Did You See Anything Good Today? [Read First Post]

Dac_Xint · Nov 15, 2011

Thanks for that piece of information Cano, this Aston keeps getting better and better!

Kamuifanboy · Nov 15, 2011

I like how the guy was waving at you.

jeffgoddin · Nov 15, 2011

Rue
Obviously there was a shed-load more stuff which I shall post up when I am less busy (I have a huge backlog of photos now!).

Spread them out until next April to make up for those of us entering the Northern Hemisphere's winter season...

This kind of shot has 0.000000000000% chance of ever happening in Ohio...

Rue

Punknoodle · Nov 15, 2011

I saw something that I have never seen before, in the rear view mirror it looked like a Cosworth Sierra and as it went past I saw the Lotus Carlton badge on it.

I don't know how interesting this is in Europe or the UK but to me it is quite interesting.

Wikipedia told me some stuff about it, it held the record for fastest 4 door saloon for some time!

"Lotus' modifications started with an upgraded engine, which was stroked from the standard Opel 2969 cc 24v straight six unit, used in the GSi, to a capacity of 3615 cc.[2] Lotus then added twin Garrett T25 turbochargers to give 377 horsepower (281 kW) and 419 foot-pounds (568 N·m).[3] The original engine block was not strong enough and therefore a new under block was cast.[citation needed] The same six-speed manual ZF transmission as fitted to a contemporary Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 was used to transfer this power to the rear wheels via a rear limited-slip differential from the V8 Holden Commodore. The suspension was modified by Lotus, with the rear suspension mounting to the body at more, different points, and self-leveling dampers.[4] Large 17" wheels from Ronal were fitted, along with wider tyres. Large brakes were added.[2]

The car was capable of 0-60 mph in 5.2 seconds and had 12.5 in (330 mm) AP ventilated disc brakes with racing calipers all round. The car could hit around 50 mph (80 km/h) in first gear and achieve 0-100 mph and back to a complete stop in less than 15 seconds. The Lotus Carlton held the title of the fastest four door saloon car for some years."

Rue · Nov 15, 2011

Lotus Carltons are always cool.

Jeff, we're in the Northern Hemisphere too. Hoping for even more nice cars in the cooler months!

TheCracker · Nov 15, 2011

Nice spot on the Lotus Carlton 👍 :bowdown:

They're rare in this country where a majority were sold. They must be like hen's teeth down under :eek:

Can't remember the last time i saw one on the road.

Cano · Nov 15, 2011

Wow, awespome spot on the Carlton!!! is that a first for this thread?

Rue · Nov 16, 2011

Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SV by R-W-P (Hong Kong), on Flickr

Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera by R-W-P (Hong Kong), on Flickr

Honda NS-X by R-W-P (Hong Kong), on Flickr

Toyota Starlet by R-W-P (Hong Kong), on Flickr

Lotus Esprit Turbo by R-W-P (Hong Kong), on Flickr

Cano · Nov 16, 2011

wwow, that freaking Lotus is MINT. The Starlet is cool, too!

Keef · Nov 16, 2011

Kamuifanboy
show cars

Fyi, there's a DYSAGT thread specifically for dealerships and show cars. This one is for cars seen on the road, parked or driving.

Kamuifanboy · Nov 16, 2011

Keef
Fyi, there's a DYSAGT thread specifically for dealerships and show cars. This one is for cars seen on the road, parked or driving.

They were driven to the track by owners... so they aren't necessarily show cars. Like my post explained.

btw i used to live in the Cincinnati area. Mason if you know it.

Rue · Nov 16, 2011

Cano
wwow, that freaking Lotus is MINT.

Isn't it just! Notice the original UK plates too? I'm expecting a wave of classics to hit out streets soon.

Grayfox · Nov 16, 2011

Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R Vspec

daan · Nov 16, 2011

Kamuifanboy
They were driven to the track by owners... so they aren't necessarily show cars. Like my post explained.

That's all irrelevent. The cars were at a show therefore they go in the show edition of this thread.

They only belong here if you'd seen them on the street being driven to the show.

TheCracker · Nov 16, 2011

Grayfox
Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R Vspec

Not sure that this is even a GT-R. It doesn't appear to have the blistered rear arches.

Can't see them that well, but those wheels need burning with fire. There's a T180 Celica GT-Four a few doors down from me totally ruined by a set of similarly offensive wheels. :yuck:

Kamuifanboy · Nov 16, 2011

TheCracker
Not sure that this is even a GT-R. It doesn't appear to have the blistered rear arches.

Can't see them that well, but those wheels need burning with fire. There's a T180 Celica GT-Four a few doors down from me totally ruined by a set of similarly offensive wheels.

The "add ons" to the rear bumper also have me a bit confused...

Vince_Fiero · Nov 16, 2011

Yesterday driving back home from an evening out, there was finally a Ferrari 612 standing still:

In Italy on holidays: Lotus Exige

Sometime in Luxembourg: Nissan 370

Grayfox · Nov 16, 2011

TheCracker
Not sure that this is even a GT-R. It doesn't appear to have the blistered rear arches.

Can't see them that well, but those wheels need burning with fire. There's a T180 Celica GT-Four a few doors down from me totally ruined by a set of similarly offensive wheels.

Well it has the GT-R badge on it so I take it that it is a GT-R.

And what is it with people and chrome wheels?

Kamuifanboy · Nov 16, 2011

Grayfox
Well it has the GT-R badge on it so I take it that it is a GT-R.

And what is it with people and chrome wheels?

Chrome wheels are lame. Just like neon lights under cars.

RocZX · Nov 16, 2011

Vince_Fiero
Sometime in Luxembourg: Nissan 370

Nissan 370Z " Bugatti Veyron Super Sport " edition.

E RaK · Nov 16, 2011

RocZX
Nissan 370Z " Bugatti Veyron Super Sport " edition.

Was thinking the exact same thing! :lol:

Techy · Nov 17, 2011

I saw a Lotus Elise in one parking lot a couple of weeks ago

One of the most unbelievable things I ever saw. It was yellow, and of course I took a picture but I did it on a flip phone so I can't upload it

Or you can..?

EDIT: Here you go guys

I couldn't get any more as my Mom wanted to me to leave out of the parking lot

Rue · Nov 17, 2011

Grayfox
Well it has the GT-R badge on it so I take it that it is a GT-R.

And what is it with people and chrome wheels?

It's a GTS25t. Sunroof and non-flared arches give the game away. Still, it looks quite authentic at first glance.

Pupik · Nov 17, 2011

Finally saw a Murano Cross Cabriolet...they should quarantined inside showrooms. Fortunately, this was on I-85 in North Carolina; I haven't seen this piece of rolling bad taste hasn't been sighted in South Florida yet.

AOS- · Nov 17, 2011

Dat Truck.

Vince_Fiero
In Italy on holidays: Lotus Exige

Drop-dead Gorgeous.

and Rueeeee!

Guml8all · Nov 17, 2011

I went shopping in Geneva today, saw a few nice cars:

and this Rolls Royce, not sure what model:

Bom15 · Nov 17, 2011

i only signed up on forum yesterday. they're are some older pics and where outside a car show but not part of it. hope thats ok
These are outside of goodwoods festival of speed 2009.