Trying to get the newbie tag off

rgedupudi · 8th January 2011, 17:47

Hello Everyone,

Here is my first post on Team-BHP - On my way to get the newbie tag off of my ID

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I have been on Team-BHP several times in the past couple of years, primarily accessing links sent to me by friends. One of the main reasons for finally joining the forum is to get some much needed advice from fellow petrol heads.

I have always liked fast cars (I blame it on my father who did not allow me to drive a car till I was 18)... got my first car, a beat up Ford Tempo while pursuing my masters, and had a Nissan Maxima as my first real car. After 6 cars in 8 years with the last one in the US being a Volvo S80T, I moved back to India to pursue my dreams of becoming an entrepreneur.

Wanted to buy and modify a swift, but ended up getting a baleno (and no mods), as family/friends convinced me of the image to be maintained when going for business meetings. An Innova (for the wife/kid), and a City (primary office car) later, I thought I can spare some time for my passion now.

So, got a used SX-4 ZXi (30K miles) last week and have started working on modifying it slowly. So far I have Yokohama tires, Night Breakers, Hella Lamps, Tints, and a good scrubbing for the car. Could not find a good place in Hyderabad to get the rest of the items on my list, and will probably be driving it to Chennai very soon (office visit - for the family), and will try my luck there.

Did I say that I am prepping the SX-4 for the Desert Storm? Entering it for the first time this year along with a good friend and a real petrol head - Hrishi from Mumbai.

Happy posting,
Rahul

ihrishi · 8th January 2011, 18:17

Welcome Rahul!

Though i am not very regular to post, i am a regular visitor to tbhp... its a goldmine

Acclero · 8th January 2011, 23:48

Welcome rahul!!

Hope your stay here is good!

And Hyd in the modification of automobiles is a tad behind Bangalore but we got some pretty decent stores here if you know the Right people.. you can lay your hands on the stuff you need..

Keep that bhp revving!

rgedupudi · 9th January 2011, 19:21

Thank you. Would love to get to know the right people. May be we can start a thread about this so fellow BHPians in Hyd can get the details? I searched a lot but could not find these in the existing forums.

chethan25 · 10th January 2011, 19:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by ihrishi

Welcome Rahul!

Though i am not very regular to post, i am a regular visitor to tbhp... its a goldmine

I agree with ihrishi as i sail on the same boat and yes its a goldmine where you can dig in for loads of info share by our friends who have the same passion.

VW2010 · 11th January 2011, 13:48

welcome to the gang.

Quote:

Did I say that I am prepping the SX-4 for the Desert Storm? Entering it for the first time this year along with a good friend and a real petrol head - Hrishi from Mumbai

Good luck and drive safe

8th January 2011, 17:47	#1
rgedupudi Newbie Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 5 Thanked: 0 Times	Trying to get the newbie tag off Hello Everyone, Here is my first post on Team-BHP - On my way to get the newbie tag off of my ID . I have been on Team-BHP several times in the past couple of years, primarily accessing links sent to me by friends. One of the main reasons for finally joining the forum is to get some much needed advice from fellow petrol heads. I have always liked fast cars (I blame it on my father who did not allow me to drive a car till I was 18)... got my first car, a beat up Ford Tempo while pursuing my masters, and had a Nissan Maxima as my first real car. After 6 cars in 8 years with the last one in the US being a Volvo S80T, I moved back to India to pursue my dreams of becoming an entrepreneur. Wanted to buy and modify a swift, but ended up getting a baleno (and no mods), as family/friends convinced me of the image to be maintained when going for business meetings. An Innova (for the wife/kid), and a City (primary office car) later, I thought I can spare some time for my passion now. So, got a used SX-4 ZXi (30K miles) last week and have started working on modifying it slowly. So far I have Yokohama tires, Night Breakers, Hella Lamps, Tints, and a good scrubbing for the car. Could not find a good place in Hyderabad to get the rest of the items on my list, and will probably be driving it to Chennai very soon (office visit - for the family), and will try my luck there. Did I say that I am prepping the SX-4 for the Desert Storm? Entering it for the first time this year along with a good friend and a real petrol head - Hrishi from Mumbai. Happy posting, Rahul
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8th January 2011, 18:17	#2
ihrishi BHPian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pune Posts: 256 Thanked: 1,225 Times	Re: Trying to get the newbie tag off Welcome Rahul! Though i am not very regular to post, i am a regular visitor to tbhp... its a goldmine
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8th January 2011, 23:48	#3
Acclero BHPian Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 127 Thanked: 11 Times	Re: Trying to get the newbie tag off Welcome rahul!! Hope your stay here is good! And Hyd in the modification of automobiles is a tad behind Bangalore but we got some pretty decent stores here if you know the Right people.. you can lay your hands on the stuff you need.. Keep that bhp revving!
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9th January 2011, 19:21	#4
rgedupudi Newbie Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 5 Thanked: 0 Times	Re: Trying to get the newbie tag off Thank you. Would love to get to know the right people. May be we can start a thread about this so fellow BHPians in Hyd can get the details? I searched a lot but could not find these in the existing forums.
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