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ace959 · 26th September 2007, 00:53

Hey, This is Sumon Bhattacharya from Kolkata.....I work as an HR manager in a bank, n my past time goes in reading about the fast streamline butterflies with 4 wheels ;-) ..... My dream was to get into automobile racing(not rally, mind you), but i guess thats a rich man's sport so i'm starting to let that dream die.....I drive a 2002 esteem VX.....few mods that I could afford was spacers in my suspension to fit in 185 wheels, a custom freeflow twin exhaust(not from the manifold - its only the box) which adds about 5% to the power, a KnN air filter.....it tops about 185kph - have tested it on a flyover which is the only place in calcutta wer i can possibly do that speed at 3am in the morning.......well thats me :-)....if u can help me get into racing without me spending much(money's an issue coz i support my parents financially as well while earning only 30000 bucks a month), then I guess you WILL see an indian Lewis Hamilton.....hahahaha.....high hopes - thats another thing about me ;-)

1100D · 26th September 2007, 02:36

Welcome to the club of like minded Kolkatan's. There are a lot of people in line with the same agonies. Do read the rules of the forum.

Here's the Kolkata folks hanging out.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/team-b...mber07-17.html (Kolkata-Shantiniketan Meet - Nov 2007)

planet_rocker · 26th September 2007, 16:07

welcome sumon - you a pointer by any chance? have a great time in TBHP. enjoy and hope to see you soon.

nikunj_cal · 26th September 2007, 16:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by planet_rocker

welcome sumon - you a pointer by any chance? have a great time in TBHP. enjoy and hope to see you soon.

Haan bhai puch le pucca hoga

!!!

vrooooooom · 26th September 2007, 16:42

Welcome Sumon. Nice to hear that you have a esteem and possibly the right mods (not show offs

) Looking forward to see your ride and possibly drive with Sriman Lewis Hamilton. Anyways where did you buy your speed boosters

and how much did each cost.

planet_rocker · 26th September 2007, 16:43

Hey Sumon - why dont you upload few pics of you car here in this thread?

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vrooooooom · 26th September 2007, 16:54

Yes that would be great. If you can upload a video of your car hitting 185, that would be really good

Quote:

Originally Posted by planet_rocker

Hey Sumon - why dont you upload few pics of you car here in this thread?

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ace959 · 26th September 2007, 17:51

Hellooo......yes I'm a pointer...how did ya'll guess that ???....2001 graduation batch......n i meant 165, not 185.....my mistake....wasnt trying to brag unnecessary......cant post videos, but will surely post a few pics soon, waiting for my comp bluetooth to get fixed for that.....
as for mods....well my cousin deals with restoration o vintage n classic cars and also buyin n sellin of cars in general....hez also a judge with the rally authorities - he helped me with the mods - the exhaust cost me 3K and the spacers were for 1100 bucks.....I got the wheels and the rims from him(used rims) - total set cost me about 5000 along with the Ducaro Rally 185's - I've changed the front 2 tyres to Bridgestones for better front grip....its a lot better now !!!.....so long

BlackPearl · 26th September 2007, 18:05

hey ace959 - welcome to tbhp. a lot of Pointers in the Kolkata chapter !!
one question - why did you need spacers for 185 wheels in esteem. and a stock esteem will show more than 165 on the speedo on AJC Flyover in fourth gear. In fact I saw 175 in my friend's BSIII esteem on the flat part of the flyover. So you can easily push your car a bit further

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simply_sunny001 · 26th September 2007, 18:09

Welcome to T-BHP Suman

Please read the T-BHP rules before posting
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/announ...e-posting.html

have fun

ace959 · 26th September 2007, 18:23

Yeah I've heard that before as well....I think I'll need your help to push it further.....as for spacers, well I was Illiterate about the tyre sizes and was told that 185 tyres will needs spacers.....anyway, you guys will see the car n can always help me out !!! :-D

toiingg · 26th September 2007, 18:53

Welcome to TBhp mate.

XetaGLGRocks · 27th September 2007, 11:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by ace959

Hey, This is Sumon Bhattacharya from Kolkata.....I work as an HR manager in a bank, n my past time goes in reading about the fast streamline butterflies with 4 wheels ;-) ..... ;-)

Hi Sumon, welcome to T-BHP. We have a scheduled meet on 17-18 Nov. I guess 1100D has already posted the link to that thread. Looking forward to meet you sometime.

Cheers.

ace959 · 27th September 2007, 14:52

Sure thing Xeta - if i'm not mistaken you're in hyd, right ??? I just moved back from Hyd to Cal after staying there for 6 yrs....any wherabouts ???

1100D · 27th September 2007, 22:38

Team BHP promotes safe driving.

26th September 2007, 00:53	#1 (permalink)
ace959 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kolkata Posts: 0	Hi Hey, This is Sumon Bhattacharya from Kolkata.....I work as an HR manager in a bank, n my past time goes in reading about the fast streamline butterflies with 4 wheels ;-) ..... My dream was to get into automobile racing(not rally, mind you), but i guess thats a rich man's sport so i'm starting to let that dream die.....I drive a 2002 esteem VX.....few mods that I could afford was spacers in my suspension to fit in 185 wheels, a custom freeflow twin exhaust(not from the manifold - its only the box) which adds about 5% to the power, a KnN air filter.....it tops about 185kph - have tested it on a flyover which is the only place in calcutta wer i can possibly do that speed at 3am in the morning.......well thats me :-)....if u can help me get into racing without me spending much(money's an issue coz i support my parents financially as well while earning only 30000 bucks a month), then I guess you WILL see an indian Lewis Hamilton.....hahahaha.....high hopes - thats another thing about me ;-)

26th September 2007, 02:36	#2 (permalink)
1100D Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 2,644 View My Garage	Welcome to the club of like minded Kolkatan's. There are a lot of people in line with the same agonies. Do read the rules of the forum. Here's the Kolkata folks hanging out. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/team-b...mber07-17.html (Kolkata-Shantiniketan Meet - Nov 2007) __________________ ________________________ Every Ferrari is always a Fiat

26th September 2007, 16:07	#3 (permalink)
planet_rocker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bong-land Posts: 1,164 View My Garage	welcome sumon - you a pointer by any chance? have a great time in TBHP. enjoy and hope to see you soon. __________________ Planet, Sonja, Etc - Elements of Life.

26th September 2007, 16:43	#6 (permalink)
planet_rocker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bong-land Posts: 1,164 View My Garage	Hey Sumon - why dont you upload few pics of you car here in this thread? use ImageShack® - Hosting or Image hosting, free photo sharing & video sharing at Photobucket __________________ Planet, Sonja, Etc - Elements of Life.

26th September 2007, 17:51	#8 (permalink)
ace959 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kolkata Posts: 0	Hellooo......yes I'm a pointer...how did ya'll guess that ???....2001 graduation batch......n i meant 165, not 185.....my mistake....wasnt trying to brag unnecessary......cant post videos, but will surely post a few pics soon, waiting for my comp bluetooth to get fixed for that..... as for mods....well my cousin deals with restoration o vintage n classic cars and also buyin n sellin of cars in general....hez also a judge with the rally authorities - he helped me with the mods - the exhaust cost me 3K and the spacers were for 1100 bucks.....I got the wheels and the rims from him(used rims) - total set cost me about 5000 along with the Ducaro Rally 185's - I've changed the front 2 tyres to Bridgestones for better front grip....its a lot better now !!!.....so long __________________ *Pressure applied on a point changes an object's inertia - is that why the accelerator was invented ?*

26th September 2007, 16:42	#5 (permalink)
vrooooooom BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kolkata Posts: 96 View My Garage	Welcome Sumon. Nice to hear that you have a esteem and possibly the right mods (not show offs ) Looking forward to see your ride and possibly drive with Sriman Lewis Hamilton. Anyways where did you buy your speed boosters and how much did each cost.

26th September 2007, 18:05	#9 (permalink)
BlackPearl BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hightstown(NJ, USA), Calcutta (India) Posts: 958 View My Garage	hey ace959 - welcome to tbhp. a lot of Pointers in the Kolkata chapter !! one question - why did you need spacers for 185 wheels in esteem. and a stock esteem will show more than 165 on the speedo on AJC Flyover in fourth gear. In fact I saw 175 in my friend's BSIII esteem on the flat part of the flyover. So you can easily push your car a bit further . __________________ Don't take life too seriously, no matter what you do you won't come out of it alive

26th September 2007, 18:09	#10 (permalink)
simply_sunny001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London & Rohtak Posts: 1,147 View My Garage	Welcome to T-BHP Suman Please read the T-BHP rules before posting http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/announ...e-posting.html have fun

26th September 2007, 18:23	#11 (permalink)
ace959 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kolkata Posts: 0	Yeah I've heard that before as well....I think I'll need your help to push it further.....as for spacers, well I was Illiterate about the tyre sizes and was told that 185 tyres will needs spacers.....anyway, you guys will see the car n can always help me out !!! :-D __________________ *Pressure applied on a point changes an object's inertia - is that why the accelerator was invented ?*

26th September 2007, 18:53	#12 (permalink)
toiingg BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 458 View My Garage	Welcome to TBhp mate. __________________ Sarvagya

27th September 2007, 14:52	#14 (permalink)
ace959 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kolkata Posts: 0	Sure thing Xeta - if i'm not mistaken you're in hyd, right ??? I just moved back from Hyd to Cal after staying there for 6 yrs....any wherabouts ??? __________________ *Pressure applied on a point changes an object's inertia - is that why the accelerator was invented ?*

27th September 2007, 22:38	#15 (permalink)
1100D Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 2,644 View My Garage	Team BHP promotes safe driving. __________________ ________________________ Every Ferrari is always a Fiat