Thread: survey on 4wd clubs

1 - are you a member of a club and which one?

Land Rover club of Brisbane

2 - would you prefer to form your own club instead of joining an existing club and why?

Nah been there done that This is the club i started in the Uk The Shire Land Rover Club http://www.shirelrc.com/index.asp Still going and the biggest club on the South coast in the UK.
So now i want to join in the events and fun of the club instead of worring and organiseing everything,

3 - why would you not join a club?

If they were too clicky, or too up their own a**e

4 - what would you want from a club?

Fun and advice

5 - if you joined a club, would you prefer it to be all landrover, mixed or don't give a rat's?

mmmm should not care a rats but take each club as i see it. But i have Only ever really been in a Land Rover Club so not much of an expert

1 - are you a member of a club and which one? NLRC newcastle land rover club
2 - would you prefer to form your own club instead of joining an existing club and why? Join a club of experienced persons
3 - why would you not join a club? If other members decide to cater for their own needs and not the needs of others (who they think are inferior because they don't drive the same car)
4 - what would you want from a club? Variety, advice, possible discounts on merchandise and accessories, monthly magazines, social events and driving competitions that cater for all vehicle and driver levels
5 - if you joined a club, would you prefer it to be all landrover, mixed or don't give a rat's? I don't care what others drive as long as they don't bag other members cars (why I won't be renewing my membership with NLRC next year)

1 - are you a member of a club and which one?I am in 2 4WD clubs, the GCLRO and the LROC of Brisbane
2 - would you prefer to form your own club instead of joining an existing club and why?Too much bloody work plus I would rather be drinking beer
3 - why would you not join a club? Mixed 4WD clubs, been in one a few years and left a very sour taste in my mouth. They were anti-social and constant barrage of anti-LR crap even if you follow them in your near stock Rangie and climb the same hills they do in there 33' tyred Hilux/Pootrol/'Cruiser. Plus too many egotistical ******* who are so far up themselves that can't be botherd talking to you.
4 - what would you want from a club? Value for money and good comradire. The main reason I like LR based clubs is technical knowledge and always someone there who might have the odd spart part for your old dunga . Clubs that do the sort of 4WD trips I like to do as well. I prefer hardcore 4WDing more than 'chardonay' ****** trips as my Rangie is more set-up for that and I din't spend big $$$ not to use the gear. Plus I'm single so the family thing isn't an isue for me.
5 - if you joined a club, would you prefer it to be all landrover, mixed or don't give a rat's? All LR although the occasional Pootrol/Cruiser/ Pajero, etc....isn't a worry (need something to laugh at ). I all honesty, if they have the same idea and interests in 4WDing as I do it's all good. LR based clubs also keep out the overbearing, ego-driven Hilux yobbo types and the know-it-all experts who have done better, sen better and are better in there own tiny-minded brains (the sorts of I absolutlet despise).

In conclusion, you know what club is for you when you have a confortable 'feel' for the people, the style of trips and activities they conduct and the enviroment. I have been to many club meetings and felt off-put in 5 minutes and others (like the Brisbane LROC) that I felt right at home. Also do a trip and get to know what they're like and see for yourself. It's hard to get an idea from one meeting sometimes.

Anyway, best of luck with it.

Trav

1 - are you a member of a club and which one?

Whyalla and districts 4wd club

2 - would you prefer to form your own club instead of joining an existing club and why?

Did it once... Was time consuming... Did i to form a 4wd association recognised club for our offroading group, wouldnt bother doing it again...

3 - why would you not join a club?

(a) If it was full of D1ckheads
(b) I was in a more 'sole touring' frame of mind
(c) Club had a poor safety record
(d) Club had a poor trip frequency / events calendar
(e) Was full of biggoted Jap 4wd owners who cant see beyond their own impotence (not a TYPO)

4 - what would you want from a club?

Fun, committed, energetic club with a mix of touring, weekenders, day trips and fun events...
With both a single (mens/womens only trips) and a family base too.
Members with excellent humour, and not for the club to be solely "Jap lovers" - Stirring is fun afterall, especially as the Landie often outdrives the Jap offerrings

5 - if you joined a club, would you prefer it to be all landrover, mixed or don't give a rat's?

Mixed is great fun... Lots of jest.. As long as its jest...

Landy only groups are also great, and have an awesome vibe...

But only the TRUE = Landy only clubs.

OK
1 ACT All Terrain Club (ACTATC)
2 Maybe. There arn't any local that I know of.
3 Like the others if I didn't like then and didn't feel like I belonged then why stay.
4 Driver training and the ability to get out with others. Made a deal when I bought my 4wd that I wouldn't go out alone so I need others to travel with.
5 It would be good to have the knowledge base and contacts for help. Don't mide other vehicles as it helps give you ideas. Just not interested in the anti Landy movement.

I almost joined the ACT Land Rover club but was put off by the size and some of the rules.

Baz the club I'm with do take trailers out on weekend trips and they have even taken normal box trailers off road.

1 - are you a member of a club and which one?

Yes - LROCV

2 - would you prefer to form your own club instead of joining an existing club and why?

No - a lot of work - and some of my motivation was to learn from others with more experience than me.... so seems silly to re invent the wheel.

3 - why would you not join a club?

a) - if it was too focused on one area... ie touring only.. really full on hardcore only.. etc.
b) - lack of safe sensible trip practices
c) - after investigating the club - I was just not comfortable it would fit my needs.
d) - too full of political bitchyness

4 - what would you want from a club?

Trips - a wide variety - and a wide variety of standards - from scenic right through to very hard. Day trips and longer tours or basecamp style trips.(grades need to be published to a standard so peole know what they are getting involved in.)

Friendly people - to learn from - and just to enjoy time in the bush with.... no one likes to camp with someoine you reckon is a Dill - and I definitely don't want a dill helping me if I get stuck miles from nowhere!

Training - from people that actually know what they are doing!

I also was looking for a club where my family would fit in... not just me. My missus is now really enthusiastic about going on club events and trips.

Finally somewhere I feel like I can get involved - no point in joining if you're not going to get your hands dirty....


5 - if you joined a club, would you prefer it to be all landrover, mixed or don't give a rat's?

I'm not overly concerned - I like the balance LROCV has - there are none Landrover vehicles - but the majority are landrovers. I feel at least a strong interest in Land Rovers is beneficial - many of the long term rover owners are a good source of knowledge for newbies.

hope this helps Matt...

Mark

Originally Posted by Quiggers

Well said, guys.

And to blacknight, it'd be good have you in any club, you can fix autos!
(and clutches, they break, too, LOL)

GQ

Yes I can, No I dont.

Its less hassle to go and hire a trailer and trailer it back....
heres the proof

anyone got a mark 5 inter butter box they wanna sell me so I can get a few more back.

1 - are you a member of a club and which one? LROCV

2 - would you prefer to form your own club instead of joining an existing club and why? No, to much involved in getting a club up and running, there are also plenty to choose from.

3 - why would you not join a club? To event focused, to political

4 - what would you want from a club? Lots of information, ability to "network" about vehicles and information. A good range of vehicles and levels of experience in the club to provide a sound knowledge base.

5 - if you joined a club, would you prefer it to be all landrover, mixed or don't give a rat's? As long as they aren't all signal minded about how wonderful there car is over any other make or model. They should be interested in the primary make of vehicle the club is based around