ANNOUNCEMENT: CVR4 membership overhaul from 1 January 2016; and other changes

[elnevio]

There have been many discussions behind the scenes about the future of the CVR4 membership system, mainly due to the large burden of dealing with the multi-faceted physical side of the memberships, but also due to the way the dynamic of the club has changed over the last two or three years. It has become apparent that a pared-down version of the membership is the most appropriate way forward.

As such, with effect from 1 January 2016, the annual UK/RoW membership fee will be reduced to £10.

The main online benefits, i.e. access to the various members' areas, including articles and guides, supplier discounts, etc., will remain. The physical benefits, i.e. membership cards, choice of free gift, letter, will be scrapped. Fear not though, the goodies will not disappear completely, but more on that further down the page.

New members and future renewals

New members will no longer be allocated a membership number. I am not aware of anywhere really needing the membership number for discounts, etc. If necessary, proof of membership can be confirmed by admin should a supplier require it.

Previous new members and renewals made that haven't received a physical membership pack

While having already benefitted from access to the technical areas, etc., any member who didn't receive a pack will receive another year's membership, free of charge, and these will be actioned steadily over the next month or so. Any member who has joined/renewed more than once, will receive the relevant multiple thereof.

New Zealand & Australia memberships

These are presently dealt with differently, requiring a manual activation. We are looking at getting this automated in the same way that the UK/RoW is. This will be progressed as and when, but hopefully sooner rather than later.

CVR4 Shop

The shop will be updated during the New Year with the new goodies. Members will of course get discounted prices on items therein. :deal2:

Facebook changes

The Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/clubVr4/ will continue as it is, posting pics of members' submissions etc., for now.

However the Facebook For Sale/Wanted group will be closed - the forums can and should be used for selling/buying stuff.

Of more interest to many of you, the main CVR4 facebook group will become read only with only posts by admins being allowed - these will be along the lines of pointing group members towards the forum for things that may be of interest, such as the recent expression of interest thread for cruise control, and generally promoting the Club and the forums.

This is because the Facebook group is a mess. It was only ever intended for users and members of the Club to use, and is much harder to police with the volume of inane posts and the total lack of any useful order.


Thanks for reading and for your continued support. Please contact us if you have any questions!

[jaspa]

I'd like to say, I approve of the changes, I don't need stickers or a keyring, the reason I pay my subscription if for the information that this site holds. I looked at the FB thing and didn't get on with it so left it alone since.

Keep up the good work for all of our sakes :)

[Louis]

I agree with all above, but just one point.

Insurers such as Adrian flux, usually ask for a club membership number!.
Sometimes for discount, but also as proof of club membership when looking for agreed value insurance, Is it a big hassle to keep and give out membership numbers?, ( no cards or anything physical, but assign a number to a member, like in your personal avatar bit where it is at the moment)

[foxdie]

Amen!

[jaspa]

Is it a big hassle to keep and give out membership numbers?, ( no cards or anything physical, it's Asian a number to member)

If you click on your profile the URL contains your membership number (or at least this is how it is done on other forums I'm a member of).

Edit, actually, just look to the left of this text or is this manually added ?

[Davezj]

Won't new members still need to be issued a number for discounts that request a membership number.
However I have never been asked for a membership number when claiming discounts.

All the rest sound perfectly sensible.

Remember my offer nev elnevio to source some club stickers for inside and outside fitment. I am not promising anything but I do have local vinyl wrap and decal specialist near me. I can enquire about price and quality to see if they can give a competitive deal.
I think I still have one of the stickers that did not peel off the backing so I could not fit it.

[Louis]

If you click on your profile the URL contains your membership number (or at least this is how it is done on other forums I'm a member of).

Edit, actually, just look to the left of this text or is this manually added ?

I am asking if that will still be there!

[elnevio]

The membership number is manually added, but it automatically appears on the profile info once you have one. The likes of Adrian Flux can check the forums as they are a site sponsor and see if people are members or not.

I'm not planning to amend the appearance of the membership number as it stands. As I work through the new members, I will look at applying membership numbers after all, but it's not a definite. Easier to say that it's being dropped - but it could stay.

[Davezj]

I am quite proud of my membership number, the lower the better, it just show others that you have been around for a long time.

[Wodjno]

I am quite proud of my membership number, the lower the better, it just show others that you have been around for a long time.
Agree 👍

[Davezj]

Some of us have been here for even longer than the old timers like me, Glenn (cough, cough)

[adaxo]

As long as we have enough to keep this forum running im happy.

Btw posted to find out my membership no

[Davezj]

It is displayed under your avatar in the full web browser site, not on the tapatalk version.
You mem number is 633
Mine is 255

[mcosworth]

It is displayed under your avatar in the full web browser site, not on the tapatalk version.
My membership number hasn't been added to my profile info and I still don't know it.

[Davezj]

My membership number hasn't been added to my profile info and I still don't know it.

Very true I have checked you avatar section and you don't have a membership number. I had not noticed this before.

[chris g]

Whatever needs to be done to keep us going is ok with me...

15 and proud!

[dazjb]

My membership has just expired. I was going to renew but shall I hang on now as I was one of those who have never received any pack?

Think the ideas above are sound. I, like most others are happy to pay the membership fee for the forums and tech info rather than the frilly bits.

[martin71]

As the same as me,never recieved any pack but that didnt bother me,my membership finished end of October,and ive no problems in getting a year membership added...so thumbs up from me....

[giblet]

Not had any internal stickers from my 2 renewals yet. Not that fussed mind. Have used my membership no to get a quid off here and there with Camskill in the past.

[elnevio]

The UK/RoW membership changes have now been implemented in the back end. I hope!

If anyone spies any reference to £20 or the membership pack goodies, please post up here, preferably with a link and screenshot.

[Wodjno]

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[elnevio]

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[Wodjno]

😘 hny 👍

[carfanatic]

I have recently (December) insured through A Flux and apart from being a little inept (took nearly 3 wks), I did get my agreed value insurance and they didn't ask for a membership number. Just as well really as i have no idea what it is/was.
As for the facebook site i do go on there regularly as I am an avid FB'er and find it to be quite useful for bits from people who are not club members. Q, Can this VR4 forum be linked to any other such as the Evo forum, for instance if you join this one it auto links to theirs and visa versa. As it happens i am in both as parts there can be used on our cars.
As for membership packs, never had one never pestered for one either.
As a short footnote, I would like to express my gratitude to all the people on here for all their help in the past and look forward to lots more in the future/Wyhy .
Particular thanks to the admin, it's a tough job to manage a live site. I'm sure i speak for all when i say well done and thank you for keeping us going.

Finally. HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL. HAPPY MOTORING.

[MYKEY]

Came across this on my way to renew membership

http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/content.php?123-Membership-UK

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[Humpty's Revenge]

Came across this on my way to renew membership

http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/content.php?123-Membership-UK

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elnevio

[bungle]

Im getting the reminder messages that my membership is about to expire. Will my years free membership be done automatically or will I need to re apply? Thanks

[elnevio]

Im getting the reminder messages that my membership is about to expire. Will my years free membership be done automatically or will I need to re apply? Thanks

Neither!

I will do it manually. I've been very busy with work, but I have most of next week off, which is when I am planning my next full-on membership attack. :)

[bungle]

:beerchug::2thumbsupCool, this sites been invaluable over the last year. And it keeps on giving. Keep up the good work. :beerchug:

[Joey_P]

Hey I have paid my fee via Paypal and it has been accepted but I do not yet have membership status??? Sent a few emails and PM's with no replies...

[Humpty's Revenge]

Hey I have paid my fee via Paypal and it has been accepted but I do not yet have membership status??? Sent a few emails and PM's with no replies...
OnBoost!

[Joey_P]

OnBoost!

Still have not got an answer from anyone.. These guys just took my money and ran by the looks of things.

[Humpty's Revenge]

Still have not got an answer from anyone.. These guys just took my money and ran by the looks of things.

Joey please understand we are "ALL" volunteers including in Australia/New Zealand reps

Now comments like that really don't go down well with club members

So if you are not entirely happy with the situation then you can ask for your money back

It's your choice Joey ?!?!

[Joey_P]

Its been over 2 weeks since I have made payment and I haven't received membership status. No one has even replied to the multiple PM's and emails I have sent. What other choice do I have? I'd be more than happy to receive a refund at this point.

[Humpty's Revenge]

Its been over 2 weeks since I have made payment and I haven't received membership status. No one has even replied to the multiple PM's and emails I have sent. What other choice do I have? I'd be more than happy to receive a refund at this point.


elnevio OnBoost! Guys I thought this membership thing was sorted for ease of use ?



Like I said we are all volunteers & things will get processed & back dated but appreciate that doesn't help you now

[Davezj]

renewal page still says membership is £20

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sorry if this is not reported in the correct place, but better reported than not.

[Subaru ETA]

OnBoost!

[carfanatic]

Jeez. Stop with the whining. It's a measly 10 or 20 squid. Less than a Saturday night curry.

[apeman69]

Best few quid you will spend if you own one of these great cars. Starting to regret putting mine up for sale but time stops for no man and gotta move on :(
The changes are sensible IMO and a positive move forward.
Great community. I'll miss you all when I get to move out of the UK.

[elnevio]

elnevio OnBoost! Guys I thought this membership thing was sorted for ease of use ?



Like I said we are all volunteers & things will get processed & back dated but appreciate that doesn't help you now

I would like the NZ/Oz side of things to be automated and with a reduction in price. But it's still the old system for now. OnBoost! is the memberships person for this and still has to manually activate memberships.

[elnevio]

renewal page still says membership is £20

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sorry if this is not reported in the correct place, but better reported than not.

Cheers Dave, I will investigate! :searching: Weird, that smiley seems to have disappeared... :huh:

[elnevio]

Cheers Dave, I will investigate! :searching: Weird, that smiley seems to have disappeared... :huh:

This should be fixed now :)

The membership page that is, not the missing smiley! :rolleyes4

[Joey_P]

So another week has past, no one has contacted me and I still don't have membership status. I'd really like to get my money back.

[Subaru ETA]

Sorry about this. I have contacted the NZ membership person OnBoost! through other means to get him online to have a look. Cheers

[bungle]

Membership has now expired any chance of getting it looked at got a few jobs that are gonna need a lot of guidance from the site. Thanks

[OnBoost!]

Still have not got an answer from anyone.. These guys just took my money and ran by the looks of things.


Oi,we are all volunteers on this site,with OUR own lives,Im sorry its taken you a while to get sorted(I have done this a few days ago), no need too get all bent out of shape!!


If you want a refund,its not a problem.

[mcosworth]

Previous new members and renewals made that haven't received a physical membership pack

While having already benefitted from access to the technical areas, etc., any member who didn't receive a pack will receive another year's membership, free of charge, and these will be actioned steadily over the next month or so. Any member who has joined/renewed more than once, will receive the relevant multiple thereof.

Hi Nev, elnevio
Could you please sort out my membership?
I would like to apply for another year of membership, free of charge as I haven't received any physical membership pack in the past.
I've tried to send you a PM but it says error every time.
Many thanks.
Mac

[elnevio]

Previous new members and renewals made that haven't received a physical membership pack

While having already benefitted from access to the technical areas, etc., any member who didn't receive a pack will receive another year's membership, free of charge, and these will be actioned steadily over the next month or so. Any member who has joined/renewed more than once, will receive the relevant multiple thereof.

Hi Nev, elnevio
Could you please sort out my membership?
I would like to apply for another year of membership, free of charge as I haven't received any physical membership pack in the past.
I've tried to send you a PM but it says error every time.
Many thanks.
Mac

Er, yes! I guess we are into the "or so" period of time now... /bat

I've sent you a PM - I hope you have received it. /yes

[mcosworth]

Er, yes! I guess we are into the "or so" period of time now... /bat

I've sent you a PM - I hope you have received it. /yes

Hi elnevio ,
Yes I received your PM but can't response to it.
It seems like my inbox is full due to limits for registered users.
I can wait. Appreciate your help.
Many thanks.
Cheers,
Mac

[elnevio]

Hi elnevio ,
Yes I received your PM but can't response to it.
It seems like my inbox is full due to limits for registered users.
I can wait. Appreciate your help.
Many thanks.
Cheers,
Mac

You should be okay now (again!). I foolishly put in 2016 as the expiry, rather than 2017 /dunce /pan

[mcosworth]

You should be okay now (again!). I foolishly put in 2016 as the expiry, rather than 2017 /dunce /pan

Thank you very much Nev.
Cheers,
Mac

[Tarps87]

Hi, I've just noticed my membership has expired although I thought it was supposed to be extended due the cancellation of the membership pack thingy? I don't mind paying for another year as the club has been and still is a great help, just want to check I've not missed something.

[elnevio]

Hi, I've just noticed my membership has expired although I thought it was supposed to be extended due the cancellation of the membership pack thingy? I don't mind paying for another year as the club has been and still is a great help, just want to check I've not missed something.

Sorry, I have been poor at sorting this out, but the extra year will be added at some point, regardless of whether any subsequent membership renewal has been paid. :)

[Tarps87]

Sorry, I have been poor at sorting this out, but the extra year will be added at some point, regardless of whether any subsequent membership renewal has been paid. :)
Not a problem, thanks

[Uray25]

I tried to renew my membership, but all i get is an error from paypal saying it's an outdated link ?!

[Humpty's Revenge]

I tried to renew my membership, but all i get is an error from paypal saying it's an outdated link ?!

I have reported this to elnevio

So when he is next on he should be able to sort you out ?

[Uray25]

ok, i'll wait then...

[elnevio]

I tried to renew my membership, but all i get is an error from paypal saying it's an outdated link ?!

Very odd! Someone else has successfully renewed today, so it doesn't appear to be a global problem.

Can you try again? If it happens again, please PM me and we will do it a different way.

:)

[chris g]

Very odd! Someone else has successfully renewed today, so it doesn't appear to be a global problem.

Can you try again? If it happens again, please PM me and we will do it a different way.

:)

No, not a global problem...

...just in The Netherlands

[Uray25]

Tried again, now it went through...

All is fine now, thanks for looking into it...

[Primus101]

Well I received my notice of membership expiry today & I have yet to get any such 'membership pack'
Will someone let me know if my membership is going to be retained for the next year, thanks-

[Humpty's Revenge]

Well I received my notice of membership expiry today & I have yet to get any such 'membership pack'
Will someone let me know if my membership is going to be retained for the next year, thanks-

Morning Keith please read the very first post in this thread /thankyou

[Humpty's Revenge]

Well I received my notice of membership expiry today & I have yet to get any such 'membership pack'
Will someone let me know if my membership is going to be retained for the next year, thanks-


There have been many discussions behind the scenes about the future of the CVR4 membership system, mainly due to the large burden of dealing with the multi-faceted physical side of the memberships, but also due to the way the dynamic of the club has changed over the last two or three years. It has become apparent that a pared-down version of the membership is the most appropriate way forward.

As such, with effect from 1 January 2016, the annual UK/RoW membership fee will be reduced to £10.

The main online benefits, i.e. access to the various members' areas, including articles and guides, supplier discounts, etc., will remain. The physical benefits, i.e. membership cards, choice of free gift, letter, will be scrapped. Fear not though, the goodies will not disappear completely, but more on that further down the page.

New members and future renewals

New members will no longer be allocated a membership number. I am not aware of anywhere really needing the membership number for discounts, etc. If necessary, proof of membership can be confirmed by admin should a supplier require it.

Previous new members and renewals made that haven't received a physical membership pack

While having already benefitted from access to the technical areas, etc., any member who didn't receive a pack will receive another year's membership, free of charge, and these will be actioned steadily over the next month or so. Any member who has joined/renewed more than once, will receive the relevant multiple thereof.

New Zealand & Australia memberships

These are presently dealt with differently, requiring a manual activation. We are looking at getting this automated in the same way that the UK/RoW is. This will be progressed as and when, but hopefully sooner rather than later.

CVR4 Shop

The shop will be updated during the New Year with the new goodies. Members will of course get discounted prices on items therein. :deal2:

Facebook changes

The Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/clubVr4/ will continue as it is, posting pics of members' submissions etc., for now.

However the Facebook For Sale/Wanted group will be closed - the forums can and should be used for selling/buying stuff.

Of more interest to many of you, the main CVR4 facebook group will become read only with only posts by admins being allowed - these will be along the lines of pointing group members towards the forum for things that may be of interest, such as the recent expression of interest thread for cruise control, and generally promoting the Club and the forums.

This is because the Facebook group is a mess. It was only ever intended for users and members of the Club to use, and is much harder to police with the volume of inane posts and the total lack of any useful order.


Thanks for reading and for your continued support. Please contact us if you have any questions!

/thankyou

[Primus101]

Morning Keith please read the very first post in this thread /thankyou
Yes, I had read that, thanks-
Hoping to get verification that I am indeed signed up for yet another year?

[Humpty's Revenge]

Yes, I had read that, thanks-
Hoping to get verification that I am indeed signed up for yet another year?

I will nudge elnevio so he can look at it for you but please bare with us as he is very busy but will let you know as soon as /thankyou

[Primus101]

Thank you Sir /yes

[elnevio]

There is currently a problem with manually updating the membership system and this is being looked at. Hopefully, the issue will be resolved soon and we can get on with with sorting the manual additions out! Thanks for your patience. :thumbsup:

[Primus101]

There is currently a problem with manually updating the membership system and this is being looked at. Hopefully, the issue will be resolved soon and we can get on with with sorting the manual additions out! Thanks for your patience. :thumbsup:
6 weeks & counting-
Not so much my patience has run out, but I am in dire need to access the manuals for some winter maintainance-
Can someone look into this please??
Thanks

[Confused]

Hi Keith,

Sorry for the delay - there was a difficult-to-track-down technical issue which was preventing the Memberships from being able to be updated.

I've extended your Membership for a year from today.

Please let me know here if you experience any issues (this is the first Membership I've amended, so hopefully I've done each step correctly!)


Garry