Changes

2010-2011

Updated the repairs section numerous times, latest: 12/1/2011
Cleaned up home page a bit and moved to a new server

2009

New cam sensor repairs page
Updated the news and future PT speculation
info on the Spring Cruise-In
New repairs added
Development back story added

2008

Information on the 2009 PT line
2008 Sunset Boulevard Edition PT Cruiser review / test drive and video!
General coding fixes
ptcruizer.net phased out
New repairs added

2007

2007 PT Cruiser Touring Edition review
Dealer reviews temporarily stopped due to spam; restarted with a spam prevention tool installed; then deleted entirely due to 2,500 spams and just one legitimate posting. Replaced with a static page based on the 171 dealer reviews sent in.
ptcruizer.net moved to a new server

Changes to the PTcruizer.com site: 2002

December 2 - New server...
November 21 - PT Turbo with stick added! Also, we're moving to a new server soon.
November 14 - We deleted the largely unused classifieds to gain some server space for the ongoing forums, and also updated the home page a bit. Volunteer editors/writers would be appreciated.
September 11 - We've updated our PT specifications page with more specs and a comparison to some competitors.
September 9 - Discontinued news updates; they will be available at allpar.com instead for ease of administration.
September 6 - News update.
August 13 - New PT Dream Cruiser. Updated engines page.
August 5 - Updated the news
July 2 - News on the PT Cruiser Turbo pricing and specs released by Chrysler
July 1 - Updated the eight-day cruize and added Dan Gallagher's comments. Removed final Sprinks.
June 21 - News updates.
June 11 - Updated computer codes.
June 8 - News on PT Cruiser turbo production. This site has now been around for roughly two years.
May 26 - Wow, we're really getting long delays between updates now. News on the PT Cruiser GT (turbo).
April 8 - After a long delay caused by extreme work demands, we've added a page on the PT Cruiser Turbo.
March 5 - Added PT Cruisers of Europe page with details on the 1.6 and 2.0 liter engines not available in the United States; updated news
March 3 - News update
March 1 - News update
February 13 - Updated performance, accessories, GT Cruiser pages
February 8 - News update
January 16 - News update
January 8 - News update
January 4 - News update
January 2 - News update

Changes to the PTcruizer.com site: 2001

December 31 - Update to repairs page
December 14 - Accessory page flame kit addition
December 13 - News update
November 30 - Updated the news and repairs page
November 18 - Updated the repairs page, as well as the accessories page and the news again; update the "header 3" style for cleaner appearance; fixed the popup ads.
November 12 - Updated the accessories page and the news
November 10 - New forum software!
November 7 - Updated the news (substantially), and played with the ads again to try to make them less intrusive. New forum software coming!
October 23 - It's a boy, and we updated the news again.
October 11 - Updated the news again. Made the news page faster loading. Fixed a problem with the "about" page.
October 10 - Updated the news
September 25 - Changed the ads on main pages to DoubleClick from a combination of Sprinks and FastClick. Updated the news.
September 12 - Updated the news with several items
September 6 - Reduced advertising content
September 3 - Reduced forum ads
August 28, 17, and 15 - News updates
August 8 - Updated news, changed first page banners for faster loading
August 6 - Updated news
August 1 - Minor update to repairs (hood damage)
July 27 - Updated news
July 22 - Updated news
July 18 - Updated news
July 17 - Shortened header on focused forum for easier reading
July 2 - Updated accessories
June 27 - Updated the results of our talk with Ann Smith; did some revisions to the main index page. Merged the ptcruizers.com server back into ptcruizer.com.
June 21 - Posted the results of our talk with Ann Smith of Chrysler Communications.
June 18 - Trimmed header and footer again. Tuned ban list.
June 16 - Fixed ban list for forums.
June 15 - Shortened the footer, added news.
June 5 - Updated CSX link in the tracking section, at the request of CSX. Updated the news.
June 3 - Moved the chatty board back to the main server, primarily to straighten out profile issues
May 22 - Updated the repairs page; investigating new server options
May 17 - Updated the news and the index page
April 19 - Created news and rumors page
April 15 - Added a picture to the convertible/concepts page, lightened up an existing picture
April 12 - Modified concepts page and fixed photographs
April 11 - PT Cruiser convertible information and photos added
April 4 - Updated the news
Mid-March - Empowered chat room moderators
March 5 - Substantial amount of new information in the drivetrain and suspension section
February 27 - News updated
February 23 - Accessories page updated, news pruned
February 21 - New chat room software added, then removed.
February 13 - New chat room software [temporarily taken off-line for debugging]; updated news; added comment to "about" page.
February 7 - Added to repairs page
February 6 - Added gas cap dangling fix
January 30 - Updated the news
January 23 - Computer fault codes added, with instructions for finding them.
January 20 - More updates to the chat script. Final translation into English.
January 17 - More updates to the chat script
January 14 - Updated the chat script
January 9 - Small "about the PT" updates; small performance update; news update.

2000

December 21 - News update; accessories updated.
December 14 - News update; put dealer review facility into links.
December 7 - Updated index page. Beta version of dealer review facility added.
December 5 - Added poll for PT Cruiser meets.
November 28 - Substantial updates to the performance and repair sections. New supercharger/turbocharger page. Minor updates to the accessories and tracking pages. News update.
November 27 - Updated the news with Motor Trend performance tests and Car of the Year award.
November 16-18 - Some boards were "attacked" by a disgruntled viewer. Repairs and preventive steps were undertaken. Also, image sizes were increased on the chatty board so more images can actually be seen. Updated the accessories page slightly.
November 9 - Added PT Cruiser book review. News update.
Late October - Updated parts and accessories pages. Modified front page a bit.
October 10 - news update: new Chrysler PT Cruiser book published (see main index page).
October 6 - added chat area capability. Working on a schedule.
October 5 - I haven't been away; I've been forgetting to update this page. In the last month, we've updated the accessory and performance parts pages, kept the news up to date, and put the chatty forum back onto its original system, with no frames and no "compressed" index page. Today, updated the "about" page.
September 7 - The chatty forum now defaults to frames, with a no-frame option. Slight update to the repairs page, addition to the accessories page.
September 1 - Shortened the eight-day cruise report so it loads in less than ten minutes. Updated the performance section. Added alliance with smartshop. Posted news on motoristmail as a courtesy. Updated production news.
August 24 - Added lots of stuff to the safety page. Upgraded the second server. After wrestling with scripts for two weeks finally got polls working - just after cre8tivE started a poll site! Oops! I'll try not to overlap with him.
August 22 - Added a second server. Updated the repairs page with squirters.
August 16 - FAQ page added. Esosoft is looking into server upgrade options for us.
August 12 - Performance page updated
August 9 - Safety page added, pt forum maintenance, started looking into server upgrades
August 8 - New "Q&A" forum for those who want PT info "without so much chat."
August 6 - Modified the code for the forums. Experimented with UltraBoard. Decided not to use it.
August 3 - Updated the accessories, tracking, and performance pages.
July 29 - Updated the site in general. Added new accessories. Updated the news again.
July 27 - Updated the news
July 24 -
- Added pictures to the seven day test cruize.
- Updated the technical support board software.
- Updated the "About the PT Cruiser" page
July 19 - Despite being on vacation, made some minor updates. Rich Hutchinson has been looking after things - thanks, Rich.
July 11 - Moved up to a considerably faster and more capable server. We will be away for about twelve days.
July 10 - Updated the performance section with another new turbocharger option.
July 9 - For the past few days, I've been working mainly on increasing the speed and function of the forums, as well as keeping the seven day test cruise updated. Smilies, formatting added to the forums. Instructions added July 9.
July 6 - Seven Day Test Cruize started.
July 3 - Parts and accessories split from repairs, updated.
July 2 - Small updates. Sponsorship begins at midnight.
June 29 - New details on underseat bin. Performance, news, links updated.
June 26 - ptcruizer.net started!
June 25 - updated tracking page
June 24 - underseat drawer info added; 2.4 liter engine page added
June 22 - updated performance page. New "About the PT Cruiser" page. Tried to organize the main page a little better. Updated the footer. Sponsorship arrives July 1.
June 15 - upgraded message boards, added spell checking, updated links. Still trying to get the reviews to work.
June 10 - tracking the production and delivery of your car; modified home page. Sponsorship starts July 1.
June 9 - belatedly added "naughty words" filter to the bulletin board as an aid for those who get a little carried away, or for those who are new to the board's friendly nature. By the way, I appreciate the support of board posters - I was concerned people might be offended, and am glad they take this in the spirit in which it was offered. (Spell checker coming).
June 7 - added to the performance parts list; experimenting with new automated links directory with ability to review retailers