WR1JLD

I was wondering if it was worth joining the Subaru Impreza Drivers Club.
Then i thought "i wonder how many SN users are Members of SDIC" as this might be a good indicator.

Are you a member?



Julian

Bubba po

I'm a member of the forum, but I don't go on there. I find the layout completely unusable.

HTH.

scottstotty

I was going to join but all they seem to chat about every time i go on is

Whos Birthday it is
Whos pregnant
Whos had a baby
whens the next tea party and biscuits meet

Blah, Blah, Blah

stick to scoobynet, You will have laugh and get all the scooby info you need.

Also Bubba Poo is right about the layout, Its difficult to use and when trying to read the posts i think i need some glasses as its so light.

andythejock01wrx

The forum is one thing, but they interest me as they organise track days.

Any thoughts on this ?

Moley

iTrader: (9)

Yes it is definately worth joining.

They organise lots of meets and events, and the best thing is if you ask a question there are no trolls there to slag you off and be abusive, just lots of helpful people.

oobster

I 2nd what moley just said

i8gtmf

I use it far more than Scoobynet, as said no trolls.
The events are great to one of my favourite things about the scooby scene is the shows, then theres the discount you can get back from companies for being a member my membership pays for itself most years

Well worth it

Dave

S.I.D.C Midland Regional Organiser

Granby

iTrader: (5)

I 3rd that as well, i use it far more than Scoobynet now as it's getting a joke on here lately

wrxmania

The SIDC is a drivers club with all associated member features, useable friendly forums (not full of birthdays and very little slagging off like here).

Scoobynet is only really a forum, SIDC is a club with a forum.

Don't forget all the discounts available at dealers and other places, plus the trackdays etc.

Brian

stressymare

[QUOTE=Granby]I 3rd that as well, i use it far more than Scoobynet now as it's getting a joke on here lately[/QUOTE

yeah i agree

sidc is much better

Ryo

Im an SIDC club member.

Its great, you get a good quarterly magazine called True Grip, you get discount on parts at quite a few places, discount on insurance etc.

andythejock01wrx

Might join it purely for the magazine name !

How much is it ? And do you need to be a member to go along to SIDC events ?

Granby

iTrader: (5)

Membership is £35 a year, you do have to be a member to take advantage of discounts & to get onto stand parking at events (japfest - JAE - santa pod shows etc) more details here for you SIDC

GaryCat

Definitely worth it if as I do 20K a year which means one minor and one big service. So the 10% discount at SGT means I'm quids in.

SPEN555

I used to be a member but stopped as found I did not do enough miles to get any benefit from the discounts.

Also, all the track days always seem to be in Scotland or down south which is no good for me.

scoobyboy

yep it's more grown up than scoobynet

DannyBoy007

iTrader: (7)

If your planning on visiting the shows throughout the year, then yes it's worth the £35 to join, as parking is normally in better locations and a little bit more sucure as theres always someone near the cars. plus you don't have to park with the door dingers.

You also get discounts, if your planning on a big purchases then the 10% saving sometimes is alot more than the membership fee, some also do the 10% on servicing so the big services will be cheaper.

If you don't go to the shows and don't really buy anything for the car or plan not to use a dealer for servicing, then no it's not worth joining.

Dalthegooner

Its definately worth joining the SIDC. It a much friendlier place than on here and the membership benifits easily cover the cost of the joining fee. Theres the shows, the dealer discounts for servicing and parts, the discounts at 3rd party specialists, the SIDC insurance scheme. Then theres the driver training days and the track days..........the list is endless

Scooby Wagon

Well worth it, think all the benefits have been listed

T5NYW

iTrader: (4)

been a Member since 2000. Oooops I mean a SIDC Member

and as said the Discounts more than pay for the fees

As for Forums I use both but they are like Chalk and cheese though

Tony

Nate

iTrader: (2)

Do it .

A VERY good club to be with !!!

*LJB*

I am and have been for two years and will definately renew for next

No-bars Krud

I am a life member of SIDC, and have grown up with it from the early days. The Committee put in tremendous effort, much unseen, and are improving the relationship with Subaru UK which hopefully will benefit us all.

Some people moan about the membership fee - never understood that - it's 67p a week.

kingofturds

iTrader: (1)

I lurk around there from time to time

Pro Boy

Join it now

Bat-Fink

Am on there hardly use it,

plus I don't like the layout and it's a bit clicky.

KJD Mk1

iTrader: (3)

I have always found the people on SIDC to be helpful, if shows track and social events are your thing then its a no brainer.
Get to know them a little first before you judge them.

Stephen Pope

Joining costs about £30. This then entitles you to discounts at participating garages. Your first service will save you more than the cost of membership.

In adition, you get a SIDC tax disc holder, SIDC window sticker, and a regular magazine posted to your house.

You can join the SIDC forum which seems to be more guys who know each other having a chat, rather than here where people want technical informatioin or an opinion on something.

If it is your thing, the SIDC can be good for meets/ trackdays etc however even if that is not your thing, you save money by being a member which surely is reason enough to join.........

scooby222

i went there with the rest of the scottish contingent a few years ago, as mentioned theres a lot less s*** stirring and the discount on my service and spring kit more than paid for membership but you dont have to be a member to go on the site or pop along to meets.
dave highland regional organiser

j0nah

I'm a member of the SIDC and got some excellent info off people thereand I mostly post over there, because I can.

That doesn't mean to say I don't enjoy coming on here either tho. Some threads on here make me bloody laugh