I went ahead and took one for the team ::: www.AVANTS.com :::

[deephouse]

Coming soon [:D]

[JJPA4SE]

Yes sir... i'm not too much for web development but if you need something let me know

[deephouse]

We will need moderators. MOre info to come...

[goteman]

woohoo!!!

[deephouse]

but they can't be Steelers fans.


LOL jk man....

[deephouse]

The help i need at this point would be to start spreading the word here and if you are on other Audi forums. Thanks guys.

[chrislane31]

Spread the disease. Wagons Ho.

[deephouse]

^^ junk i da trunk bizznatch.

[4ringAR]

haha, i was bored like 3 days ago and typed in "avants.com" just to see what would happen and it was for sale. but now its not, haha.

but seriously, i tried to make a site for avants a while ago and it never really took off very well, and now its dead. (www.avantboards.tk) hopefully this one does better!'

ps: willing to moderate.

[AvantNoir]

Former www.rdefined.com moderator here[;)] Just got my '07 A4 Avant yesterday.
Contact me if you need a moderator.

[JJPA4SE]

but they can't be Steelers fans.


LOL jk man....

Hahaha.. thats a good one..

I have some limited moderator experience with a fraternity web site.. lmk what I can do

[4ringAR]

also, im willing to help with the website design(graphically, not programming type stuff)

[Steiner]

but they can't be Steelers fans.

I love it -- all Browns fans driving Avants unite -- screw those shithead Stillers. Brady Quinn is quite possibly "the answer".

[deephouse]

^^ Uh oh! what have i started!! [:)]

[JJPA4SE]

Well its not like the browns have done anything good... in a looong time. The worst traffic sign ever made (other than 15mph signs) is one on the PA Turnpike that has Cleveland and Pittsburgh listed on the same sign.. but i'm not going to argue this n e more.. u can have the last word if you please

[deephouse]

Oh i think i get it now... PA and OHIO rivals are like San Diego and LA haahaha

go ahead and talk shit then =)

[blur510]

cool man good luck will try to help spread the word.. Charger fans get special privileges...

[CARTEL]

Nice idea Brian... cant wait to see it.

[Anthony]

Kinda what this Avants Only Forum is for, but best of luck with it. Running a site/forum isn't as fun and easy as it sounds. It's actually work.

[winston@podi.ca]

I admin/moderate a couple of larger forum boards.

It's not a glorious job being a cyber-janitor

[deephouse]

Anthony: i know... wanted something dedicated to the wagon. I'm sure you know how that goes. Not trying to "steal" members... just trying to get everyone together that's all.

Winston: we'll see how things go, i'm sure it's a lot of work, and i'm looking forward to the challenge but at the same time, i couldn't help but grab the domain name, as catchy as it is...

[winston@podi.ca]

When the forum is small it is fun.

A couple of my sites got big so fast after a while it is like trying to keep order in your brand new mansion with a bunch of kids on sugar running around inside of it.

Best analogy I can give you. [:D]

I'm sure you'll do great and if you need a hand let me know.

[blur510]

Is it just gonna be a forum? Or are you gonna try and have articles? maybe readers rides or something?

[deephouse]

plans are to have it be like a cardomain.com of some sort.

forums? yes.

i want to have it dedicated to all types of wagon go-ers.

Might have some type of rating system so your account so you can signify how "hard core" you are... that way if someone posts a question like : "was wondering what type of spark plugs to use for..." and they have a high rating as a Family/daily driver, then obviously they are not a gear head and hopefully wont get flamed.

Rating categories would include:
- Show / Competition
- Race/Drag/Track
- Street / Hobbyists / Enthusiast
- Daily Driver / Family ride

Also wanted to have as MUCH factual information as possible about the history of the wagon...

Want to have a DETAILED database of Audi part numbers for the more serious ppl w/ questions like "what are the part numbers for the rear bumper for USP...etc etc"

DIY section. Gallery. GB section, classifieds. etc etc.

Want to have a wheel/color section similar to a4mods (but i have a very unique and different spinoff for this .... hehehe)

Pretty much all of us fall into at least 2 or 3 of these categories with varying levels..

I dont know...just a few things that have popped into my head...

what kind of stuff would you like to see on avants.com that are different from othe forums?

I'm open to ANY ideas you have...

[goteman]

^^ Uh oh! what have i started!! [:)]

a big mess[:D]

[cjonesgo]

me = excited.

maybe a source for vendors that actually carry avant specific parts? there doesn't seem to be a lot out there though...
or maybe just a seperate area for avant specific part #'s.

[4ringAR]

I think that it would be sweet if you had an avants specific shop on the site(roof rail mounts, avant bumpers, taillights, spoilers, trunk mats, etc....and maybe clothing too haha)

[Steiner]

I think that it would be sweet if you had an avants specific shop on the site(roof rail mounts, avant bumpers, taillights, spoilers, trunk mats, etc....and maybe clothing too haha)


Now you're talking. I can see it now: "Avants.com announces its newest clothing line: "For Browns Fans Who Drive Avants." Seriously --- I can see some custom tees for the Avants brotherhood. I have a kid at the school I work at drawing up a design already. We'll have to check on copyright issues. BTW -- only respect for the Stillers (R.I.P. Tim 10-13-64/9-30-06). Thanks deephouse: bring on this Website.

[JJPA4SE]

Now you're talking. I can see it now: "Avants.com announces its newest clothing line: "For Browns Fans Who Drive Avants."

That a great idea... wouldn't sell more than one though... not many brown's fans out there..[:p] and thanks for a lil respect, i'm sure the browns have earned some but i dont know enough about them (i'm too young)

[deephouse]

^^ doh ! Steelers 1 - Browns 0 *** Grabs Popcorn & soda ***

[Steiner]

That a great idea... wouldn't sell more than one though... not many brown's fans out there..[:p] and thanks for a lil respect, i'm sure the browns have earned some but i dont know enough about them (i'm too young)

Yins don't know about the WORST LOSS in Stillers franchise history??? 51-0 was the score -- I'll have to verify the year when I locate my media guide. The last of four NFL Championships for my Brownies (before there was a Super Bowl) was 1964. We'll wait for a trademark lawyer to surface regarding an Avant tee.

[chnaman]

Coming soon [:D]


I'm down for cause, et me know if you need a moderator.

[deephouse]

^ will do. Any suggestions for the site itself?

[Four Play]

I'm down for cause, et me know if you need a moderator.

+1 [up]

Cant wait!

[deephouse]

06/26/07 UPDATE

LANDING PAGE IS UP!

I just moved the domain to my webhost, and i added a ConstantContact email subscription so if you could take the time to sign up that would be great!

Tell a friend, and cross post on other Audi sites if you have time.

I will add a "idea submission form" on the landing page sometime later today

Thanks again for looking. [cool]

[Four Play]

Sweet! How long do you expect it to be till the site is fully operational?

[up]

[blur510]

Just signed up... fall isn't coming fast enough...

[Steiner]

Signed up and looking forward to "avants dot com." Still working on a tee shirt!