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Xehaust · 23rd January 2008, 01:05

Hello to every1 at Team-BHP,

I stumbled upon this gr8 site while searching for car related info and all i can say is that i hit the jackpot cheers:

Well, to introduce myself, Im a 20 yr old living in Mumbai.
Cars and driving are an absolute passion and in fact, driving is a time when i forget any and all troubles...the exiliration, the joys, even while just cruising at 60 kmph, it just makes you forget everything else.
So obviously im a PETROLHEAD

I am very interested in Technology (Computers & Such), Movies and such.

I drive a 98 Soccer Edition Opel Astra 1.6 Petrol and am struck in awe every time i look at it. I mean, we are in 2008 and this car is still here and has all the features of modern cars in its segment, in fact even more than them and is doing just fine after 9 yrs of service....

I was just 11 when we bought the car and when i became a teenager i said to myself, ill drive this car someday but was pretty pessimistic cause i thought that the car wont be with us that long, but as fate has it, it became my first car and is with me to date as you can see in the avatar.

Nitin · 23rd January 2008, 02:01

Nice intro.. Welcome aboard,buddy!
You are at the right place. Here on T-BHP we have a concoction of information,experience & a whole lot of good times with the element of vigilance with superb moderators.

Having had an Astra myself,I can understand how you feel about the car.Its my all time favorite!
Drive safe!

BlackPearl · 23rd January 2008, 02:16

@Xehaust - welcome to the forum. The Astra is an awesome car to say the least and IMO does not look outdated even now. The build quality speaks loads about German engineering. Its a highway stormer and a very safe car.

GTO · 23rd January 2008, 12:04

Man, the Astra is a nice first car to have. I started with a Premier Padmini whose flooring had holes in it!! It was an absolute rust-bucket, but a whole lot of fun at the same time.

Welcome xehaust (typo or intentional?)! I will be the first to guide you toward our board rules section, so that you can get familiar with our strict forum policies. For instance:

Quote:

Hello to every1 at Team-BHP,

"everyone" is preferred

Quote:

I stumbled upon this gr8 site

Ditto for "great", not gr8.

See ya around.

adya33 · 23rd January 2008, 12:17

Another Astra lover comes on-board.
Welcome to the forum brother. Astra is a fabulous car. Though mien was not MPFI but the old one with 75BHP. Never the less I had some of the best time in that car.

Please go through forum rules in Announcement section

Xehaust · 23rd January 2008, 13:46

Hey GTO and adya33,
i read the forum policies but usually do all my typing that way so was a lil focused while typing here but i guess i missed those 2 typos...Sorry for that and im sure ill improve with time, in any case, by chance i make a few typos for a week or two, please do let me know.
It feels really good to have met astra lovers here, makes me feel all happy inside

mobike008 · 23rd January 2008, 16:25

Welcome on board Xehaust. And, do be careful with the " lil " kind of words

. I am sure you will have a great time on this forum and learn quite a bit of new things.

Technocrat · 23rd January 2008, 17:18

Welcome Xehaust. One of my Uncle has the Soccer edition Silver Astra which has a small spoiler at the boot. His car is so silent & in such a good condition that he too has kept the car & has no plans to change in near future.

Please share few pics of the car

snaronikar · 23rd January 2008, 17:35

Welcomde on board Xehaust. You will definately enjoy your stay here much like I do.

BTW, how did you decide on your login name?

Xehaust · 23rd January 2008, 21:40

Hey technocrat, yup, i absolutely love the spoiler, its very understated, almost invisible but looks great. i have the green one, there were only 2 colours, the silver and the green.
Will post pictures through my profile soon, just need to take a few good quality pics

Most are from my cell and are not that clear.

Hey Snaronikar, well, you see, it is a combination of my 2 favourite after market car accesories - Xenons and Exhausts...Combine them and you get Xehaust

What about yours?

deathwalkr · 24th January 2008, 12:32

welcome to this amazing place dude

its a great place to be for a automobile enthusiast and the well of knowledge the members have in here is just mind blowing!

snaronikar · 24th January 2008, 14:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xehaust

What about yours?

Mine!! Its the surname and thats it.

Xehaust · 1st February 2008, 01:12

Here is a picture of my car as i cant have my own garage yet :P

Lalvaz · 1st February 2008, 15:11

Welcome to T-bhp. Hope you have an enjoyable time here.

Nice car Xehaust. Glad to see that you've been taking good care of her.The Astra was one of my favourites too.

Technocrat · 1st February 2008, 15:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xehaust

Hey technocrat, yup, i absolutely love the spoiler, its very understated, almost invisible but looks great. i have the green one, there were only 2 colours, the silver and the green.

Actually it came in Orange(actually something like copper) as well. Had seen a few of them. Later on same body was continued with dual tone colors on Astra Sports.

Thanks for posting the pic. I am Unable to view pics from office pc will view from home & comment

23rd January 2008, 01:05	#1
Xehaust BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 846 Thanked: 81 Times View My Garage	What a Forum... Hello to every1 at Team-BHP, I stumbled upon this gr8 site while searching for car related info and all i can say is that i hit the jackpot cheers: Well, to introduce myself, Im a 20 yr old living in Mumbai. Cars and driving are an absolute passion and in fact, driving is a time when i forget any and all troubles...the exiliration, the joys, even while just cruising at 60 kmph, it just makes you forget everything else. So obviously im a PETROLHEAD I am very interested in Technology (Computers & Such), Movies and such. I drive a 98 Soccer Edition Opel Astra 1.6 Petrol and am struck in awe every time i look at it. I mean, we are in 2008 and this car is still here and has all the features of modern cars in its segment, in fact even more than them and is doing just fine after 9 yrs of service.... I was just 11 when we bought the car and when i became a teenager i said to myself, ill drive this car someday but was pretty pessimistic cause i thought that the car wont be with us that long, but as fate has it, it became my first car and is with me to date as you can see in the avatar.
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23rd January 2008, 02:01	#2
Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Nice intro.. Welcome aboard,buddy! You are at the right place. Here on T-BHP we have a concoction of information,experience & a whole lot of good times with the element of vigilance with superb moderators. Having had an Astra myself,I can understand how you feel about the car.Its my all time favorite! Drive safe!
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23rd January 2008, 02:16	#3
BlackPearl Team-BHP Support Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Calcutta/London Posts: 3,608 Thanked: 16,998 Times View My Garage	@Xehaust - welcome to the forum. The Astra is an awesome car to say the least and IMO does not look outdated even now. The build quality speaks loads about German engineering. Its a highway stormer and a very safe car.
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23rd January 2008, 12:17	#5
adya33 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 1,839 Thanked: 183 Times	Another Astra lover comes on-board. Welcome to the forum brother. Astra is a fabulous car. Though mien was not MPFI but the old one with 75BHP. Never the less I had some of the best time in that car. Please go through forum rules in Announcement section
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23rd January 2008, 13:46	#6
Xehaust BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 846 Thanked: 81 Times View My Garage	Hey GTO and adya33, i read the forum policies but usually do all my typing that way so was a lil focused while typing here but i guess i missed those 2 typos...Sorry for that and im sure ill improve with time, in any case, by chance i make a few typos for a week or two, please do let me know. It feels really good to have met astra lovers here, makes me feel all happy inside
	() Thanks

23rd January 2008, 16:25	#7
mobike008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,703 Thanked: 14,829 Times View My Garage	Welcome on board Xehaust. And, do be careful with the " lil " kind of words. I am sure you will have a great time on this forum and learn quite a bit of new things.
	() Thanks

23rd January 2008, 17:18	#8
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	Welcome Xehaust. One of my Uncle has the Soccer edition Silver Astra which has a small spoiler at the boot. His car is so silent & in such a good condition that he too has kept the car & has no plans to change in near future. Please share few pics of the car
	() Thanks

23rd January 2008, 17:35	#9
snaronikar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 2,845 Thanked: 29 Times View My Garage	Welcomde on board Xehaust. You will definately enjoy your stay here much like I do. BTW, how did you decide on your login name?
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23rd January 2008, 21:40	#10
Xehaust BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 846 Thanked: 81 Times View My Garage	Hey technocrat, yup, i absolutely love the spoiler, its very understated, almost invisible but looks great. i have the green one, there were only 2 colours, the silver and the green. Will post pictures through my profile soon, just need to take a few good quality pics Most are from my cell and are not that clear. Hey Snaronikar, well, you see, it is a combination of my 2 favourite after market car accesories - Xenons and Exhausts...Combine them and you get Xehaust What about yours?
	() Thanks

24th January 2008, 12:32	#11
deathwalkr Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 1,284 Thanked: 4,145 Times View My Garage	welcome to this amazing place dude its a great place to be for a automobile enthusiast and the well of knowledge the members have in here is just mind blowing!
	() Thanks

1st February 2008, 01:12	#13
Xehaust BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 846 Thanked: 81 Times View My Garage	Here is a picture of my car as i cant have my own garage yet :P
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1st February 2008, 15:11	#14
Lalvaz Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,414 Thanked: 2,183 Times	Welcome to T-bhp. Hope you have an enjoyable time here. Nice car Xehaust. Glad to see that you've been taking good care of her.The Astra was one of my favourites too.
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