The New GTPlanet Scavenger Hunt...
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Bad news Diego. The E30 3-series you posted is NOT an M3 - just a normal 3-series with odd paint. Real M3s have fender flares and such - that one actually looks like a bone stock 318 or 325 with M paint and some M badges.
Worse news, the 190E 2.3 you posted is not the rarer 190E 2.3-16 like Gashlycrumb got (and I stipulated) - just a relatively common 190E 2.3 (which has 8 valves, unlike 16 in the Cosworth-developed performance model).
Worse news, the 190E 2.3 you posted is not the rarer 190E 2.3-16 like Gashlycrumb got (and I stipulated) - just a relatively common 190E 2.3 (which has 8 valves, unlike 16 in the Cosworth-developed performance model).
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Sorry, Diego - That's not an M3, but instead a M-Tech/M-Technique 3 series. Close, but no cigar. (Note - No box flares, or raised decklid, and higher ride hight, and no front/side/rear skirts).
(Though I bet Doug will still give you a point - The M-Technique cars are rarer than even M3's are.)
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(Though I bet Doug will still give you a point - The M-Technique cars are rarer than even M3's are.)
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The 190E has the bodykit - I'll give you the point there. I'd be surprised if he went to the trouble of fastening the bodykit and then forgot to do the badges - your explanation seems more plausible. Good spot. Sorry about the E30!
Categories for next week will be posted tomorrow around this time.
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The M-Tech cars were essentially appearance and suspension modifications - They were available on the 325iS (and I believe the 318iS) during the later years of the E30 bodystyle. Not all of them were painted with the stripes on the hood, but they had a stiffer suspension, and a slightly different interior - Seating primarily, from what I understand. They were very rare (moreso than the M3, from my understanding), and I've only ever seen one.
They, apparently, are hard to find information on, too. Wikipedia didn't even mention it, though I've read about them before (I believe it was even on GTP a while back).
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They aren't that rare. As you say they are essentially bodykit and suspension mods. They were pretty much a dealer fit facelift to generate more sales towards the end of the E30 bodystyle. I see quite a few around, mostly the 318iS version though. There are also plently of people who have retro-fitted the bodykit to non-Mtech versions.
NEXT WEEK'S CATEGORIES - DUE AUGUST 31
1. Least valuable minivan. Current value only. Must be drivable.
2. Mid-engined car with eight or more cylinders. Most wins.
3. All-wheel drive car with eight or more cylinders. Most wins. SUVs do not count - cars only.
4. Most expensive British car. Traditionally British cars - so this includes Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Jaguar, even though some might not call them British. No I do not believe this category gives British members an advantage - Rolls-Royce sells more Phantoms here than it does in the UK!
BONUS:
New BMW 3-series Cabriolet with the roof down
-or-
new Audi TT with the roof down.
You can only get one bonus point - no two for both cars.
Hope there's still a lot of people holding out on this week's categories because entries end in less than 24 hours if I'm not mistaken! Judging won't take place until early next week, however.
1. Least valuable minivan. Current value only. Must be drivable.
2. Mid-engined car with eight or more cylinders. Most wins.
3. All-wheel drive car with eight or more cylinders. Most wins. SUVs do not count - cars only.
4. Most expensive British car. Traditionally British cars - so this includes Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Jaguar, even though some might not call them British. No I do not believe this category gives British members an advantage - Rolls-Royce sells more Phantoms here than it does in the UK!
BONUS:
New BMW 3-series Cabriolet with the roof down
-or-
new Audi TT with the roof down.
You can only get one bonus point - no two for both cars.
Hope there's still a lot of people holding out on this week's categories because entries end in less than 24 hours if I'm not mistaken! Judging won't take place until early next week, however.
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Hold on - I've got more entries!!!!
Will update in a few minutes with the pictures.
Edit - I see we've got more time. I'll add them later tonight.
Slowest Orange Vehicle
Bonus: M3
I may add a couple more tomorrow before judging. Or, I shall say, I will add more, if I can get home and have them posted in time.
More.
Heart of a Cow
1970 Chevelle SS454 - Probably an LS5, not the legendary LS6. But an SS454 is rare in any circumstance.
5.01*1.87*1.39/7.44=1.75
Will update in a few minutes with the pictures.
Edit - I see we've got more time. I'll add them later tonight.
Slowest Orange Vehicle
Bonus: M3
I may add a couple more tomorrow before judging. Or, I shall say, I will add more, if I can get home and have them posted in time.
More.
Heart of a Cow
1970 Chevelle SS454 - Probably an LS5, not the legendary LS6. But an SS454 is rare in any circumstance.
5.01*1.87*1.39/7.44=1.75
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Slowest orange vehicle. This will be judged on 0-60 time.
1989 Mitsubishi Delica 4wd. I don't know what the 0-60 is but it can't be quick. 80hp 1800kg and its an Automatic!
4. Size of a mouse, heart of a cow.
HSV GTO Coupe 6.0
4.7*1.8*1.3 = 10.9 / 6 = 1.83
BONUS
2. Mercedes 190E 2.3-16 (this)
As per earlier post.
1989 Mitsubishi Delica 4wd. I don't know what the 0-60 is but it can't be quick. 80hp 1800kg and its an Automatic!
4. Size of a mouse, heart of a cow.
HSV GTO Coupe 6.0
4.7*1.8*1.3 = 10.9 / 6 = 1.83
BONUS
2. Mercedes 190E 2.3-16 (this)
As per earlier post.
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How can you say no to that face? Just look at the bottom 3rd.
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- Seattle, WA
- RykonZero
aarrrgghh! found a vw bus with a flat tire! but it isnt orange!
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1. Slowest orange vehicle.
I've had a complete mind blank of what this is. But it looks hideously slow. But I think it's a Peugeot or Citroen or one of those things.
2. Most expensive Mercedes-Benz. This is current value only.
Crappy photo of ML500.
3. Most expensive side-by-side. This is the most expensive pair of vehicles (TWO ONLY) you can find parked next to each other. Values will be calculated based on US-market pricing.
ML500 + Seat Cordoba = ML500 + 5000$AUD
4. Size of a mouse, heart of a cow. Get the smallest vehicle with the largest engine (in liters). Size will be calculated the same way Famine's was.
VE Commodore SS - 6.0L
(Sorry don't have time to calculate figures, but I've gotta hurry out)
I've had a complete mind blank of what this is. But it looks hideously slow. But I think it's a Peugeot or Citroen or one of those things.
2. Most expensive Mercedes-Benz. This is current value only.
Crappy photo of ML500.
3. Most expensive side-by-side. This is the most expensive pair of vehicles (TWO ONLY) you can find parked next to each other. Values will be calculated based on US-market pricing.
ML500 + Seat Cordoba = ML500 + 5000$AUD
4. Size of a mouse, heart of a cow. Get the smallest vehicle with the largest engine (in liters). Size will be calculated the same way Famine's was.
VE Commodore SS - 6.0L
(Sorry don't have time to calculate figures, but I've gotta hurry out)
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It's a peugeot 504
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- GTP_Diego
Is it common for cel phone cameras to make orange colours seem yellow? Seeing Gashly's Delica and Casio's Pug.
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- RykonZero
and yet, you ignore the clio on the other side.
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