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post Apr 13 2021, 02:23 PM
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Quick thanks for anyone who's contributed to the Search function on the forum. I've used it a hundred times.

Most recently was struggling to figure out how to remove the little nut holding on the wiper assembly to the dash panel wall. Couldn't for the life of me remember how to take that little bugger out, seemingly impossible to remove with so much in the way. I'm in the front trunk if you haven't figured already. Short wrench, bend a wrench?

Couple of quick searches and PRESTO! Up came a thread or two with pictures showing removal of the ashtray can access the correct nut to remove behind the dash.

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post Apr 13 2021, 02:53 PM
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Just My Opinion....

I love this board, but the search function sucks. I use google....


Just put in "site:914world.com" and what you are searching for.

I get way better results that way.

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post Apr 13 2021, 03:16 PM
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I agree w clay.
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post Apr 13 2021, 03:31 PM
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As a newish-to-me 914 owner, I have nothing but questions. The search feature is impossible with no ability to zero into results. Perhaps I'm doing it wrong. The workaround is to use Google and put "914world" in with your other keywords.
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post Apr 13 2021, 03:42 PM
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LOL. After decades here... (really? wow, yes) This forum software is not capable of decent search and I doubt they will ever improve it... If they wanted to they would have by now. They are probably tired old programmers who just don't care anymore.

(to be clear, I'm not talking about Andy, but rather, Invision)

Use Google to search here if you want results.
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post Apr 13 2021, 03:54 PM
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Sadly, I agree with Clay. I try to search all the time and get pages and pages of results that are not even remotely related to the search terms I enter. I go to Google now.
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post Apr 13 2021, 03:59 PM
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In this day and pint in time of digital sites, this should be much more robust and user friendly. I also struggle with searching.
Maybe it should be a subscription site?
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post Apr 13 2021, 04:10 PM
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QUOTE(robkammer @ Apr 13 2021, 05:03 PM) *

In this day and pint in time of digital sites, this should be much more robust and user friendly. I also struggle with searching.
Maybe it should be a subscription site?



This site is free. But a lot of us make voluntary contributions to keeping the lights on and the hardware upgraded.

Nobody is here to make money.

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This should be in the FAQ
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post May 25 2022, 10:15 AM
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The search here works well enough if you understand and use the "advanced" features like quotes and plus/minus prefix for keywords etc.

The forum software is literally 20 years old, we stopped updating when Invision went to a monthly subscription model.
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post May 25 2022, 10:21 AM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ May 25 2022, 11:15 AM) *

The search here works well enough if you understand and use the "advanced" features like quotes and plus/minus prefix for keywords etc.

The forum software is literally 20 years old, we stopped updating when Invision went to a monthly subscription model.
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searching for ECU or "ECU" return no results.

but

site:914world.com ECU returns many.
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post May 25 2022, 10:31 AM
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QUOTE(rclutter @ May 25 2022, 09:21 AM) *
QUOTE(SirAndy @ May 25 2022, 11:15 AM) *
The search here works well enough if you understand and use the "advanced" features like quotes and plus/minus prefix for keywords etc.

The forum software is literally 20 years old, we stopped updating when Invision went to a monthly subscription model.
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searching for ECU or "ECU" return no results.
but
site:914world.com ECU returns many.


We don't index keywords shorter than 4 characters ...
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post May 25 2022, 10:51 AM
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QUOTE(Root_Werks @ Apr 13 2021, 01:23 PM) *


Most recently was struggling to figure out how to remove the little nut holding on the wiper assembly to the dash panel wall. Couldn't for the life of me remember how to take that little bugger out, seemingly impossible to remove with so much in the way. I'm in the front trunk if you haven't figured already. Short wrench, bend a wrench?


Gotta love it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


Got the link ? I couldn't fid it.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post May 25 2022, 11:06 AM
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QUOTE(jim_hoyland @ May 25 2022, 09:51 AM) *

QUOTE(Root_Werks @ Apr 13 2021, 01:23 PM) *


Most recently was struggling to figure out how to remove the little nut holding on the wiper assembly to the dash panel wall. Couldn't for the life of me remember how to take that little bugger out, seemingly impossible to remove with so much in the way. I'm in the front trunk if you haven't figured already. Short wrench, bend a wrench?


Gotta love it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


Got the link ? I couldn't fid it.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
@Root_Werks


Can't find it now, I got to it by removing the ashtray and slider (two little Philips screws). I did notice the other day though: I removed the speedometer to replace my dash and through the speedo opening, the 10mm nut was more accessible.
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post May 25 2022, 11:17 AM
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QUOTE(Root_Werks @ May 25 2022, 10:06 AM) *

QUOTE(jim_hoyland @ May 25 2022, 09:51 AM) *

QUOTE(Root_Werks @ Apr 13 2021, 01:23 PM) *


Most recently was struggling to figure out how to remove the little nut holding on the wiper assembly to the dash panel wall. Couldn't for the life of me remember how to take that little bugger out, seemingly impossible to remove with so much in the way. I'm in the front trunk if you haven't figured already. Short wrench, bend a wrench?


Gotta love it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


Got the link ? I couldn't fid it.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
@Root_Werks


Can't find it now, I got to it by removing the ashtray and slider (two little Philips screws). I did notice the other day though: I removed the speedometer to replace my dash and through the speedo opening, the 10mm nut was more accessible.


@jim_hoyland

Move the passenger seat all the way back (or better yet, remove it), grab a headband flashlight and 10mm wrench/socket, get on your back and undo the nut from underneath the dash.
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post May 25 2022, 12:06 PM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ May 25 2022, 11:31 AM) *

QUOTE(rclutter @ May 25 2022, 09:21 AM) *
QUOTE(SirAndy @ May 25 2022, 11:15 AM) *
The search here works well enough if you understand and use the "advanced" features like quotes and plus/minus prefix for keywords etc.

The forum software is literally 20 years old, we stopped updating when Invision went to a monthly subscription model.
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searching for ECU or "ECU" return no results.
but
site:914world.com ECU returns many.


We don't index keywords shorter than 4 characters ...
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That explains that. Thanks!
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post May 25 2022, 12:09 PM
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For many years this link has been at the bottom of all my posts. “Google custom search link” I found it here at the club. I’ve found it to be great, I don’t understand the full link, but I love how it works. First gives you generic links, then specific to 914 World links are listed page after page.
Here’s the full link. And the tab at the bottom of my posts.

https://www.google.com/cse/home?cx=00240834...772:ajvfxschcgc
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I agree - the search here is challenging - using external search is the way to go

I would thank the admins for allowing the spiders to crawl within.


QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ Apr 13 2021, 02:53 PM) *

Just My Opinion....

I love this board, but the search function sucks. I use google....


Just put in "site:914world.com" and what you are searching for.

I get way better results that way.

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Yes the + * and " " are the keys to a successful search. I use it all the time and rarely have trouble. Also the minimum 4 characters thing is crucial. Now that these 914s are considered "real" Porsche's (finally), the free advice is even more valuable.
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