The oldest newbie at team bhp

ecenandu · 9th January 2011, 01:44

Hi people,

This is Nandu from Kerala. I am currently working in Chennai for an automobile supplier. I am very passionate about automobiles or anything with wheels.

Participating in BAJA 2010, was an exhilarating experience for me. Learned a lot of stuff about automobile designing. Got an opportunity to work for a software major but, following my heart, chose the automobile sector instead.
I have been following Team BHP for the past 6 months, the quality of the forum is great and I am happy to be a part of this big family.

Our family’s first car was an Ambassador (1983, petrol). It was with us until 2002, when we traded it for an Opel Astra 1.6.

The Astra is a very good car. The stability of the car is great at triple digit speeds, although the engine starts to sound a bit strained. Her appetite for petrol can be unhealthy as well. The mufflers are prone to rust and every 8 months or so, we had to address this problem, either by repairing or replacing it.

In 2008 we bought the ANHC. It’s steering can feel disconnected at high speeds (maybe I was spoiled by the hydraulic unit of the Astra). The mileage is good, consistently giving around 12-14kmpl in the city and 15-17 in highways.

Having moved to Chennai, I now use a Chevy Spark. This ultra-compact car can make a ride through the grinding city traffic of Chennai a breeze. It’s also economical, giving a mileage of around 13-15Kmpl in the city and 16-19Kmpl in highways, even when the AC is turned on in full blast.

That’s it for now folks. I look forward to having a good time here. Make some friends, maybe. Glad to be joining the ride.

m-hawk · 9th January 2011, 02:31

Welcome aboard Sir Wish you have a great time here could you tell us more about the Amby times and the scenario about cars during those times . I mean those were the days when father booked Fiat / Amby son used to drive them ?

Gansan · 9th January 2011, 08:21

Welcome aboard,Nandu! Why the misleading title of "oldest newbie" when you are just 23 according to your profile?

Klub Class · 9th January 2011, 09:11

Welcome to T-BHP, Nandu.

Do you know how great it feels to find a 'Malayali' here.

Looks like we're in the same boat! Yes, any day I'll prefer HPS over EPS. I'll be waiting for a highly detailed ownership report on your Honda City and Chevrolet Spark.

Please have a look at the rules of the forum, and get familiarised with the etiquettes of our forum.

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Originally Posted by Gansan

Why the misleading title of "oldest newbie" when you are just 23 according to your profile?

Nandu has joined our forum in 2008. I guess, that clears the confusion.

ecenandu · 9th January 2011, 11:36

@Gansan & @m-hawk: Sorry for the confusion.

@Klub class: I think you understood what I meant

dtox · 23rd January 2011, 13:26

Welcome aboard !!

Another Malayali here and a newbie as well.

camchennai · 24th January 2011, 06:10

Welcome aboard Nandu

Please do a pit stop in announcement section to understand how the forum works.

Follow this thread for Chennai Team-BHP meets

Thanks and have a pleasant stay

troublemaker · 25th January 2011, 21:35

Welcome to the forum,

Just spend some time browsing through the forum and you will quickly gain the ins and outs of the forum.

jalex77 · 25th January 2011, 21:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gansan

Welcome aboard,Nandu! Why the misleading title of "oldest newbie" when you are just 23 according to your profile?

True, even I thought Nandu was a senior citizen or something.

Well everything is clear now. Welcome aboard Nandu or is it you who should be welcoming me since I'm a 'younger newbie' ?

And I too am a mallu by the way and I'm from Thodupuzha. Waiting to learn more about your old Amby.

9th January 2011, 01:44	#1
ecenandu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Stockholm Posts: 1,318 Thanked: 2,472 Times	The oldest newbie at team bhp Hi people, This is Nandu from Kerala. I am currently working in Chennai for an automobile supplier. I am very passionate about automobiles or anything with wheels. Participating in BAJA 2010, was an exhilarating experience for me. Learned a lot of stuff about automobile designing. Got an opportunity to work for a software major but, following my heart, chose the automobile sector instead. I have been following Team BHP for the past 6 months, the quality of the forum is great and I am happy to be a part of this big family. Our family’s first car was an Ambassador (1983, petrol). It was with us until 2002, when we traded it for an Opel Astra 1.6. The Astra is a very good car. The stability of the car is great at triple digit speeds, although the engine starts to sound a bit strained. Her appetite for petrol can be unhealthy as well. The mufflers are prone to rust and every 8 months or so, we had to address this problem, either by repairing or replacing it. In 2008 we bought the ANHC. It’s steering can feel disconnected at high speeds (maybe I was spoiled by the hydraulic unit of the Astra). The mileage is good, consistently giving around 12-14kmpl in the city and 15-17 in highways. Having moved to Chennai, I now use a Chevy Spark. This ultra-compact car can make a ride through the grinding city traffic of Chennai a breeze. It’s also economical, giving a mileage of around 13-15Kmpl in the city and 16-19Kmpl in highways, even when the AC is turned on in full blast. That’s it for now folks. I look forward to having a good time here. Make some friends, maybe. Glad to be joining the ride.
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9th January 2011, 02:31	#2
m-hawk BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: mumbai Posts: 218 Thanked: 9 Times	Re: The oldest newbie at team bhp Welcome aboard Sir Wish you have a great time here could you tell us more about the Amby times and the scenario about cars during those times . I mean those were the days when father booked Fiat / Amby son used to drive them ?
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9th January 2011, 08:21	#3
Gansan Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 4,534 Thanked: 5,542 Times	Re: The oldest newbie at team bhp Welcome aboard,Nandu! Why the misleading title of "oldest newbie" when you are just 23 according to your profile?
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9th January 2011, 11:36	#5
ecenandu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Stockholm Posts: 1,318 Thanked: 2,472 Times	Re: The 'oldest' newbie at team bhp @Gansan & @m-hawk: Sorry for the confusion. @Klub class: I think you understood what I meant
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23rd January 2011, 13:26	#6
dtox BHPian Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Kochi Posts: 64 Thanked: 40 Times	Re: The oldest newbie at team bhp Welcome aboard !! Another Malayali here and a newbie as well.
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24th January 2011, 06:10	#7
camchennai BHPian Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Chennai Posts: 335 Thanked: 11 Times	Re: The oldest newbie at team bhp Welcome aboard Nandu Please do a pit stop in announcement section to understand how the forum works. Follow this thread for Chennai Team-BHP meets Thanks and have a pleasant stay
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25th January 2011, 21:35	#8
troublemaker BHPian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Nutley/Ahmedabad Posts: 254 Thanked: 114 Times View My Garage	Re: The oldest newbie at team bhp Welcome to the forum, Just spend some time browsing through the forum and you will quickly gain the ins and outs of the forum.
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