Has anyone seen Marina Brian? - Page 2

BoroRover · 28th October 2020, 12:54

I talk with him a couple of times a week, he was not only a stalwart of the forum, but a great personal friend of mine too.

steve-45 · 28th October 2020, 13:33

As long as Brian and his family are all ok, that’s what really matters.

VVC-Geeza · 28th October 2020, 14:25

There is not much if anything that either Brian or Phil T4 couldn't help us with.Sadley one is no longer around and the other only pops in occasionally.I needed to get the mileage chip transferred across to the new instrument pack for my Rover 45 and asked on the forum if there were any recommendations.Up stepped Brian to volunteer and he turned it round in 3 days.I'm not sure who else I could have asked or indeed how much it would have cost but Brian didn't charge me a penny.So it was not only 75's that he helped out with.

macafee2 · 28th October 2020, 15:57

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Originally Posted by suzublu

You won't see him on the forum again, he got banned

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really, what for?

macafee2

LotusLC · 28th October 2020, 16:26

Great shame Brian is no longer on here .

Mickyboy · 28th October 2020, 18:58

I talked to Brian from time to time off the forum, it’s a real shame that he is not participating on the forum, not only is Brian a true gentleman and one of the most honest and helpful members I’ve ever had the privilege of meeting, but I also class him as a good friend, even being a T4 operator, there are still times when even I need to pick up the phone and quiz his brain, watching him work is like watching the master.

One thing is for sure, the forum is a poorer place without him.
Mick

genpk · 28th October 2020, 20:28

Apart from the absolute wealth of knowledge, the amount of times he has helped or offered to help me and others around the world is well known.
We all have different opinions on various things but that is part of a healthy debate and god forbid we all are silenced into only one point of view as we will all be in a poorer situation with the sharing of information.
I have never met Brian but every time i needed some form of help he was always there with great information that very few on this forum were able to provide.
I really dont get that a guy that helped alot of us is banned for having a point of view.
If some people cant take alternative views they should really not be on a forum!!

Simondi · 28th October 2020, 20:50

Just to clarify, Brian was not banned. His profile shows as having ' retired ' as he asked to leave the club on or around 10th July.
I agree it was a loss to the club, his knowledge about our cars is second to none. I for one am sad he's no longer here but I understand and respect his decisions.
Ronnie if you see him, please pass on my best wishes

genpk · 28th October 2020, 23:27

im glad that was cleared up, if he has decided he had enough of forum stuff i wish him well and thank him for his past help.
Hopefully he gets bored and return😀

kaiser · 29th October 2020, 03:17

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Originally Posted by Simondi

Just to clarify, Brian was not banned. His profile shows as having ' retired ' as he asked to leave the club on or around 10th July.
I agree it was a loss to the club, his knowledge about our cars is second to none. I for one am sad he's no longer here but I understand and respect his decisions.
Ronnie if you see him, please pass on my best wishes

Is this the official version?.

It does not sound like the one I heard from him.

28th October 2020, 14:25	#13
VVC-Geeza This is my second home 2005 Connoisseur SE 1.8 Turbo,2004 45 1.8 Connoisseur and my beloved 1998 VVC Coupe. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Derby. Posts: 8,757 Thanks: 2,022 Thanked 1,016 Times in 739 Posts	There is not much if anything that either Brian or Phil T4 couldn't help us with.Sadley one is no longer around and the other only pops in occasionally.I needed to get the mileage chip transferred across to the new instrument pack for my Rover 45 and asked on the forum if there were any recommendations.Up stepped Brian to volunteer and he turned it round in 3 days.I'm not sure who else I could have asked or indeed how much it would have cost but Brian didn't charge me a penny.So it was not only 75's that he helped out with. __________________

28th October 2020, 16:26	#15
LotusLC This is my second home MG ZT CDTi Auto / ZT-T Trophy Blue Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: York Posts: 3,981 Thanks: 3,329 Thanked 1,644 Times in 1,238 Posts	Great shame Brian is no longer on here . __________________ Lotus Carlton - Number 852 (My old car) https://i.imgur.com/Cwa3376m.jpg

28th October 2020, 18:58	#16
Mickyboy SERVICING AND DEALER DIAGNOSTICS MG ZT CDTI 135 + & MGZT CDTI AUTO 160 & ROVER 75 TOURER CDTI 160 TROPHY YELLOW Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Hernebay Posts: 4,331 Thanks: 818 Thanked 2,414 Times in 1,141 Posts	I talked to Brian from time to time off the forum, it’s a real shame that he is not participating on the forum, not only is Brian a true gentleman and one of the most honest and helpful members I’ve ever had the privilege of meeting, but I also class him as a good friend, even being a T4 operator, there are still times when even I need to pick up the phone and quiz his brain, watching him work is like watching the master. One thing is for sure, the forum is a poorer place without him. Mick __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] T4 Owner Jobs done : new UBP, Spy hole mod, Rear hub(wheel bearing),plenum cleaned and emptied, Inline thermostat fitted,Full service, In car Digital tv/DVD Bluetooth Satnav etc, Replaced UBP, Restored headlights,Fixed airbag connection.replaced HP pump,replaced rear light seals,changed intercooler O rings. Jobs to do: ,replace drivers lock,.[/SIZE]

28th October 2020, 20:50	#18
Simondi Regional Secretary MGTF, MG ZS EV Exclusive Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kilwinning Posts: 14,046 Thanks: 1,460 Thanked 3,563 Times in 1,857 Posts	Just to clarify, Brian was not banned. His profile shows as having ' retired ' as he asked to leave the club on or around 10th July. I agree it was a loss to the club, his knowledge about our cars is second to none. I for one am sad he's no longer here but I understand and respect his decisions. Ronnie if you see him, please pass on my best wishes __________________ Simondi FAQ How do you do that? Club Flyers Looking for a car seen in a film or on TV? Fancy a change in colour or wheels - paint configurator OBD - Trip Meter Ultimate Buyers Guide Post YouTube videos

28th October 2020, 12:54	#11
BoroRover Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 1,518 Thanks: 1,861 Thanked 723 Times in 471 Posts	I talk with him a couple of times a week, he was not only a stalwart of the forum, but a great personal friend of mine too.

28th October 2020, 13:33	#12
steve-45 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Belvedere Posts: 4,076 Thanks: 108 Thanked 1,089 Times in 774 Posts	As long as Brian and his family are all ok, that’s what really matters.

28th October 2020, 20:28	#17
genpk Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon MGZT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Perth, AUSTRALIA Posts: 1,662 Thanks: 3 Thanked 461 Times in 299 Posts	Apart from the absolute wealth of knowledge, the amount of times he has helped or offered to help me and others around the world is well known. We all have different opinions on various things but that is part of a healthy debate and god forbid we all are silenced into only one point of view as we will all be in a poorer situation with the sharing of information. I have never met Brian but every time i needed some form of help he was always there with great information that very few on this forum were able to provide. I really dont get that a guy that helped alot of us is banned for having a point of view. If some people cant take alternative views they should really not be on a forum!!

28th October 2020, 23:27	#19
genpk Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon MGZT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Perth, AUSTRALIA Posts: 1,662 Thanks: 3 Thanked 461 Times in 299 Posts	im glad that was cleared up, if he has decided he had enough of forum stuff i wish him well and thank him for his past help. Hopefully he gets bored and return😀