"How To Do It" - section ?
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webmaster
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Re: "How To Do It" - threads ?
As much as I like the idea of a wiki, (I've already got a free wiki engine to install) I think in this instance it would be easier for users to post a thread, then all users can discuss other tips etc, then we can copy/move it to the how-to section and lock it.
If you think about some thing like rear brakes, somebody might do a full how-on on stripping and rebuilding (from memory Quattro did a good one) but then others may have tips such as Harvey's "take the pad/disc out to fully adjust handbrake" tip, and other tips about lowering diff etc..
So what I'm really saying is there's more than one way to skin a cat, so a bit of dicussion will produce a more concise guide, than just one person's experience.
Hope you get what I mean.
Either way I can start a poll.
As much as I like the idea of a wiki, (I've already got a free wiki engine to install) I think in this instance it would be easier for users to post a thread, then all users can discuss other tips etc, then we can copy/move it to the how-to section and lock it.
If you think about some thing like rear brakes, somebody might do a full how-on on stripping and rebuilding (from memory Quattro did a good one) but then others may have tips such as Harvey's "take the pad/disc out to fully adjust handbrake" tip, and other tips about lowering diff etc..
So what I'm really saying is there's more than one way to skin a cat, so a bit of dicussion will produce a more concise guide, than just one person's experience.
Hope you get what I mean.
Either way I can start a poll.
Re: "How To Do It" - threads ?
I'd go with that. IMHO this is a great forum, why farm out some of the most helpful gems to another place like Wiki, which every time I've looked at it is riddled with errors and misinformation. Keep it in-house and we've got the lot in one place.
As said there's always more than one way to do things (that would be my way, and the wrong way, then...
) and we can distil all the info down into a single masterwork.
There will still be lots of things for the regular forum. Being told how to do something doesn't always mean the unexpected doesn't crop up along the way.
Just my 2 cents worth.
webmaster said:
I'd go with that. IMHO this is a great forum, why farm out some of the most helpful gems to another place like Wiki, which every time I've looked at it is riddled with errors and misinformation. Keep it in-house and we've got the lot in one place.
As said there's always more than one way to do things (that would be my way, and the wrong way, then...
) and we can distil all the info down into a single masterwork.There will still be lots of things for the regular forum. Being told how to do something doesn't always mean the unexpected doesn't crop up along the way.
Just my 2 cents worth.
Re: "How To Do It" - threads ?
One other thought, could these be limited access to those who've taken the trouble to sign up to the forum, that way it would be forum members who would see the most benefit, and it would encourage others to sign up to gain access, so increasing our numbers.
One other thought, could these be limited access to those who've taken the trouble to sign up to the forum, that way it would be forum members who would see the most benefit, and it would encourage others to sign up to gain access, so increasing our numbers.
ewokracing
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Re: "How To Do It" - threads ?
if anyone wants an idea of how to do a really good write up, google a guy called "babalouie" or "kev" and look for his Porsche 911 and Skyline Hakosuka threads on performanceforums.com or Japanese Nostalgic Car.
if anyone wants an idea of how to do a really good write up, google a guy called "babalouie" or "kev" and look for his Porsche 911 and Skyline Hakosuka threads on performanceforums.com or Japanese Nostalgic Car.
transexl
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Re: "How To Do It" - threads ?
I am not sure where to go with that knowledge - forum or wiki - and I don´t regard myselves entitled to vote on that one, as it is all down to what Richard or other webmasters or computer aces are willing to do... .
But I will do any "donkey work" (...so that´s what it is called in English...) as well (Typing ?)!!!
(I still am sure that I want one of the first printed and published versions though ! :wink: )
I am not sure where to go with that knowledge - forum or wiki - and I don´t regard myselves entitled to vote on that one, as it is all down to what Richard or other webmasters or computer aces are willing to do... .
But I will do any "donkey work" (...so that´s what it is called in English...) as well (Typing ?)!!!
(I still am sure that I want one of the first printed and published versions though ! :wink: )
Dave3066
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Re: "How To Do It" - threads ?
In my experience being told how to do something usually increases the chance of something unexpected cropping up :roll:
That one gets my vote.
That one too
The trick then would be getting to people to look in the "how to" section first before posting a question, but I think most people on this forum are intelligent enough to notice that sort of thing 8)
Dave
harveyp6 said:
In my experience being told how to do something usually increases the chance of something unexpected cropping up :roll:
webmaster said:
That one gets my vote.
harveyp6 said:
That one too
The trick then would be getting to people to look in the "how to" section first before posting a question, but I think most people on this forum are intelligent enough to notice that sort of thing 8)
Dave
transexl
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Re: "How To Do It" - threads ?
But THAT might be one of the easier things - at least trying to do so: just like with all the "FAQ"- hints you get, it would be useful to make a BIG sign (post) on the "entrance", mentioning the "How-To"- posts/section.
Whoever still gets into the forum asking something from there could be rerouted.
Should be enough, don´t you think ?
Dave3066 said:
But THAT might be one of the easier things - at least trying to do so: just like with all the "FAQ"- hints you get, it would be useful to make a BIG sign (post) on the "entrance", mentioning the "How-To"- posts/section.
Whoever still gets into the forum asking something from there could be rerouted.
Should be enough, don´t you think ?
transexl
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Re: "How To Do It" - threads ?
Tag !
Right.
I read it all.
I still do not know how/where/what with to jack Jimmy ... :roll: .
No, I got the idea, no problem :wink: :!:
But still, this reminded me of this "project", the "How-To"-section.
To supply one full report of all the jacking points with drawing(s) (PLEASE :!: :!: :!, marked as "emergency, use standard jack" or "trolley jack/jack stands" and "use wood sized app. ...." and "no wood needed" - BOY, that would be nice !
(And all the rest too, of course !)
I would love to work on that if I can, but got no knowledge of the car to begin with ...
Tschüs !
stefan
(Edit - things that could go in the "How-To" section:
- Checking the autobox oil level - is there a short cut/cheat ? (This cannot be found here using "search" !)
- What (extra) tools and stuff to take on holidays ?
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Tag !
Right.
I read it all.
I still do not know how/where/what with to jack Jimmy ...
:roll: .No, I got the idea, no problem :wink: :!:
But still, this reminded me of this "project", the "How-To"-section.
To supply one full report of all the jacking points with drawing(s) (PLEASE :!: :!: :!
, marked as "emergency, use standard jack" or "trolley jack/jack stands" and "use wood sized app. ...." and "no wood needed" - BOY, that would be nice !(And all the rest too, of course !)
I would love to work on that if I can, but got no knowledge of the car to begin with ...
Tschüs !
stefan
(Edit - things that could go in the "How-To" section:
- Checking the autobox oil level - is there a short cut/cheat ? (This cannot be found here using "search" !)
- What (extra) tools and stuff to take on holidays ?
-
darth sidious
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Re: "How To Do It" - threads ?
http://www.classicroverforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=6163 Harveyp6 explains it all!
transexl said:
http://www.classicroverforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=6163 Harveyp6 explains it all!
darth sidious
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Re: "How To Do It" - threads ?
Yes, but hopefully Harvey has the good looks of MJH!
corazon said:sounds like a great youtube series if I ever heard one
Yes, but hopefully Harvey has the good looks of MJH!
transexl
Member
Re: "How To Do It" - threads ?
DANKE !!
(So, it is proven: it is ME that cannot find it via "search" .... as if I did not feel a right little plonker all along !)
(So I just NEED Harvey to explain it ALL !!! )
(No matter what he looks like ! )
darth sidious said:
DANKE !!
(So, it is proven: it is ME that cannot find it via "search" .... as if I did not feel a right little plonker all along !)
(So I just NEED Harvey to explain it ALL !!!
)(No matter what he looks like !
)