As long as it is :Improvedtouring.com" who cares where it is hosted?
As long as it is :Improvedtouring.com" who cares where it is hosted?
Chuck Baader
White EP BMW M-Techniq
I may grow older, but I refuse to grow up!
I've installed number VB versions and have fully administered GT40s.com since 2001. I'll be happy to help in any way you need and willing to donate money to get new VB software and help configure it if needed.
That said, I would highly recommend using a VB installer. It is possible for you to install it, but developers who make a living with VB know the patches, problems, doors, etc. that need to be shut. Plus, they're cheap. Usually for under $150 they'll do a upgrade and patch work on such a basic forum as this one. I have a good developer I use for heavy lifting on GT40s.com I could refer you to, and many can be found on the forum for VB folks.
Ron
Chuck, it's not about hosting. It's about whether or not it's open to search engines. A sub forum in the SB would not be open to search engines.
Dave Gran
Real Roads, Real Car Guys – Real World Road Tests
Go Ahead - Take the Wheel's Free Guide to Racing
I'm beginning to see a glimmer of the participants' desired direction for this forum...
Ron, I'll keep that in mind, but I get the impression Mr Webmaster is familiar with the system. I'll certainly suggest that to him, though.
A few more details to work out then we'll get the ball rolling.
- GA
I am on two forums who did recently and both are in terrible declines while they try to walk it back (hopefully to vB4 or less) with NO cooperation from vBulletin.
One is a members only forum (NJAGC-an aquarium forum. The other is a moderately large 17 year old spinal injury forum at Rutgers http://sci.rutgers.edu/vb5/forumwith millions of posts.
Traffic is down 80% after "up-grade"
http://sci.rutgers.edu/vb5/forum/sci...iting-carecure
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phil hunt
Please keep it separate. I'll kick in $ for sure.
When I was looking for info on improved touring racing, google brought me here. I'm sure it's the same for others.
#08 ITA/STL Miata
LOL at it.com being the civil solution among racing web boards.
Under the circumstances, I think it would be a good idea to expand the concept a little to more comprehensively accommodate the STx world.
K
Keep it separate AND keep it simple... The more simple it is the better IMO. Let us know the per person budget/goal.
Sort of site related, does Bill still race and can you still get stuff from Bildon Motorsports, for some reason I had thought they closed but I notice the adds all the time on this site?? I am not saying they are not, but I would like to see someone go after "advertisers" that are relevant and a resource to all of us... I haven't noticed new adds in a long time. Another idea to raise money would be some sort of inexpensive marketplace for vendors to post sales and offers.
No matter what happens, I like this site... If it goes I will be bummed but I understand as we have seen a decline in postings. The content is generally more focused and we don't have to sift through all sorts of random or political posts unrelated (not talking about spammers) I do like the other sites for what they are... Large crowds and some other funny an informative stuff I wouldn't otherwise know about.
Raymond "just some thoughts" Blethen
RST Performance Racing
www.rstperformance.com
Well, you know, it's all relative. Clearly I've visited one too many of the PP threads on the brown board...Originally Posted by Knestis
Just as long as we never, ever, ever, consider including a crapcan forum, we should be okayOriginally Posted by Knestis
yeah, it's fun to stir up shit every once in a while
Earl R.
240SX
ITA/ST5
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After I read Phil's post (above) I did some research, and can confirm that
the overwhelming sense in the interwebs is that vB5 is a disaster.
MANY boards are trying to, or have completed, a BACKGRADE from vB5 to vB4.
PLEASE upgrade IT.com only to vB4 and not beyond... please.
PayPal contribution completed. Greg PM'd. Greg... please post running totals, ok?
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Glenn Lawton
GSMmotorsports
#14 ITS RX7
NARRC ITS Champion 2012
NERRC ITS Champion 2013 12 11 10 09 08
NERRC STU Champion 2010
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I still run VB 3.8 on www.gt40.com due to some features it has that don't translate well to VB 4.X. No way in hell I'd go to VB 5.
I'm with Ron on that extent.. I know guys that play with this stuff every day. it makes sense to enlist a pro that knows all of the little details and can upgrade the software and close some loopholes in a few minutes or hours where it may take the current folks a day or two and multiple tries to get it right.
As much as I like doing things myself, sometimes I find it more prudent to call in an expert. It it means I drop in $40 to the pot vs $20, then I'm OK with that..
Houston Region
STU Nissan 240SX
EProd RX7
Lol. I love crapcan, street tires and the brown board.
But leave this exactly as is. Do a minimal upgrade if it's needed for security and/or spammers.
I'll kick in some money to keep it here, wherever here is...
Will
Ok, so here's the deal.
As I noted before, Bill does not want to give or sell the rights to the domain ImprovedTouring.com (nothing rude, just has other needs for the domain) and he wants to keep it a "community site" (his words). However, he has offered to continue hosting the forum at its current location, upgrade the forum software, and give me - and those I knight - full administrative rights to this forum. In exchange, he asks that we cover the upgrade and ongoing expenses.
I estimate the software upgrade will cost about $300 (we can't get the "upgrade" price because it's too old, it'll be the same price now as a new buy) and that he estimates the ongoing costs, with further software upgrades, will cost about $150-200 per year (which actually seems awful low). Contrary to popular belief, there's not a lot of advertising revenue as he's not been charging the banner advertisers lately (they've been getting a free ride simply because he hasn't bothered to follow up) and the Google isn't much.
Bill has pledged to use 100% of any payments to the health, well-being, and maintenance of this forum. Ask around, he's well-known and has a very good reputation.
So, if we want to do this, it's time to dig deep into your pockets and let's get some money flowing. Bill is now accepting PayPal payments to [email protected]. He's told me that once we gets at least half the amount needed for the software upgrade then we can discuss timeframes for doing the work (he'll do the upgrade work for free). If you want, you can send a PM to me on the amount sent and I can keep a running tally on our progress.
Thanks, and let me know if you have any questions.
Greg
Just saw this... I would add $ for mobile options as well. Do we need funds for consultants? Also, for those that do give through PayPal, EMAIL Greg!
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Demetrius Mossaidis aka 'Mickey' #12 ITA NESCCA
'92 Honda Civic Si
STFU and "Then write a letter. www.crbscca.com"
2013 ITA NARRC Champion and I have not raced since.
Please recomend a "respectful" donation recommendation.... Some people have deep pockets here and some have empty ones but we all want to help.
Raymond "Glad I will still have a place to post my success with Street Tires " Blethen
RST Performance Racing
www.rstperformance.com
No recommendations. Give what you think it's worth, I assure you that all funds will go back into the forum.
The only suggestion I have is that this initial pledge drive is for the upgrades; anything extra can help to get "extra" features added. Then we're likely to ask again each year to keep the lights on.
- GA
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