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> New Sub Forum suggestion. . . ., . . .be sure "BUILD THREAD" is in the heading!
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post Feb 11 2007, 03:32 PM
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Throwin' something out for consideration. . . .with all of the various "rustorations" in progress, it seems that the general community could benefit from having them centralized in their own sub forum area. There's a wealth of innovative work that has been documented over the past few years by many enthusiasts (stock rebuilds, Felix's NEO914, Martin Baker's GT, all the 914 V8 and Subaru hybrid conversions, etc) and I think it deserves being consolidated in its own area. How about a (edited 19FEB07) "Completed Restoration/Build/Modification Section"?

I know we've got a blog section where individuals can document their changes. Just seems easier to handle it like the Classics or Vendor sub sections. . . .

That's my opinion. What's yours?

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post Feb 11 2007, 03:45 PM
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Good idea, I second the motion. Like this is some sort of organization...LOL
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post Feb 11 2007, 04:32 PM
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I agree wholeheartly....

Here's my donation.... second project

If you do create this new sub-forum, please move mine...

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post Feb 11 2007, 04:46 PM
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I agree with the premise. But I also like to just come check in at the garage without having to hit a bunch of different subforums to find everything.

In the mean time, if everyone who does a restoration thread will put "restoration" in the title, then a quick search could pull them all up.

Anyway... Just an opinion and counterpoint to throw in the mix. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Feb 11 2007, 05:12 PM
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I think this is a great idea. When it is done and if it has the quality of information in it, make it a Classic Thread.

As soon as I get the title to my chassis straightened out, I will be building a 3.2 914-6. It will include rust repairs: we have had some great work done by members; electrical: connection of engine harness and car wiring harness; fuel pump and related fuses/relays including DME Motronic Injection; Interior: upholstry, seals, dash, etc.; Front Suspension and Steering: Carrera suspension, swaybar, torsion bars, shocks, etc.; Rear Suspension: springs and shocks with variable mounts; rear sway bar; etc.; Brakes: Carrera brakes front and back; 911 ebrake system; etc.; Drive Shafts: 914/911 with 944/911 CV joints; etc.; 17 inch Cup II rims: spacers; appropriate tires; flared fenders; etc.; Other systems and items needing information and advice.

I know I will need at least a sounding board to discuss information, techniques, and methods along with materials and products to use.

I think this a great idea.

I would like to have something like this with reference threads to others who have built their conversions including other fours, sixes, eights, etc.

These are my thoughts.

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post Feb 11 2007, 06:44 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) It would be a major upgrade !
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post Feb 11 2007, 06:46 PM
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I agree, that's a pretty good idea!!!
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post Feb 18 2007, 12:47 AM
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Admins. . . any thoughts, on this suggestion, one way or another?

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post Feb 18 2007, 05:21 AM
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My personal opinion follows... I've been working nights and haven't really had time to follow much lately. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

I kind of like the idea... a subforum to the Classics section. Once a progress thread is complete, it gets moved there. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Feb 18 2007, 10:09 AM
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QUOTE(Lawrence @ Feb 18 2007, 03:21 AM) *



I kind of like the idea... a subforum to the Classics section. Once a progress thread is complete, it gets moved there. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)



Works for me!

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post Feb 18 2007, 04:04 PM
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My thoughts.....use the blog button at the top of the page. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Feb 18 2007, 07:45 PM
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im not too keen on the idea...then there is another forum to check, ...when you keep your thread in the main forum, when you post it comes to the top..so everyone sees it...in a separate forum, less people will see it...not everyone checks every forum
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post Feb 19 2007, 02:22 PM
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im not too keen on the idea...then there is another forum to check, ...when you keep your thread in the main forum, when you post it comes to the top..so everyone sees it...in a separate forum, less people will see it...not everyone checks every forum


Fine, this is the way it is now. What I'm talking about (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dead horse.gif) is having the build threads in one easily accessable area for convenient future and frequent REFERENCE. There must be 20+ build threads. Putting them in a special area when they're completed is good. At some point I'd like to browse through them all looking for possible solutions to issues I'm having with my build. Right now, most of what people have done is buried and difficult/time consuming to call up.

I've lurked on this board for three years and can't remember, right now, specifically more than four or five build threads. Someone who is doing modifications and happened to sign up recently is missing a great resource potential, IMHO.

Anyway, thanks for listening. . . .
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post Feb 19 2007, 03:42 PM
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oh...i guess i misunderstood you...a section for completed projects...that is a good idea
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post Feb 19 2007, 04:25 PM
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hmmm... i think i misunderstood the original intent also.

I like everything in one place (or as few as possible) because it gets the most exposure that way. The whole garage gets to see what you are working on.

I could *possibly* see a 'tag' feature, that mcmark mentioned, where you could tag a thread as OT/resto/classic/etc and that could add to the search criteria....

hmmm. still on the fence, but thats just my personal opinion.
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post Feb 19 2007, 08:17 PM
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Nothing is stopping anyone from heading the threads "BUILD THREAD" and then letting the search function bring them up.
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post Feb 19 2007, 11:07 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Okay, uncle, I give! Henceforth and from now on, will everyone posting a build thread, please put "BUILD THREAD" in the heading?

If you have a build that has been completed and buried in the past, can you find it and change the heading to include "BUILD THREAD"?

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Nothing is stopping anyone from heading the threads "BUILD THREAD" and then letting the search function bring them up.


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post Feb 19 2007, 11:37 PM
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I have to admit I damn near wear myself out going to all the different forums these days since the big breakup of 06, so having more categories at each forum starts to sound like a really bad idea.

But on this issue, I kinda like the idea of having a forum for builds of all types and not just necessarily finished projects even. Actually I tend to really just like to follow the projects specifically and the garage covers way more than that.

I agree to limit the quantity of categories, but I like that one... so one more vote for that if it is possible.
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post Feb 20 2007, 11:30 AM
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I like the idea for completed projects, but not for yet-to-be-completed projects. Some yet-to-be-completed projects that may seem to be of no interest sometimes have neat ideas buried in them and would otherwise go un-noticed.
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post Feb 20 2007, 11:38 AM
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I like the idea of BUILD THREAD in the title...I already miss a lot of psts what with the paddock and the originality forum, etc... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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