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Posted by: jaminM3 Jun 19 2007, 06:24 PM

I see people write about the "old club" or "the split". Why are there three different websites for these cars? I see many of the people here still frequent the others sites still too. I checked them out and 914world seems to be the friendliest and most easy going and ACTIVE community of the three, but I have just been looking for the last couple months.

Posted by: ConeDodger Jun 19 2007, 06:27 PM

They are just other sites. We all love each other dearly. Nothing to see here. Move along.

Posted by: scotty b Jun 19 2007, 06:34 PM

We were once a great and proud people. All was well.......well seemingly so. The n came the great incident which none dare speak of. We do not speak of the incident out of fear of another flame war....a flame war our small faction cannot take. We now werk together to create a better....stronger......utopia of 914's. A place where our brothers come together all shapes, sizes,colors and even some of those border jumping V8 guys are welcome here. We want not infighting so some have not been allowed (by there own choosing) but we disallow none, as we are a loving caring crowd who simply want to get along.

Posted by: cuca914 Jun 19 2007, 06:37 PM

(we need a 'cop in riot gear with nightstick' emoticon)

BTW:

Posted by: JB 914 Jun 19 2007, 06:40 PM

"Money....So they say.....is the root of all evil today"
Pink Floyd

Posted by: Johny Blackstain Jun 19 2007, 06:43 PM

My friend there are a lot more than 3 websites dedicated to the 914. Do a Google search & be amazed.

Posted by: PanelBilly Jun 19 2007, 06:48 PM

I don't write often, but this is the only site I frequent. It fits my needs and I don't see any reason to look further than that. If your happy in the shade of a tree, stay there.

Posted by: Howard Jun 19 2007, 06:55 PM

Scotty's in the Ganja, Scotty's in the Ganja

Posted by: scotty b Jun 19 2007, 07:08 PM

Nah my back has gone into a spasm so I'm into the oxy......

Posted by: GTeener Jun 19 2007, 07:16 PM

Posted by: cuca914 Jun 19 2007, 07:37 PM

Close enough!

Posted by: Pat Garvey Jun 19 2007, 08:25 PM

There are several good sites. Most are niche sites & good at thier own thing. I visit almost all of them regularly.

But THIS is the BEST overall site! Everything is covered here.

They even let CW's in!
Pat

Posted by: sww914 Jun 19 2007, 08:41 PM

I think that if you do a search you can find some older threads, last December or so, and you can figure out why there was a split.
It's been beaten to death here already and I think we're all happy just moving along now.
The 914club.com was the original of the 3, there was a problem involving apparent greed, and the club split into 3.
A few people only frequent 1 or 2 of them for reasons of their own, but I think that 914 world is clearly the most active of the 3.

Posted by: George H. Jun 19 2007, 08:49 PM

my favorite place to learn and chat is the http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewforum.php?f=31 room







I only come here* when i'm awake, other times i'm not here














* "here" meaning , world , narp, the bird, roadglue, club, samba, aircooled tech, p914, and the others

Posted by: xitspd Jun 19 2007, 09:13 PM

Think fo it this way! The owner of 914club.com is not is not worthy of membership in NARP or 914world.com.

Dan

Posted by: Dr Evil Jun 19 2007, 09:16 PM

The only advise I give is to surf all and stay where you fit in. As for why, that is personal and is all about you. I have no public beef with anyone in the 914 community, but I also do not have time to surf more than this site.

Posted by: Headrage Jun 19 2007, 09:17 PM

2 pokes for you Dan

Posted by: neo914-6 Jun 19 2007, 09:20 PM

That's hilarious

Posted by: So.Cal.914 Jun 19 2007, 09:24 PM

I only come here and to NARP...I can't take anymore abuse than that.

Posted by: Headrage Jun 19 2007, 09:28 PM

I love you Mike.....

Posted by: Dr Evil Jun 19 2007, 09:30 PM

I knew you did I wont tell

Posted by: Scott Carlberg Jun 20 2007, 01:34 AM

Two things...

1) don't forget Roadglue.com


2) Does anyone else STOP themselves when talking about THIS site, ie referring to this Website, only to say "the 914 club site" ?????


I won't go back to the club site, but it seems so much easier to say - - -
the 914Club, instead of the 914World, you know?


Just curious.

Posted by: markb Jun 20 2007, 01:38 AM

Posted by: jaminM3 Jun 20 2007, 01:50 AM

OK, I think I am getting the picture, I guess I will search a little..

I too don't have enough time to frequent a bunch of sites so I will probably be here the most.

What is the Roadglue.com site about??

Posted by: TROJANMAN Jun 20 2007, 09:15 AM

yes

Posted by: Joe Sharp Jun 20 2007, 09:18 AM

914's

Posted by: Joe Ricard Jun 20 2007, 09:23 AM

I think it now all depends on what you are looking for.

NARP = bunch of old guys that happen to have a 914 but would rather party and BS

World = get your car fixed via crazy opinions from 6000 members

Club = get your car fixed by self proclaimed experts and some of the same 6000 members

Pelican = Get your car fixed next week if someone who cares stumbles on your post

Rennlist = I have no idea

Posted by: TROJANMAN Jun 20 2007, 09:27 AM

Hey! How old do you think I am?


And may I remind you: you own a NARP

Posted by: Thomas J Bliznik Jun 20 2007, 09:28 AM

914-World fits me like a comfortable pair of shoes, but I check out others from time to time. We have everything & all types of people. They only thing missing on this site is more women contributors. The reason, it's sometimes a tough crowd.

T

Posted by: Joe Ricard Jun 20 2007, 10:01 AM

We gets plenty of womenz in the sandbox. Oh you mean real women

Posted by: SLITS Jun 20 2007, 10:03 AM

Roadglue = A mixture of NARP & WORLD with a taste of Pelican and Rennlist

Damn swamp dwellers can't get anything right.

Posted by: Howard Jun 20 2007, 10:11 AM

Good explanation. I added a bit, then noticed Ron had posted too. Great minds, etc.

Posted by: TROJANMAN Jun 20 2007, 10:16 AM

Signed..............The Old Guys of NARP

Posted by: SLITS Jun 20 2007, 10:17 AM

Oh, I forgot one

World = Inhabitated by the shortest Admin on the planet.

Posted by: SirAndy Jun 20 2007, 11:39 AM

(i wasn't going to post in this thread, but that was just too funny)

Posted by: GTeener Jun 20 2007, 12:14 PM

Pretty sure it's not the tough crowd that keeps the women away
You guys are just as bad gossips and crybabies as women.

Statistically, not as many women are car hobbiest as men.

Posted by: Johny Blackstain Jun 20 2007, 12:24 PM

Unfortunately .

Posted by: dlo914 Jun 20 2007, 12:48 PM

great support here in the SoCal region and else where in the country as well!

Posted by: drew365 Jun 20 2007, 12:52 PM

I'm proud of the civil tone everyone has kept in this thread. It makes me glad I hang out here.

Posted by: jaminM3 Jun 20 2007, 05:19 PM

That Brad guy posted this:

Up until Dec. 13 06 World and Club where one. The people running World didnt like the direction I wanted to go with Club so a split was decided.

Club was first ages and ages ago. The people at NARP didnt like how things where being ran and decided to start their own.

Opinions will vary.. blah blah..

It is over. Everyone is happy and we moved on. /brad

I'm sorry if I am dragging this out, but wouldn't it be easier to have one, especially since half of you contribute to 2 of the three anyway. It would make for a much better site. Oh, well, It seems more and more people are coming here anyway..

Posted by: Rand Jun 20 2007, 05:30 PM

They will never merge - There is zero chance of that, so best to just let it go.

As was mentioned, there are also several other 914 forums out there. Each is managed by a different company or unique personalities that want to do it their own way. Each board has its own flavor. Hang out at as many or few as you like.

Posted by: Dr Evil Jun 20 2007, 05:34 PM

If you research the threads from that time you will see why it is not better to have one site. Many people have very strong opinions about the management of Club, while here it is more geared toward a democratic setup. Others at Club do not like all of the banter we have here and want a more sterile 914 talk only environment. Then there are the clashing opinions and attitudes of the various members over the whole event. There is no shortage of opinions on the matter, this is why I say to try all and see which one you like.

Posted by: SLITS Jun 20 2007, 05:49 PM

Sorry, it's time to kill this thread.

There is NO hostility between any of the sites. Sometimes we may joke about it. There are still those that can't seem to get past it but then the onus is on them for their short-sightedness.

Club is Brad and it is run the way he wants it. His minions do not like the banter a few of us throw out and are, by their word, strictly racing. We were also labeled by one of their members as "A group of silly individuals who like to hang out in parking lots and drink beer". I, for one, resemble that.

World is admined by good people. It is a site that some old-timers and a lot of newbies inhabit. Some have left over the split. Some distress is still experienced by some but that has been covered above. A LOT of NARPsters / RoadGlue-ers cross post on World because it is like our second home that we do not trash (for the most part).

NARP is inhabited by some close friends but we still invite all to join in our usual senseless banter. It is akin to Animal House ... and we are PROUD of it. It was formed when Club went down and World didn't exist.

There is a real thin line, if any exists, between NARP and WORLD. ROADGLUE existed, then didn't and then came back during the black hole between Club and World. It should be as active as NARP.

WORLD seems to be the primary choice of most 914 owners. We can be one site because in reality we already are .... WORLD. I am a NARPster by name, but I do not diss WORLD as I consider all who inhabit it to be friends. Being a shit-stirrer, I like to poke at WORLD and fully expect and want them to come to NARP and poke at us. I've left Randy (RoadGlue) alone (but that can change).

So, it doesn't make any difference where you call home or what you call a "second home". Oh, and if you really want who was first we can start the roll call at several sites, but primarily Pelican Parts (who really didn't like any of our acts, RENNLIST. RoadGlue and a few I have forgotten or never really knew.

GET THE FUCK OVER IT. WE ARE ALL STILL FRIENDS AND ENJOY EACH OTHERS COMPANY and if that changes - none of the sites will exist.

CASE CLOSED - THERE IS NO DIVISION

Posted by: ChrisNPDrider Jun 20 2007, 05:57 PM

Whew - if it wasn't for this thread I would have forgot to check RoadGlue as part of my 914 internet clicking regime this week

Randy and Glenn put together some great FREE info and pics there
Joe Sharp and the NARP crowd are the funnest to hang and party with (I have one BBQ worth of experience) so I click there for updates, its FREE, and gotta make sure nobody kicked the bucket
Lots of the local NorCal AX racers boast and leak some FREE info at 914club, so I click there
The FREE World had the biggest baddest collection of best tips and good times so I bookmark it.

Obviously, I was never the type to pay for community derived internet knowledge. I plan to attend the PCA AX at Marina, where "Club" members should get a discounted fee, but the # of "reduced price" events I plan to attend is less than the cost of the "membership"...I did the math. OK, back to work

Posted by: SirAndy Jun 20 2007, 06:01 PM

i'll be there too ...

wanna guess what kind of "discount" i'm going to get?
Andy

PS: i need a 914-World Windshield sticker ...

Posted by: MoveQik Jun 20 2007, 06:02 PM

Truth be told, I'm a little irked with one of the World admins.

At Atomic Clay said he was working on a viable AC set-up for six conversions. Obviously it STILL isn't available for sale and it is 110 degrees here today!

Posted by: SirAndy Jun 20 2007, 06:04 PM

looks like your conversation with him "went over his head" ...
Andy

Posted by: George H. Jun 20 2007, 06:06 PM

Posted by: SLITS Jun 20 2007, 06:14 PM

Zzzzzzzzzzzing!

Damn, the kraut has a sense of humor.

Posted by: Lawrence Jun 20 2007, 06:45 PM

Damn, that was harsh...

Hey, Ben... I hope that fender works out for ya. Shipping was a real b*tch.

Posted by: MoveQik Jun 20 2007, 06:49 PM

Brutal....but fuchin funny. Actually height issues aside, most of what he said(and he was a tad bit chatty ) went over my head. He's got 914 skills.

Posted by: thomasotten Jun 20 2007, 06:57 PM

Club *does* have a hottie....Ashley Van Dyke ... can't we get one?

Posted by: GTeener Jun 20 2007, 07:00 PM

We are all a part of the 914 Club just not the .com site

Posted by: GWN7 Jun 20 2007, 07:36 PM

I think we already have.........several in fact.......I won't name name's, because I'll forget someone and don't want to hurt anyone's feelings, but some of their names begin with the letters, K, G, J, S, T.............

Posted by: TROJANMAN Jun 20 2007, 07:41 PM

Thanks Bruce

Posted by: ConeDodger Jun 20 2007, 07:53 PM

You know, if you go to Club and pay the subscriber fee you get full sized admins

I don't know why I am giving Clay I have never even met him... Sorry Clay

Posted by: Johny Blackstain Jun 20 2007, 07:58 PM

One? Why limit yourself?

Posted by: Eric_Shea Jun 20 2007, 09:33 PM

Ssssssssssalmon??

Posted by: brant Jun 20 2007, 10:52 PM

damn... this is funny
guess i've had tOO many this evening.

Clay, are you not tall?
I didn't notice anything like that!

Ron... you rule!
"GET THE FUCK OVER IT. WE ARE ALL STILL FRIENDS AND ENJOY EACH OTHERS COMPANY and if that changes "

Eric, are you coming to moab or what?
do I have to bet?
want me to pay your entry?
(you know I practically quit my job, wrecked my car and went through hell.. and you still want me to pay your entry?.. ok... enough said... I will....)

you coming then salmon boy?

brant

Posted by: ClayPerrine Jun 20 2007, 10:57 PM

I have not forgotten about the in dash AC for a 914. I am working my full time job, looking for a new full time job, and working a part time job. Plus keeping both our 914s running. I don't get to drive my six right now either, because it is friggin hot here too!!

Andy.... A simple "Bite Me" expresses my feelings about your comment.


ConeDodger - You don't have to meet me in person to give me . I can take it. I am a BIG enough man to take it.


And Slits... I KNOW you paid off Hippy boy to lie about the measuring. When I figure out it out, I am going to blow the conspiracy wide open and expose you to the ridicule you are due, because the SHORTEST admin is on NARP and not World.

Posted by: Eric_Shea Jun 20 2007, 10:58 PM

You have been drinking...

Posted by: TROJANMAN Jun 20 2007, 11:04 PM

The summer of Brant is HERE!

Let me know about next weekend. I'll break out the RV, and we'll travel in style

Posted by: SirAndy Jun 20 2007, 11:10 PM

Posted by: brant Jun 20 2007, 11:51 PM

yep...... !

I kinda mildly quit my job.

do do I have to pay for you to attend or what?

Posted by: jaminM3 Jun 20 2007, 11:59 PM

Sorry Ron. sensitive huh..

No more probing questions. I posted the same basic question over on Club and I received few responses except brad. I am done poking..

Wow, maybe I'm slow but I think I just figured out that NARP means Not A Real Porsche. Am I right?

Lawrence, I was wondering how you were going to ship it. It came fine and wasn't as heavy as I thought it would be.

I just closed the window I had open with Club in it. I actually work during the day and only want to have to keep one 914 forum up.

Posted by: So.Cal.914 Jun 21 2007, 01:57 AM

Nope, it's the National Association of Retired Persons.

Posted by: messix Jun 21 2007, 02:01 AM

i fixed it for ya!

Posted by: So.Cal.914 Jun 21 2007, 03:21 AM

Posted by: SharonG Jun 21 2007, 08:51 AM

Hey! I'm not an old guy! But I do enjoy a groovy party baby, yeah!

PS: Brant, what does "mildly quit my job" mean?

PPS: Shea, you'd BETTER be at Red Rocks or young man!

Posted by: SGB Jun 21 2007, 09:33 AM

This thread is typical of why I prefer the World site. What a buncha assholes we are, eh?

The only prob with NARP is that it is virtual. They really should have a 3-D party someday.

Posted by: SLITS Jun 21 2007, 10:17 AM

Everything was in 3-D at the Atomic Ramble.

NARPsters don't have to think ..... we know how to Parteeeeeeeeee!

Oh, BTW .... #1 - #3 Asshole Title is already taken by NARP. You're just sucking hind tit.

Posted by: zymurgist Jun 21 2007, 10:17 AM

When you little scamps get together, you're worse than a sewing circle.

Posted by: drewvw Jun 21 2007, 11:50 AM

moral of this thread is: nobody likes to be probed.

Posted by: SLITS Jun 21 2007, 11:56 AM

Salmon Boy would disagree ............

Posted by: Eric_Shea Jun 21 2007, 12:32 PM

Boy do you ever... you rock.



(pass the Geritol)

Posted by: So.Cal.914 Jun 21 2007, 12:39 PM

We're not old...we're seasoned.

Posted by: SLITS Jun 21 2007, 12:43 PM

He's just a whiner 'cause momma is crackin' da whip and won't let him come out and play ....



Can't keep up with us old seasoned guys ..............

Posted by: TROJANMAN Jun 21 2007, 12:50 PM

Post removed for attempting to tell a joke

Posted by: Eric_Shea Jun 21 2007, 04:33 PM

So we've heard. In fact, I heard there were Klingons on Uranus.



"Momma" crackin' da whip" means I get to stay in and play!