Finally a member!

pradster · 16th April 2009, 17:30

Hola senors ( And Senorita's. My apologies, haven’t seen any lurking around these corners)

Ahem, so then after lurking around for what seems like ages I FINALLY registered. The fingers twitched and wanted to write, but what can I do, I am lazy. Period!

Here I am though, Delhi-ite, yet to figure out if am young or old, Chartered Accountant by profession ( *poof* the glam just went away, right?) and quite a random person by habit.

Been an addict (to motoring, what were you thinking?) ever since I can recall, my earliest toy was a car apparently! Grew up reading old imported editions of all auto magazines I could lay my tiny little hands on ( and afford) drove the family Padmini with my dad, wrecked Two 800's, fell in love with my Grandfathers beetle, had a Countach poster on my room wall, then came along an NSX, a 911 Carerra and so on.

The wall lies bare now, for I have apparently outgrown posters (see above) the heart however still remains the same.

Hope to make some useful contributions here,
Cheers
Pradster

wheeler · 16th April 2009, 17:58

Welcome to the forum mate. I'm sure you'll enjoy ur time here. It's a motorist's heaven. See you around.

Bubby · 16th April 2009, 18:16

Welcome aboard mate.

Hope you have a nice stay here with all of us

leadf00t · 16th April 2009, 18:48

welcome pradster,

nice intro there. Enjoy your stay here. Dont forget to go through the forum rules. Team-BHP - Team-BHP FAQ

pradster · 16th April 2009, 20:42

Many thanks Wheeler, Bubby and Leadf00t! As I mentioned I have been lurking around in the shadows for a bit. Thought I'll join in the car-nage

@ leadf00t : read the rules, its done and dusted buddy!

iraghava · 20th April 2009, 05:40

Welcome to the madhouse Pallav, took some time to register eh!

Have fun!

pradster · 20th April 2009, 11:09

Thanks Ishan! I got lucky on my third attempt at registeration, the first two were rejected

Hope you are having fun stateside!

SamtheLeo · 21st April 2009, 14:27

Hi Pallav,

An intresting Intro & unique writing sytle.

BTW what do you drive now?

pradster · 21st April 2009, 16:44

Hi Sam, and welcome aboard the gravy train! Muchas gracias for the complimentos

My daily commute is my trusted Alto, while my weekend trip/club ferry is an ANHC. Sometimes I can be seen driving a FIAT Palio 1.2.
My palio is in the need of a new coat of paint, I am thinking of some body mods as well before she goes under the spray. Lets see how it goes!
Cheers!

SamtheLeo · 1st May 2009, 15:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by pradster

Hi Sam, and welcome aboard the gravy train! Muchas gracias for the complimentos

My daily commute is my trusted Alto, while my weekend trip/club ferry is an ANHC. Sometimes I can be seen driving a FIAT Palio 1.2.
My palio is in the need of a new coat of paint, I am thinking of some body mods as well before she goes under the spray. Lets see how it goes!
Cheers!

Just one quick question how do you manage to change your driving style from an Alto to a ANHC.

pradster · 1st May 2009, 16:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamtheLeo

Just one quick question how do you manage to change your driving style from an Alto to a ANHC.

I dont think I got the question quite right, but i will attempt an answer anyway.
While the alto is rev-happy and quite happy to be pushed around, the ANHC does feel very very nervous and fidgety. I might risk murder by members of the Honda death squad here, but I will say it anyway, in delhi traffic the alto is way more fun to drive than a honda city!
As it is when I drive the city I cant be as carefree as I am in the alto, thats takes half the fun away. there are a million other factors i can list down here.
p.s. Of all the cars I have owned, nothing beats the sound of a revving Palio engine!

SamtheLeo · 4th May 2009, 11:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by pradster

I dont think I got the question quite right, but i will attempt an answer anyway.
While the alto is rev-happy and quite happy to be pushed around, the ANHC does feel very very nervous and fidgety. I might risk murder by members of the Honda death squad here, but I will say it anyway, in delhi traffic the alto is way more fun to drive than a honda city!
As it is when I drive the city I cant be as carefree as I am in the alto, thats takes half the fun away. there are a million other factors i can list down here.
p.s. Of all the cars I have owned, nothing beats the sound of a revving Palio engine!

Yes Thats exactly what my question was. Two very different cars & a sudden swtich must make you feel a little uncomfortable, just the same way as I have Esteem & Scorpio but I prefer Scorpio & now seldom drive Esteem. Swtiching over is way too different. Different clutch Different Steering .. pickup power everything

Samurai · 4th May 2009, 11:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamtheLeo

Just one quick question how do you manage to change your driving style from an Alto to a ANHC.

Actually that should not be a major challenge. For example, I drive GV, Jeep and automatic Santro, almost everyday. I barely notice the difference these days.

pradster · 4th May 2009, 11:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamtheLeo

Yes Thats exactly what my question was. =

And I would not drive anything but the alto to work. you see I work in Nehru Place and leaving cars unsupervised in there is an absolute no-no!
My car has already been dinged thrice in my absence, and I dare not take any new wheels to that hell hole.

SamtheLeo · 4th May 2009, 11:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samurai

Actually that should not be a major challenge. For example, I drive GV, Jeep and automatic Santro, almost everyday. I barely notice the difference these days.

Apologies for my ignorance, but what is a GV?

16th April 2009, 17:30	#1
pradster BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Delhi Posts: 292 Thanked: 16 Times	Finally a member! Hola senors ( And Senorita's. My apologies, haven’t seen any lurking around these corners) Ahem, so then after lurking around for what seems like ages I FINALLY registered. The fingers twitched and wanted to write, but what can I do, I am lazy. Period! Here I am though, Delhi-ite, yet to figure out if am young or old, Chartered Accountant by profession ( poof the glam just went away, right?) and quite a random person by habit. Been an addict (to motoring, what were you thinking?) ever since I can recall, my earliest toy was a car apparently! Grew up reading old imported editions of all auto magazines I could lay my tiny little hands on ( and afford) drove the family Padmini with my dad, wrecked Two 800's, fell in love with my Grandfathers beetle, had a Countach poster on my room wall, then came along an NSX, a 911 Carerra and so on. The wall lies bare now, for I have apparently outgrown posters (see above) the heart however still remains the same. Hope to make some useful contributions here, Cheers Pradster
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16th April 2009, 17:58	#2
wheeler BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: DXB Posts: 261 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	Welcome to the forum mate. I'm sure you'll enjoy ur time here. It's a motorist's heaven. See you around.
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16th April 2009, 18:16	#3
Bubby BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 503 Thanked: 168 Times	Welcome aboard mate. Hope you have a nice stay here with all of us
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16th April 2009, 18:48	#4
leadf00t BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MH04 Posts: 439 Thanked: 15 Times View My Garage	welcome pradster, nice intro there. Enjoy your stay here. Dont forget to go through the forum rules. Team-BHP - Team-BHP FAQ
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16th April 2009, 20:42	#5
pradster BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Delhi Posts: 292 Thanked: 16 Times	Many thanks Wheeler, Bubby and Leadf00t! As I mentioned I have been lurking around in the shadows for a bit. Thought I'll join in the car-nage @ leadf00t : read the rules, its done and dusted buddy!
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20th April 2009, 05:40	#6
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Welcome to the madhouse Pallav, took some time to register eh! Have fun!
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20th April 2009, 11:09	#7
pradster BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Delhi Posts: 292 Thanked: 16 Times	Thanks Ishan! I got lucky on my third attempt at registeration, the first two were rejected Hope you are having fun stateside!
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21st April 2009, 14:27	#8
SamtheLeo BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 451 Thanked: 26 Times	Hi Pallav, An intresting Intro & unique writing sytle. BTW what do you drive now?
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21st April 2009, 16:44	#9
pradster BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Delhi Posts: 292 Thanked: 16 Times	Hi Sam, and welcome aboard the gravy train! Muchas gracias for the complimentos My daily commute is my trusted Alto, while my weekend trip/club ferry is an ANHC. Sometimes I can be seen driving a FIAT Palio 1.2. My palio is in the need of a new coat of paint, I am thinking of some body mods as well before she goes under the spray. Lets see how it goes! Cheers!
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