Car classifications - IMPORTANT!

[netsmithUK]

I know we are in the process of re-doing the classification but in the meantime I think there is one that needs clarification now.

Please do not classify anything under any of the model numbers if the bits you have are less than 25% of a whole car. What we are trying to avoid is having people fill up there showrooms and boost thier numbers with basically parts classified as actual seperate models.

e.g.

a body does not constitute a model, its should be under parts

two trees does not constitute a model, its should be under parts

4 wheels does not constitute a model, its should be under parts

a chassis does not constitute a model, its should be under parts

BUT

a body, a couple of trees, 4 wheels and a chassis together could be classed as a 'project' model.

We just want to keep the numbers as shown in the cars stats pages as realistic as possible, but when people classify parts under cars it can quite easily through these figures out.

I appreciate that you may see your two trees as the early stages of a 'project' car but in terms of the definitions of this site, it is not.

This is not a dig at any particular member and I am sure any one who has done this, has only done it because it wasn't made clear in the rules in the first place - which we are addressing.

Hope it makes sense. If you need any clarification then post here.

Eventually this will be moved to the Important Stuff forums, but seeing as no one reads that

[snollan]

Chris is a rolling chassis ok for a car? Example is my vanquish everything is there except the body.

I don't know about you but once I get a car or bits to a car, I then replace the pics as the car starts to take shape. An example would be my green Wild Willys. As the car took shape I replaced the old pics with new ones.

[netsmithUK]

Hi Sean,

The example you give is a fine example of something to classify under a model number as a project. Some of the most interesting items in the showrooms are where the member has used all 6 pictures to show the different stages of the project.

Cheers

Chris

[RETRO R/C]

SPOT ON MATE !!

This really is great - now all we need is to get all of those used and runner cars out of the NIB and new built sections !!

It is a tough job - however once the "definitions" are made clear to everyone - perhaps there will be some continuity.

Cheers

Darryn

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[ShenUK]

i don't know about you guys but this is how i'd do it

send an Email to all members and put a note on the main site

asking all members to sort out there showrooms and give them a Time, Date, Month to have it done by and if they haven't sorted it by the dead line date then the admin/webmaster deletes the showrooms in question

and thoughs members will then have to sort and redo there showroom thats if they want to keep them

also is it ok to have cars in your showroom that you once owned but no longer do?

Cheers

ShenUK

[netsmithUK]

Hi Shen,

Already done the email bit - maybe you were not a member then? Anyway I think you are right its time to do it again and this time set a deadline.

As for pictures of 'former' cars its a tricky one, but my view is your showroom is to display your collection as it stands not as it was. So if you don't own a car you don't show it (although you could on you details page, if you like it that much) The problem is that a lot of trading is done between members (which is good) but that can mean the same car can end up in several showrooms if you allow it.

Chris.

[Shodog]

I agree with you Chris, some have been abusing the system. A couple of pet peeves.

Why add a car when you don't have a pic.

Having two different bodies on the same chassis isn't two cars. It's one with two bodies.

You shouldn't list the vehicle as NIB and New Built and Runner.

Put in a description about your car. It makes your find more interesting rather than just saying I won it off of Ebay.

This place is growing so big that I fear Chris will run out of space. If everyone cleans up their showrooms, there will be more space for more.

[spice]

I agree with what has been said I am glad this is now being addressed.

My question now is, if one has multiple of the same NIB should one be allowed to display all of them separately and then have their number boosted by this? I own for example 4 Wild Ones and 3 FAVs but find it unfair to list them all separately, I would rather have them all in one picture instead. What is your views on this subject?

Thanks

Daniel

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[ShenUK]

"Having two different bodies on the same chassis isn't two cars. It's one with two bodies."

now i have 2 diffrent chassis that are a like the Fire Dragon & the Thundershot now i was sold a Thundershot with a Fire Dragon body and as i didn't have the right body for my Fire Dragon i swaped them they are two diffrent cars

just thought i'd say

now for having more than one of the same car

can the showroom be alterd so if like spice you have 4 Wild Ones it's one page titled with the cars name and with a number next to it stating how many cars are on in that section for that user and give a max number of pics like it is now for them to show there cars

this might be a lot of work for chris so i'll keep my mouth shut for now lol

what does anyone else think?

ShenUK

[snollan]

If you own more than one of the same car, you should be able to show all of them!! I like look at multiple SS or 3speeds. As far as one car two bodies I agree. For example I have 3 willys that will be compacted into two good ones. I should be allowed to show all my cars.

[netsmithUK]

The basic rule for the showroom is this. It is intended to show off your collection.

If your collection is 27 NIB Strikers - that is fine put them all in each as seperate car I don't see this as artificially bumping up you figures you are just displaying your collection.(you may be asked to prove you have all 27 though and not just 27 pictures of 1 NIB set).

I agree that putting different bodies on the same rolling chassis is also a no no. Thats either one car with a spare body or one car and the body listed as parts.

Problem is I put these things in the small print - but no one ever reads that right? How many of you realise when you signed up you agreed to give me you whole collection after 12 months?

[snollan]

Sure you can have my collection after 12 months....in fact come out to LA to get it too.

[RETRO R/C]

There has been a rather large effort put into making this site as good as it is - I think that users of this site should at least try and abide by some of the classifications that are here......

A NIB kit is NOT a kit that has had the gearbox assembled, some suspension and the body half painted.....to me that is a project - or new built - WITH a description.

We are trying to get all the definitions to be abided by - and hopefully will be adding a more comprehensive "guideline" when you put your photo's into the gallery........if your car is different from the definition in some way - that is what the description is for.

All in all though - most people are doing a great job at displaying their collections.....keep up the great work I say !!

Cheers

Darryn

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[slink]

So does my New Built become a runner the first time it turns a wheel, or do I wait until I "bend" it?!

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[ShenUK]

i was just looking in the showroom and there is no option for parts so how would you list them as other?

if you bend your car then i guess it's then a project ???

Edited by - ShenUK on 22 Sep 2002 14:20:37

[netsmithUK]

This isn't fialised yet but

New Built = exactly that, built from all new parts. With only test runs allowed. As soon as it gets a bump of some sort or exceeds 5 test runs its becomes a 'Runner' - there is nothing to stop you mentioning in your description though how infrequently it has been run for example.

'Parts' are in the drop down menu that lists all the cars - there a bunch of none car items towards the end. You are right that the isn't a classification for the parts though in terms of Runner,New built etc, except possibly for Project or NIB. I'll have a think about this.