What would you like to see in YotaTechs future? - Page 2

Elkaholic · 01-26-2007, 12:27 PM

I know Im really new here and dont have a whole lot to put but something I think would be helpfull to us Newbies since we like to find aftermarket parts for our rigs is this. First I like to see what a product looks like on my type of truck before I buy it, with that said maybe a section where you could choose a category: suspension lifts, body lifts, wheels, tires, bumpers, sliders, intakes, exhaust, etc. and in that section is strictly just pictures of what the rigs look like and a brief description of product name, number, and possibly place of purchase. Then we can see what certain mods look like. It might help wind down so many of the newbie questions. And then if further information is wanted it could be resorted to PM or searching the forums. Just my idea. It kinda goes hand-in-hand with the parts list, but mainly for aftermarket stuff.

I really like all the previous mentioned ideas too.

***Corey*** · 01-26-2007, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by <96 Runner>

I would like to see a video how-to tech section start.

I believe your entry was the first.

04 Rocko Taco · 01-26-2007, 12:45 PM

I know TTORA is almost a dirty word here....and YT there....but no response to the PreRunner Section?

***Corey*** · 01-26-2007, 12:47 PM

rk, certain people could have rights to be the only ones to post in an area, much like the "Check out my truck" area.

Wiki tiki, I am behind the times on that.
I have seen a few sights, but have not really looked at how they work.

You know we have pod casting ability here too?
Not really sure on how it works though, but it is a feature of the new VB.

Now what abut keeping the FAQ to each year/rig section?

Good Times already has one started in the 4th gen 4Runner section, and I am working on one for the FJC section.

Howbeit our two look totaly different from each other.

Tofer · 01-26-2007, 01:04 PM

i know its been brought up before but, i want to have custom titles under your username

***midiwall*** · 01-26-2007, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corey

rk, certain people could have rights to be the only ones to post in an area, much like the "Check out my truck" area.

Now what abut keeping the FAQ to each year/rig section?

That's not a bad idea - I like what Lance is doing, but I think the classic style of a FAQ (or a Wiki) is easier to wander though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mastacox

I'm ready and willing to help with the S/C area of the Wiki

I'm up for co-authoring if you want a babbling hand!

***waskillywabbit*** · 01-26-2007, 01:25 PM

Naked women serving beer and good food.

DrBeau · 01-26-2007, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tofer

i know its been brought up before but, i want to have custom titles under your username

>sigh<

Quote:

Originally Posted by 04 Rocko Taco

I know TTORA is almost a dirty word here....and YT there....but no response to the PreRunner Section?

Who has pre-runners? No one cares about that. Also, everyone hates you! >:-(

(I kid, I kid...)

On a more serious note, what differences would you like to highlight that are PreRunner specific? Almost all the tech involved on PreRunners is the same as 4wd (except the notable lack of a 4wd system).

Quote:

Originally Posted by midiwall

Another thought on the FAQ......A classic FAQ or a Wiki is better.

I've always been behind a Wiki. We've had it come up at least two times before, although I don't remember what ever came of the last time.

Quote:

Originally Posted by midiwall

I'd lean towards a Wiki but limit the CREATE/MODIFY rights to only a handful of folks.

I'd go the other direction and keep the standard Wikipedia-style access: everyone (even anyonymous) has access to just about everything. IPs are monitored, so IP blocks are easy for spammers. Also, with everyone having access, anyone can get rid of spam and graffiti. You can always go back to a previous revision, so fixing things is very easy. We could always have a test run and, if it becomes to difficult to mange, axe it.

04 Rocko Taco · 01-26-2007, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrBeau

Who has pre-runners? No one cares about that. Also, everyone hates you! >:-(

(I kid, I kid...)

On a more serious note, what differences would you like to highlight that are PreRunner specific? Almost all the tech involved on PreRunners is the same as 4wd (except the notable lack of a 4wd system).

Really other than a lack of a 4WD system, nothing.
But its a great place for the PreRunner people, its (anyone with a prerunner is never gonna let me live this down) like a place for the kids to play while the big boys talk shop.
Just a seperate place for us to talk about trails that are fun for 2WD guys, and things that may be great for 2WD that are boring or not so good for 4WD.

***Corey*** · 01-26-2007, 03:43 PM

Chris, I will bring that up later.

Please note I am not rushing into implementing any of this right now, just gathering ideas for when we have time to do certain stuff.
The forum is always evolving here.

Gosh, I remember some of the first posts here when Chris and I opened up shop.
"What is the best tire shine?"
I think we have come a long way since the old days.

r854rnr · 01-31-2007, 08:19 PM

Maybe this has been considered, but how about a goolge map of member's locations in the world?
(kinda like this one http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forum...4423218&zoom=6)

***Scottiac*** · 01-31-2007, 09:54 PM

I was hoping to put together an example of what I want, but I haven't, so I'll describe it.

There are a number of items that people want to see lots of different designs of. In my current case, it's a 3rd gen rear bumper design. Rather than search through 27,463 threads, I'd like to see a summary page that has a bunch of designs gathered from members or vendors, with links back to the describing threads or vendors web sites.

(one of my annoyances is when you *find* just the perfect thread, the pictures in it are no longer where they were linked from)

I think common ones would be front/rear bumper designs for various generations of trucks and runners, sliders, post-lift shots?, ...

Downside would be that it would have to be a moderated/updated series of pages, upside would be saving some of us a TON of searching.

DrBeau · 01-31-2007, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scottiac

>everything you said<

Wiki!

***Corey*** · 02-14-2007, 01:07 PM

Just an update, will be looking at the avatar file size and getting more info on the wiki tiki thing for starters.

Paul H. · 02-21-2007, 06:08 PM

Corey, whats the best tire shine?

By the way, thanks for implementing my suggestion for Newbie Tech.

***Corey*** · 02-21-2007, 06:23 PM

You are welcome Paul.

Best tire shine?
When, and I do say when, I use to use Meguiars Endurance, as it lasted more than two weeks.

These new Dick Cepek Mountaincat mud tires I have must have something in the carcass, never seen tires this dark and stay that way even when dirty.

I got these tires 9-11-06, and they have only been washed a few times since it was getting near fall.

They refuse to get dingy and brown like most other tires.
They look great all the time like they were just Ajaxed, strange.
Gotta be something Cooper Tires is putting into them.

I have some wiki info from Midiwall, just have not had time to look into it yet.
Never enough time.

Coming home today from work I forgot what day it was

Seriously, the days just fly by for me.
Boeing keeps me very busy, and the weeks fly by.

Now if only the weekends would not do that.

01-26-2007, 12:45 PM	#28 (permalink)
04 Rocko Taco Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 4,092	I know TTORA is almost a dirty word here....and YT there....but no response to the PreRunner Section? __________________ -Chris Tread Lightly! 04 Double Cab PreRunner. 3.4 - Auto 84 4Runner 4WD. 22R - 5 spd Lifted, Locked, 33x12.50 Disclaimer:My Photobucket is being revamped. If there are broken links, shoot me a PM. Thanks. ~Chris Great Toyota Tech

01-26-2007, 12:47 PM	#29 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,817	rk, certain people could have rights to be the only ones to post in an area, much like the "Check out my truck" area. Wiki tiki, I am behind the times on that. I have seen a few sights, but have not really looked at how they work. You know we have pod casting ability here too? Not really sure on how it works though, but it is a feature of the new VB. Now what abut keeping the FAQ to each year/rig section? Good Times already has one started in the 4th gen 4Runner section, and I am working on one for the FJC section. Howbeit our two look totaly different from each other. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

01-26-2007, 01:04 PM	#30 (permalink)
Tofer Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tacoma WA. Posts: 5,758	i know its been brought up before but, i want to have custom titles under your username __________________ 3genRunner: including parts from 3 generations of 4runners, '92 pickup, '80something Land Cruiser, Chevy truck, Ford sedan 89 4runner: Project DD. 3.0, needs a new tranny 81 2wd pickup: 22R \| 5-sp \| long bed \| quad hauler, leaks oil but gets 26mpg 91 Honda Prelude: the Daily Driver WA, OR or CA wheeler?? Check out pacific-crawlers.com and check out yotaworks.com

01-26-2007, 01:25 PM	#32 (permalink)
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01-26-2007, 03:43 PM	#35 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,817	Chris, I will bring that up later. Please note I am not rushing into implementing any of this right now, just gathering ideas for when we have time to do certain stuff. The forum is always evolving here. Gosh, I remember some of the first posts here when Chris and I opened up shop. "What is the best tire shine?" I think we have come a long way since the old days. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

01-26-2007, 12:27 PM	#26 (permalink)
Elkaholic Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: McChord AFB, WA Posts: 443	I know Im really new here and dont have a whole lot to put but something I think would be helpfull to us Newbies since we like to find aftermarket parts for our rigs is this. First I like to see what a product looks like on my type of truck before I buy it, with that said maybe a section where you could choose a category: suspension lifts, body lifts, wheels, tires, bumpers, sliders, intakes, exhaust, etc. and in that section is strictly just pictures of what the rigs look like and a brief description of product name, number, and possibly place of purchase. Then we can see what certain mods look like. It might help wind down so many of the newbie questions. And then if further information is wanted it could be resorted to PM or searching the forums. Just my idea. It kinda goes hand-in-hand with the parts list, but mainly for aftermarket stuff. I really like all the previous mentioned ideas too.

01-31-2007, 08:19 PM	#36 (permalink)
r854rnr Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Woodbury, MN Posts: 274	Location map? Maybe this has been considered, but how about a goolge map of member's locations in the world? (kinda like this one http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forum...4423218&zoom=6) __________________ Kevin Gilbert Black 1998 4runner SR5 4wd 265/75 R16 Interco Trxus MT http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/760675 Proud first time father of McKiah Nichole. Born 03-30-07 at 8:40pm

01-31-2007, 09:54 PM	#37 (permalink)
*Scottiac* Sponsoring Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 888	I was hoping to put together an example of what I want, but I haven't, so I'll describe it. There are a number of items that people want to see lots of different designs of. In my current case, it's a 3rd gen rear bumper design. Rather than search through 27,463 threads, I'd like to see a summary page that has a bunch of designs gathered from members or vendors, with links back to the describing threads or vendors web sites. (one of my annoyances is when you find just the perfect thread, the pictures in it are no longer where they were linked from) I think common ones would be front/rear bumper designs for various generations of trucks and runners, sliders, post-lift shots?, ... Downside would be that it would have to be a moderated/updated series of pages, upside would be saving some of us a TON of searching. __________________ Scott '97 4runner LTD. SC, URD, Tundra/OME (SS #7), TJM-15 bumper, BruceTS rear bumper, trail carnage skid plates, stubbs sliders, cobra 18wxstii cb, 99 headlights, upgraded headlight wiring, maglite mod, aux fuse boxes, Airaid MIT, Hayden tranny cooler, deckplate, parts for entirely too many mods lying around...

02-14-2007, 01:07 PM	#39 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,817	Just an update, will be looking at the avatar file size and getting more info on the wiki tiki thing for starters. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

02-21-2007, 06:23 PM	#41 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,817	You are welcome Paul. Best tire shine? When, and I do say when, I use to use Meguiars Endurance, as it lasted more than two weeks. These new Dick Cepek Mountaincat mud tires I have must have something in the carcass, never seen tires this dark and stay that way even when dirty. I got these tires 9-11-06, and they have only been washed a few times since it was getting near fall. They refuse to get dingy and brown like most other tires. They look great all the time like they were just Ajaxed, strange. Gotta be something Cooper Tires is putting into them. I have some wiki info from Midiwall, just have not had time to look into it yet. Never enough time. Coming home today from work I forgot what day it was Seriously, the days just fly by for me. Boeing keeps me very busy, and the weeks fly by. Now if only the weekends would not do that. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge