Site's new look

Ieatcamaros · 10-20-2004, 05:17 PM

What do you think of the site's new look?
Man, I love the new look and the new features. Good Job guys!!

I know this should be posted in the site talk forum, but there is more traffic here.

StangFlyer · 10-20-2004, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ieatcamaros

What do you think of the site's new look?
Man, I love the new look and the new features. Good Job guys!!

I know this should be posted in the site talk forum, but there is more traffic here.

Yes, I've spent all day upgrading the forums from vB2 to vB3. What a pain. I'm still playing with everything and trying to get it looking the way I want. Also, getting the rest of the site (media center and stangmail) integrated with it properly. The icons need some clean up though with our background and colors. They don't look that clean, which bugs the heck out of me.

Anyways, it'll be a work in progress for a few days.

mustangII460 · 10-20-2004, 08:03 PM

New

^

and you already know this, but I get a chat error and can't load.

StangFlyer · 10-20-2004, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mustangII460

you already know this, but I get a chat error and can't load.

Yeah, it's upgrading the forums database broke it. I have to tweak the chat room programming code to work with the new vB3 database.

mustangII460 · 10-20-2004, 11:10 PM

Its alot faster loading pages for me too.

StangFlyer · 10-21-2004, 05:26 AM

Ok, everything is "working" again I think... Chat room, users rides, media center.... etc. If anyone finds stuff that is still "broken", let me know.

andy669 · 10-21-2004, 07:53 AM

I think its kinda hard to read, this version looks better if it is the full screen width. Is there any way individual members can minimize the sitemap so we can view the forums in the full screen width?

Andy

Hethj7 · 10-21-2004, 02:44 PM

Overall it looks good, except I am not too crazy about having the user's name and avatar above the posts. I like it off to the side like in the old format.

StangFlyer · 10-21-2004, 04:26 PM

Andy, I've been playing with the font sizing. It was bigger than the previous version and that's why it didn't fit as well. It looks much better now. However, eventually I will be redesigning the entire site design. When I do it will be going to full width. The navigation will be a bar at the top eliminating the side navbar. Also, the side tower and box ads will be replaced by inline box ads within the content.

Heth, the overhead avatars will soon be changed to be formatted the way vB2 did them on the side of each post. I don't like the overhead layout either.

I'm working on everything... again, it'll take a few days to make all the tweaks and changes I want.

Hethj7 · 10-21-2004, 07:09 PM

Dan - Thanks again for this awesome site! I know I am not as active here as I once was, but I still stop in a few times a week. Just wanted to let you know it looks good and I appreciate it, as I am sure many others do.

DaTank · 10-21-2004, 10:51 PM

Dan,
I don't mind the change. I just want to thank you for this site with the great resources. I don't talk a lot on the message board, but I like to use it a lot for the information. I also want to thank you for not charging a fee to be a member. I used to use a Dakota site some, but then they decided to charge $30.00 to be a member, so that was the end of that.
Thanks again,
Brad

Fat0eknee · 10-22-2004, 12:29 AM

i liked the old look better ..maybe i just dont like change

anyway is there a "search new threads" button because i cant find it

Fat0eknee · 10-22-2004, 12:30 AM

yeah scratch that i found it ..im stupid

89fast5oh · 10-22-2004, 12:38 AM

BOOURNS!!!
My favorite part was comming on, hitting the new post button and was taken right to the new posts. Not anymore, unless i just don't know how to work computers......which could be

Maroon 5.0 LX · 10-22-2004, 06:44 AM

Wow, if the font gets much smaller, I'm gonna have to get a seeing-eye dog. I have my bifocals set on maximum, and still have teeney-tiny font.

MacT · 10-22-2004, 01:46 PM

.. and more Enhancements coming ..

mustardjohn · 10-22-2004, 05:22 PM

Like the new look but can not tollerate the font size It has to get larger. I am not as young as I used to be and the new smaller font is not working for me.

StangFlyer · 10-23-2004, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mustardjohn

Like the new look but can not tollerate the font size It has to get larger. I am not as young as I used to be and the new smaller font is not working for me.

I made it a point size bigger... better?

DaTank · 10-23-2004, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StangMan

I made it a point size bigger... better?

Much better.

Maroon 5.0 LX · 10-23-2004, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StangMan

I made it a point size bigger... better?

That are a lot gooder! Thank you....

10-20-2004, 05:17 PM	#1
Ieatcamaros Domestic Rice really sucks! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: KY Posts: 973	Site's new look What do you think of the site's new look? Man, I love the new look and the new features. Good Job guys!! I know this should be posted in the site talk forum, but there is more traffic here. __________________ The sig says it all.

10-20-2004, 08:03 PM	#3
mustangII460 Factoy Five Roadster Join Date: May 2000 Location: Sevier Co,Tennessee Posts: 1,681	Re: Site's new look New ^ and you already know this, but I get a chat error and can't load. __________________ Frank Last edited by mustangII460; 10-20-2004 at 09:10 PM..

10-20-2004, 11:10 PM	#5
mustangII460 Factoy Five Roadster Join Date: May 2000 Location: Sevier Co,Tennessee Posts: 1,681	Re: Site's new look Its alot faster loading pages for me too. __________________ Frank

10-21-2004, 05:26 AM	#6
StangFlyer Founder Join Date: Jun 1995 Location: Michigan Posts: 19,326	Re: Site's new look Ok, everything is "working" again I think... Chat room, users rides, media center.... etc. If anyone finds stuff that is still "broken", let me know. __________________ StangFlyer 1991 Mustang GT - Supercharged 377 Stroker 2000 Ford Lightning - Project Lightning Hauler Media Center Gallery - View my member photos

10-21-2004, 07:53 AM	#7
andy669 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Moline Il Posts: 901	Re: Site's new look I think its kinda hard to read, this version looks better if it is the full screen width. Is there any way individual members can minimize the sitemap so we can view the forums in the full screen width? Andy __________________ 88 coupe 91 LX NMRA Pure Street 5120

10-21-2004, 02:44 PM	#8
Hethj7 Mizzou Tigers Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: weston, MO United States Posts: 1,455	Re: Site's new look Overall it looks good, except I am not too crazy about having the user's name and avatar above the posts. I like it off to the side like in the old format. __________________ 2006 Mustang GT 1990 LX GT-40 motor 262 horsepower, 307ft-lbs (sold but forever loved) 1998 Contour SVT Rice Haters Club Member #244

10-21-2004, 04:26 PM	#9
StangFlyer Founder Join Date: Jun 1995 Location: Michigan Posts: 19,326	Re: Site's new look Andy, I've been playing with the font sizing. It was bigger than the previous version and that's why it didn't fit as well. It looks much better now. However, eventually I will be redesigning the entire site design. When I do it will be going to full width. The navigation will be a bar at the top eliminating the side navbar. Also, the side tower and box ads will be replaced by inline box ads within the content. Heth, the overhead avatars will soon be changed to be formatted the way vB2 did them on the side of each post. I don't like the overhead layout either. I'm working on everything... again, it'll take a few days to make all the tweaks and changes I want. __________________ StangFlyer 1991 Mustang GT - Supercharged 377 Stroker 2000 Ford Lightning - Project Lightning Hauler Media Center Gallery - View my member photos

10-21-2004, 07:09 PM	#10
Hethj7 Mizzou Tigers Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: weston, MO United States Posts: 1,455	Re: Site's new look Dan - Thanks again for this awesome site! I know I am not as active here as I once was, but I still stop in a few times a week. Just wanted to let you know it looks good and I appreciate it, as I am sure many others do. __________________ 2006 Mustang GT 1990 LX GT-40 motor 262 horsepower, 307ft-lbs (sold but forever loved) 1998 Contour SVT Rice Haters Club Member #244

10-21-2004, 10:51 PM	#11
DaTank Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: washington state Posts: 78	Re: Site's new look Dan, I don't mind the change. I just want to thank you for this site with the great resources. I don't talk a lot on the message board, but I like to use it a lot for the information. I also want to thank you for not charging a fee to be a member. I used to use a Dakota site some, but then they decided to charge $30.00 to be a member, so that was the end of that. Thanks again, Brad __________________ 1991 Mustang GT Conv. K&N air filter, Cobra manifold, 65mm TB, Adjustable fuel pressure regulator, 180 thermo., Mac headers, High flow H-pipe, Force II W/2 chamber Flowmaster, Hurst Shifter, 3.55 gears, subframes

10-22-2004, 12:29 AM	#12
Fat0eknee I'm slow ...I know. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston Posts: 518	Re: Site's new look i liked the old look better ..maybe i just dont like change anyway is there a "search new threads" button because i cant find it

10-22-2004, 12:30 AM	#13
Fat0eknee I'm slow ...I know. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston Posts: 518	Re: Site's new look yeah scratch that i found it ..im stupid

10-22-2004, 12:38 AM	#14
89fast5oh Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 56	Re: Site's new look BOOURNS!!! My favorite part was comming on, hitting the new post button and was taken right to the new posts. Not anymore, unless i just don't know how to work computers......which could be __________________ 351W .030", AFR 185s, Crane roller cam-.543" 220 -.562" 228@.050, TFS 351W EFI intake, Billet Roller Rockers, BBK Long Tubes, BBK X- Pipe, Dynomax Race Magnums w/dumps, 30lb injectors, 190lph intank pump, Holley Adjustable FPR, 75mm TB&MA, Underdrive pulleys, Aluminum Rad, Billet Flywheel, McCloud Clutch, World Class T-5, B&M Ripper Shifter 4.10s, McCreary G-60s, Lakewood 90/10s, Comp. Enginering 3 way adjust/rear, Upper and Lower Control arms, Autometer gauges.

10-22-2004, 06:44 AM	#15
Maroon 5.0 LX Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 471	Re: Site's new look Wow, if the font gets much smaller, I'm gonna have to get a seeing-eye dog. I have my bifocals set on maximum, and still have teeney-tiny font. __________________ '89 LX 5.0 - 5 speed. Original Owner '94 E-150 4.9 Hi-Top Conversion Van '06 Mustang V-6, 5 speed

10-22-2004, 01:46 PM	#16
MacT Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kentucky Posts: 111	Re: Site's new look .. and more Enhancements coming .. __________________ /\/\acT News and Advertising Director The Mustang Works Magazine

10-22-2004, 05:22 PM	#17
mustardjohn Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Orange, TX Posts: 360	Re: Site's new look Like the new look but can not tollerate the font size It has to get larger. I am not as young as I used to be and the new smaller font is not working for me. __________________ 2003 3.8 Mineral Gray, MAC CAI, K&N, Chin Spoiler

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