When registering an account on the forums, you must now go through admin approval. We have been getting a rash of spammers who register with the sole intention of overmedicating and over sexxing americans.

 Sucks when the actions of a few limit the fun of everyone. Don't let it dissuade you from registering however, I will recieve an email on it and you should be activated within hours. On the rare occasion it doesn't get activated within a day, use the contact page to let us know.

72Malibu Added:

 I just wanted to add a note on registering for potential new members:

When you register, it will help us out greatly if you select a meaningful s-related or automotive-related username and add information to your profile (we don't collect information).  This helps make it easier for us to sort out valid registrants.  This of course is optional, but just bear in mind that lack of information may result in us thinking that the registration may be thought a spammer attempt.  If this happens, as guru said, use the contact page and let us know your registered username.