Audizine Newsletter - August '09

[Anthony]

The AUDIZINE NEWSLETTER for AUGUST 2009



Welcome/Intro
Featured AZ'er: August 2009
Latest Industry & Motorsport News
New Merch: Audizine Wall Posters
Newest Desktop Wallpapers
New/Returning Audizine Advertisers
Wrap-Up/Outro


Hello and welcome to our August installment of the Audizine Monthly Newsletter!

As we do each and every month, this newsletter thread contains a rundown of the latest Industry & Mototrsport News since our last installment, as well as details on the current month's Featured AZ'er.

New this month we bring you our latest and greatest Audizine Merchandise, a very handsome 18"x24" print of an award winning photo taken by fellow AZ'er "ShutterSpeed". Also here for the first time we've compiled the month's Desktop Wallpapers, as we post up new images for your computer's desktop each and every Wednesday. You know it, you love it, or maybe neither, we call it Wallpaper Wednesday!

We end the newsletter with our usual thank you to the companies recently joining or returning to our family of Official Audizine Advertisers.

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: August 2009

August '09 Featured AZ'er: Todeshandler's 2008 S4 Avant (http://www.audizine.com/features/azer.php?azid=29)
August 20, 2009 - By Audizine Staff

http://www.audizine.com/images/featured/29_featured_image_1250901045.jpg (http://www.audizine.com/features/azer.php?azid=29)

User Name: Todeshandler (http://www.audizine.com/forum/member.php?u=1348)
Real Name: Brian Henderson
Location: Seal Beach, California USA
Year of Vehicle: 2008
Model of Vehicle: S4 Avant
Engine of Vehicle: 4.2 V8
Color of Vehicle: Black

Beast, monster, station wagon... If you're an average "Joe American", one of those things just doesn't belong. If you're an Audi nerd though, or perhaps European, then you're not surprised at all by such a grouping of words. Some of the most monstrous cars to be sold by Audi have been wagons (Avants), such as the legendary Porsche-collaborated RS 2 and the very first RS 4. The one we have for you here though is by even more means of the word, a true monster, a Frankenstein's monster if you will. The owner, Brian (AKA: Todeshandler), started off with a perfectly good V8-powered B7 S4 Avant and almost immediately took it to the mad scientists at VF-Engineering for some more power. As it so happened, the team at VF was ramping up efforts on their 4.2 V8 supercharger kit, and Brian's 2008 Avant was to be one of their real world test cars. And so, a beast was born. More (http://www.audizine.com/features/azer.php?azid=29)

Full Article (http://www.audizine.com/features/azer.php?azid=29)
Article Photo Gallery (http://www.audizine.com/features/photos.php?aid=29)
Discuss this Article (http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=306451)

And in case you missed it, be sure to check out last month's Featured AZ'er for July 2009, vinny.dtw's 2004 A4 sedan (http://www.audizine.com/features/azer.php?azid=28).

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

[Anthony]

• Latest Industry & Motorsport News


Dynamics and Efficiency, Three New Models at the IAA (http://www.audizine.com/news/news.php?nid=131)
Audi AG - 08/28/09
http://www.audizine.com/images/news/131_news_icon_1251513197.jpg (http://www.audizine.com/news/news.php?nid=131) Audi will unveil three new vehicles at Frankfurt’s International Motor Show (IAA): the supercharged S5 Sportback, the extremely low-emission A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro, and the highly efficient A3 1.2 TFSI. These innovative engines boast some very different key data, yet they all have something in common: They embody Audi’s conviction that dynamics and efficiency are not mutually exclusive. More (http://www.audizine.com/news/news.php?nid=131)
- Full Article (http://www.audizine.com/news/news.php?nid=131)
- Article Photo Gallery (http://www.audizine.com/news/photos.php?nid=131)
- A5/S5 Wallpaper (http://www.audizine.com/gallery/index.php?cat=553)

Audi celebrates 1-2-3-4 victory at the Nürburgring (http://www.audizine.com/news/news.php?nid=133)
Audi AG/Motorsport - 08/16/09
http://www.audizine.com/images/news/129_news_icon_1248059361.jpg (http://www.audizine.com/news/news.php?nid=133) Ingolstadt/Zandvoort - By scoring an impressive 1-2-3-4 win at the Nürburgring, Audi re-captured the lead in the DTM at the beginning of the second half of the season. With title defender Timo Scheider (35 points) and Mattias Ekström (34 points), as many as two Audi drivers are ranking at the top of the standings after six of ten rounds. More (http://www.audizine.com/news/news.php?nid=133)
- Full Article (http://www.audizine.com/news/news.php?nid=133)
- Motorsport Wallpaper (http://www.audizine.com/gallery/index.php?cat=520)

Timo Scheider clinches 50th DTM victory for Audi (http://www.audizine.com/news/news.php?nid=132)
Audi AG/Motorsport - 08/02/09
http://www.audizine.com/images/defaults/motorsport_default_dtm_100.jpg (http://www.audizine.com/news/news.php?nid=132) Ingolstadt/Nuremberg - The anniversary has been perfected: In front of 64,000 spectators (throughout the weekend) title defender Timo Scheider clinched the 50th DTM victory for Audi at the Motorsport Arena Oschersleben. Mattias Ekström and Martin Tomczyk completed a commanding 1-2-3 win by Audi. More (http://www.audizine.com/news/news.php?nid=132)
- Full Article (http://www.audizine.com/news/news.php?nid=132)
- Motorsport Wallpaper (http://www.audizine.com/gallery/index.php?cat=520)

Supercharged Audi S5 Cabriolet Breezes In (http://www.audizine.com/news/news.php?nid=130)
Audi AG - 07/31/09
http://www.audizine.com/images/news/130_news_icon_1249061600.jpg (http://www.audizine.com/news/news.php?nid=130) The latest A5 range flagship is powered by the same all-new supercharged six-cylinder engine that enables the previously V8-powered S4 Saloon to deliver characteristic sports car pace with atypically high efficiency, and its influence is equally palpable in this latest application. Working exclusively in conjunction with the equally economy-focused 7-speed S tronic twin-clutch sports transmission, the new unit pares CO2 output back to 224g/km and boosts economy to up to 29.1mpg, yet also powers the S5 Cabriolet to 62mph in 5.6 seconds and on to a governed 155mph top speed. More (http://www.audizine.com/news/news.php?nid=130)
- Full Article (http://www.audizine.com/news/news.php?nid=130)
- Article Photo Gallery (http://www.audizine.com/news/photos.php?nid=130)
- A5/S5 Wallpaper (http://www.audizine.com/gallery/index.php?cat=553)


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

[Anthony]

• New Merch: Audizine Wall Posters

http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/r8poster_72dpi_640.jpg (http://www.audizine.com/mall/product.php?II=14)

We proudly introduce our first ever official Audizine Wall Poster (http://www.audizine.com/mall/product.php?II=14)! This full-color poster measures 18 inches by 24 inches and is printed on 100 lb. gloss text paper stock. Featuring a photo taken by one of our very own, Wes Fornadel (AKA: ShutterSpeed), it will make the perfect friend for your wall - whether it be in a bedroom, office, garage, or dining room.

Aside from looking badass, proceeds from every poster sold will be going to a good cause (unless you hate animals). One dollar from every poster sold will be donated to The Humane Society of the United States (http://www.hsus.org/).

Posters limited to a print run of 500. Printed in the USA.

Pricing
$2.50 USD each

Shipping
USPS First Class Mail
$2.50 USD per order within United States
$5.00 USD per order to Canada

Discussion Thread: http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=304253

Order Now: http://www.audizine.com/mall/product.php?II=14

[Anthony]

• Newest Desktop Wallpapers

For Wednesday August 5th - The Sportback concept
http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/650/thumbs/concept_011209_1680_01.jpg
Concept/Future Car Wallpapers » 1280 x 1024 (http://www.audizine.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=586)
Concept/Future Car Wallpapers » 1440 x 900 (http://www.audizine.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=649)
Concept/Future Car Wallpapers » 1600 x 1200 (http://www.audizine.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=587)
Concept/Future Car Wallpapers » 1680 x 1050 (http://www.audizine.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=650)

For Wednesday August 12th - The A5 Sportback
http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/652/thumbs/a5sb_071609_1680_01.jpg
B8 A5/S5 Wallpapers » 1280 x 1024 (http://www.audizine.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=555)
B8 A5/S5 Wallpapers » 1440 x 900 (http://www.audizine.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=651)
B8 A5/S5 Wallpapers » 1600 x 1200 (http://www.audizine.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=593)
B8 A5/S5 Wallpapers » 1680 x 1050 (http://www.audizine.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=652)

For Wednesday August 19th - The Q7
http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/654/thumbs/q7_041509_1680_02.jpg
Q5/Q7 Wallpapers » 1280 x 1024 (http://www.audizine.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=578)
Q5/Q7 Wallpapers » 1440 x 900 (http://www.audizine.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=653)
Q5/Q7 Wallpapers » 1600 x 1200 (http://www.audizine.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=579)
Q5/Q7 Wallpapers » 1680 x 1050 (http://www.audizine.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=654)

For Wednesday August 26th - The S4
http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/656/thumbs/s4_092308_1680_01.jpg
B8 A4/S4 Wallpapers » 1280 x 1024 (http://www.audizine.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=574)
B8 A4/S4 Wallpapers » 1440 x 900 (http://www.audizine.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=655)
B8 A4/S4 Wallpapers » 1600 x 1200 (http://www.audizine.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=575)
B8 A4/S4 Wallpapers » 1680 x 1050 (http://www.audizine.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=656)


Desktop Wallpaper Feedback Thread: http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=296307

[Anthony]

• New & Returning Audizine Advertisers

For August we have a whopping 10 companies either joining us for the first time or signing back on board as Official Advertisers and Supporters of the Audizine Community. That's seven returning advertisers and three all new ones. We'd like to take the time to acknowledge and thank them for their support. We appreciate these and all of our other Official Advertisers, and every month we like to take the time to state this fact. 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).

Autospeed Performance (http://www.autospeed.us)
(856) 772-9500
info@autospeed.us
www.autospeed.us

Forged Distributing (http://www.forgeddistributing.com)
(305) 255-5166
victor@forgeddistributing
www.forgeddistributing.com

GIAC (http://www.giacusa.com)
sales@giacusa.com
www.giacusa.com

Induktion Motorsports (http://www.4induktion.com)
(410) 684-3900 (Main), 866-684-3900 (Order Line)
info@4induktion.com
www.4induktion.com

Integrated Engineering (http://www.intengineering.com)
(801) 484-2021
sales@intengineering.com
www.intengineering.com

PURE Motorsport (http://www.purems.com/index.php?AFID=azbanner)
(866) 397-5487
info@purems.com
www.purems.com

PYSpeed (http://www.pyspeed.com)
(866) 207-3722
info@pyspeed.com
www.pyspeed.com

Revo Technik (http://www.revotechnik.com)
(770) 271-4726, +44 (0) 1327-301901
ussales@revotechnik.com, sales@revotechnik.com
www.revotechnik.com

SimplyTire (http://www.simplytire.com)
(416) 916-9233
info@simplytire.com
www.simplytire.com

Velocity Motoring (http://www.velocitymotoring.com)
(866) 364-8073 Toll Free, (714) 442-7916 Local/Outside USA
info@velocitymotoring.com
www.velocitymotoring.com

[Anthony]

• Wrap-Up/Outro

And finally, I wanted to remind all AZ'ers planning to attend this year's H2O International that deadlines are fast approaching! Please see the AZ H2Oi Thread (http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=304523) that our good pal Daft has set up for you with complete information on how to participate in the festivities; including dates, pricing, and meet-up spots. Thanks again, Daft, couldn't do it without you! [up]

http://www.h2ointernational.com/images/new.09_03.gifhttp://www.h2ointernational.com/images/new.09_04.gifhttp://www.h2ointernational.com/images/new.09_05.gifhttp://www.h2ointernational.com/images/new.09_06.gifhttp://www.h2ointernational.com/images/new.09_07.gifhttp://www.h2ointernational.com/images/new.09_08.gif (http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=304523)

That's all for now. See you again soon!

Anthony
Founder & Editor in Chief
Audizine "Spreading the Mod Bug Since 2001"