Hello and welcome to our Audizine Newsletter for August 2008. I wasn't lying, it's already been one crazy hot 'n hectic summer! A few major shows and get-togethers have come and gone, and we've got even more big ones just ahead. Details on them are below, along with our monthly wrap-up of the latest Industry News and Motorsport News. Our other regular monthly features can be found below as well, with this month's Featured AZ'er and info on our latest feature release; the very handy Reputation System. Don't forget to also check out the highly-requested Audizine Plate Frames we've got coming soon, and be sure to put in your pre-order now (if you haven't already). It's one the easiest mods you can do, and sure to add at least 5 horsepower to any car*!
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.
*Power increase may vary by model. Has not been officially tested on an actual dynamometer.
You may have noticed the addition of some new info to the left of everyone's posts, underneath one's username and avatar. There's now a "My Reputation" display along with a familiar looking "thumbs up/thumbs down" icon. Here you can see the Reputation Level (often simply called Rep) of each user, and with the icon you can give your fellow AZ'ers either positive or negative "Rep Points".
When used properly, this feature can go a very long way to improving this already great community. We are lucky to have a wonderful, friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful group here. While myself and many of you may know who those people are, newer members to the community may not. So when you see a thread or post that meets the adjectives above, then be sure to give that user a positive (thumbs up) Rep Rating. And in turn, when you come across a rude or unfriendly post, you're fully inclined to give that user a negative (thumbs down) Rep Rating. Over time (again, when used properly) this will give all of us a far better indication of who the true assets are, and help us to weed out the trolls!
To give Rep Points you simply click the rep icon as described above, and select either "I approve" or "I disapprove". You can then enter a brief note as to why you're giving the Rep that you are. To eliminate unnecessary retaliation and "Vengeance Repping", the Reputation System is currently set to anonymous. Only Admins can see who is getting/receiving Rep. Also, there are strict limits in place to help curb abuse. Only so much Rep can be given per day by an account. Also, older more established accounts will carry more weight when giving Rep than that of a new account. The more Rep you accumulate, the more your opinions will count! Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable advice can truly pay off now more than ever!
Your current Rep Level and most recent Rep Points can be seen by visiting your Control Panel.
These are custom-molded black plastic for that 3D look, with raised logo and text and screenprinted in full color as you see above. These are currently in production and will begin shipping at the end of the month (August). Pre-order now at the special intro sale price. Beginning September 1st they'll be available at the regular retail price.
1 for $5.00/shipped within US
2 for $8.00/shipped within US
Coming up next we have two very popular and very familiar European enthusiast shows. For the West Coast we have Dubfest in Southern California and for the East there's H2O International in Maryland. We've once again secured discounts for the lucky AZ'ers that sign up for either event. Details are below, and we hope to see you there!
So they say size doesn't matter. Now I'm not quite sure who "they" are, but in this case it may be true. It doesn't matter that the TT scene is one of the smaller ones within the Audi enthusiast community. It doesn't matter that the TT is one of the smallest cars that Audi sells. No, what matters in this case is that this particular TT is done right. It is modified to one's own personal taste to stand apart from all others. This month's Featured AZ'er is a longtime enthusiast and an active member within the scene. He goes by the username EvotechTT, but his real name is Sal. He's the owner of one beefy TT. Wait, is that an oxymoron? No, that's a type of t-shirt...wait, no. Anyway, maybe size really does matter after all. Sal's taken a normal old TT, enhanced it, and here we are today - a Featured AZ'er. More
580PS Audi RS 6 sedan ushers in new A6 range
Audi AG - 08/12/08 Smarter both aesthetically and technically, the new Audi A6 range makes its international debut this week, underpinning enhancements to visual appeal, refinement, convenience electronics and equipment with improvements in fuel economy and emissions control averaging 12 per cent courtesy of new or updated engines. The new economy-targeting 2.0 TDIe model delivers in excess of 53mpg with 139g/km of CO2. At the same time, the eagerly awaited sedan version of the potent ten-cylinder RS 6, which like the A6 allroad quattro and S6 line-ups incorporates many of the new enhancements, moves to the head of the range. More Full Article Article Photo Gallery A6/S6/RS 6 Wallpaper
New Audi A3 Cabriolet minds the gap
Audi AG - 08/11/08 The new Audi A3 Cabriolet is already adept at getting its driver out of a tight spot thanks to a powered roof which can shrug off sharp showers in as little as 11 seconds, but it can now also find its way into one with the help of a new Parallel Park Assist feature. This sophisticated urban stress reliever is available right across the A3 Cabriolet range. Working in conjunction with the A3 Cabriolet’s sophisticated in-dash Driver’s Information System (DIS) - a standard feature of Sport and S line versions - the new Parallel Park Assist system is available as an optional extra. More Full Article Article Photo Gallery A3 Wallpaper
Audi TDI Power triumphs again
Audi AG - 08/10/08 Audi has clinched the second consecutive 1-2 victory in the American Le Mans Series. At Road America (U.S. state of Wisconsin), the German duo Lucas Luhr and Marco Werner celebrated their sixth victory of the season thus taking a further step towards the title. Marcel Fässler completed the Audi triumph in his first race with the Audi R10 TDI alongside Emanuele Pirro. More Full Article Motorsport Wallpaper
Audi driver Timo Scheider defends DTM lead
Audi AG - 07/27/08 With a fifth-place finish Audi driver Timo Scheider defended his overall lead in the DTM. However, a tire choice that failed to work out deprived Audi of a possible fourth victory of the season in the Eifel. As is often the case at the Nürburgring, the weather played a crucial part. Shortly before race start a thunderstorm with dark rain clouds was coming up. More Full Article Motorsport Wallpaper
And now for our quick thank-you to our Official Audizine Advertisers. This month we've got three brand-new advertisers joining our family and two famous faces returning back. As always, please show your support for our Official Audizine Advertisers for your next parts or service transaction. You will find these and all of our Official Audizine Advertisers on our complete list here, within the Audizine Advertiser's Corner.
And that's about it, another month another newsletter. We hope you've enjoyed this month's issue. The days are getting shorter and will soon be getting colder, so be sure to make the most of 'em. Keep that car clean, drive it like it's made to be driven, and do your best to make it out to your local GTGs and Shows while the getting's still good!
Audizine Newsletter, August '08
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