Spring '08 spotters

May 14, 2008, 6:38 am

#151

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coco-bun wrote

gimme a call when you do this. we'll take Jasons GPS just in case lol.

already done. who needs a GPS when you have maps and a serious case of wanderlust.

EDIT: Map done of area around Lake Lemon and saved as pdf.

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May 14, 2008, 9:33 am

#152

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DC33 wrote

I hit 135 in the Diablo
and its speedo is 10%

Im sure a better driver could get 140, maybe 145
but 165
ahhaha
a bike maybe

Dan; I seriouly don't know exactly how fast I was going the car does not have a speedo
I told the guy who built and raced the car I was pullin 6,000 in 5th gear (it has a 6th) and he said that was 160-165... so all I can tell you is that with turn 1 comming up it was scary fast,,, but fun....

The car is 590 hp at the crank and weighs 2800 lbs. Rember this is a retired World Cup car not a zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz06 on slicks...

"racing is life, everyting else is just waiting"
Steve McQueen

May 14, 2008, 9:36 am

#153

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floor it wrote

Dan; I seriouly don't know exactly how fast I was going the car does not have a speedo
I told the guy who built and raced the car I was pullin 6,000 in 5th gear (it has a 6th) and he said that was 160-165... so all I can tell you is that with turn 1 comming up it was scary fast,,, but fun....

The car is 590 hp at the crank and weighs 2800 lbs. Rember this is a retired World Cup car not a zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz06 on slicks...

oh Im sure you'll blow my doors off, but I just dont think theres enough room to get up to that speed in that distance with that much HP

the Sledgehammer

2001 Lamborghini Diablo 6.0 - Baby Huey!!! <3
2004 Porsche Carrera GT -Terrorizing society since Oct 16 '09 - DEAD
2001 Acura NSX -SOLD-

May 14, 2008, 9:38 am

#154

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coco-bun wrote

sweet, i'm yellow boy. i want a ride!

Thanks for taking that the right way...

I did not get it at first since I dont think I have met you,,,, some day if it all works out a ride is no problem, I had a 5 point harness racing seat put on the passenger side when we pulled out the cool suit box and the fire bottle..

"racing is life, everyting else is just waiting"
Steve McQueen

May 14, 2008, 10:36 am

#155

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coco-bun wrote

gimme a call when you do this. we'll take Jasons GPS just in case lol.

Yuki...love to have you and your camera along. TrixZee and I talked about how many spots we saw that would make good photog sites if we dropped someone off and did runs past them.

Same for some really awesome video opportunities. Set-up, do a few runs and there'd be some great footage. Especially with radios stationed for announcing all clear for the runs. Makes me giddy with the possibilities!!!

1983 Datsun 280ZXTurbo

May 15, 2008, 4:50 am

#156

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DC33 wrote

Left onto E Farr Rd - possible ROUGH, I still need to drive it
Right onto E Anderson Rd - possible ROUGH, was a year ago.

Left onto N Miller - VERY ROUGH
Straight onto N Shilo - EXTREMELY ROUGH

have fun! some of us do have low profile tires and VERY expensive magneesium wheels

and finicy cars just looking for an excuse to break

Dan...that's why I sacrifice and go run these roads alone before taking others on them and post warnings of trouble when possible. The above ROUGH sections were posted for CS's benefit to go beat up the Subie. Hoping he'll check out the E Farr Rd to west on E Anderson for me. I was crawling at a snail's pace on Miller, Shilo & Boltinghouse. Ugh...those were BAD. But if/when they repave them...look out! Cool roads then.

1983 Datsun 280ZXTurbo

May 15, 2008, 5:08 am

#157

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floor it wrote

Thanks for taking that the right way...

I did not get it at first since I dont think I have met you,,,, some day if it all works out a ride is no problem, I had a 5 point harness racing seat put on the passenger side when we pulled out the cool suit box and the fire bottle..

lol. i've never met you

. and cool suit box!? wow, that's hardcore!!

ZUL8TR wrote

Yuki...love to have you and your camera along. TrixZee and I talked about how many spots we saw that would make good photog sites if we dropped someone off and did runs past them.

Same for some really awesome video opportunities. Set-up, do a few runs and there'd be some great footage. Especially with radios stationed for announcing all clear for the runs. Makes me giddy with the possibilities!!!

I'd love to go too...after shooting at Winged Warrior, kinda realized that I need a MAJOR equipment upgrading though to do any motion/pan shots. I would be up for stills though! I know I sent you a PM and back about shooting still shots but if you're not busy, lemme know. I found a place in Lockerbie Square downtown I'd love to take a couple pics.

May 15, 2008, 5:38 am

#158

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coco-bun wrote

I know I sent you a PM and back about shooting still shots but if you're not busy, lemme know. I found a place in Lockerbie Square downtown I'd love to take a couple pics.

I need to seriously clean the car for a show in a couple of weeks. After I get all that done, let's schedule a time for a shoot. I'm almost always available these days.

1983 Datsun 280ZXTurbo

May 15, 2008, 4:27 pm

#159

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ZUL8TR wrote

Dan...that's why I sacrifice and go run these roads alone before taking others on them and post warnings of trouble when possible. The above ROUGH sections were posted for CS's benefit to go beat up the Subie. Hoping he'll check out the E Farr Rd to west on E Anderson for me. I was crawling at a snail's pace on Miller, Shilo & Boltinghouse. Ugh...those were BAD. But if/when they repave them...look out! Cool roads then.

and I thank you for you sacrifice for the good of all of us

the Sledgehammer

2001 Lamborghini Diablo 6.0 - Baby Huey!!! <3
2004 Porsche Carrera GT -Terrorizing society since Oct 16 '09 - DEAD
2001 Acura NSX -SOLD-

May 15, 2008, 5:50 pm

#160

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Saw a C6Z with the 2004 Z06 CE paint scheme today while directing traffic at 37/238.

Also possibly saw Casey at the Shell on 96th just off 69 somewhere around 7 pm???

The mighty Diablo lived up to it's name!!!

May 16, 2008, 1:07 am

#161

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Vettecop wrote

Also possibly saw Casey at the Shell on 96th just off 69 somewhere around 7 pm???

How'd you know it was Casey, did he have his blow up Dan doll with him?

May 16, 2008, 3:32 am

#162

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cszink wrote

Yep, I was there. Filling up for $4.xx/gallon

Well crap. I was with my mom in her mini-van heading to Sahms for dinner - otherwise I woulda stopped.

The mighty Diablo lived up to it's name!!!

May 16, 2008, 4:42 am

#163

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Don-06C6 wrote

How'd you know it was Casey, did he have his blow up Dan doll with him?

Don - you killed me!!!! I spilled my coffee too.

May 16, 2008, 9:17 am

#164

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Don-06C6 wrote

How'd you know it was Casey, did he have his blow up Dan doll with him?

Those that are lucky their whole lives usually die young...

May 16, 2008, 1:11 pm

#165

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Hundreds of Mustangs, Shelbys, Cobras, Alpines, etc...passed the farm today enroute to Nashville for the annual Shelby Fest. Some wicked sounding stuff. I'm headed up there now to check it all out. Driving the 308, so I'll stand out like a sore thumb.

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May 16, 2008, 4:45 pm

#166

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cszink wrote

He sure got a nice mouth ain't he?

phuck you!!

btw, same station
$3.87 tonite
FAIL!!!
eat that pretty boy

the Sledgehammer

2001 Lamborghini Diablo 6.0 - Baby Huey!!! <3
2004 Porsche Carrera GT -Terrorizing society since Oct 16 '09 - DEAD
2001 Acura NSX -SOLD-

May 17, 2008, 12:12 pm

#167

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Another good spotting day...
Blue Noble northbound into Brown County like he was late for something very important

2006 Time Magazine's "Man Of The Year"

May 17, 2008, 2:08 pm

#168

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Yellow Smart car yesterday going south on Olio around 5:30. It had some logo on it and a checker stripe accross the back. Black NSX today around 2:00 going west bound on 96th street before Keysone. I think it had chrome wheels.

May 17, 2008, 2:36 pm

#169

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blue Alpina B7 on 96th by the dealerships...beautiful! Also saw a red V8 Esprit (the one with Toyota Corolla taillights)

May 17, 2008, 3:10 pm

#170

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Duz185 wrote

Yellow Smart car yesterday going south on Olio around 5:30. It had some logo on it and a checker stripe accross the back. Black NSX today around 2:00 going west bound on 96th street before Keysone. I think it had chrome wheels.

You reminded me, saw a red Pantera with wing in Nashville.

2006 Time Magazine's "Man Of The Year"

May 18, 2008, 3:57 am

#171

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Duz185 wrote

Yellow Smart car yesterday going south on Olio around 5:30. It had some logo on it and a checker stripe accross the back. Black NSX today around 2:00 going west bound on 96th street before Keysone. I think it had chrome wheels.

the yellow smart car live at 116th and Brook Scholl Rd
GAY!

the Sledgehammer

2001 Lamborghini Diablo 6.0 - Baby Huey!!! <3
2004 Porsche Carrera GT -Terrorizing society since Oct 16 '09 - DEAD
2001 Acura NSX -SOLD-

May 18, 2008, 8:03 am

#172

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When it rains it pours. I was out with the P-car today and saw a Maserati turning into the new Hamilton Town Center and a cream colored Avanti north on Olio and 238.

Red Pantera with wing should belong to a guy named Gary from Evansville, I think. He just restored it. He has two.

May 18, 2008, 9:09 am

#173

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A couple of old school spottings for Webby!

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May 18, 2008, 9:14 am

#174

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An old school spotting for me.

We all have one of those cars from our childhood that really caught our attention and has stuck with us. This one happens to be one of mine and I got taken for a ride today.

Thanks to William for burning up a $20 in gas to give me the thrill ride!!! This is one well loved car. A real stunner.

1983 Datsun 280ZXTurbo

May 18, 2008, 9:42 am

#175

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Met this gentleman today. Nice guy, really nice car.

How about a 1000HP Supercharged Mustang?

Very nicely done and seriously built car for street and track.

Just one more Domestic ready to kick some Diablo tail.

1983 Datsun 280ZXTurbo