23-07-2020, 03:05 AM
Much truth in the responses above. It is very gratifying that several see the Forum as all sweetness and light. .... I note that most are newcomers......
Even after long association it is difficult to fathom the exact level of each contributor, and even more difficult to remember every time. Replies not at just the right level cause offence. But unless pitched at a fairly basic level with some background info others gain little from the answer. Especially later generation newcomers. Answers are not intended just for the enquirer.
It is ironic but succinct, complete, moderately expansive, readily searchable postings on recurrent questions appear to diminish the Forum as they do not require new posted questions!
Those (few)who understand most of the pros and cons and have thought them through get offended by persons contradicting their intentions.
But advising against action is often a reasonable response. A lot of available info is dubious including early servicing advice (filling hubs), the Williams special book etc.
There is a lot of information around, although newcomers may not realise. And it is no mean feat finding much of it. It requires considerable time, knowledge and experience to sift it. For more modern cars can begin by tracking down the home workshop manual of the time but there is nothing so self contained available for the Seven. No obvious succinct list of info sources anywhere. But some make no attempt.
Many of those who can directly answer with ideal advice are too occupied with more important matters (like working on their car) than to detail what to them is so obvious. And others are not positive that they know the ultimate ideal, unlikley to be challenged way to do things so they avoid the question and stick to peripheral comment.
It is true many, myself included, fail to read every word of every response every time they open the post and points made are overlooked or repeated. But others can at least gather useful info without tediously rereading all from top to bottom
It is sad that the hobby and similar on the amateur scale are in decline. I could write a thesis on why but it would be too discouraging for here. The surprising thing is that so many cars are restored still.
Even after long association it is difficult to fathom the exact level of each contributor, and even more difficult to remember every time. Replies not at just the right level cause offence. But unless pitched at a fairly basic level with some background info others gain little from the answer. Especially later generation newcomers. Answers are not intended just for the enquirer.
It is ironic but succinct, complete, moderately expansive, readily searchable postings on recurrent questions appear to diminish the Forum as they do not require new posted questions!
Those (few)who understand most of the pros and cons and have thought them through get offended by persons contradicting their intentions.
But advising against action is often a reasonable response. A lot of available info is dubious including early servicing advice (filling hubs), the Williams special book etc.
There is a lot of information around, although newcomers may not realise. And it is no mean feat finding much of it. It requires considerable time, knowledge and experience to sift it. For more modern cars can begin by tracking down the home workshop manual of the time but there is nothing so self contained available for the Seven. No obvious succinct list of info sources anywhere. But some make no attempt.
Many of those who can directly answer with ideal advice are too occupied with more important matters (like working on their car) than to detail what to them is so obvious. And others are not positive that they know the ultimate ideal, unlikley to be challenged way to do things so they avoid the question and stick to peripheral comment.
It is true many, myself included, fail to read every word of every response every time they open the post and points made are overlooked or repeated. But others can at least gather useful info without tediously rereading all from top to bottom
It is sad that the hobby and similar on the amateur scale are in decline. I could write a thesis on why but it would be too discouraging for here. The surprising thing is that so many cars are restored still.