2021-07-29 19:28
As readers of this blog likely already know – I LOVE detailing my own cars. Normally one of the first things I do once buying a car is to spend an entire weekend doing the paint correc… Read More
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2021-07-11 22:34
I was recently scammed on eBay when I sold some car parts and the buyer claimed he didn’t get it despite the package being marked as “Delivered” by FedEx. The scam is super… Read More
2021-05-20 21:45
I recently purchased a car from the East Coast (more on this very soon!) and needed it shipped across the US to my home in San Diego. I’ve bought and sold several cars across long dist… Read More
2021-05-02 18:19
The B7 (2007-2008) Audi RS4 is special for many reasons; first and foremost, it was the only two years that Audi ever brought the RS4 to America. It’s also the only widebody Audi sedan… Read More
2021-01-23 23:00
I’ve been blogging about Audis for over 10 years now – and two of my best performing blog posts have always been about VAG-COM mods (like my B6/B7 guide and TTRS guide)…th… Read More
2020-11-29 19:40
With the holidays upon us, many gearheads like me are being asked for gift ideas…as someone who modifies & maintains my cars obsessively it is very hard to find something I don&rs&hell…Read More
2020-11-27 15:55
I’m excited to share that I’ve not only re-entered the Audi world, but I’ve purchased yet another B7. Long time readers of the blog will recall my B7 Audi A4 and B7 Audi S4… Read More
2020-08-20 22:42
I recently reviewed the Cobra RAD 480i on my blog and was impressed by how far radar detectors had come over the years, morphing from an annoying device that beeps all of the time to a smart… Read More
2020-08-10 02:58
I love the factory air ride on my 958 Porsche Cayenne GTS which has five levels; normal ride height in the middle, and then two settings to raise the car (high, and highest) and two more set… Read More
2020-08-03 04:05
When COVID struck and my state went into “stay at home” orders, I began looking for projects to do around the house…and after knocking out a few “honey-do” ite… Read More
2020-06-03 18:38
With the coronavirus outbreak in the United States, my wife and I suddenly found ourselves working from home and not driving much to abide by the “shelter in place” orders. So wi… Read More
2020-05-18 12:39
One of my favorite mods to my past cars is to swap the interior and exterior bulbs to LEDs, as I’ve done in my past Audis. It’s a very cost effective modification (in this case… Read More
2020-04-20 09:37
One of my favorite (and most rare) mods to my 2012 Audi TTRS was the European Recaro Wingback seats (often referred to as Wingbacks, or Euro Recaros) I had imported from the UK. These were n… Read More
2020-04-14 10:54
Followers of my blog will know that I’m a big fan of ceramic coating, and a big advocate of DIY projects. On my TTRS I used CQuartz UK and the results were great. Over three years late… Read More
2020-04-10 11:04
I’ve blogged about shipping wheels before in a way that is cheap and safe – but shipping race seats for a car is an entirely different level! Why is shipping car seats difficult?… Read More
2020-04-08 10:19
I recently received a Cobra RAD 480i radar detector to test out as an automotive influencer (thanks, guys!) and was pretty excited to check this out. My last radar detector was an Escort Pas… Read More
2020-04-03 20:13
One of the first things that had to change once I bought my Carrera GTS was the front license plate. While technically required in California, the law to have one installed is largely not en… Read More
2020-03-30 15:50
If you follow me on Instagram than chances are you’ve already seen it, but I’m proud to officially share with everyone my new ride: a 2014 Porsche Cayenne GTS! As I mentioned in… Read More
2020-03-19 13:50
Well folks, the time has come – my 2012 Audi TTRS is officially for sale! Why, you may ask? I have a child on the way, and while this TTRS has served me well for the last three and a h… Read More
2020-03-18 05:55
Last fall I had the itch to change up the look of my car some, and the OEM front lip spoiler was pretty dinged up from scraping on the bottom as well as a bit of road debris that took a smal… Read More
2020-03-16 05:31
In Part 3 of my shoe refresh series (Part 1 – wheel refinishing & Part 2 – caliper painting) I replaced the factory lug bolts. My OEM lug bolts from 2012 were showing their a… Read More
2020-03-14 06:02
When I had my wheels refinished recently I used it as an opportunity to do a modification I had been meaning to get around to for a long time – painting my calipers red. The OEM calipe… Read More
2020-03-12 17:14
After attending Big SoCal Euro 2019 I got the itch to have my wheels refinished (again). I had been toying with the idea of a gunmetal finish for a while, but after seeing the “Brushed… Read More
2020-03-11 06:40
As many auto shows are getting cancelled due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, it’s time to look back at one of the last major shows before the shutdown – the LA Auto Show… Read More
2019-09-08 12:38
Owning several Audis in the past, I’ve had the RNS-E navigation unit before. It was an adequate solution when it came out, but by 2019’s standards it is ancient and terrible. The… Read More
2019-09-01 20:11
Each year Big SoCal Euro seems gets bigger and better, and this year was no exception. My favorite show of the year continues its vibe and tradition of being a show for everyone with a footb… Read More
2019-08-03 16:06
Everyone knows that summer time is car show season, and even in a climate like San Diego which is nearly the same temperature year around, that same rule holds true. So when Dubs on the Shor… Read More
2019-06-18 19:07
My friend Rodger is a bit of a perfectionist. And by “bit” I mean “a lot,” and by “a lot,” I mean a bit of a maniac. For example, I once witness him put h… Read More
2019-06-11 11:20
You may remember AZ Euros from a past article here where they were selling imported & fully US legal B5 RS4s, which is arguably one of the most desirable Audi avants for those of state-s… Read More
2019-06-01 22:05
HRE hosted their annual open house and as an owner of a set of forged HRE wheels, I was not only in attendance but got a VIP parking spot and some free swag to boot. But the free stuff isn&r&hell…Read More
2019-05-19 13:49
Oscar is a long-time Audi enthusiast who I had the pleasure of meeting this past weekend, and I’m super excited to share his car here. What started as a pretty basic US-spec 2008 Audi… Read More
2019-05-11 15:08
I’ve used Dr. Colorchip in the past, and it works great for very small nicks and chips, but anything bigger than 1-2mm doesn’t turn out good. So what do you do when there is a BI… Read More
2019-04-21 16:14
The 15th annual La Jolla Concours D’Elegance was last weekend, April 14th, and I was lucky enough to attend yet another year as part of the local press and media coverage. I have been… Read More
2019-04-02 12:44
If you’ve been following my blog or Instagram, you likely know that my beloved Audi TTRS had an internal engine failure and has been out of operation for the last several months. While… Read More
2012-11-29 19:00
Google Analytics 202 – AMA Phoenix from Nick Roshon
I’m really excited to have been asked to speak at the American Marketing Association (AMA) of Phoenix’s Special In… Read More
2012-11-26 16:51
I finished reading “The Art of Client Service” by Robert Solomon over the weekend, and really enjoyed it. It’s a good, quick read (I finished in about 2-3 hours) that&rsqu&helli…Read More
2012-11-09 21:28
I’m doing research for an upcoming presentation, and the topic is Google Analytics. I’m loving working on this deck, as it’s forcing me to spend some time getting my hands… Read More
2012-11-05 20:55
In my final post on the iCrossing Great Finds blog (I start a new job with a new agency next week – more on that later…), I write on the topic of Global Search and Global S… Read More
2012-10-31 16:51
The book, Search and Social – The Definitive Guide to Real-Time Content Marketing, is now out in book stores and shipping from Amazon. I have had the privilege of working with Rob Gar… Read More
2012-10-26 16:44
The following is a review of the book Influence – The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert B. Cialdini, PhD.
I recently picked this book up for two reasons: firstly, I found out t… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
It’s been a while since I’ve done a book review here, but I’m bringing it back with the best marketing book I read in 2013: Jab, Jab, Right Hook (affiliate link to Ama… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
As a self-proclaimed internet marketing guru, I have made a list of suggested New Year’s resolutions for other self-proclaimed gurus to live by. This post was inspired by the countless… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Update: my session went great! My takeaways and slides can be found over on the Covario blog here: http://www.covario.com/2013/10/ten-big-ideas-marketers-bolo2013/ I had an AMAZING time… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I recently got a copy of Mobile Marketing: An Hour a Day by Rachel Pasqua and Noah Elkin and have been excitedly reading it over the past week or so and wanted to share a few thoughts here o… Read More
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