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Andy.s
23-05-2003, 22:39
can any one give me a little info on how to use these boards as im brand new here ie-

if i post new topic how long does it stay on boards?

wots a thread??

why does it go into e mail?:o

can users tell if certain people r online

sorry if i seem thick,or are there instructions some where??:o

in other words do i have keep popping back to my message to see if anyones replied??

wen i read a page do i have to scrole back to top of page??:cry:

help some one pleeze :|

voodoo_melon
23-05-2003, 22:50
Originally posted by lenso
can any one give me a little info on how to use these boards as im brand new here ie-

if i post new topic how long does it stay on boards?
Forever as far as I know...


wots a thread??
Subjects that are currently in the forum. 'Using these boards' is the name of this thread.


why does it go into e mail?:o

You can set it to notify you by email when someone replies to a thread you're subscribed to. Replying to a thread automatically subscribes you to it.


can users tell if certain people r online

Yes, it tells you who is looking at each forum at the top of the list of threads, and everyone on the site on the main forum page (http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/index.php?s=), but only if they're logged in.


sorry if i seem thick,or are there instructions some where??:o

in other words do i have keep popping back to my message to see if anyones replied??

No, see e-mail thing above


wen i read a page do i have to scrole back to top of page??:cry:

help some one pleeze :|

Wak
23-05-2003, 22:52
You can also tell if someone is on line by the colour of the tick at the bottom left of their reply to a thread. Yellow means on line, blue means off

voodoo_melon
23-05-2003, 22:53
Originally posted by Wak
You can also tell if someone is on line by the colour of the tick at the bottom left of their reply to a thread. Yellow means on line, blue means off
ooo didn't know that :) :thumbs:

Andy.s
23-05-2003, 22:54
thanx,but if i subscribe aint that like saying il always be...here! though :o

Wak
23-05-2003, 22:57
Not really, I don't think other users can tell if you've subscribed.

I don't subscribe to any threads cos my e mail was getting clogged when threads like mallets mallet start and get thousands of replies you get an e mail for each one. This does make it difficult to tell which threads you have replied to though

Andy.s
23-05-2003, 23:04
is it possible for me to change my name? ie-lenso

can u tell wen im here typing a message :o

cheers

Wak
23-05-2003, 23:06
No, only the moderators can do that

No I can't

Andy.s
23-05-2003, 23:23
sorry...:o :D but where can ifind a moderator???:confused: :eek: :cry:

sroberts
23-05-2003, 23:25
welcome :wave: can I help :D

Si :)

Chris
23-05-2003, 23:25
stay there i'll get one now

sroberts
23-05-2003, 23:26
I am here, what do you want mate?

Si :)

Wak
23-05-2003, 23:27
On the first page of the board you see a list of the topic areas down the left eg s13 technical, ice etc and on the right hand side is the name of the person who moderates that section eg Steve Carter, Stuymac. Click on one of the names to send them a PM (private message) and ask them to change your name

Wak
23-05-2003, 23:29
Originally posted by sroberts
welcome :wave: can I help :D

Si :)

Blimey! Is there a flashing light on the top of your computer that goes off when someone types "moderator"

sroberts
23-05-2003, 23:30
OK I shall shout a little bit LOUDER I do the main site and am full admin on here :)

Si :)

sroberts
23-05-2003, 23:31
Wak no matey, just wasting time while I upload 300meg of videos for you guys to view soon of the main site ;)

Si :)

Andy.s
23-05-2003, 23:31
fairplay to you guys...its strange this internet stuff,but its quite good
thanx il try that wen i get a better name ,ta:( :o :)

SteveCarter200
23-05-2003, 23:34
Hello :wave:

I'm here too, my pager just went off.:D

Dave_S
23-05-2003, 23:36
But you can't possibly look serious with that avatar mate :p :D

Dave

sroberts
23-05-2003, 23:37
Pager? Lucky git I have to wait for the pigeon to fly in :D :D :D

Si :)

Wak
23-05-2003, 23:37
Like buses you mods :D

sroberts
23-05-2003, 23:38
Dave_S, you ought to see what steve wears on the weekend :D :D :D :p :p

Si :)

Chris
23-05-2003, 23:40
Originally posted by sroberts
Dave_S, you ought to see what steve wears on the weekend :D :D :D :p :p

Si :)

is that what you wear when muff diving essex girls then ??????????/

sroberts
23-05-2003, 23:42
NAH scoober gear is needed for that chris :D :D :D :D :D

Si :)

Chris
23-05-2003, 23:45
thought they were the proverbial rose tinted goggles you needin essex :p :p :p

Andy.s
23-05-2003, 23:59
wot r those icons on side of boards mate,if it aint 2 much trouble

thanks :( :confused:

Wak
24-05-2003, 00:02
Would like to know that myself

Andy.s
24-05-2003, 00:08
mmmmmm:confused: :( someone knows :)

Andy.s
24-05-2003, 00:15
wot about ththe bit where it says unleaded user,can i change that?

i know this may sound odd,but wot r the benefits of joining the sxoc wen everyone seemns to be here lol :D

Wak
24-05-2003, 00:23
Not until you have a certain number of posts, 500 I think.

You get a sticker and discounts from some suppliers and first dibs on club events etc if you join and if you use the board a lot it's only right you should join because the membership fees help pay for the upkeep of the site

symbol
24-05-2003, 00:27
Originally posted by lenso
wot about ththe bit where it says unleaded user,can i change that?

If you pm a mod , they can change it for you :thumbs: of wait till 400 posts, i think

Andy.s
24-05-2003, 00:41
aahh rite

ye fair enuff,i mite join soon then :)

im just tryin to find out why,wen people tell me sell the car!! in five years time you'l only get 500 quid for it ,then wen i came on these boards,theres people spending lots of money on um,but is it wasted cash...some would say yes!:o :(

Andy.s
24-05-2003, 00:44
then at the end of the day a fair few cars apparently from wot ive been told,could actualy burn the 200sx off :o or is it a cultural thing,sorry if this sownds sarcastic :( :)

symbol
24-05-2003, 00:48
I've spent $$$$$$ :cry: but i would'nt change that 1 bit, pure enjoyment of the 200 :thumbs: :thumbs:

Wak
24-05-2003, 00:55
There's not that much that can burn a 200 off, even less if you spend money modifying it to go faster. It's a hobby to a lot of people on here, like spending money tavelling all round the country (and to other countries) to watch football matches. That costs a lot and you don't get anything other than memories of a good time.

If you are thinking purely in terms of resale value then spending money on modifying is wasted cash because you won't get much more for a modded car when you sell it.

The s13 200sx is getting a rare sight on the roads, there are lots here being broken for spares because they have been crashed or will cost a fortune to repair so in five years time they could be quite rare and holding their value well. You never know.

Andy.s
24-05-2003, 01:16
good point on the rare bit i agree to that...but about the burnoff bit ,for a start u got subaru's,cosworths,evos,celica gt4's & a few more i think &,as far as i know they would whoop the 200's but... by the way r u talkin s13 or 14 or both

no offence

Wak
24-05-2003, 01:37
No offence taken, I and the others here aren't the sort to say our cars are better than others when they aren't

I'm talking generally about the s13 and s14 as the performance is similar, s14 has slightly more power.

The Subaru debate has been rumbling for ages - and it depends which model. They have more power but lose more through the transmission, more grip etc it goes on but a standard Scooby won't leave a standard 200 for dead, it would be quite close (except in the wet as Scooby owners like to remind us)

The Cosworth and the GT4 and the EVO fair enough, and even the WRX, but remember these are essentially homologation cars (well the early Cosworths were anyway), roadgoing rally cars and you're not really comparing like for like.

Sure there are cars that are faster than a 200 but not loads and those there are won't leave a 200 like they would a Saxo if you see what I mean, and certainly not for the same money especially when we're talking about the s13.

Speed isn't everything though :D

Andy.s
24-05-2003, 01:45
fair enuff

but is it a normal thing for saxos to try it on,cuz they always try it with me :D

i suppose nissans rev higher without ruining the engine eh,cuz even the saxo puts up a fight off the lights eh or do you dissagree,sorry if im messed your evening up mate :cool:

voodoo_melon
24-05-2003, 01:46
Not much you can get for £2500 thats as quick as a 200sx. I looked into getting a Celica GT4 but the cheapest they get is about £3000, the insurance is more and it'd prolly go through tires quicker being 4x4?

I heard if you get new tires on a 4x4 you've gotta replace all 4 at once or it'll knacker it. Anyone know if this is true?

Plus none of the impreza/evo etc type cars drift like an sx.

Keith_C
24-05-2003, 02:00
Originally posted by sroberts
Pager? Lucky git I have to wait for the pigeon to fly in :D :D :D

Si :)

My pigeon must have died en-route :cry:

Andy.s
24-05-2003, 02:00
wots driftin & wot does pmsl mean ?:o :|

voodoo_melon
24-05-2003, 02:11
Drifting is driving sideways, check out some of the videos here (http://dfsspeed.racerplanet.com/DriftX/driftingvids.html).

dunc
24-05-2003, 02:37
P*ss My self laughing

Andy.s
24-05-2003, 11:58
ok il av a look ,but ithought the peeps on here respected their cars,surely this is risking it eh:( :D

Nathan_200sx
24-05-2003, 12:29
Originally posted by lenso
ok il av a look ,but ithought the peeps on here respected their cars,surely this is risking it eh:( :D

After all the time money and effort you might as well use it, if not It's like painting a masterpeice and sticking it in the loft.

Andy.s
24-05-2003, 17:09
fair comment,but surely you could go sideways in summut not so tidy or expensive to run?
sorry if i sound like a killjoy,but on the video the guys car looks damaged

maybe its a rich mans game

but im not rich by no means & i dont begrudge anyone avin fun :D
maybe one day il get to one of these do's,it looks like fun anyway

cheers:D :thumbs: