Liam
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| posted on 5/4/05 at 07:14 PM |
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Chris W - Sticky threads...
Hello...
Been thinking for a while what might really help this forum to be a more easily accessible library of information...
Many forums have sticky threads that stay at the top of the forum and are bolded or something, containing useful or frequently asked for information.
Sometimes these stickies might be a thread itself, still active, but often the stickies are a single post containing a few links to other threads full
of relevant information, and are themselves locked to replies - sort of an FAQ.
I think this would be a great idea in some places on this forum to help out new and longterm users alike.
For example, the chassis forum could have a few stickies regarding Cymtriks stiffness mods, discussions on live/irs/dedion, painting etc; the running
gear forum could really do with a sticky containing links to the few really good threads on sierra diffs, shafts drums/discs, making LSDs etc
etc; bodywork could sticky good threads on rivets, sealant; the electrolysis thread could be stickied in locost related; and so on.
It would take some collation I know and I'd be happy to help. I really think it'd be great to have some of the really good info that is
burried in here to be easily accessible.
What do you reckon?
Liam
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flak monkey
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| posted on 5/4/05 at 07:17 PM |
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Sounds like a good idea to me. Chris may need some help finding the related links though! 
David
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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ChrisGamlin
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| posted on 5/4/05 at 10:04 PM |
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The only word of warning Id have against that is to set a limit of say 3 or 5 stickies max per room, otherwise the latest thread ends up 3/4 down the
first page as happens on some sites Ive been on!
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flak monkey
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| posted on 5/4/05 at 10:11 PM |
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I think putting one sticky in each forum, containing links to the most popular topics/solutions would be a good idea. Rather than several seperate
stickies for each thing.
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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phelpsa
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| posted on 5/4/05 at 10:17 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by flak monkey
I think putting one sticky in each forum, containing links to the most popular topics/solutions would be a good idea. Rather than several seperate
stickies for each thing.
Bang on!
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stevebubs
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| posted on 5/4/05 at 10:23 PM |
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The front page has a box containing "most popular threads". Perhaps this can be broken down and visible on a per-section basis
TBH, one or 2 of the threads on the homepage are pretty off-topix.
S
quote:
Originally posted by phelpsa
quote:
Originally posted by flak monkey
I think putting one sticky in each forum, containing links to the most popular topics/solutions would be a good idea. Rather than several seperate
stickies for each thing.
Bang on!
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Fred W B
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| posted on 6/4/05 at 12:11 PM |
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Would it be possible to have a separate FAQ section under each heading? It would be great if a moderator can then tag a good example of a commonly
repeated thread, so that it shows in the FAQ section, while the thread remains active in the normal section, so new info can be added in the usual
way.
Cheers
Fred B
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ChrisW
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| posted on 6/4/05 at 12:20 PM |
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All good ideas guys, but I would need someone to take charge of it. Just keeping tabs on all the topics and maintaining the site keeps me busy!
Chris
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ned
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| posted on 6/4/05 at 01:12 PM |
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Perhaps identifying some of the common question areas is a good place to start, we can then fnd threads that cover these areas well to include in a
section specific sticky.
eg
chassis section:
bump steer, castor, book errors, front suspension jigs, aly/steel floor
donor cars:
which donor, what parts to keep, sorn your donor car
engine section:
sump mods + clearance
fuel pumps
carbs
exhausts
running gear:
sierra front uprights
props
track widths
sierra difs and ratio's
capri-/cortina/escort axles
etc etc
Ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 6/4/05 at 01:16 PM |
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It's been mentioned before - but how about a wiki? (user-maintained on-line encyclopaedia)
DJ
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JoelP
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| posted on 6/4/05 at 02:14 PM |
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how about we use this thread to arrange the required info? find all the essential links from each section individually, then chris can set up a single
thread as sticky in each section. Make it locked too, and then just edit in new info as the need arises?
to expand on what ned has done already, someone could pick the chassis section, find links to the best threads (no limit on number, as they all end up
in a single sticky thread) post them here, then chris could copy and paste into a new sticky thread.
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flak monkey
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| posted on 6/4/05 at 02:34 PM |
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Chassis section:
Bump steer:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=6102
Castor (with Mark Allansons Wishbone drawing):
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=10446
Cymtricks modifications:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=1738
and more:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=3802
Rear trailing arm bracket error:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=8153
Wishbone bracket jigs (james' and neds solutions):
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=21365
Steel or ali floor:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=10557&page=2
and more:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=21928&page=2
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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flak monkey
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| posted on 6/4/05 at 02:47 PM |
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Donors:
Which car (most recent discussion):
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=20665
and:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=21894
SORN/Legal (More in SVA/Legal):
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=3665
What to keep:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=5601
and:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=20304
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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flak monkey
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| posted on 6/4/05 at 03:05 PM |
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Running gear:
Front uprights:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=21742
Modifying sierra uprights:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=20446
Diff ratio choice:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=9703
Diff ratio codes:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=5191
Axles:
Escort/Capri: http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=23812
Sierra: http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=23755
Rear 'axle' configurations:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=21070
Propshaft suppliers (most recent):
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=22477
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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phelpsa
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| posted on 6/4/05 at 03:20 PM |
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Anything Else:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=2287
 
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Liam
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| posted on 6/4/05 at 03:36 PM |
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Running gear:
(sierra diff info - may be some repeats of flak monkey's links)
diff ratios:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=19116
diff compatibility and interchangability, LSD info:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=23783
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=9122
benefits of LSD:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=18969
sierra track widths:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=23755
Liam
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