[teeraven]

Came to read this thread after getting the email. I've been aware of the big companies buying up a lot of forums. I'm registered on over a dozen forums and there are maybe 6 I try to check the latest posts on every day or two.

I'm a Pontiac nut, but I'm into pro touring types of cars and post more on those forums. The problem I see with forums specific to one make or one model is the attitudes of the so called "Purists". It happens more to me in person than on the web, but I get tired of constantly hearing how I ruined my Firebird because it has 18" wheels and a 455 instead of the stock L6. We'll see what they have to say when my 69 is done with it's turbo 6.0 lol.

There are still plenty of people out there who want a more period correct car, but more and more people want to incorporate new technology into old cars to make them safer and more fun to drive. I think the Pontiac community needs to start embracing more modern builds or people building those cars will continue to shy away from Pontiac websites and events. It will only get worse in the futures as the guys who lived during the 60s and build period correct cars for the nostalgia continue to die out. While I love Pontiac engines, I love LS engines as well, and you can't deny they're better all around. I do personally hate gen 1 small block chevy's and I do hate seeing them in a Pontiac. But I keep my mouth shut about it and I'd rather have people who own those cars getting involved in the Pontiac community than not because they don't fit the mold.

It's a great idea to add sections on here for late model Pontiacs. I currently have a 01 WS6 and a 89 GTA with a LS1/t56 swap and a few other mods. It never crosses my mind to post stuff about my newer cars on this site because it just doesn't seem to be what people are into here. The sites more specific to late models will always be the place to go for info, but hopefully having more and more sections here for the late model stuff will gradually get more people posting. I guess the one problem is, no matter what Pontiac model you have from the 70s or earlier, they are all very similar and a site like this is the best place to share info. The problem with late model stuff is that the different models are more different. A 02 TA for example has more in common with LS Camaros and Vettes than it does all the other Pontiacs of the same time frame. The LS specific sites will always be a better source for info, but hopefully this can at least be a place people come to come together as a Pontiac community.

As for the advertising. I'm surprised to find out this site doesn't make much from advertising. That makes me want to start checking you guys for more of the stuff I buy. This is a fantastic forum for older Pontiacs, and hopefully will be for newer ones in the future. Unfortunately most of what I buy is more aftermarket or custom stuff than restoration stuff. And the problem I have with all the big name restoration parts websites is that I can always find the same parts from a different source for significantly cheaper.

Just trying to give some feedback from this Pontiac guy. Hope it's helpful