Audizine Newsletter - March '09

[Anthony]

The AUDIZINE NEWSLETTER for MARCH 2009

• Welcome/Intro
• Featured AZ'er: March 2009
• New Feature: Official AZ Wheel Gallery
• New Merch: All-Metal AZ Plate Frames
• Latest Industry & Motorsport News
• New/Returning Audizine Advertisers
• Wrap-Up/Outro

Hello and welcome to the third installment of our Audizine Newsletter series for 2009. We're once again back with a wrap-up of the latest news and info from around The Zine. This month you will find info on a new feature to Audizine which came about due to the results from our recent Monthly Poll for March; the Official AZ Wheel Gallery. Also featured this month is the unveiling of an all-new, super classy, All-Metal Audizine Plate Frame - when plastic just ain't good enough!

As per usual, you can also find the latest Industry and Motorsport News from the past month, and information on March's Featured AZ'er. We end the newsletter with a thank you to the companies recently joining or returning to our group of Official Audizine Advertisers.

I again wanted to remind people of something we discussed in last month's newsletter - our new process allowing you guys to submit yourself for consideration to be a Featured AZ'er. Instead of tracking our Featured AZ'ers down each and every month, we're making it easy for the best of The Zine to come to us. If you've long wondered How to be a Featured AZ'er, then click here to find out if you meet our few simple requirements and how to apply.

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: bryzf1's 2001 S4 Avant

March '09 Featured AZ'er: bryzf1's 2001 S4 Avant
Audizine Staff - 03/04/09


User Name: bryzf1
Real Name: Bryan Swisher
Location: New Mexico, USA
Year of Vehicle: 2001
Model of Vehicle: S4 Avant
Engine of Vehicle: V6 2.7T
Color of Vehicle: Imola Yellow

Love and hate. Two emotions completely opposite from one another, and sometimes the only way a person can respond to something. Take for instance the color yellow, more specifically Audi's Imola Yellow. It's a color that can be found on some of Audi's most powerful offerings. You're going to either love it, or you're going to hate it. Same could be said with the wagon body. Again, when you're talking specifically with Audi, it's called an Avant. Some would never own one, and for others that's all they'll buy. So what happens when you put the two together? You get some serious opinions, that's what. We may be a bit biased here at Audizine, but we're going to choose "love". And we're talking serious love here, the kind that songs are written about. Where some might see banana slug or school bus, all we see is badass. But again, we're biased. We know exactly what these cars are capable of, and that makes our hearts flutter. More

- Full Article
- Article Discussion Thread
- Article Photo Gallery

And in case you missed it, be sure to check out last month's Featured AZ'er for February 2009, mrponline's 2008 S5.

[Anthony]

• The Official Audizine Wheel Gallery

The people have spoken, and with that we again bring you an all-new feature to Audizine. With an overwhelming majority of you (over 93%) approving the idea to bring an Official Wheel Gallery in the most recent Audizine Monthly Poll, we're happy to announce and unveil this all-new new subsection to AZ within our existing Audizine Gallery.

The categories have been set up, so it's now up to you to propagate it. So go dig up all of your best wheel pics, upload them to the proper category, and add as many of the stats/specs about the setup that you can. We know some of you are serious wheel whores, so here is your chance to put that addiction to use!

When adding your wheel photos to the AZ Wheel Gallery, you will notice the following requested (but not mandatory) fields...

• Wheel Brand & Type
• Width (inches)
• Offset (ET)
• Weight w/o Tire (lbs)
• Tire Size/Details
• Suspension Setup
• Construction Type (Cast/Forged and Single-Piece/Multi-Piece)

Ain't democracy great!?

Upload/Browse: http://www.audizine.com/gallery/index.php?cat=595

[Anthony]

• All-Metal Audizine License Plate Frames

While the black plastic Audizine license plate frames look great, have been a big hit, and are a killer deal, there was still a few of you demanding something a bit...fancier. If you're one of those people, then we've got just the thing.

We've sourced a local manufacturer to make us custom engraved full metal frames. These bad-boys look stunning and have some serious weight to them (11-12 ounces each). They will be available in two options, and will most likely be a limited-time only thing.



Black Zinc
The Audizine logo and tagline "An Automotive Enthusiast Community" have been etched from a gloss black powder-coated zinc frame then filled with a clear-coat. These include a pair of plastic screw-top covers and black caps, to go over the top of the OEM mounting screws on your vehicle.

Chromed Brass
The Audizine logo and tagline "An Automotive Enthusiast Community" have been etched from a chromed brass frame and then filled with a gloss black. These include a pair of plastic screw-top covers and chromed plastic caps, to go over the top of the OEM mounting screws on your vehicle.

Due to the materials and limited run, we are unable to offer any real discount. These are being sold at basically our cost and made for those who prefer a real metal frame over plastic. And yes I already checked on other finishes, tested other colors for the lettering, and found these to be the best options.

Pricing
$32 USD for 1
$62 USD for 2

Shipping Options
USPS Parcel Post: $3 for 1, $5 for 2
No delivery confirmation or insurance

USPS Priority Mail: $5 for 1, $9 for 2
Includes delivery confirmation and insurance

Canadian orders would need to add an additional $5 USD to their order.

We will be accepting orders until the end of March (Tuesday the 31st), with the first orders shipping mid-month.

Order/Discuss: http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=269536

[Anthony]

• Latest Industry & Motorsport News

Delivery of the Audi R8 LMS has started
Audi AG - 03/12/09
The new customer sport program of AUDI AG has reached the next stage with delivery of the first Audi R8 LMS to Audi Sport Italia. Twelve examples of the over 500 hp GT3 sports car will be delivered during the forthcoming weeks to six customer teams. The first races for the R8 LMS are scheduled for April. More
- Full Article
- Article Photo Gallery
- Motorsport Wallpaper


Audi R15 TDI: first "second" generation diesel racing sports car
Audi AG - 03/10/09
The new customer sport program of AUDI AG has reached the next stage with delivery of the first Audi R8 LMS to Audi Sport Italia. Twelve examples of the over 500 hp GT3 sports car will be delivered during the forthcoming weeks to six customer teams. The first races for the R8 LMS are scheduled for April. More
- Full Article
- Article Photo Gallery
- Motorsport Wallpaper


Potent New Audi TT RS Takes Five in Geneva
Audi AG - 03/03/09
At the 2009 Geneva Motor Show (March 5th to 15th) the spirit of the revolutionary Audi quattro coupes of the 1980s will be reborn for the 21st Century in the TT RS, a remarkable fusion of these two emotive modern day Audi hallmarks equipped with a new high-tech, 340PS interpretation of the quattro's evocative five-cylinder turbo engine. Available to order in Europe in Coupe and Roadster forms from late March, the new high performance sports cars will reach their first customers in June. More
- Full Article
- Article Photo Gallery
- TT Wallpaper


The Audi TT RS: Sporty Powerhouse with Five Cylinders
Audi AG - 02/23/09
Audi is once again producing a five-cylinder powerhouse: the Audi TT RS will be unveiled to the world at the Geneva Auto Show. Its turbocharged 2.5-liter engine produces well above 300PS. It also delivers explosive acceleration, driving delight, and unrivaled sound. More
- Full Article
- Article Photo Gallery
- TT Wallpaper

More Industry News
More Motorsport News

[Anthony]

• New & Returning Audizine Advertisers

And now it's time for the monthly thank you to our new and returning Official Audizine Advertisers and Sponsors. For the month of March we're shining the spotlight on five amazing companies, letting them know that their support of this community is very much 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 will find these and all of our Official Audizine Advertisers on our complete list within the Audizine Advertiser's Corner.

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

EAC Tuning
(877) EAC-5757, (877) 322-5757
sales@eactuning.com
www.eactuning.com

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

JHMotorsports
(209) 482-2778
jason@jhmotorsports.com
www.jhmotorsports.com

Redline Motorworks
(570) 577-4615
info@redline-motorworks.com
www.redline-motorworks.com

[Anthony]

• Wrap-Up/Outro

Well that will do it for yet another month's newsletter.

It's been a busy start of the year for us here at Audizine, as can be seen by some of the goodies mentioned within this and previous recent newsletters, but we've only just begun! We've got a lot up our sleeves yet, and are still at work on more exciting new features, new Audizine merchandise, and further website enhancements. Myself and the newly formed Audizine Beta Testers soon be working hand-in-hand bug testing one seriously major new feature to Audizine which we hope to unveil in the next month or two. Stay tuned!

Thank for reading, and we'll see you here again mid-April.

Anthony
Founder & Editor in Chief
Audizine - "Still for Enthusiasts, by Enthusiasts"