What it takes to own a modded ride ??

aah78 · 18th May 2007, 01:40

An update regarding rules - this might concern some of our older members.

We have recently introduced a new rule regarding "dotted" posts (eg. i drove a Ferrari...and a Lamborghini).

Please refer to point 12 here -> Global Announcement

The Wolf · 18th May 2007, 02:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by aah78

An update regarding rules - this might concern some of our older members.

We have recently introduced a new rule regarding "dotted" posts (eg. i drove a Ferrari...and a Lamborghini).

Please refer to point 12 here -> Global Announcement

LOL!!! Are we getting trained on some essay writing competition or what? This rule I think is damn frivolous. I dont use too many dots in my posts so Im excluded but this rule sounds pretty finicky to me. LOLzzz!!!

Godfather · 18th May 2007, 02:55

OK, so we are not allowed to use more dots anymore.. what about extra letters like in "butttttt".

Godfather

Samurai · 18th May 2007, 08:47

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Originally Posted by The Wolf

LOL!!! Are we getting trained on some essay writing competition or what? This rule I think is damn frivolous. I dont use too many dots in my posts so Im excluded but this rule sounds pretty finicky to me. LOLzzz!!!

The rule is against excessive usage, not occasional usage. If the dotty stuff is below 10% of your post, it is allowed. But when it becomes an eyesore, the rule will apply. Mods will decide what is excessive.
In fact, I myself have the habit of using it... but I will make every effort to stay below 10%.

mclaren1885 · 18th May 2007, 13:56

Someone said a picture is worth a thousand words. So I'd rather take this opportunity to present to you the era of events than bore you with my words .

It all began with this

. The zeal to buy a baleno. The intent to mod it. The only reason I am here where I am today. Thanks akshay , JD , KD , farhan and sawan.

Dont remember a pic taken when we bought the car. Infact the first pic we took of the car should be this :

Car stuck in the sand at goa. It was fun getting it out.

Good old times. I miss that zen. Picture at karwar.

At a view point near Jog Falls.

Its time for some local photos now :

Nandi Hill's Drive. Another car I so dearly miss.

Enroute to chennai.

Home sweet home. Just wish.

Not many pics of the car on track

but here is one from the strip.

This is how it feels to be on track.
RapidShare: 1-Click Webhosting

theMAG · 18th May 2007, 14:51

rahul,

Which Baleno are you feeling nostalgic abt in the 1st pic of Nandi Hills sequence? You still have your Baleno right?

binz · 18th May 2007, 14:53

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Originally Posted by theMAG

rahul,

Which Baleno are you feeling nostalgic abt in the 1st pic of Nandi Hills sequence? You still have your Baleno right?

Hes rfeferring to the baleno that tailing,..memos car.

theMAG · 18th May 2007, 15:21

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Originally Posted by binz

Hes rfeferring to the baleno that tailing,..memos car.

Thanks. This must be from another previous Nandi Hills drive then

manson · 18th May 2007, 16:46

very well put down mclaren, all the best with your future mods.

manson.

mclaren1885 · 18th May 2007, 17:54

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Originally Posted by theMAG

Thanks. This must be from another previous Nandi Hills drive then

Yes , its from a previous Nandi Hills drive. And thats memo's totalled baleno. All of us from my dad to classmates to friends to gf had found memories of that car. Its sad that the twin baleno's club doesn't exist anymore. I miss those days of parallel driving.

Technocrat · 18th May 2007, 18:32

Really nice thread mclaren. Shows your love for your steed

elf · 18th May 2007, 20:57

Since my earlier post on this thread was deleted because of a dotty issue, I would like to reiterate my appreciation to you, McLaren, for the quality of your posts on this thread, borne out of your inherent passion for your way of life.

You start this thread & the 150 km/litre thread at roughly the same time.

I like your twin-pronged approach. As the Aussies say, "good on yer, mate!"

Godfather · 18th May 2007, 21:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by mclaren1885

to gf had found memories of that car. .

Is this the same garage thingy that Keshav was talking about..

.

Godfather

mclaren1885 · 18th May 2007, 22:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Godfather

Is this the same garage thingy that Keshav was talking about..

.

Godfather

No

, if you see keshav is growing old. He imagines most things that don't exist due to excessive work load. What I was talking about was an instance where I took my GF out for a drive on her birthday when my car was parked at the garage. And many more such drive's, those days we went out for lunch in mohnish's car. But, I must admit that my dad had the most found memory on this car when he by accident ended up filling diesel instead of petrol. Realized this within a KM of driving, diagnozed what had gone wrong(until then he was not aware what the pump attendant had filled) and we ran to his rescue. Needless to say, the attendant had mistakenly filled diesel while my dad had instructed 500 bucks of petrol and walked away to attend a very important business call he couldn't reject.

Quote:

Originally Posted by elf

You start this thread & the 150 km/litre thread at roughly the same time.

Nahi rey. I had started the FE thread a while back. Then was so jobless that I sat and wrote this one JLT.

mclaren1885 · 18th May 2007, 23:32

I would also like to thank all those guys who have directly or indirectly helped me with my build so far. Steeroid, a special thanks for you know what. Scan for the timely help. And most importantly Vasu Anna and the boys at the garage for having worked on our cars relentlessly to make them what they are today. Thanks a ton boys. All of you those I might have missed out on mentioning here too.

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aah78 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NYC / BOM Posts: 4,662 Thanked: 3,258 Times View My Garage	"dotted" An update regarding rules - this might concern some of our older members. We have recently introduced a new rule regarding "dotted" posts (eg. i drove a Ferrari...and a Lamborghini). Please refer to point 12 here -> Global Announcement
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18th May 2007, 02:55	#63
Godfather Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore / Atlanta Posts: 1,387 Thanked: 70 Times View My Garage	OK, so we are not allowed to use more dots anymore.. what about extra letters like in "butttttt". Godfather
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18th May 2007, 13:56	#65
mclaren1885 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore (the city of modded cars) !! Posts: 4,820 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (10)	Pics Pics Pics .. Someone said a picture is worth a thousand words. So I'd rather take this opportunity to present to you the era of events than bore you with my words . It all began with this . The zeal to buy a baleno. The intent to mod it. The only reason I am here where I am today. Thanks akshay , JD , KD , farhan and sawan. Dont remember a pic taken when we bought the car. Infact the first pic we took of the car should be this : Car stuck in the sand at goa. It was fun getting it out. Good old times. I miss that zen. Picture at karwar. At a view point near Jog Falls. Its time for some local photos now : Nandi Hill's Drive. Another car I so dearly miss. Enroute to chennai. Home sweet home. Just wish. Not many pics of the car on track but here is one from the strip. This is how it feels to be on track. RapidShare: 1-Click Webhosting
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theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,217 Thanked: 1,807 Times View My Garage	rahul, Which Baleno are you feeling nostalgic abt in the 1st pic of Nandi Hills sequence? You still have your Baleno right?
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manson Team-BHP Support Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 4,169 Times View My Garage	very well put down mclaren, all the best with your future mods. manson.
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18th May 2007, 18:32	#71
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	Really nice thread mclaren. Shows your love for your steed
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18th May 2007, 20:57	#72
elf BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,039 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	Since my earlier post on this thread was deleted because of a dotty issue, I would like to reiterate my appreciation to you, McLaren, for the quality of your posts on this thread, borne out of your inherent passion for your way of life. You start this thread & the 150 km/litre thread at roughly the same time. I like your twin-pronged approach. As the Aussies say, "good on yer, mate!"
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18th May 2007, 23:32	#75
mclaren1885 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore (the city of modded cars) !! Posts: 4,820 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (10)	I would also like to thank all those guys who have directly or indirectly helped me with my build so far. Steeroid, a special thanks for you know what. Scan for the timely help. And most importantly Vasu Anna and the boys at the garage for having worked on our cars relentlessly to make them what they are today. Thanks a ton boys. All of you those I might have missed out on mentioning here too.
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