Hey guys,

When we started the i Club back in May '99, we have never thought about how big we will grow in just a year. Number of members is growing and our website receives more and more hits everyday. That is very good. But, there is always that "but", we cannot keep our website on any regular webhost server due to it's very heavy traffic. On some days we get ~1Gig of data transfered. That is why I have been moving the site from place to place for the past 6 months. Finally, I found our site a good home. Our fellow member and 1/3 of the i Club creators, Nick Catalfamo, aka NickCat, was nice ebough to offer to host the site on his server and T1 connection. That was working out fine until we hit a point break. Nick's server could no longer handle all the traffic and hundereds of simultaneous hits. So, we are trying to buy a server that will provide a nice and comfy home for our website and monstorious message board.

What I am asking from you guys, is if you can, donate some money towards the purchase of the server. We will all benefit from that. With 1500 members, we will be able to come with a good chunk of money that will allow us to buy a good server and maybe some other things needed to run a perfect website.

If you can donate some money, e-mail me at XXX and put DONATIONS in the subject line. I will give you the address to send your donations to. Any amount is welcome.

People who will donate $ to us, will receive a special i Club sticker when they come out.

Thanks a lot,

Alex "Imprezer" Shikh

P.S. You can post here yelling "I am in for $x" or anything like that. <IMG SRC="http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif" border=0>

ADDRESS:
Alexander Shikhmuradov


THANKS A LOT, FRIENDS!!!

You can also send us money by www.paypal.com (http://www.paypal.com) . My e-mail address is XXX. Also, if you put me as your referal, we'll get an additional $5 as a bonus.

[This message has been edited by Imprezer (edited January 30, 2001).]
[edited by remove payment methods, since it's all over. -Nick]

So how much are we talking about http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smile.gif

Richard

Any amount is welcome.

I sent you an e-mail.
Lets keep this board alive people!
Send in anything you can even if its $1.
If 1000 members send just $1. thats $1000 towards the new server to keep this BB alive! So if you are a True member back it up with your donation.

Subie On!

Hey Alex, the National I-Club is a not-for-profit org right?

And what kind of server are you planning on getting and what OS?

[This message has been edited by Revision (edited April 22, 2000).]

(yelling) I am in for $5

You should be able to get a nice server for $5000.

Good luck,
g

I'm in for $5.

Jay

I know how much a good server is. I'll put up $20. I'd do more but I just ordered a P1 suspension and I'm getting a bunch of hail damage fixed this week.

I'm only a lurker, but have had my RS since 9/16/97. Just tell me where to send the check.

Jim

PS- Hello all.

Not to be a dick, but you could probably charge $10 a sticker and people would be happy to pay, knowing the extra was going to support the site...

_Dave_

I'm in for $10. This site has saved me money on mods and helped me make the right ones. Although, if it wasn't for this site I probably never would've bought my RS. I'd still be happily plodding along in a 2.2l Legacy. Damn you Alex, you cost me $22000 and counting http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/wink.gif.
I think dave might be on to something. Personally I don't want any stickers on my car but maybe I'd put it on the fairing for my Thule rack.

I am in for twenty and will give it to you at the BAM beatdown.

Maybe you get get some T-shirts made up with Subie or STi logos and sell them. I bet lots o people would be interested, especially to support our new home.

I'm in for $20.

-john

[This message has been edited by JAH (edited April 22, 2000).]

i'm in, i'll contact you when i get back from my trip...

O...

Imprezer, I am in for $5. Just let us know where to send the check.

I'm in for $25. This board has saved me a bunch of money as well, and I've received lots of good advice. This is a no-brainer to me.

Mr. Imprezident,

I spend $15 on a single movie and popcorn, and usually don't get as much entertainment and education value as I do in my hours (uhh, make that days http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif) of free time on this board. So just let me know where to send the check. I'd love to have an i-Club sticker, too.

Mr. Imprezident,

I spend $15 on a single movie and popcorn, and usually don't get as much entertainment and education value as I do in my hours (uhh, make that days http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif) of free time on this board. So just let me know where to send the check. I'd love to have an i-Club sticker, too.

Hey Guys/Gals,

I am really pleased to see such a positive response from our request for help.

For those who asked a few technical questions... the operating system that we are going to go with is Linux, it's by far the most stable and reliable of the server OSs. Machine... well that's up to the amount of money we receive. I want to get a beast however. The more money the better the server we get.

Just to give you guys who are familiar with linux an idea of how hard we were getting hit yesterday... the load average was at a sustained 200+ for 2 hours. Until it finally peaked over 300 and the server just couldn't handle it anymore and I had to reboot.

You guys are hammering the site... which is great... and what I am sure Alex, Robert, and myself were hoping to happen one day... but I think we just grew so fast that we weren't expecting such a large machine upgrade so soon.

Please be generous in your donations... I know for how much we all use this site and the valuable information, not to mention the fellow Subaru nut compantionship, a little scraped together cash shouldn't be to hard to come by.

Thanks again... and I will keep you all updated as to what's happening with the server.

Currently today, I am borrowing, from a really good friend, another machine to handle the load until we get our permanent server in place. Which I hope is quickly.

Later
Nick

i'm in for $5 or $10. keep us posted on where to send money to.

Alex
Throw Kartboy Kustoms down for $50.00!
If it wasnt for this site i wouldnt have started making parts for subarus.
Now buy some kartboy parts so i can send alex his check http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smile.gif

thanks
tom@kartboy.com
mark@kartboy.com

I'm still new to the site, but I'd love to donate $20. I don't plan on doing any mods to my car(saving for WRX!), but I still like reading all the posts.
Let me know where to send it, and who to make it out to.

Dustin Blundell
Seattle, WA
'00 RS owner since 1/27/00 1500mi

Definitely count me in; I always get a decent response to anything I have post (though not that many) but we must stick together.

ceejay
(CJ)

Hey I think RRinDC hit the nail on the head. Instead of taking your girl to see that really bad chick flick, send in a check to keep this alive. It gives endless hours of enjoyment and think of all the useful info you've gotten here. It's worth it. Hey all you imprezidents,how about coming up with a t-shirt? But you can put me down for sticker for now.

I'm in... http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smile.gif I'll email you this week...

[This message has been edited by nsr (edited April 22, 2000).]

Alex, can u post an address and who to address to? I'll be sending in a cheque. On the other hand, I have an old 286 sitting around.... http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif

Hey i hate to say it, but didn't about a week or 2 ago I post something about advertising on the site? You guys should harness all the hits that we get on the board to make $ to pay for the server. In any event, I'll send you $20 to start, and more when I get it.

-mike

I'm good for $20. The community is worth it!

You know I am in Alex. I will throw in something over $50 as well. I will also work my buddie for the rack space, and even bribe my OTHER buddie(boss) to configure it.

josh

PS For those looking for stickers and t's, I will tell you Alex has no intention of making money off this board. He wants to put ALL the money back into the site and club. So if we get enough, I guarentee you Alex and Robert will more likely get stickers and t's made up. The immediate need is to get a server and a place to put it. I have had many talks with Alex about this, and I he has great ideas for this site. Just wanted to make sure everyone knew that. -j

[This message has been edited by josh (edited April 22, 2000).]

$20 canadian coming your way (realizing ofcourse it's only worth about $5 of your little green bills)

I am in for 20 just give me the address.

Just gimmie the details and the 'green' is on its way. I love this BB. Even though my productivity at work sometimes dislikes it.
http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif
I wouldn't need you guys so badly if my girlfriend would just fall in love with Subarus. I am trying my hardest but she just goes blank after 30 seconds of talk.
I guess I just have to keep sending flowers and chocolate to Subie Gal. (How easy is it for me to get off topic?)
Anyways, guys keep this board alive.

-Mel

I'm in. Check your E-Mail, Alex...

-Doug

I'm in for $20.....

sent an e-mail..

Hi Alex / Nick

You can put the "USA 22B owners club" down for $50 per member. http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/wink.gif

Please post or e-mail the address to send the cheque too. I'll send the cheque when I get back from the UK in 2 weeks.

Any chance of SOA kicking in some "contingency money" http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smile.gif

Richard

I'm in for $15. I'll also have some 10,000 RPM hard drives available in a little while if you need them.

Jeff

I'm in. Even though I'm a geezer. I should be able to scrape together some cash as soon as my Social Security check comes in. http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif

I could send something. you should put up a little side bar on the main page that says how much you have raised sofar.

I have put my address on the top message. Thanks a lot. If possible, send cash to speed the process up a bit. Thanks again.

I am in.

Watch out for my $20 cheque. http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/cool.gif

Server Info Update!

Ok... well as I am sure you all noticed we were down for a little while this morning... we switched over to the temp box (P3 500) (and I STRESS TEMP!!!) this should keep us up and running until we get all the money for the new server together.

Ok... I am narrowing down the box I am looking at... right now it's looking to cost about $4K. The box is from VALinix and is going to be a dual Pentium3 600. It will have enough harddrive space to last us for a while... and it's fully expandable to grow as the club gains more members.

Now simple math tells us we need $4000, and with most people donating about $20, we will need 200 members to hit this mark. Now this doesn't mean this is the machine we have to get... there is much room for improvement like more memory or better processors, so the more money you guys send the better box we will end up with.

I am IN-$20-
gotta stick togather
right http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smile.gif http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smile.gif http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smile.gif

Just a gague as to how much I like this site... I've never even spent money on a porn site or anything.. heh.

Yeah, that's what this needs.. a section that will chart the progress of the fundraising,
a list with all the people that donate...
You should advertise this posting off the front page of the site too... bring some attention to it...

BTW: my check is the mail..


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[This message has been edited by Fishguy (edited April 22, 2000).]

I'm in fer $10

yeah, in for $20.

i'm in

In for a C-note, well check actually. Should see it about wed/thurs. Keep us up and running.

NO WAY, this sucks!! If it wasn't for this damn site I would be spending money on things other than my car. But, I love this site, I'm in for $20. http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif

Mike




[This message has been edited by Gravity (edited April 22, 2000).]

Put me down for $5

Check will go out Monday hope it helps! Can you mail me my sticker? http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smile.gif

I'll fork over $5.

now alex, this money isn't going for a new WRX is it?? hehe the check is in the mail
just let me drive it!

If Possible, can you buy the Server without procesors? If so, I will donate 2 P3 600 CPU's and 2 sticks of 128 memory. Also, Nick, What kind of space are you talking about??? HD??? I have access to all computer Hardware. Let me know. Whatever I can help with, I'm there.

I'm in for some money. not sure how much yet.

Don't want to start a flame or get this thread going in a different direction, but as a web application developer, I have to say something. You said that Linux is the way you want to go, but I'd have to put my vote in for Win2K. I have developed some high-end database-driven web applications that run on machines with dual 500s (or better) running Windows (anywhere from 512MB RAM and up). One of the applications handles several hundred concurrent users all day everyday and we never have any problems. I will admit, if you are on a box close to the minimum requirements for Windows, you will see problems, but as long as you have a sufficient machine, things run great.

Again, hoping this doesn't start a flame or anything; just needed to stick up for Microsoft as they have made my career much more fun.

PS: Worked on UNIX boxes for over 3 years before I ever worked on Windows, so I'm not just saying this because I only know Windows.

Also, my check for the $25 I committed to earlier is in the mail.

My $5.00 is in the mail.

im in for $5...

Thank you to the Site creaters for all the info that they have provided for me, I will send a donation once i get an adress.

I'm in for $20. It will be in the mail on monday.

I'm in for a couple thousand... OK,Yen that is...

Jim
The Unknown STi Guy

If you are in need of a server to solve these problems and don't want to pay too much money for it, you can check out www.westhost.com (http://www.westhost.com)

They charge $15.95/month and you get 40MB of storage. Multiple T3 connections and UNLIMITED TRANSFER! I have been with them for a while now and they are very reliable. Go for it!

My check will be in the mail on Monday,
4-24-00 for $5.

$20 as soon as I get paid!!!!!

Hey Alex, I have yet to get mu Subie, but I'll kick in for $15....

Waiting on that Turbo....

Mike

I'm in -- not for much -- but in nonetheless... BTW, Does this count as a tax deduction? http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/wink.gif

Alex..you know I am in... http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smile.gif

So Alex / robert / nick

Why don't you register the I-club as a Church?? LOL

My cheque was posted today..

Keep up the good work guys..

Richard

I'll drop a check in the mail before I board the plane for the UK tomorrow!! http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif

I'd die w/o this BBS! http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif

I'm in for $20, but I would like to send the money with www.paypal.com (http://www.paypal.com) if you will sign up for a free account for me to send it to.

People can pay with their VISA card, possibly meaning bigger donations than if using cash (except mine is a debit card), and each time you withdraw money from your account with them, you can get a direct deposit of funds from them into your checking account with a couple of days.

Let me know via email if you get a paypal account. My paypal ID is the same as my ebay email address, "jesusreigns at wwdb.org", in case people want to send me money too...

Larry Ganz www.ImprezaRS.com (http://www.ImprezaRS.com)

If I don't here from you by Monday, I'll send cash.

I'll pitch in for $25. I wouldn't have a scooby if it wasn't for this board. http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smile.gif

We should be there in no time, with the support you are getting. http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif

Aaron

Hey, I like the paypal idea! I can put the donation on my Subaru credit card. Not only do I help my favorite website, but I get points toward my next Suby! If you get a paypal account, I'm in for $20! If you don't, I'll have to think about it... http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/wink.gif

-Tim

Damn is your mailman going to hate you... I sent you an email earlier telling you I was in. I will send it out on Monday unless it is another Japanese Holiday. Remember it takes a week to get to CA.

I'm in... I don't know for how much yet. I'll have to look at my check book. http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smile.gif

Turns out you can send money to ANYONE with an email address via paypal.

But, unless they click the link in the email notice they get from paypal.com, and register to get the dough, it sits in their account forever.

I will await permission from Imprezer to send the funds via paypal.com ASAP. I don't want the money to sit there forever...

Ok, I have signed up for PAYPAL account. What now?

I am in for $10. I will send you the check ASAP.

i know you are pressed for time to get the new server, but i am pressed for cash till next month, then i will be glad to send in at least $20.. sorry it cant be sooner

I'm in for $20 at least. Nick, are you looking at a VALinux machine? I think those are about $5k. Plus I'd love a sticker. http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smile.gif

Of course I'm in. Tell Me where to send the check!!!

Kenneth

Not to be a "Capitalist Bastard" but . . .

since there are so many people hitting this site . . .the i-club could sell some space on the Home Page to retailers of Subaru Related products or Subaru itself. I understand it's a non-profit organization but the money from advertising could b used to pay for stuff like a Club Server and other supporting net equipment. I wouldn't mind seeing a couple banners if they related to Subaru stuff like upcoming products, sales on aftermarket parts or whatever. Just something to think about.

-Del http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/tongue.gif

I am in for $20. I was looking forever for Subaru add ons and connections. Then I found the I-club. It is a club and I am a member. As a member I am in for supporting my club.
http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif

P.S. Best Damn site on the NET! http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/cool.gif

Imprezer,

Can you provide your PAYPAL account? This way, I can send you the money via PAYPAL (using my Subaru Master Card so I can get the nice 5% toward my next WRX http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smile.gif).

larryganz, I used you as a referrer so you should get a nice $5 bonus.

I'm in for $20.

I'm in for like $300 um.. I'm $3.00.
keep in mind that I"m only 14 years old and I donn't have a job. But, I love you man.
you are not getting my bud light.
Sorry I just loved that comercial. anyways I be happy to donate anything. And if some gave me some tips on adobe illistrator I could help out with pics.
QUESTION: I CAN'T RIGHT CHECKS HOW ELSE CAN I SEND THE MONEY?
thanks
ImPrEzIvE...ps I love stickers

I'm in for $5, sorry can't do more, car is getting fixed, the @#$% insurance comp. not covering all...so next month when i have more, i will try and send more. Oh, and i will be glad to throw an Iclub sticker on muh car.

how do we pay using paypal?
Keith

Count me in for $20!

Definately worth it!!!!!

Pete W.

In the mail! http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif

I am sending the money via paypal now, using Imprezer @ home.com (remove spaces in email to make it work). It will also ask for his last name "Shikhmuradov".

ADDENDUM: As we all send money to paypal, his account balance with them will keep going up and up and up, until he decides to withdraw the funds. He can log on and keep track of the balance like a savings account, and then get the money out by having them send a personal check or direct deposit to his checking account.

You can use my email as the referal person "larryganz @ hotmail.com" and remove the spaces to make it work.

[This message has been edited by larryganz (edited April 23, 2000).]

[This message has been edited by larryganz (edited April 23, 2000).]

Great! This PayPal is really working. Can someone please post instructions on how to donate $ using it, please. I am not sure myself.

Thanks.

http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif

I'm in for $5 -- sorry it's not much, poor college student!

jhuang76 - thanks for using me as the referal, when I donated the $20 to Imprezer they only charged my credit card $15!

Instructions to others: It is simpler than this sounds. I use it for eBay, as well as using iEscrow.com if I am selling a valuable item (with bidpay.com you can send a western union money order, but it isn't free)

First you visit the paypal.com web site and click on the "signup" link near the top right of the screen. Follow the instructions, and you will soon be ready to send money via your credit card (or you can mail them a check and they will credit your account so you can send money later by withdrawing it from you account).

Once you sign up, they will send you a confirmation email with a link to click onto, that will activate your account. You must do that to verify your email is correct or you cant send or receive money yet. Once your email address is confirmed you will be able to send up to $500, and withdraw funds up to $500.

They will also snail mail you a confirmation code that will prove your street address is also correct. When the letter arrives in the mailbox in about 2 weeks, you will "log on" to your account and go to "My Account" and the "overview" submenu, then click on confirm street address, and enter the code and click on "okay/submit" button. Once that is done, you can withdraw ALL the funds people send you when you account balance is over $500. Obviously, they don't want to mail large checks without confirming the mailing address.

Then, when you want to send money to someone, go to paypal.com and login, by clicking the "login" button on the top right of the screen. Your ID is your email address, and your password is one you chose when you signed up.

The click on the Tab/link to send money. The next screen will ask for the email address of whomever you are sending to (they don't have to be a member, but will need to sign up to withdraw the funds).

It will also want the dollar amount in "dollars.cents" (i.e. 20.00) without dollar sign, then the recipient's last name, and any message you want to send to the recipient.

When you click send, it will first try to use any money left in your paypal account from money people have sent you previousl (or from checks you deposited with them), and then they will charge the credit card for the remainder of the balance of what you sent.

Obviously you want a very secure password, and they do use secure servers. If people can figure out your password, they then have access to your credit card! This company seems to be very reliable, and makes their money by holding other peoples money in what is essentially a "non-interest bearing debit card account".

Occasionally they slow down like tonight. Everyone is at home buying stuff on eBay...

I would suggest all the new paypal user register imprezer as the referral then the club can get 5 dollars more in each donation automatically !!

Love this board and community here in our chunk of cyber-suby heaven. Im in for 20 bucks to keep it going. I will try this pay pall deal using imprezers info for an extra five... Hey ya learn something new everyday at the i-club.

Robert cOz-art

[This message has been edited by cOz (edited April 23, 2000).]

Imprezahk,

Excellent idea! Use "Imprezer @ home.com" (remove spaces for it to work) as the referral person! Grrrreat!

Money money money!

Imprezer might want to give us an update every couple of days with what "percent" of our goal we have reached. Kinda like the "United Way Thermometer"...

[This message has been edited by larryganz (edited April 23, 2000).]

Im in for $5

Just went through the pay pall process and it was a snap! EVERYONE should go register with imprezer's info. This could generate some serious cash for FREE. Thats kinda cool!!!

cOz

I just really wanted to thank everyone who has donated money so far... I am really not surprised, but more shocked at the outpouring of support here... makes me pretty happy and definitly justifies all the sleepless nights, not to mention rude awakenings in the middle of the night, to make sure the server was ok and the board wasn't down.

Funny part is... whenver there was a hiccup in the board alex would usually send me an ICQ... and about 95% of the time I was already on it! Just hope nobody else ever noticed! http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smile.gif

But please folks... don't stop... we are still well shy of our goal... we need at least 200 members total to donate about $20 a piece to hit our mark for the $4000 server. Please be as generous as you can and I know I speak for Alex, Robert and myself when I say... THANK YOU!!!

-Nick Catalfamo

number 100 sweet

Hey everyone, lets help out and donate some cash.. Not a lot, but every bit will help out.. I'm down for $5..

Hi!

Put me down for $40.00

I have saved more than that with the advice people post here regulary.

Thanks!

Leo

Since im graduating in 3 weeks, Im banking on a good graduation party. $20 from me. Is comming through paypal.com

[This message has been edited by IMPREZAmike (edited April 23, 2000).]

I'm in for $10 http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smile.gif

Can we just send you a letter with cash and our return address on it?


Drifter

I'll be sending in some Canadian $ http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif

Yeah Alex, if you are not already on PayPal I'll refer you, otherwise just send me your account ID and I'll 'Pal the money to you.

I am a really new member but i have been visiting this site since my earliest interest in Subarus (about a year ago). I think you guys should offer I-CLUB stickers and T-shirts ALL THE TIME! Maybe make a little "i-club accessories" section on your navigation bar.

You guys will have your money fro me as soon as I get my hands on it.I graduate May 11th so I'll have money by then, I love this board, its like living another life.

-Big Drew

If you get $5 when some one refers you, then if person A sends $5 and refers person B, person B can send $5 and refer person C. Person C can send $5 and refer person D and person D can send $5 and refer person A. Hence, $0 is spent, but $20 is given total.

What do you guys think? Does that work out?

Fusion

PS That's my two cents, I'll see what else I can muster for the new server! http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/wink.gif

I'm in $5. I like this site. I don't have money right now, but I can send more money by the end of April.

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Just added my $20 to the pot through paypal.com.

Good Luck with the site and server.

Greg

$20 via paypal...

damn...that's a cool web function...has paypal gone public? hehe

cheerio!

shuman

I just sent $50 using pay pal! It was very easy. I love this sight and would hate to see it go south. http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/frown.gif Keep up the great work guys!

Let me know which server you decide on. I work for a VERY large computer firm and we get ridiculous deals on hardware. If you let me know what you want I will try and get it at our cost.

Bryan

I'm in for $25. Love this community!

I'll be in for $20 as soon as I get paid again. We are starting a business and its draining all our money right now, but I'll get it to you as soon as possible!

I will be sending out a check for $100.00 today as a donation to the i-club for the new server. I know I have received may referrals from this web site and as a business that you guys allow to post here it is just a way for Teague's Auto to say THX!

I also have noticed that not may other businesses are posting to this message. If you are a business that post things for sale on this message board it is only right to support it when it needs it the most. So I challenge any business that post on this site to match or beat my donation.

Dale Teague (Teague's Auto)

Visit http://www.teaguesauto.com For all your Subaru needs.

Can I send cash thruogh the mail with a return address.man I wish I could sen more these guys ar making me feel guilty

im on this site almost everyday and wouldnt want to see the site go and the other plus is that you guys will be running Linux on the server so im in http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smile.gif

side note: Linux is the best OS http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smile.gif (Personally i use slackware 7.0) Rock on Iclub.

I'm in for $5..I'll send out the check this week. So we get stickers? That's awesome =)

Hey guys,

For those who haven't done it yet, if you don't have cash, try to register in PAYPAL.COM , you pay nothing for the $5 that you donate to the club !! Just register with a credit card you have ( I don't know if they check is that registered by yourself ) and put down imprezer as your referral. Just a few clicks man ! $20 bucks through paypal on the way !

My 20 CDN loonies is on it's way..... Man I never ever paid anything for a website! This is getting cult like. hehehehe....

(to Lovejoy) I know what you mean. PayPal is C-R-A-W-L-I-N-G today.

(to Imprezer) $25 via PayPal.

Shane "Warp3" Warren
1999 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS
http://jump.to/warpthree

You can count me in for $20(I'll have to see if that's going to be US or CDN) hopefuly it will be US but I have to check my bank book first. Keep up the good work guys.
Cheers!!!

p.s.- come on everybody...there's 1400+ of us here, we can get a lot if everyone gives a little. Let's keep the I-Club alive shall we. http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smile.gif

Count me in for US$20. I'll send the check tomorrow http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif

in the mail for 20.00

-jw

You can coun't me in for $30 bux
I'll send it Wednesday
-Ian D.

I love this site. Put me in for $25. Where do I sent it? Why not a $20-25 fee to join and yearly dues? If you can't afford that, how do you buy gas? http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/confused.gif

Count me in for $30 US Mailing tomorrow

I should stress that if only 1,000 of the 1,500 members all registered for paypal.com, using Imprezer as as the referal, and he gets $5 per referral, he has $5,000 in his paypal account even if you don't send anything!

Glad I thought of paypal.com, and glad someone thought of making Imprezer the referal person. This is free money...

[This message has been edited by larryganz (edited April 24, 2000).]

Im in for $5. Any little bit helps, right?
-JP

I love this board, even though I own a 4X4, its still my daily bread. I have 2 9.1 UWscsi Cheetahs 10,000 rpm beasts that I will sell at a insanely low price. Also, VaLinux is ****, get a dual 500 Celery, DPT RAID controller, Slackware 7.0 and your all set. I work as a Linux Sys Admin up in Canada so I kinda know whats what. Any help, remote admin, anything just post it and I'd be happy to offer my services free of charge.

Oh yeah I forgot, $10 of my ****ty Canadian money will being coming your way http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smile.gif

You got $20 commin in......if paypal dosen't slow down even more. http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smile.gif

Lovejoy

I got involved in the Subaru scene two years ago and can say without a doubt, this site is the best on the web. Keep up the good work and I'll keep on supporting it.

$20.00 should already be in you Pay-Pal Account.

CAN I SEnD CASH IN THE MAil?????

Alex,

After all the good things I've gotten from this board, I cannot pass this oportunity to say thank you. I know $20 bucks ain't much, but I feel I'm a true member.

I'll send this via paypal.

Cheers,
Marco

PD: Please don't use Linux!!!

I've already sent in my $20, and wanted to offer more help. I do a lot of volume purchasing for the company I work for (350+ employee's) so I may be able to get a good price on a server from one of our vendors and have it direct shipped to you. Let me know (via private e-mail) what you are looking for (type, brand, processor, RAM, HD size, etc.) and I'll start getting some prices for you! http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smile.gif

Any word on the equipment you need?

As mentioned before, the company I work for is a HUGE reseller and the employees are allowed to buy stuff at cost. Please let me know what you need.

I'm in for $10.

can I donate even though I don't have an impreza yet and still get a sticker, I want one for when I do get one?

my $20 is now in your paypal account. does anyone have a total yet?

Not sure what the total is yet... haven't had a chance to count... (or talked with alex in a day or so) not to be a Pessimist, but I am pretty sure we are not at our goal yet.

The only thing I was a tad dissapointed to see was that Dale's challenge wasn't picked up by any of the companies here. It's a little disheartening to see the companies that make there money from us not willing to turn around and help pay the 'bills' for all the free advertising they get here. Oh well... maybe this guilt trip will work!

Later,
Nick

P.S. Depending on what the final $$$ count is, I might be getting in contact with a few people who were offering a sales outlet for the equipment.

I'me in!! I'll see if I have any U.S. cash left over from my last trip South of the border. If not, I'll send Cdn funds. (Play money)

I know this was already addressed, but you guys can make a $10 donation that costs nothing and only needs about 10 minutes of your time.

Through paypal you can give $10 for free. If you sign up for paypal and use alex's e-mail (imprezer@home.com) as a referral he will get $5. The other $5 is a bonus you get from signing up with paypal and is yours to spend anyway you want. (but we would hope you send it to alex) I did it this morning and took about 7 minutes from start to finish. BTW... to send the $5 to alex... use the same e-mail address as above and his last name is Shikhmuradov.

The only thing paypal needs is a credit card for authorization of the account. Course IMHO paypal seems like a pretty cool way to send money regardless... I know it means if I need to send alex any money for parts I don't need to get anymore money orders or worry about it taking to long in the mail.

So please, if you can't give any money (or already sent a check and can spare some time to do this) please sign on to https://secure.paypal.com/refer/pal=imprezer%40home.com and sign up today... it's free!

-Nick

This sucks...paypal is only available to US residents...sorry Alex, but this means that I'm going to have to mail you a money order for those $20US that I promised you...I'll try to get it tomorrow but you might have to wait a little...but don't worry I will send it to you http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smile.gif

On another note...

http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/frown.gif I'm disapointed as well that no other vendors have stepped up to meet Dale's challenge, I think that was a very honourable thing for him to do, not necessarily to issue the challenge but to realize the impact that this board has had on his business and to help support it...I think that maybe the club might have to revise it's policy about the advertisement that takes place in here... but that's just my oppinion.

Cheers everyone!!!

I'm in. After much soul (and changebox) searching I've found I have a little spare change. It's all going to a money order that's going to you, Alex.

I never liked paying for internet sites...but I'll make an exception.

Count me in for $5 or whatever I can dig up. http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smile.gif

Ok perfect Imprezer, because I am in Canada, I cant use PayPal I think, So, I am sending you a 15$ US Check.

Take care
Mike M.

I know there are more of you out there. Come on. It's easy with paypal. I sent mine in and using Imprezer as your referrel adds $5 bucks for nothing.

I coulda sworn Teagues pitched in $100. Sounds like some support to me.

Yeah, but Dale Teagues is the only vendor who's donated anything substantial (at least that I know of). Maybe some of the vendors can be nice enough to do a "banner-less" advertisment here!!!

UPDATE

I have $550 in my PayPal account and got 1 check for $50 (RSquire). I know more checks are coming, but we are still a bit low. Come one guys, keep those rubbles coming. http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif

Hey, I'm still new to this impreza thing but this site is the greatest. you know my e-mail, njust send me the info and i'll send you a check. I'm a bit tight right now, (just sent in a check for my RS payments, will they never end...) but friday is payday and I want to help

Shin

*whew* Finally found my wallet and credit card. I got a couple bucks coming your way via PayPal. I'll send some more after payday too. Not too sure how long it will take. Some clause mentioned confirming the street address via snail mail. I don't know if you payment will held until such confirmation is made.

Awesome site. Well worth the price of admission.

HEY IMPREZER,

see my new topic titled "SOL'N: the server thing"

This way you can use th emoney for beer.

-Pat

Or better yet to sponsor the rally car !

hehe

Whew..it took me a while to post a messege. post messege box just wouldn't pop up..anyways.. i just sent $20.00 thru payal. hope u get $5.00 refferal credit also..Keep it up guys..

Dino

For those of you who might have noticed... we hit a hiccup last night in the otherwise smooth operation of the temp server. Someone's bulletin board search toasted the server about 12am EST... just ran out of memory.

Sorry about that.. but this still states the case... we need the new server asap.

-Nick

already sent $20 check.. going to go to paypal and send more...

and I'll recruit friends if I can.

$10 check is on it's way from me. I'll sign up for Paypal sometime this week from home, just so you can get the bonus money from that.

did paypal sign up bonus deal for $10. plus keeping this thread at the top of the list
-jw

count me in for $10

I sent over $10.00 with PayPal and referenced your e-mail. I am a new member to the club but have already learned about a meeting of Sube nuts in the Washington, DC area. Glad to help.

Aaron S.

Hey Alex, don't you think that it's time to start a new thread becuase this one is gettin a little long? Also, did you get my reply?

I'm in for $10 or more....My wife will love to. She thinks of I-Club BB as a good "husband sitter" when she wants quiet time...LOL
Tre' (MY00 Blue Coupe)

I'm in for $10 or more...My wife will love it. She uses the I-club BB as a "husband-sitter" when she wants quiet time... http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smile.gif
Tre' (MY00 Blue Coupe)

Could you please describe in detail how big of server you would need?

I may be able to help you significantly.

I'm in for $10;

-StiBlue

Alex-

I sent $25 through paypal, and you should have gotten the extra $5 from the reference.

I want my sticker now... http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif

Jim

I am going to send some money by Paypal when I get home. Used my home email address so I have to get the confirmation email. etc....

I guess that I will try to send the money in the morning from work. Computer keeps freezin up on their site.

Ah, looks like my old record set by that "Sube Babe" thread has been thrashed! http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/eek.gif http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/wink.gif

25.- are in the mail! Hope you guys get enough together!
Marius
99 RS blue

Just bringing back up to the top.
How R the funds coming?

Rick

I'll put in $50.00. I hope this isn't too late.

I put in $50.00 on paypal to Imprezer. Hope it helps.

Fred

Mr. Imprezident, http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif will you be putting up a list of the checks and paypal payments you have received so far?

[This message has been edited by Impresario (edited May 12, 2000).]

Yeah how's it going so far?

Been away for a couple of weeks http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif and lost touch

Glad to see that you got my cheque.

Hey maybe we should have a new member category of Subie Subscriber for those that donate.

Richard

Ok guys... reviving this thread cause we need a little more money. Right now we have a grand total of $2141 USD. However the server we are looking at is about $2500. I know we have had a bunch of new members log on since this post was first made and was wondering if we can catch up with a few of the people who couldn't donate at the time as well as new people who never seen this thread.

Again the easiest thing to do is to sign up with PayPay.com, refer Imprezer, and send the free $5 you get for signing on to him, as well as any other money you might be able to spare. That way even if you can't donate any money you have contributed $10 dollars for just a little bit of your time.

Please do this... we are in the home stretch for the server... and I want to get this all taken care of as soon as possible.

Thanks again to all of you who have helped out so far, we really really really do appreciate the help and the great response... I know it gives myself (and I am sure Imprezer and Robert) that warm fuzzy feeling know that all the time and effort we have put into this website hasn't gone unappreciated.

Regarding the paypal instrucations refer to the post earlier in this thread.

Sincerely
-Nick Catalfamo

Whatever happened to that guy offering to host the i-club on his company's server? Now that was a deal I can't imagine ANYONE passing up. Don't tell me we did... did we?

Overtime... to answer your question we did. At this stage of the i-Club development having our own server is still the better option. We have already made up our minds in this matter. We have decided to get a server and we're sticking to our guns.

However, if we get soo damn big that we need that kind of setup then I will gladdly, and happily, take up the offer, as long as it's still open. But for now, we are going with our own server. Not to be rude, but please don't argue this point, it's not up for debate.

Have some faith in Alex, Robert, and myself, we haven't steered you guys wrong yet. have we?

-Nick

I have to agree with Nick and Alex, What happends to the club if somebody something happends to the company that hosts the website. Then we can lose the page and they might take the proprietary rights to the page since it is on there server. Then we are left out cold. I'd hate to see that happend. What would I do at work all day? http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/wink.gif Anyways, Nick and Alex, I'll send in some more money.

-Joe

Ill get some $ out to you as soon as I can. Thanks again for all the hard work you guys put into this site.

I'm in for sending some dough to help, but it'll have to be a couple of weeks because my payments on my car are killing me! I pay 400 a month for my car and that's more than I pay for rent! I'll scrape up all I can.

Count me in for $20

paypal ...just sent you $20+$5 from ME!

Will send a check for $10.00
Thanks for this board...

It's your call, Imprezidents. I didn't mean to come off as insulting, but considering how much a server costs and how much it costs to maintain...

Well, it shows all the more dedication! http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smile.gif

I am in for 20$

I sent $20 at the begining of this, but I just sent another $10 tonight.

I'd send more, but my wife needs a $560 repair job on the Air Conditioner in her minivan. Maybe $250 if I do it myself...

You've got cash.

Larry Ganz

I missed the first time this posted. But I just saw Teagues post and I will match his $100.00 as I to have received a lot of business because of this page. I will send the check this week. What about selling the "i badge" for stuff like this?

Thanks
JC

Promised to donate a while ago, finally did it via Paypal. Thanks for the great site!

Did the paypal thing, I can send some money in 2 months because i'm currently broke and will be out of bootcamp on August 27th. Sorry I could be of more help. http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/frown.gif

<img src=http://geocities.com/r337m0nk3y/net/bandit.gif>
KD

I've just paypal'ed $10.

I'm in for $10 http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smile.gif.

I'm in, too. Just wanted to post to keep this thread near the top.

Heck, my old man gives $20 a week to church. I think I can handle a donation of like $20 a year to you guys....just keep the site roll'n.

http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/eek.gif

I read back through this post to find important paypal.com info that Larry Ganz so thoughtfully provided. To make your donation go further (paypal gives a $5 referral fee to Imprezer), in the "Person who referred you" field, enter:

Imprezer @ home.com (remove spaces in email to make it work). When prompted, enter Alex's last name, "Shikhmuradov" (remove the quotes). More detail is on page 3 of this thread; use your browser's Find to search for "larryganz".

Here's another way to look at making a donation of, say, $20. A 1-year subscription to Sport Compact Car is $20, right? Do you get $20 of value from SCC? Probably, even though not every issue is about the beloved RS. Do you get $20 of value from this board? After you answer that, click here (https://secure.paypal.com/refer/pal=Imprezer%40home.com).

Oh, and my $20 + $5 referral is en route.

..Mike Smith . 00 GT wagon

[This message has been edited by miksmi (edited June 12, 2000).]

Bringin it back to the top.....

Rick http://roads.to/ricksrides

I'm in. I will send you what I can now until I scrape up some more. I have learned a lot so far and this site is well worth it.

oooh post #200
wow I had no idea this was still happening..last time it was posted I was unemployed and wished I could help and now that it is back I find myself once again employmently challenged....Damn freelance work...

[This message has been edited by WRXPRESS (edited June 12, 2000).]

miksmi,

Thanks for clarifying the way to donate. I cannot edit my old message from "larryganz" on page 3, since I never got a new password when I changed my email address. So I just took a new ID insead.

At this point, any referal money I have gotten has now been turned over to Imprezer. But, we should use him as the referal source as you stated, not using me as the referal as in my old message.

I'm just posting again so this will appear on top for newbies to see.

-Joe

Okay, this post is so persistent that I will give $15 for the cause. This paypal thing is cool!

~Rich

Count me in for $10 dudes...
http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smile.gif

No problem donating to what's become a great on-line community and a storhouse of useful information. PayPal's a great deal - I pay $15.00, the club gets $25 (5 signup bonus plus 5 to Imprezer for the referrel).

I popped over $20, but I already had been signed up before... Hopefully an Imprezident will report on the recent wave of contributions and let us know how it's going now. http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smile.gif

Hmm... this had already come and gone before my time, but since I'm sitting here browsing the i-Club sipping my 2nd pint of Guinness and feeling somewhat warm and fuzzy, I think I'll do two or three things.

1. Post to this thread so that it pops back to the top.

2. Send a donation to help out the club.

3. Request an update on the new server (as well as the new site) from the Imprezadents.

So, how's it going?

-Red

I'm in for $5.00,
money is tight this month but this sight must stay running.

Terry

$20 from me, this site has fueled the greatest obsession of my life (i know, it's sick)

Briggs

I'm in for $10. Great site with TONS of good info and amusing stories. Good luck with the site/server...

-Shawn

Mr. Imprezident, what is the status of the server? This post started before I had my car. Can you still use the help?

-Shawn
Broomfield, CO

How are you doing on the server money...
This is the first I heard of this I will be donating to the SERVER CAUSE.If still needed?
Let us know....

Put me down for $5 (sorry, I'm a college student).
justin

Just an idea for Imprezident,Why dont you charge a membership fee and set a fee for vendors to make revenues? This would make you a profit org. but would take care of expenses to operate your website.
Kevin@JCSports

sorry to post so late, I cant beleive I missed this thread, you still need dough? no problem, cash is tight right now for me, seeing how I have to move, but im going to sign up for paypal right now, and get you your 10 buckaroonies enjoy!!

By the way all your guys are awsome http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif

Jay McDade
MY00 BRP RS coupe

Ok imprezer you got your 5 dollar referal and you'll have the other 5 when I confirm my bank account! Stickers I need stickers!! ahahahah


Jay McDade
MY00 BRP RS coupe
Impreza25RS2000@aol.com

I Second JC's Idea.

I was thinking that it would be a good idea to register vendors and give them a special designation (instead of scooby newbie or scooby specialist). They could also have a brief listing (contact info, short company description, and web link) in the Aftermarket section. I know this is more work for you, but I think it'd pay off in the long run.

RE: The for-profit/non-profit designation. You could list recommended donations rather then charge fees. If anybody cheaped out on you, we could guilt them to death on the board. http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smile.gif

Just my $0.02,

-Red

PS: The check is in the mail.

Alex...

I just paypal'd $20 over

I am definitely down for a 20 spot. Paypal is GO! Oh, and a sticker could be nice...
Hm.

$50 here, This cannot die! I Know there are so many posts here that know one is likey to read this but..for those who do , I am in!

I can toss $10 to help out (Sorry I can't do more, but I just got my first house). Let me know if there is any work or parts you need too. I've got a pretty good collection of people with all kinds of stuff. I'm also more willing to put in some time developing and configuring if needed.

Mike

Bump to the top again. In light of the lack of support in the Off Topic Forum, let's show our continued support to Alex here.

I have paypal'ed funds twice in the past. Now tomorrow I am shipping a donated Larry's cold air intake to Alex. He can keep it or sell it for the new server.

Larry www.ImprezaRS.com (http://www.ImprezaRS.com)

This is the first time I see this post... How are things coming along? I can PayPal a few bucks if the money's still needed.. and will I still get a sticker? http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smile.gif

Imprezer... this place kicks ass its great to have about 2000 friends and knowing that at least one of them can answer your questions....

I'm down for $20 if i could just be a specialist, I'll tkae a cool sticker too http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smile.gif

do you take paypal???

IM me for once, please.

-Kevin

[This message has been edited by Bankheist (edited November 05, 2000).]

It's time for some newbies to pony up too! http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/lildevil.gif

hey there!! i maybe a newbie in here and only 15 years but i just have a passion for Imprezas so you'll get some "mulla" from me in the mail.

http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/lildevil.gif FuJi K http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/lildevil.gif

I'm in for $20

I Just sent it via PayPal

Expect $10 in the mail. Ill single handedly hold up the scooby-newbies. Plus, i want a sticker :-)

I'll come up with some $$ when I return from the land of AUS.

I think you should sell Tshirts with SubieGal's belly button on. That seemed to be popular.

And here you are running Linux - Richard and I were going to offer some free copies of Windows 2000 Server. http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/smile.gif)

But we'll just send cash.

Glenn

I'm in for $15 and I'm just "PayPal"ed it to ya. I love this forum and I love your cars.
~Dave
(soon to be driving either an RS or a Maxima)

$ on the way.
TGhttp://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/pirate.gif

You got it. Anybody in the i-club who's in need, you can count on the member. I'm in for 20 bucks. Where do I send the $$$. Plus a free sticker, you can't beat it!

Later,
Noodlehttp://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/tongue.gif

I'm in for $15. This is one of the best forums I've ever been to, in terms of people, moderators, and originators. AND it got me interested in Subarus.

Count me in for $10. I love this place and I don't wan't anything to happen to it.

I sent $10 by PayPal which comes with a big THANKS for running a great site. I saved way more with the info on pricing on the WRX, and I'm sure it will help me maximize my enjoyment of the car.

If I were you, I'd ask Subaru for sponsorship money. They'd probably fork over some money. It can't hurt to ask and you'll be suprised how easy it is to get this kind of grant.

Here's one more Newbie checking in. Hey we're the reason the server got overloaded right? So we'd better chip in! $10 is headed your way.

-BrianK http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/tongue.gif

I'm in for $15, will paypal it over, or send it, or whatever, will e-mail for the info. Or maybe I will paypal, Damn!! I can't decide!! If I don't get a reply from the e-mail tonight, I will paypal.

Slidewaysmike

Hey, Alex. Just Paypaled ya $60. It's more than worth it.

Kevin

I'm in for $20. I just sent it to you via PayPal. Good luck!

I'm there
put me dowm for at least ten.http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/smile.gif

This newbie thinks the site is worth $20. (It's Canadian, tho, so don. get too excited http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/wink.gif ).
I will send a money order this weekend.
Thanks for all the hardwork!

Im in for $20 + the $5 you will get for my new paypal AC
Niloc

$20 more... http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/smile.gif

i'm in for $20 (as soon as i get my paypal thing set up).

I love this site. I literally can't sleep w/o reading the posts before the night is done. I'm a broke ass college student..but I've got a job, so as soon as I've checked my budget, you'll be getting my donation. Most likely in the $5 - $10 range.

Nick/Alex - I'll send you some hardware just as soon as I can. I figure that's a fair contribution!

Do I still get a sticker? http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/smile.gif

Hey, I'm in for $20, and please PM me with adress, etc. cuz I gotta send a check by snail mail. THANKS

i got $10 in ones if you do a little dance for me, Imprezer.

I'm getting screwed over at my job right now, but I'm still good for $20, just give me a week please ) =