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Just an Idea

Reply #30 –
Quote from: EricCoolCats
Admins need the post count visible so that we can prune the inactive users a few times a year, or to recognize a noob that needs, um, "realigned". ;)

Realigned. I like that :evilgrin:

As for the tech sections: You mean you don't like the constant "5 lug swap", "HO swap question", "how can I make my V6 Bird/Cat faster", "what wheels will fit on my car", and so on, threads?:rollin:

BTW, if the "rep" system is so unpopular let's put it to a vote. I don't see any use for it personally, but some people live or die on their "rep" points. I'll start a poll in the lounge
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 #31 –
Quote from: Thunder Chicken
Realigned. As for the tech sections: You mean you don't like the constant "5 lug swap", "HO swap question", "how can I make my V6 Bird/Cat faster", "what wheels will fit on my car", and so on, threads?:rollin:

Why keep the tech section then, obviously everyone is annoyed with it and noone reads it, Therefore it's useless. I get most of my tech from Corral anyway. the posts I have placed in the tech here were mainly to get more people talking in tech to find out everyones knowledge/skillset. Its always nice to know who to ask a question about a certain topic.  And yes i realize im going to get flamed for this.

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Reply #32 –
personnally I like the board just the way it is!! Some people just worry to much about things that are't important.
95 Ranger Splash 2.3
88 Tbird Sport :ies::ies:
5.0 SO, stainless shorty headers, w/ Magnaflow lers. KYB struts, KYB shocks. 5lug conversion from sn95 Mustang, subframe connectors, drilled and slotted rotors, 03 Mach 1 wheels. sequential taillights.140 speedo

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Reply #33 –
I like it the way it is. Plus I dont know alot about rims fitting these and 5 lug swap. Im trying to learn what I can to work on my cars.
"Real cars dont power the front wheels, they lift them"
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
1984 Mercury Cougar GS 5.0:cougarsmily: BBK Equal Length Shorties, BBK O/R X-Pipe, Magnaflow Magnapacks, Mustang GT Stainless Tailpipes, 18" Magnaflow Rolled Edge Tips. Turbo Coupe Hood, Mach 1 Chin Spoiler. 17"x9" Cobra R's, Falken Ziex 255/50s, and 245/45s.
1984 Ford Thunderbird 3.8L "Drag Queen"
2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Lone Star Edition 5.7L Hemi 400hp, lex DOD14M Magnaflow retro-fit ler kit

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Reply #34 –
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Why keep the tech section then, obviously everyone is annoyed with it and noone reads it, Therefore it's useless. I get most of my tech from Corral anyway. the posts I have placed in the tech here were mainly to get more people talking in tech to find out everyones knowledge/skillset. Its always nice to know who to ask a question about a certain topic. And yes i realize im going to get flamed for this.

No, that's a good point and very valid. I think those of us that have been on this board for many years have just grown a little jaded when we see someone ask a question that we've answered literally dozens of times before. Me personally, I don't mind that. There will always be noobs to our cars and if we have to stoop down a little bit to help them out, so be it. However...one of the biggest gripes about the old board setup was that it had no usable search function. Well we have that now...but nobody seems to be using it, especially those that need to (aka noobs). Therein lies the Catch 22. Now I'm even-tempered and will always side with extending a hand, but that doesn't mean others will be the same way. It's like, we put all the good, useful threads into stickies, then we move them to their own section, then we have a search function and TWO reference sites in our logo at the top. And yet we still get a new thread about a very old subject, which most likely is already answered somewhere, perhaps even that special best-of section that's right at the top where everyone can see it--gasp!!! As the saying goes...you can lead a horse to water...but you can't make it drink.

Sometimes I think the NATO way is the right way. When a noob posts there and it's a subject that's been covered multiple times, they get a response of "USE THE SEARCH FUNCTION". And guess what? THEY DO. I don't think we should be board puppiess or anything, but hell, I'd be all for enforcing the search function like that.

And nothing against the Corral...but we will never devolve into that. ;)

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Reply #35 –
You ever been to TurboFord?  Its a sin to repost a question! 

As for the board, I think we are all thinking a little to hard about this.
One 88

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Reply #36 –
Wow, reading this was a waste of my time. Who gives a flying F***? its a number by your name
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.
lilsammywasapunkrocker@yahoo.com

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Reply #37 –
Quote from: Haystack
Wow, reading this was a waste of my time. Who gives a flying F***? its a number by your name


Hmm then you should have been the first to reply to save everyone some reading / writing time, no? ;) :flip:

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Reply #38 –
Everything's a waste of time to you lately, Hayseed. Rare is the thread lately I haven't seen you take a  all over. Why bother posting if we're all just such an inconvenience to you lately?

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Reply #39 –
I'm going to go ahead and say that four pages of discussion about a green dot is a bit much, IMO.
-Jim
1987 Cougar LS 5.0

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Reply #40 –
Lesson for today: Every comment made on how long this thread is just makes it even longer.

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Reply #41 –
Does it really? Does that mean it adds to my post count, too? :D
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 #42 –
OH Gee whizz Carm, I guess it does *gasp*

Do you think we should also disable post count when someone talks about a thread rather then about what the thread contains? ;)

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Reply #43 –
Quote from: baXo
w00 l00k at my p0st count!

I'm teh ultimate p0st wh0re!


yes,... but only 10 rep points biotch:D ,

im gonna expect some extra rep points for that comment :p

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Reply #44 –
Quote from: Manson
yes,... but only 10 rep points biotch:D ,

im gonna expect some extra rep points for that comment :p


Well I'm sorry man but to forge my reputation, that's just plain wrong.. Shame on you for even considering it. :nono:

I'm tempted to take your reputation points away for that mister..