Staff Posted May 20, 2006 Report Share Posted May 20, 2006 Question about the GT500 O.A. forums. Should they be open to the public? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETSOLVER Posted May 20, 2006 Report Share Posted May 20, 2006 Paid Members? Change is coming then? I would suggest that confirmed deliverys get a special password. However I could see that information transfer is not going to be complete. Certainly going to limit interest and numbers long term. More thought required on my part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlane Posted May 20, 2006 Report Share Posted May 20, 2006 We're talking about building a seperate site ONLY for the GT500. . .an owner's association to seperate the kiddies from the owners/enthusiasts. This site will always remain openly free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETSOLVER Posted May 20, 2006 Report Share Posted May 20, 2006 Thanks. In that case my first comment stands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orf Posted May 20, 2006 Report Share Posted May 20, 2006 I voted for the mix. If they are all closed, it could get stale pretty quickly. If they are all open, you'll wind up with people who will argue about immaterial stuff, threatening lawsuits, etc. Don't laugh. I've seen it happen. A mix seems to be the best way to go, IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingCobra Posted May 20, 2006 Report Share Posted May 20, 2006 I like the idea of having a private owners only section of this site. This site is such a success, that I think it should remain as it is. KingCobra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaylan1521 Posted May 20, 2006 Report Share Posted May 20, 2006 I voted for the paid section. Let's say 30.00 gets you a t-shirt, access to the "Special" area with the balance, whatever it may be after buying the shirts going to help support the club. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlane Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 I voted for the paid section. Let's say 30.00 gets you a t-shirt, access to the "Special" area with the balance, whatever it may be after buying the shirts going to help support the club. Thoughts? That can be done. I already asked Ford legal about some issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVS2XS Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 Kaylan has a good idea. My .02 - If it is an owners assn, then it should be private for paid members. It would keep out the bashers and trolls just looking to rattle a few cages. Stangsunleashed is for public discourse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingCobra Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 I agree, keep this forum the way it is as a public gathering. I would be willing to pay towards the cost of a private section, but given the drive to further enhance these cars with Ford packages and aftermarket there should be enough interest from those people to cover the meager costs associated with running the Shelby GT500 Owners Association Forum. KingCobra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastStuff Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 Question about the GT500 O.A. forums. Should they be open to the public? Yes, there should be a private owner's-only section, and stangsunleashed.com should remain as it is. Yes, I will pay... but only MSRP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharon Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 Yes, I will pay... but only MSRP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07 Shelby Cobra Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 I'm In,.....................Evilchris??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingCobra Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 I'm In,.....................Evilchris??? Mother of pearl, please don't invite the Grim Reaper!!! Not unless he can learn to play well with others. KingCobra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 Hi y'all. I voted a mix. I think we need to keep some open forums for everyone, but I also think I'd like a more private forum where owner's can share thoughts free from the trolls. I'll also pay MSRP. http://www.ecu.edu/english/profiles/oesterreich.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest evilchris Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 I'm going to love disappointing you all when I have mine, and pay the membership. BTW, you shoud follow the NO MEMBER ATTACKING POLICY unless you want to be complete hypocrites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svtbird91 Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 I'm going to love disappointing you all when I have mine, and pay the membership. BTW, you shoud follow the NO MEMBER ATTACKING POLICY unless you want to be complete hypocrites. Point well taken, hope you are able to get one and join the GT500 family ,but didn't you just order an 07 GT ? Question, just curious..Why Evilchris ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVS2XS Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 Say it with me: "This is just a car. A great car, but still just a car". As future GT500 owners, we should all be able to get along. Just wait to hear all the bashing we will get from GM and Dodge owners in the future - not to mention the imports. If we have opinions that differ, SO WHAT. We all know the saying about everyone having an opinion. We are going to get a GT500! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingCobra Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 Shelby GT500 here we come!!! :happy feet: 40th anniversary of the Shelby GT500, and she's mine, all mine!!! KingCobra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 Good to see someone who has a worse case of PSDS than I do. :bandance: I told wifey I was going to paint the driveway red and put white stripes on it. I refrain from giving you her response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingCobra Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 Wait....... I like that idea!!!!! Well.....maybe not. But, I am installing adjustable track lighting in the garage, which was originally going to be aimed at the tools etc. KingCobra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 Wait! Hang a Disco Ball up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owenkelley Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 I think if there is going to be an area that you have to pay a fee to access it should be open to anybody who wants to pay the fee, not necessarily just people who own an '07 GT500. Kind of like The Shelby American Automobile Club - ownership not required, just enthusiasm. That way people who don't own one yet, but may be looking for one could access the area too. I just think if it's limited to just owners it makes it look like an elitist site - you're not good enough to join because you don't have one and we do. Just my thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 Good thoughts. Perhaps there is room for both. I don't think it's "elite" to join an area wherein all members own the car. It's the price of admission. I will continue to participate in open forums, but I think I'd like some exclusivity once in a while. Mostly to not have to weed through all the questions and comments from those who don't own the car. And - it would be nice to be a part of an owner's club. Many clubs have dues - this one would be a VIN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVS2XS Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 I think Owen has a VERY good point. Also, an Owners Assn for most cars is a great place to learn about the car before you buy one, and to locate a good used one for sale. ONE day, these cars are going to be well used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingCobra Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 But then, for those that just love, but do not own, there is the main GT500source.com. The open forum that includes the private owners association within it, that pertains just to owners, with percs just for owners. KingCobra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orf Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 But then, for those that just love, but do not own, there is the main GT500source.com. The open forum that includes the private owners association within it, that pertains just to owners, with percs just for owners. KingCobra. This makes the most sense to me. But then again, who am I? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETSOLVER Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 Same old story, How much to you want to charge and what am I gonna get for it? We can only determine the value after the fact. Elitism just kills clubs like this which by thier nature are very limited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svttim Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 Same old story, How much to you want to charge and what am I gonna get for it? We can only determine the value after the fact. Elitism just kills clubs like this which by thier nature are very limited. Ok, Im a little confused. Isnt there already a Shelby American Club? Im not against any of this just not sure how everything fits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETSOLVER Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 Ok, Im a little confused. Isnt there already a Shelby American Club? Im not against any of this just not sure how everything fits? Exactly my point. Not counting variations on a theme 1. SVTOA/ne Ford performance, 2. Shelby American/all Shelbys 3. Mustang Club/et all. plus others unintentionally missed. If we assume say 7500(I think thats high) take up from all over N.A., where is the value in it? The point of the SVTOA was to in part subsidize track day insurance(ridicules) and validate driving the cars at a pace which 90% of owners would never experiance day to day. Thus the education componant of the SVT experiance whereby they brought professional instructors and sales tools to encourage loyalty to the brand. I am a charter member of the SN95 Pacific Green COBRA's in Northern Alberta club complete with logo's, clothing, and certificate of original ownership, but it means nothing without relation to a larger group(SVTOA of Alberta) and further to the SVTOA itself. Just belonging to a club is not enough for me. Again an opinion only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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