THE370Z is Moving to a New Server (starting) on July 18th!!!

AK370Z

YES! THE370Z.com is finally moving to a new server this week. Last few months, I had complaints from members about slow performance and DB errors here and there. But problem got really serious in last couple weeks including a 2 hours downtime one night. I’m very sorry for the slow performance last few weeks and I’d like to personally thank each one of you for your patience.

The server we are moving to is TWICE as powerful and all these DB errors/slow performance should easily be gone once we move to the new server ( :fingers crossed: ). However at the same time, it’s TWICE as expansive. Performance always comes with a price. I could just increase the price of the sponsorship/vendorship or premium membership just like any other ADMIN but I’m not sure I can just do that. It doesn’t feel right. I feel that the premium price of $15 and with decal $20 is a very reasonable amount. If I increase it, I’m afraid I may get less premium members each month : ( (not to mention all the cancellations I already get because the current price being too high ). So I don’t think I’m going to increase the price of the premium. However, I’m totally not ruling out taking some features away (like sig, bigger profile pic, etc) from regular members.

As for vendors, I have NOT increased the price of the sponsorship 1 penny since November 2008! Gas prices went from $1.54 to $4.08! But our rates are still the same since the launch of the site. We have gone though 2 server upgrades but I have NEVER increased the price 1 cent. The reason is that I want my members to have as many vendors or as many resources as they possibly can. I don’t want to hike the price and scare off (small) vendors (or lose vendors). THE370Z was never about money. It’s about providing my members with most resources possible and making this site a ONE STOP forum/site for all thing 370Zs (Zs). I want THE370Z to be superior in EVERY aspect compare to other Z sites. So with that said, vendors, you guys should feel comfortable about staying here at THE370Z and continue to provide BEST products and services to my members. Perhaps you can provide more discounts or group buys as your vendorship price is NOT going to be increased. You can also suggest other vendors that you know about our site. I know how the Motorsports scene and mod markets are in this tough economy. I feel your pain.

I want to keep the prices the same but the same time I don't want THE370Z fund to go down as well. We still need to run this site with a healthy forum fund. So, what I AM planning on doing after the server move is to put a small DONATE link on the top. It’s a Paypal donate link where you can pick money denomination (like $5, $10, $15 etc). Regardless if you’re a member or vendor and you want to help THE370Z with some extra change to cover for the new expansive server (regularly or once), you are more than welcome to do it. I always feel that donation should be from heart. One should never force someone to do it. If you feel that THE370Z has helped you (or your company) in any way and you want to give something back, you can do that by using the donate button (which should be up once the server is moved).

Now back to important server move detail:
Once my server is built and ready (I’m hoping Monday), you guys should expect downtime. The downtimes are usually a. when data is being moved to the new server b. when the nameservers are waiting to be registered on the internet. Moving the data should be done once the server is built and the registration should be at the end. So, if you see that THE370Z is down, DON’T panic. Please come to our sister site THENISMOZ.com. It’s just as friendly as THE370Z . Feel free to register now so that you know where to go during the downtime. Also, if you like to be updated as things progress, you can also become a fan of our FB page The370Z Forum | Facebook . You can always get in touch with me from these two sites.

Again, I’d like to thank you for being a part of this forum. Without your help and support, THE370Z would not be where it is now. THANK YOU . Server moves are ALWAYS painful. During last server move, I think I slept 4 hours in 72 hours and barely ate anything because of the stress. Hopefully this time it's gonna be easier (which I highly doubt as our member base and post/thread count etc has DOUBLED! I'll keep my fingers crossed )

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SP00LN

Awesome! I can respect ^^ that. Look for a new premium member...

Ps. Thanks for the upgrade

XwChriswX

Awesome! Can't wait to move into the new building. Are you sure the new OG Conference Room is going to be ready? I'm gonna go ahead and tell you now, I'm taking my old chair with me!


Great news AK!

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Please don't bring the erps furniture.


AK, Thanks for the Long awaited Announcement.

I know most of the regulars and new members will appreciate it.

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This is PROFILING

b1adesofcha0s

You can't get rid of the Shado erps, they are everywhere.....EVERYWHERE!!!

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Jamaica

Great News. I like what you said about now raising the price. Vendors should do more group buys.

frost

Vendors should do more deals specifically for premium members to encourage the freeloaders non-prem members to upgrade.

antennahead

You never cease to amaze me bro

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Footloose301

Strongly agree!

I know vendors do the best they can and try to help premiums but it's like $3 off a $100 purchase which means I just won't get two double cheeseburgers one day....

If they put a larger gap in pricing between their deals for premiums vs non-premiums, then the "non-premiums" would sign up. So that part would be still $97 for premiums and like $115 for non premiums. Obviously that $115 part is still a deal because Nissan would charge $7,645.17 for that same part.

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SPOHN

That being the case AK you have my word that I'll donate something monthly. I love this place.

Sorry it's been stressful to ya. Mad props.

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Arkaine

Really glad to hear this, hating the DB errors!

I will definitely become a premium member now for all the hard work and dedication!

98intrigue

I've been getting alot of DB errors, so I'm glad to hear of the change. Thanks AK!

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