New Look BRISKODA

***ColinD*** · 11-10-2008, 10:23

As an incremental updated to our last theme update, Alex Pinner has put a considerable amount of work into updating the theme of the site to provide a unified look.

I'd like to thank Alex for this work as it's painfully time consuming.

Now it's over to you the members to help Alex. The theme is available for testing via the style selector right down at the bottom of each page. Take a moment to locate it, then swap to the new style. You can swap back!

Should you notice any issues, please post them here in a constructive way, provide as much information as you can as to what caused the issue, perhaps what web browser you're using and so on.

We'll be using this style as the default with further personalisation to follow; I know some crave darkness, I can understand this.

So please, thanks to Alex and let the constructive feedback begin...

yegnold · 11-10-2008, 10:39

I really like it, my one suggestion would be that the lighter green is perhaps a little too light for my taste. That's the only thing I dislike about it, though!

***ColinD*** · 11-10-2008, 10:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by yegnold

I really like it, my one suggestion would be that the lighter green is perhaps a little too light for my taste. That's the only thing I dislike about it, though!

The page background I take it?

If so, then that's part of the personalisation coming in a bit

oilburninnut · 11-10-2008, 11:04

no complaints from me,it looks great

yegnold · 11-10-2008, 11:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by ColinD

The page background I take it?

If so, then that's part of the personalisation coming in a bit

Nope, just for example the heading across the top of the page that contains "Pronounced "bris-skoda"" etc...

For the record I really like the green across the very top and across the top of the individual posts.

yegnold · 11-10-2008, 11:19

Additionally, it would be really nice if the top level navigation highlighted depending on what section you're in. Ie when you're reading this thread the "forums" tab would display in it's :hover state

apinner · 11-10-2008, 11:24

Hi Guys, Just a bit of background information, the colour and style is roughly based around the current skoda.co.uk website, if you dont believe me have a look

Freedom members your custom links are now located under the quick links menu at the top of every page.

Again, any constructive feedback is welcomed and we will do all that we can to improve things and polish things off.

apinner · 11-10-2008, 11:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by yegnold

Additionally, it would be really nice if the top level navigation highlighted depending on what section you're in. Ie when you're reading this thread the "forums" tab would display in it's :hover state

That is already on the cards in my head, just needs a bit of jiggery pokery to the menu and it should work.

oilburninnut · 11-10-2008, 11:49

just a small problem found,whn i go into view user profile,and select view all statistics,all the view post options etc come up in a window which seems to overlap other stuff on the page,i'm not altogether sure if it is suposed to happen like that,but just looks like a glitch.

apinner · 11-10-2008, 11:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by oilburninnut

just a small problem found,whn i go into view user profile,and select view all statistics,all the view post options etc come up in a window which seems to overlap other stuff on the page,i'm not altogether sure if it is suposed to happen like that,but just looks like a glitch.

Nope, its not supposed to do that at all, will look into it. Cheers

Babs · 11-10-2008, 12:13

I like it

BG is a bit too "mint green" though

Mort · 11-10-2008, 12:17

It's nice. It's just... very green. At least with the grey/blue we have you can look at it for a long time. The green tends to burn into my eyes after a short while. Might just be me though.

Babs · 11-10-2008, 12:19

I'm very sensitive to blue light, and I can't focus on bright blue (which really helped while working back stage at the theatre....)

Fezboy · 11-10-2008, 12:24

Yes it's look good

apinner · 11-10-2008, 12:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mort

It's nice. It's just... very green. At least with the grey/blue we have you can look at it for a long time. The green tends to burn into my eyes after a short while. Might just be me though.

You will get used to it

, the green has been toned down several times already. We dont want to head back in the direction of the old briskoda swamp green. Give it a chance and use it for a few days and if your like me you will come to hate the old grey and blue its so dull! Or.... maybe not

S41NT · 11-10-2008, 12:45

I like it

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If only Skoda left the calipers green on the octy vRS....

Shifty · 11-10-2008, 12:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by apinner

You will get used to it

, the green has been toned down several times already. We dont want to head back in the direction of the old briskoda swamp green. Give it a chance and use it for a few days and if your like me you will come to hate the old grey and blue its so dull! Or.... maybe not

Gotta say fella - nice work! Looks great, had a good browse around, and I instantly like it. It has much more of a Skoda feel to it now. Well done.

damo :-) · 11-10-2008, 13:11

Wow! really like it

Many thanks to apinner for all the hard work, its very much appreciated

Cheers

Damian

Glider · 11-10-2008, 13:32

Looks good at first glance, keep up the good work.

cjb · 11-10-2008, 14:30

It looks smart.The lightest green is a little bright maybe, but I'll see how it goes. Thanks for all the hard work.

Basil · 11-10-2008, 14:33

Really appreciate the hard work, thanks guys.

Very excited about the dark background - far easier to read inverse font or dark background, and I seem to be getting along in years.......

Cheers

Bas

Lady Elanore · 11-10-2008, 14:37

Wow that is one bright page. For me the green is a little overpowering especially the light green, but the Post text is so much easier to read on a high res monitor

. Overall I like it as much as the old one, so probably that means I like it more, as I am comfortable with the old style. Good effort + thanks for all the hard work

Mater · 11-10-2008, 14:45

Love the changes as it makes it more Armyfied for me

Carl

gilesk · 11-10-2008, 14:56

Great work , a leap forward !

fatty5000 · 11-10-2008, 15:32

Nice looking

Although I am colour blind so it may look awful

One little issue issues.JPG

11-10-2008, 10:23	#1
*ColinD* Site owner Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hill & Mountains of North Wales Posts: 10,334 Members Car: Roomster Scout Images: 3 Thanks: 30 Thanked 177 Times in 82 Posts	New Look BRISKODA As an incremental updated to our last theme update, Alex Pinner has put a considerable amount of work into updating the theme of the site to provide a unified look. I'd like to thank Alex for this work as it's painfully time consuming. Now it's over to you the members to help Alex. The theme is available for testing via the style selector right down at the bottom of each page. Take a moment to locate it, then swap to the new style. You can swap back! Should you notice any issues, please post them here in a constructive way, provide as much information as you can as to what caused the issue, perhaps what web browser you're using and so on. We'll be using this style as the default with further personalisation to follow; I know some crave darkness, I can understand this. So please, thanks to Alex and let the constructive feedback begin... __________________ ColinD 1.9 Scout Roomster - Standard www.BRISKODA.net :: Site Owner E-Mail : webmaster at briskoda dot net Got a comment to make about the site? Please feel free to use the feedback form here, we welcome your views.

11-10-2008, 11:04	#4
oilburninnut Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,748 Members Car: vrs sse Thanks: 189 Thanked 144 Times in 136 Posts	Re: New Look BRISKODA no complaints from me,it looks great __________________ Gary www.dogboxmedia.co.uk

11-10-2008, 11:24	#7
apinner f.f.f..freezing Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Grimsby Posts: 2,085 Members Car: Mk1 Octavia vRS Images: 8 Thanks: 68 Thanked 135 Times in 70 Posts	Re: New Look BRISKODA Hi Guys, Just a bit of background information, the colour and style is roughly based around the current skoda.co.uk website, if you dont believe me have a look Freedom members your custom links are now located under the quick links menu at the top of every page. Again, any constructive feedback is welcomed and we will do all that we can to improve things and polish things off. __________________ . Alex . Briskoda.net Blog

11-10-2008, 11:49	#9
oilburninnut Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,748 Members Car: vrs sse Thanks: 189 Thanked 144 Times in 136 Posts	Re: New Look BRISKODA just a small problem found,whn i go into view user profile,and select view all statistics,all the view post options etc come up in a window which seems to overlap other stuff on the page,i'm not altogether sure if it is suposed to happen like that,but just looks like a glitch. __________________ Gary www.dogboxmedia.co.uk

11-10-2008, 12:13	#11
Babs Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Preston Posts: 4,224 Members Car: Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 16v Comfort Thanks: 220 Thanked 141 Times in 125 Posts	Re: New Look BRISKODA I like it BG is a bit too "mint green" though __________________ - Andrew In need of a new car, post your suggestions here!

11-10-2008, 12:17	#12
Mort Broom Broom! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Derby, England Posts: 1,448 Members Car: Fabia vRS (red '03) Thanks: 9 Thanked 47 Times in 45 Posts	Re: New Look BRISKODA It's nice. It's just... very green. At least with the grey/blue we have you can look at it for a long time. The green tends to burn into my eyes after a short while. Might just be me though. __________________ Fabia v/RS, in Red. Green filter & Cupra Intake, TT brakes, Josh's Sumpguard, Jabba ARB, MOMO strut brace, Powdercoated alloys. KW v1's next...

11-10-2008, 12:19	#13
Babs Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Preston Posts: 4,224 Members Car: Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 16v Comfort Thanks: 220 Thanked 141 Times in 125 Posts	Re: New Look BRISKODA I'm very sensitive to blue light, and I can't focus on bright blue (which really helped while working back stage at the theatre....) __________________ - Andrew In need of a new car, post your suggestions here!

11-10-2008, 12:24	#14
Fezboy Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Watford Posts: 2,570 Members Car: Mondeo 2.2TDCI Thanks: 23 Thanked 124 Times in 118 Posts	Re: New Look BRISKODA Yes it's look good __________________ Octavia VRs *SOLD* The futures smokey! The futures diesel

11-10-2008, 12:45	#16
S41NT Re-Skoda'd Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 432 Members Car: Octavia VRS Thanks: 32 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts	Re: New Look BRISKODA I like it. If only Skoda left the calipers green on the octy vRS.... __________________ Present: Octavia II vRS Diesel 170 CR, Race Blue. Gone but not forgotten: Fabia vRS, Black,OEM Armrest, OEM Front&Rear CupHolders, OctyII vRS Badge Central.

11-10-2008, 13:11	#18
damo :-) A Nice Guy Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 750 Members Car: Octy MK2 2.0PD 140 Sport Images: 6 Thanks: 97 Thanked 45 Times in 44 Posts	Re: New Look BRISKODA Wow! really like it Many thanks to apinner for all the hard work, its very much appreciated Cheers Damian __________________

11-10-2008, 13:32	#19
Glider Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 2,445 Members Car: Thanks: 5 Thanked 49 Times in 30 Posts	Re: New Look BRISKODA Looks good at first glance, keep up the good work.

11-10-2008, 14:30	#20
cjb Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Walsall Posts: 1,930 Members Car: Leon TDI DSG or Lupo 16v Sport Thanks: 114 Thanked 131 Times in 126 Posts	Re: New Look BRISKODA It looks smart.The lightest green is a little bright maybe, but I'll see how it goes. Thanks for all the hard work. __________________ -- Chris ---------------------------------------------------- The Devil may care, but I don't mind.

11-10-2008, 14:33	#21
Basil Hardcore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bahrain Posts: 3,357 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 209 Thanked 201 Times in 158 Posts	Re: New Look BRISKODA Really appreciate the hard work, thanks guys. Very excited about the dark background - far easier to read inverse font or dark background, and I seem to be getting along in years....... Cheers Bas __________________ Fab vRS - Black Magic - PD160 intake - Forge FMIC - colour coded front grille -SLC Splitter - K&N Airfilter -SEAT Strutbrace - Jabba ARB - IC Waterspray (need to wire it in!) - 312mm TT brakes - Eibach Springs - Skoda Reversing sensors - Devonutopia Tuning (tm) Custom Exhaust (2 1/4" straight pipe) - Short shifter mod- 5 brake light mod - Helix Steel SMF + Organic Clutch + pressure plate - Peloquin LSD - TD stage 2 Hybrid - Washbrook remapped ECU - Uprated injectors - Cupra bushes -Poly-filled dogbone - Allard racepipe - Pirelli Dragons - Forge Rear Strutbrace - DIY SS upper boostpipe delete -Koni FSD's - elephant pipe CCV mod

11-10-2008, 14:37	#22
Lady Elanore Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 11,148 Members Car: . Thanks: 222 Thanked 231 Times in 140 Posts	Re: New Look BRISKODA Wow that is one bright page. For me the green is a little overpowering especially the light green, but the Post text is so much easier to read on a high res monitor. Overall I like it as much as the old one, so probably that means I like it more, as I am comfortable with the old style. Good effort + thanks for all the hard work

11-10-2008, 14:45	#23
Mater The Stig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Folkestone Posts: 1,228 Members Car: Race Blue vRS TFSI Hatch Thanks: 62 Thanked 63 Times in 47 Posts	Re: New Look BRISKODA Love the changes as it makes it more Armyfied for me Carl __________________ "And when he gets to heaven to Saint Peter he will tell... One more Soldier reporting Sir... I've served my time in Hell" Mods done so far : Revo Stge 2, Forge Adjustable Spacer, Forge Diverter Valve, Miltek CBE, Evoms, Stu's Cruise , Autotech Fuel Pump, Xenons Upgrade, Koni FSD, Eibach Springs, Forge Short Shifter, VF Torque Arm Insert, NGK Iridium Plugs, Sachs Clutch & Flywheel, MFD3,S3 Intercooler, Re-Located DV Mods to come: KO4 Conv, LSD, Big Brakes

11-10-2008, 14:56	#24
gilesk MadridBriskodia Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,055 Members Car: Thanks: 18 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	Re: New Look BRISKODA Great work , a leap forward ! __________________ who'd have thought it eh?

11-10-2008, 15:32	#25
fatty5000 Why So Serious Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: "What" ...What ain't no god damn country Posts: 5,798 Members Car: a car Thanks: 286 Thanked 213 Times in 193 Posts	Re: New Look BRISKODA Nice looking Although I am colour blind so it may look awful One little issue issues.JPG __________________