The re-uniting of the boyracer and his lancer.

devarshi84 · 9th February 2007, 09:55

It's been more than 2 years. The decision came suddenly. I had this vision on sunday that I am done with Toronto. I am done with my exile from driving.

I pack my bags on sunday. Get my identity unlisted on monday and I flew on tuesday. Felt great. to leave the struggling life.

It was 6-30 in the morning. 17 degrees and clear weathers as announced in the India airlines flight. I landed in Ahmedabad. Got my bags and came out of the airport.

After 10-15 mins of Karan Johar style sentimental Family values exchange, we headed towards the car.

Dad had told me on phone that they will bring in the wagonR coz its better to store the big bags in the boot and also that my cousin was marrying so they needed the car for some reason.

As soon as I saw the red lancer basking in the morning sun, My face turned as red as my heart ad I just ran and kissed the spoiler. I was talking to the car for a few moments.

We set the bags inside the boot and my dad tossed the coveted keys to me.
I walked towards the door with excitement.

I hit the button on the remote and the doors opened tick..tick.
I opened the door and sat on the drivers seat. There was this feeling I had missed for so long. Cant explain what it was. I grabbed the steering in my hand and talked with the car for a few moments.

All settled. I put on the seatbelt and switched on the car. The car purred like a pet in his master lap. a 5 sec break later I hit the stick in first and felt the rubber turn. I was driving my lancer now, after an exile of 2 years.

Now that is one helluva experience which I wouldnt want to wait for again.

Pics to follow soon.

theMAG · 9th February 2007, 10:17

Very appealing and spontaneous writeup.

chanapli · 9th February 2007, 10:26

Wonder if there is no fun in driving Canada though.

aZa · 9th February 2007, 11:09

nice writeup devrishi welcome back to india now lets see some pics from the boyracer !!

devarshi84 · 9th February 2007, 11:35

Chanapli its not as much fun to drive as in India because i didnt have a car there.

AZA the pics are already taken. Will just resize them and upload soon.

esteem_lover · 9th February 2007, 13:23

Terrific feeling that. BTW, didn't you get to drive in canada ?

devarshi84 · 9th February 2007, 15:53

Never tried.

The driving test system is very complicated and different than in US.

Plus the insurance is killing for a student like me.

GTO · 9th February 2007, 16:30

HOly cow, that sounds more like two lovers were reunited!! Well written and welcome back, Devarshi. Seems like you decided to return on an impulse.

Time to start modifying the Lancer?

v1p3r · 9th February 2007, 16:37

We want Mivec! We want Mivec!

kkr2k2 · 9th February 2007, 16:50

hey devarshi,
wellcome back.
hope your ride gets all the pampering it requires.
may be you can contact sam or read his thread regarding how to spoil your car

Oh!!!, i forgot to ask.
What happened to your conti project??

Mpower · 9th February 2007, 20:30

I understand your feelings Dev. Every time I land in India, I head straight to the drivers seat and my parents are always saying...oooh you are not used to Indian traffic...but I'm having none of that.

The Wolf · 9th February 2007, 21:28

Hehe...nice writeup...

Welcome back mate... I sure can feel whats going though you!!!

p.s: Cant believe u didnt drive for 2yrs man...huh, dats a bloody long time to stay away from driving!!!

cheap_deal · 9th February 2007, 23:52

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Originally Posted by chanapli

Wonder if there is no fun in driving Canada though.

its great if you know where the right roads are

cool writeup, enjoy ur drives.

khanak · 10th February 2007, 00:02

ohh yea...

one of the best feelings you get when you come back home is when you get to drive home...

so does this mean your back home for good?....

mohit · 10th February 2007, 00:19

Very nice Dev.... beautifully written. Didn't realize there are so many Bhpians in Canada

9th February 2007, 09:55	#1
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	The re-uniting of the boyracer and his lancer. It's been more than 2 years. The decision came suddenly. I had this vision on sunday that I am done with Toronto. I am done with my exile from driving. I pack my bags on sunday. Get my identity unlisted on monday and I flew on tuesday. Felt great. to leave the struggling life. It was 6-30 in the morning. 17 degrees and clear weathers as announced in the India airlines flight. I landed in Ahmedabad. Got my bags and came out of the airport. After 10-15 mins of Karan Johar style sentimental Family values exchange, we headed towards the car. Dad had told me on phone that they will bring in the wagonR coz its better to store the big bags in the boot and also that my cousin was marrying so they needed the car for some reason. As soon as I saw the red lancer basking in the morning sun, My face turned as red as my heart ad I just ran and kissed the spoiler. I was talking to the car for a few moments. We set the bags inside the boot and my dad tossed the coveted keys to me. I walked towards the door with excitement. I hit the button on the remote and the doors opened tick..tick. I opened the door and sat on the drivers seat. There was this feeling I had missed for so long. Cant explain what it was. I grabbed the steering in my hand and talked with the car for a few moments. All settled. I put on the seatbelt and switched on the car. The car purred like a pet in his master lap. a 5 sec break later I hit the stick in first and felt the rubber turn. I was driving my lancer now, after an exile of 2 years. Now that is one helluva experience which I wouldnt want to wait for again. Pics to follow soon.
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9th February 2007, 10:17	#2
theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,217 Thanked: 1,807 Times View My Garage	Very appealing and spontaneous writeup.
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9th February 2007, 10:26	#3
chanapli BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Banglaore Posts: 270 Thanked: Once	Wonder if there is no fun in driving Canada though.
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9th February 2007, 11:09	#4
aZa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Noida / Delhi Posts: 1,595 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	nice writeup devrishi welcome back to india now lets see some pics from the boyracer !!
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9th February 2007, 11:35	#5
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	Chanapli its not as much fun to drive as in India because i didnt have a car there. AZA the pics are already taken. Will just resize them and upload soon.
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9th February 2007, 13:23	#6
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	Terrific feeling that. BTW, didn't you get to drive in canada ?
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9th February 2007, 15:53	#7
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	Never tried. The driving test system is very complicated and different than in US. Plus the insurance is killing for a student like me.
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9th February 2007, 16:30	#8
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,519 Thanked: 300,709 Times View My Garage	HOly cow, that sounds more like two lovers were reunited!! Well written and welcome back, Devarshi. Seems like you decided to return on an impulse. Time to start modifying the Lancer?
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9th February 2007, 16:37	#9
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,334 Thanked: 6,896 Times View My Garage	We want Mivec! We want Mivec!
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9th February 2007, 16:50	#10
kkr2k2 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne, Hyd Posts: 1,294 Thanked: 66 Times View My Garage	hey devarshi, wellcome back. hope your ride gets all the pampering it requires. may be you can contact sam or read his thread regarding how to spoil your car Oh!!!, i forgot to ask. What happened to your conti project?? Last edited by kkr2k2 : 9th February 2007 at 16:57.
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9th February 2007, 20:30	#11
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,409 Thanked: 1,730 Times View My Garage	I understand your feelings Dev. Every time I land in India, I head straight to the drivers seat and my parents are always saying...oooh you are not used to Indian traffic...but I'm having none of that.
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9th February 2007, 21:28	#12
The Wolf Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,118 Thanked: 71 Times	Hehe...nice writeup... Welcome back mate... I sure can feel whats going though you!!! p.s: Cant believe u didnt drive for 2yrs man...huh, dats a bloody long time to stay away from driving!!!
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10th February 2007, 00:02	#14
khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,799 Thanked: 268 Times View My Garage	ohh yea... one of the best feelings you get when you come back home is when you get to drive home... so does this mean your back home for good?....
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10th February 2007, 00:19	#15
mohit BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Toronto / Kurukshetra Posts: 677 Thanked: 168 Times	Very nice Dev.... beautifully written. Didn't realize there are so many Bhpians in Canada
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