My New Free Website for Getting Sponsored Parts for your Car - Help Beta Test

[TonyHuntimer]

Hey all,

I talked with Larry and he has given me permission to post this request for beta testers for the website I’ve been working on. I’m looking for help from my Pro-Touring.com family to login to TCD (Test Car Database).

To give a concise definition of the goal of TestCarDatabase is to: “Create a database that manufacturers can utilize to find vehicles to use for testing and promoting new products.” Behind the scenes, manufacturers will be able to search for vehicles they need for the purpose of R&D.

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First, the most important task is to start adding vehicles to the database. I need to know how the database reacts as more vehicles are added. Please, only add your real vehicles to the database. No matter what type of vehicle, 2014 (KONI and others say they need newer vehicles) or older (many manufacturers need older vehicles), stock or hot-rodded, or complete or in pieces. There’s no need to add your VIN, that box is only if you want to add it for VIN research I’ve been doing for assembly plant production research for Camaros and Firebirds. I will be the only person who ever sees your VIN. That information will even be hidden from future moderators. Your email address and personal information will be hidden from the public and from future sponsors. The only information made public is your “Display Name” and your vehicle make, model, year, and its equipment.

Check the “FAQ” page and the “About Us” page. Make sure everything in those two areas is clearly written and the information in the previous two paragraphs is clearly conveyed.

Since the site is new, not all of the links go to other pages. Some will reload the same page and that’s okay. Some links will state “Under Construction” and that’s okay too. If a link goes to a blank page, please let me know.

When the site goes live shortly, I will be running monthly contests to win parts from participating manufacturers (I can’t disclose particular manufacturers yet, but at SEMA I got really good response from the best and biggest names in the industry). The only way for members to win is to fill out all the available database options.

Please give me all your thoughts and opinions. I will read and consider them all.

I will be adding a forum in the future to support the site.

So I can track all your input, please send response emails to: TCD—at—testcardatabase.com
To get to the website, you need to go to this hidden link: http://www.testcardatabase.com/portal/Home.aspx

Go the top of the homepage and register, then you can login and start testing! Once you’ve registered and logged in, you will see the “VEHICLE” link towards the top of the page. Click the “VEHICLE” link to search member vehicles and add new vehicles.

Beta testers have given this tip: When adding the database options (where you select body color, interior color, brand of front suspension, etc.). If you don’t go to the bottom of the page and click the “SAVE” button, all your options will be blown away upon exiting the option page.
I will be addressing this in the near future, but for now, please be aware.

Here's a sample picture showing a Camaro added to the database. It also shows the tabs where all the data can be added. The cool thing about the database is that other people can see what parts you are running on your car. When I add wheels and tires, you'll be able to add tire and wheel sizes as well as backspace dimensions so people can see what wheels fit different vehicles.
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As the title states, it's free to be a member. Even if your vehicle doesn't get picked for R&D, you can still win cool products.

(Additional info: cars and trucks welcome. Any make, model, year.)

Thanks again for your help!

Sincerely,
Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase.com

[minendrews68]

Tony,
do you want pictures of cars that are in process? I'm just getting mine put together. Or do you want to wait until they're finished?

carl

[TonyHuntimer]

Tony,
do you want pictures of cars that are in process? I'm just getting mine put together. Or do you want to wait until they're finished?

carl

In process or finished. All are welcome. You can always replace old pictures with new ones as you progress.

Thanks,
Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase.com

[Typhoon1015]

It sounds like a great idea! I will check it out.

[TheJDMan]

The first thing I noticed was that the site does not resize to my screen resolution resulting in my having to scroll left and right to see the entire screen. Also, color selection for interior does not have "other" where you can specify a color. For example, my truck interior is Charcoal which is not the same as black.

Are you looking for PT cars or do you want common vehicles as well? I added my 2007 Silverado 2500HD since I know there are a ton of manufacturers making aftermarket parts for trucks as well.

[TonyHuntimer]

The first thing I noticed was that the site does not resize to my screen resolution resulting in my having to scroll left and right to see the entire screen. Also, color selection for interior does not have "other" where you can specify a color. For example, my truck interior is Charcoal which is not the same as black.

Are you looking for PT cars or do you want common vehicles as well? I added my 2007 Silverado 2500HD since I know there are a ton of manufacturers making aftermarket parts for trucks as well.

Steve,

Thanks! I added "other" in the paint department.

Also, yes on all vehicles. :) I will be working with truck companies as well.

Regards,
Tony Huntimer

[Rod]

I will help

[Rod]

I have a few sponsors already, I don't think they would mind me using them on your site

[ih8z28s]

I signed up, everything seemed to go smoothly, are you going to be adding a section for contact info?

[Motorcitydak]

Just put 2 of my cars in there, i like the idea of the site and hope it works out well. I do think that all topics need either a Custom or Other option in there. Maybe an area to write in details as well. Also Billet specialties is not in the steering column options, not like I am expecting every single aftermarket supplier to be in there already

[Rod]

1) needed on Vehicle Information pages are fill in boxes for options not listed
2) auto picture resizing for posting images in profiles tell the world section section during

[TonyHuntimer]

The first thing I noticed was that the site does not resize to my screen resolution resulting in my having to scroll left and right to see the entire screen. Also, color selection for interior does not have "other" where you can specify a color. For example, my truck interior is Charcoal which is not the same as black.

Are you looking for PT cars or do you want common vehicles as well? I added my 2007 Silverado 2500HD since I know there are a ton of manufacturers making aftermarket parts for trucks as well.

Steve,

If you give me the screen resolution are you using, I can run it by my developer.

I added the interior color "charcoal" and "other".

Thanks for all your input. It really helps.

Regards,
Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase.com

[Todd in Vancouver]

Started putting in my two cars and will update the information as the tabs are completed.

[TonyHuntimer]

Just put 2 of my cars in there, i like the idea of the site and hope it works out well. I do think that all topics need either a Custom or Other option in there. Maybe an area to write in details as well. Also Billet specialties is not in the steering column options, not like I am expecting every single aftermarket supplier to be in there already

Steve,

I added Billet Specialties to the steering columns. If you see other manufactures of parts I have not added, I'm willing to add them. ;)

I also added custom and other to most of the categories that apply.

I'm working on adding a "write in" section. That's much harder to add than the stuff I added tonight, so it won't happen until after I get all the other tabs populated.

Thanks for all your suggestions,
Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase.com

[TonyHuntimer]

Thanks all for your comments and vehicle additions so far. There's some great input so far from everyone...even if I have not addressed your input individually. :)

Every add helps in many ways.

Different manufactures I talked to at SEMA will be looking for brand new, new...within a few years old, and all the way back. Some companies want to do R&D for new products and some want to do testing of current products in different environments/driving/racing applications, so everything is wide open.

Thanks again for your support so far,
Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase.com

[James OLC]

Things I noticed…

It was a bit buggy in returning to the site after idling out of time. I assume that is probably because you're working on the development stuff now so I wouldn't sweat it.

Front Suspension
Save is not working
Springs - don't have Hyperco
Bushings - don't have aluminum/spherical
Steering Pump Bracket - missing about a million options
Should probably have a category for spindle
Could also have a category for hub
Might want a category for wheel studs

More later…

[Motorcitydak]

O and you still do not have a tab for my transfer case or front diff stuff, LOL. Maybe just a blank spot to say something more about the car would be good

[Takid455]

Added my 78 T/A
Some thing I have to choose 'other' Have a lot of 'other' in my specs it seems.
Gold was not a listed color.
Herb Adams/ VSE, Pro touring F body not listed as suspension
Aldan Eagle not listed in shocks
Cerullo not listed for seats
Gaugemarks not listed for gauges
Flaming river not listed for steering wheel

Adding pictures and keeping them in order needed work. Mainly when I deleted 1 and tried to upload another in the same location.

[TonyHuntimer]

Added my 78 T/A
Some thing I have to choose 'other' Have a lot of 'other' in my specs it seems.
Gold was not a listed color.
Herb Adams/ VSE, Pro touring F body not listed as suspension
Aldan Eagle not listed in shocks
Cerullo not listed for seats
Gaugemarks not listed for gauges
Flaming river not listed for steering wheel

Adding pictures and keeping them in order needed work. Mainly when I deleted 1 and tried to upload another in the same location.

Takid455,

I added Gold to all color option menus. Good catch!
I added Herb Adams VSE to the sway bar and front suspension bushing selections. I know he produced other parts like chassis braces and subframe bushings... what else?
I added the other selections for your shocks, seats, gauges, and steering wheel.

Thanks for adding your vehicle and for letting me know what else to add!

Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase.com

[CamaroMike]

Added my stuff

[rlodad]

Tony,
Bug1: I registered, put in all car info and got car accepted. Tried to place 1st picture which is 208kb, and it was rejected as too large (<2MB), which it is not.

Follow up: edited picture on my computer with .jpg in name, and it was accepted. All worked fine for me!

Brad

[TonyHuntimer]

Tony,
Bug1: I registered, put in all car info and got car accepted. Tried to place 1st picture which is 208kb, and it was rejected as too large (<2MB), which it is not.

Follow up: edited picture on my computer with .jpg in name, and it was accepted. All worked fine for me!

Brad

That's great!

If you "do" Facebook, don't forget to like our FaceBook (http://www.facebook.com/testcardatabase) page. It's an easy way for me to let everyone know when we have updates and giveaways.

We should have all the additional database tabs ready for beta testing by the weekend.

Tony Huntimer

[TonyHuntimer]

Added my stuff

Thanks Mike and everyone!

I appreciate all the support.

Tony Huntimer

[TonyHuntimer]

Hey all,

My web guy added new tabs to the site yesterday. I'm still populating the tabs with the manufacturers. If you find errors, please let me know I have a feeling there are a few. I got some big manufacturers on board this week. We'll be giving away some great prizes in the near future.

We'll be sending out giveaway information on the FaceBook (http://www.facebook.com/testcardatabase) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/TestCarDatabase) feeds, so don't forget to get connected if you use either one of those forms of social media.

Happy Holidays,
Tony Huntimer

[DTM Racing]

Couple of things as I'm going through....

A "removed" option would be nice in a lot of the drop downs for interior items and such.

Under "Engines" Dodge BBC(Big Block Chevy) and Dodge SBC(Small Block Chevy)?

No option for Other or Ersons for Lifters

Internal Valve Size and External Valve Size for Cylinder Heads?

A "Custom" or "One Off" option would be nice for a lot of stuff, brackets, Torque Converters, etc.

No N/A for many of the trans options for Manuals.

[redsand]

added my 69 project

[GT500KR_Vert]

Missing a bunch of vendors - might want to add other to all the drop downs
- rather slow to refresh
- images do not always load
- would be nice to have a description area for the car - describe the work.

[TonyHuntimer]

Couple of things as I'm going through....

A "removed" option would be nice in a lot of the drop downs for interior items and such.

Under "Engines" Dodge BBC(Big Block Chevy) and Dodge SBC(Small Block Chevy)?

No option for Other or Ersons for Lifters

Internal Valve Size and External Valve Size for Cylinder Heads?

A "Custom" or "One Off" option would be nice for a lot of stuff, brackets, Torque Converters, etc.

No N/A for many of the trans options for Manuals.

DTM,

Thanks for your valuable input! I've been populating those new menus like a madman for the last 2 days. I've taken your advice on a bunch of stuff.

I'm trying not to give "other" options in many of the areas until I know I've included all the manufacturers I can think of.

As for the spelling mistakes for valves and the "crackshaft", that's my web developer. I tried to fix it, but he'll have to fix those mistakes after the holidays. That's why were beta testing. :)

Thanks,
Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase

[DTM Racing]

Very cool. I'll be inputting our stable over the next week. Looking forward to being as helpful as possible.

[TonyHuntimer]

added my 69 project

Thanks for the add!

:)
Tony Huntimer

[TonyHuntimer]

Missing a bunch of vendors - might want to add other to all the drop downs
- rather slow to refresh
- images do not always load
- would be nice to have a description area for the car - describe the work.

GT500KR_Vert,

Thanks for the input,
Once we are done beta testing and get more cars on the database, we are going to get a dedicated server and get faster services.
I am trying to hold off on adding "OTHER" to the menus until I have added all the manufacturers I can think of. There's a good chance if someone selects "OTHER", they will never go back to fix it once I've added the manufacturers. So, if you see missing manufacturers, please let me know which ones and I'll add them ASAP. :)

I had thought about a "description" area, but wasn't sure anyone would fill it out. Maybe we should add it...

Thanks for your input!
Tony Huntimer

[TonyHuntimer]

Hey all,

If you have to select "other" when going through the menus, please let me know which manufacturers are missing.

Thanks!
Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase

[GRNOVA]

just added my 65

[GRNOVA]

brands to be added:

pistons Diamond
throttle body Nick Williams
AN fittings Phenix Industries
dampener Innovators West

[TonyHuntimer]

brands to be added:

pistons Diamond
throttle body Nick Williams
AN fittings Phenix Industries
dampener Innovators West

Tim,

Thanks for the add and also for the manufacturers!

Tony

[TonyHuntimer]

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Attention beta testers! We've added the engine parts tab to TestCarDatabase. Help us by logging in and checking the list. Tell us which manufacturers we may have left out. Thanks again for your help!

Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase

[TonyHuntimer]

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Big News! Comp Cams is onboard with TestCarDatabase.com! They will be using the TCD database to find R&D vehicles. Comp Cams will also be donating product for future giveaways to be won by members of TestCarDatabase.com! Thanks Comp Cams!

[mincharlie]

Just added mine.

Lee manufacturing - steering pump and box. Couldn't get front brake box to work? Very cool web site.

[badazz81z28]

Hey all,

I talked with Larry and he has given me permission to post this request for beta testers for the website I’ve been working on. I’m looking for help from my Pro-Touring.com family to login to TCD (Test Car Database).

To give a concise definition of the goal of TestCarDatabase is to: “Create a database that manufacturers can utilize to find vehicles to use for testing and promoting new products.” Behind the scenes, manufacturers will be able to search for vehicles they need for the purpose of R&D.

87181

First, the most important task is to start adding vehicles to the database. I need to know how the database reacts as more vehicles are added. Please, only add your real vehicles to the database. No matter what type of vehicle, 2014 (KONI and others say they need newer vehicles) or older (many manufacturers need older vehicles), stock or hot-rodded, or complete or in pieces. There’s no need to add your VIN, that box is only if you want to add it for VIN research I’ve been doing for assembly plant production research for Camaros and Firebirds. I will be the only person who ever sees your VIN. That information will even be hidden from future moderators. Your email address and personal information will be hidden from the public and from future sponsors. The only information made public is your “Display Name” and your vehicle make, model, year, and its equipment.

Check the “FAQ” page and the “About Us” page. Make sure everything in those two areas is clearly written and the information in the previous two paragraphs is clearly conveyed.

Since the site is new, not all of the links go to other pages. Some will reload the same page and that’s okay. Some links will state “Under Construction” and that’s okay too. If a link goes to a blank page, please let me know.

When the site goes live shortly, I will be running monthly contests to win parts from participating manufacturers (I can’t disclose particular manufacturers yet, but at SEMA I got really good response from the best and biggest names in the industry). The only way for members to win is to fill out all the available database options.

Please give me all your thoughts and opinions. I will read and consider them all.

I will be adding a forum in the future to support the site.

So I can track all your input, please send response emails to: TCD—at—testcardatabase.com
To get to the website, you need to go to this hidden link: http://www.testcardatabase.com/portal/Home.aspx

Go the top of the homepage and register, then you can login and start testing! Once you’ve registered and logged in, you will see the “VEHICLE” link towards the top of the page. Click the “VEHICLE” link to search member vehicles and add new vehicles.

Beta testers have given this tip: When adding the database options (where you select body color, interior color, brand of front suspension, etc.). If you don’t go to the bottom of the page and click the “SAVE” button, all your options will be blown away upon exiting the option page.
I will be addressing this in the near future, but for now, please be aware.

Here's a sample picture showing a Camaro added to the database. It also shows the tabs where all the data can be added. The cool thing about the database is that other people can see what parts you are running on your car. When I add wheels and tires, you'll be able to add tire and wheel sizes as well as backspace dimensions so people can see what wheels fit different vehicles.
87182

As the title states, it's free to be a member. Even if your vehicle doesn't get picked for R&D, you can still win cool products.

(Additional info: cars and trucks welcome. Any make, model, year.)

Thanks again for your help!

Sincerely,
Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase.com

Why do you want people's VINs??

[TonyHuntimer]

Rob,
The VIN isn't required. It's only if you want to submit for my own Camaro VIN and factory production research. In the future, I'll have an area for Camaro owners to submit their cowl tag information (if they choose) so age-old questions about the production of Camaros built at the different plants can be answered...like the size of the batches of bodies painted different colors (especially the special order colored Camaros).
Nobody but me will see the VIN numbers.

Thanks,
Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase

[TonyHuntimer]

Just added mine.

Lee manufacturing - steering pump and box. Couldn't get front brake box to work? Very cool web site.

Dan,
Thanks for the add and for the manufacturer information. I will add that tonight. :)
Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase

[TonyHuntimer]

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Big News to wrap up 2013! Detroit Speed is onboard with TestCarDatabase.com! They will be using the TCD database to find R&D vehicles. Detroit Speed will also be donating product for future giveaways to be won by members of TestCarDatabase.com! Thanks Detroit Speed!

[BADNBLK]

Joined

[Das Boot]

Joined today. Added my car's info and it was all accepted but when I clicked to view the info was all wrong on the 1st tab. Clicked edit, the pull downs showed but wouldn't work. Clicked cancel and all info has disappeared and shows no vehicle saved now. Logged out & back in no problems.

[TonyHuntimer]

Joined today. Added my car's info and it was all accepted but when I clicked to view the info was all wrong on the 1st tab. Clicked edit, the pull downs showed but wouldn't work. Clicked cancel and all info has disappeared and shows no vehicle saved now. Logged out & back in no problems.

Jeff,

Thanks for the info. This is good feedback. I'll have to look into the error logs for today and track the edits.

Happy New Year!
Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase

[TonyHuntimer]

Joined

Thanks Brandon! Every addition helps test the speed and operation of the database. :)

Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase

[Das Boot]

Tony, just rebooted my comp and when I logged back in my basic info (year, make, model, etc) was there but all info in the tabs gone. I'm re-entering now and so far so good. Will advise. Thanks much for the site & FB page. HNY!
Jeff,

Thanks for the info. This is good feedback. I'll have to look into the error logs for today and track the edits.

Happy New Year!
Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase

[TonyHuntimer]

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Big News to start 2014! Global West is onboard with TestCarDatabase.com! They will be using the TCD database to find R&D vehicles. Global West will also be donating product for future giveaways to be won by members of TestCarDatabase.com! Thanks Global West and Happy New Year!

[BADNBLK]

Thanks Brandon! Every addition helps test the speed and operation of the database. :)

Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase

All the functions of the system seemed to work for except a couple small drop downs that were dead. It did make me feel like my car was not hardly modified, being that some of the areas I have more mods and such the option for that manufacture or type of modification was not present in the list. I'm sure having every option and manufacture would be next to impossible any way.

One thing that I don't remember being asked is location of the vehicle... I'm sure that plays a huge key in a Co. that might be looking for a vehicle.

Thanks for setting this all up.

[TonyHuntimer]

All the functions of the system seemed to work for except a couple small drop downs that were dead. It did make me feel like my car was not hardly modified, being that some of the areas I have more mods and such the option for that manufacture or type of modification was not present in the list. I'm sure having every option and manufacture would be next to impossible any way.

One thing that I don't remember being asked is location of the vehicle... I'm sure that plays a huge key in a Co. that might be looking for a vehicle.

Thanks for setting this all up.

Hey Brandon,

Thanks for the response. The plan is to add some places to insert comments for modifications people have made.
There are a few tabs that need fixing. The front brakes and one in the front suspension. There are some spelling errors in the engine section that also need fixing.

The location of the vehicle is important for the manufacturers. That information will come from your personal profile. Even if people would prefer not to include a house address...at least a zip code is necessary for the database to work correctly for the manufacturers looking to test their products on vehicles.

A couple of tidbits that have not been mentioned yet. In the future, magazines and tech book publishers will be using the database as an avenue to find cars for projects and features. We've also been in touch with a producer who will be using the database to locate vehicles when he needs them for filming.

Thanks again,
Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase

[BADNBLK]

Hey Brandon,

Thanks for the response. The plan is to add some places to insert comments for modifications people have made.
There are a few tabs that need fixing. The front brakes and one in the front suspension. There are some spelling errors in the engine section that also need fixing.

The location of the vehicle is important for the manufacturers. That information will come from your personal profile. Even if people would prefer not to include a house address...at least a zip code is necessary for the database to work correctly for the manufacturers looking to test their products on vehicles.

A couple of tidbits that have not been mentioned yet. In the future, magazines and tech book publishers will be using the database as an avenue to find cars for projects and features. We've also been in touch with a producer who will be using the database to locate vehicles when he needs them for filming.

Thanks again,
Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase

As I'm sure you will keep us in the loop when the changes are made. I'll go through and update mine when the availability is made.

Excited about the site and your FB page.

[MonzaRacer]

Well started adding. It does need some open spots to allow adding custom notes, like my car is using a mix of parts AND parts from model specific builders, Kind of like my engine mounts are most likely coming from V8monza.com/Bob Gumm.
And lots of others might just be doing custom stuff, and a manufacturer MIGHT have info or want to help or even want help from the car builders experience.
Kind of like I have been working out my ignition and had one company call me on my idea, we are working along similar lines. They are working on stuff to work in air planes using car engines, so my idea works well as some older design engines distributors dont take high Gs well.
Anyway, will get up my other projects asap, doubt it helps me much but at least it populates the pool for now.

[first64]

I started adding a couple today and have a question. Are you looking for how the car stands or what the plan is? For example, I have a 64 chevelle that has a I6 but I have a lq4 waiting to go in. How do you want to record that?

Also the differential tab doesn't have a gear ratios loaded.

Cool idea btw.

[TonyHuntimer]

I started adding a couple today and have a question. Are you looking for how the car stands or what the plan is? For example, I have a 64 chevelle that has a I6 but I have a lq4 waiting to go in. How do you want to record that?

Also the differential tab doesn't have a gear ratios loaded.

Cool idea btw.

Hey Bobby,
Thanks for adding yoru car and for the questions. I'm looking for cars in the current state, but since you have the LQ4, go ahead and select "Chevrolet LS".

I'm going to change the "gear ratio" selection to a write-in box.

Regards,
Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase

[TonyHuntimer]

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We've got quite a few nice cars from the Pro-Touring Site. Randy Johnson added his awesome Pro-Touring Camaro to TestCarDatabase. He also added his stock Chevy truck! Awesome! We need all kinds of cars and truck in various conditions. We're also looking for new cars and trucks too! :)

Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase

[tflyboy77]

I love the idea of this site. I've got my T/A added to the site and didn't have any real problems except for the limited product choices but that will change with time. GREAT JOB

[Slick68]

I put my C10 and my wife's Fox Stang on there last week.

[MidnightSpecial]

I added my 1968 Coronet, however how am I supposed to tag my username to the car?

Edit: Nevermind I see it now.

[TonyHuntimer]

I added my 1968 Coronet, however how am I supposed to tag my username to the car?

Edit: Nevermind I see it now.

Awesome! Thanks! I'm glad you were able to figure out the display name. :)

Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase

[TonyHuntimer]

I love the idea of this site. I've got my T/A added to the site and didn't have any real problems except for the limited product choices but that will change with time. GREAT JOB

Thanks for the add! We're light on Pontiacs right now, so more is appreciated. :)

Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase

[TonyHuntimer]

I put my C10 and my wife's Fox Stang on there last week.

Sweet! Nice Stepside and convertible! Thanks for adding both vehicles

Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase

[Bonehead]

Something just doesn't smell right with this.

[TonyHuntimer]

Something just doesn't smell right with this.

Hey Bonehead,

I'm not sure what you think doesn't smell right. But I can assure you that everything is on the straight and narrow. Obviously our sponsors (Comp Cams, Detroit Speed, Global West, Prothane, Pacific Fabrication, GM Sports Salvage, etc.) have known me for years and know they can trust me. Plus all my friends/family here at Pro-Touring.com (including Larry Callahan: Founder of Pro-Touring.com...this site that you just joined in the last day or two...and this is your second post) have supported me because they know they can trust me with their personal and vehicle information. I've been a member of this community for more that a couple of days and they know they can trust me. I've actually been part of Pro-Touring.com since its beginning and have been a devoted and trusted member of the performance aftermarket industry for more than 15 years.

But honestly, only sign up if you feel that it's right for you. If you don't, it will leave more chances for other people to take advantage of having their car selected to get sponsored parts by performing R&D for our sponsors and also winning performance parts in our future monthly giveaways.

Regards,
Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase.com
RaceHome.com

[Bonehead]

What is the full list of "sponsors"?

What is the phone number for this business?

What hours are you available for a phone call?

[TonyHuntimer]

What is the full list of "sponsors"?

What is the phone number for this business?

What hours are you available for a phone call?

Bonehead,

The full list of sponsors is on the "Our Sponsors" page: http://www.testcardatabase.com/portal/OurSponsors.aspx

Like most start-up and small web-based businesses, interested parties and members can email me at the email address located on the bottom of every page and on the "Contact Us" page of the website.

Like I mentioned before, only sign up if you feel that it's right for you. If not, I will completely understand.

Best regards,
Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase.com
RaceHome.com

[Slick68]

Sweet! Nice Stepside and convertible! Thanks for adding both vehicles

Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase

Thanks for the compliment. Also, thanks for setting this up.

[TheJDMan]

Tony,
PM sent

[TonyHuntimer]

Tony,
PM sent

I replied. :)

Thanks,
Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase

[TonyHuntimer]

Thanks for the compliment. Also, thanks for setting this up.

Matt,
You're welcome! :)

Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase

[67z28]

I added my 91 z28 and my wife's Explorer, I'll add others later when I have more time.

I've got two questions on the interior section are you gonna add a seat covering type (leather, cloth, etc) I know there are many types of materials used so i didn't know if any of the cleaning supply suppliers is getting on board.

When I added my wife's car I didn't go thru every section, because the car is mostly stock. I did go thru the sections that were not OEM like tires, filter and so on. Will this hurt your data base or would you prefer us to go thru and select OEM for everything?

Ray

[69LSX]

Tony,

Added my "in progress" 69 Camaro to the site. Perfect car for sponsored parts. Thanks for starting the site up !

- Sammy

[TonyHuntimer]

I added my 91 z28 and my wife's Explorer, I'll add others later when I have more time.

I've got two questions on the interior section are you gonna add a seat covering type (leather, cloth, etc) I know there are many types of materials used so i didn't know if any of the cleaning supply suppliers is getting on board.

When I added my wife's car I didn't go thru every section, because the car is mostly stock. I did go thru the sections that were not OEM like tires, filter and so on. Will this hurt your data base or would you prefer us to go thru and select OEM for everything?

Ray

Ray,

Thanks for adding cars to the database. :)
You bring up some great questions. The interior material is something we should add. I'll add it to my list. It could open up additional sponsors and prizes to give away.

I go back and forth on the OEM selection when most of the car is OEM. It is a bit more selecting, but it would be best for the database if the OEM is selected on everything.

Thanks again for your support,
Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase

[TonyHuntimer]

Tony,

Added my "in progress" 69 Camaro to the site. Perfect car for sponsored parts. Thanks for starting the site up !

- Sammy

Thanks Sammy! We take cars in all conditions. If you haven't, be sure to add a couple of pictures so we can see that the car is not completed. ;)

Thanks again,
Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase

[TonyHuntimer]

Here's a little trivia. Who's car is this? The owner is a member at TestCarDatabase and of Pro-Touring.com
89352

Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase

[Slick68]

GeoffP?

[TonyHuntimer]

GeoffP?
Nope! :)

89415

Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase

[Slick68]

The wheels threw me off and I'm too lazy to go back and look though the database. LOL

[Gratefuldiver]

I hope this isn’t a sneaky way for Obama to find out about and remove all of our cars because he hates them. Just like he did with the Pontiac line when he gave GM all the bail out money.

[TonyHuntimer]

89488
Here's another member of TestCarDatabase. Eric Wracks sweet Plymouth Duster!

Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase

[jvike]

Cool idea! I don't expect to get any sponsored parts since I live in europe, but I added my 'Cuda anyway. Missed Dynamic dampers, Hyperco spring, StopTech brakes and Toyo tires..

[TonyHuntimer]

Cool idea! I don't expect to get any sponsored parts since I live in europe, but I added my 'Cuda anyway. Missed Dynamic dampers, Hyperco spring, StopTech brakes and Toyo tires..

Joakim,

Thanks for adding your awesome Cuda! I'll take a look at those manufacturers. You never know about the sponsored parts. Plus, if you get chosen for giveaway prizes, I'll have to check the shipping costs. ;)

89536

Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase

[Gratefuldiver]

I couldn’t find Baer as a front break option or SSBC as a master. Also noticed there were no aftermarket TH400 transmissions to select. Is my TCI street fighter considered OEM? Maybe add a "custom" choose for valve covers

[TonyHuntimer]

I couldn’t find Baer as a front break option or SSBC as a master. Also noticed there were no aftermarket TH400 transmissions to select. Is my TCI street fighter considered OEM? Maybe add a "custom" choose for valve covers


Thanks for adding your car and helping beta test! :)

The front brake tabs are not working correctly yet, but the rear brakes are. I added SSBC to the "Master" tab.

I originally added a bunch of transmissions, but then I realized that it's probably better if I only have basic transmissions in the current tab, then create a second tab that has the builder/manufacturer. This way I don't have so many entries in the original tab.

I also added "Custom" to the valve cover tab.

:)
Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase

[TonyHuntimer]

89740

Dan Howe signed up as a member and added his awesome car to the database. I found this picture I took of his Monte Carlo out at OUSCI 2012. :)

:)
Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase

[Gratefuldiver]

Thanks for adding your car and helping beta test! :)

The front brake tabs are not working correctly yet, but the rear brakes are. I added SSBC to the "Master" tab.

I originally added a bunch of transmissions, but then I realized that it's probably better if I only have basic transmissions in the current tab, then create a second tab that has the builder/manufacturer. This way I don't have so many entries in the original tab.



I also added "Custom" to the valve cover tab.

:)
Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase

Cool thanks

[howehot]

89740

Dan Howe signed up as a member and added his awesome car to the database. I found this picture I took of his Monte Carlo out at OUSCI 2012. :)

:)
Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase


Hopefully the county gets my mailbox replaced, snowplow removed it today, before all my goodies start showing up. lol. Really I just hope you keep posting the pictures from OUSCI of the Monte.

[TonyHuntimer]

Hopefully the county gets my mailbox replaced, snowplow removed it today, before all my goodies start showing up. lol. Really I just hope you keep posting the pictures from OUSCI of the Monte.

Dan,
Maybe put in a new mailbox with a 6" steel pole. A friend did that in front of his house because people used to drive across his lawn (his yard was on a curve in the road). After a while, it was covered with ivy. One night a car hit it and rolled over in the street. :woot:

We'll see what happens with parts to your house.

I like posting pics of your sweet Monte!

Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase

[TonyHuntimer]

90213
An awesome new vehicle at TestCarDatabase! LS powered and full aftermarket chassis for having fun. :worship:

Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase

[rentedmule]

In the process of adding my rides. There were a few options missing that I had to choose 'other' for like Toyo tires, QA1 shocks/springs, and UB Machine and Spohn control arms.

[TonyHuntimer]

In the process of adding my rides. There were a few options missing that I had to choose 'other' for like Toyo tires, QA1 shocks/springs, and UB Machine and Spohn control arms.

Tyson,
I added all your missing parts. :) Thanks for adding your rides!

Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase

[TonyHuntimer]

In the process of adding my rides. There were a few options missing that I had to choose 'other' for like Toyo tires, QA1 shocks/springs, and UB Machine and Spohn control arms.

Tyson,

90217
Cool GMC! I like the Proxes white lettering. :) Thanks again for the added vehicles!

Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase

[TonyHuntimer]

We could use some more MOPARs in the database. ;)

90267

I took this one of Michael Musto's Angrier side at OUSCI a few years back.

Love this Charger!

Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase

[TonyHuntimer]

One of my favorite cars!

90268

Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase

[bovey]

Hello,

I added too. Noticed you were missing a couple of manufactures - Big Stuff 3 in fuel injection and engine management and Wegner Motorsports for acc and front drive stuff. Also, CPP doesn't seem to be in all the right places.

Cheers,
bovey

[TonyHuntimer]

Hello,

I added too. Noticed you were missing a couple of manufactures - Big Stuff 3 in fuel injection and engine management and Wegner Motorsports for acc and front drive stuff. Also, CPP doesn't seem to be in all the right places.

Cheers,
bovey

Bovey,
Thanks for the add. Also, thanks for the note. I added the Big Stuff 3 and Wegner Motorsports. I have CPP in many places, which places did I forget? :)

Regards,
Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase

[TonyHuntimer]

Hey TestCarDatabase members!

Thanks for all your help beta testing. We're almost ready to go to the next phase.

Please login to the site and fill in/update your contact information. In an attempt to serve TCD members that feel the need to withhold their mailing address, I have turned off the requirement of supplying your home address. You can supply it, but that part is voluntary. I still need your zipcode for the manufacturers to find your vehicle.

I need a valid email...that you check regularly. If you win a prize, I'll need to be able to contact you. If I don't get a response in a timely manner, I'll have to give the prize to another member. I have tried to email a few members so far and had no response. Don't lose out. :)

Thanks for your help!

Regards,
Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase

[bovey]

Bovey,
Thanks for the add. Also, thanks for the note. I added the Big Stuff 3 and Wegner Motorsports. I have CPP in many places, which places did I forget?


Front Suspension - springs - add CCP

Also, technically Wegner Motorsports should be

Front Suspension - Steering Pump Brk - add Wegner Motorsports

Engine - pulleys - add Wegner Motorsports

Engine - valve covers - add Wegner Motorsports


I think that's it. I'll go through it again after I make some upgrades.

[TonyHuntimer]

Front Suspension - springs - add CCP

Also, technically Wegner Motorsports should be

Front Suspension - Steering Pump Brk - add Wegner Motorsports

Engine - pulleys - add Wegner Motorsports

Engine - valve covers - add Wegner Motorsports


I think that's it. I'll go through it again after I make some upgrades.

Bovey,

Thanks! I added all of your mentions.
:)

Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase

[TonyHuntimer]

Just for the fun of it, here's Karl Chicca and me back in 1999 at the Pony Express open road race in Nevada.

91344

That was a blast!

Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase

[CarlC]

One of my favorite cars!

90268

Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase

Who are those Bozo's in the background?

[TonyHuntimer]

Who are those Bozo's in the background?

LOL! Nice!

Tony~

[TonyHuntimer]

Our first official TestCarDatabase giveaway! Sign up and register your cars and/or trucks by midnight, April 30th to win this awesome FAST banner for your garage!

Be eligible to be chosen by our sponsors (COMP Cams, Detroit Speed, CarTech Books, Global West, and Prothane) to perform R&D and/or win products from them. -To join, follow this link: http://tinyurl.com/k4dxgjc or go directly to http://www.testcardatabase.com/portal and register your car.

93197

Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase

[TonyHuntimer]

Hey all,

What do you think of this new image showing the banner we'll give away to a TestCarDatabase member on April 30th?

93976

:)
Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase

[MonzaRacer]

Hey all,

What do you think of this new image showing the banner we'll give away to a TestCarDatabase member on April 30th?

93976

:)
Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase

Does the banner holder come with? Already signed up

[TonyHuntimer]

Does the banner holder come with? Already signed up

Lee,
I forgot to include the fine print... Action firgures not included. :)

Thanks for signing up!

Tony Huntimer
TestCarDatabase