Audizine Newsletter - June '09

[Anthony]

The AUDIZINE NEWSLETTER for JUNE 2009



Welcome/Intro
Featured AZ'er: June 2009
New Merch: Audizine Hats
2009 Audizine Photo Contest & Poster
Monthly Poll: What's the fastest color?
Latest Industry & Motorsport News
New/Returning Audizine Advertisers
Wrap-Up/Outro


Hello and welcome to another installment of Audizine's Monthly Newsletter, this one being for June 2009. Just like last month, things have been crazy busy here at Audizine so my apologies for getting this one out a bit later than usual. There's lots to get to, so away we go...

As we do each and every month, this newsletter thread contains a rundown of the latest Industry & Motorsport News since our last installment, as well as details on the current month's Featured AZ'er. A somewhat newer tradition is our Monthly Audizine Poll, and we end the newsletter with our usual thank you to the companies recently joining or returning to our family of Official Audizine Advertisers.

As touched on in last month's newsletter (http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=286043), we have the return of the Audizine Baseball Hats which are now available for pre-order, as well as further details on this year's big Audizine Photo Contest. The top photo will not only be featured on our newest Audizine Postcard Flyer, and in next year's 2010 Audizine Calendar, but also in a first-ever Audizine Poster (plus additional prizes, see complete rules and our lawyer for details)! If you haven't done so yet, then get of your ass and submit your best photos for a chance to win!

Please use the Table of Contents above to jump to a specific section of interest, or read on below for all the latest news and information from around The Zine.

[Anthony]

• Featured AZ'er: June 2009

June '09 Featured AZ'er: the4ringer's 2008 A3 Sportback (http://www.audizine.com/features/azer.php?azid=27)
June 4, 2009 - By Audizine Staff

http://www.audizine.com/images/featured/27_featured_image_1243971295.jpg (http://www.audizine.com/features/azer.php?azid=27)

User Name: the4ringer (http://www.audizine.com/forum/member.php?u=22037)
Real Name: Jay Jaime
Location: San Ramon, California, USA
Year of Vehicle: 2008
Model of Vehicle: A3 Sportback
Engine of Vehicle: 2.0T FSI
Color of Vehicle: Deep Ocean Blue Metallic

It's all in the family. No, not the 70's sitcom starring Archie Bunker. I'm not even referring specifically to the Audizine family. I am talking about the influence one's own flesh-and-blood can have on their car addiction. Most of us probably have some recollection of the cars that our father (or mother) drove and tinkered with when we were growing up. Some might have older brothers (or sisters) that were into cars. The lucky ones have family that are still into tuning, that support their habit, and that may even help them work on their cars. If you grew up in a family that actually owned an automotive shop and had some of their vehicles featured in magazines back in the day, then odds are pretty good that you'll follow in similar footsteps. That leads me to Jay, his 2008 A3 Sportback, and our June 2009 Featured AZ'er. More (http://www.audizine.com/features/azer.php?azid=27)

Full Article (http://www.audizine.com/features/azer.php?azid=27)
Article Photo Gallery (http://www.audizine.com/features/photos.php?aid=27)
Discuss this Article (http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=289233)

And in case you missed it, be sure to check out last month's Featured AZ'er for May 2009, S4DTM's 2007 S4 sedan (http://www.audizine.com/features/azer.php?azid=26).

How can you be a Featured AZ'er? (http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=268893)

[Anthony]

• New Merch: Audizine Hats

After a several year absence, the Audizine Baseball Hats (http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=291282) have finally returned - and just in time for summer.

Available in either a Velcro closure in Basic Black or Stone White (http://www.audizine.com/mall/product.php?II=11) ($15.00 each) or in a Flexfit in Basic Black (http://www.audizine.com/mall/product.php?II=12) ($17.50 each), the front design is our familiar Audizine "A" embroidered in four colors (black, red, yellow, and gray). The back has our "Audizine.com" logo also in four color embroidery, arched above the Velcro closure and straight across the back for the Flexfits.

Orders will begin shipping the end of June / early July. A limited number of the hats will be made, and when they're sold out they may not be available again for awhile. Get your order in now while you can!


http://www.audizine.com/mall/images/product-images/1245548485_1.jpg (http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=291282)
Velcro style (http://www.audizine.com/mall/product.php?II=11) (on left) and Flexfit style (http://www.audizine.com/mall/product.php?II=12) (on right) in Basic Black

$15.00 USD for Velcro in Basic Black or Stone White (http://www.audizine.com/mall/product.php?II=11)
$17.50 USD for Flexfit in Basic Black S/M or L/XL (http://www.audizine.com/mall/product.php?II=12)

AZ Hat GB Special Thread: http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=291282

[Anthony]

• 2009 Audizine Photo Contest & Poster

As we announced last month, we're currently running an Official Audizine Photo Contest which will be wrapping up at the end of the month. If you haven't gotten in on this then you better hurry up. Thanks to the team at Velocity Motoring (http://www.velocitymotoring.com) we're also going forward with a full-size full-color first-ever Audizine poster, not to mention a few big $$$ prizes to be had as well.

All entries must be received by midnight Wednesday, July 1st to be eligible to win.


THE RULES...


- Any and all vehicles must be Audis
- Needs to be a recent photo, taken within the past 12 months
- Photo(s) must be in color
- Limited use of HDR please
- Original file size (for print) must be 300dpi 8"x10" or larger
- You must be a member of Audizine
- Maximum of three entries/submissions per member


HOW TO ENTER...


- Post web friendly version(s) of photo(s) in the Contest Thread (http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=283146)
- Send email to entries@audizine.com with link to your post
- Include "2009 Photo Contest" in the subject line, and your Audizine username somewhere within the email

Tip: Upload your pic(s) to the AZ Gallery (http://www.audizine.com/gallery/uploadphoto.php?cat=500) if they're not already hosted elsewhere in order to post them in the Contest Thread (http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=283146).



Keep the Pics and Feedback Coming: http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=283146

[Anthony]

• Monthly Poll: What's the fastest color?

You may have seen countless threads on this topic over the years, but we here at Audizine have yet to do our own real truly official investigation into this age-old debate. We feel it's time that this burning question gets answered once and for all, so let's hear your thoughts - what really is the fastest color!?

White (http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=293127)
Silver (http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=293127)
Gray (http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=293127)
Black (http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=293127)
Red (http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=293127)
Yellow (http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=293127)
Blue (http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=293127)
Green (http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=293127)
Beige/Brown (http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=293127)
Other (http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=293127)
This poll will be open indefinitely, but after you vote please feel free to share your thoughts on why you voted the way you did.

Let the fastest color win!

Vote and Post Your Thoughts: http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=293127

[Anthony]

• Latest Industry & Motorsport News


The new Audi A5 Sportback: As elegant as a coupe, as practical as an Avant (http://www.audizine.com/news/news.php?nid=120)
Audi AG - 06/17/09
http://www.audizine.com/images/news/120_news_icon_1245290125.jpg (http://www.audizine.com/news/news.php?nid=120) The Audi A5 Sportback combines the best of different automotive worlds. It is as emotional and elegant as a coupe, as comfortable as a saloon, and as practical as an Avant. The Sportback joins the Coupé and Cabriolet as the third member of the A5 model family - and at the same time creates a new segment. With an exciting design, great everyday utility and highly efficient and powerful TFSI, FSI and TDI engines, the A5 Sportback will arrive at European Audi Centers in October. More (http://www.audizine.com/news/news.php?nid=120)
- Full Article (http://www.audizine.com/news/news.php?nid=120)
- Article Photo Gallery (http://www.audizine.com/news/photos.php?nid=120)
- A5/S5 Wallpaper (http://www.audizine.com/gallery/index.php?cat=553)


Audi on the podium again at Le Mans (http://www.audizine.com/news/news.php?nid=121)
Audi AG/Motorsport - 06/17/09
http://www.audizine.com/images/news/121_news_icon_1245366327.jpg (http://www.audizine.com/news/news.php?nid=121) Eleven starts, eleven times in succession on the winner's podium: Audi continued its impressive series of podium results in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. After taking three consecutive victories Audi Sport Team Joest had to settle for third position on this occasion in probably the world's toughest endurance race. More (http://www.audizine.com/news/news.php?nid=121)
- Full Article (http://www.audizine.com/news/news.php?nid=121)
- Article Photo Gallery (http://www.audizine.com/news/photos.php?nid=121)
- Motorsport Wallpaper (http://www.audizine.com/gallery/index.php?cat=520)


Audi of America Launches New Website (http://www.audizine.com/news/news.php?nid=119)
Audi of America - 06/15/09
http://www.audizine.com/images/news/119_news_icon_1245119835.jpg (http://www.audizine.com/news/news.php?nid=119) Audi of America is the first market to completely integrate the Audi brand into the next generation of the Audi website, including dealer and regional websites. Factory Design Labs launched the next generation website for Audi of America at audiusa.com. In cooperation with Audi AG and their agency Neue Digitale, this launch culminated an eighteen month effort to create a more robust, informative and intuitive website that dynamically displays the progressive Audi brand. More (http://www.audizine.com/news/news.php?nid=119)
- Full Article (http://www.audizine.com/news/news.php?nid=119)
- Article Photo Gallery (http://www.audizine.com/news/photos.php?nid=119)


Le Mans début for new Audi R15 TDI (http://www.audizine.com/news/news.php?nid=122)
Audi AG/Motorsport - 06/05/09
http://www.audizine.com/images/news/122_news_icon_1245369050.jpg (http://www.audizine.com/news/news.php?nid=122) Logical lightweight construction, downsizing, efficiency and the best possible aerodynamics - the same subjects which currently occupy the brains of the automobile industry development departments are also key elements in the 24 Hours of Le Mans held for the 77th time on the weekend of June 13/14. More (http://www.audizine.com/news/news.php?nid=122)
- Full Article (http://www.audizine.com/news/news.php?nid=122)
- Article Photo Gallery (http://www.audizine.com/news/photos.php?nid=122)
- Motorsport Wallpaper (http://www.audizine.com/gallery/index.php?cat=520)


Audi R8 LMS successfully passes ultimate endurance test (http://www.audizine.com/news/news.php?nid=118)
Audi AG/Motorsport - 05/25/09
http://www.audizine.com/images/news/118_news_icon_1243400648.jpg (http://www.audizine.com/news/news.php?nid=118) The new GT3 sports car of AUDI AG successfully passed the ultimate endurance test: In the fastest 24-hour race the Nürburgring has ever seen, all four Audi R8 LMS cars that started to the race crossed the finish line. Christian Abt, Jean-François Hemroulle, Pierre Kaffer and Lucas Luhr (Team ABT Sportsline) clinched an unexpected second place in front of 235,000 spectators (throughout the weekend) and grabbed victory right away in the GT3 class for the Audi R8 LMS at its first 24-hour run. More (http://www.audizine.com/news/news.php?nid=118)
- Full Article (http://www.audizine.com/news/news.php?nid=118)
- Article Photo Gallery (http://www.audizine.com/news/photos.php?nid=118)
- Motorsport Wallpaper (http://www.audizine.com/gallery/index.php?cat=520)


More Industry News (http://www.audizine.com/news/industry.php)
More Motorsport News (http://www.audizine.com/news/motorsport.php)

[Anthony]

• New & Returning Audizine Advertisers

For the month of June we'd like to take the time to acknowledge and thank five fantastic companies either joining us for the first time or returning back as supporters and advertisers of the Audizine Community. As always we thank these and all of our other Official Advertisers, letting them know that their support of this community is greatly appreciated. We also ask that you please show your own personal thanks to our Official Audizine Advertisers when you make your next parts or service transaction. You can find a complete list of our Official Audizine Advertisers within the Audizine Advertiser's Corner (http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=109809).

AE Performance (http://www.aeperformance.com)
(800) 616-2596
info@aeperformance.com
www.aeperformance.com

CTS Turbo (http://www.ctsturbo.com)
sales@ctsturbo.com
www.ctsturbo.com

Enfig Car Stereo (http://www.enfigcarstereo.com)
(201) 490-5015
info@enfig.com
www.enfigcarstereo.com

Excelerate Performance (http://www.excelerateperformance.com)
(203) 483-6100
sales@excelerateperformance.com
www.excelerateperformance.com

The Tire Rack (http://tirerack.audizine.com)
(888) 541-1777 or (800) 428-8355 Ext. 665 Doc, Audizine's Brand Specialist
doc@tirerack.com
www.tirerack.com

[Anthony]

• Wrap-Up/Outro

Lastly, I wanted to end this month's newsletter with a reminder note to any and all AZ'ers planning on attending Waterfest this year. If this is you, then you must have seen the threads/posts/announcements by 'Daft (http://www.audizine.com/forum/member.php?u=620)' and myself urging you to sign up and register as an Audizine "Club Member". As we have for the past several years now, we've secured a special deal and location for all AZ'ers to enter and park together as a group. If you've already signed up then thanks. If you've both signed up and already purchased your tickets then thanks x2! If you have yet to do either, then you're a lagger and you know it! Check out all of the details in the AZ Waterfest Forum (http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=287282) and get on the ball. We had a record turnout last year and we're looking to top it in 2009!

Huge thanks to 'Daft' for once again volunteering his time and energy to hook it up for AZ'ers at Waterfest! [az]

http://www.waterfest.net/Images/Header08.jpg (http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=287282)

That'll do it for now. We'll see you here again next month.

Anthony
Founder & Editor in Chief
Audizine "Est. 2001...and still going strong!"