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McMark |
Jul 1 2006, 01:06 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
I just added a new feature to the site and I'm looking for feedback. I've been pondering how best to try and build a 914 parts "encyclopedia" for some time. My first thought was to build a custom software solution, but then I realized that I could use the software we already have in a "creative" way.
The Parts Vault There are strict rules in this forum. Think of every thread as it's own book on a particular part. Pull one off the shelf and read up on what other people have discovered about that part. In the future, the threads in this forum could also be linked to clickable parts breakdown images. So you could browse through images of the rear suspension, click on a part and be taken to all the information on that part. I think it will be a great addition to the site. I realize that a lot of our members don't have access to part numbers. I will be adding part numbers with descriptions and pictures from the parts manual as I get time. I encourage members who have the PET and ability to cut and paste images of the parts to help out adding new threads. I have no idea how this departure from the norm is going to play out. I'm very excited about it and I hope others are as well. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/Jumpy.gif) |
GWN7 |
Jul 1 2006, 01:12 AM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Everyone can download the Porsche parts PFD catalogue. Porsche offers it online for all models
http://www.porsche.com/canada/accessoriesa...-originalparts/ |
tod914 |
Jul 1 2006, 06:56 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
Mark, how about a nla parts vault forum with a link to the threads like you said, but also includes substitute parts with vendor/order information. The rivets are a good example, type 4 valve covers are still available through vw, etc.
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McMark |
Jul 1 2006, 09:09 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Add the info to the threads in the Parts vault. Reply with something like "This part is NLA." Then you can search the Parts Vault for NLA and see everything that was NLA. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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smontanaro |
Jul 2 2006, 12:32 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,190 Joined: 3-June 05 From: Evanston, IL Member No.: 4,197 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I'd be happy to help set up a wiki to do this sort of thing. I chatted via email with Pat Garvey a bit before I went on vacation about this. Here it is in its pre-vacation form:
http://orca.mojam.com/914 |
McMark |
Jul 2 2006, 03:56 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Lets get some ideas from other members. I like the idea of using the format we already have because threads in the Parts Vault forum will come up in site wide searches as well a having it fit easily and smoothly into our established structure. If ya'll can convince me that using a Wiki would be better, I'd be happy to set one up here on the site server so all the info is in one place. Let the discussion begin! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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