Greetings ... - Team-BHP

topshotta316 · 9th December 2007, 18:53

hi guys,

I go by the name Raz. Pre-med student in NYC. I was born in Hyderabad,India but lived out of it for most of my life. I basically reside in 3 countries (incl. India) so i travel a lot. My passion are money, knowledge and anything that can get my adrenaline bursting, including cars, bikes, boats, jet-skis etc.

I came to know about Team-BHP through google, to find out if there are any car enthusiasts in India, since i hardly go there, last trip was in 2005 for a month and before that 2000, and before that 1997. My last trip in 2005, i saw a little bit of the Mod scene in Hyderabad, i guess the fast and the furious series rubbed off on a few people there, but nothing too crazy. Decals, vinyls, wider tires, tachometer, and ofcourse the ever present Audio system.
Note: I have seen some of the craziest audio enthusiasts AUTOwallah people

, I dont knock their hustle but find it a strange for them to have such an interest, but then again, everybody has their likes and dislikes, to each his own.

Presently, I own a MERC E320 (2000), MERC E300 (1987), VW GOLF R32 (2002) out of the country. Past ownerships include, 2000 Audi TT S Line, 1997 Mazda 626, 2001 Lexus GS 300. In HYD, the parents had an Ambassador and later an Esteem for the family use. The Esteem got totalled by a Driver, attempting to run from cops when he carjacked it from the workshop. In 1997, parents bought a ZEN Vx. I love the car, but didnt spend too much time with it. As of today, everything in the car is stock except the Audio System.

ICE steup:
JVC Headunit
Pioneer Speakers (front doors)
Custom made box in the trunk, which includes 2 Polk Tweeters, 4 6X9 Pioneer ovals, and one 12 inch XPLOD sub with a Xplod Amp and a 2 farad capacitor.

Currently, Im looking to work on the Zen, as the parents have bought another car and now it belongs to me. I have read loads on this forums about the ezens, bzens, szens and all. engine swap is currently all the way down the list, as i only have around 7000kms on the car. So all mods would be to existing engine, to break it in further. First on the list would be a bodykit, which I cant find a good one for the car. Im looking forward on recieving all the help and great advice from the veterans, mods and crazy enthusiasts from here....

take care and have a nice day,
Raz

rocksterraghu · 9th December 2007, 23:19

Hi raz, welcome to Team-BHP. That is a very detailed intro!

You should visit the 'modifications' and 'ICE' sections. There is a lot going on there.

Have a great time here. Cheers!

Also, go through the rules and announcements.

Nitin · 10th December 2007, 21:44

Welcome aboard, Raz.
Interesting cars in your garage.Do post pictures of the cars when you get a chance.
Have a good time here!

iraghava · 10th December 2007, 22:05

Welcome aboard Raz! That was a nice, clean & detailed intro! Have fun here!!

9th December 2007, 18:53	#1 (permalink)
topshotta316 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NYC, USA/ Jeddah, KSA/ Hyderabad, India Posts: 0	Greetings ... hi guys, I go by the name Raz. Pre-med student in NYC. I was born in Hyderabad,India but lived out of it for most of my life. I basically reside in 3 countries (incl. India) so i travel a lot. My passion are money, knowledge and anything that can get my adrenaline bursting, including cars, bikes, boats, jet-skis etc. I came to know about Team-BHP through google, to find out if there are any car enthusiasts in India, since i hardly go there, last trip was in 2005 for a month and before that 2000, and before that 1997. My last trip in 2005, i saw a little bit of the Mod scene in Hyderabad, i guess the fast and the furious series rubbed off on a few people there, but nothing too crazy. Decals, vinyls, wider tires, tachometer, and ofcourse the ever present Audio system. Note: I have seen some of the craziest audio enthusiasts AUTOwallah people, I dont knock their hustle but find it a strange for them to have such an interest, but then again, everybody has their likes and dislikes, to each his own. Presently, I own a MERC E320 (2000), MERC E300 (1987), VW GOLF R32 (2002) out of the country. Past ownerships include, 2000 Audi TT S Line, 1997 Mazda 626, 2001 Lexus GS 300. In HYD, the parents had an Ambassador and later an Esteem for the family use. The Esteem got totalled by a Driver, attempting to run from cops when he carjacked it from the workshop. In 1997, parents bought a ZEN Vx. I love the car, but didnt spend too much time with it. As of today, everything in the car is stock except the Audio System. ICE steup: JVC Headunit Pioneer Speakers (front doors) Custom made box in the trunk, which includes 2 Polk Tweeters, 4 6X9 Pioneer ovals, and one 12 inch XPLOD sub with a Xplod Amp and a 2 farad capacitor. Currently, Im looking to work on the Zen, as the parents have bought another car and now it belongs to me. I have read loads on this forums about the ezens, bzens, szens and all. engine swap is currently all the way down the list, as i only have around 7000kms on the car. So all mods would be to existing engine, to break it in further. First on the list would be a bodykit, which I cant find a good one for the car. Im looking forward on recieving all the help and great advice from the veterans, mods and crazy enthusiasts from here.... take care and have a nice day, Raz __________________ DIFFICULT TAKES A DAY, iMPOSSIBLE TAKES A WEEK..

9th December 2007, 23:19	#2 (permalink)
rocksterraghu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,133 View My Garage	Hi raz, welcome to Team-BHP. That is a very detailed intro! You should visit the 'modifications' and 'ICE' sections. There is a lot going on there. Have a great time here. Cheers! Also, go through the rules and announcements. __________________ ... Missing Team-BHP.

10th December 2007, 22:05	#4 (permalink)
iraghava Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 6,559 View My Garage	Welcome aboard Raz! That was a nice, clean & detailed intro! Have fun here!! __________________ I'm killing time while I wait for life to shower me with meaning and happiness.

10th December 2007, 21:44	#3 (permalink)
Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,883 View My Garage	Welcome aboard, Raz. Interesting cars in your garage.Do post pictures of the cars when you get a chance. Have a good time here!