What is R Gruppe?

[juanbenae]

ive always thought the R was for rejected. like you application for membership to r-gruppe is rejected. its a pretty exclusive tree house those guys seem to hang in.

ted, i thought the pride of r-gruppers would not allow themselves to stoop to this mud slinging level. glad you're on board down at our level now!!

[RickM]

Ooops

[RickM]

Reading this thread brings to mind......

Pelicans:



"The others":

[Doug Zielke]

Just for perspective....
The SCWDP has NO dues, NO website (yet), NO stinkin' membership cards, and the stickers and t-shirts are all GONE.

Don't send us any money and we won't bug you. However, if you have a Un-Bastardized SC you can enlist, as long as you're perfectly willing to commit acts of subversion.

**End of Communique**

[ted]

Originally posted by exc911ence
This is actually the second derogitory post that I've received from an RGruppe member (the other was on the 912 forum where the owner of the 912R didn't think my car was RGruppe caliber). I've never met such animosity from a bunch of fellow Porsche owners before... perhaps I should reconsider my membership. I wouldn't want people to automatically think I'm a dick just because of a sticker on the back of my car. What's up with you guys?

As for "jumping on the internet", this is a public forum, get used to hearing other points of view. The Nazi's were defeated you know...

Man you are bold as can be from the safety of your keyboard.
Next time try counting to 10 before hitting submit reply.

Hey I didnt even want to go there...
In So Cal the average R Gruppe car is nothing like yours.
You and your car could not keep contact with the R Gruppe on the track. No animosity just fact based on the mild upgrades you have made to your 912.

I cannot defend your use of the internet to get a club sticker.
Or your Nazi referance.

Hey guys I thank you for all the flaming banter.

My issue with this guy is simply,
How long should disgruntle club members wait before complaining on the internet that they have not got a sticker yet?

It matters not that exc911ence is complaining about R Gruppe. If after only 2 months he came on and slammed a business I'd still think he acted too quick to use the internet to satisfy his own agenda.

exc911ence a 2 month member just threw the lead R Gruppe person under the bus. I think he is out of line.

Cris receives hundreds of emails a month from members and prospects. Since Cris accepted your membership perhaps he thought you might act like a member and show the man a little patience.

[dhoward]

For $50 I'd expect a reply within a week.
Ted, you're an excellent example of R Guppy behavior.

[johncj8989]

All disgruntled Porsche owners wanting to belong to a community I say this. There are two very viable options for you to consider. GruppeB (www.gruppeb.org) or The SCWDP (website coming).

Why you may ask do I promote the SCWDP in this post.... because without them we(gruppeb) are nothing. We would have nobody to battle against for world domination. Its no fun playing in the sandbox alone anyway right?!

The Rgruppe Im sure is a fine organization but just wired a little differently from our little outfits. We openly take eachother to task and taunt all in good fun. If you want to share that join one of us and forget about sending $50.00 checks. If you feel the need to contribute send your money to GruppeB and we will just donate it to a worthy cause like we did for little Austin. Now.....how the hell can you beat that. Plus we have cool stickers and shirts and we judge nobody or there car.

All of these ingredients form the best chicken soup for the Porsche enthusiast soul there is.

WWW.GRUPPEB.ORG

[Schrup]

This thread is starting to resemble the "Why does this 911 keep showing up on ebay" thread. I think the whole thing is petty at best, but entertaining none the less.

[dhoward]

Sorry for perpetuating guys, I was feeling a little tabs-like. Felt pretty good though.......
Now, where's my piratin' outfit?

[johncj8989]

Im sure your not being scammed and will get the money back.

I know I appreciate their group because for one they offer up awesome pics of their events. That many long hoods in one setting make me grin from ear to ear.

With that being said....GruppeB will still crush them! :-)

[tobluforu]

I live in the bay area and have attended a few Rgruppe events at "Easy". I have met very nice people and have seen some amazing cars. But alas I'm not Rgruppe material. Do I care?-NOPE!
Did I ask for a membership-NOPE! Would I gave received one? Maybe, maybe not. Do I have a car that is classified "Rgruppe"? I sure think so. My classification was based on me knowing someone who sold a car to a fellow rgruppe member. The car was at one of the meetings. I asked if the person bought the car from a guy who lived in my town-Yes he did. Chris looked at me like I was an alien and walked a way. Oh well.. Booo, Hooo, Hooo...
But, I will still go to the events because it's a great venu to talk shop and gaze apon wonderfull cars.

[k9handler]

GruppeB is the way to go, so just make your move and enjoy all we have to offer!

[johncj8989]

RGruppe, SCWDP conspirators BEWARE!!!

Couldnt resist.

[Danskman]

Like sand through the hands of time...

You guys could start a new soap opera that would blow them all away!

[bigchillcar]

Excellence,
Just curious...did you send a check or cash? In other words, I'm assuming a check...was it cashed?
Ryan

[Lothar]

Originally posted by ted


My issue with this guy is simply,
How long should disgruntle club members wait before complaining on the internet that they have not got a sticker yet?

It matters not that exc911ence is complaining about R Gruppe. If after only 2 months he came on and slammed a business I'd still think he acted too quick to use the internet to satisfy his own agenda.

exc911ence a 2 month member just threw the lead R Gruppe person under the bus. I think he is out of line.

Cris receives hundreds of emails a month from members and prospects. Since Cris accepted your membership perhaps he thought you might act like a member and show the man a little patience.

Ted, why would you think that exc911ence is even still interested in becoming a member or putting a member sticker on his car?

I didn't think the issue was simply a sticker. It was months without any acknowledgment at all and no response to emails inquiring about his membership.

2 to 4 months without a response just flat out sucks!!! You people must think your $hit doesn't stink to believe that those who apply for membership are content to wait for months to go by until you are damned good and ready to acknowledge someone's application. I bet it didn't take that long to deposit the check! That is a poor reflection on R Gruppe's organizers and club members.

All exc911ence did was save this thread's author the disappointment of inquiring about becoming a member. Your attitude is beyond belief.

[island911]

What surpises me is that the remaining r-members (the more sane ones) don't chime in here. I mean it's like their silence says, 'geeze tabs, you were spot-on this whole time.'

At very least, one would think they would start kicking out non-representative "members" . . . or take away their SC swing-arms . . .or something!

[johncj8989]

A little verbal combat is good everyonce in awhile. Its been kinda slow in here lately.

Thanks guys!!

[TerryBPP]

This is probably how the bloods and crips started. If I was in the R Gruppe;s I'd watch out for drive by's. Calm down you crazy kids before someone looses an eye.




BTW: GRUPPEB 4 LIFE

[ted]

Originally posted by dhoward
Sorry for perpetuating guys, I was feeling a little tabs-like. Felt pretty good though.......

True, a wonderful insight that most of us on this thread are guilty of.
If R Gruppe really means that much to any of you talk to me face to face about it.