Default Style?

Gary · 10-05-2008

Members now have 3 choices on how they view OpelGT.com.

Opel GT Style - The original look
Imagize - A fixed width window centered in your browser
Imagize X - A full width window

You can change the way the site looks by clicking on the dropdown link and the bottom left of each page.

Phoenix · 10-05-2008

I don't mind it but there isn't much contrast from the background to the foreground or the footing between threads and such. The color combination is a good choice though and not overbearing or conflicting. I do think that we could use a new banner though.

newman27 · 10-05-2008

Can we pick from several different "skin" colors. I've been on some sites that let you choose blue, red, green, etc. and then it adjusts all the colors on the page accordingly. I also agree that we should have a new banner to go with the new look.

Matt

kent · 10-05-2008

AHH... much better I did'nt know I could change it back Thanks Gary

jerseydave · 10-05-2008

Nice to have options but I like the old look!

hallgeir · 10-05-2008

Originally Posted by jerseydave

Nice to have options but I like the old look!

I agree. I personally like the "Opel GT Style - The original look" best. Better contrast, and easier to read, so I don`t need "no stinkin`changes", but I`m not the only one here, so different options is good.

sawdust · 10-05-2008

Me Too.

Originally Posted by jerseydave

Nice to have options but I like the old look!

markandson · 10-05-2008

"O" riginal is good for me, my vote went to "blazing saddles"

spamseptictank · 10-05-2008

I like the fact that I can use my entire widescreen monitor to view the site. Seems a waste to have 2 areas on the sides not being used. Kinda like a back seat in a sports car...

GTJIM · 10-06-2008

... wondered what had happened to the Blue Wagon!

I was just about to give up on the site altogether because it looked so bad and hard to read ... then saw it could be changed back to the 'real' GT.com!

Guess how I voted.

hrcollinsjr · 10-06-2008

Originally Posted by Phoenix

I do think that we could use a new banner though.

Yeah, maybe a '74 Sedan or something could be added.

Looks good anyway you do it. I just wish you would warn a fellow. I was in the middle of posting and hit the enter button and the screen changed. It took me awhile to figure out it wasn't anything I did.

Harold

P.J. Romano · 10-06-2008

Garry,

People that like the classic cars do not care for change. Please keep an old stile as a default.

newman27 · 10-06-2008

This discussion has reminded me of one of my favorite scenes from "Wayne's World" where Garth smashes a robotic hand with a hammer and then turns to the camera and says "we fear change..."

RallyBob · 10-06-2008

I think we are due for a slight update on the banner Gary. Maybe add a Manta and a Kadett photo to accompany your GT and Robbie's Ascona wagon?

Bob

Gary · 10-06-2008

Originally Posted by RallyBob

.....and Robbie's Ascona wagon?

Bob

Go ahead... rub it in....

jlthunder · 10-07-2008

Originally Posted by P.J. Romano

Garry,

People that like the classic cars do not care for change. Please keep an old stile as a default.

Well, except for possibly changing the color of the GT. Maybe to yellow?

Gary · 10-07-2008

Maybe putting the "Opel of the Month" up there would generate more interest in the contest.

newman27 · 10-07-2008

Originally Posted by Gary

Maybe putting the "Opel of the Month" up there would generate more interest in the contest.

That is a cool idea!

Gary · 10-07-2008

Seems like the new style is growing on some people. I changed the font size

Crazy Harry · 10-07-2008

I like the new style. The new font size is a good improvement. Thanks for all your efforts, Gary!

Harold.

jerseydave · 10-08-2008

The newer default style is growing on me, I thought I'd give it another shot.

So maybe I'll just switch back and forth for the next few days.

Betta Carotene · 10-08-2008

I like the origional style too much! No change for me.

View Poll Results: What do you think about the site's new look?
I like it!!	27	34.62%
Hate it!	14	17.95%
What new Look??	6	7.69%
Changes, we don't need no stinkin' changes!!	31	39.74%
Voters: 78. You may not vote on this poll

10-05-2008	#2 (permalink)
Phoenix Trouble Maker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Snellville, Ga Posts: 1,970 Real Name: Tony Holcomb	I don't mind it but there isn't much contrast from the background to the foreground or the footing between threads and such. The color combination is a good choice though and not overbearing or conflicting. I do think that we could use a new banner though. __________________ Needs a 2dr Ascona, everyone else has one.

10-05-2008	#5 (permalink)
jerseydave Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 693	Nice to have options but I like the old look! __________________ Dave 73 Opel GT-work in progress 74 Manta 75 Manta Previous 72 Manta Rallye-owned 1974-1979

10-05-2008	#9 (permalink)
spamseptictank Idiot with a GT Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 156	I like the fact that I can use my entire widescreen monitor to view the site. Seems a waste to have 2 areas on the sides not being used. Kinda like a back seat in a sports car... __________________ The difference between your butt and your soul is that God only has to save your soul once. - David Zielinski

10-06-2008	#10 (permalink)
GTJIM Old Opeler Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5,686	I Loathe Changes!! ... wondered what had happened to the Blue Wagon! I was just about to give up on the site altogether because it looked so bad and hard to read ... then saw it could be changed back to the 'real' GT.com! Guess how I voted. __________________ GTJim Opel Owner since last Century! Copyright © 2000-2009 J D Henry All Rights Reserved Last edited by GTJIM; 10-06-2008 at 02:26 PM.

10-05-2008	#4 (permalink)
kent Opeler Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Urbandale Iowa Posts: 196	AHH... much better I did'nt know I could change it back Thanks Gary

10-06-2008	#12 (permalink)
P.J. Romano Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Goderich, Ontario, Canada Posts: 275	Garry, People that like the classic cars do not care for change. Please keep an old stile as a default.

10-07-2008	#20 (permalink)
Crazy Harry Opeler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oakville, Ontario, Canada Posts: 94 Real Name: Harold	I like the new style. The new font size is a good improvement. Thanks for all your efforts, Gary! Harold.

10-08-2008	#21 (permalink)
jerseydave Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 693	The newer default style is growing on me, I thought I'd give it another shot. So maybe I'll just switch back and forth for the next few days. __________________ Dave 73 Opel GT-work in progress 74 Manta 75 Manta Previous 72 Manta Rallye-owned 1974-1979

10-08-2008	#22 (permalink)
Betta Carotene Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bakersfield, California Posts: 206 Real Name: Allan Wheeler	I like the origional style too much! No change for me. __________________ 73 Gt (RIP), 4 speed, 2.0L, 290H cam, weber, S-10 clutch w/ matched flywheel, sprint to a 2" pipe, Aluminum finned oil pan. SOLD! 70 Kadett Wagon 14k, 1.9L, Auto, weber

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