Zilvia VS Other Car Forums

[enkei2k]

so i figured this would be nice.

Please adhere to all 'Loud Noises' rules and guidelines.

So ultimately, which car forum is 'the best' and why? There's a billion S chassis forums out there, but what's so special about this one compared to the others:

Nico Club
Fresh Alloy
240sxForums
s-chassis.com
240forum
nissansilvia.com

etc...etc...

Everybody used to always talk about how Zilvia's FS section is the shiznitz, I agree, but only the personal FS section. Advertisers section? It's mediocre at best. Sure it's good to have ASpec, PBM, CTO as vendors, but the other vendors are also available on other forums as well.

Personally I come to Zilvia because of the knowledge people have here. I wouldn't be able to find out about wheel fitment if it wasn't for Zilvia.

I also go to Nico (though a lot less) for their lax rules. I could ask the stupidest question there and it'd probably be answered (although it probably would take a few days to get a response) without getting flamed.

Fresh Alloy - i don't know. I just joined for a day and haven't looked back since.

NissanSilvia aka HardTuned - I go on to see what it's like on the other side of the world.

The other ones, I just googled and they popped up.

Debate on! Why do you guys come to Zilvia as opposed to other S Chassis sites?

[240XTC]

For Sale section for me <3

[R33E8]

Only the for sale section... I really don't like this forum for much else or the people here... The maximum rubber thread is nice though...

[madd ocx]

yeah its the for sale section for me.. everytihng else i go to ka-t.org. people on zilvia to uptight.and too many stupid rules..

[jserman]

I usually go with the biggest site... zilvia seems to be the biggest...most people belong to all the sites so there is alot of duplicate stuff...So i concentrate on just one....

the 4 sale section lots of good reading on stuff...

only thing i hate is how slow it is....

[Brian]

Freshalloy - Been there for a long time. Very informative over there. *Haven't been there for a while though. GTR classifieds was the BEST thing there.

Nico - Seemed ok. Some really dumb shit, but some informative stuff too. They have a new layout or something, so I don't go there at all anymore. Classifieds were boring. No PM feature was really stupid.

Ziptied - Was awesome at the beginning, but it's done a full 180 from what it used to be. I am no longer a member there.

Zilvia - For sale section is pretty much all it's got going. I hate the fact that a new person can't come in and get a simple answer to things. Searching for things is fine, but I don't think a new person should get flak just for asking a question. Way to welcome people to the community, right?

[exitspeed]

I've been saying for years that this is one of the best car communities online. Of course I realize I'm pretty biased. But time and time again things come up in threads about how great Zilvia is compared to other car forums. Anytime another car is brought up, IS300s, Supras, etc etc there's usually people on here that have those cars and experience with their forums and there usually isn't kind things to say about the other communities. Zilvia used to be more harsh then it is now, but it's still a place that doesn't spoon feed you and I think that builds a better community. People are willing to work of that knowledge and end up learning it and learning how to find it. If you just hand every new member the info with no effort on their part it's not effective.

[ronmcdon]

I really enjoy nissanroadracing.com
as the name implies, the emphasis is more on road racing & autoX.
I get the impression Zilvia is really catered towards drifters
(which is totally fine, but not my thing).

I just come here for OT and classifields.
I do feel the quality of OT discussion has deteriorated over the past two years.
It is getting to the point whereas it feels almost like Honda-tech
Lot of ppl feel the need to troll & say something generically funny.
Not as much thoughtful discussion as say 3-4 yrs ago.
Seems like meaningful convo is restricted to 30 or so members & the rest are just kids.

It's still a great site for that it is.
I wouldn't visit as often if it weren't the case.
I do have to applaud the mods for keeping a tight ship.

[I LUV MY S13]

NICO is sloppy, 240sx forums is boring and full of noobs, socal 240 is dead...havent been to the rest

[Matej]

Zilvia is the least serious of them all.

[ZilviaKid]

i like my local 240 forum the best because the classifieds on here are mostly great if you live in socal and shit for elsewhere.

[hockeyrules]

at first it i really liked nico, lots of info and easy to use.

But found this site and havent really looked back since. As long as you search and adhere to the rules it isnt bad. I also like how many people are on here, you get a reply a lot faster...

[exitspeed]

I do feel the quality of OT discussion has deteriorated over the past two years.
It is getting to the point whereas it feels almost like Honda-tech
Lot of ppl feel the need to troll & say something generically funny.
Not as much thoughtful discussion as say 3-4 yrs ago.
Seems like meaningful convo is restricted to 30 or so members & the rest are just kids.


I agree with this as well. I know I personally used to start a LOT more threads on here. I just font have as much time as I used to. I've kinda stopped posting on OT stuff unless it's actually about other car models and movies/tv/video games I'm into. Which seems to be less and less, especially regarding other cars. It seems like if I don't make a thread no one else will. Where 2+ years ago I was always trying to make a thread first and sometimes (on rare occasions) I got beat. So since those other people aren't making those threads there's less and less I feel like posting.

[0100]

Wow I thought I was the only one that felt the OT has fell off. Still pretty good.

[Gnnr]

I come to Zilvia because of the low tolerance for BS that the Admins, Mods, and Members have.

Most members here work on their cars themselves, which is a good thing.

There is a good mixture of veterans and newer members.

[theicecreamdan]

I haven't even touched a 240 or Z for several years now. I still come here for the shits and gigs.

[bardabe]

yeah Zilvia is like my E-Home. I love this place.

fresh alloy is real technical I love it there Skyline Clasifieds are awesome,

Nico, haha i make good money there can't say anything bad about it

all other forums are bleh.

[Mister.E]

Zilvia - I hate the fact that a new person can't come in and get a simple answer to things.

i think this has lightened up a little bit here lately. I have seen more and more people trying to answer the small questions when someone asks. take this thread for instance:

http://zilvia.net/f/chat/297481-small-questions-thread-use-insted-making-new-threads.html

from what i can tell it has been an extremely helpful thread to a lot of people and it provides noobs with a place to asks questions that don't really warrant a thread topic of their own. i have learned pretty much everything i know from people here on Zilvia so i try to give back where i can.

[SUPERSTAR]

I joined Zilvia to pick up on dudes. So far so good, ummm really good.

Drift it, Bro.

[kingkilburn]

I first came to zilvia to research on s13 repairs and upgrades. I stayed for the technical discussion and OT.

I tried nico and aside from the VH-VK forum found it to be a cluster fuck of stupid.

Nissan Road Racing is just all kinds of awesome when it comes to technical talk about S and Z chassis.


At this point most of the cool tech stuff has moved to NRR but the OT and build threads are still here.

[Tearlessj]

I feel that I would be more comfortable with titties around.

BUT

There are other forums for that so I won't complain.

Whats not to like about Zilvia? Its like the Honda-tech of 240s, and the largest market place.

[amdnivram]

I prefer zilvia over nico and freshalloy. I've been on all three and i just find myself on Zilvia the most. I really enjoy the sale section, premie section, off topic, genral, and the regional lol.

[TwistAndBurn..Rubber]

Huge marketplace, awesome information. I've answered 90% of my questions through Zilvia, usually through searching but i've posted a couple of threads and i've had quality responses.

Wheel fitment thread
Maximum rubber thread

[second_chanceS14]

I've been on other forums aswell, the reason why I'm on here almost 24/7 wether I'm at home or on my phone, is because of the info, a lot of ppl on here that are great source of info, I especially like reading ppls build threads, other sites have them too but zilvia members are usually the ones doing the crazy ass projects and paving the way for new members. The FS here is the shit, everyone knows. I think the reason why the mods crack down hard on members is because they want an organized forum, not messy ass one with millions of threads asking about the same shit. I think its good its strict here, keeps retarded ppl away. Hahahaha

[Drift N Dragg]

Would my Answer here be Bias?

[Brian]

Good job editing my post. That was truely the most awesomeness thing that has ever happened to me!!

Zilvia Has changed my life!!

I want to thank all the wonderful Moderator's, Ya'll do a SUPERB Job!

[Flicktitty]

i used to be on Nico alot more back in the day, seems like nico is a big stepping stone onto Zilvia.net almost like don't go unless you don't have a decent car. so once i thought the car was getting there i started coming on here more often.

Nico does have alot of random bullshit but it's nice at times. and it also has alot of GREAT tech help.
Zilvia has a MUCH better classified section. and alot of people that have built some truly impressive machines.
FA - uhm i think i have 2 posts on there?

[all show no go]

Zilvia is the most entertaining because there's a lot more stuff to talk/read about than cars. Off topic,media section, regional are cool.. but the for sale section is tops. So organized & easy to post stuff up, It's great.

Even when I don't have an S chassis I'll probably still log in to see what the hell everyone is talking about.

[Drift N Dragg]

4.) If you post in LOUD NOISES, you forfeit the sanctity of your posting, and moderation staff can and will fiddle with your words to make you look stupid if they feel like it. Mainly in the interest of comedy, but also for our own amusement! :ddog:



Good job editing my post. That was *****.

Please Read, Brian ...

[ronmcdon]

I feel that I would be more comfortable with titties around.

BUT

There are other forums for that so I won't complain.

Whats not to like about Zilvia? Its like the Honda-tech of 240s, and the largest market place.

Zilvia might not be perfect, but that was terribly harsh.

[JDMTyler3326]

Zilvia - I just love the FS Section and all the nice cars. I think its more of a chill forum then others.

240sxfamily - I like because everyone jokes around alot.

Nico - I don''t like the way it is set up.

club240 - I loved alot until everyone stopped posting.

[SlideWell]

ive always come here for the vast knowledge of experienced owners, the for sale section, and to look at properly done cars.
240sxforums - ill go on to look at all their cool DIY stuff.
tamparacing - i go on to shoot the shit, nothing to be gained from there other than free entertainment.

[mrflip69]

Started out on automotiveforums (Igor with the GTR), worse than NICO in terms of noobs and misinformation.

FA -had- a really great tech section, before they got hacked and changed layouts.. now it seems everybody has left. Had some real pioneers and OG dudes there too, doing VQ/VG, and even KA-T stuff back before ka-t.org was made. Did the whitebunny stuff originate there? I think that place died around the same time Motorex died LOL! No disrespect to the guys here, but what some guys are discovering here, can probably be found in the archives of FA. Car lounge was chill, and they had/have some great babe threads.

NICO -- Gen is a mess, but I've found their engine forums--specifically RB, is awesome.

hybridz -- some really sweet builds, good info thats tried and true for mods;

zilvia -- like hybridz, but has pretty good classifieds, though much like any place, people have gotten burned here really bad.. again, a lot of searching to check out reviews on parts. Ironic how anti-bandwagon its members claim to be sometimes... definitely needs to run a tighter leash on the sponsors to make sure people don't get ripped off.

[kingkilburn]

I totally forgot about HybridZ.

[ESmorz]

s0ap, Yuta, Brian?

Fuck this shit.

[n240sxfnatic]

I go on sxoc all the time and just look at the build threads.

[DataXUnknown]

I'm only on Zilvia haha. I have accounts on a few other forums but don't visit them regularly.

Nicoclub has a few good DIY things going on in there, but I can't stand the way it's set up, I always forget how to get to the forums.

Shift-Lock used to be cool until Colin let the thing die and brought it back up with no more forums

Thats all I got. I'm pretty much a Zilvia man haha

[DALAZ_68]

Zilvia - Premie section, FS section, Regional Section, Off topic section... all worth while, and pretty organized and maintained...

Nico - only purpose i have going to Nico is the CA section, by far the best kept, most organized section of that whole forum...there info is catagorized beautifully...any other section i dunno...

Nissansilvia - the NSFW section is pretty entertaining, plus the have CA parts

SXOC - more CA info and a chance for parts...

s-chassis.com - utterly dead... some pretty decent walk thrus...but really, no point in posting, its pretty dead...

240sxforums - probably just as dead as s-chassis.com

Son240 - great place for some info, and hard to find parts...sometimes...

i think it all lies in preference...why you go to said forum...but most statements here are true, Zilvia's FS section is pretty top notch...Nico FS section is still a cluster fuck even if its divided into all those sections...its a headache tryin to use it...so i dont...

[HyperTek]

FA - in 02-03 was at its prime imo

zilvia - classifieds, offtopic, wheel fitment etc.. just annoyed with the hardcore-bro attitude. 03-06 was the good years for me.. i no longer have a 240 but i still come around and enjoy this forum.

rx7club - for repairs etc.. middle age guys who buy rx7s because they cant afford vettes, than hate on bodykits/wheels and japanese build ups, with the general hidden message that "japanese dont know what they are doing". The rx7 community can be borring as hell most of the time, alot of uninspiring cars and lack of good taste.

[ronmcdon]

I can relate to the rx7 old fart's club.
Completely agree.
I bought a 240sx because i couldnt afford a vette.
The japanese really dont know what the hell theyre doing most of the time.
(with Mazda, why bother with a rotary period).
I really do not care for bodykits & aggressive fitment wheels.

I wouldnt even bother with Japanese cars period if i had more $
i need to check out that rx7 site!
Good chance i might obtain an FD soon for close to free.

Great recommendation, thanks!

[ManoNegra]

FA - in 02-03 was at its prime imo


Same here, that was my first home
left when they applied the Nico treatment and drove most of the old timers out

Zilvia - For Sale forums are the best. Everything thing else is meh.
I've heard it being describes as "the angry version of Nico". Thought that was pretty funny.

NRR - It's got that old FA feel. Older more mature crowd with a genuine interest in making their cars perform. I find myself more and more spending time there. Best forums to have an intelligent discussion nowadays.

[Walperstyle]

The problem with zilvia.net is its large. People never reply to tech problems they have, so if someone helps them out with a solution, people who search never know what out of the 50 replies was the one that fixed the problem.

...and nobody seems to know how to search.

Its so retarded having to tell people still today that white smoke is coolant, blue/black is oil or catastrophic failure. Nobody knows the basics and its f'ked.

It should be mandatory for everyone here to have www.240SXTECHDVDS.org Home Page (http://www.240sxtechdvds.org) with the FSM's also located on the site.

[SinGarage]

Zilvia is the one I mostly frequent due to its members being civilized. I don't think poeple here are being too rude but some do push it. I also understand members here answering the same damn question all the time which could have been easily avoided if noobs would have searched first. Spoonfeeding is no good also as the noob will never learn.

I do agree though on some members not responding back to their own post to figure out which suggestion has solved their technical problems. Overall I would say Zilvia is the best 240SX forum.

[kandyflip445]

Freshalloy - Been there for a long time. Very informative over there. *Haven't been there for a while though. GTR classifieds was the BEST thing there.

Nico - Seemed ok. Some really dumb shit, but some informative stuff too. They have a new layout or something, so I don't go there at all anymore. Classifieds were boring. No PM feature was really stupid.

Ziptied - Was awesome at the beginning, but it's done a full 180 from what it used to be. I am no longer a member there.

Zilvia - For sale section is pretty much all it's got going. I hate the fact that a new person can't come in and get a simple answer to things. Searching for things is fine, but I don't think a new person should get flak just for asking a question. Way to welcome people to the community, right?

Pretty much how I feel. I liked FA back in the day too.

[Gizmo_S13]

Well I originally started with Hondas so I came from Honda-Tech at first I thought it wasn't as good considering the Tech section wasn't as good where as you go to Honda-tech and get a response really quick but I've learned to love this site. The people here are funny and pretty cool when you meet them in person. Gotta show the mods some love for keeping this place locked down, they do their job good and keep most of the N0obs in check. Heh...I like the Regional, OT, and FS Section. WTB came in handy quite a few times.SO.... ZIIIILLLLVIIIIIIAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!

[HyperTek]

rx7club stance thread - 9 pages of old men complaining FC Proper Stance Pic Thread - RX7Club.com (http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=902896)

[Walperstyle]

Too many trendy hipsters on zilvia.net (hence why everything is stance and drifting)

Some of us like grip, and Porsche destroying. Drifting is fun and all, but I get so pissed at seeing 18 year old's write off perfectly good cars because they suck.

I am also a fan of a few key FWD cars such as Integras and SH preludes. I can only really comment on the cars I've driven. (hate VW's, every one I've owned or driven)

The s-chassis is a lame poor mans car (really, it is), but with so much potential. I'm on my 4th right now, and Plan on throwing about 20,000 total into her (currently mid way thru an engine build). But when all is said and done, I'll be where I want for my own personal sports car. Able to compare with Porsche Turbo's at a fraction of the price.

To each and they're own. I do it for me.

[chris_240sx]

I'm not a member anywhere else really, but I enjoy Zilvia because theres so much that has been covered and so many people that know what they're doing. I rarely post because if I want to know something, I can find just about anything in older threads. Sometimes I browse through NRR for the in depth converstaions, I find myself learning a thing or two pretty often.

[racepar1]

ZILVIA.NET is un-questionably my "e-home". No other forum that I have been on is nearly as entertaining. Obviously the for sale section ROCKS here too! Almost all of my real life connections in the car world were developed through zilvia... The only problem is the drift bias and the overabundance of arrogant idiots. Zilvia is not the place to have a productive technical conversation (suspension geometry/advanced car setup).

nissanroadracing.com is THE BEST PLACE to go and actually learn something about your 240sx. I take all of my technical discussions to NRR.

trackhq.com is a worthwhile stop from time to time for me. It's a good place to go to keep informed about what's going on in the trackday/time attack scene.

NICO on the other hand is utterly useless to me. I hate the format, I hate playing warm and fuzzy with the jerkoffs, and there's really just not much there. The only reason I even joined was for the Q45 section when I had mine, haven't been back since I sold it!

[bb4_96]

fireblades.org - good info but wierd with different age groups and nationalities

[stinky_180]

Freshalloy - first car forum i ever joined. back in the day, there were lots of great information. then asad and a bunch of others just 'disappeared'

240sxforums - i used to post whore, but the place just got too boring. way too many un-needed forums sections.

zilvia - by far the best and most active market place. i love the advertiser specials. i like looking at all the picture threads. lots of good information through-out the site. i do miss the old zilvia look with the 'install' (http://web.archive.org/web/20010223214530/http://www.zilvia.net/)pages.

nico - hardly browse it. but i like their 240sx technical page....

[Touge Noob S13]

rx7club stance thread - 9 pages of old men complaining FC Proper Stance Pic Thread - RX7Club.com (http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=902896)


Why is it that the BFE state people are always complaining?

[mike[pistonless]]

FA - in 02-03 was at its prime imo

zilvia - classifieds, offtopic, wheel fitment etc.. just annoyed with the hardcore-bro attitude. 03-06 was the good years for me.. i no longer have a 240 but i still come around and enjoy this forum.

rx7club - for repairs etc.. middle age guys who buy rx7s because they cant afford vettes, than hate on bodykits/wheels and japanese build ups, with the general hidden message that "japanese dont know what they are doing". The rx7 community can be borring as hell most of the time, alot of uninspiring cars and lack of good taste.

i totatally agree rx7 club is so borring and everyone is an old fart

i love zilvia because there is shit talking, alot of good stuff in the fs section, it reminds me alot of the rx8club and our random shenanigans

[bigbadberrys13]

I like Nico. I feel the website layout makes finding certain topics easier and quicker although their search function could use some refining.

[240Shwag]

This forum is a big forum. And its pretty apparent.

You find shit you like and shit you dont like here. I find fixed bikes and fashion threads fairly gay, so the off topic chat is next to useless for browsing.

[SochBAT]

I think Zilvia has been my only eHome.

To be quite honest, its fallen from grace. I think 03 to 06-07 were its golden years.

We used to have such a tight community, less assholes, but more tough love.

The change in dynamic and direction has weeded out some of the awesome members. Some of those people I still talk to on a daily basis, like Makoto/doug. His flaming was so on point, it was hilarious.

Nowadays, I feel like Zilvia is that fat chick you fucked because you were getting NOTHING. You acknowledge in secret they you did shit, but you always feel... shitty.

Zilvia, we had awesome times together, best years of my life, but I think we're headed two different directions. It really does sadden me to say that.

PS. I generally still like all the mods. Not really the new mods, no offense.

[MADE]

No forum is prefect but my thoughts on were Zilvia can improve.

Members being hypocrites due to being with the "in crowd".
Speak your own mind vice what the cool kids are doing/thinking.

Members with the right of passage attitude. Just cause someone was hard, on you doesn't mean you have to be a harder on the newer people.

Un biased Moderation, there are mods that should be gone IMO. Its a forum for information and entertainment, no need to take stuff personal or be an a%$hole or unfair to others. The majority are good but like anything else they're always 1-2.

[BradGriffith1]

I like Zilvia because everyone is mean

[BUBS]

gotta agree with badgriffith1 ^^^^

i like how smug some people on these threads are. it's pretty amusing. on the other hand, theres some good info as well. u just gotta find it.

[DEEPfrom1]

The for sale thread on here is legit. Zilvia has some great build threads and some funny stuff. I also spend a lot of time on ka-t.org, there is a lot of knowledgeable people on there.

Nico is nicely structured forum, most of the people are tools. 240sxforums, comes up always when I google and some of that stuff is so funny, it seems like they must be joking.

[BustedS13]

i find that most other 240sx-themed message boards load quicker.

i was permanently banned from 240sxforums for stating, in a thread on Zilvia, that they seem to coddle their shittier members. or something like that, i really don't remember/care because that site sucks shit.

[Gnnr]

Zilvia is fucking awesome because I can say fuck!

[MisawaJason]

This is the one and only site that I browse on the regular, aside from my own forum

I love it here

[upsdude]

one of the biggest/best feature of zilvia is the classifieds. I may be biased because this was the first s-chassis site i started on, but it just feels wierd trying to buy stuff from members of other sites.

[ThatGuy]

Other forums care about important things happening around the world, (minus hondatech) while zilvia contends in encouraged negativity at the expense of a fellow car enthusiast.

I get more of a frat house vibe while going on zilvia

entertainment and wisdom - yes
helpful - maybe
life changing - no

Says the guy that got Banned MULTIPLE times, and carried a childish personal vendetta against one of my mods for over a year, posting adolescent messages on Craig's List. Now, THAT is frat house style negativity.

[zeitgeist]

Other forums care about important things happening around the world, (minus hondatech) while zilvia contends in encouraged negativity at the expense of a fellow car enthusiast.

I get more of a frat house vibe while going on zilvia

entertainment and wisdom - yes
helpful - maybe
life changing - no

just seems like this would be something you wouldnt say being an advertiser

[raz0rbladez909]

Other forums care about important things happening around the world, (minus hondatech) while zilvia contends in encouraged negativity at the expense of a fellow car enthusiast.

I get more of a frat house vibe while going on zilvia

entertainment and wisdom - yes
helpful - maybe
life changing - no

If you wanted a forum that cares about whats happening around the world why would you be on a car forum? It's for cars....granted the off-topic section gets into

some entertaining subjects, but I certainly don't go to Zilvia expecting to find a means to cure world hunger.


I don't see how "zilvia contends in encouraged negativity at the expense of a fellow car enthusiast." Many new people on here aren't enthusiasts, many of them are

trend followers, just wandering around doing as many things they can that are cool at the moment. Enthusiasts are the kind that actually care about the community

enough and do things to help it grow. If some jackass is drifting on the streets doing stupid shit I've seen plenty of people give them shit for it on here. If you're the

type thats like "oh it doesn't effect me" then you're part of the problem. Many of these new turds are part of the reason 240's have become such a highly profiled

car, almost like hondas have become. Just because dumbasses get bashed because they are too lazy to search for information doesn't mean zilvia is a "frat house" it

means many of us over the years have learned that 90% of the questions asked here have been asked before and answered. I don't need some rediculously high

post count like some of these fuckers that joined last year, I've been on here since 2003 and my first few years didn't post much of anything because I was too

busy researching the information I was looking for, now everyone expects to be spoonfed information because you 18 year olds have become a group of lazy fucks.

I'm only 24 and some of you make me feel like I'm old as fuck, complaining about todays youth and what not.


I honestly think that there are plenty of enthusiasts here on zilvia, many people that have done alot to help the community grow i.e. Bardabe Performance, Jordan

Innovations, Blu808, Kognition and many others that I have left out but all have made an impact on the zilvia community.

[Om1kron]

just seems like this would be something you wouldnt say being an advertiser

You would be amazed at some of the posts advertisers make with their business accounts. Not necessarily directed at Joey, but some guy that makes these dumb ass tshirts with nissans here (Not Jimmy Up, the other guy that makes those shirts) lol j/k Mikey.

Posts a thread the other day asking what the fuck is the deal about buying knock off seats, why is it so bad.

Mind you he's selling a legitimate original product, I wonder if hot topic stole his shirt designs and shit and put them in their stores. He would be pretty butthurt about it.

Anyway he got flamed, and he deleted the thread or had an admin carpet bomb it.

Regardless some Advertisers need to start using their heads when using their business accounts to post their opinion on the matter.





Zilvia for me along with nico, and 240sx forums, nwnissans also (if it were not for them posting about swapping roof skins I would've never got the idea to do it myself) if it weren't for helpful people like Jeff Jordan who has now made a business out of his side business lol helping the small fries like myself. I wouldn't be where I am today with my car. Mind you I'm not a pro racer, have any desire to drift or care for bn sports or moar low.

I enjoy reading stuff on this site, I enjoy flaming people on this site (yes because it makes me feel better about myself, duh), I enjoy helping people on this site with stuff others helped me with, and continue to learn new things like those awesome wheels that NZNEW has on his 240 Weds LXZ and what sizes are people taking things to the extreme so I can be lazy and base my wheel size choices off of their experience.

Lots of cool things like people restoring z31's, replacement din pockets, just a high abundance of neat people and neat things as long as you're not a total fuckstick *COUGH* JTP *COUGH*

[blingbling]

If you wanted a forum that cares about whats happening around the world why would you be on a car forum? It's for cars....granted the off-topic section gets into

some entertaining subjects, but I certainly don't go to Zilvia expecting to find a means to cure world hunger.


I don't see how "zilvia contends in encouraged negativity at the expense of a fellow car enthusiast." Many new people on here aren't enthusiasts, many of them are

trend followers, just wandering around doing as many things they can that are cool at the moment. Enthusiasts are the kind that actually care about the community

enough and do things to help it grow. If some jackass is drifting on the streets doing stupid shit I've seen plenty of people give them shit for it on here. If you're the

type thats like "oh it doesn't effect me" then you're part of the problem. Many of these new turds are part of the reason 240's have become such a highly profiled

car, almost like hondas have become. Just because dumbasses get bashed because they are too lazy to search for information doesn't mean zilvia is a "frat house" it

means many of us over the years have learned that 90% of the questions asked here have been asked before and answered. I don't need some rediculously high

post count like some of these fuckers that joined last year, I've been on here since 2003 and my first few years didn't post much of anything because I was too

busy researching the information I was looking for, now everyone expects to be spoonfed information because you 18 year olds have become a group of lazy fucks.

I'm only 24 and some of you make me feel like I'm old as fuck, complaining about todays youth and what not.


I honestly think that there are plenty of enthusiasts here on zilvia, many people that have done alot to help the community grow i.e. Bardabe Performance, Jordan

Innovations, Blu808, Kognition and many others that I have left out but all have made an impact on the zilvia community.

In the zilvia frat house you are the opinionated know it all that gets no pussy.:rant2:

[raz0rbladez909]

In the zilvia frat house you are the opinionated know it all that gets no pussy.:rant2:
Having never been apart of some gay fraternity i wouldn't know how a frat house works. But it's pretty funny you would try to call me out about pussy, what are you 12? I'm allowed to voice my opinion, whether you like it or not, just because you fall under the stereotype I referred to in the above statement doesn't mean you need to get all butthurt about it.

[anarchyperf]

Personally, the for sale section is great but I feel the tech section needs a bit more organization

[dazed]

Zilvia has to be the biggest for our cars specifically.

I love NorthwestNissans, because I can meet up with people for deals instead of shipping which is really nice.

[hOngsterr]

i only go on zilvia, i tried other sites, wayyy confusing.

Zilvia = user friendly.

[blingbling]

Having never been apart of some gay fraternity i wouldn't know how a frat house works. But it's pretty funny you would try to call me out about pussy, what are you 12? I'm allowed to voice my opinion, whether you like it or not, just because you fall under the stereotype I referred to in the above statement doesn't mean you need to get all butthurt about it.

That was a joke boss, laugh a little.

[lucky7]

bimmerforums has the best OT ever. zilvia is stagnant in comparison.

[sr20d's2k]

i vote s2ki...

[raz0rbladez909]

That was a joke boss, laugh a little.

my apologies dude, bad day at work,:hug:

[Phlip]

just seems like this would be something you wouldnt say being an advertiser

At the ripe old age of 21 - combined with being saddled with the very same afflictions described by the admin who posted before you - he has a long way to go and a lot to learn about the value of image when it comes to attempting to run a business.
I mean, a million people in the world can call you "legit" until they're bluish in the face, but continuing to insert ones foot in your mouth is a hard lesson.
Apparently, he is all about learning them the hard way.

[SochBAT]

I like the feel of Zilvia. Fucktards that can't search or properly form cohesive sentences with proper punctuation will get flamed. Yes, it is the internet, but does that mean the use of the English language has to be gangraped by your shitty grammar and spelling and lack of common sense?

I've met a number of amazing people here, and each one has affected me positively in one way, shape or form. Those members, to me, have given more than their share towards the community and ask for little in return. Granted, a number of members I "grew up" with no longer post because at some point, everyone just moves on with life.

Zilvia, to me, used to be top dog when it came to tech a few years back, but as with everything trendy, the influx of "enthusiasts" and "drifters" have riddled the forums with so much inane bullshit, all the quality tech posts get buried. I generally hate the new members because to me, they haven't 'proven' themselves as quality posters.

Just my 2 cents.

[raz0rbladez909]

I like the feel of Zilvia. Fucktards that can't search or properly form cohesive sentences with proper punctuation will get flamed. Yes, it is the internet, but does that mean the use of the English language has to be gangraped by your shitty grammar and spelling and lack of common sense?

I've met a number of amazing people here, and each one has affected me positively in one way, shape or form. Those members, to me, have given more than their share towards the community and ask for little in return. Granted, a number of members I "grew up" with no longer post because at some point, everyone just moves on with life.

Zilvia, to me, used to be top dog when it came to tech a few years back, but as with everything trendy, the influx of "enthusiasts" and "drifters" have riddled the forums with so much inane bullshit, all the quality tech posts get buried. I generally hate the new members because to me, they haven't 'proven' themselves as quality posters.

Just my 2 cents.

No you're amazing Soosh:love: haha but I generally agree with everything you've posted, it's not elitist at all either its being truthful. I have no problem answering questions that actually require input from others, but the same BS we've seen over the past few years still gets asked on a daily basis, like "What do I need for an S15 conversion?" or "What coilovers do I need to drift GMR?"

I do feel that Zilvia should restrict newbs to certain forum areas until a specific trial period has been passed, I.E. people joining just so they can post shit for sale or posting another stupid question or video that has been reposted 10 years back, I lurked for a good amount of time and did research before I ever made my first post. Some of these people should do the same.

[S14DB]

bimmerforums has the best OT ever. zilvia is stagnant in comparison. Our goal has never been to have the best OT.

Personally, the for sale section is great but I feel the tech section needs a bit more organization
We are always up for suggestions for improvement. But we don't want to have so many sub-forums that they become confusing.

i only go on zilvia, i tried other sites, wayyy confusing.

Zilvia = user friendly.

[racepar1]

Out of all the car forums that I have been on...

-zilvia
-nissanroadracing.com
-trackhq
-bimmerforums
-hondatech
-club4ag
-nico

...Zilvia is DEFINITELY the most entertaining.

No, it's not the friendliest place on earth, but it's not supposed to be. What you noobs don't understand is that Zilvia NOW is way more nicey nice then it used to be. Some of the shit we used to say/do to eachother just wouldn't fly anymore.

The tech section has suffered over the last few years, but IMO it's due to less enthusiasts and more dorifto douchebags in the community. At this point we've pretty much covered almost any relevant tech write-up that you could imagine so it's mostly retarded shit that's posted.

As for off topic, who the hell cares??? I mean who really goes onto their favorite car forum to talk shit in the off topic section???

Zilvia has been great to me. I've made a lot of money, acquaintences, "business" connections, and a few friends here that I wouldn't have made otherwise. I feel that I have built myself a nice little reputation in this community and I cannot thank Zilvia.net enough for that. I have truly enjoyed my time here and plan to keep enjoying it. No small quarrels with staff or members can change that for me and none of you should let it change anything for yourselves either...

[codyace]

bimmerforums has the best OT ever. zilvia is stagnant in comparison.

Thankfully I get my entertainment in real life, and hardly ever visit any OT section.

[lucky7]

lol, i'm on lots of car forums. bimmerforums happens to have roughly 13,000 more members also. bunch of clowns over there that make it fun. :) i still visit this place though, so take it however you like. :)

[SimpleS14]

FA - This was the first forum I joined and I really liked the OG members and vast amount of info available. A few years later, especially after the redesign, that forum just died and the spambots started popping up way too much.

NICO - Signed up, but never got into this forum...the layout and lack of PM urked me.

240SXforums - I frequently visited this when it first start, but now I rarely have the time to check it out. It's exploded really quick and I definitely think it's due for a redesign.

Aside from my own forum, I frequently visit Zilvia for the OT and Premie section.

[upsdude]

my biggest gripe with nico after the redesign is the pics get cut off after a certain size

[rb25_s13*CHUKI]

Zilvia- Is cool. nice fs section.. Lots of panzy asses on here though thats for sure. Its a funny place. lots of Info.. few cocky people who are full of them selves.

Rx7club-tons and tons of rotary engine and rx car Info! An question will be answered without getting shit talked to you or people saying search blah blah. couple of D bags on there though, cocky and stuck up. Like that Japan2la guy he's a the most d bag I've ever seen. Idk how he Is In business with his poor people skills

Nico- Don't go on there anymore

haven't even wasted my time on any other 240sx forum. Zilvia has every answer I need

[anton1o]

Being from a different country to all/most of you using Zilvia is a different atmosphere, being able to see how people style/build there cars due to local ideas is pretty awesome, something that back in the days wouldnt be possible.

I mainly use my local forum to me in Australia being NissanSilvia, but do frequent here alot thru out my day and catch up on what people are doing..

Alot of people from other countries probarbly come here for the HellaFlush pics, i just come here cause of the ideas people are putting into there cars, Over many other American forums ive used this is the most freindlist and diverse from Street Cars, to Drift Cars to Time Attack.. Its hard to find all criteria on some forums where people are open to other styles.

Keep it up guys :D

[ESmorz]

The Off Topic section here is much more boring than it used to be.

Wonder why that is?

[BustedS13]

The Off Topic section here is much more boring than it used to be.

Wonder why that is?

uh oh. is this some sort of Violent Running Revolution?

[ESmorz]

uh oh. is this some sort of Violent Running Revolution?

Completely unaffiliated.

Fight the good fight, kick 'em in the cans.

[T chop]

Zilvia is one of the best sites for info, but really conservative IMO. I guess I'm just used to my local Nissan forum where ANYTHING goes pretty much.

I guess a conservative website is better for making money off advertising etc. though. The build threads on here are pretty good too and Zilvia has the best 240sx related classifieds.

[bardabe]

Out of all the car forums that I have been on...

-zilvia
-nissanroadracing.com
-trackhq
-bimmerforums
-hondatech
-club4ag
-nico

...Zilvia is DEFINITELY the most entertaining.

No, it's not the friendliest place on earth, but it's not supposed to be. What you noobs don't understand is that Zilvia NOW is way more nicey nice then it used to be. Some of the shit we used to say/do to eachother just wouldn't fly anymore.

The tech section has suffered over the last few years, but IMO it's due to less enthusiasts and more dorifto douchebags in the community. At this point we've pretty much covered almost any relevant tech write-up that you could imagine so it's mostly retarded shit that's posted.

As for off topic, who the hell cares??? I mean who really goes onto their favorite car forum to talk shit in the off topic section???

Zilvia has been great to me. I've made a lot of money, acquaintences, "business" connections, and a few friends here that I wouldn't have made otherwise. I feel that I have built myself a nice little reputation in this community and I cannot thank Zilvia.net enough for that. I have truly enjoyed my time here and plan to keep enjoying it. No small quarrels with staff or members can change that for me and none of you should let it change anything for yourselves either...
basically took the words out of my mouth. couldn't have said it better myself

[WanganRunner]

I really only go on three S-chassis boards: Zilvia, NICO, and my local (Mid-Atlantic 240).

MA240 is the best one, just because I actually meet/know people. Also, when parts are for sale, they're actually in my area, which is nice.

I've been a moderator on NICO for like 5 years now, and for SOME tech questions (i.e. anything pertaining to stock stuff, or anything engine-related.), it's the best. I like their GenChat, have known a lot of members for a really long time, etc.

I like Zilvia because of all the pic threads, I like the OT, wheel classifieds, and the vendor specials are pretty good. The personal classifieds rarely does me much good because I'm not in CA, I'm better off looking on my local board. Zilvia has better threads on what aftermarket stuff is better or worse, etc.

[word sux]

240sxforums is my stomping grounds but there are too many noobs there..

local forums rule slideny, clubloose

zilvia has the best fs section but I have been a little more active recently in other forums.

[Lees_Garage]

1. Classifieds are awesome.

2. I got on zilvia when I bought my first S-chassis, and just never really liked any of the other forums.

3. You can search and find anything you need to know about an s chassis.

4. Mods do a great job.

5. Feels more personal then some of the other sites. It almost feels like a family at times. Everyone taking care of their business, ranting, arguing, complaining, etc, but at the end of the day you know you love this place, and wouldn't trade it for any of the other forums.

[surge s14]

Zilvia will be here long after all the other sites will be gone

[T chop]

Every year 240's get shittier and shittier so I'm thinking this place will soon start filling up with 350's as they come down in price.

[upsdude]

that seems to be the next logical thing. i don't know much about those cars...hopefully there'll be rare and odd parts for them like the s13's and s14's. that's one of the things i like most about them.