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Lordy · 21st August 2018, 07:59

Come on Brian please come back losing you would be like losing the Titanic.

The amount of technical information you've brought over the years has greatly improved my learning and too keep my 75/ZT in top form during my ownership.

Your blunt and straight too the point and I admire that its shows passion for you what believe and know from your experience with the spanners.

Its not over yet Brain there's still plenty of members on here that need your help and advise.

Get back on that damn saddle or do I have too bring my anal probe down and put you back on it myself.

I've met you a few times your a good laugh and good banter as well and most importantly A true car enthusiast.

paul d · 21st August 2018, 08:02

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Originally Posted by Yella Fella

75s and ZT have a declining ownership and presence on our roads. The club needs to retain this knowledge for the longevity of the club.

I hope Brian doesn't go, we, that's the club and less knowledable members, need him.

It would appear more knowledgably people leave, than join. Not a good situation.

Declining ownership yes. Experts going yes.

Maybe that's the long term plan for some so they can push up the price & status of their shiny cars.

Can't believe how angry/frustrated I still am over all this.

A few years ago there appeared to be one or two witch hunt's going on, one of those seemed to be directed at me but you take some time out to think & come to the conclusion " Don't let the Ba****ds grind you down.

I just hope everyone thinks about what this forum is supposed to be about & that's

THE CARS

I feel like getting the membership in a room & banging a lot of heads together.

Here to be shot at

Paul

MSS · 21st August 2018, 08:06

Brian - this is not the outcome anyone here wanted. But, I for one understand and you should do whatever feels right in your heart now, then reconsider after a period and do whatever your heart and head tell you should to be done.

We have now lost two avid contributors and enthusiasts from the club within a period of one week. Perhaps it is time for the rest of the membership to consider the role that each of you may have played in this outcome. Have you perhaps played a part in getting us to this point with your posts? Specifically, did your posts provide the catalyst to a situation that could not possibly become the club norm?

Brian - It's a shame we never met as I think we would have really hit it off.

Terryf · 21st August 2018, 08:08

I never needed you for my car, but I read all your posts with great pleasure and will certainly miss them.
Good Luck Brian, in whatever you do next.

This Forum will be a sorrier place for your leaving.

Terry

ratchet · 21st August 2018, 08:08

A sad day indeed.

The shiny shiny brigade are instantly replaceable. If one leaves another will very quickly take their place. People with Brians skill set are very few and far between.

ziggy72 · 21st August 2018, 08:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kennyeth

That`s good news, maybe Clyde might come back now.
Ken.

Brian's vast knowledge, help and expertise or Clydes throwing his teddies out the pram for not getting enough

imogees for his detailing skills and questioning the true worth of his car?
Hopefully see you at the odd meet Brian. A massive loss to members past, present and in the future.

RPWC · 21st August 2018, 08:11

Knowing Brian personally, and his addiction to helping members, I doubt we will have seen the back of him completely. I know he has a new venture on the cards, and will be concentrating on that.Thankfully, I live close enough to be able to keep in touch.
Brian, thank you so much for all your help and advice with my 75s over the last 8 years, don't be a stranger.

bikerdude666 · 21st August 2018, 08:40

I too have never met Brian, but will miss him, for the selfish reason of his help. He was very helpful when I needed to replace the brake lines on my car, something which I didn't have the tools for and had never attempted before. I hope changes his mind and sticks around.

Gino · 21st August 2018, 08:46

I have been a member on the forum for roughly the past 4 years. Although I haven't benefited from Brian's knowledge directly, except for the 160 remap, I appreciate what a huge loss his departure is.

I didn't really see the thread that has brought this to a head, but I can piece together enough from other contributor's comments to have an understanding. Personally I can see both the sides of the argument. For a valued member to leave due to differences in opinions on the value of a car is a disgrace.

As others have already stated, Brian can come across abrasive, but as adults surely we can accept people as they are, not how we would like them to be? Brian's abrasiveness, while not to everyone's taste, is who he is. Communication is, what 90%?, non verbal? Face to face Brian may not be difficult, but on a forum where one is unable to pick up body language cues, his comments can be misinterpreted.

Hopefully, as a group of adults, we can collectively learn from this to prevent a repeat before we lose more members.

mininuts · 21st August 2018, 08:47

What an immense loss to the club

I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Brian a couple of times, albeit briefly, and you couldn’t meet a nicer bloke, full of banter and fun.

I’ve asked questions on here, and not just about 75s/ZTs, and the responses you get of Brian are always honest and accurate.

You will be greatly missed Brian.

21st August 2018, 07:59	#21
Lordy This is my second home Ford Probe GT. Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Caenarfron Posts: 7,897 Thanks: 3,533 Thanked 2,516 Times in 1,481 Posts	Come on Brian please come back losing you would be like losing the Titanic. The amount of technical information you've brought over the years has greatly improved my learning and too keep my 75/ZT in top form during my ownership. Your blunt and straight too the point and I admire that its shows passion for you what believe and know from your experience with the spanners. Its not over yet Brain there's still plenty of members on here that need your help and advise. Get back on that damn saddle or do I have too bring my anal probe down and put you back on it myself. I've met you a few times your a good laugh and good banter as well and most importantly A true car enthusiast. __________________ Regardless of nation and Origin all Soldiers should be remembered past or present. Lest we forget. Never forget them and support our armed forces. https://i.imgur.com/oyca2Lyl.jpg?1 Passion Never Dies It Only Gets Stronger. Go your own way.

21st August 2018, 08:06	#23
MSS This is my second home Rover 75CDT, Jaguar XF-S 3.0V6, V'xhall Omega V6 Estate, Twintop 1.8VVT, Astra Estate and Corsa 1.2 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7,086 Thanks: 283 Thanked 624 Times in 440 Posts	Brian - this is not the outcome anyone here wanted. But, I for one understand and you should do whatever feels right in your heart now, then reconsider after a period and do whatever your heart and head tell you should to be done. We have now lost two avid contributors and enthusiasts from the club within a period of one week. Perhaps it is time for the rest of the membership to consider the role that each of you may have played in this outcome. Have you perhaps played a part in getting us to this point with your posts? Specifically, did your posts provide the catalyst to a situation that could not possibly become the club norm? Brian - It's a shame we never met as I think we would have really hit it off. Last edited by MSS; 21st August 2018 at 08:11..

21st August 2018, 08:11	#27
RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,186 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	Knowing Brian personally, and his addiction to helping members, I doubt we will have seen the back of him completely. I know he has a new venture on the cards, and will be concentrating on that.Thankfully, I live close enough to be able to keep in touch. Brian, thank you so much for all your help and advice with my 75s over the last 8 years, don't be a stranger. __________________ Cheers. Rich…

21st August 2018, 08:46	#29
Gino Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Newmarket Posts: 601 Thanks: 384 Thanked 130 Times in 99 Posts	I have been a member on the forum for roughly the past 4 years. Although I haven't benefited from Brian's knowledge directly, except for the 160 remap, I appreciate what a huge loss his departure is. I didn't really see the thread that has brought this to a head, but I can piece together enough from other contributor's comments to have an understanding. Personally I can see both the sides of the argument. For a valued member to leave due to differences in opinions on the value of a car is a disgrace. As others have already stated, Brian can come across abrasive, but as adults surely we can accept people as they are, not how we would like them to be? Brian's abrasiveness, while not to everyone's taste, is who he is. Communication is, what 90%?, non verbal? Face to face Brian may not be difficult, but on a forum where one is unable to pick up body language cues, his comments can be misinterpreted. Hopefully, as a group of adults, we can collectively learn from this to prevent a repeat before we lose more members. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] MODS DONE; plenum spyhole, bonnet cable divider block (previous owner), chrome wing mirror covers, gold fan resistor (previous owner), s/s bumper bolts, uprated under tray fittings silicone intercooler hose, Viton O rings, Crofts door finishers, boot badge, wood dash, Phil-t4's magic wand, wood wheel, mk2 repeaters, HK tweeters & Angel eye projectors.

21st August 2018, 08:47	#30
mininuts This is my second home Cooper S 210 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Port William Posts: 5,309 Thanks: 5,098 Thanked 2,406 Times in 1,631 Posts	What an immense loss to the club I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Brian a couple of times, albeit briefly, and you couldn’t meet a nicer bloke, full of banter and fun. I’ve asked questions on here, and not just about 75s/ZTs, and the responses you get of Brian are always honest and accurate. You will be greatly missed Brian. __________________ *Paul* 2016 MINI Cooper S 210 : 2000 Rover 75 CDT Classic SE : 2009 Freelander 2 GS : 2000 Mini Cooper Sport : 1986 Mini Mayfair : 1980 Mini Pickup : 1971 Mini Cooper S

21st August 2018, 08:08	#24
Terryf Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon BRG Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Retford Posts: 573 Thanks: 119 Thanked 142 Times in 69 Posts	I never needed you for my car, but I read all your posts with great pleasure and will certainly miss them. Good Luck Brian, in whatever you do next. This Forum will be a sorrier place for your leaving. Terry

21st August 2018, 08:08	#25
ratchet Posted a thing or two ZT-T + CTDI Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Gone walkabout Posts: 1,185 Thanks: 179 Thanked 361 Times in 289 Posts	A sad day indeed. The shiny shiny brigade are instantly replaceable. If one leaves another will very quickly take their place. People with Brians skill set are very few and far between.

21st August 2018, 08:40	#28
bikerdude666 Posted a thing or two Jaguar Xe diseasal Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Little Stanion, Corby Posts: 1,922 Thanks: 363 Thanked 390 Times in 241 Posts	I too have never met Brian, but will miss him, for the selfish reason of his help. He was very helpful when I needed to replace the brake lines on my car, something which I didn't have the tools for and had never attempted before. I hope changes his mind and sticks around.