After using the new site for a few weeks I must say: I really like the changes. It looks nice and the new features are sweet. The navigation changes take a little time to get used to, but I am sure I wont even know the difference in a month. Although I have heard some complaints about the forum post info about the poster, but I like seeing the country, level, and avatar of the person posting without clicking their name, big thumbs up here.
The only change I would reverse if I could is that on the old Standings page there was the forum link that would light up red when there was something new posted. I probably wouldnt check my series forum much at all if it werent for the 'new post' update on the standings page. It helps people stay active, I believe.
Great job on the new site!