New Watercooled Header

[neil]

Nice logo pic admin.
I'm sure there must already be a thread on this, just haven't found it yet.

[Oneofthegreats]

Agreed.

Nice one admin.

If I had of known this pic would be used as a banner, I would have asked for better weather & washed my car! j:

[phaeton]

Bloody fantastic sorry if thats too much French ;) j:

[Jarred]

yep. good work admin. I like it. also glad you centered it too (when i first saw it and it was offset, i was a little concerned! haah)

good one fellas.

[SoVeReIgN]

Step in the right direction ! :)

[GT3]

What's with the lame new Watercooled header? Is the reference to the cars being wet, ie watercooled, meant to be hilarious :???:

They should replace it with Kai's no-nonsense sig pic - blasting down the 1/4 mile strip :D ..quoting something like "13.9 - and they said I couldn't do it ey?" ;)

[Tim]

its actually a pic from one of our original cruises i think? Kinda cool cos it has a mk1 2 3 and 4 in it.

[Mischa]

i think its cool

[GT3]

its actually a pic from one of our original cruises i think? Kinda cool cos it has a mk1 2 3 and 4 in it.

Nah it's a cool shot, just having a bit of fun.

Still reckon Kai's 1/4 blast would ne good too. Reckon the Polo crew on here could nominate some more Kai quotes to include. How about "where were all you birds before I pulled 13s huh?" :D

[Kai]

They should replace it with Kai's no-nonsense sig pic - blasting down the 1/4 mile strip :D ..quoting something like "13.9 - and they said I couldn't do it ey?" ;)

lol wtf... j:

I do agree that the new one is lame tho.

[Jon_Vr6]

looks ace!
Someone better tell that bloke in the cream looking mk3 that one of his tail lights are out, lol :)

[Tim]

hahah thats seans car!

[Treza360]

Nice banner.
Just a thought in regards to the width of the image. Is it possible to make it wider? Does anyone out there still run an 800 pixel wide resolution?
Cheers,
Trent

[Water Boy]

Yeah sweet pic... SOHC car is there too :D

[ang3lsholocaust]

the new banner looks sweet as guys..
well done..:)

[Jarred]

hahah thats seans car!

I'm geussing that was one of the many things on the list he had to fix for roadie!! hahaha

[99gti]

Still a work in progress atm... We have a few more changes also in the pipeline...

edit: notice they all have their blinker on in sync...

[Jarred]

edit: notice they all have their blinker on in sync...

of course they do. they're VW's. they can communicate with each other. duh. lol

[mikinoz]

yep. good work admin. I like it. also glad you centered it too (when i first saw it and it was offset, i was a little concerned! haah)

good one fellas.

centre your sig! :p

[rayray086]

Still a work in progress atm... We have a few more changes also in the pipeline...

edit: notice they all have their blinker on in sync...

Whoever can make a gif so that they actually blink gets an e-cookie j:

[mikinoz]

lol wtf... j:

I do agree that the new one is lame tho.

I think polo are for hairdressers!

Shows we all have different tastes.

Surely in a few weeks there will be another, or someone will load a number of them so they rotate.

Chill on a Sunday night!

[mikinoz]

was that before the mkv was released?

[gpk_gti]

im glad you guys like it ,because I think we could have done better.
no offence to anyone that is in that photo.

just we have contributed so many great photos and this shot should represent the best we can do.

is there any chance of the programme that controls the banner actually changing the shot so as you refresh,you get a new shot?if that was the case,then the current photo in amoungst others would be ok.

[ScienceVR6]

I like it, and i know just the person to make the indicators flash too.

[99gti]

I think polo are for hairdressers!

Shows we all have different tastes.

Surely in a few weeks there will be another, or someone will load a number of them so they rotate.

Chill on a Sunday night!



;)

Each to their own.

[VW GTI]

I think polo are for hairdressers!

Shows we all have different tastes.

Surely in a few weeks there will be another, or someone will load a number of them so they rotate.

Chill on a Sunday night!

Lol, mk1, mk2 and mk3s are for hairdressers that don't have many clients to make a decent amount of money from. :)

[Spoddy]

I like the photo but maybe it should be the banner for Golfs... What about all the other watercooled VWs:idea:

[99gti]

Take a chill pill all. j:

We are playing around with a seperate test environment to try to get this going properly. Hopefully it should be changing with each page to a different headder. That's fairly easily done but doing it and making vBull not crash is another thing. Please be patient whilst we get this up and going.

[VW GTI]

Lol, mk1, mk2 and mk3s are for hairdressers that don't have many clients to make a decent amount of money from. :)

The comment above made much more sense in the Polo forum in reply to mikinoz lol.

[99gti]

The comment above made much more sense in the Polo forum in reply to mikinoz lol.

There is life outside of the polo forum j:

I merged the two together so we can get a better guage of a response from you all. This is where it belongs...

Sorry for the confusion.

[Water Boy]

I like it...

[Tim]

meeeeemories.
Would you believe we had a bbq that same day?

[static1800]

I personally think it is a great shot, not all photos are usable for banners due to dimensions of the photo and what is in it. Can't please everyone i guess :?

We are going to make a dynamically loading banner setup, takes time and needs to be written to do so and work correctly.


im glad you guys like it ,because I think we could have done better.
no offence to anyone that is in that photo.

just we have contributed so many great photos and this shot should represent the best we can do.

is there any chance of the programme that controls the banner actually changing the shot so as you refresh,you get a new shot?if that was the case,then the current photo in amoungst others would be ok.

[ontarv]

nice
will be good when your able too rotate pics
nice start though !!!!!

[cab93]

I was going to complain that their are no cabbys in the pic, but I think I see one heading down hill between the MK2 and 1:) Who's driving them? What drive was this. Looks cold.

Michael

[Jarred]

good spotting there michael! i hadn't even spoted that one. From the looks of it I'd say that was Dom (wabit)

[BL33SU]

where is this foto u's r talking about??? i cant see any??

[Oneofthegreats]

I can't believe how many people are getting wound up over a bloody photo.

Grow up.

Better yet, change it back to what it was.

By the way, it was Dom out in front in the wabit cabby!

Also, it was an awesome day that turned into a down pour.

Remember it's Melb. Four season's in one day!

[static1800]

Maybe this one will keep you guys happy.....

[Mischa]

they're both good just as long as theres some real cars in it i reckon. you've chosen the best looking mark (ie mark2) for the current one :D thats right, mk2's are the hottest mwahahahaha :D

[Jarred]

oh yea, Carl's GTI 2 16 FTW! sweet as car.

[Celestine]

I dont see what the big fuss is about at all. Does it really matter that the header is different to the previous we've been used to seeing? Does it matter if your car is not featured in it? Does it really alter the fact that this forum has informative information that many of us seek? If you've answered No to all those, then I dont see why people are complaining at all.

[DaveMack]

I wouldn't mind see a GIF-based header that shows the watercooled evolution Mk1 -> Mk11 -> MkIII (&VR6) -> MkIV (&R32) -> MkV (&R32)

Then perhaps, on alternating weeks: Polos, Caddies, Ventos, etc.

Anyway ... my 0.02C

Dave

[vinderliker]

Hmmm, shouldn't the first watercooled VW model available in Australia be the header photo? :)

[DubSteve]

I have reserved my opinion until now and I think the one of Carls car is good the one before that sorry to the Melbourne folk but that was so wrong! I think it should be of something that says we are a VW forum but we are also Australian in a sence, I think carls has that.

[static1800]

I wouldn't mind see a GIF-based header that shows the watercooled evolution Mk1 -> Mk11 -> MkIII (&VR6) -> MkIV (&R32) -> MkV (&R32)

Then perhaps, on alternating weeks: Polos, Caddies, Ventos, etc.

Anyway ... my 0.02C

Dave

Only problem with using a gif or a flash file is the filesize and they can be a pain to manage.

The idea we have come up with is everytime you do a pageload a different image will appear, not sure how many images we will have depends on how many we can use form what has been submitted by users. This should hopefully acheive a fresh look for every page you go to.

[Antdragonist]

woooo, nice one guys, that is stunning.

[Tim]

I have reserved my opinion until now and I think the one of Carls car is good the one before that sorry to the Melbourne folk but that was so wrong! I think it should be of something that says we are a VW forum but we are also Australian in a sence, I think carls has that.

on the contrary i think the other one had that whole "rain, hail or shine" thing about it :D

But yeah i look forward to seeing more pics!

[Golf Loon]

on the contrary i think the other one had that whole "rain, hail or shine" thing about it :D


Yeah I agree Tim. Dubs for all seasons :)

[ontarv]

as long as its got watercooled dub's in it i'm a happy man!!!!!!!
mind you if they're golfs i'm rooly happy!!!!!! :)

[VW GTI]

I like the current one (dubsteve's). Pro looking photo, nice clean car.

[Jarred]

I'm liking the rotational picture thing. something different even day, defiantly works for me!

[DubSteve]

Wow didn't even see this pic until I read this page smile on t he dial at the moment :):D

As Jarred says I like the rotation looking good.

tosspot: Thanks that pic was taken down at Canberra for the Autofest when my car was at its point sadly looks nothing like that right now, however will be better soon:)

[MattyT]

Mk3 World Domination Commences :d:d:d

[static1800]

Mk3 World Domination Commences :d:d:d

Not likely ;)

[Jarred]

mk 1 campaign ftw! it's a play on words as well as a sentence that makes sense.

nice shot.

[DubSteve]

WAHHHH my car dissappeared however thats a awesome shot:)

[WABIT]

mk 1 campaign ftw! it's a play on words as well as a sentence that makes sense.

nice shot.


lol no its not its a cabby... and its my car

hahahhah wabit domination more like it!!!!!!

wabit

[Water Boy]

Yeah i like the rotation... very nice guys... Better get my ride together for some happy snaps :)

[Jarred]

lol no its not its a cabby... and its my car

hahahhah wabit domination more like it!!!!!!

wabit

ah. my bad. I saw mk 1 GTI, and Tim's instantly came to mind.. sorry Dom!

kick ass cabby FTW though. should be sweet once you're "done"

[burtybear]

Great works admins! Don't mean to be awkward, though, but are there any other shots of Watercooled VW's that can be put up, eg Passats, Polos, Touaregs, even some hotted up Multivans, and such like?

[99gti]

Great works admins! Don't mean to be awkward, though, but are there any other shots of Watercooled VW's that can be put up, eg Passats, Polos, Touaregs, even some hotted up Multivans, and such like?


We have a heap of shots that were submited by all, and once it's working corectly it should dynamicly change with each page. It's still a work in progress...

[burtybear]

Thanks Neil!

[evorobin]

Looking good guys :cool:

[Oneofthegreats]

We have a heap of shots that were submited by all, and once it's working corectly it should dynamicly change with each page. It's still a work in progress...

If I knew (or more like paided atttention) that had to submit some pics, I've got a few cool pics incl. scenery pics from my Tassie trip.

Ah well. You snooze, ya loose.

[99gti]

Never too late. Email them to me in hi res if possible.

cbr250@gmail.com

[Oneofthegreats]

Off they go.

[DubSteve]

Loving the Corrado, carpoid god damm your car is hot:)

[Jarred]

Loving the Corrado, carpoid god damm your car is hot:)

x 60 gizillion
fantastic shot

would have been better a littl (jst to like the bottom of wheel etc-) but apart from that, fantastic.

[OEM G60]

Cheers dudes, good to see it up there

[rayray086]

Loving the Corrado, carpoid god damm your car is hot:)

100% right Steve, damn I miss seeing that car!

Does the banner automatically change now? Daily?

[GoLfMan]

its actually a pic from one of our original cruises i think? Kinda cool cos it has a mk1 2 3 and 4 in it.

yeh it was our Dam cruise that got washed out j:

i took that photo i think :)

i love the daily change of banner guys, nice touch

[gpk_gti]

as they are changing they are just getting better and better! reflecting the diverse and great members cars that we have.

good job static.

[Antdragonist]

i like the current one of the black corrado, thats hot

[DubSteve]

i like the current one of the black corrado, thats hot
Its blue ...

[OEM G60]

It is Metallic Black actually peeps, looks blueish and greyish in different light at times though.....

[DubSteve]

It is Metallic Black actually peeps, looks blueish and greyish in different light at times though.....

I could have sworn it was metallic blue from that day that I saw it at the Boris picnic day in 06:confused:

[OEM G60]

I could have sworn it was metallic blue from that day that I saw it at the Boris picnic day in 06:confused:


LOL, like i said it does look different in the sun at times, lots of people say it looks grey or blue.......

[Jarred]

it was black when i saw it! damn nice too. it'll look good with 17's aswell imo!

[Golf Houso]

Top banner needs an update...

something... MK5 esque please :)

[MissVuks]

Top banner needs an update...

something... MK5 esque please :)

I agree with you on that one Golf Houso..

[Golf Houso]

I agree with you on that one Golf Houso..

A Polo GTi would do nicely as well ;-)

[Mischa]

something like this? i have better ones somewhere from the same spot and i can twiddle with them with Pshop a bit too later...

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/06/IMG_9806copy1-2.jpg

[99gti]

something like this? i have better ones somewhere from the same spot and i can twiddle with them with Pshop a bit too later...

its all pixelated because i resized it with paint lol

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/06/untitled-2.jpg


Your number plate is wonky...


Let me get back to you all. I'll see if I can find out the spec's for what we need and then perhaps you can submit your own...

[Preen59]

What about this one? j: :D

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/

[Golf Houso]

Pwaah excellent banners, pity the last one is aircooled :frown: It SHOULD be on a banner though...

Now the question everyone is asking... why is that banner still there? :wasntme:

[Golf Loon]

Yeah I`d like a permanet one that gives us an identity, not chopping and changing pics.

[Preen59]

Pwaah excellent banners, pity the last one is aircooled :frown: It SHOULD be on a banner though...

Now the question everyone is asking... why is that banner still there? :wasntme:

I only put it there as a joke. :)

We need something with a few models and the VWW signature IMO.

I really like that one in the rain with all the cars driving away. I think that one has massive character.

[evorobin]

I only put it there as a joke. :)

We need something with a few models and the VWW signature IMO.

I really like that one in the rain with all the cars driving away. I think that one has massive character.

That is a good picture although as a banner it isn't upto scratch....I hate rain :duh:

[99gti]

Now shut up!!!! lol


edit: Thanks Broady69 for the image :D

[Preen59]

Now shut up!!!! lol


edit: Thanks Broady69 for the image :D

I don't like it, not enough variation. j:

Seriously, that one is fantastic. Very polished and a great combination. Good work guys.

[99gti]

I don't like it, not enough variation. j:



BANNED!!!

:moonie:

[Golf Loon]

That banner is the shizzle.
Nice Work Admin.

Now how about mini pics next to the header for each forum. Like a nice wheel next to the wheels forum.
Pretty Please :)

[mikinoz]

That header has discriminated diesel owners.

[Preen59]

That header has discriminated diesel owners.

Dude, there's a TDI caddy on there..

[Preen59]

BANNED!!!

:moonie:

Haha, Do you want those spacers machined or what? :brutal: :D

[Golf Loon]

That header has discriminated diesel owners.

Not really, the first car from the left is a TDI Caddy.

[mikinoz]

May I add, something similar to this is more appropriate/professional/understated.

http://fr.volkswagen.com/vwcms_publish/etc/medialib/vwcms/virtualmaster/fr/conseil_et_achat/stage.Par.0002.Image.jpg

[mikinoz]

Not really, the first car from the left is a TDI Caddy.

Screams FSI from here... :drinkbeer:

[Preen59]

May I add, something similar to this is more appropriate/professional/understated.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/06/stagePar0002Image-1.jpg

Oh come on dude, they've done a good job. Stop complaining. :)

[99gti]

Hmmmm - I can see us getting a nice letter again from VW's lawyers if we were to use that but if your nifty with photoshop - go for gold! It's nice to have a few in reserve to keep things fresh...

[mikinoz]

Oh come on dude, they've done a good job. Stop complaining. :)

Saturday night stirring the pot - as I am not a contributor - i know my place as a critic is not valid, and I think they do too.

:drink:

[Preen59]

Saturday night stirring the pot - as I am not a contributor - i know my place as a critic is not valid, and I think they do too.

:drink:

Ah fair enough dude. Thought you were being serious. Go nuts then. :brutal:

[Manaz]

I personally think the rotating banner idea is good - it keeps things fresh.

And I haven't had an issue with any of the shots at all. Except maybe that my yet-to-be-finalised R32 isn't in one of them! :)

[Golf Houso]

Perfect, I could not have asked for more :)

[ibeezer]

There are no SEATs in there, but i like

[Preen59]

There are no SEATs in there, but i like

Seats are for geezers, 'beezer. j:

Haha, sorry couldn't help myself. :)

[MissVuks]

just came back from dinner and i see a new banner!!

i like :D

[FknDubbin]

me too. looks great.

[madglf3]

Yes! nice banner. I like it because I'm in there (silver Mk3 :) ). and that day was awesome, My first time meeting people from VWWATERCOOLED :).

Great job admin!!

[Mrk_Mickey]

This banner is fricken' awesome! It's totally a keeper, maybe with a few in reserve that are NEARLY as cool as this...

Great work guys!

[Golf Loon]

May I add, something similar to this is more appropriate/professional/understated.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/06/stagePar0002Image-1.jpg

Thats also a trademark Mik.

If anyone else has any suggestions, please feel free to email pics etc to admin.

[phaeton]

Cool banner :D

[99gti]

I'm glad you all approve!

:toast:

[Preen59]

I'm glad you all approve!

:toast:

Pitty the Mk1 grill is badgeless. :D :nana:

[99gti]

Pitty the Mk1 grill is badgeless. :D :nana:

There is always one.... :duh:

[VW GTI]

I like the photo, not so sure about the gradient and emboss on the logo though :?

[Preen59]

There is always one.... :duh:

What? :) Nah i think it's fantastic.

[rayray086]

Good work on the banner, I can see the effort into making it!

The one with the VW insignia against the sky looks great too.

[Treza360]

Must say the new banner is looking pretty sweet. Encompassing all models is pretty groovy.
One thing though, who still runs a 800x600 resolution monitor. That's like a 15" CRT! :eek:
By the way a CRT for all you young things out there, is a monitor that weighs about as much as an Mk1 Golf (not quite as big though).
Any chance of getting a wider banner (say 1024 wide). Will look infinitely better me thinks. :biggrin:
Keep up the good work admin.

[Preen59]

Must say the new banner is looking pretty sweet. Encompassing all models is pretty groovy.
One thing though, who still runs a 800x600 resolution monitor. That's like a 15" CRT! :eek:
By the way a CRT for all you young things out there, is a monitor that weighs about as much as an Mk1 Golf (not quite as big though).
Any chance of getting a wider banner (say 1024 wide). Will look infinitely better me thinks. :biggrin:
Keep up the good work admin.

Good point..

[VW GTI]

A nice 1680px wide will do great :)

[deemoE36]

include this...??

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/07/norice-1.jpg

its awesome!

[RhysQ]

i thought i would bring this oldy up to see if the mods had sorted out 'all the pics' yet. it seems the same old banner pics are being shown and a bit of variety and change is needed. a fair few of us have plenty of recent cruises and event pics to send in if needed.

Cheers,
Rhys

[Golf Houso]

;239570']i thought i would bring this oldy up to see if the mods had sorted out 'all the pics' yet. it seems the same old banner pics are being shown and a bit of variety and change is needed. a fair few of us have plenty of recent cruises and event pics to send in if needed.

Cheers,
Rhys

I agree, header needs an update...

[revnit]

i will 2nd that comment i think they should be changed weekly :) the site has enough traffic and things going on to do so :)