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Spotters Thread

Discussion in 'California & Nevada (Northern)' started by taber, Apr 13, 2005.

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  1. agup48

    agup48 Two Time F1 World Champ

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    He IS a photographer. :D

    C'mon G, get some pictures up too!
     
  2. F430GB

    F430GB F1 Veteran

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    #3577 F430GB, Jan 24, 2011
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    I understand your skepticism about my spots; you would not believe the amount of PMs I've been getting in regards to this subject. I can assure you that all my spots are real and I do not make any of them up. Most of my spots are when I am driving and the "spot" is driving in the opposite direction. There is no chance in hell I'd be able to get a shot of that. lol. My cell phone doesn't have a camera, and I do not use my DSLR when I'm driving. If I ever spot an exotic that is stationary, I will get a shot and post it, but that very rarely happens as 99% of my spots are in traffic.

    Edit: To anyone who still doesn't believe me, you are more than welcome to hang out with me for a weekend and I'll show you that there ARE a LOT of exotics in Reno, if you know where to look. :)

    -G.B.
     
  3. Itzkirb

    Itzkirb F1 Veteran

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    Yellow 458 on 280 North near Sand Hill Rd. on Saturday. I was in one of the Lambo's getting on the freeway around 2pm
     
  4. ThisFlyGuy

    ThisFlyGuy Formula 3

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    Dark grey 599 on 101S around San Mateo today around 5:45pm
     
  5. verdegrrl

    verdegrrl Formula Junior

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    Blue Citroen DS getting on 101 north at Embarcadero Friday afternoon.

    Corsa California at Country Club car wash Saturday.

    Red Audi R8 near Showers Dr in Mtn View Monday afternoon.

    Have noticed a ton of the last gen Honda Preludes on the road lately Not sure why. More and more women driving the S2K recently. Increase of females in the Subaru STi, and '04 Golf R32 as well.
     
  6. F430GB

    F430GB F1 Veteran

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    Silverish green (might have been silver...couldn't tell with the lighting) Aston Martin DB9 in the alley way by Sport Haus. Even though this was at a dealership, I consider it a "spot" due to the fact that the car is not for sale there and it's in the alley-way...not on the lot itself. I have my camera with me, but I had to get to school. I'll stop by on my way home this evening to try and get some photos (since you requested that I post photos of my spots when possible) if it's still there. Also, I was followed for about a block by a DeLorean on exit 13 of of I-80 by North Center Street in downtown right by the University.

    -G.B.
     
  7. taber

    taber Formula 3

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    #3582 taber, Jan 27, 2011
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  8. ThisFlyGuy

    ThisFlyGuy Formula 3

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    WOW great shot! that's the exit near where I live too.....lol
     
  9. taber

    taber Formula 3

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    Hard to hold the phone steady to take that, wanted a closer shot.

    Are the GTO lights smoked out, or is that aftermarket? I recall this one being smoked out.
     
  10. F430GB

    F430GB F1 Veteran

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    #3585 F430GB, Jan 29, 2011
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    I listened to your requests about wanting photos from my spots. Sooooo...I listened. :) Here is a photo (sorry it's so crappy) of a Ferrari 360 Modena I saw this evening. To those that still don't believe there are many exotics in Reno, think again. ;)

    -G.B.
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  11. F430GB

    F430GB F1 Veteran

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    Followed a pearl yellow Lamborghini Gallardo this morning on HWY 395. If got off at the South Meadows Pkwy exit. :)

    -G.B.
     
  12. ThisFlyGuy

    ThisFlyGuy Formula 3

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    this morning around 9am on 101S heading out of SF, a red 16M with black top and black stripe........
     
  13. F430GB

    F430GB F1 Veteran

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    Have a spot to add to the yellow Lamborghini Gallardo from this morning.

    This evening, I saw Tony (oldcoin) in his black Ferrari 400i turning from South Virginia Street onto Arrowcreek Parkway. It looked and sounded beautiful! :cool:

    -G.B.
     
  14. toddjw73

    toddjw73 F1 Rookie

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    A few days back on my way to school I happened to look on the other side of the freeway and noticed a Yellow F430 Spider on a Hauler - The front had some bad damage.

    Also saw a red Viper on a different dasy on my way home from school.
    Thursday saw a Silver Viper Convertible in Modesto
     
  15. F430GB

    F430GB F1 Veteran

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    Been very busy so I wasn't able to post sightings.

    Saturday:
    Powder Blue Lotus Exige in the parking lot by Heidi's, Starbucks, Wal-Mart, etc on S. Virginia St and Damonte Ranch Pkwy.
    White Bentley Continental GT in the Burger King Drive thru on S. Virginia Street
    Silver Nissan GTR getting on the freeway by In-N-Out on S. Virginia Street

    -G.B.
     
  16. RacerX_GTO

    RacerX_GTO F1 World Champ
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    Fair Oaks-

    (Perhaps the same GTO?) Saw the Red/Black roof GTO zipping down San Juan and west bound Fair Oaks BLVD today. Partial plate of ****883 with chrome 11-99 frame. (Cemo's?)

    Did a quick burst of acceleration which sounded beautiful, though CHP loves to stake that stretch of blvd out, better hope that plate frame still does some magic. :D

    Now I really love the GTO, it's stance is amazing and it looks like a big Ferrari.
     
  17. dakharris

    dakharris Two Time F1 World Champ

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    Red 458 in front of Prima in Walnut Creek today at lunchtime.
     
  18. Brian Harper

    Brian Harper F1 Rookie
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    #3593 Brian Harper, Feb 9, 2011
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  19. F1.360.LOVER

    F1.360.LOVER Formula Junior

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    Great picture; however, the tail would be up for a Ferrari Fan. ;~}
     
  20. Brian Harper

    Brian Harper F1 Rookie
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    Good call, you are correct. Now I don't have to slow down and see if the garage is open every time I drive by.
     
  21. SillyPuppy

    SillyPuppy Formula 3

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    So... I'm not the only person who does this? :D Awesome!
     
  22. F430GB

    F430GB F1 Veteran

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    Oh God no!!! Whenever I'm in an upscale neighborhood, I'm always looking at driveways...hoping that garage doors will be open. hahaha :p

    -G.B.
     
  23. RacerX_GTO

    RacerX_GTO F1 World Champ
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    +1

    I get up in the gated Serrano Golf community frequently, you're all on notice! :D
     
  24. verdegrrl

    verdegrrl Formula Junior

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    #3599 verdegrrl, Feb 11, 2011
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    Two tone grey GT40 on 280 southbound near Woodside, etc. Sharp!

    Oh, and Kaiser Manhattan in Half Moon Bay!
     
  25. Rifledriver

    Rifledriver Three Time F1 World Champ

    Apr 29, 2004
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    April, the truth now. Did you know it was a Manhattan or did you need to read the emblem?


    If you knew it was a Manhattan, was it supercharged?
     

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