[BOTM January 2007] Nominations Thread

[peterska2]

This is the nomination thread for Board of the Month January.

Please note the BOTM Rules here:

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=120097

Nominations will be accepted until the 31st of December. Also, please note, that the current voting thread for BOTM December will remain open as well until the 31st of December.



When nominating please post the site name, URL to the forum, a short description what makes your board stand out from default vBulletin, and a reason for nomination that will motivate others to second the nomination. If the staff feels that a nomination post is too promotional it will be edited accordingly.

Any sites without a name, URL, description and reason for nomination will NOT be entered into the poll. Please ensure that your nomination is in the format:

Site Name: vBulletin.org
URL: www.vbulletin.org (http://www.vbulletin.org) - this must be clickable
Description: Official vBulletin Modifications Site
Reason for Nomination: Not Nominated. This is an example nomination.



When seconding sites, please ensure that you use the same post for the maximim of 3 allowed seconds. Any seconds not located in your first seconding post will not be counted. Please also ensure that you include the site name or URL for the site you are seconding in your post. If there is no name or URL provided then the post will be ignored when the nominations are counted.



Best of luck to all nominees!

[PoetJA-1975]

tehehe - doesn't seem soon enough to be giving January OR 2007 a second, fleeting thought - but here goes:

Site Name: Poetry in Color Forum
URL: http://JPiCForum.info
Description: Poetry, Essays, Shortstories, Creative Non-fiction, Book Reviews & more. JPiC Forum For Writers: We celebrate diversity with the typed word...
Reason for Nomination: Created from scratch by a Dream & a passion by Jacquii. AWESOME budding Community for writers!

Jacquii.

[jetski217]

Site Name: TalkSecondLife.com
URL: http://www.talksecondlife.com

Description: We're a great new resource for those earning income on Second Life. We offer a blog, articles, a directory, and are in the process of adding an auction system/marketplace.

Reason for Nomination: TalkSecondLife.com is the only forum of its kind in our niche. We focus on only the business and income generation aspects of Second Life while our competition all serve the broader aspects of general Second Life.
We are still small but growing strong everyday with a high percentage of active members and frequent posters. Many of our users are highly enthusiastic about us and gladly give us links on their sites without asking for them. We selected a template that appealed to us as being more professional than any other Second Life forum around. Additionally, we want our members to feel like they are a large part of our community so we frequently solicit and implement their feedback.

[BamaStangGuy]

Site Name: Mustangevolution.com
URL: http://www.mustangevolution.com/forum/
Description: Ford Mustang discussion forum
Reason for Nomination: Excellent resource for Ford Mustang enthusiasts with a clean style and friendly staff.

[hotwheels]

I second mustangevolution..........

[sportsoutlaw]

I third MustangEvolution.......

[pspcrazy]

Site name: PSPCrazy/GamingCrazy
URL:http://forums.pspcrazy.com/forums/
Description: An all Around PSP/Gaming Forum/Site
Reason for Nomination: A friendly, excellent resource for the PSP handheld and for all the new next-gen consoles. Has a great community where age does not matter only skill and maturity counts. Also the custom style is extra gamer-like to fit the theme.

[sportsoutlaw]

Site Name: mudbog.net
URL: http://www.mudbog.net/forum/
Description: Community for ATV and Off-Road Enthusiasts
Reason for Nomination: mudbog.net is a growing ATV community who's mission is to provide ATV owners from around the world a great place to communicate with other ATV owners, share technical tips and advice, share pictures and videos from various rides and events, and most of all, have fun talking about riding when you are not out riding. An ATV Trails listing has been started that will soon be the largest listing of ATV riding locations on the web. Mudbog is all about benefiting ATV riders.

[BamaStangGuy]

Second Mudbog.net

[Shazz]

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Site Name: vBCoderz
URL: www.vBCoderz.com
Description: Encourges people that don't have vBulletin to get vBulletin! And for the people that have vB its another vB community ;)
Reason for Nomination: Every other vB forum/board has won at least once, thought Id give it a try :)
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[N8R]

I third Mudbog.net

[SaN-DeeP]

I will second http://www.mustangevolution.com/forum/

[Ohiosweetheart]

I second JPic Forum For Writers (http://jpicforum.info/). Awesome site!

[Ziki]

I nominate Ziki's Hideout~The Hideout From Reality (http://www.zikihideout.com/) which offers vBulletin products and services.

[Triggerhappy]

Site Name: EUgaming.net
URL: www.EUgaming.net
Description:

Short A site dedicated to European PC gamers.

Long EUgaming.net is the webs ultimate gaming resource for all European PC gamers. EU gaming is dedicated to Europe?s gaming scene, we will keep you up to date with everything that is, and will be going on in the gaming world. Why not visit our forum and talk with your fellow gamers about the latest demos, releases and downloads, its all there.

[Allan]

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Site Name: vBulletin-Ressources
URL: www.vbulletin-ressources.com (http://www.vbulletin-ressources.com/forum/)
Description: vBulletin-Ressources. com, a french communauty which offers hacks, translations, tutorials, styles and many more !! All you need to make a great vBulletin forum ! ;)
Reason for Nomination: A great french communauty simply, which increases the community vBulletin !
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[Ziki]

Seconded !

[peterska2]

Please remember to state the name or URL of the site which you are seconding in your post. Any seconds without this information will not be counted as there is no way of knowing what is being seconded.

[HPIA]

Site Name: Harry Potter In Action
URL: http://hpinaction.com
Description: Harry Potter in Action is an average-sized community with a lot of potential. We have discussion on the Harry Potter books, the movies, places to share your art, movies, fan-fictions stories, many many other forums, an arcade, 4 shoutboxes, and so much more. You will never be bored here.
Reason for Nomination: We can honestly say that there isn't a board out there that is fairer than us. At most forums, people are always worried about getting warned. We want it to be as comfortable as possible, so we don't do warns, nor do we do bans. Its been over 5 months and we still haven't banned anyone.

[theodonnells]

Site Name: Toonsunited.com
URL: http://www.toonsunited.com
Description: A Forum for all Toontown fans (Disney online game) with a mostly mature fan base surprisingly.. Advent calendar too.
Reason for Nomination: Feedback and fun.

[egtrix]

I will second the following boards:
1- www.vbulletin-ressources.com
2- http://hpinaction.com
3- www.vbshazz.com
Good boards and good luck ;)

[Logikos]

Site Name: vBHackers.com
URL: www.vBHackers.com
Description: unOfficial vBulletin Modifications Site.
Reason for Nomination: Great members, great staff and a overall great atmosphere. A nice place for vBulletin Admins and Coders alike to sit a chat about the software we all use. vBulletin! :)

[theodonnells]

Site Name: vBHackers.com
URL: vBHackers.com - vBulletin Modifications, Hacks, and Help - Powered by vBulletin (http://www.vBHackers.com)
Description: unOfficial vBulletin Modifications Site.
Reason for Nomination: Great members, great staff and a overall great atmosphere. A nice place for vBulletin Admins and Coders alike to sit a chat about the software we all use. vBulletin! :)

I second vBHackers.com!
I second http://JPiCForum.info

[abramelin]

Site Name: 9nokta2
URL: www.9nokta2.com (http://www.9nokta2.com)
Description: This is the first pixel designed, Turkish, Culture and Art Portal & Forum
Reason for Nomination: Unique design, a very good example for custom made style also very well designed for seo.

[Ike013]

Site Name: vBHackers.com
URL: www.vBHackers.com
Description: unOfficial vBulletin Modifications Site.
Reason for Nomination: Good atmosphere among members and staff, discussion is always possible and have learnt a lot over there :)

So I second:
vBHackers
www.vBHackers.com

[bang]

I'd love to see www.vblogetin.com as BotM

[concepts]

Site Name: Urban Artists United
URL: www.UrbanAU.com
Description: Models, Music, Entertainment Community
Reason for Nomination: Because its badass :)

[hotwheels]

Site Name: Insanemustangs

URL: Insanemustangs.com (Insanemustangs.com)

Description: Complete Ford Mustang Enthusiast's Website

Reason for Nomination: Because i think it is one of the greatest site's on the internet. I have 100's of hour's in building this site, it is almost 100% built on mod's from vbulletin.org.

[HangingClowns]

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Site Name: vBulletin
URL: www.vbshazz.com
Description: Encourges people that don't have vBulletin to get vBulletin! And for the people that have vB its another vB community ;)
Reason for Nomination: Every other vB forum/board has won at least once, thought Id give it a try :)
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I second this place, great staff, even better help.

[Bo0nDoKs8nT]

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Site Name: vBulletin
URL: www.vbshazz.com
Description: Encourges people that don't have vBulletin to get vBulletin! And for the people that have vB its another vB community ;)
Reason for Nomination: Every other vB forum/board has won at least once, thought Id give it a try :)
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I second this place, great staff, even better help.

i also second this site they have helped me countless times with many different problems that have come along

[thapunisha]

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Site Name: vBulletin
URL: www.vbshazz.com
Description: Encourges people that don't have vBulletin to get vBulletin! And for the people that have vB its another vB community ;)
Reason for Nomination: Every other vB forum/board has won at least once, thought Id give it a try :)
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yo i fourth this site fa sho. dey always hookin me up when im stuck and da staff is hella smart cuz

[Inescia]

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Site Name: vBulletin
URL: www.vbshazz.com
Description: Encourges people that don't have vBulletin to get vBulletin! And for the people that have vB its another vB community ;)
Reason for Nomination: Every other vB forum/board has won at least once, thought Id give it a try :)
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I fifth??? the site thanks for the excellent help recieved.
Keep up the invaluable help.

Inescia.

[SmashinYoungMan]

Site Name: Age of Antiquity
URL: http://www.ageofantiquity.com/forum/
Description: A forum for ancient and medieval era enthusiasts.
Reason for Nomination: If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.

Thankee. :)

[cash7c3]

Site Name: ModMyMoto.com
URL: www.modmymoto.com (http://www.modmymoto.com)
Description: Premiere Motorola Modding Community
Reason for Nomination: ModMyMoto.com has been live for about two months. The goal is to provide fast and friendly support to those interest ing unlocking the full potential of their Motorola mobile phone. With the most n00b friendly and detailed tutorial section on the web and a massive downloads section we have become THE one stop shop for Motorola modifications on the web. With unbeatable service and content we are committed to making sure every member is satisfied.

[PoetJA-1975]

Site Name: Age of Antiquity
URL: http://www.ageofantiquity.com/forum/
Description: A forum for ancient and medieval era enthusiasts.
Reason for Nomination: If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.

Thankee. :)

WOW! Not much going on AND can't really tell if you have many custom modifications - but the skin is just gorgeous!

I'll 2nd your site for the skin alone ;)

Jacquii.

[vonedaddy]

Site Name: Focus Faction Photography Community
URL: http://focusfaction.com/forums/
Description: A resource for beginner and profession photographers alike. We have made use of some of the best vbulletin mods and addons to bring a full featured photography site thats has everything.
Reason: We did all the add-ons and now we have to work on the skin. I wanted to see what you folks thought so far.

[FLMom]

Site Name: My Parent Connection

URL: http://www.MyParentConnection.com

Description: MPC is a community of parents and parents-to-be that offer tons of resources, articles, recipes, games & contests, blogs, messages boards and so much more!

Reason for Nomination: This is a small community with a big heart! I think we stand out above the rest because we make it our personal goal to help anyone involved with kids to be a better parent or guardian to a child. We offer support, advice and a daily escape to refresh and regroup so that they can go back to their families and be the best parent they can be!

[simsimt]

Site Name: My Parent Connection

URL: http://www.MyParentConnection.com

Description: MPC is a community of parents and parents-to-be that offer tons of resources, articles, recipes, games & contests, blogs, messages boards and so much more!

Reason for Nomination: This is a small community with a big heart! I think we stand out above the rest because we make it our personal goal to help anyone involved with kids to be a better parent or guardian to a child. We offer support, advice and a daily escape to refresh and regroup so that they can go back to their families and be the best parent they can be!
Seconded. Elegant forums.

[BamaStangGuy]

Site Name: Insanemustangs

URL: Insanemustangs.com (Insanemustangs.com)

Description: Complete Ford Mustang Enthusiast's Website

Reason for Nomination: Because i think it is one of the greatest site's on the internet. I have 100's of hour's in building this site, it is almost 100% built on mod's from vbulletin.org.

2nd

[HPIA]

Site Name: HP In Action (Harry Potter In Action)
URL: http://www.hpinaction.com
Description: Average in size, yet huge in potential. We have beena round for about 5 months now and have been doing fairly well.
Reason for Nomination: Well, winning an award like this is something that says something. To be honest, I don't even think we are there yet. But it is worth seeing if we are worthy. The forum is by the people for the people. Meaning we know what it is like to have faulty staff running the place. We are like a very tight family over there.

[LBmtb]

Site Name: SocalTrailRiders.org (STR)
URL: Home (http://www.socaltrailriders.org) & Forum Home (http://www.socaltrailriders.org/forum)
Description: Regional forum for Southern California mountain bikers.
Reason for Nomination: True family/community atmosphere and a dedicated owner who regards the site as his 'baby' and the forum members as his friends.

[Adrian Schneider]

I'll second SocialTrailRiders.org - looks good

[Shana]

Site Name: The Knightes of Maple
URL: http://www.knightsofmaple.com/forum
Description: A guild for the game Maple Story, we're the oldest / biggest guild in the game. We pride ourselves in helping newbies / anyone get started in the game and a no-hacker policy.
Reason for Nomination: This is just a small forum, but I'd like to see us get an award for recognition. The members are outstanding, and we've come a long way! Just hoping for some knowledge that we exist, haha.

[GrendelKhan{TSU]

I third mudbog.net

[Logikos]

Site Name: Age of Antiquity
URL: http://www.ageofantiquity.com/forum/
Description: A forum for ancient and medieval era enthusiasts.
Reason for Nomination: If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.

Thankee. :)

I second AOA - The sites deisgn is amazing. Great job SYM!

WOW! Not much going on AND can't really tell if you have many custom modifications - but the skin is just gorgeous!

I'll 2nd your site for the skin alone ;)

Jacquii.

I would have to agree. :cool:

[peterska2]

Please make sure it is clear what you are seconding by quoting the original nomination, or stating the name or URL in your second.

If we cannot tell just by looking at your post who you are seconding, then the second will not be counted.

[Ziki]

Site Name: Age of Antiquity
URL: http://www.ageofantiquity.com/forum/
Description: A forum for ancient and medieval era enthusiasts.
Reason for Nomination: If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.

Thankee. :)


This is the best looking style I ever saw.I second.

[iahead]

Site Name: Error Forum
URL: http://www.errorforum.com
Description: Error or Bug get it Fixed
Reason for Nomination: Its Very Unqiue

[CustomizeVB]

Site Name: Talk Developers
URL: http://www.talkdevelopers.com/community/
Description: Interviews, articles, templates and more!

Reason for nomination:
This is one of the most, if not the most promising community of 2006 for developers in the web development field. It'll have alot of interviews, articles, free resources, and more within the next while, but already offers 4 interviews, 4 articles and 3 free templates for registered members only and it's going on it's first month online.

Talk Developers makes a great community for all developers

[Kryative]

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Site Name: vBulletin
URL: www.vbshazz.com
Description: Encourges people that don't have vBulletin to get vBulletin! And for the people that have vB its another vB community ;)
Reason for Nomination: Every other vB forum/board has won at least once, thought Id give it a try :)
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i second that:cool:

[Adrian Schneider]

I'll also second http://www.ageofantiquity.com/forum/

[yingzhou]

Here is my site

Site Name: PDAVIET
URL: www.pdaviet.net
Description: The best site for PDA Software.
Reason for Nomination: You can download all the software needed for your PDA. :D

[Guest0321]

Site Name: Todd and Tyler Unauthorized!
URL: http://tntu.net/homeindex-home.html
Description: The official unofficial site of the syndicated Todd and Tyler show.
Reason for Nomination: Customized style with matching zoints profile style. Custom "Yet Another Great Band Name" mod that manages "great band names" mentioned on the t&t show, and randomly displays them. Custom podcast player on the vBadvanced CMPS page that displays which podcast is available that day.

[Tommy12345]

I'll also second http://www.ageofantiquity.com/forum/
This is the best looking site
Site Name: Age of Anitquity
URL: http://www.ageofantiquity.com/forum/
Description: Templates and more!
Reason for nomination: This is professionally done.

[psychotica]

Site Name: Poetry in Color Forum
URL: http://JPiCForum.infoDescription: Poetry, Essays, Shortstories, Creative Non-fiction, Book Reviews & more. JPiC Forum For Writers: We celebrate diversity with the typed word...
Reason for Nomination: Very nice community with very friendly and talented members. Very colorful and nice to look at.

[smacklan]

Site Name: My Parent Connection

URL: http://www.MyParentConnection.com

Description: MPC is a community of parents and parents-to-be that offer tons of resources, articles, recipes, games & contests, blogs, messages boards and so much more!

Reason for Nomination: This is a small community with a big heart! I think we stand out above the rest because we make it our personal goal to help anyone involved with kids to be a better parent or guardian to a child. We offer support, advice and a daily escape to refresh and regroup so that they can go back to their families and be the best parent they can be!
very nice site...seconded :)

[peterska2]

Please send a PM to me if there are any concerns about nominations.

All posts which are not nominations or seconds have been removed.

[TrumpetMaster]

Site Name: TrumpetMaster.com
URL: http://www.trumpetmaster.com
Description: The premier trumpet site on the web!
Reason for Nomination: About 6 months ago we made the switch from phpbb to VB and we will never look back. We have put alot of effort into customizing our vbulletin the best we can with a custom skin and other additions including vbadvanced CMPS, photopost classifieds, and vbadvanced Links. We are constantly trying to improve the site to be the best on the web for trumpet players! Thanks alot!

[Ohiosweetheart]

Site Name: TrumpetMaster.com
URL: http://www.trumpetmaster.com
Description: The premier trumpet site on the web!
Reason for Nomination: About 6 months ago we made the switch from phpbb to VB and we will never look back. We have put alot of effort into customizing our vbulletin the best we can with a custom skin and other additions including vbadvanced CMPS, photopost classifieds, and vbadvanced Links. We are constantly trying to improve the site to be the best on the web for trumpet players! Thanks alot!

EXCELLENT site! Love the skin, good content, nicely laid out.
I'll second!

[ZeroX Prodigy]

Site Name: TalkHTTP
URL: http://www.talkhttp.net
Description: TalkHttp is a webmaster discussion forum where you can gather with fellow webmasters and meet all types of site owners. Sell, Buy, Trade your wares, and more!
Reason for Nomination: It's been open since July, and has made me proud to be an administrator there. Also, I think it can do well in it's first contest. :)

[packetattack]

I nominate the following two vBulletin sites:

http://forums.nycmaximas.org - Very busy site for a local auto community of Nissan Maxima Enthusiasts in the NYC/Tri-State area.

http://forums.guyanapride.org - Newly launched site, going official in January 1st, 2007. A common meeting place for all Guyanese in the United States.

[rolandogomez]

I just built this site, took me about three days, had some help here and there, but most of it was done by me. I'm no coder or programmer, but I've been learning as I go thanks to great resources like this site and others. This is my third site, and I think I just keep getting better every day.

As Requested:

Originally Posted by rolandogomez
Site Name: CameraZoo.com
URL: http://www.camerazoo.com
Description: Photography Site for Pros to Hobbyist focusing on life and our world around us.
Reason for Nomination: Not built by a coder, programmer, etc., but buy a photographer who's learned from many coders, programmers, etc., and by helpful people here on Vbulletin.org, Vbulletin.com, Vblogetin.com, TheVBGeek.com, VBGreece.com, VBhacks.com, VBskinworks.com, VBmodder.com, VBadvanced.com, PhotoPost.com, Photoplog.com, Vbseo.com and every VB site out there...thanks for all the help. Without any of of the sites mentioned and others, along with the community of folks at each site, I'd have no ability to have accomplished what I've done so far in three days. Site publically launched Christmas Eve 2006, late.

While the site is not totally completed, it's not "underconstruction" either as it's totally fully functional right now. Check it out, vote for it I hope! Thanks again to everyone for their help, advice and more. Happy Holidays, rg sends!

[AKapadia]

Site Name: Desi-Forumz.com
URL: www.desi-forumz.com
Description: Indian TvShows, Music, Movies, Chit Chat, Sports
Reason for Nomination: I have Made whole forum Creative with Different hacks and own code..

[soletrader]

Site Name: Traders Laboratory
URL: http://www.traderslaboratory.com/
Description: Financial forum for traders and active investors. We focus on futures, stocks, option, and forex.
Reason: We have taken a different approach in starting a forum. Our initial goal was to make our site more than a forum and interactive as possible. We feature articles sections, charts, videos, and chat rooms. We also host live chat seminars on trading. We have recently partnered up with a financial news firm and interviews can be streamed via our site through our audio player.

This is my first forum and website ever. I managed to make it without any coding knowledge so still shocked how I came up this far. We have managed to reach the 1,000 member mark this month within 5 months of launch. We are a revenue sharing board with adsense and also through amazon for those who write book reviews.

[rolandogomez]

As Requested:

Originally Posted by rolandogomez
Site Name: Glamour1.com
URL: http://www.glamour1.com
Description: Photography Site for Pros to Hobbyist focusing on glamour photography and other genres.
Reason for Nomination: I built this site, took me about eight years, yep, been at it since 1999 and still at it. First had Matt's old CGI forum script then as we grew Ubb, then said I was going to something much better and made the switch to VBulletin--best decision I ever made and I'm not sure why I waited so long. I've had some help here and there, but most of it was done by me--all blood, sweat and tears. In 1999 I didn't even know what HTML was, though I've learned the hard way, self-taught while raising five kids and working full time.

The hardest part was six years ago, Dec. 28th, while my wife had her feet in stirrups delivering our first child between us after losing what would have been our first son, in utero the year before, I as on the with the FBI (pre-9/11) and at the time Interland security teams as we were seriously hit by a hacker and a DOS attack. While I was on a four-way phone call with them, after about a week the individual that caused all the problems was arrested, in all places, Lousianna. So I can honestly say blood, sweat and tears have been put in this website.

In March 2006 I took a chance and changed the name to what it is today, originally it was called GarageGlamour and dedicated to those who work full-time to pay their bills while persuing their passion in the photographic arts, much like Paul Allen the co-founder of Microsoft who plays in a "garage band" called Grown Men. The name change didn't hurt us, but it hasn't been easy. We were able to maintain our #1 rank with Google.com under "glamour photography" that we've enjoyed for almost six years now, among other key search terms.

While I'm no coder or programmer, I've been learning as I go thanks to great resources like this site and others. This was my first site and I'm up to three, but I'm happy to be away from that 2400 baud modem and using broadband now, makes one heck of a difference and we all just keep getting better every day. I dedicate this nomination to my wife and children that have "missed" their dad when I bury myself in my "puter" room.

Not built by a coder, programmer, etc., but buy a photographer who's learned from many coders, programmers, etc., and by helpful people here on Vbulletin.org, Vbulletin.com, Vblogetin.com, TheVBGeek.com, VBGreece.com, VBhacks.com, VBskinworks.com, VBmodder.com, VBadvanced.com, PhotoPost.com, Photoplog.com, Vbseo.com and every VB site out there...thanks for all the help.

Without any of of the sites mentioned and others, along with the community of folks at each site and here, I'd have no ability to have accomplished what I've done so far in almost nine years. Site publically launched March 7, 1999 as www.garageglamour.com then the name changed on March 2006.

Check it out, vote for it I hope! Thanks again to everyone for their help, advice and more. Happy Holidays, rg sends!

[peterska2]

Last few hours now for nominations for January's Poll. Please make sure that you have checked out the sites nominated and seconded the ones that you like the best.

Good luck everybody.

[SaN-DeeP]

Site Name: Mustangevolution.com
URL: http://www.mustangevolution.com/forum/
Description: Ford Mustang discussion forum
Reason for Nomination: Excellent resource for Ford Mustang enthusiasts with a clean style and friendly staff.
seconded guy has put in lot of efforts and this new version is remarkable