Hello from Brisvegas

hachiroku · 10th May 2013, 05:15

Hi BHPians,

Finally, after couple of attempts I am part of this great community. I think I came across Team-BHP when I was doing some research for my family's first car purchase a couple of years back & since then I have been following the community. I must say, Team-BHP does maintain its quality standards rather well & that makes me that much prouder to be part of it.

I am originally from Vadodara, Gujarat and have been in Australia for last 6 years. Currently, I am working as a Systems Administrator in Brisbane. Outside of work my current interests include photography. I have been procrastinating about getting a sky-diving license for last couple of years but family has been stopping me as it is a dangerous sport. Let's see how long can they deny me this.

My car history is very brief. First car was a 1999 Nissan Pulsar. Loved the high revving engine in that car. Even though it was an Automatic, it was one if the better Automatics at holding the right gear rather than many modern cars constantly trying to up-shift.

Finally, when I got bored of the Pulsar, I went to buy my first new car last year for my 24th Birthday. Long story short - after waiting for over 9 months I picked up my new Toyota 86 GTS MT in Lighting Red last month.

Picture attached below.

I look forward to learn from this great community & possibly contribute to it at times.

Cheers,

Umang

moralfibre · 10th May 2013, 08:48

Welcome aboard hachiroku. Nice username and an even nicer car. Enjoy your stay here.

MotoNanu · 10th May 2013, 12:06

Welcome aboard!

That is one hell of a machine. The looks are gorgeous! Can you share details on the power and transmission. Better would be a ownership thread

Keep posting and get acquainted with the forum rules for a smooth ride

Viju · 10th May 2013, 12:23

Welcome to TeamBHP! When I saw your user id (hachiroku = 86), I was wondering what the connection was, until I read your post! Have a nice stay here. It's full of knowledgeable, friendly and helpful people.

Octane_Power · 10th May 2013, 12:49

Welcome Aboard from Abroad

!!
Looking forward to a review of the 86.

When I saw your car's pic I said "It's a Subaru BRZ; how come the same model under a different brand with a different name?"

But a bit of google's help made me realize that it is called as: Toyota GT86 (Europe) Scion FR-S (North America) and the Subaru BRZ.
Also that HachiRoku = 86 (i.e. your priced possession).

-Bhargav

hachiroku · 11th May 2013, 09:59

Thank you all for warm welcome. I will be doing an ownership thread on it soon.

10th May 2013, 05:15	#1
hachiroku Newbie Join Date: May 2013 Location: Brisbane Posts: 0 Thanked: Once	Hello from Brisvegas Hi BHPians, Finally, after couple of attempts I am part of this great community. I think I came across Team-BHP when I was doing some research for my family's first car purchase a couple of years back & since then I have been following the community. I must say, Team-BHP does maintain its quality standards rather well & that makes me that much prouder to be part of it. I am originally from Vadodara, Gujarat and have been in Australia for last 6 years. Currently, I am working as a Systems Administrator in Brisbane. Outside of work my current interests include photography. I have been procrastinating about getting a sky-diving license for last couple of years but family has been stopping me as it is a dangerous sport. Let's see how long can they deny me this. My car history is very brief. First car was a 1999 Nissan Pulsar. Loved the high revving engine in that car. Even though it was an Automatic, it was one if the better Automatics at holding the right gear rather than many modern cars constantly trying to up-shift. Finally, when I got bored of the Pulsar, I went to buy my first new car last year for my 24th Birthday. Long story short - after waiting for over 9 months I picked up my new Toyota 86 GTS MT in Lighting Red last month. Picture attached below. I look forward to learn from this great community & possibly contribute to it at times. Cheers, Umang Attached Thumbnails
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10th May 2013, 08:48	#2
moralfibre Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: MH-12 Posts: 8,443 Thanked: 13,956 Times	Re: Hello from Brisvegas Welcome aboard hachiroku. Nice username and an even nicer car. Enjoy your stay here.
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10th May 2013, 12:06	#3
MotoNanu BHPian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Bangalore Posts: 262 Thanked: 114 Times	Re: Hello from Brisvegas Welcome aboard! That is one hell of a machine. The looks are gorgeous! Can you share details on the power and transmission. Better would be a ownership thread Keep posting and get acquainted with the forum rules for a smooth ride
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10th May 2013, 12:23	#4
Viju Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yokohama, Japan Posts: 1,069 Thanked: 2,590 Times View My Garage	Re: Hello from Brisvegas Welcome to TeamBHP! When I saw your user id (hachiroku = 86), I was wondering what the connection was, until I read your post! Have a nice stay here. It's full of knowledgeable, friendly and helpful people.
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10th May 2013, 12:49	#5
Octane_Power BHPian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Mumbai Posts: 630 Thanked: 429 Times	Re: Hello from Brisvegas Welcome Aboard from Abroad !! Looking forward to a review of the 86. When I saw your car's pic I said "It's a Subaru BRZ; how come the same model under a different brand with a different name?" But a bit of google's help made me realize that it is called as: Toyota GT86 (Europe) Scion FR-S (North America) and the Subaru BRZ. Also that HachiRoku = 86 (i.e. your priced possession). -Bhargav
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11th May 2013, 09:59	#6
hachiroku Newbie Join Date: May 2013 Location: Brisbane Posts: 0 Thanked: Once	Thank you all for warm welcome. I will be doing an ownership thread on it soon.
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