Forum Observation:
08-20-2007, 08:11 PM
#1
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Forum Observation:
While you guys are great, is it just me or is the RL forum of acurazine always dead.
"Find New Post" Results as of 9pm:
CL - 18
RL - 2
TL - 57
TSX - 45
RDX - 3
There is also a lot less information available due to a small forum.
Total Threads:
CL - 90,000
RL - 4,000
TL - 110,000
TSX - 28,000
RDX - 1,500
I guess this is due to the number of owners, but there are always only a few discussions on the RL forum.
I'm sure no one else cares but I see the lack of information and the lack of parts on ebay a slight downside to being an RL owner. Like the title says, it's just an observation.
"Find New Post" Results as of 9pm:
CL - 18
RL - 2
TL - 57
TSX - 45
RDX - 3
There is also a lot less information available due to a small forum.
Total Threads:
CL - 90,000
RL - 4,000
TL - 110,000
TSX - 28,000
RDX - 1,500
I guess this is due to the number of owners, but there are always only a few discussions on the RL forum.
I'm sure no one else cares but I see the lack of information and the lack of parts on ebay a slight downside to being an RL owner. Like the title says, it's just an observation.
08-20-2007, 08:29 PM
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There's more activity in this RL board than on any other. I visit them all on a regular basis, so I know.
Besides, it's the QUALITY of the information you find, not the quantity, right?
We're a small but passionate group here, and we're glad you are here too. 
Besides, it's the QUALITY of the information you find, not the quantity, right?
We're a small but passionate group here, and we're glad you are here too.
08-20-2007, 08:57 PM
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the "Find New Posts" link based on the number of posts that you have not read?
For instance, right now I'm all caught up. But if I come back after dinner and two more people post, then I'll have "2 New Posts"?
Again, I may be misunderstanding it, but that's how I thought it was working.
Bob...
For instance, right now I'm all caught up. But if I come back after dinner and two more people post, then I'll have "2 New Posts"?
Again, I may be misunderstanding it, but that's how I thought it was working.
Bob...
08-20-2007, 09:03 PM
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Go Big Blue!
I can definitely vouch for the "quality". I spent a few weeks on the Honda Odyssey forum odyclub.com. OMG, sounds like a bunch of highschool girls whining and bickering among themselves. Had to walk away. They were talking more about each other then cars. Then I spent some time on acuraMDX.org to learn about that vehicle. Certainly much better, but still lacked the insightful discussions. Of course, let's not even talk about sites like AutoSpies, etc. Interesting to visit, but I wouldn't want to live there. Seem like just a bunch of jerkoffs trying to prove their manhood by insulting each other non stop.
The bland list goes on, including ClubLexus.com, etc. No, I'd definitely give the Acurazine RL forum two thumbs up
There may not be large volumes of conversations going on, but I also don't get a headache when I come here, well, maybe a little headache sometimes 
The bland list goes on, including ClubLexus.com, etc. No, I'd definitely give the Acurazine RL forum two thumbs up
There may not be large volumes of conversations going on, but I also don't get a headache when I come here, well, maybe a little headache sometimes
08-20-2007, 09:11 PM
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It's a small pool. Only 558 RL's sold in July. I see easily a dozen TL's a day - and almost as many RDX. I saw a sum total of 4 other RL's over the last two weeks. That is in the SF Bay Area - not exactly east BF.
Sames going to be true for aftermarket stuff on EvilBay - and what kind of parts are you seeking? Maybe they just aren't out there at all - supply and demand at work.
It just isn't a popular car as the same class BMW, MB, Lexus, etc. That is another reason we brought one - understated luxury. Those others are like belly buttons - everybody has one.
Sames going to be true for aftermarket stuff on EvilBay - and what kind of parts are you seeking? Maybe they just aren't out there at all - supply and demand at work.
It just isn't a popular car as the same class BMW, MB, Lexus, etc. That is another reason we brought one - understated luxury. Those others are like belly buttons - everybody has one.
08-21-2007, 07:56 AM
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It has a lot to do with the demographic of the RL owners as well. The vast majority of owners never find forums like AcuraZine and are never able to participate in these discussions. And with so few RLs being sold in any given month, the total pool of RL owners who can participate is already substantially smaller. It's all a numbers game and the RL just doesn't generate the same kind of numbers.
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08-21-2007, 08:11 AM
#9
AcurAdmirer
I think it's a combination of what CGTSX and kirbyflorida said.
For one thing, we're a more mature group of owners here at RL than you'll find on many other forums ... even the AZ TL forum. So we're not making a bunch of goofy posts, nor lots of posts about the cosmetic mods you see on some other forums.
Add to that the fact the RL just doesn't have the issues some lesser cars have, and you're not going to find tons of posts about this problem and that problem.
I don't think the post count shows any lack of passion about our cars.
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For one thing, we're a more mature group of owners here at RL than you'll find on many other forums ... even the AZ TL forum. So we're not making a bunch of goofy posts, nor lots of posts about the cosmetic mods you see on some other forums.
Add to that the fact the RL just doesn't have the issues some lesser cars have, and you're not going to find tons of posts about this problem and that problem.
I don't think the post count shows any lack of passion about our cars.
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08-21-2007, 09:08 AM
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If you want to see the best forum on the NET, go to NSXprime.
It has been active since day 1 and I have been a member for 10 years, you get ANY info you need in 1 day.
There are NSX techs on the forum, racers, engineers.
Everything you need to know is there, a real bench mark for all forums.
It has been active since day 1 and I have been a member for 10 years, you get ANY info you need in 1 day.
There are NSX techs on the forum, racers, engineers.
Everything you need to know is there, a real bench mark for all forums.
08-21-2007, 10:58 AM
#12
Safety Car
Originally Posted by Mike_TX
I think it's a combination of what CGTSX and kirbyflorida said.
For one thing, we're a more mature group of owners here at RL than you'll find on many other forums ... even the AZ TL forum. So we're not making a bunch of goofy posts, nor lots of posts about the cosmetic mods you see on some other forums.
Add to that the fact the RL just doesn't have the issues some lesser cars have, and you're not going to find tons of posts about this problem and that problem.
I don't think the post count shows any lack of passion about our cars.
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For one thing, we're a more mature group of owners here at RL than you'll find on many other forums ... even the AZ TL forum. So we're not making a bunch of goofy posts, nor lots of posts about the cosmetic mods you see on some other forums.
Add to that the fact the RL just doesn't have the issues some lesser cars have, and you're not going to find tons of posts about this problem and that problem.
I don't think the post count shows any lack of passion about our cars.
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I guess I will have to take a look at the NSX board for a comparision...it sounds like a good one.
08-21-2007, 12:18 PM
#13
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
neuronbob - I agree the information around here is quality.
henryr01 - I believe the Find New Posts applys to a certain time period (i.e. all threads with posts 2hrs old or less).
Don Melcher - I'm no longer looking on ebay for RL stuff. I already bought floor mats and a new nav disc but they were hard to find. I also meant if something went wrong out of warranty and I needed a part, ebay would be the first place I'd look. But the number of Acura RL items on ebay is very limited.
CGTSX2004 - I had also assumed it was due to the limited number of total RL owners and the majority of owners who wouldn't know what a forum is.
Thanks for the replies.
henryr01 - I believe the Find New Posts applys to a certain time period (i.e. all threads with posts 2hrs old or less).
Don Melcher - I'm no longer looking on ebay for RL stuff. I already bought floor mats and a new nav disc but they were hard to find. I also meant if something went wrong out of warranty and I needed a part, ebay would be the first place I'd look. But the number of Acura RL items on ebay is very limited.
CGTSX2004 - I had also assumed it was due to the limited number of total RL owners and the majority of owners who wouldn't know what a forum is.
Thanks for the replies.
08-21-2007, 12:58 PM
#14
Burning Brakes
This is one of the nicer car forums around. I look forward to reasoned and intelligent responses, and industrious postings (pictures, movies, charts, and graphs).
I like hearing from the auto dealer salespeople, so it would be great to have an Acura RL tech on the board.
I often wonder what those same sales and service people think about these boards, if they're aware of them. As a whole, do these boards have any credibility in the sales/service world? If any do, this one certainly should.
Rob144
I like hearing from the auto dealer salespeople, so it would be great to have an Acura RL tech on the board.
I often wonder what those same sales and service people think about these boards, if they're aware of them. As a whole, do these boards have any credibility in the sales/service world? If any do, this one certainly should.
Rob144
08-21-2007, 02:24 PM
#15
Go Big Blue!
Perfect timing for this thread. I just got an email notification from an old thread that came alive again on OdyClub.com.
The email response was:
"Touring owners also seem to understand humor and don't take themselves as seriously. Hey Redsox, nice of you to show some hating, its been a while."
With a response fired back:
"Ha, OMG, how funny. And just a few threads away. . . it was the PAX Fetish Crew who were having cry baby fits over our use of humor. Some had such cry baby hissy fits, that the moderator had to come on. (JyRo, you remember that right?)"
When are they going to start talking about cars?
Aren't you glad you're on Acurazine
The email response was:
"Touring owners also seem to understand humor and don't take themselves as seriously. Hey Redsox, nice of you to show some hating, its been a while."
With a response fired back:
"Ha, OMG, how funny. And just a few threads away. . . it was the PAX Fetish Crew who were having cry baby fits over our use of humor. Some had such cry baby hissy fits, that the moderator had to come on. (JyRo, you remember that right?)"
When are they going to start talking about cars?
Aren't you glad you're on Acurazine
08-21-2007, 02:49 PM
#16
AcurAdmirer
Originally Posted by SpicyMikey
Perfect timing for this thread. I just got an email notification from an old thread that came alive again on OdyClub.com.
The email response was:
"Touring owners also seem to understand humor and don't take themselves as seriously. Hey Redsox, nice of you to show some hating, its been a while."
With a response fired back:
"Ha, OMG, how funny. And just a few threads away. . . it was the PAX Fetish Crew who were having cry baby fits over our use of humor. Some had such cry baby hissy fits, that the moderator had to come on. (JyRo, you remember that right?)"
When are they going to start talking about cars?
Aren't you glad you're on Acurazine
The email response was:
"Touring owners also seem to understand humor and don't take themselves as seriously. Hey Redsox, nice of you to show some hating, its been a while."
With a response fired back:
"Ha, OMG, how funny. And just a few threads away. . . it was the PAX Fetish Crew who were having cry baby fits over our use of humor. Some had such cry baby hissy fits, that the moderator had to come on. (JyRo, you remember that right?)"
When are they going to start talking about cars?
Aren't you glad you're on Acurazine
One of those threads prompted another one titled "Who enjoys useless posts?".
Fortunately, we don't have that kind of nonsense going on here!
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08-21-2007, 03:09 PM
#17
Go Big Blue!
Funny, I must not have gotten caught in the middle of any of those wild threads on AcuraMDX.org, thank God.
If anyone feels the urge to show photos of their stereo equipment, well, please don't
If anyone feels the urge to show photos of their stereo equipment, well, please don't
08-21-2007, 03:12 PM
#18
Three Wheelin'
Originally Posted by kirbyflorida
If you want to see the best forum on the NET, go to NSXprime.
It has been active since day 1 and I have been a member for 10 years, you get ANY info you need in 1 day.
There are NSX techs on the forum, racers, engineers.
Everything you need to know is there, a real bench mark for all forums.
It has been active since day 1 and I have been a member for 10 years, you get ANY info you need in 1 day.
There are NSX techs on the forum, racers, engineers.
Everything you need to know is there, a real bench mark for all forums.
08-21-2007, 04:55 PM
#19
AcurAdmirer
Originally Posted by dwest1023
The best forum I have ever seen is Miata.net. Those guys are very passionate about their cars, and the best moderators to boot.
Our Moderator can whip their Moderator.
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08-21-2007, 05:20 PM
#20
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Wow my thread about there not being much action on the RL forum as received more action today than any other threads.
This place is great I just wish there was more information less important stuff. For example I may want to add a backup camera or sensors and it would be nice to see step by step install instructions like I have found on other forums.
This place is great I just wish there was more information less important stuff. For example I may want to add a backup camera or sensors and it would be nice to see step by step install instructions like I have found on other forums.
08-21-2007, 07:39 PM
#21
Originally Posted by SpicyMikey
I can definitely vouch for the "quality". I spent a few weeks on the Honda Odyssey forum odyclub.com. OMG, sounds like a bunch of highschool girls whining and bickering among themselves. Had to walk away. They were talking more about each other then cars. Then I spent some time on acuraMDX.org to learn about that vehicle. Certainly much better, but still lacked the insightful discussions. Of course, let's not even talk about sites like AutoSpies, etc. Interesting to visit, but I wouldn't want to live there. Seem like just a bunch of jerkoffs trying to prove their manhood by insulting each other non stop.
The bland list goes on, including ClubLexus.com, etc. No, I'd definitely give the Acurazine RL forum two thumbs up There may not be large volumes of conversations going on, but I also don't get a headache when I come here, well, maybe a little headache sometimes
The bland list goes on, including ClubLexus.com, etc. No, I'd definitely give the Acurazine RL forum two thumbs up
There may not be large volumes of conversations going on, but I also don't get a headache when I come here, well, maybe a little headache sometimes
08-22-2007, 08:52 AM
#22
Burning Brakes
Originally Posted by Mike_TX
...we're a more mature group of owners here at RL...
LL
08-22-2007, 09:51 AM
#23
AcurAdmirer
Originally Posted by lland
While I agree, I'm sure my wife would beg to differ (but she's one of those "MDX Owners")...
LL
LL
As you may know, I'm on both forums (fora?), so I don't know where I fall. I'm definitely mature in terms of age, but I don't always act it.
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08-22-2007, 09:57 AM
#24
Burning Brakes
Originally Posted by Mike_TX
Waitaminute! Wait a minute. We have Neuronbob, and I'll put him up against any of them.
Our Moderator can whip their Moderator.
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Our Moderator can whip their Moderator.
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Now for the really important question: Where does everybody get those extra cool emoticons?
Rob144
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