User talk:Sfoskett

Hello there Sfoskett, welcome to Wikipedia!. I hope you like the place and decide to stay. If you ever need editing help visit Wikipedia:How does one edit a page or how to format them visit our manual of style. Experiment at Wikipedia:Sandbox. If you need pointers on how we title pages visit Wikipedia:Naming conventions. If you have any other questions about the project then check out Wikipedia:Help, add a question to the Help desk or leave a note on my talk page. Happy editing! moink 18:51, 16 Jun 2004 (UTC)

Days of Our Lives

I've changed Andrea Hall to Andrea Hall Gengler on the DAYS page as she is referred to by the married name more often in soap periodicals. Do you watch soaps? We could use lots of help on the soap pages. Mike H 02:36, Jul 14, 2004 (UTC)

Platform

You are linking to platform from the car articles you are creating. Platform is a disambiguation page, so it would be better to link to a more specific article. Platform suggests automobile platform. Note that you can write [[automobile platform|platform]] if the "automobile" part doesn't fit into the sentense. Keep up the good work. Thue | talk 22:47, 22 Jul 2004 (UTC)

Category:Automotive Technologies

I'm moving everything from Category:Automotive Technologies to Category:Automotive technologies. Second and subsequent words should not be capitalised in article titles (including categories) according to Wikipedia naming conventions. —Morven 21:38, Jul 26, 2004 (UTC)

Thanks! I've been appreciating your automobile articles too -- there's a lot to cover ... —Morven 07:24, Jul 27, 2004 (UTC)

Love the Ford platform articles! I hope to contribute a lot to them when I have a chance (like when I'm back in school and not working all the time).

In the meantime thought I'd give some pointers on missing platforms, like the new T5 SUV platform being used by Land Rover for the new Discovery LR3 and the upcomming Range Rover Sport (and probably the next-gen Range Rover as well). There's also the Australian Falcon platform (under the Falcon, it's deritives, and the Territory) - not sure what it's called. -- stewacide

New category for automotive superlatives

Since your specialty is automobile platforms, I've come up with an idea for the List of automotive superlatives that I could use your help with.

The category would be biggest number of bodyworks per platform, with a subcategory for biggest number of bodyworks per platform in the same brand name (not just model name). Restylings or model name changes don't count, and neither does rebranding (on boxy american models of the late 70's and 80's, that rule would have to be bent a little, off course - for truck bodies it would be tricky).

Eg for the category

Fiat Group Tipo 2 (1988-2004+): 19

3dr Alfa Romeo 145 (hatchback)

5dr Alfa Romeo 146 (hatchback)

4dr Alfa Romeo 155 (sedan)

2dr Alfa Romeo GTV (coupe)

2dr Alfa Romeo Spider (roadster)

3dr Fiat Tipo (hatchback)

5dr Fiat Tipo (hatchback)

4dr Fiat Tempra (sedan)

4dr Fiat Tempra Weekend (estate)

3dr Fiat Coupé (coupe)

3dr Fiat Bravo (hatchback, Tipo replacement)

5dr Fiat Brava (hatchback, Tipo replacement)

4dr Fiat Marea (sedan, Tempra replacement)

4dr Fiat Marea Weekend (estate, Tempra Weekend replacement)

3dr Lancia Delta HPE (hatchback)

5dr Lancia Delta (hatchback)

4dr Lancia Dedra (sedan)

4dr Lancia Lybra (sedan, Dedra replacement)

4dr Lancia Lybra SW (wagon)

Eg for the subcategory:

Renault Megane Mk. I (1996-2003): 7

3dr Sport Hatch

5dr Hatchback

4dr Sedan

5dr Break (wagon)

2dr Convertible

5dr Scénic (minivan)

5dr Scénic RX4 (SUV)

Eventually, I'd like to create a list of automotive platforms, that would include years in use and list of models/bodyworks on that platform.

What do you think? --Pc13 23:42, 13 Aug 2004 (UTC)

Automobile categories

Hi Sfoskett - I don't contribute car articles (planes keep me busy enough), but I try to help out with categorisation of what I see coming through "New articles". Having tagged more than a few cars, I'm thinking that "Category:Porsche automobiles", under "Category:Porsche" makes more sense than either "Category:Porsche vehicles" (that would include tractors, tanks, and bicycles) or creating an un-neccessary tier of categorisation by having "Category:Porsche automobiles" and "Category:Porsche tractors" both point to "Category:Porsche vehicles" and having that under "Category:Porsche". Would you object to me doing a re-organisation along these lines? --Rlandmann 04:05, 20 Aug 2004 (UTC)

Pontiac J2000

Hi Sfoskett: not sure what happened here. I thought I'd give your Pontiac J2000 page a nip–tuck as you had 'Category:Pontiac vehicles#J2000' instead of '|J2000' so it wouldn't list properly under 'Pontiac vehicles' under J. After I made the edit, the line disappeared altogether. And my edit doesn't show up in the history—according to that, I deleted the line. Just wanted to let you know I didn't, and it's likely a Wiki glitch—you may know a way around it. Stombs 00:22, Aug 24, 2004 (UTC)

Funny, it's there now. Whatever the problem was has fixed itself. Sorry to have bothered you. Stombs 14:39, Aug 24, 2004 (UTC)

Why so MANY capitals?

Why do you use so many capitals in articles you've been creating? It almost seems as if you're capitalizing words just because they appear in article titles? Michael Hardy 17:22, 1 Sep 2004 (UTC)

You Asked About My Capitalization. I'm Not Sure What You Mean Exactly... PERhaps yOU CouLd Give Me a Link? *hahaha* No, seriously, I don't want to be randomly capitalizing stuff. Please point out where I did and I'll cut it out. Thanks!--SFoskett 19:03, Sep 1, 2004 (UTC)

Storage area network and fibre channel are articles I recently moved, as are some to which they link. I don't remember which among them you originated. Michael Hardy 19:09, 1 Sep 2004 (UTC)

Metric units and non-breaking spaces

Hi

Thanks for your message on my talk page. I agree that non-breaking space looks better for the reader. Your request seems reasonable to me. My first priority is to add metric units. If I can remember, and it does not slow me down, I will certainly consider adding them. I can't promise any particular level of implementation because it is a much lower priority for me. I hope that is an acceptable response.

Adding non-breaking spaces to units may be suitable for bot assistance. What do you think?

Thanks for the prompting. I learn a lot from what other editors say.

I would also like to request that you consider adding metric units, even if it is a low priority for you. The google converter is a great tool for this task.

Keep up the good work Bobblewik (talk) 08:59, 9 Sep 2004 (UTC)

Linking to categories

I changed the links because:

They were red - the categories are not populated and had no description. Red links are not appropriate for the "See also" section.
Links to categories are bad practice, better to add the article to the category directly.
I feel its dubious to try and use categories for this. The category would be of extremely low value. Try writing up a List of cars by size.

-- Netoholic @ 15:00, 10 Sep 2004 (UTC)

I see no discussion about car-size categories at Wikipedia:WikiProject Automobiles/Categorization. Perhaps this issue should be brought up there.

Main article inclusion in a similarly named category is appropriate in many cases. Ford Motor Company is in Category:Ford, for instance. -- Netoholic @ 15:37, 10 Sep 2004 (UTC)

Why link to Category:Ford vehicles in the main Ford article when List of Ford vehicles is so much better, informative, and printable? Categorization is a Wikipedia construct should not be directly linked from a "See also". If it's important enough, than a List of X article is so much better stylistically. This is not about "standard" or "policy" per se, just good writing.

If you want to see something in writing that supports this, read Wikipedia:Manual of Style#"See also" and "Related topics" sections, which describes using that section to link to articles, and no mention of categories as being prefered. -- Netoholic @ 15:54, 10 Sep 2004 (UTC)

Engine displacements

I do see your point; I thought, in haste, you were just giving an identical value in both litres and cubic centimetres. Most manufacturers give a "nominal" displacement that is not at all accurate (and generally rounded up). This happened in American measurements too; the Ford 427 FE-series engine is actually of approximately 425 cubic inches. Parenthetically, I always thought it wierd that that NASCAR 427 cubic inch displacement limit was a metric limit: 7 litres.

Mazda MX-6 class

(I was the anon. user who edited the Mazda articles... Got a username now). I figured if Honda Prelude was good enough to be a Sportscar, then the MX-6 is too, since they were in direct competition in content, capabilities, and price range.

GM 3800 Engine

You're very welcome on the last edits. I didn't know anything much about this engine either, until I bought the one pictured. It's one running little powerplant! It's had such a long and varied history that there's still plenty to be added to the article, I think. RivGuySC 14:44, 24 Sep 2004 (UTC)

Rotary timeline

Sfoskett, just want to say great work on the rotary timeline! I mentioned it elsewhere but can't find the earlier comment … Anyway, it is fantastic! Stombs 10:24, Nov 5, 2004 (UTC)

I have a comment about the timeline. I definitely like the concept, but it seems a little inconsistent. You have years going across the top, and model names down the side. So far, so good. But in the middle of the table, you have a mix of model names, engine codes, and platform codes (and links to different types of articles). I think maybe you (or someone else) added the top three rows after the rest of the table, which seems to be referring only to the engines, except for the RX-7. Rlobkovsky 05:47, 7 Dec 2004 (UTC)

Mazda Xedos 6

No, I don't have one myself -- all of my info comes from material I've found on the web. I don't know, I could be more resourceful than average in looking for this info, or not :). But I've been interested in it for a while, since it's closely related to my car, but a more luxurious European version :). By the way, I've accumulated some info on Mazda platforms -- I'll be updating the pages as soon as I get some time. Rlobkovsky 06:45, 11 Nov 2004 (UTC)

Subaru VINs

As you probably guessed you were my inspiration for creating that article. I had found the VIN info recently and decided to follow your example when I saw your Ford list. Thanks. Mdchachi|Talk 20:42, 12 Nov 2004 (UTC)

Redirect you created at "Xk6"

Hi, you created a redirect from Xk6 to Jaguar XJ6 engine, but there is currently no article at Jaguar XJ6 engine. (It may have been deleted since the redirect was created.) Wikipedia policy is to get rid of redirects to non-existent pages, and someone listed Xk6 on WP:RfD If you want the redirect to stay, you will need to create something at Jaguar XJ6 engine (even a stub will do), or else the redirect will go away. If you do create the target, you don't have to do anything on WP:RfD (we'll eventually notice the target is there), but if you do, just delete the entry for Xk6. Thanks! Noel (talk) 03:27, 29 Nov 2004 (UTC)

Article Licensing

Hi, I've started the Free the Rambot Articles Project which has the goals of getting users to multi-license all of their contributions that they've made to...

...all U.S. state, county, and city articles...
...all articles...

using the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike (CC-by-sa) version 1.0 and 2.0 Licenses or into the public domain if they prefer. The CC-by-sa license is a true free documentation license that is similar to the GFDL (which every contribution made to Wikipedia is licensed under), but it allows other projects, such as WikiTravel, to use our articles (See the Multi-licensing Guide for more information). Since you are among the top 1000 most active Wikipedians, I was wondering if you would be willing to multi-license all of your contributions or at minimum those on the geographic articles.

To allow us to track those users who muli-license their contributions, many users copy and paste the {{DualLicenseWithCC-BySA-Dual}} template (or {{MultiLicensePD}} for public domain) into their user page, but there are other templates for other options at Template messages/User namespace. The following examples could also copied and pasted into your user page:

Option 1

I agree to [[Wikipedia:Multi-licensing|multi-license]] all my contributions, with the exception of my user pages, as described below:

OR

Option 2

I agree to [[Wikipedia:Multi-licensing|multi-license]] all my contributions to any [[U.S. state]], county, or city article as described below:

Or if you wanted to place your work into the public domain, you could replace {{DualLicenseWithCC-BySA-Dual}} with {{MultiLicensePD}}. If you only prefer using the GFDL, I would like to know that too. Please let me know at my talk page what you think. -- Ram-Man 17:28, Nov 29, 2004 (UTC)

Lada Niva engine displacement values

I'm curious as to an edit you made to Lada Niva. You changed instances of "liter" to " L". I'm not decrying the edit, I just don't understand why you didn't use "<space>L". TimothyPilgrim 18:58, Dec 7, 2004 (UTC)

Line breaks. Yes, I get it now. A space could result in the unit being located on the next line while the value remains on the line above. Good idea, I'll try to use it too, thanks. TimothyPilgrim 19:47, Dec 7, 2004 (UTC)

Hi Sfoskett: I feel I'm being a real meanie as it's the second of your edits I've been a bit curious about. Why change at all—in my work I was always told that we should leave it as 'liter' or 'litre' in text? I'm told in typesetting convention, the only time we should use the 'L' is when we can typographically set the script letter—but if it's in the same font, 'L' shouldn't be used. I know it's a pedantic thing but I would personally feel more comfortable with the full word, linebreak or not. Stombs 10:36, Dec 8, 2004 (UTC)

Hi Sfoskett: Thank you for explaining the SI units—yes, that does make total sense to me. I guess if we use cm³ or kW then L is wholly consistent with that. Glad you didn't think I was picking on you! :) Stombs 11:22, Dec 9, 2004 (UTC)

In fact, I agree with you so much I have begun doing it … Stombs 04:05, Dec 10, 2004 (UTC)

En and em dashes

Hi Sfoskett: Your least favourite fellow Wikipedian here again. Good job on the Mazda boxes and loved your work on the B-Series. I noticed something tiny—this might not be your doing but maybe we can tackle these together when we're going through Wikipedia. I noticed a few year periods where a spaced em dash has been used (e.g. 1994 — 1997). The en dash (–) is usually used for the word 'to' and is unspaced between numbers (e.g. 1994–1997 or 1994–7); the em dash (technically, it should be used unspaced) is used to separate sentence clauses. I know, it's another pedantic thing. I've changed a few where I've found them in B-Series and Roadpacer. Stombs 22:30, Dec 10, 2004 (UTC)

Honda B20A

Your contribution to Honda B engine states that the B20A/Z motors are not considered part of the B-series, because they cannot interchange parts with the other members of the B-series. However, I believe this is a misstatement. In fact, at least one of the B20 motors from the Honda CR-V is essentially identical to the B18B from the Acura Integra LS, but with a slightly larger bore. All parts which are usually interchangeable among the smaller B-series motors, such as cams, valvetrain and valve cover, shortblocks, heads, and transmissions, etc., are just as interchangeable with the B20 (with one exception, in that adding a VTEC head to the B20 requires boring oil passages in the B20 block to supply the oil-pressure-activated VTEC mechanism, but this is also equally required for the B18B by virtue of being a non-VTEC model).

Therefore, I propose to edit the Honda B engine article to reflect this; however, I wanted to inform you of my intention before doing so, since you made the latest significant contribution to the article.

I goofed. After reading the article again, it appears you wrote that only the B20A (but not the B20B and B20Z) is considered separate from the B-series. My apologies.

--Ryanaxp 19:33, Dec 22, 2004 (UTC)

Opel Astra

Thank you for reverting the overwriting on the Astra page from our mystery 213.122.x.x writer. Not sure what this chap is playing at with his factual errors, overwrites and the like. Stombs 04:35, Jan 2, 2005 (UTC)

ARO, not "Auto Romania"

The brand name is "ARO", not "Auto Romania", just like "FIAT" is FIAT, not "Fabrica Italiana di Automobili Torino"... Dmaftei 21:18, Jan 7, 2005 (UTC)

Good going!

Well spotted on the Cross Lander—I only learned about the Brazilian spin-off a few weeks ago. Plus I enjoyed your R&T reference at the Toyota Corolla page. Stombs 10:14, Jan 9, 2005 (UTC)

You're right, it isn't 1990

When I inserted the Ford Activa image, I copied the template from the Ford Laser site, and forgot to amend the '1990'. Mea culpa. Quiensabe 00:47, Jan 10, 2004

GM or Opel?

The reason behind using the name 'General Motors' rather than 'Opel' is because of the multitude of GM brand names. Strictly speaking the Corsa, Astra, Vectra, et al are Opel designs (Vauxhall's R&D having been merged with Opel's in 1978) but in places like Australia and Brazil, where the Opel name is unknown, they are called Holdens and Chevrolets and are regarded as such - in the case of Australia, the Astra and Vectra fared better than the rebadged Toyotas they replaced. The Astra is a bit tricky because Opel didn't use that name until 1991, and the Astra hatchback in South Africa kept the Kadett name. Quiensabe 00:56, Jan 10, 2005

I saw your discussion with Stombs about this on General Motors Vectra. If Opel Vectra is to be the default page, fine, but the pictures of Opel-badged cars should be given more prominence, as the page does took too 'Holden-centric'- even 'Kiwi Holden-centric'. The Holden-badged Vectra in NZ pictured at the top would not be recognised by most people in Australia, who would never have seen that mocel locally.

Quiensabe 15:04, Jan 21, 2005

Mazda lead for you

Hi Sfoskett: I saw an odd car today that you might have already added: a Suzuki Escudo with a Mazda badge. It was obviously a second-hand Japanese import, and it made me do a double-take. I know Mazda (especially Autozam) sold plenty of Suzukis, but the Vitara—specifically this, a five-door—was a surprise to me. It might be a lead for you. Sorry, I didn't see the model name—it wasn't visible on the car that drove by. Stombs 12:05, Jan 19, 2005 (UTC)

Just in case you haven't found out yet, that Mazda-badged Vitara was known as the Levante. It was available only in Japan in the mid to late 90s and was powered by the Mazda 2.0 L V6 engine. --Pc13 16:28, 24 Feb 2005 (UTC)

Duratec 35

You are obviously well informed on many Ford engine issues. There is another expansion of Curatec 35 getting started for Cleveland #1. Also I am hearing problems with Bharat cranks... just gossip. Thought you might like to cross check sources.....--Pmeisel 02:34, 1 Feb 2005 (UTC)

GM Gamma platform confusion

You have contribute some information regarding GM DAT involvement in developing the new GM Gamma platform, but I've found that various sources say it is joint responsibility of Opel AG and Fiat, as stated in Fiat Punto bit contributed by User:Neuropedia. Should we resolve this through Talk:GM Gamma platform or some other means? --DmitryKo 23:14, 6 Feb 2005 (UTC)

actually...

actually milkmandan has. Although he told me it wasn't mandatory. I'm including the copyright notice on the ones I know have one. The rest are just public domain-type free images taken off websites (where I recognize them). But thanks for the welcome. Still, I plan on contributing as much as possible, mostly in car pictures and info.

still forgetting about the tildes...

Diego440 04:10, 14 Feb 2005 (UTC)

New WK?

I noticed your pictures on the Jeep Grand Cherokee page—did you get a new toy? :) --Milkmandan 03:29, 2005 Feb 15 (UTC)

Image:Audi A2.jpg

Hi Sfoskett, just wanted to let you know that I uploaded Image:Audi A2.jpg to the wikimedia commons (http://commons.wikimedia.org/Image:Audi_A2.jpg). Kind regards, Ciceronl 22:38, 15 Feb 2005 (UTC)

Pictures in the box

Excuse my ignorance, but when putting pictures inside the information boxes, as you said before, where exactly must they be placed? Meaning, when you open the page for editing, like it or not, there's a huge amount of text and no real place saying "put image here", so I just wanted to know if you coulc give me a pointer there? Thanks.

Diego440 07:38, 16 Feb 2005 (UTC)

quick quiestion

I've noticed you're more or less the Mazda-man here. I was wondering if you had any pictures of the RX-whichever that aren't on the pages. It doesn't matter if they're copyrighted, as they're for my personal car picture collection, which is already at 5000+ images. Thanks,

Diego440 16:42, 16 Feb 2005 (UTC)

Saab 9000

So what engine DID the 9000 use if not the Triumph/Saab Slant-4? Did Saab have another straight-4? --SFoskett 21:08, Feb 28, 2005 (UTC)

Ok, it used the SAAB slant-4. The SAAB B and H engines may be derived from the Triumph engine, but they are far from simmilar. I see that the article on the Triumpg slant-4 also covers the SAAB B and H engines. I would suggest that the article is split into three articles, one for each engine. // Liftarn

Stutz Motor Company

Great work on the Stutz page, SFoskett! Nothing to add from me—I only knew the late 1970s and early 1980s models, which you covered. Stombs 22:57, Mar 5, 2005 (UTC)

Cosmo images

Heyo- I ran across the image you put up for the Mazda Cosmo—that's great! I wish I had thought of that for other car pages that really need photos.

In any event, though, it looks like we're saved. I've been spending more and more time cleaning things up over at the Japanese Wikipedia, and I ran across a bunch of Mazda photos that Taisyo uploaded there. I've since dumped them into the commons, and they're ready to use.

It looks like the Car article at the commons is fairly active. Arpingstone, in particular, seems to be linking his shots there. I'm doing so in the future, as well.

Anyway, that's about all. I'm moving the Wankel shots over now, and will be linking them in accordingly. There is, in particular, a great shot of a sliced-open rotor. --Milkmandan 05:16, 2005 Mar 8 (UTC)

Here's another one you may find kitschy: the Mazda head office building, presumably somewhere in Japan. --Milkmandan 05:40, 2005 Mar 8 (UTC)

Damn, they are different—I thought they were the same car. I'm going to move the image _2 image later tonight, when I get a chance (and I'll update the Cosmo page accordingly). Can you tell what the exact vintage of the car in Image:1967 mazda cosmo sport 2.jpg is? "Series 1"? "Early model"? I'd like to name the picture correctly. Thanks! --Milkmandan 22:31, 2005 Mar 8 (UTC)

Sports Car International

Response on my user page. TimothyPilgrim 13:40, Mar 8, 2005 (UTC)

I've added the lists for the 1990s and the top sports cars of all time according to SCI. May I suggest also including the writer's lists to show the differences? TimothyPilgrim 14:31, Mar 12, 2005 (UTC)

Gasoline Direct Injection Engine

I just started an article on Gasoline Direct Injection Engine. I believe u can add some value to it. Thanx in advance. Gaurav1146 10:42, 14 Mar 2005 (UTC)

New Coupe de Ville picture

File:1992 Cadillac Coupe de Ville.jpg

Is the ID on this solid? The fender skirts seem to indicate that it's an even rarer Fleetwood coupe. RivGuySC 19:54, 2 Apr 2005 (UTC)