The New GTPlanet Scavenger Hunt...

[1X83Z]

My spots for this week will be here in a few minutes. Presently editing and researching.

SMALLEST ALL-WHEEL DRIVE

Audi TT coupe: 159.1" x 72.5" x 53.2" (4041mm x 1841mm x 1351mm)

QUICKEST FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE

Saab 9-5 Aero sedan: 0-60 in 6.6sec; top speed: 150mph

SLOWEST REAR-WHEEL DRIVE

Volvo 244 sedan: top speed - 103mph

TOP SPEED

Porsche 911 Turbo [996] - 189mph

Chevrolet Corvette [C6] - 186mph

Porsche 911 Carrera 4 [996] - 177mph

Aston-Martin V8 Vantage - 175mph

Ferrari 328 GTS - 163mph

Average: 178mph (286kph)

 

[Keef]

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What, no Harley? Anyone who gets a Harley-Davidson wins. Their lightest 2008 model weighs 563 pounds, dry.

 

[Rue]

Would anyone protest if I waited until tomorrow to work out the winners? I'm absolutely knackered...

 

[Gashlycrumb]

As long as it is done before Friday I don't think it really matters. You must be worn out after spotting all those Ferrari's and Porsches. I think you deserve a lie down

 

[Rue]

Haha! Yeah, I don't think breathing in carbon-monoxide for 2 hours helps!

Smallest 4x4:
M5power: Audi TT
1 point

Quickest FWD:
Gashlycrumb: Alfa 147 GTA
1 point

Slowest RWD:
Gashlycrumb: VW Beetle
1 point

Heaviest 2-wheeler:
Gashlycrumb: BMW R1100R
1 point

Fast 5 Bonus:
M5power: 890 mph
1 point

Gashlycrumb - 3 points
M5power - 2 points

Thanks for taking part guys!

 

[Gashlycrumb]

Most Riced Vehicle:


EK Honda Civic Hatch demonstrating the following "Rice" features:
- Pink Pearl Paint - Widebody Kit - Veilside look-a-like front bumper - Bad Boy lights - Projector Headlights - Chromed Alloys - Relocated number plate to stupid place
- Chrome M3 Look-a-like Mirrors - Clear Side Repeater - Side Skirts - Large Rear Spoiler - Relocated Rear Number Plate - Smoothed Rear Hatch - Rear Bumper that doesn't fit the wide body kit - Clear Taillights - Rice Exhaust

Largest Engine for the Smallest Car:

LH Torana: L449.3cm x W170.4cm x H132.8cm = 10167263.616/5000 = 2033


Most colours on one car:
3 White, Purple and Yellow


You're towing that?!:


4WD Towing a giant wooden dog house



Categories for next week

1) Oldest car on the road - Must be driving on the road
2) Mother and Child Reunion - current generation model in the same photo as an example of the previous generation
3) Boomin' Grannies - Quickest car most likely to be driven by a pensioner
4) Junker - Worst condition car still being driven

Bonus - Independent tuner. Find an example of a car produced by an independent tuner. For example a RUF Porsche, Alpina BMW, Mugen Honda, Toms Toyota or a Corsa Special Vehicles Holden. In house tuners (ie HSV,AMG,Mazda Speed, M-Tech) don't count. One Point no matter how many you spot.

 

[Rue]

Bugger! I completely forgot about the scavenger hunt this week!

 

[Gashlycrumb]

Didn't one of your Porsche shots have the spoiler up? I think it was a targa.

 

[exigeracer]

Gah! Stupid cumbersome camera! I was so close to topping the snow pictures. I just sawa 997 Turbo Cab in the snow on the way home from the liquor store, and a couple of nights ago saw a DB9 Volante in the flakes. For the latter, I managed to whip out my camera but it's not much more than a couple taillights...

This is the first time I've pulled a picture off of my phone. Kind of really crappy. Good to know.

 

[ferrari_chris]

Do I need to even announce the winner? You'll have two weeks in a row mate.

 

[Gashlycrumb]

I would like to thank my friends and family for all of their support. It was a close run thing but we got there in the end

 

[ferrari_chris]

Always remember the little people. 👍

 

[Metar]

I'm in a bit of a problem. I have spotted a third-gen Cutlass Supreme - actually driven by a pensioner - but I can't find a reliable 0-60 source. Some spots say 7.5s, some say 6s, some 14.

Same with a '64 Mercury Comet, where times range from 6.0/6.2s all the way to 11.4s.

 

[Gashlycrumb]

I'm happy so long as you can quote a reputable source (original company times, car magazines, car clubs or even wiki).

 

[Metar]

That's exactly my problem - I have trouble finding that reputable source. CarDomain and owners aren't a very reliable source.

 

[Gashlycrumb]

What have you got?

 

[Rue]

Didn't one of your Porsche shots have the spoiler up? I think it was a targa.

Yeah a couple did, but isn't it too late to count it?

 

[ferrari_chris]

It is too late, yes. Not that it would make any difference to the results.

But it would make the contest slightly more interesting having more than one competitor.

 

[Famine]

I like the plate on that Porsche

 

[Rue]

I like the plate on that Porsche

Oh yes boyo, I posted it in the DYSAGT thread as well. I'd like to see the Welshman's other 7 cars!

 

[Metar]

What have you got?

'64 Mercury Comet
'67-'71 Ford Thunderbird
Late-'60s Oldsmobile Cutlass

 

[1X83Z]

I like the plate on that Porsche

Welsh people and Porsches? It can't be!

Sorry I haven't been participating here as much as I should be lately - this week is absolutely horrendous for me. Rest assured I'll be back!!

 

[Gashlycrumb]

'64 Mercury Comet
'67-'71 Ford Thunderbird
Late-'60s Oldsmobile Cutlass

If you know the weight and HP you can use this http://www.060calculator.com/ to get the estimated 0-60mph time.

 

[exigeracer]

I'll try to participate with my camdamera-phone. I don't want to brutalize my real camera in the cold. I've got a couple cars in my neighborhood that might fit the bill.

 

[Metar]

If you know the weight and HP you can use this http://www.060calculator.com/ to get the estimated 0-60mph time.

Err... It showed me a potential for a 6-second sprint to 60 for a 200HP, 1700KG RWD car.

 

[Roo]

I found that. It gave a 7.7 for a 1500kg, 170hp RWD Manual - i.e. my Volvo. Actual time is 15.8. For the Mini - FWD, manual, 45hp, 800kg inc. driver - it gave 14.2. Actual time is 20.3. indeed.

 

[Famine]

Are you guys putting in the weights as pounds by mistake?

My 138hp/2424lb (1100kg)/FWD/Manual car returns a 7.7 - as close to reality as makes no odds...

Metar's 200hp/3747lb (1700kg)/RWD/Manual car returns 7.5 as opposed to 6.

 

[Roo]

I put mine in as pounds. 800kg/1765lb, 45hp, FWD, Manual, 14.2 seconds. Santa Pod told me I did a quater mile in 20.5 seconds at 62mph - and my Mini's top speed is a lot higher than that

 

[Metar]

It still gives 6.4 seconds for the 250HP car which I have spotted.

Though various sources claimed 6-second runs are common for them

 

[Gashlycrumb]

I thought I should post up next weeks categories while I remember.

1) Fish out of water - Find a car that just shouldn't be where it is. Ie a Veyron at a ski-field with ski-racks, a beat up old Corolla parked outside a Five Star Hotel or a Smart Fortwo at a Monster Truck rally. Oddest example wins.

2) Towin' in the wind - Find an expensive car being towed by a towrope, towtruck or on a trailer. Car transporters don't count.

3)My rims, they be a spinnin'

- Find the worst example of Spinners

4)My baby does 0-60 in 3.5 - Find the fastest car with a "Baby on Board" bumper sticker/window sign or a visible child seat.

Bonus: A Rolls-Royce in a colour other than white,black or silver.