Feel Alienated With The Old Car Club I Rejoined - Page 2

wraymond · 13th June 2014, 12:58

It's a shame your old car club was a disappointment. However, your new car club is guaranteed to be better!

Neil1 · 13th June 2014, 13:11

I know there is a 'click' of about 20 people who all stick together like glue.

It was even more highlighted at the Hotel for lunch when I was put on a table with people who I didn't know but who are not part of this group, for me it was really noticeable.
We all had a great time on our table, me getting told off for dropping food down my T-shirt even though I had napkin tucked in.
So I did meet some really nice people who I got on with and they didn't give a stuff about my car, even asked why I wasn't included in the photo, but they didn't get an answer, I was standing there at the time.

I suppose what might have gone against me was when I said to the Chairman of the Club that his Morris 8 would go a lot better with a decent Straight 6 in it, I just got a look for that one.......lol

I just think it's a shame that people have to be like this.

Pistonbroke666 · 13th June 2014, 13:32

Car clubs are magnets for a lot of douche bags.
People that have, what J K Rowling would call, a deatheater persona.

By that I mean, a supremacist, 'pure blood' mentality that is completely backwards. Unnecessarily hostile.

I don't react well to that. I detest bullies.

On a positive note though...

I've recently joined the MG-Rover South East page on Facebook (the Halfway House crew) and they seem like a right decent bunch.
They don't mind me bringing an off-road prepped Land Rover 90 down to Sundays meet

Neil1 · 13th June 2014, 13:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pistonbroke666

Car clubs are magnets for a lot of douche bags.
People that have, what J K Rowling would call, a deatheater persona.

By that I mean, a supremacist, 'pure blood' mentality that is completely backwards. Unnecessarily hostile.

I don't react well to that. I detest bullies.

On a positive note though...

I've recently joined the MG-Rover South East page on Facebook (the Halfway House crew) and they seem like a right decent bunch.
They don't mind me bringing an off-road prepped Land Rover 90 down to Sundays meet

Got any pictures of your Land Rover as I like these as well.

Pistonbroke666 · 13th June 2014, 14:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neil1

Got any pictures of your Land Rover as I like these as well.

I'll post one up shortly - pictures are on my phone but the signal in my office is diabolical so I'm struggling to get enough signal to upload to photobucket grrrrr

Neil1 · 13th June 2014, 14:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pistonbroke666

I'll post one up shortly - pictures are on my phone but the signal in my office is diabolical so I'm struggling to get enough signal to upload to photobucket grrrrr

Not a problem, leave it till later when you have a better signal.

James.uk · 13th June 2014, 14:28

Car clubs have to be carefull where they draw the line between being proud of your car, or using it as an ego booster. I.E. buying a low mileage car and touting it all over the country to show it off. That's not what car clubs should be about innit..

In this club we have loads of well used even high mileage cars, but their owners all come to meetings to chat, exchange info, and to socialize. friendship is what it should be about. A friend is priceless...

...

SirRustalot · 13th June 2014, 15:18

"I do hope the Triumph club in question wasn't the TSSC, I would be most disappointed being an ex-member myself as well as my father who was one of the really early members (20 or something, I can't recall exactly) and having been to many club dos and meets from the age of 13 - 30. Sadly I had to let my Herald (Dolomite 1500 engine with twin SU) go due to financial pressure (no money). Couldn't afford to get another road worthy one now! __________________" Avulon

Club Triumph and TSSC, of which I was a member of both, were absolutely great. Can't speak highly enough of them. My main problem was at shows. Full of experts who can tell what diff ratio was used between 1972-1975 on a blah blah etc. I just got tired of being scolded by them for fitting a part not from that model and having to justify myself constantly. It sounds petty but, after a while, it begins to infuriate. Also, I once sold a car I built from scratch (Dolomite Sprint) and the guy who bought it touted it as being built by himself, eventually being caught out since I sign and date every car I build in a secret place. I've even donated parts to people who, after I heard their sob story, took no cash and just gave them away to find the items on eBay the day after for lots of money. Yes, it's up to them what they do with it but it's bad form in my book. Things like that just annoy me.

Clearly, not everybody involved with classic cars is bad, the vast majority being good folks, but I've met my fair share of 'slappables' and my age-related tolerance of others' folly is depleting. I am rapidly becoming a fully paid-up misanthropist. And don't get me started about my stint with Triumph Stags - that's the closest I came to hurting someone physically.

Model aircraft? Same thing - chock full of gits. (apologies to non-gits)
Motorcycling? Put an accountant in full leathers and he becomes drunk on idiocy. I now ride alone and love it.
Guitarists? It's a constant pee-ing contest. Gets tiring.
HiFi? Lord knows, they love a debate. Get into valve gear and the heated debate/slagging rises expontially.
Wine and foodies? - we're entering another realm of divisiveness entirely.

Clearly, generalisations but it's just my own personal experience.

Sorry to hi-jack the thread.

galaxyclass · 13th June 2014, 19:18

Totally agree with James, this club is about the cars and the owners. No matter the condition of your car someone will always try to help.

Pistonbroke666 · 13th June 2014, 19:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neil1

Not a problem, leave it till later when you have a better signal.

As promised...

13th June 2014, 12:58	#11
wraymond This is my second home 75 Auto 2.5 SE Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Westcliff on Sea Posts: 5,195 Thanks: 423 Thanked 1,680 Times in 1,014 Posts	It's a shame your old car club was a disappointment. However, your new car club is guaranteed to be better! __________________ member no. 235

13th June 2014, 13:32	#13
Pistonbroke666 Posted a thing or two MG ZT 1.8T, MG GS Exclusive Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Grays Essex Posts: 1,809 Thanks: 100 Thanked 282 Times in 205 Posts	Car clubs are magnets for a lot of douche bags. People that have, what J K Rowling would call, a deatheater persona. By that I mean, a supremacist, 'pure blood' mentality that is completely backwards. Unnecessarily hostile. I don't react well to that. I detest bullies. On a positive note though... I've recently joined the MG-Rover South East page on Facebook (the Halfway House crew) and they seem like a right decent bunch. They don't mind me bringing an off-road prepped Land Rover 90 down to Sundays meet __________________ Stage two 1.8T build Last edited by Pistonbroke666; 13th June 2014 at 13:36..

13th June 2014, 15:18	#18
SirRustalot Gets stuck in Box of ales and some cheap sunglasses Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 670 Thanks: 323 Thanked 174 Times in 92 Posts	"I do hope the Triumph club in question wasn't the TSSC, I would be most disappointed being an ex-member myself as well as my father who was one of the really early members (20 or something, I can't recall exactly) and having been to many club dos and meets from the age of 13 - 30. Sadly I had to let my Herald (Dolomite 1500 engine with twin SU) go due to financial pressure (no money). Couldn't afford to get another road worthy one now! __________________" Avulon Club Triumph and TSSC, of which I was a member of both, were absolutely great. Can't speak highly enough of them. My main problem was at shows. Full of experts who can tell what diff ratio was used between 1972-1975 on a blah blah etc. I just got tired of being scolded by them for fitting a part not from that model and having to justify myself constantly. It sounds petty but, after a while, it begins to infuriate. Also, I once sold a car I built from scratch (Dolomite Sprint) and the guy who bought it touted it as being built by himself, eventually being caught out since I sign and date every car I build in a secret place. I've even donated parts to people who, after I heard their sob story, took no cash and just gave them away to find the items on eBay the day after for lots of money. Yes, it's up to them what they do with it but it's bad form in my book. Things like that just annoy me. Clearly, not everybody involved with classic cars is bad, the vast majority being good folks, but I've met my fair share of 'slappables' and my age-related tolerance of others' folly is depleting. I am rapidly becoming a fully paid-up misanthropist. And don't get me started about my stint with Triumph Stags - that's the closest I came to hurting someone physically. Model aircraft? Same thing - chock full of gits. (apologies to non-gits) Motorcycling? Put an accountant in full leathers and he becomes drunk on idiocy. I now ride alone and love it. Guitarists? It's a constant pee-ing contest. Gets tiring. HiFi? Lord knows, they love a debate. Get into valve gear and the heated debate/slagging rises expontially. Wine and foodies? - we're entering another realm of divisiveness entirely. Clearly, generalisations but it's just my own personal experience. Sorry to hi-jack the thread. __________________ Chocolate digestives - now there's a biscuit you can trust.

13th June 2014, 19:18	#19
galaxyclass Posted a thing or two MG ZT+ 190 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,047 Thanks: 119 Thanked 59 Times in 58 Posts	Totally agree with James, this club is about the cars and the owners. No matter the condition of your car someone will always try to help. __________________ Mods done - Spyhole mod - Xenons - Blue dash lights (except message centre) - VIS indicators - Illuminated sun visors - Drivers grab handle - Smiley plate - Rear electric blind - Handbrake compensator. Mods to do - Powerfolds - Better ICE - Headlight washers - Heated seats - cruise - And loads more i can't remember. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

13th June 2014, 13:11	#12
Neil1 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T CDTI Auto Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Newton Abbot Posts: 2,624 Thanks: 1,342 Thanked 518 Times in 425 Posts	I know there is a 'click' of about 20 people who all stick together like glue. It was even more highlighted at the Hotel for lunch when I was put on a table with people who I didn't know but who are not part of this group, for me it was really noticeable. We all had a great time on our table, me getting told off for dropping food down my T-shirt even though I had napkin tucked in. So I did meet some really nice people who I got on with and they didn't give a stuff about my car, even asked why I wasn't included in the photo, but they didn't get an answer, I was standing there at the time. I suppose what might have gone against me was when I said to the Chairman of the Club that his Morris 8 would go a lot better with a decent Straight 6 in it, I just got a look for that one.......lol I just think it's a shame that people have to be like this.

13th June 2014, 14:28	#17
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	Car clubs have to be carefull where they draw the line between being proud of your car, or using it as an ego booster. I.E. buying a low mileage car and touting it all over the country to show it off. That's not what car clubs should be about innit.. In this club we have loads of well used even high mileage cars, but their owners all come to meetings to chat, exchange info, and to socialize. friendship is what it should be about. A friend is priceless... ...