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Discussion in 'Mondial' started by stekkefun4, Oct 12, 2017.

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  1. David Lind

    David Lind Formula 3

    Nov 19, 2008
    2,248
    Full Name:
    David Lind
    I'm on here at least once per day, but the original post does seem correct ... not much activity in the Mondial section. Luigi, I hope you enjoy the Philippines Ferrari 70th festivities. Please take some pictures for us!
     
  2. AUDIO RESEARCH

    AUDIO RESEARCH Formula Junior

    Feb 11, 2009
    350
    PHILIPPINES
    Full Name:
    LUIGI RAYMUND LIRA
    David please dont expect much . It wont be the same as what you have there in Europe or in the USA . Its still a small community ( Ferrari cars / owners) not that much variety . I will try to post pictures .
     
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  3. davebdave

    davebdave Formula 3
    Owner

    Mar 18, 2007
    2,379
    Northern VA
    Full Name:
    Dave W
    I no longer sign on daily. Mostly because the new forum format is too bright, bothers my eyes at night when I usually log on. I'll try fiddling with my settings.

    Dave
     
  4. PV Dirk

    PV Dirk F1 Veteran

    Jul 26, 2009
    5,401
    Ahwatukee, AZ
    I've been so busy with life, the car has been mostly in storage for a couple years and now is in the shop getting looked over. I've had it for 8 years, put a lot of miles on it, never a single breakdown. But I've been building some distance between the car and myself. I plan to sell it but hate the sales process. I'm hoping that my Ferrari experience will end in the most epic way possible, a private placement without need to advertise ;) I check in here a couple times a week but on my phone without logging in. I also have other cars waiting in the wings for when I sell the Ferrari, I wish it was gone already, feels like it's holding me back right now. I've become the guy who is tired of his supermodel girlfriend. Never thought it would happen.
     
  5. moysiuan

    moysiuan F1 Rookie
    Silver Subscribed

    Nov 1, 2005
    3,628
    Canada
    I tend to post in some bursts and go quiet, but I do check in to both the Mondial and 308 boards quite regularly.

    The new format does not come up without more fuss on an old Blackberry Playbook I still use as might night reader. Technology changes, but I get the vague feeling I am being more efficiently "monetized" as the main reason for technical changes, not necessarily to make for a better user experience (not just Fchat but more generally too, and I would simply prefer that changes keep user experience top of mind regardless of motives). I don't see any benefit of the new changes in my use, maybe there are some I have not figured out yet and will just take time.

    Will be replacing the charcoal canister and emissions lines this winter as a project, will post how that goes. Also just did a refurbishment of the parking brake, the ratchet had worn, so took it out, cleaned it up and dremel tooled the mechanism back to working order.
     
  6. godabitibi

    godabitibi F1 Veteran
    Silver Subscribed

    Jan 11, 2012
    6,252
    Papineauville, Quebec
    Full Name:
    Claude Laforest
    Yes a lot of guys that were posting a lot are gone. Ted, Mike(soucorp), mulorampante, I sold mine so I mostly read but don't write. Hanksound not here as much as before, same with Jay. Statler is still present once in a while. I guess it's a normal rotation of active members. Mondial section use to be my prefered one.
     
  7. porphy

    porphy Formula 3
    Silver Subscribed

    Dec 9, 2009
    1,203
    LouisvilleKY/Switzld
    Full Name:
    Randall Gatz
    Still here and alive! Still re-assembling the dash and consol after renovating the heat/AC black box and have been busy with "while I'm in there" stuff. I read almost daily so no problem. I just don't post much.
     
  8. fdekeu

    fdekeu Formula Junior

    Jun 19, 2008
    582
    Belzium
    Full Name:
    Frank
    Still here but
    Been very busy since September
    + I hate the new layout!
     
  9. davem

    davem F1 Veteran
    Silver Subscribed

    Jan 21, 2002
    8,210
    Stepford, Connecticut
    Full Name:
    dave m
    My Silver subscription expired around the same time the format changed. Figured it was a good time to unplug for a bit.
    Welcome to the new Mondial owners that have joined the ranks!
    Has anyone told them about the minimum post requirements, and thread starts that are required as "the new guys"!?
     
  10. soucorp

    soucorp F1 Rookie

    Sep 20, 2011
    4,814
    Old Dominion
    Full Name:
    Mike
    The new look and feel takes some getting use to, not a fan! I'm on FaceBook more these days with memership on closed private groups and some of the folks here. Look me up at "mikes ferrari porsche group" on FB. I do read this forum once a week to catch up to what the brotherhood is up to.

    Cheers,
    Mike
     
  11. davemqv

    davemqv F1 Rookie

    Aug 28, 2014
    3,097
    USA
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    Dave
    Still here. Busy in the outside world, and spending a lot of time in the vintage and detailing forums trying to learn more about the older cars I also love.
     
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  12. sidtx

    sidtx F1 Rookie
    Owner

    Feb 9, 2014
    4,454
    Frisco, Tx
    Full Name:
    Sid

    Nope. Still all original.

    Up close, she shows some wear - bumpers are faded and there are numerous rock chips on the nose (previous owner used her as a track car).

    Even so, she looks great, and I have no plans to repaint her, even if by some miracle Mondials go the way of Dinos and become six figure cars.

    Sid
     
  13. Bell Bloke

    Bell Bloke Formula 3

    Dec 6, 2012
    1,839
    UK
    Bell Bloke, still here cars going well, just moved house, been on holiday etc. Don't get here as often as I'd like. How do people ever find the time to get on 'Anti-social media' I have no time for that rubbish.... At least here we are all actually doing stuff.
    Regards Bell
     
  14. jjmalez

    jjmalez F1 Veteran
    Silver Subscribed

    Apr 8, 2005
    5,947
    Northern Illinois
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    Joseph
    The only thing I hate more than shopping... Is change. Hate the new format.

    Joe
     
  15. Bell Bloke

    Bell Bloke Formula 3

    Dec 6, 2012
    1,839
    UK
    Yes I don't like it either, confusing on my phone.....another reason for not checking in so much...
     
  16. blownfuse

    blownfuse Karting

    Jul 16, 2012
    104
    Campbell, California
    There's also the active members that are driven away by this forum's owner and moderators. Seems they're only interested in monetization, and anything that threatens their cash cow is perma-banned... even if said ban makes this community less valuable. (see also: recent site redesign)
     
  17. PV Dirk

    PV Dirk F1 Veteran

    Jul 26, 2009
    5,401
    Ahwatukee, AZ
    #42 PV Dirk, Nov 14, 2017
    Last edited: Nov 14, 2017
    Not a fan or the new format, but I don't think I could have had my Ferrari experience without this place and the great people. I used to be in here a couple times a day and felt like a contributor. I feel a bit bad when I see something I knew an answer to 3 weeks after it was asked. It is part of turnover. I hope all the new folks who come online love this place as much as I have and get as much great information. And for the new folks the format is the only one they have ever known so I hope this place flourishes.

    And if y'all like the old format a lot you can get a gen 3 camaro and their forum is in the old style. They even have moderators that lots of people complain about. Very homey :)
     
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  18. Statler

    Statler F1 World Champ

    Jun 7, 2011
    17,389
    Just enjoying the fall weather.
     
  19. Pero

    Pero Formula Junior
    Silver Subscribed

    Apr 22, 2011
    820
    Sweden
    Full Name:
    Peter R
    Recovering from big surgery. Looking forward to being more active in January.
    /Peter
     
  20. MvT

    MvT F1 Rookie

    May 25, 2013
    4,248
    The Netherlands - NH
    Full Name:
    Tijn
    I just have been back. But time is an issue and the new format is not helping. Although I like change the new format is not bringing anything new IMHO.. It actually got worse. IE and some other browsers are not showing the stuff good and you have no bulk update for pictures.. in which time we life in? 1990? ok I got a 87 ride but that does not mean I want to have the browse experience of that era.


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  21. DavidJ

    DavidJ Formula Junior

    Feb 12, 2012
    387
    Northern NJ
    Full Name:
    David
    I'm still here. Don't post much but I do visit daily.
    Got a couple of additional cars so I'm spread over a bunch of car sites.
    1965 Corvair Corsa coupe
    1999 Porsche Boxster
    The Box is my go to for fun without the fear of breaking something. It's a blast when you drive it like you stole it.

    DavidJ
     
  22. Statler

    Statler F1 World Champ

    Jun 7, 2011
    17,389
    I also participate a lot more in the subscribed forums. Met some good friends and now just chat with those good friends.
     
  23. jgoodman

    jgoodman F1 Rookie
    Rossa Subscribed

    Aug 29, 2009
    3,201
    Central PA
    Full Name:
    Jay Goodman
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  24. hank sound

    hank sound F1 Veteran

    Jan 31, 2004
    5,953
    Burbank, CA
    Full Name:
    Hank Garfield
    hi Temple,

    Thanks, so much,for asking about me.

    Strokes only belong in an internal combustion engine,which I certainly am not!!But I'mhappy and quite thankful that I'm able to say that all is well now. I'm very focused on completing production of my newwSPIDER TOP.

    Rachel,the red girl is also quite well and beautiful as ever.

    Cheers and be well,all,

    Hank
     
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  25. hank sound

    hank sound F1 Veteran

    Jan 31, 2004
    5,953
    Burbank, CA
    Full Name:
    Hank Garfield
    Hi "J",

    That's one beautiful photo!
    Be well,mate,

    Hank
     
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