Massive Mods/Detailing Catalog

[dazza]

When editing a mod I can't see the links of other images added, just the 1st one. Now I've added twice the same image to this mod: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/index.php?page=mods&mod=147

Can someone remove the repeated image, please? If possible make all the URL of the images added visible when editing too.

Thanks!

Done.
As multiple users can add the images its would be complicated to pull all the images back out for editing. Considering images are copied, renamed and resized to multiple sizes every time someone adds or edits a picture. If i didn't do this the images would take ages to load as is the case with the FS section.

Will add it to my never ending todo list. If not just post any changes here and i'm sure someone will sort it.

[dazza]

Firstly thank you for everyone that has contributed to the mods section.

People have spent a lot of time adding mods and i've spent a lot of time making the mods section very user friendly.

A couple of things:

1. Don't bother adding every mod to your profile as i will just delete them and block you from the mods section.
2. Wanted items are for people looking to buy. I've already been contacted by a member regarding an item i had as wanted. Don't waste people time and add items you have no intension of buying.

[Shoduchi]

160 and counting...

[th3_f15t]

@dazza - problems all fixed, thanks very much!

Here's a crazy idea to get you thinking. Currently, users can add a modification via the mods catalogue as "wanted". What if, using the same categories in the For Sale section, the forum could auto-notify sellers when people click "wanted" in the mods catalogue. Or when you clicked wanted is shows a list of current adverts that match your requirements.

For example, say I clicked "wanted" on a NQSBBK in the mods catalogue. User X has one for sale. Both of us get informed automatically that there is one available/one required and helps speed up the search process for mods?

[dazza]

@dazza - problems all fixed, thanks very much!

Here's a crazy idea to get you thinking. Currently, users can add a modification via the mods catalogue as "wanted". What if, using the same categories in the For Sale section, the forum could auto-notify sellers when people click "wanted" in the mods catalogue. Or when you clicked wanted is shows a list of current adverts that match your requirements.

For example, say I clicked "wanted" on a NQSBBK in the mods catalogue. User X has one for sale. Both of us get informed automatically that there is one available/one required and helps speed up the search process for mods?

Good idea but i don't know how to implement it. The FS posts have not been modified they are stored in the database the same as this post i am typing now. Not really an easy way to access them. Another reason why the fs section is slightly slow.

The only thing to do would be build a classifieds section then the possibilities would be endless.

[dazza]

So been looking at the mods cat a couple of the mods i'd like to learn more about.

How about a Q and A on the mod page.

If a mod has an unanswered question an icon will show on the mod cat page.

[MC71]

So been looking at the mods cat a couple of the mods i'd like to learn more about.

How about a Q and A on the mod page.

If a mod has an unanswered question an icon will show on the mod cat page.

 

[dazza]

OK another thought.

When a user adds there first mod.

You have to select your platform.

Then we could incorporate some mods from our members not running a mk5

When you add a mod you could then selects what platform its for.

Or am i making it to complicated.

[Scottymon]

I think you should post an additional image with your mod on, not just catalogue photos; I've done it with most of mine where possible.

I also think each Mod should be re-edited by the owner over time, so that it is a more rounded detailed post.

I like the idea of the Q&A that could be very handy.  Once a mod is really well featured, peeps should start linking to it/them as a means of answering a forum question...  you know we have the "Which DV is the best" etc.

[Shoduchi]

Not sure if the mod section has a point on listing mods not for mk5. Some mods can be done in different cars that share the mk5 platform, so those can be listed. Others like different head lights, radios, etc., I don't see the logic. There are other forums dedicated to those other vehicles.

[dazza]

Sorry i meant versions within mk5/mk6 etc

[Shoduchi]

You can make another list just for other kinds of engines that we can select/write a prefix to identify which engine it's referred to. Most mods here are for the 2.0 TFSI/TSI engine so it should have the most visibility, I think.

[dazza]

Q & A done bit of testing please. Do we need to show unanswered questions on the category pages??

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?page=mods&mod=64

[dazza]

should be counts on category pages now if there is an unanswered question.

[dazza]

I know its not really a mod but how about adding a detailing section.
I will disable it from being counted in mods total.