Hey Folks!

equinox22 · 3rd March 2009, 20:17

Found this forum on google and liked what I saw. Growing up in Pune since 1981, I started off with Hot Wheels and R/C cars. And as I grew up it became a passion. I was torn between my interest in aircraft and cars, but then who can afford a fighter jet!! So cars it is!
My list of cars started with the Premier Padmini, went on to the Maruti 800 and then the Santro. Then a painful hiatus while I tried to complete my MS here in Chicago. Finally it was back on the road in a 2003 Ford Focus. That recently gave way to a 2008 Civic Si; a car I have grown to adore.
I like my cars being black sleeper sports sedans. The look on peoples faces when they see what a sleeper does is priceless!
Looking forward I hope to be in an Evo or a M3 someday!!
Happy and safe driving folks!

chanu · 4th March 2009, 10:58

welcome noxy...does your birthday fall on March 20 or 21 (OR) September 22 or 23 (EQUINOCTIAL POINTS) anyways enjoy your stay & I hope you spend lot of time browsing these forums as I have started to do. Best Regards

GTO · 4th March 2009, 19:14

Welcome to the team! I know the painful hiatus you speak about, was on a shoe-string student budget when studying in the States. What university did you graduate from?

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Looking forward I hope to be in an Evo or a M3 someday!!

As would most of us! News has been rolling in about HM launching the EVO X soon.

We'd appreciate your taking a quick pitstop by our board rules section just once. Thanks

equinox22 · 4th March 2009, 19:56

Thanks guys! Hope to learn a lot here!!

@chanu: Not my birthday. However that is the 'call sign' I have been using in all my gaming!

@GTO: Read all the rules and will abide. Graduated from Illinois Institute of Technology. I recently saw the 2010 Evo MR at the Chicago Auto Show. Sat in it too. Unfortunately they dont let us drive! Have some pics if you guys are interested. I absolutely love the reshaped Lancer.

GTO · 6th March 2009, 11:27

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Originally Posted by equinox22

I recently saw the 2010 Evo MR at the Chicago Auto Show. Sat in it too. Unfortunately they dont let us drive! Have some pics if you guys are interested. I absolutely love the reshaped Lancer.

Oh you bet! The X is awesome, though some evo diehards complain that it is not as hard-core as the VIII & IX. Who's complaining? Get it here, HM!

equinox22 · 6th March 2009, 20:22

Hey GTO, I sure hope HM gets it to India. Do you know if the Lancer Ralliart is available in India? Thats not a bad option either.

GTO · 7th March 2009, 13:48

Nope, no ralliart versions sold in India. Two discontinued generations with detuned petrols is all we get. Period.

equinox22 · 8th March 2009, 10:47

I hope that changes soon. With so many car manufacturers getting their best in India I dont see why HM should hold back.

3rd March 2009, 20:17	#1
equinox22 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago/Pune Posts: 165 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	Hey Folks! Found this forum on google and liked what I saw. Growing up in Pune since 1981, I started off with Hot Wheels and R/C cars. And as I grew up it became a passion. I was torn between my interest in aircraft and cars, but then who can afford a fighter jet!! So cars it is! My list of cars started with the Premier Padmini, went on to the Maruti 800 and then the Santro. Then a painful hiatus while I tried to complete my MS here in Chicago. Finally it was back on the road in a 2003 Ford Focus. That recently gave way to a 2008 Civic Si; a car I have grown to adore. I like my cars being black sleeper sports sedans. The look on peoples faces when they see what a sleeper does is priceless! Looking forward I hope to be in an Evo or a M3 someday!! Happy and safe driving folks!
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4th March 2009, 10:58	#2
chanu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: APX to AP 29 Posts: 1,483 Thanked: 150 Times View My Garage	welcome noxy...does your birthday fall on March 20 or 21 (OR) September 22 or 23 (EQUINOCTIAL POINTS) anyways enjoy your stay & I hope you spend lot of time browsing these forums as I have started to do. Best Regards
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4th March 2009, 19:56	#4
equinox22 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago/Pune Posts: 165 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	Thanks guys! Hope to learn a lot here!! @chanu: Not my birthday. However that is the 'call sign' I have been using in all my gaming! @GTO: Read all the rules and will abide. Graduated from Illinois Institute of Technology. I recently saw the 2010 Evo MR at the Chicago Auto Show. Sat in it too. Unfortunately they dont let us drive! Have some pics if you guys are interested. I absolutely love the reshaped Lancer.
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6th March 2009, 20:22	#6
equinox22 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago/Pune Posts: 165 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	Hey GTO, I sure hope HM gets it to India. Do you know if the Lancer Ralliart is available in India? Thats not a bad option either.
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7th March 2009, 13:48	#7
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,501 Thanked: 300,625 Times View My Garage	Nope, no ralliart versions sold in India. Two discontinued generations with detuned petrols is all we get. Period.
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8th March 2009, 10:47	#8
equinox22 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago/Pune Posts: 165 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	I hope that changes soon. With so many car manufacturers getting their best in India I dont see why HM should hold back.
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