» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | | | | View Poll Results: What do you think about the new site? | I'd rather stick with what we have. It works. | | 4 | 25.00% | I think it has potential. Looking forward to it. | | 10 | 62.50% | Eh. Couldn't care less. I'm here for the people. | | 2 | 12.50% | | | 10-27-2010, 12:04 AM | #1 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,356 | Are you ready for a new look for the site? This version of vBulletin is approaching it's End Of Life cycle. I'd like to move to a brand new forum software package that is currently under development. It is not open to posting and far from being ready. http://forum.318ti.org __________________ ...steven BMW CCA #146825 1996 BMW 328ti • 2003 MINI Cooper S • 2016 M235i www.bmwcca.org | | | 10-27-2010, 12:36 AM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: asdfasdf Posts: 10,002 | looks alright, the software doesn't seem much different from vBulletin so that should ease the transition for our less computer savvy member | | | 10-27-2010, 12:46 AM | #3 | NOBODY F's with the Jesus Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ventura California Posts: 7,824 | I like it. Will there still be a "Quick links" drop down menu with "Todays Posts" and "Who's online" links? Those are the two features I use the most. In fact I keep a "Today's Posts" shortcut on my desktop | | | 10-27-2010, 12:47 AM | #4 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Leesburg. VA Posts: 122 | We went through the same thing at NCC's forum - some will be resistant to change. If it's easier for you, it's fine with me! | | | 10-27-2010, 01:05 AM | #5 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,356 | Quote: Originally Posted by cooljess76 I like it. Will there still be a "Quick links" drop down menu with "Todays Posts" and "Who's online" links? Those are the two features I use the most. In fact I keep a "Today's Posts" shortcut on my desktop | There is a lot that it still needs. It seems to load faster. It's only in beta2. I wouldn't use it here until it was considered stable. And then there will be lots of mods available. The thing I'm concerned about using vBulletin is when someone figures how to exploit the latest version I will need to update it to v4. I really don't like v4 and feel the new owners are destroying the software. I think everyone knows I care more about this forum than just about anything else. This new software has real promise. __________________ ...steven BMW CCA #146825 1996 BMW 328ti • 2003 MINI Cooper S • 2016 M235i www.bmwcca.org | | | 10-27-2010, 02:41 AM | #6 | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: norcal - 94590 Posts: 3,186 | My first impression of the Xenforo product is good. I have poked around the new bavforum site some and it seems decent. From a users standpoint it is clean. I assume that the management side of the product is stronger (or at least comparable?) (I am currently providing support for a hospitality software company that is upgrading their product dramatically... I had used their product in the field for a decade or more, and some people can be resistant to change.) Only downside I see is that vbulletin is so commonly used, there is no learning curve for new members... __________________ James 95 active w/leather interior and sport interior conversion, Vaders, full M-Tech exterior conversion. Now m50 swapped* Eibach sway bars, D2 Coilovers, Depo's w/AE's, blacked-out sides and grills, LeatherZ console and door armrests, 1 series starter button mod, and custom finished Style 5's <--- in this color! Named "Roddy": *M50 6 cyl. swap with fan delete, S50 cams and chip, AFE stage 2 intake, M3 clutch and 11.5 lb Fidanza flywheel, 3.15LSD, battery relocated to rear and complete custom exhaust. Sweet! 97 318ti sport, Alaska Blue, Contours, coilovers, Dove Vaders and custom black/grey interior named "Max" 95 318ti Active in Cosmos, S50 swap in progress... named "Pit" SUPPORT 318ti.org! CLICK THE LINK ABOVE! Hosting a forum like this is not free. 318ti.org is one of the best BMW forums on the web because it is member supported, not vendor supported. The cost to become a Supporter is a nominal $10.00... A YEAR! DO IT! NOW! Last edited by wolferj-RIP; 10-27-2010 at 02:47 AM. | | | 10-27-2010, 03:53 AM | #7 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,356 | Quote: Originally Posted by wolferj Only downside I see is that vbulletin is so commonly used, there is no learning curve for new members... | v3 but not v4. Some sites won't switch because they are heavily modified. I won't make any rash decisions. __________________ ...steven BMW CCA #146825 1996 BMW 328ti • 2003 MINI Cooper S • 2016 M235i www.bmwcca.org | | | 10-27-2010, 04:35 AM | #8 | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rocky Hill, CT Posts: 1,065 | Steven, I'm sure its been said before, but thank you for starting up/keeping this site going, it's easily the best resource to of info for our TI's I just kind of wandered real quick, but it seems pretty similar. As long as there's a new posts type quick link, the change is no problem to me. Whatever's easier for you IMO. __________________ 1995 318TI base. 95 2.5L from 325IS. S50 cams+pistons, e36 M3 front brakes. H&R race springs F+R. Turner Motorsport front sway bars, M3 control arms. M Roadster rear sway bar. Racing Dynamics strut brace. e36 325i 5spd. 3.25lsd from e28 535is. M Roadster short shifter. Conforti chip. | | | 10-28-2010, 12:50 AM | #9 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 3,244 | As a lame duck site supporter (no ti!) I like the clean look but would change the appearance a little. I think the more you look like a BMW ad and less like Skype or facebook (to be simplistic) is the way to go. But that's just the designer in me carping. That you even care after all these years is amazing. Thanks for the site! __________________ My Former Rides 1999 318ti Alpine White, Cali Roof, Dinan goodies 1996 318ti Hellrot California Edition | | | 11-13-2010, 06:08 PM | #10 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,356 | I'm messing with the new site again. I like that it can have a wiki where anyone designated can contribute and correct. http://forum.318ti.org/index.php?wiki/ There is no built in gallery but I'm hopeful that the current gallery will integrate with the new forum. And if the gallery works then I may add a dedicated classifieds section. I think once this software is deemed stable that many developers will be creating addons. That is if vBulletin looses their law suit. __________________ ...steven BMW CCA #146825 1996 BMW 328ti • 2003 MINI Cooper S • 2016 M235i www.bmwcca.org | | | 11-26-2010, 12:01 PM | #11 | Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bulgaria Posts: 6 | Look pretty decent! No matter how it look thought it's still gonna be the best info source for TI owners | | | 11-26-2010, 01:43 PM | #12 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,356 | Quote: Originally Posted by Rain9333 Look pretty decent! No matter how it look thought it's still gonna be the best info source for TI owners | I hope it continues that way for a long time. __________________ ...steven BMW CCA #146825 1996 BMW 328ti • 2003 MINI Cooper S • 2016 M235i www.bmwcca.org | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |