Becoming a BHP-ian!

samm · 4th July 2011, 15:59

Hi BHPians!

Got the green flag the second attempt! Thanks, mods!

I just got my brand new Innova last month (still dreaming a Fortuner), and big thanks to fellow bhp-ians who had given abundant amount of information and the finest details on this forum. Had a Santro before this, and still have it...

I've always been an auto fan, and aptly was first employed in Ashok Leyland Ltd Heavy Vehicles division at Hosur. That was a dream come true, to design and make the loved vehicles! Then went on to design and make satellites for two years (of course, at ISRO satellite centre, Bangalore), and had a blast of a time there (not in the typical govt service way - it was real technological challenge, and very very interesting)

Last 10 years in IT, of course, getting a reasonable amount of money to live in Bangalore, and sacrifice the elite 'scientist' designation!

Did a mod on my friends first gen Honda City (was a pretty adventerous project), and hopefully should be able to share some stuff from there soon.

Hoping to get to know more TBHP-ians soon...

Sorry, this is not my first post, which I badly wanted to be! Better late than never!!

-Sam

SushilBajpai · 4th July 2011, 19:30

Welcome Samm!

So you're a bus designer turned rocket/satellite engineering and now the IT. That's an interesting journey indeed.

Why not start with a ownership thread on your experience with you new Innova.

samm · 5th July 2011, 17:11

Sure, i'm planning two things -
a) customizing OHC - custom bumpers (front & back), exhaust & air filter.
b) Innova ownership experience once I reach 5000Km

volkman10 · 5th July 2011, 17:28

Welcome to the forum!

Interesting carrer path .

Looking forward to your postings as well!

Cheers!

4th July 2011, 15:59	#1
samm BHPian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 237 Thanked: 158 Times	Becoming a BHP-ian! Hi BHPians! Got the green flag the second attempt! Thanks, mods! I just got my brand new Innova last month (still dreaming a Fortuner), and big thanks to fellow bhp-ians who had given abundant amount of information and the finest details on this forum. Had a Santro before this, and still have it... I've always been an auto fan, and aptly was first employed in Ashok Leyland Ltd Heavy Vehicles division at Hosur. That was a dream come true, to design and make the loved vehicles! Then went on to design and make satellites for two years (of course, at ISRO satellite centre, Bangalore), and had a blast of a time there (not in the typical govt service way - it was real technological challenge, and very very interesting) Last 10 years in IT, of course, getting a reasonable amount of money to live in Bangalore, and sacrifice the elite 'scientist' designation! Did a mod on my friends first gen Honda City (was a pretty adventerous project), and hopefully should be able to share some stuff from there soon. Hoping to get to know more TBHP-ians soon... Sorry, this is not my first post, which I badly wanted to be! Better late than never!! -Sam
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4th July 2011, 19:30	#2
SushilBajpai BHPian Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pune/Lasham Posts: 267 Thanked: 247 Times	Re: Becoming a BHP-ian! Welcome Samm! So you're a bus designer turned rocket/satellite engineering and now the IT. That's an interesting journey indeed. Why not start with a ownership thread on your experience with you new Innova.
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5th July 2011, 17:11	#3
samm BHPian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 237 Thanked: 158 Times	Re: Becoming a BHP-ian! Sure, i'm planning two things - a) customizing OHC - custom bumpers (front & back), exhaust & air filter. b) Innova ownership experience once I reach 5000Km
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5th July 2011, 17:28	#4
volkman10 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: -- Posts: 24,161 Thanked: 71,512 Times View My Garage	Re: Becoming a BHP-ian! Welcome to the forum! Interesting carrer path . Looking forward to your postings as well! Cheers!
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