Brought here by Tata Nano

kollamraja · 11th June 2010, 16:59

Hi,

My name's Raja and I stay in Kollam, Kerala. A garments retailer and a small time computer software developer/vendor.

You can actually see more of me here: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/members/kollamraja.html

Being on the wrong side of 50, I'm not exactly a spring chicken though my new Nano makes me feel and behave like one. In fact my Nano has been appearing in Team-BHP since 17th April 2010 through my good friend, popularly known here as 'trrk'. He's the one who opened my eyes to Team-BHP a few years back and regularly sends me interesting links, mostly travelogues. Inspired by them, we did take a shot at writing our own http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/travel...partially.html

I'm a die-hard Nano fan, the recent 'smokey starter motor' episode not withstanding! My experiences with the Nano and the eagerness to share them through the forum prompted me to finally register. I'll start by posting in the thread 'trrk' has started for my Nano.http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...ends-nano.html

VeluM · 11th June 2010, 18:50

Good to see a Nano owner getting busy on TBHP. Keep us updated on the Truth about the Nano.

GTO · 12th June 2010, 14:24

Welcome Raja, and congratulations on the Nano! I am a self-confessed fan of the Nano, simply because of the philosophy behind the car, and what it offers for the price. Indeed, an engineering marvel if I ever saw one.

Please do take a pitstop by our board rules section to get familiar with our policies.

sandeepmdas · 12th June 2010, 14:41

Welcome to the Team, Kollamraja!

BTW, the pic in your profile was taken at Varkala, my home town...

kollamraja · 12th June 2010, 15:23

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Originally Posted by GTO

Welcome Raja,....I am a self-confessed fan of the Nano, simply because of the philosophy behind the car, and what it offers for the price. Indeed, an engineering marvel if I ever saw one.

Precisely my sentiments too. Credit really must go to trrk for introducing me to the Nano saga since the day Mr. Ratan Tata announced it. And the day I set eyes on the first pic of the Nano, I fell lock, stock and barrel.

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Originally Posted by sandeepmdas

Welcome to the Team, Kollamraja!

BTW, the pic in your profile was taken at Varkala, my home town...

Oops! were we trespassing?

You are blessed to have it as your home town. We had a great time there and the antics of the paragliders ridge surfing made it a double treat.

condor · 12th June 2010, 15:58

Raja, Welcome to TBHP. I really liked the way you have written your intro.

Wishing you a long, trouble-free & enjoyable ownership of the Nano. And hope you enjoy your journey here on TBHP.

Amartya · 12th June 2010, 22:55

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Originally Posted by condor

Raja, Welcome to TBHP. I really liked the way you have written your intro.

Wishing you a long, trouble-free & enjoyable ownership of the Nano. And hope you enjoy your journey here on TBHP.

I enjoyed your intro too, and it makes me proud to see the fact that teambhp is such a diverse "team". Welcome aboard.

kollamraja · 13th June 2010, 16:32

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Originally Posted by condor

Raja, Welcome to TBHP. I really liked the way you have written your intro.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amartya

I enjoyed your intro too, and it makes me proud to see the fact that teambhp is such a diverse "team". Welcome aboard.

Thanks condor, Amartya. You and the others have quickly made me feel at home here. I wonder what 'diversity' Amartya noticed in me, though.

Amartya · 14th June 2010, 00:04

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Originally Posted by kollamraja

Thanks condor, Amartya. You and the others have quickly made me feel at home here. I wonder what 'diversity' Amartya noticed in me, though.

The diversity I was referring to was mainly the age, location, profession and most importantly a sense of humour.

Other than the love of cars/travel etc., I feel lucky to be able to be a member of a group that can help and provide insight to just about any topic under the sun. As you'll soon discover, teambhp becomes a part of your daily routine, like a cup of tea with a newspaper.

jkdas · 14th June 2010, 09:56

Hi,welcome to Team-BHP.

We used to have discussions about your Nano we have meets at Alapuzha.

The Sumo pix, trrk posted too was your?

kollamraja · 14th June 2010, 11:50

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Originally Posted by jkdas

Hi,welcome to Team-BHP....
The Sumo pix, trrk posted too was your?

Thanks, jkdas. That Sumo has been mine since 2000. Before that it was owned by trrk.

condor · 14th June 2010, 12:19

@Raja, so you're the one who has TRRK's Sumo .. cool. How's it doing now ? And how much has it done now ? (Btw, my primary drive is one of those

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kollamraja · 14th June 2010, 12:34

@condor, Its in fine condition as always. Engine work was done almost a year back. Its done a total of a little over 1,68,000 kms.

11th June 2010, 16:59	#1
kollamraja BHPian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Kollam, Kerala. Posts: 62 Thanked: 6 Times	Brought here by Tata Nano Hi, My name's Raja and I stay in Kollam, Kerala. A garments retailer and a small time computer software developer/vendor. You can actually see more of me here: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/members/kollamraja.html Being on the wrong side of 50, I'm not exactly a spring chicken though my new Nano makes me feel and behave like one. In fact my Nano has been appearing in Team-BHP since 17th April 2010 through my good friend, popularly known here as 'trrk'. He's the one who opened my eyes to Team-BHP a few years back and regularly sends me interesting links, mostly travelogues. Inspired by them, we did take a shot at writing our own http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/travel...partially.html I'm a die-hard Nano fan, the recent 'smokey starter motor' episode not withstanding! My experiences with the Nano and the eagerness to share them through the forum prompted me to finally register. I'll start by posting in the thread 'trrk' has started for my Nano.http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...ends-nano.html
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11th June 2010, 18:50	#2
VeluM Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,806 Thanked: 1,545 Times	Good to see a Nano owner getting busy on TBHP. Keep us updated on the Truth about the Nano.
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12th June 2010, 14:24	#3
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 71,891 Thanked: 321,865 Times View My Garage	Welcome Raja, and congratulations on the Nano! I am a self-confessed fan of the Nano, simply because of the philosophy behind the car, and what it offers for the price. Indeed, an engineering marvel if I ever saw one. Please do take a pitstop by our board rules section to get familiar with our policies.
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12th June 2010, 14:41	#4
sandeepmdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: 695141, SY208AA Posts: 1,575 Thanked: 2,731 Times	Welcome to the Team, Kollamraja! BTW, the pic in your profile was taken at Varkala, my home town...
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12th June 2010, 15:58	#6
condor Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Speed-brkr City Posts: 16,240 Thanked: 16,890 Times View My Garage	Raja, Welcome to TBHP. I really liked the way you have written your intro. Wishing you a long, trouble-free & enjoyable ownership of the Nano. And hope you enjoy your journey here on TBHP.
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14th June 2010, 09:56	#10
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,497 Times View My Garage	Hi,welcome to Team-BHP. We used to have discussions about your Nano we have meets at Alapuzha. The Sumo pix, trrk posted too was your?
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14th June 2010, 12:19	#12
condor Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Speed-brkr City Posts: 16,240 Thanked: 16,890 Times View My Garage	@Raja, so you're the one who has TRRK's Sumo .. cool. How's it doing now ? And how much has it done now ? (Btw, my primary drive is one of those )
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14th June 2010, 12:34	#13
kollamraja BHPian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Kollam, Kerala. Posts: 62 Thanked: 6 Times	@condor, Its in fine condition as always. Engine work was done almost a year back. Its done a total of a little over 1,68,000 kms.
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