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New forum software

So after a looooooooooooong time, I finally got around to upgrading the forum software. This was not an upgrade for the sake of upgrading, but because there have been problems with people trying to join receiving database errors. I ran a repair utility on the database and upgraded the software - hopefully this will repair the problem. I notice some new features & looks, including a new "landing" page, where you are directed to a "What's new" display instead of the regular forum. Since I always click on "new posts" first thing anyway I find this a nice feature. I don't know whether it can be disabled, whether on an individual basis or the whole forum, as I haven't had a chance to explore the control panel, but I welcome you guys to check out your profile settings and see what's new there.

A NICE feature is that WYSIWYG editing has finally made it to those of us using Chrome :mullet: That means that now you can type up a post and see your attachments, images and smilies inline instead of just seeing the vbcode for them. Also if you BOLD, Italicize, or underline your text, or even change font colour it shows up while you're typing. These features have always been available in Explorer and Firefox but are new to Chrome. Guess the vBulletin guys finally got around to using standardized code instead of browser-specific stuff.

Anyway, have a look around and let me know what you think, what new features you discover, or if you find any problems. Not saying I'll be able to fix said problems, but at least I'll be aware of them :hick:
2015 Mustang GT Premium - 5.0, 6-speed, Guard Green - too much awesome for one car

1988 5.0 Thunderbird :birdsmily: SOLD SEPT 11 2010: TC front clip/hood ♣ Body & paint completed Oct 2007 ♣ 3.55 TC rear end and front brakes ♣ TC interior ♣ CHE rear control arms (adjustable lowers) ♣ 2001 Bullitt springs ♣ Energy suspension poly busings ♣ Kenne Brown subframe connectors ♣ CWE engine mounts ♣ Thundercat sequential turn signals ♣ Explorer overhead console (temp/compass display) ♣ 2.25" off-road dual exhaust ♣ T-5 transmission swap completed Jan 2009 ♣

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Reply #1 –
Thanks for putting in the work to keep this place running.  It is appreciated.
1986 Mercury Cougar - 2.3T/T5 swap, TC brakes and suspension and rearend, 3" exhaust, 255 lph fuel pump, Stinger BOV, Gillis MBC @ 18 psi
2003 Chevy Suburban Z71 - Daily driver
2015 Chevy Volt - Wife's daily driver

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Reply #2 –
Quote from: Loaded87IROC;419517
Thanks for putting in the work to keep this place running.  It is appreciated.

Ditto!!


86' T/C 4.6L DOHC
16' Chebby Cruze 1.4L Turbo
17’ Peterbilt 389 600hp 1850ftlb Trq 18spd

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Reply #3 –
+1

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Reply #4 –
Yes, I agree, thanks for keeping this site alive.

Go Fast the first time.  The tickets the same.
86 Thunderbird 5.0.  All original good weather driver. Tbird Reg #53035
86 Thunderbird TC.  All original good weather driver.  Tbird Reg # 58555
87 Thunderbird TC.  All original good weather daily driver.  Tbird Reg # 64647

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Reply #5 –
the recent activity is a bit annoying, but ill live.

thanks for the.great job.
Quote from: jcassity
I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
Hooligans! 
1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
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Reply #6 –
It's just a little different in a few no one will notice lol

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Reply #7 –
I like the activity stream. You would never know when somebody posted new pictures to their album before. It helps generate more comments and discussion.

turbo charged 94 Cobra engine/440cc injectors/megasquirt /5 speed swapped (T5)/maxbox upper intake/70mm PP throttle body/AJE coilovers/2003 Mustang control arms/S.T. sway bars/ES rear control arm bushings/11" brake conversion/manual rack conversion/8.8 TC rear with rear discs and a welded diff/3.73 gears/PLX wideband/199mph speedometer/Aeromotive FPR/CNC hydraulic hand brake/cobra R wheels/....ect.

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Reply #9 –
I've found the setting and changed it back. "What's New" is still there but now you have to click on it. The regular forum page opens by default now
2015 Mustang GT Premium - 5.0, 6-speed, Guard Green - too much awesome for one car

1988 5.0 Thunderbird :birdsmily: SOLD SEPT 11 2010: TC front clip/hood ♣ Body & paint completed Oct 2007 ♣ 3.55 TC rear end and front brakes ♣ TC interior ♣ CHE rear control arms (adjustable lowers) ♣ 2001 Bullitt springs ♣ Energy suspension poly busings ♣ Kenne Brown subframe connectors ♣ CWE engine mounts ♣ Thundercat sequential turn signals ♣ Explorer overhead console (temp/compass display) ♣ 2.25" off-road dual exhaust ♣ T-5 transmission swap completed Jan 2009 ♣

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Reply #11 –
I always click new posts first thing, so no biggie. Still, a little freshening up didn't hurt a dang thing. :)
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

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Reply #12 –
good work :)
83 Thunderbird Heritage - Right Hand Drive
95 Falcon GLi