the same to mine, its an ever growing community of cars and not all are everyones tastes. That said I have never looked at a car and thought "Should I put that on the site?". Its always been an easy decision...and so far no regrets.

That is until tonight. I have recieved this car in the email and I, as the webmaster, am going to defer the decision to the people who use aufalcon.com and who it was set up for.

I do not know the owner, I have no clue. It is obviously their pride and joy though. I shall let you all make up your own minds and vote in the poll.

TIKFD6 · 14-02-2005, 09:18 PM

Dont be cruel.
:P

DONT DO IT SHANE!

Casper · 14-02-2005, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TIKFD6

Dont be cruel.
:P

DONT DO IT SHANE!

Not up to me, its up to everyone else.

buickman · 14-02-2005, 09:30 PM

It might not be to everyones idea of what a AU should look like, and the owner is someone with different ideas from mainstream AU owners. Its a AU and should be put up as well as other AU's. I might be game saying that LOL.

buickman

Casper · 14-02-2005, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buickman

It might not be to everyones idea of what a AU should look like, and the owner is someone with different ideas from mainstream AU owners. Its a AU and should be put up as well as other AU's. I might be game saying that LOL.

buickman

I agree with you, thats why I put it to the vote. Its not the spinner caps that got me thinking either....its the V6 engine. aufalcon.com is a site for enthusiests , does this car qualify?

philstoj · 14-02-2005, 09:36 PM

Im gonna be blunt, NO ****ING WAY!!!!!
Its not about offending him, this is an education :hihi:

buickman · 14-02-2005, 09:38 PM

The v6 mtr is a rare mtr in a AU LOL. But he must have some pride in the beast to want to show it of on a car forum. Plus mentioning is a head turner must be for Holden guys to bag.
buickman

FalKeen · 14-02-2005, 10:04 PM

ask him to stand behind the fence and take another shot.......

**Uncle_Ken** · 14-02-2005, 09:21 PM

Tough call. I don't know. As a newbie you are probably right its his pride and joy. My ask for a better possed picture? (and I don't like white AU's by default)
Uncle_Ken

**Uncle_Ken** · 14-02-2005, 09:22 PM

Sorry can't spell. does he have a better picture?

Casper · 14-02-2005, 09:23 PM

nope, thats the only pic...although in better quality. I have reduced it for the forums

**Uncle_Ken** · 14-02-2005, 09:29 PM

Oh dear. Ok now I can vote. (:

Sylox · 14-02-2005, 09:30 PM

Spinners

: the factory hub caps look better

And the nic "Head turner"

Hmmm needs some attention that car before it graces the pages of AUFALCON.COM IMHO

If I have offended a newbie Ummm lmao Tuff :hihi:

Mark351 · 14-02-2005, 09:37 PM

So what kind of V6 does it have? Has he looked under the bonnet since buying the car?

Remind me to take some more pics, so I can get my car on your site finally....

JC · 14-02-2005, 10:27 PM

Casper - aufalcon . com is a site for aufalcons. The fact that this guy has put a rear spoiler and spinning hubcaps on his car makes him a bit above the average falcon driver in that he at least wants to make his car look "better" (let's agree on different) to everyone else's. OK, so he doesn't know it's an I6 and thinks it's a V6. you have his email address, send him an email and correct him on that point.

I think you should add it. OK, it's not the best looking car on the site, but it's also not stock standard, and it just makes the rest of our cars look that much better. Mine is as rough as guts, but it's on the site. I know mine's not as bad as this one, but it also isn't as good as Mal's car. It takes all sorts, and while this is one we'd all rather leave in the pack, he has taken the time to send you a pic and a list of what the car's got, we should at least give him a fair go.

Also, nowhere on the form does it say that there is any risk of the car NOT being added to the site. Not that he can sue you/us if we don't add it, but he has fulfilled his side of getting the car up on the site, we (you) should do yours. The link to the form actually has the following:

"Own an AU (Forte, Fairmont, XR, Futura, Fairlaine, LTD, T Series, any AU is welcome)? Want to have it on the site? Your more than welcome!

It is FREE, no catch, no questions.

Simply fill in the form that can be downloaded HERE, then just attach your AU's pictures and the form and email them to casper1612@optusnet.com.au"

(By the way, you need to change your, to you're - as in "You're more than welcome")

Nowhere does it mention that it is a site for "enthusiasts" - I know that's the intention of the site, but it doesn't actually say it on the home page etc. Perhaps you should change the "You're more than welcome", to "You're more than welcome unless you have spinning hubcaps"

This is my VERY Strong opinion, and if you don't put his car up, then I think you can withdraw mine in the spirit of fairness.

xr8ute · 14-02-2005, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JCXR8

I think you should add it

I second that opinion

XRQTR · 14-02-2005, 10:51 PM

hmmmmm well if u wanna be a pack of elitest fascists then ye dont put it up but as JC just pointed out nowhere does it say that if ur car is shit we wont put it up. I mean their would be a number of cars on all the forums on FF that certain mmebers may not exactly feel passionate about but at the end of the day the owner does and hence his/her eagerness to have it posted on the site.

I mean since when did we become the fashion police??? :jerk:

Besides wouldnt it be better to bring them into the fold and save them from the evils which may be festering in their souls??? :nutsycuck

And anyway did you stop to think that perhaps their budget didnt quite stretch as far as they nay have liked????

Bring them I say, the weak, the hungry, the blind (hehe) bring them in, hey and think of it this way after we teach em the way we can always sell em the stuff we wanna get rid of :voldar02: I mean only because it would increase the valueand pulling power of their ve-hi-cle.

Oh and by the way fellas with a nick like Head Turner does anyone know this aint a *chick* ????

Food for thought

Jsmilie:

Casper · 14-02-2005, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JCXR8

Casper - aufalcon . com is a site for aufalcons. The fact that this guy has put a rear spoiler and spinning hubcaps on his car makes him a bit above the average falcon driver in that he at least wants to make his car look "better" (let's agree on different) to everyone else's. OK, so he doesn't know it's an I6 and thinks it's a V6. you have his email address, send him an email and correct him on that point.

I think you should add it. OK, it's not the best looking car on the site, but it's also not stock standard, and it just makes the rest of our cars look that much better. Mine is as rough as guts, but it's on the site. I know mine's not as bad as this one, but it also isn't as good as Mal's car. It takes all sorts, and while this is one we'd all rather leave in the pack, he has taken the time to send you a pic and a list of what the car's got, we should at least give him a fair go.

Also, nowhere on the form does it say that there is any risk of the car NOT being added to the site. Not that he can sue you/us if we don't add it, but he has fulfilled his side of getting the car up on the site, we (you) should do yours. The link to the form actually has the following:

"Own an AU (Forte, Fairmont, XR, Futura, Fairlaine, LTD, T Series, any AU is welcome)? Want to have it on the site? Your more than welcome!

It is FREE, no catch, no questions.

Simply fill in the form that can be downloaded HERE, then just attach your AU's pictures and the form and email them to casper1612@optusnet.com.au"

(By the way, you need to change your, to you're - as in "You're more than welcome")

Nowhere does it mention that it is a site for "enthusiasts" - I know that's the intention of the site, but it doesn't actually say it on the home page etc. Perhaps you should change the "You're more than welcome", to "You're more than welcome unless you have spinning hubcaps"

This is my VERY Strong opinion, and if you don't put his car up, then I think you can withdraw mine in the spirit of fairness.

I'm glad this has come out because, as you say, it is a site for ALL AU's, not just those we agree with.
I just needed everyone to see it and understand.
I admit, at first, I looked at it and went "oh no" but, as I thought about it, I have come to the conclusion that the car is an AU, it is his pride and joy, and aufalcon.com is a site for ALL AU's.

JC · 15-02-2005, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Casper

I'm glad this has come out because, as you say, it is a site for ALL AU's, not just those we agree with.
I just needed everyone to see it and understand.
I admit, at first, I looked at it and went "oh no" but, as I thought about it, I have come to the conclusion that the car is an AU, it is his pride and joy, and aufalcon.com is a site for ALL AU's.

Ok, so next time just PM me when you want an opinion - you know I will give you one! lol I've been sitting here wondering when my car would disappear from AUfalcon . com! I was actually going to edit my original post and withdraw my offer to be withdrawn from AU falcon . com, as I realised that it is for all AUs, so who am I to deny the masses a glimpse of the XR? rofl.

Are you going to keep the poll going? I think you should, just to see the reaction etc, but that the car should also make it to the pages of aufalcon.

Perhaps you should ask for at least 2 more pictures as per AUGZMK's suggestion - that way we know it's not a set up or joke (well, it is a little bit of a joke, but you know what I mean).

chippa6 · 14-02-2005, 11:22 PM

I'll be hopefully getting my car added to the site when I get some pics organised even though i've had the car for months

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But in my opinion even though his tastes aren't the same as a lot of ours, doesn't mean we should bag the car out - it is HIS pride and joy.

Apart from this just think of the new ideas help and advice that this person can get from joining the site. Obviously he is a newbie and what better way of helping out the not so "AU modified" minded than for him to see his car up with others and to join the AU falcon community. :eclipsee_

Just my opinion

Chippa

XRQTR · 14-02-2005, 11:40 PM

Here Here ill drink to that

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RED_EL_XR8 · 14-02-2005, 11:50 PM

I'd say welcome aboard and an please give me a call and some more pictures/details. Best way to spot a setup.

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FRDGAL · 15-02-2005, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCXR8

Casper - aufalcon . com is a site for aufalcons. The fact that this guy has put a rear spoiler and spinning hubcaps on his car makes him a bit above the average falcon driver in that he at least wants to make his car look "better" (let's agree on different) to everyone else's. OK, so he doesn't know it's an I6 and thinks it's a V6. you have his email address, send him an email and correct him on that point.

I agree. And personally, I don't think it should matter what wheels are on it. I think it looks ok. We all have different tastes.

I've always wondered how spinners would look on an AU - now I know lol.

Sox · 15-02-2005, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCXR8

"Own an AU (Forte, Fairmont, XR, Futura, Fairlaine, LTD, T Series, any AU is welcome)? Want to have it on the site? Your more than welcome!

It is FREE, no catch, no questions.

Simply fill in the form that can be downloaded HERE, then just attach your AU's pictures and the form and email them to casper1612@optusnet.com.au"

The above says it all, dunno why it's even being discussed.
And to the cruel bastards here knocking it, imagine how this guy feels if he's reading this.
I wouldn't blame him if he told you to shove AU.com where it fits........

Rick.

Sourbastard · 15-02-2005, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Sox

The above says it all, dunno why it's even being discussed.
And to the cruel bastards here knocking it, imagine how this guy feels if he's reading this.
I wouldn't blame him if he told you to shove AU.com where it fits........

Rick.

It may say it all, but I believe this thread is here to honestly discuss the issue, and address if those rules require changing(correct me if im wrong casper). If we want to improve aufalcon.com we have to be honest in our own opinions, or we are just wasting Shanes time and our own.

If nothing changes, nothing changes, but at the least we have had an honest say in the matter.

Casper · 15-02-2005, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sourbastard

It may say it all, but I believe this thread is here to honestly discuss the issue, and address if those rules require changing(correct me if im wrong casper). If we want to improve aufalcon.com we have to be honest in our own opinions, or we are just wasting Shanes time and our own.

If nothing changes, nothing changes, but at the least we have had an honest say in the matter.

Thats exactly what this thread is about. I used the car as an example to see the outcome.
I think, now that aufalcon.com has grown a little, its time to look at the criteria again and see if it needs changing at all.
Remember, its our site, we still get to make the rules. I just want to see if they need amending or if people are happy with the "any AU" criteria? This was the perfect time.

I will say I am very pleased to see that the site is not an elitist site regarding cars and mods. It seems that the majority can see that, although not to their taste, all AU's have a place at the site.

12 · 15-02-2005, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Casper

1) You must submit a minimum of 4 photos of different angles.
2) You must be the current or previous owner of the AU.
2) Your AU must be in a drivable and presentable state.

Agreed. And the four photos minimum is the only condition the AU in question does not comply with.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Casper

all AU's have a place at the site.

Yes they do, as long as the conditions are met.

Sox · 15-02-2005, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sourbastard

It may say it all, but I believe this thread is here to honestly discuss the issue, and address if those rules require changing(correct me if im wrong casper). If we want to improve aufalcon.com we have to be honest in our own opinions, or we are just wasting Shanes time and our own.

If nothing changes, nothing changes, but at the least we have had an honest say in the matter.

Sure, but the rules can't be discussed midstream just because a car may or may not be to someones liking.

The rules can/should be discussed, yes, however the car should have been left out of it as the current rules don't stipulate any condition of car.

Rick.

LG · 14-02-2005, 10:36 PM

I agree with JC. He has an AU, he has his own tastes. I have my own tastes. We all do things to our cars which are a bit different to others sometimes. Some things appeal to others, some things dont.

He has a passion for the AU, otherwise he wouldnt bother contacting you. He might end up selling the chromies, and getting some nice 17s. Just because it doesn't look all that good doesn't mean people will think badly of an AU, you just need to take one glimpse at some other cars to check out what the AU is all about.

As JC said:

Quote:

"Own an AU (Forte, Fairmont, XR, Futura, Fairlaine, LTD, T Series, any AU is welcome)? Want to have it on the site? Your more than welcome!"

philstoj · 14-02-2005, 10:43 PM

Lol, are we sure that this guy isnt just shit stirring us here?
This really looks like its a joke, im not taking it seriously at all...
and regardless of it being an au or not, its not worthy...

View Poll Results: Should this car get a member page on aufalcon.com?
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