Since it seems like the structure of the Evo Tech forums is leading to more confusion for everyone than helping, I think we need to restructure things to improve the situation. I've listed a few suggestions that you can vote on.

Mark

 

To elaborate on the first option: This would leave 1 main tech forum and only the Tire Rack Tires / Wheels / etc sub-forum. Since troubleshooting, boost, engine setup, etc seem all related, my vote is for the first one

Mark

 

I voted #2. I think it would be good if it were similar to the US Lancer section. I think the layout is specific enought that it encompasses all a user's needs and reduces clutter.

 

I'm probably going to take a look through some posts to see what might work best. I have a feeling a lot of tech related posts are encompassing a little of each sub-forum to some extent (ie. Someone installs a new turbo kit and needs to tune it and wants to know what engine management to get, but may also be having idle issues).

Mark

 

Same here, #2 also. Just close the Main Tech Forum so we can encourage members to put threads in the right sub-forum. Basically if you look at it all the threads in the Main Tech Forum, most of them get moved into one of those 3 categories. Close Main Tech Forum = Less headache. Adding more sub-forums would be also helpful.

 

I also voted for #2. I don't see why that wouldn't work.

 

Hmm.. I agree with #1. It doesn't seem to be much of a difference between Troubleshooting and the Enigine/Turbo/Drivetrain forum.

On the other hand, if you were to sub-forum.
My thoughts.

Engine could be broken into Engine physical (cams, internals, etc)
An Intake and exhaust to cover all intake and exhaust information.

A Tuning section for SAFC, dyno, and all tuning related questions and information.

Drivetrain for all drivetrain related to Clutch, trans, diffs.

Steering and Suspension for all Tire, Shock, Spring, etc.

Basically this would seperate all the intake and exhaust stuff (a lot) from the other engine technical.

Tuning for all the tuning type posts like Afc settings and all that stuff.

Drivetrain to contain all the clutch and trans post. tire and wheel posting is small and could live together with it. If not it could be seperated out.

Oh and you would need an other for interior questions, noises and stuff. But it would be easy to move stuff out of there then 1 big large area.

Most people think their posts are getting moved to no mans land, but if the is an intake and exhaust then they know people will peruse that second and their question will get seen and answered.

Of course I am a new mod so you could just ignore all this.

I can be more clear if necessary and create some type of heirarchy for you all if you are interested.

 

The poll's here for everyone. Doesn't matter whether you're the OG (KK) or the newest to register. Everyone's got an opinion.

 

I vote for option #1. I think having all the sub forums is more confusing than helpful. If this were an ideal world and everyone asked and answered questions in the correct forums, it would be great, but that never will happen.
Also a lot of items could fall into multiple areas, so I say we have a single tech forum (or called drivetrain tech) and maybe one other for wheel/suspension tech.

 

Yeah I was only kidding. Where are all the users on this one?
Maybe put a redirect in general to get some feedback.

I don't mind either way, one big forum is easier to mod really because it's all right there in front of you.
My point with the subforums is that if you key on the hot topics like intake and exhaust or Tuning then they will be more likely to post in the right place and know where to go for the exact information they want.

 

To clear up my earlier post, I am looking more like a Service Manual organization.


Evo Tech Forum (no posting)

Engine Section

-Engine (All engine related except as below)
-Intake and Exhaust (All intake and exhaust including turbo, IC, etc)
-Tuning (All tuning subjects such as SAFC settings, Reflash, dyno graphs, etc)

Drivetrain Section
-Clutch/Transmission/Diff (Self Explanatory)
-Suspension/Wheel/Tire (Self Explanatory)

Chassis Section
-Electrical (Electrical related, wiring, lightning, everything outside of tuning wiring)
-Body (Body kits, paint, panels, wings, etc)
-Interior (Interior Fit and finish, rattles, etc.)

or

-Electrical/Body/Interior


How's that? Come on you know you like it.

 

Yep that's the kind of setup I was talking about. With more sub-forums just like the one listed above.

 

I voted for #2 as well. A general Tech section just encourages lazy posting, and really good info that is now in the more specific sections get overlooked often. Where do you look for clutch upgrade info? At least 2 places right now. It should be one.

My $.02

 

That setup is perfect when everyone knows exactly where to post, and does so. As far as I can tell though only a small % of threads start in the correct location, and stay on topic to remain in that location.

Personally I dont really care, as I only navigate this site by the "view new posts" search, which is indepentent of the forum tree, but I know also that a lot of people here will get sick of clicking in and out of sub forum after sub forum.

Having one big forum will not necessarily be best for pinpointing subjects, but I think it will lead to the most overall satisfaction of the forum members. It also will reduce moderation significantly.

Also if you really need to find specific information quickly, there is a search box on every page, which does the job nicely.

Maybe having two sections, drivetrain (engine, transmission, etc)and chassis (body, suspension, wheels, etc) would be acceptable for everyone. I would recommend not having sub forums of those.

 

I like that idea, without all the sub-forums. Just have Engine, Drivetrain and Chassis sections with no sub-forums under them.