Grif is right, if we're going to attempt this it makes much more sense to use a hierarchical wiki rather than a linear thread.
I agree as well, Wiki is a great way to go. Is the wiki in a sticky, or could we possibly make it a sticky? Along with the KB, I never knew about this.

http://www.vehicross.info/modules.php?name=Encyclopedia

It helps to just have a post that says "New owners start here" or "Read this before posting"

Also, does the search, search the KB? I'm a new owner so I want to try and get something going while I'm still excited and not jaded like the rest of you old fart VX owners. In terms of how long you have owned, not actual age. :P