Get ready, we're about to DUMP UBB!

StangFlyer · 10-20-2001, 09:41 AM

You read it right. The time is well past due, and we are about to dump the UBB bulletin board system in favor of the much more powerful VBulletin 2.x. VBulletin is drive by the PHP engine, which we have built into our webserver, so it will be MUCH faster and use LESS resources. In addition it uses a MySQL database backend instead of saving all its data to flat files (text files). This again makes it WAY faster, it will use less server resources to power it, and it can handle way more traffic.

Furthermore, the who's online piece of UBB that I hacked into the UBB code some time ago is NOT accurate. I'm looking forward to have VBulletin's nice who's online, buddy lists, and complete calendaring system which will now be what powers the never created "Event List" section.

All in all, I think everyone will find VBulletin much more enjoyable once you get used to the new system. But, for the most part, it will look very similar to this.

This change will occure at the very beginning of November (about three weeks) and most likely on a weekend. When it does, the forums will be down for part of that day.

Thoughts? Comments?

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Dan McClain, President
The Mustang Works Magazine
ICQ: 2937586 - AIM: DMcClain91GT
1991 Mustang GT - NOVI Supercharged 377 Stroker
1999 Ford Lightning SVT - 2000 Prototype updated by Roush

[This message has been edited by Dan McClain (edited 10-20-2001).]

Crazy Horse GT · 10-20-2001, 12:07 PM

well dan i guess i'll ask the first dumb question? will it change anything, i mean will we hav to re- register or anything? yes call me a dumb a$$ but i am kinda new to pc's i use one at work but it is work related thanks,marty

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Unit 5302 · 10-20-2001, 02:14 PM

Come on Dan, push it. I bet if you really work a system out you can get it done in 15 minutes! LOL

Just in case some glitch happens I'll have to work my fanny off to get ahead of Skyman in posts before then, hehehe.

cad614 · 10-20-2001, 03:58 PM

Sounds good to me, just make sure I can keep my "senior membor" status. I've been here forever, I just don't post near as often as some of these other guys.

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'95 GT Convertable

[This message has been edited by cad614 (edited 10-20-2001).]

lx mike · 10-20-2001, 06:01 PM

I like VBulletin alot. my local street racing message board is VBulletin based and i think it's great. can show whois online and the lates posts and the top ten most replied to posts. are we going to be reset and start over or will this be carried over??

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Mike's LX

elmir50 · 10-20-2001, 06:40 PM

Thanks for producing a top notch first class site Dan!

StangFlyer · 10-20-2001, 08:38 PM

All forums, posts, membership accounts, post counts, and profiles should be able to be transfered to the new system when I install VBulletin. So, nothing should be lost and no one should have to re-register.

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Dan McClain, President
The Mustang Works Magazine
ICQ: 2937586 - AIM: DMcClain91GT
1991 Mustang GT - NOVI Supercharged 377 Stroker
1999 Ford Lightning SVT - 2000 Prototype updated by Roush

[This message has been edited by Dan McClain (edited 10-21-2001).]

Fox Body · 10-20-2001, 11:37 PM

I'm sure some of us will be a tad hesitant about moving/changing, but you've been the fearless leader and haven't screwed us yet.

YOU DA MAN DAN!!

I'm looking forward to the change it.

BTW, will all the posticons, emoticons, private msg, etc be about the same... more?

-----------------------------------------
351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang notchback
Stock 5.8L under custom made 4" cowl, C4 w/ shift kit
Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake
1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft
2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters
Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II
Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s
14 x 4” K&N air filter. Only a few months b4 Project FOX begins!!!

"Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

joe4speed · 10-21-2001, 02:52 AM

Is that the same that the Corral and www.sportbikeworld.com are using?
Wow, I've been here for over two years, it'll be strange to see it change!!!

But it's all good!

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Joe! 1988 GT, 167,000 miles!!! 13.58@105mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com
99 Ninja ZX-6R:10.32@135mph!
1993 Olds Eighty Eight LSS 16.40@88.8mph

StangFlyer · 10-21-2001, 10:21 AM

Yes it is the same bulletin board software that Sportbikes is using. It has all the same features we have now, and a lot more!

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Dan McClain, President
The Mustang Works Magazine
ICQ: 2937586 - AIM: DMcClain91GT
1991 Mustang GT - NOVI Supercharged 377 Stroker
1999 Ford Lightning SVT - 2000 Prototype updated by Roush

Topless In Texas · 10-21-2001, 10:45 AM

Cool!!

More is good!! Of corse, change in stuff like that is always confusing at first(to myself anyways!) but I'm sure we'll adjust.
I'm approaching my 1000th post!!! Surely dont want to start all over!!

I guess you will give us an "alert" as to when you plan on doing it??? Will the grey boxes and stuff still be here, or will the whole thing look totally different?? Just cuious!!

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1994 GT CONVERTIBLE
TOPLESS IN TEXAS Girls can too's July "Mare of the Month"

Performance Red. Cold Air Ind.,K&N,H.P. Pulleys,OffRoad H-Pipe,Subframe Connectors,Flows,3.55,Light bar,Custom HeadRests.Lotta Chrome

jetuomi · 10-21-2001, 02:06 PM

Good luck, hope it goes smoothly !!

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94 GT (triple black)
FMS 95 17" Cobra R's / AL Driveshaft / 3.27's
K&N, 190 lph, subframes, pulleys
MAC Shifter/Gauges/Pedals, Euro Clear Projectors & Corners
My CAR!

84LX89GT · 10-21-2001, 09:19 PM

sounds good! This site is top notch as is, and will only get better. Thanks for keeping this place so well updated!

joe4speed · 10-21-2001, 09:20 PM

Cool, that's good, there are lots of cool features too!

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Joe! 1988 GT, 167,000 miles!!! 13.58@105mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com
99 Ninja ZX-6R:10.32@135mph!
1993 Olds Eighty Eight LSS 16.40@88.8mph

Hethj7 · 10-21-2001, 11:13 PM

Well, it can't be said enough: Thanks for running a top notch sight Dan!! I love the system at sportbikeworld and know it will be great over here. Thanks again for all your work!

jonnyk · 10-21-2001, 11:55 PM

The speedier the better! I miss all of those features that the newer message forum software incorporate...can't wait until the change!

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'91 LX Hatch, 17x8.5 ROH ZR6's, lowered, 3.73's, offroad H pipe, SN Cobra cat-back, ASP pullies, 14° timing, C&L 76mm MAF, 170A 3G, B&M Ripper on a T5
Best ET run: 14.593 @ 94.62, 2.292 60'
Best MPH run: 14.728 @ 95.72 mph, 2.423 60'
Best 60': 2.230
1991 LX Hatch 5.0L

Girls can too · 10-22-2001, 10:17 PM

Good call Dan!!

My local board made the switch and I absolutely LOVE it! There are so many new features that are just GREAT!

Of course there's a little getting used to, but once you dig in...it's amazing all of the neat goodies you'll find! The UBB seems old and worn around the edges after using the VBulletin!!

I can't wait!

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Nicolle Douglas
Girls Can Too, Editor
The Mustang Works Magazine
1993 Mustang GT - Supercharged 306
Dyno Sheet: 483.6 rwhp / 472.1 torque

Mustangbelle306 · 10-23-2001, 02:42 AM

YAY! yeah sportbikeworld is bitchin'! It will be great to have the updated stuff here.

I'm soooo excited eep!

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Elisha~5.0 HO Racing (ahem HIGH OUTPUT!)
1994 GT: The Primered Wonder!
Email: Belle@Mustangworks.com
AOL name: FZRBelle306

10-20-2001, 09:41 AM	#1
StangFlyer Founder Join Date: Jun 1995 Location: Michigan Posts: 19,326	Get ready, we're about to DUMP UBB! You read it right. The time is well past due, and we are about to dump the UBB bulletin board system in favor of the much more powerful VBulletin 2.x. VBulletin is drive by the PHP engine, which we have built into our webserver, so it will be MUCH faster and use LESS resources. In addition it uses a MySQL database backend instead of saving all its data to flat files (text files). This again makes it WAY faster, it will use less server resources to power it, and it can handle way more traffic. Furthermore, the who's online piece of UBB that I hacked into the UBB code some time ago is NOT accurate. I'm looking forward to have VBulletin's nice who's online, buddy lists, and complete calendaring system which will now be what powers the never created "Event List" section. All in all, I think everyone will find VBulletin much more enjoyable once you get used to the new system. But, for the most part, it will look very similar to this. This change will occure at the very beginning of November (about three weeks) and most likely on a weekend. When it does, the forums will be down for part of that day. Thoughts? Comments? ------------------ Dan McClain, President The Mustang Works Magazine ICQ: 2937586 - AIM: DMcClain91GT 1991 Mustang GT - NOVI Supercharged 377 Stroker 1999 Ford Lightning SVT - 2000 Prototype updated by Roush [This message has been edited by Dan McClain (edited 10-20-2001).]

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10-20-2001, 12:07 PM	#2
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	well dan i guess i'll ask the first dumb question? will it change anything, i mean will we hav to re- register or anything? yes call me a dumb a$$ but i am kinda new to pc's i use one at work but it is work related thanks,marty ------------------

10-20-2001, 02:14 PM	#3
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	Come on Dan, push it. I bet if you really work a system out you can get it done in 15 minutes! LOL Just in case some glitch happens I'll have to work my fanny off to get ahead of Skyman in posts before then, hehehe.

10-20-2001, 03:58 PM	#4
cad614 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: San Angelo, TX Posts: 377	Sounds good to me, just make sure I can keep my "senior membor" status. I've been here forever, I just don't post near as often as some of these other guys. ------------------ '95 GT Convertable [This message has been edited by cad614 (edited 10-20-2001).]

10-20-2001, 06:01 PM	#5
lx mike Undescribable Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Ft Myers Fla Posts: 1,539	I like VBulletin alot. my local street racing message board is VBulletin based and i think it's great. can show whois online and the lates posts and the top ten most replied to posts. are we going to be reset and start over or will this be carried over?? ------------------ Mike's LX

10-20-2001, 06:40 PM	#6
elmir50 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Tsawwassen BC Canada Posts: 413	Thanks for producing a top notch first class site Dan!

10-20-2001, 08:38 PM	#7
StangFlyer Founder Join Date: Jun 1995 Location: Michigan Posts: 19,326	All forums, posts, membership accounts, post counts, and profiles should be able to be transfered to the new system when I install VBulletin. So, nothing should be lost and no one should have to re-register. ------------------ Dan McClain, President The Mustang Works Magazine ICQ: 2937586 - AIM: DMcClain91GT 1991 Mustang GT - NOVI Supercharged 377 Stroker 1999 Ford Lightning SVT - 2000 Prototype updated by Roush [This message has been edited by Dan McClain (edited 10-21-2001).]

10-20-2001, 11:37 PM	#8
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	I'm sure some of us will be a tad hesitant about moving/changing, but you've been the fearless leader and haven't screwed us yet. YOU DA MAN DAN!! I'm looking forward to the change it. BTW, will all the posticons, emoticons, private msg, etc be about the same... more? ----------------------------------------- 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang notchback Stock 5.8L under custom made 4" cowl, C4 w/ shift kit Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s 14 x 4” K&N air filter. Only a few months b4 Project FOX* begins!!!* "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

10-21-2001, 02:52 AM	#9
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	Is that the same that the Corral and www.sportbikeworld.com are using? Wow, I've been here for over two years, it'll be strange to see it change!!! But it's all good! ------------------ Joe! 1988 GT, 167,000 miles!!! 13.58@105mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com 99 Ninja ZX-6R:10.32@135mph! 1993 Olds Eighty Eight LSS 16.40@88.8mph

10-21-2001, 10:21 AM	#10
StangFlyer Founder Join Date: Jun 1995 Location: Michigan Posts: 19,326	Yes it is the same bulletin board software that Sportbikes is using. It has all the same features we have now, and a lot more! ------------------ Dan McClain, President The Mustang Works Magazine ICQ: 2937586 - AIM: DMcClain91GT 1991 Mustang GT - NOVI Supercharged 377 Stroker 1999 Ford Lightning SVT - 2000 Prototype updated by Roush

10-21-2001, 10:45 AM	#11
Topless In Texas Not broken anymore! Join Date: May 2001 Location: La Porte, TEXASS :) Posts: 1,963	Cool!! More is good!! Of corse, change in stuff like that is always confusing at first(to myself anyways!) but I'm sure we'll adjust. I'm approaching my 1000th post!!! Surely dont want to start all over!! I guess you will give us an "alert" as to when you plan on doing it??? Will the grey boxes and stuff still be here, or will the whole thing look totally different?? Just cuious!! ------------------ 1994 GT CONVERTIBLE TOPLESS IN TEXAS Girls can too's July "Mare of the Month" Performance Red. Cold Air Ind.,K&N,H.P. Pulleys,OffRoad H-Pipe,Subframe Connectors,Flows,3.55,Light bar,Custom HeadRests.Lotta Chrome

10-21-2001, 02:06 PM	#12
jetuomi Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Waterloo, ON, Canada Posts: 214	Good luck, hope it goes smoothly !! ------------------ 94 GT (triple black) FMS 95 17" Cobra R's / AL Driveshaft / 3.27's K&N, 190 lph, subframes, pulleys MAC Shifter/Gauges/Pedals, Euro Clear Projectors & Corners My CAR!

10-21-2001, 09:19 PM	#13
84LX89GT Mustangs Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,938	sounds good! This site is top notch as is, and will only get better. Thanks for keeping this place so well updated!

10-21-2001, 09:20 PM	#14
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	Cool, that's good, there are lots of cool features too! ------------------ Joe! 1988 GT, 167,000 miles!!! 13.58@105mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com 99 Ninja ZX-6R:10.32@135mph! 1993 Olds Eighty Eight LSS 16.40@88.8mph

10-21-2001, 11:13 PM	#15
Hethj7 Mizzou Tigers Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: weston, MO United States Posts: 1,455	Well, it can't be said enough: Thanks for running a top notch sight Dan!! I love the system at sportbikeworld and know it will be great over here. Thanks again for all your work!

10-21-2001, 11:55 PM	#16
jonnyk Being stroked is great Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 772	The speedier the better! I miss all of those features that the newer message forum software incorporate...can't wait until the change! ------------------ '91 LX Hatch, 17x8.5 ROH ZR6's, lowered, 3.73's, offroad H pipe, SN Cobra cat-back, ASP pullies, 14° timing, C&L 76mm MAF, 170A 3G, B&M Ripper on a T5 Best ET run: 14.593 @ 94.62, 2.292 60' Best MPH run: 14.728 @ 95.72 mph, 2.423 60' Best 60': 2.230 1991 LX Hatch 5.0L

10-22-2001, 10:17 PM	#17
Girls can too Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 364	Good call Dan!! My local board made the switch and I absolutely LOVE it! There are so many new features that are just GREAT! Of course there's a little getting used to, but once you dig in...it's amazing all of the neat goodies you'll find! The UBB seems old and worn around the edges after using the VBulletin!! I can't wait! ------------------ Nicolle Douglas Girls Can Too, Editor The Mustang Works Magazine 1993 Mustang GT - Supercharged 306 Dyno Sheet: 483.6 rwhp / 472.1 torque

10-23-2001, 02:42 AM	#18
Mustangbelle306 Yay for Chickys Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,532	YAY! yeah sportbikeworld is bitchin'! It will be great to have the updated stuff here. I'm soooo excited eep! ------------------ Elisha~5.0 HO Racing (ahem HIGH OUTPUT!) 1994 GT: The Primered Wonder! Email: Belle@Mustangworks.com AOL name: FZRBelle306