Newbie introduction ??

[D1cky]

Good Afternoon,

How are you all?

I couldn't find a section on the forum for newbie introductions.

Apologies if this is in the wrong section.

I am a car & motorcycle enthusiast from North East Scotland.

I am currently a Mechanical Engineer in the Oil and Gas industry and in my spare time, I have been known to tinker with my two and four wheeled vehicles.

I currently have six vehicles, two motorcycles and three scooters.
The scooters have been bought for my teenage son as he wanted one as a project.


These are:

E83 X3
Daily Driver

Saab 9-3 V6
Daily Driver, with a few cheeky breathing mods (bigger turbo, intercooler, injectors, exhaust etc on the way)

2k Caddy
Currently undergoing engine transplant and bodywork refresh

E39 Sport Imola Red
Currently undergoing a mechanical and bodywork refresh.

Golf V6 4Motion
I haven't gotten round to starting this project yet ??

Mk1 Focus 1.6
I have acquired this and unsure what to do with it at the moment.


Yamaha R1 (5VY)
This has just had a complete restore (complete stripdown and various new parts, rebuilt engine, exhaust, brakes, chain, sprockets etc etc)

Honda VFR 800 VTEC
Daily Runner, with a few modifications.

Edited by D1cky on Friday 21st June 23:50

[Donbot]

Welcome.

[WelshRich]

Hello!

[Al Gorithum]

Welcome Sir!

[Skyedriver]

Hi from Oban.
You'll find being on PH rather hinders progress on your projects.

[darkyoung1000]

Welcome! The Reader's Cars section is generally a nice, friendly place, and there's a lot for everyone to like in that list.

Just out of interest, how do you find the vtec VFR as I know it was a divisive thing amongst fans of the 750s!

[Mr Tidy]

Hi and welcome aboard with your varied selection.

[d_a_n1979]

D1cky said:

Good Afternoon,

How are you all?

I couldn't find a section on the forum for newbie introductions.

Apologies if this is in the wrong section.

I am a car & motorcycle enthusiast from North East Scotland.

I am currently a Mechanical Engineer in the Oil and Gas industry and in my spare time, I have been known to tinker with my two and four wheeled vehicles.

I currently have six vehicles, two motorcycles and three scooters.
The scooters have been bought for my teenage son as he wanted one as a project.


These are:

E83 X3
Daily Driver

Saab 9-3 V6
Daily Driver, with a few cheeky breathing mods (bigger turbo, intercooler, injectors, exhaust etc)

2k Caddy
Currently undergoing engine transplant and bodywork refresh

E39 Sport Imola Red
Currently undergoing a mechanical and bodywork refresh.

Golf V6 4Motion
I haven't gotten round to starting this project yet ??

Mk1 Focus 1.6
I have acquired this and unsure what to do with it at the moment.


Yamaha R1 (5VY)
This has just had a complete restore (complete stripdown and various new parts, rebuilt engine, exhaust, brakes, chain, sprockets etc etc)

Honda VFR 800 VTEC
Daily Runner, with a few modifications.

Welcome on board... Are you ex BMW 5 forums? Name seems familiar...?

And get some pics of your fleet up

[CubanShirtEnthusiast]

D1cky said:

Saab 9-3 V6
Daily Driver, with a few cheeky breathing mods (bigger turbo, intercooler, injectors, exhaust etc)

Fellow newbie here - never met a Saab owner I didn't like!

I've been driving a 1.8t 9-3 saloon for the last 18 months and I've loved every second of it. Quirkiest and most reliable car I've owned so far. What's the story with yours?

[D1cky]

Donbot said:

Welcome.

WelshRich said:

Hello!

Al Gorithum said:

Welcome Sir!

Thanks

Skyedriver said:

Hi from Oban.
You'll find being on PH rather hinders progress on your projects.

Tell me about it, many an hour passes perusing PH.

darkyoung1000 said:

Welcome! The Reader's Cars section is generally a nice, friendly place, and there's a lot for everyone to like in that list.

Just out of interest, how do you find the vtec VFR as I know it was a divisive thing amongst fans of the 750s!

I will have a look at that section. Thanks.

The VTEC isn't as bad as it is made out to be, after while you get.use to the Rpm/VTEC changeover point and ensure you are the correct gear when required. VTEC mid corner isn't fun.

Mr Tidy said:

Hi and welcome aboard with your varied selection.

Thanks

d_a_n1979 said:

Welcome on board... Are you ex BMW 5 forums? Name seems familiar...?

And get some pics of your fleet up

Thanks.

I am on a few E39 and Five forums.
Albeit, I haven't been active for a while.

The fleet isn't anything exciting

CubanShirtEnthusiast said:

Fellow newbie here - never met a Saab owner I didn't like!

I've been driving a 1.8t 9-3 saloon for the last 18 months and I've loved every second of it. Quirkiest and most reliable car I've owned so far. What's the story with yours?

How are you finding PH ?

The 9-3 was bought so I could take my E39 off the road during winter and also address a few age issues with it.

This was a few years ago and I am still running it. It is a bit of a sleeper, which can be fun at times against newer vehicle

Edited by D1cky on Friday 21st June 23:49

[Eyersey1234]

Welcome to the forum OP

[Its Just Adz]

Welcome along!

I think you'll find lots on here eager to see the E39 pics.

[georgeyboy12345]

How much power is your 9-3 making? Sounds interesting

[the-norseman]

Lets see some pics! I had a 9-3 V6 Hirsch sportwagon.

[chazwozza]

Welcome to PH!! Now get some photo's up

[Cupid-stunt]

welcome....
nice selection you got there!

[Martin_Hx]

D1cky said:

Honda VFR 800 VTEC
Daily Runner, with a few modifications.

Edited by D1cky on Friday 21st June 23:50

Never knew Honda did Vtec bikes! (owner of a Civic Type R)