Wiki main format discussion

[Gr8Speed]

Originally Posted by Enki It helps that everything can (should) have references as well, though I do agree that someone at least knowledgeable (preferably a subject matter expert) should be in charge of editing their specific section.

And having one person in charge of each section would relieve the workload.


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[Gr8Speed]

@Enki; If you want I could get started on the build paths. I think that section should be split into two sections: Power and Handling. Or should things like RSB, Motor Mounts, etc. just be left out? Or possibly added in with notation that they are optional?

You will have your typical build path of Intake, TIP, HPFP, AP, TP/DP, IC. But there are also some others that could be added as suggestions. Also, I think it would be worthwhile to include information on available parts and link to respective reviews of said parts.

[phate]

Once you guys have the structure finished, I'll start adding. I feel it's a bit premature right now.

[Enki]

Originally Posted by Gr8Speed @Enki; If you want I could get started on the build paths. I think that section should be split into two sections: Power and Handling. Or should things like RSB, Motor Mounts, etc. just be left out? Or possibly added in with notation that they are optional? You will have your typical build path of Intake, TIP, HPFP, AP, TP/DP, IC. But there are also some others that could be added as suggestions. Also, I think it would be worthwhile to include information on available parts and link to respective reviews of said parts.

There should be a list of mods every car should have regardless of goals like intake, rear motor mount, hpfp internals, AP/Tune, etc and then we can go to optional power/suspension mods like downpipe, catback, side/trans mounts, etc. This can be all on the same page with variations for the model years; I.E. Pu TMIC are pretty damn good I hear, and HPFP internals should be one of the first mods done, whereas this isn't as stringent a requirement on a Won, and Sixes have more mounts required. Stuff like that.

[Neverlift]

I have some info I could fill in for the MS6... I guess I should create an account.

[Gr8Speed]

Originally Posted by Enki There should be a list of mods every car should have regardless of goals like intake, rear motor mount, hpfp internals, AP/Tune, etc and then we can go to optional power/suspension mods like downpipe, catback, side/trans mounts, etc. This can be all on the same page with variations for the model years; I.E. Pu TMIC are pretty damn good I hear, and HPFP internals should be one of the first mods done, whereas this isn't as stringent a requirement on a Won, and Sixes have more mounts required. Stuff like that.

Alright. I started and got like 1 sentence done and had something come up. I'll get a start on it this weekend.

[Vansquish]

Originally Posted by Gr8Speed Alright. I started and got like 1 sentence done and had something come up. I'll get a start on it this weekend.

I tweaked your wording a bit. I'm a little concerned about having a bunch of canned advertising material on the Wiki. It makes the whole thing seem a lot less neutral. If you're dead-set on it, we can leave it though.

The mod path page is a perfectly reasonable way to go, but perhaps the information that's there so far really belongs in the intake page, no?

[Gr8Speed]

Originally Posted by Vansquish I tweaked your wording a bit. I'm a little concerned about having a bunch of canned advertising material on the Wiki. It makes the whole thing seem a lot less neutral. If you're dead-set on it, we can leave it though. The mod path page is a perfectly reasonable way to go, but perhaps the information that's there so far really belongs in the intake page, no?

That's true. Maybe I should leave out the options on the market and just go over what the mod does, and some options as far as specs (ex. 3" and 3.5" intake)


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[Vansquish]

Originally Posted by Gr8Speed That's true. Maybe I should leave out the options on the market and just go over what the mod does, and some options as far as specs (ex. 3" and 3.5" intake) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I think it's perfectly reasonable to have the options out there, but the information should probably get ported over to the "Intakes" page. I've added a bunch (I'm bored at work). Take a look and see what you think thus far.

[Gr8Speed]

Originally Posted by Vansquish I think it's perfectly reasonable to have the options out there, but the information should probably get ported over to the "Intakes" page. I've added a bunch (I'm bored at work). Take a look and see what you think thus far.

I'm liking it so far. I agree though that that info should get moved to the intakes page. Leave this for a description of each mod.


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[Vansquish]

SURE thing...har har. I'll port it over and leave some intro material.

[Gr8Speed]

Added a bunch to the build path section. What am I forgetting?

[sidekick]

Is it possible to show the content links on the main page under the section title? Rather than clicking "The Cars" and then getting that list up at the top. Maybe make it hidden by default with an expand button. Like this:

The Cars _________________________ A description of the vehicles covered by this Wiki Contents [+]

The Cars _________________________ A description of the vehicles covered by this Wiki Contents [hide] 1 The Five Mazdaspeeds 1.1 Protege 1.2 Miata 1.3 First Generation MZR DISI 1.4 Second Generation MZR DISI

[Enki]

Probably, but you might have to look it up in the cheat sheet.

[Vansquish]

Have you guys noticed that under "recent changes" we're getting a ludicrous number of spam-bots?

[someguy]

@Haltech;

Ya, serious spammer problem...creating pages all over.

[Haltech]

I disabled new accounts. I saw it happen yest. Had over 1500 email for account confirmation stuck in the email que. Thats when i put two and two together.

We can copy what we need and wipe it out, then start over or edit what was done.
I had no idea this shit would become an invasion for them.

[Enki]

I'll take a full text source backup of what we have now a bit later today and let you know so you can wipe it out, Hal.

[sidekick]

Damn lol why would spam bots even attack a random wiki?

[dale_gribble]

I think bots are pretty much going after anything all the time. Just IP/port scanning and looking for opportunities anywhere.

[Enki]

OK CUNTS

Wiki is back up and cleaned up/restored. I've not restored the pages which only had 1-2 words and I've also not restored the pages "tires" and "struts" since they appeared to be orphaned (I have manual backups though).

PM me for user account creation; ONLY FOR PEOPLE THAT WILL ACTIVELY CONTRIBUTE!

If you only want an account to fuck around with the wiki, this is NOT FOR YOU!

[sidekick]

Apparently wikispeedia is already used as a name for other shit, not that it really matters.
https://www.google.com/search?q=wikispeedia

Also, @Haltech;, can you add a link to wikispeedia somewhere on the main forum page?

[sidekick]

@Haltech; @Enki;

Can you possibly add this extension so that we can use collapsible lists?

Module:Collapsible list - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Module:Collapsible_list

[Haltech]

ill see what i can do with the module. It requires a template modification it looks like and ill have to hunt down some documentation on installation. Some of it is very vague.

[Enki]

Lemme know if you run into issues, Hal; I can help get it figured out.

[sidekick]

It's not really a big deal, I just think it will make navigation a little easier. If someone is looking for a specific page, they can just get straight there from the main page.

[sidekick]

@Haltech; @Enki;

Were you able to get that module setup?

[Enki]

I don't have direct access to the source. I'm just a wiki admin until everything is updated/running how it should be and then I'm getting removed as admin.

Truth is we need more people entering data...been almost two weeks since anyone's done anything.

[sidekick]

Originally Posted by Enki I don't have direct access to the source. I'm just a wiki admin until everything is updated/running how it should be and then I'm getting removed as admin. Truth is we need more people entering data...been almost two weeks since anyone's done anything.

I've been pretty busy with work/school lately, but I will try to get some info added on my days off. I don't want this to die, because it's already come in handy for me personally. I searched for something on google and the wiki popped up with an answer. Lol.

[Enki]

I'm personally working on what I guess would be Albior's V2... Hopefully I'll get some time today to start putting in the first section or even further.

[Bords]

I'm 73. I've had British sports cars all my life: MG's, Triumphs, and A-Hs. I'm thinking of buying a 2008 MazdaSpeed3. I was blown away by the quickness and handling of the car on my test drive. Is there a place on this forum where I can read an introduction to this car? What is the difference between Gen 1 and Gen 2?

[Mattyhawk1]

Originally Posted by Bords I'm 73. I've had British sports cars all my life: MG's, Triumphs, and A-Hs. I'm thinking of buying a 2008 MazdaSpeed3. I was blown away by the quickness and handling of the car on my test drive. Is there a place on this forum where I can read an introduction to this car? What is the difference between Gen 1 and Gen 2?

Hi Bords

You want to start here:

http://www.mazdaspeedforum.org/forum/foru...st-read-99499/