I really wish forum members would post in the relevant sections better ...

[Duece McCracken]

TLDR

So Lund is still the best tuner right? Trying to get 600whp on 93 N/A, heard they do it all the time...

Also, I have these tires for sale.




Lmfao

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[LOL WUT]

What’s better ESS or Whipple?

 

[TonyNJ]

/Whine_Mode=ON

And of course, SO many posts would be avoided with endlessly redundant discussion if the Search function was used before starting a new post. It is really quite powerful.

There's a search function?

 

[ORRadtech]

There's a search function?

Yes it's called "General Forums". You're there.

 

[MachNroll]

Hello? Hello? Is this thing on???

Heck, I'm just glad there's still people on this forum. I think as time goes on, just post it wherever you want. If it gets too wild here, I'll just go buy a Dark Horse.....

 

[MAGS1]

 

[G.T.]

GTP: "I really wish..."

Mustang6g:

 

[jpalmerino]

Winter storage prep? What does everyone do?

 

[noac]

Thinking about going with the Ford Racing Boss side exhaust on a 19 any feedback?

 

[noac]

Can I run 325/30/19 on the front?

 

[Sean22]

Nothing to see here

 

[Ole Texan]

Motor oil, do we really need it, if so which brand is best.

 

[Cobra Jet]

Who drives their S550 in the rain?

 

[Zooks527]

Hello? Hello? Is this thing on???

Heck, I'm just glad there's still people on this forum. I think as time goes on, just post it wherever you want. If it gets too wild here, I'll just go buy a Dark Horse.....

There's a natural life cycle to a forum, similar to things like electronics or pharmaceuticals. People may disagree on the names of the points, but as the people who buy the cars run from "early adopter" -> "new cool thing" -> "solid choice" -> "mature tech" -> "discontinued model" -> "bargain buyers", the tenor of the forum changes with it.

Early Adopter

• Not many people in the forum
• Trickle-ins from other forums ("Huh. I wonder if you can use a CJ manifold on this.")
• Arguments over appearance of new models.
• Forum may not achieve critical mass to really get going.

New Cool Thing

• People talking about how they've just seen someone else with one on the road.
• Early adopters kicking about new model teething issues.
• Fair number of lurkers who are thinking about getting the car.

Solid Choice

• Forum growing in size as more and more people own the cars.
• Possible new buyers asking about teething issues and finding they've been fixed.
• Enough people own them that "My model is better than your model" wars can break out.
• A few people get a little chesty over issues, but most people laugh it off. Some don't, and flame wars erupt.

Mature Tech

• The forum fills with a broad range of people reflecting the bulk of the buyers.
• Forum acts as a repository of useful and informative information.
• Most people love the car and want to talk about it and related items.
• Someone active in the forum has likely seen the most common problems through and can provide actual insight working through fixing issues.
• Many owners' cars remain under warranty, so things are getting fixed correctly.
• Early adopters have moved on the the Next Big Thing.
• Kind of a "family feel", people arranging meetups and events

Discontinued Model

• Forum fills with people who can now afford the rapidly depreciating vehicles.
• Many cars are no longer in warranty, and repair costs threads appear more often.
• "Is this a good first car?" threads appear.
• Lots of "Oh, jeez, not this again!" threads pop up.
• "Try using the Advanced Search function" will be a valid answer to >50% of questions asked.
• Majority of formerly active forum participants move on as they change models.
• Some old timers hang in, hoping to keep the feel going.

Bargain Buyers

• High school kids can afford them
• Repeated "How Can I ..." threads erupt, including:
  HCI add boost to a car that has no business having boost?
  HCI boost my car past 900 HP?
  HCI slam my EcoBoost to 1/4" off the ground?
  HCI fit 345/15-R24 tires on my car?
  HCI fix this damage with putty and a rattle can of Rustoleum?
• Most remaining old-timers are bitter about the changes and also want the new people off their lawns.

 

[MD18EcoStang]

Quite honestly, I mostly read threads based on the titles. The particular section they're in is really of little interest to me. But, I do try to post in the place that makes the most sense to me.

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