Petition to convert this sub-forum to Series (pre 1983) Land Rovers
- Thread starter Andrew
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We had a Series forum section that was basically unused so we removed it.
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Dave
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Dave
Start posting some Series threads. I’m sure they’ll make a section if the content is there. We don’t need this to turn into a 100 sub-forum shit show like ExPo
Rwollschlager
Well-known member
I’ll catch crap for this for sure, but if you want better series content join a series forum. Some of the series advice I’ve seen posted on d source was cringeworthy and incorrect. Check out Gunsandrovers.com.
rocky
NAS-ROW Addict
Hang on.... calling all Defender owners clueless ain’t right. I miss the weekly tinkering with cars.
Moving this to the General section. There is nothing “technical “ or “2020 Defender“ happening here.
i won’t comment on our members being called clueless other than you couldn’t be more wrong Andrew.
i won’t comment on our members being called clueless other than you couldn’t be more wrong Andrew.
meatblanket
Well-known member
I also think it's somewhat odd that a forum dedicated to the previous model Defender would have a forum for the current model and not for the Series Rovers, since the "classic" Defender carries a lot of DNA over from the older Rovers and actually shares some parts. I doubt that the new Defender shares a single part from the old one, being so radically different I see it as a Defender in name only.
However, Guns and Rovers really does fill that role nicely as a (primarily) North American based Series Rover discussion board.
However, Guns and Rovers really does fill that role nicely as a (primarily) North American based Series Rover discussion board.
We have received requests for a Santana section and multiple different engine sections and a "How To" section. The fact of the matter is that empty sections make a forum look bad or confusing to navigate. We added the "How To" section which is being well used. As previously stated we had a Series section that nobody posted in.
I'll make you guys a deal/offer. Post up enough Series stuff IN THE GENERAL SECTION and in the title start with SERIES in all caps. If we get enough content to warrant its own section we will give it another try and we will merge it all into a Series section. Deal?
meatblanket
Well-known member
Makes sense to me. Then again, I would think the new Defender section would be handled the same way. Maybe there are a lot of people here planning to buy one, or maybe there are few to none.
This is not a gripe, or even a suggestion. Just an observation. I'm perfectly ok with whatever happens and appreciate the work you guys do.
This is not a gripe, or even a suggestion. Just an observation. I'm perfectly ok with whatever happens and appreciate the work you guys do.
RDavisinVA
Technical Excellence Contributor
Series Land Rovers were actually built through 1984, but the point is probably moot.
With a site like Guns and Rovers up and running, we don't need a Series dedicated section. Doesn't mean I won't discuss Series rigs here, and they are close enough in a lot of ways that some conversations just blend. However, I do agree that the new Defender should have its own sub-section. Already it is a different enough vehicle that it simply won't blend well. Maybe it is so different that it doesn't belong here, but that's not something I am worried about. If I ever get one, I'll still come here to post questions as long as they have the spot for it. And it is called the Defender, and it is still being referred to as the NAS version, so the web site title fits.
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BarryO
Well-known member
Truer words have never been spoken.
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Andrew
Well-known member
I was referring to the comment by Rwollschlager who stated, "Some of the series advice I’ve seen posted on d source was cringeworthy and incorrect." I believe that would constitute "clueless." I used that as part of my point that Defenders are much more similar to Series trucks than they are to the new Defender. I mean, LR retroactively calls all Series "Defender" and the classic Defenders are just a newer Series. So given those facts, it surprised me that classic Defender owners wouldn't be at all familiar with Series trucks. Therefore, the difference in knowledge between classic Defender owners and new Defender owners in regards to the technicalities of the vehicles will presumably be extreme.
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Andrew
Well-known member
And now since the thread has been moved into another forum, the title and question don't make sense. Therefore, it should probably be deleted. I'm impressed you guys are so anxious for the new Defender and can't wait to have a dedicated forum full of new users. I didn't know so many people have an affinity for it, so my apologies. From reading posts on the D source forum I formed the opinion most people don't like it. Boy was I wrong! I only offered the Series forum suggestion (as opposed to just deleting the forum) because it seemed very strange that only 1983+ Land Rovers have dedicated forums on this site.
Tbaumer
Technical Excellence Contributor
I don't have any interest in the new "Defender" (although I do have a LEGO one still in the box). I also don't have a Series, but if I did & I wanted a section dedicated to it, this seems like a good offer. Time to get posting!