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Old 9th March 2005, 09:06   #1
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Late Intro....

Hi all,

I have been a regular visitor to team-bhp forums and finally decided to start posting...sorry for the delay.

About me.
I currently live in the US and drive a Mystic Blue 2004 BMW M3, 6 speed with 19" wheel and a 1997 VW Jetta VR6 which has the following mods:

Engine:
- 2.8L VR6
- Polished upper intake manifold
- Polished engine cover
- Turn2 motor mounts
- Turbonetics T04 60-1 Hifi Turbo
- PWR Intercooler
- Custom Intercooler piping
- 42# Injectors
- 8.5:1 SS Head Gasket
- APR Head Studs
- Custom C2Motorsports EPROM
- Tial Wastegate
- Bosch In-line fuel pump
- Billet MAF

Exhaust:
- Techtonics tuning exhaust w/Borla muffler

Transmission:
- Dieselgeek short shifter
- Peloquin LSD - comming soon
- Spec stage 3 clutch - comming soon

Suspension:
- Koni sport w/ Apex Springs.

Wheels/Tires:
- Antera Type 309 (17x7.5) w/polished lips
- Pirelli P7000 SuperSport 215/40/17

Brakes:
- Zimmermann Cross Drilled/Mintex
- Painted Brake Calipers

Exterior:
- Airdesign (Transfoma) Bodykit
- Golf Hood
- Hagus M3 Mirrors
- Mesh Grill
- Custom Paint

Lighting:
- Hella Smoked Dual Round headlights
- Hella Smoked Turn Signals
- Hella Smoked Side Markers

Interior:
- Momo Steering Wheel
- Momo Shift Boot and Knob
- Carbon Fiber Dash Kit
- Dual Guage Pod on A-Pillar
- Custom Dual Guage Pod on Sunroof Console

Stereo:
- Pioneer In-dash DVD w/7" Screen
- Orion XTR 10” Subs
- Pioneer Amps

I took part in the 2003 Gumball 3000 and must say it was probably the most fun I have had in my life...it was just awesome....I did it in a Brand New Jaguar X Type 4.0. Stories will follow soon.

Sorry for the long intro.....
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Old 9th March 2005, 09:28   #2
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Sounds like one friggin kool ride...

Welcome aboard dude!!

First of all even i'm Ricky... Heheheeeee.....
Good that u'v started posting.. Very nice intro.. But what do u do?? Any Indian roots???

_Enjoy u'r stay here_
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Old 9th March 2005, 10:48   #3
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Ricky, welcome man! What took you so long to post? Guess a recent M3 delivery can prove to be a distraction, eh?

Tell us about the Gumball....dying to hear a first hand experience

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Old 9th March 2005, 10:53   #4
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well i had asked for the same else where...

man! thatz some rides you ve got there!
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Well, after watching video's of the Gumball for so long, it's nice to have someone here who can give us first hand info on what can only be the wildest party ever!

Oh yea, welcome to the forum too!
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Old 9th March 2005, 11:13   #6
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Hi ricky . Welcome to TB. The first thing that caught my eye was obviously your M3. Mystic blue sounds awesome

Do post some pics in the 'Your Car Pics' thread and yeah some experiences from Gumball please

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Welcome aboard Ricky......... man, thats one awesome ride u got and do share your experience of the Gumball...
Enjoy your stay!
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Old 9th March 2005, 11:58   #8
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welcome aboard dude
njoy ur stay and how about some wonderful pics of your ride ..
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Hi Ricky..Welcome aboard. Would love to see pics of your ride..
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Old 9th March 2005, 15:32   #10
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welkome aboard ricky
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Old 9th March 2005, 15:41   #11
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Hey ricky,
welcome aboard..
enjoy your stay..
ome awesome rides you got there buddy
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Old 9th March 2005, 15:45   #12
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Oh mama ! you drive the car of my dreams !! You already had a good welcome, so now up with the pics of that road burner
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Old 9th March 2005, 17:20   #13
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Hey ricky...

first of all welcome to teambhp....thats one cool car you have there the M3. Post some pics of your ride dude.

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Old 9th March 2005, 17:28   #14
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Welcome aboard ricky.. nice mods done there buddy..
cheers
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Hey Rickyvr6, great specs of ur car,,,but where is the car???I cant see it!!!post the pics,,on priority.

Anywz...welcome to the land where people drink gasoline before hitting bed...
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