Website Redevelopment - Need GP Pics

Last edited by Larmo on Sun Jan 02, 2005 8:42 pm; edited 1 time in total

Sometime in January I would like to finally do what we have been talking about doing for the last six months. That is, redevelop this website and start with a fresh new look and php engine. As we discussed, this will require some minor downtown, but will result in a fresh new website that will undoubtedly be much much quicker to navigate, and will allow us to get rid of some of these bugs in our system. Don't worry, we will be able to retain all registration information and post archives.

Also, I am working on a new Flash navigation for this site that I'd also like to add to the site. Part of this Flash animation includes an image of a GP, so I want to turn to you guys (and gals) to see if you had any really nice, quality shots of your GP's. I'll leave it up to the moderators to decide who's shot to use, but maybe we can start posting some nice GP pictures in the photo album that we can all choose from. The kind of GP picture I am looking for is a three-quarter front angled view, much like the ones below:

I could just go ahead and use one of these cars, but I think it would have a bit better personal club touch if we used one of our own, don't you agree? I'd also like to stay away from using a 2004 model since most of us have 1997-2003 body styles. I'm sure one of you has some nice shots similar to the above. Again, really up to you guys but I think you'll like what I have in mind.

Moderators, let me know your thoughts and direction.
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Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2004 11:16 am Post subject:

Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2004 11:28 am Post subject:

Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2004 12:55 pm Post subject:

How will the flash navigation be integrated into the site? Will everyone be forced to use it? Don't we just want the forum topics listed like we do now? As it is, it takes longer to navigate and read new messages than it does with the mailing list.

I would be concerned that the flash just gets in the way.

Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2004 1:16 pm Post subject:

Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2004 1:47 pm Post subject:

Wow you guys are getting WAY ahead of me!!! Cool

My original intentions and motivation for this thread was to simply replace the phpbb engine with a fresh new install and to import our existing database so we can keep all threads, posts, avatars, pictures, etc. I think it is no secret that this site has some major bugs and bandwidth drags that need attention. Then i got to thinking how we could possibly improve on the site a bit, and make it a bit different for the new year, aid in navigation, etc... .That got me playing around with a cool new Flash navigation for the very top of this page and all pages on UNYCGPFORUMS.com. That is, replacing the simply menu options for these forums with a sleek new Flash animation. (NOT the actual forum content at all) And to cover your thought redross, any good developer will ALWAYS present text link options when using Flash animation.

I think we should start simple here, fellas. If you want this Flash navigation to ultimately replace the main website, we can do that... but one step at a time here please. Shocked

Let's work on THIS site first and if you guys ever want to transition the clubs entire content into one main site (which is probably a good idea) then we can cross that bridge when we get there.

In the meantime, how about some nice UNYCGP car shots!!!!

Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2004 2:00 pm Post subject:

my most recent shots were in October and can be seen on pages 2 and 3 of my cardomain page here-
http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/496856/2
http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/496856/3

or, I uploaded 3 of the view you are looking for Laughing

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Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2004 2:02 pm Post subject:

I like the last one... just photoshop the shadow of the picture taker out of it! Laughing

edit - I take that back! Looks like he managed to get his shadow into all 3 of 'em. Kinda like "where's Waldo!" LOL Cary!

Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2004 2:05 pm Post subject:

Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2004 2:07 pm Post subject:

Yeah, i like the last one of those three as well. I just wish it wasn't that color. Shocked

Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2004 2:09 pm Post subject:

Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2004 2:12 pm Post subject:

hahaha..... just playin old man!! I've owned a metallic green '97 GTP, a black '00 GTP, and now a Navy Metallic '02 GTP... so you can see I'm just a bit partial to the darker colors. Maybe it's because I've always wanted to be Michael Knight!

Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2004 2:13 pm Post subject:

I veto shot #1. Service station = bad mojo. Smile

#2 and #3 retouched.

#2 retouched again. Yeah. I'm bored.

Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2004 2:38 pm Post subject:

Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2004 3:18 pm Post subject:

You know since I'm doing the work maybe I'll just use MY badass ride!!!

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