[dancolkate]

A Military forum dedicated to the brave men and woman that serve our beautiful country every day.

[SGTGTO]

Originally Posted by dancolkate

A Military forum dedicated to the brave men and woman that serve our beautiful country every day.

And give them huge discounts on PY purchases, and free parts. LOVE the idea!

[68coupe]

What about a "Those were the good old days!" topic.....Reminiscing about the good times and memories of the past!

[Jack Gifford]

I don't know a good forum title, but at times I want a dialogue about mechanical design subjects which aren't unique to Pontiacs. At present I have two examples-

1) Silent-chain camshaft drives, such as are OE on most pushrod engines. After reading about the advantages of silent-chain (HY-VO and others) on Morse's very informative website, I'm wondering why aftermarket cam drives are all roller-chains. I find it fascinating that silent-chain design exhibits zero (ZERO!) friction during chain bend/unbend.

2) Resilient driveshafts, such as the ISO-TEC line made by MSI for engine dynos- supposedly the most demanding application of any automotive-sized driveshaft. The ISO-TEC shafts are double-tube, with an elastomer between the tubes. To me, it's an intrigueing idea, since I've had 'unsolvable' vibration problems with certain 'big engine/small vehicle' combinations.

Maybe name it "Mechanical Design" forum?

(Thanks in advance- for moving these two discussion topics to the new forum, once you've added it!)

Edit: Looks like I didn't post this in the right place. I saw "...additional topic ideas" and was thinking it said "... additional forum ideas". Don't know where I should post it?

[Jack Gifford]

Our newest moderator was kind enough to read my post, and will be looking into the possibility of a "Mechanical Design" forum. Thanks Bart!

[Jack Gifford]

Originally Posted by pontiac jack

Our newest moderator was kind enough to read my post, and will be looking into the possibility of a "Mechanical Design" forum. Thanks Bart!

So... any consideration for such a forum? (as I suggested in post#33)
Thanks.

[Jack Gifford]

Originally Posted by pontiac jack

I don't know a good forum title, but at times I want a dialogue about mechanical design subjects which aren't unique to Pontiacs...

Maybe name it "Mechanical Design" forum?

Apparently there isn't much interest in such a forum? Nevertheless, I'd still like to see it done, as I repeatedly encounter subjects that I'd like to toss out for discussion which don't "fit" in any existing forum here. Thanks.

[gman26]

1. Maybe a forum showing businesses, services related to cars, that members have used; it can show members' ratings, good/bad comments, etc.

2. List transport services that have been used by members; comments, ratings, etc.

[citydesk175]

1. tools: reccomended or despised
2. Tours: I will be at this show with this car on this date........ Look me up but bring beer.
3. Tours: announcement of an area and a date for a meeting, help arrange specifics.
4. Conference: Rent a hall somewhere, invite participants for classes, seminars & demos and sell table space to vendors.
5. major advice: What should I do with my life? what should I take in college?

6. Blog

[citydesk175]

7. Best Reference material
8. Retirement work
9. Give Keith a thread of his own

[madokie]

how about a transmission and rear axle forum in the TECH area? right now you have to post in pontiac street or suspention forum.also a volunteer forum where people can sign up online to help with inspection,or transport or help salvage old pontiacs in their area.a virtual map can be put up with thumbtacks of every one that signs up,and other members can contact them that way.practical machinist.com does this in antique machinery hauler group forum.