florida spotters thread

[FLNICK26]

At International Mall

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[pdisme]

I saw a Rolls at that Italian place on Dale Mabry just south of 275 yesterday.

[FLNICK26]

Sweet. Was it a phantom or older model?

Today on the way home I spotted a black dodge viper but all blacked out with red racing stripes and front lip etc. It was chasing a brand new black Corvette ZR1 . I didnt get a pic of the ZR1 but i did snap a moving shot of the viper i'll post it .

[FLNICK26]

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[feelingBULLISH]

That's an ACR! Looks sick!:headbang: Awesome spot!:grinning-smiley-003

[FLNICK26]

Thanks. they make an ACR of the new models? i didnt know that . pretty cool

[sulmer]

I'm new to the board but I thought I would throw in my 2 cents. I live in St. Pete and this weekend getting on 275 at Pinellas Point Drive going toward the Skyway I saw a yellow Diablo. Had a wing. And today on my way to work on 275 right by the dome I saw a Ferrari 360 Spider... Red.. I think that was the model. Then later that day I saw a Ford GT... Black. Thats the most exotics I have seen around here in such a short time frame. Just thought I would share.

[blackbull]

:postpics:




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[pdisme]

I'm new to the board but I thought I would throw in my 2 cents. I live in St. Pete and this weekend getting on 275 at Pinellas Point Drive going toward the Skyway I saw a yellow Diablo. Had a wing. And today on my way to work on 275 right by the dome I saw a Ferrari 360 Spider... Red.. I think that was the model. Then later that day I saw a Ford GT... Black. Thats the most exotics I have seen around here in such a short time frame. Just thought I would share.

Sulmer, welcome! I really want to see that yellow Diablo, several friends have spotted it and told me about it, some people have said it lives in Lakeland, others say that rich baller place in west Tampa, drawing a blank on the name currently.

[sulmer]

I dunno... it was in the morning. And it was coming off the Bayway ( from the beach area)and taking a right onto 275. So that lead me to believe it was coming from Terra Verde or the beach. Maybe Passa Grill? It was beautiful. I have seen it on Clearwater Beach before. Over by Frenchies but that was maybe 7 years ago. I'm sure its the same car. Not to many yellow Diablos around here with a wing.

[pdisme]

Not to many yellow Diablos around here with a wing.

At least not until I get a roadster. :)

[FLNICK26]

If you get a roadster i call dibbs on the first ride!!!!:beerchug: :biggerGrin: :bowdown: :wave:

[pdisme]

As long as the economy does NOT turn around in the next six months, I think I'll end up with one. :) Prices are dropping like rocks.

[FLNICK26]

sweet !! well I'll volunteer to be a cruising partner:grinning-smiley-003 :biggerGrin:

what MY and color would you be looking for?

[pdisme]

Black with low miles and good paint, maybe yellow. Just waiting for the right one to pop up. Not a lot of roadsters out there.

[sulmer]

Gotta be black! I dunno how long you have lived in the area but I grew up in Tampa. And there used to be an old Porsche parts yard on Florida Ave. between Bearss and Fletcher. Anyway the guy who owned it used to have a red Countch and a Black Jalpa. Dunno the years because this was mid 80's and I was like 10. He used to date my friends mom and used to drive the Jalpa all the time. It was the only black Lamborghini that I have ever seen in Tampa. I'm sure there have been others. I just remember that because alot of kids didn't know it was a Lamborghini. But I did. :)

[FLNICK26]

White continental gt one dale mabry . aftermarket wheels.

[Chris_FL]

Gary Sheffield's LP640 Roadster at Reeves Tampa for an oil change.

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x277/ipoddealz/IMG_0044.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x277/ipoddealz/IMG_0045.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x277/ipoddealz/IMG_0046.jpg

[Matt]

wow big weekend for exotics in tampa. saw a R8 on bearss, then at the kennedy for a pre superbowl party, there were two gallardos and two phantoms... in one place... in tampa.

[pdisme]

Gary needs less blingy wheels.

[Matt]

Gary needs less blingy wheels.

The two Gs at the kennedy had the chrome wheels too. not the best look in my opinion.

[FLNICK26]

I really like the LP!!


I see exotics all the time. Especially over by the westshore area and right up here by Avila/ Northern Hillsborough. I see Astons, Gallardo's ,Bentley's and Roller's on a weekly basis if the weather isnt too bad. If you cruise the parking lot at international your bound to see a bentley.

[Matt]

I've seen a few different exotics on bearss, saw an R8 yesterday as I was leaving to hit up soho. seen a fair few quatroportes, they're quite popular around here.

[pdisme]

I'm seeing more and more R8's, how many are they making?

[Chris_FL]

Gary needs less blingy wheels.

Agreed!

[FLNICK26]

Ferrari F430 at wiregrass today

will post pics later

[FLNICK26]

Pics via my razr

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[Matt]

i'm sure he has an actual handicap tag too...

[pdisme]

LOL, yeah not doing a lot to help the exotic car owners are assholes stereotype even if they really do have a handicap since most people will think it's just someone feeling they can park an exotic anywhere.

[FLNICK26]

It did have a legit hang tag

[FLNICK26]

Did anyone take the G out tonight?

I swear sometimes I can hear one . I know what most exotics sound like ,and everyonce and again I would swear I hear a G somewhere along Fletcher.

Dave? Brian? anyone else?

[FLNICK26]

Brian Where you out by Tierra Verde in St.Pete today?

Spotted a pearl yellow gallardo with the badge on the front fender and some aftermarket wheels couldnt tell if they were color matched though. Looked alot like your car. It was the perfect day to take the toy's out today anyways:beerchug:

[motohead]

That was moi. Drove down Gulf Blvd and ended up at Sheppards for a bite.

[FLNICK26]

That was moi. Drove down Gulf Blvd and ended up at Sheppards for a bite.

It was a great day for a run. Hope you had a good time. Hows the G been treating you? Any issues? was everything worked out? didnt hear what ended up happening.

[pdisme]

I was at Shephards last weekend! I'd have joined you yesterday, was just sitting around.

[motohead]

Dave, we are going to most likely go again next weekend. PM me your # and maybe we'll hook up.

[pdisme]

I'm racing in Alabama this weekend but will PM the # for next if that's what you mean.

[FLNICK26]

Tonight around 7:45 heading North on Dale Mabry near Busch was an Orange Gallardo Spyder (atleast it looked orange and it had darker wheels like gun metal i think) Dave did you get SL wheels???:biggerGrin:

[pdisme]

That was me leaving the gym, but wheels are the same as always.

[Matt]

That was me leaving the gym, but wheels are the same as always.

What a coincidence you should be leaving the gym... on a weds again... in the lambo. :lol2:

[pdisme]

Nothing but coincidence :lol2: :3some:

[FLNICK26]

Nice. :grinning-smiley-003

[FLNICK26]

LP640 dark color like (LAM. 157085 Blu Mic. 2CT (95) 157085 OR blue scuro) leaving MB of Tampa. Gray R8 on fletcher with siler blade.

[FLNICK26]

Oh and a Bentley Continental GT at International mall

[motohead]

I was driving all around Florida/Fletcher/Nebraska today...

Stopped by Motosports of Tampa and test rode a Spyder today killing time.

[pdisme]

What did you think of the spyder?

[FLNICK26]

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Nice V8 Vantage Roadster in the Village

[motohead]

What did you think of the spyder?


It was ok. Kind of like riding an ATV on the street. I just think with a hard maneuver you would be at least losing your passenger, maybe even yourself. Coming from a bike background it's weird not leaning with the bike, you are just sitting on top. It was fun though, would be fun to tool around on at the beach or something.

The 990 Rotax engine sounds sweet though, even with the stock exhaust on it.

[FLNICK26]

Brand new Gallardo spyder( w/ temp tag) tonight. white/black/ black top. infront of Don Pan on Dale Mabry.

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[FLNICK26]

GREAT night in Tampa!

360 Modena spider
Dodge Viper

Both at International Mall

Then on the way home on Dale Mabry
Black gallardo with gun metal wheels ( i think, saw one like this near north dale one time)

AND

Nissan Skyline GTR-35 in titanium

not bad for a total of 15 min.

[Matt]

Black Gallardo on gulf to bay in clearwater on sat.

[FLNICK26]

in Orlando/Daytona this weekend.

Diablo SV Titanium/ possibly tan interior. (passing)
Bentley Continental Flying Spur (passing)
Ferrari F430 Novitec Rosso bi-compessor ( parked. I Have pics that I'll put up)

[Minch00]

Hmmm, I haven't seen an exotic in a while. Sucks.

[FLNICK26]

OH and a white R8 last night here in tampa on dale mabry turning by the lexus dealership

[FLNICK26]

Hmmm, I haven't seen an exotic in a while. Sucks.

I seem to be a magnet for them. I see something special out on the roads almost daily. especially now that the weather is nicer

[Minch00]

I seem to be a magnet for them. I see something special out on the roads almost daily. especially now that the weather is nicer

Yeah, I know they're out there, I'm just not seeing them. Unless I drive by that plastic surgeons office, he always has something nice parked out front, 98% of the time it's a Murcielago. His assistant has a Gallardo that I've seen. Or maybe his wife, hell if I know, I just saw them both parked out front one day.

[FLNICK26]

Where is that?

[Minch00]

Off of Conroy-Windermere Rd, the intersection between Hiawassee Rd. and Turkey Lake Rd.

[FLNICK26]

Sweet.

Pics of the Novitec Rossso F430

http://www.talklambo.com/pics/showphoto.php/photo/2988/ppuser/969

[BenNU]

I went for a walk on newberry during lunch today.... without a camera....

Yellow LP640 with Rims and Exhaust
Blue and Silver Phantom Drophead driven by a college student
Young 20's ish girl driving a white db9 volante

and 3 ferrari's all in 45 minutes... I know its not florida but the weather was!

[FLNICK26]

Nice!:grinning-smiley-003

Daddys money I suppose for the both of them...

Was she cute? Maybe I can marry into it1 ;) :lol2:

[pdisme]

I went for a walk on newberry during lunch today.... without a camera....

Yellow LP640 with Rims and Exhaust
Blue and Silver Phantom Drophead driven by a college student
Young 20's ish girl driving a white db9 volante


Pics or ban! :lol2:

[BenNU]

Nice!:grinning-smiley-003

Daddys money I suppose for the both of them...

Was she cute? Maybe I can marry into it1 ;) :lol2:


I hate defaulting to saying daddy's money, but it definetly was. You can't marry into it if I get her first!:fu:

[FLNICK26]

HAHAHA...

599 GTB Fiorano spotted in the Village.

[FLNICK26]

Pics or ban! :lol2:

I didnt want to face this kinda heat...

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[pdisme]

I was referring to "Young 20's ish girl driving a white db9 volante" :)

[FLNICK26]

I was referring to "Young 20's ish girl driving a white db9 volante" :)

LOL:lol2: :lol2: :beerchug: Fair enough!

[BenNU]

I was referring to "Young 20's ish girl driving a white db9 volante" :)

UPDATE ON THIS: I saw it again last night at dinner and she was driving again. I am now carrying a camera everywhere to get a pic.

[motohead]

Saw a yellow Merci about 5pm on US 19 in Clearwater. By the time I whipped it out they were too far away.


(the camera you freaks)

[FLNICK26]

LOL.

[FLNICK26]

Black Gallardo coupe on Dale Mabry infront of Target shopping center at around 2:45

[motohead]

Red Ferrari 430 (i think) convertable going north on S. Dale Mabry around 1pm today.

[pdisme]

http://www.talklambo.com/pics/data/525/nopics1060130490.jpg

[motohead]

Yes My Lord...

I will not fail you again.

[FLNICK26]

F430 and bentley Continental GT in St. Pete today

[Minch00]

I saw a Flying Spur turning off Old Winter Garden onto Apk Vineland on Friday.

[FLNICK26]

Spotted a V8 vantage the other day in the fresh market parking lot
http://www.talklambo.com/pics/showphoto.php/photo/2992/ppuser/969

[FLNICK26]

R8 and Phantom today. Both VERY nice. funny to see them together quite alot of contrast. check out the pics


http://www.talklambo.com/pics/showgallery.php/cat/500/ppuser/969

[motohead]

I saw a yellow Gallardo this morning. I saw the same one later in the day.


It was in my Garage.

[FLNICK26]

:lol2: :beerchug: :grinning-smiley-003

[pdisme]

R8 and Phantom today. Both VERY nice. funny to see them together quite alot of contrast. check out the pics


http://www.talklambo.com/pics/showgallery.php/cat/500/ppuser/969

WTF, I swear you're a magnet for Tampa exotics, I never see any of these cars.

[FLNICK26]

WTF, I swear you're a magnet for Tampa exotics, I never see any of these cars.

LOL ( I've heard that before)! Dave we should hang out and then you might see some as well.

TODAY was another crazy day!

Went to St.Pete to skip today and saw the following

Maserati Q
Maserati Gran Turismo
Maserati Spyder
Ferrari 328 (Cadi XLR in Background)
Nissan Skyline GTR-35
Aston Martin V8 Vantage Leaving Wachovia fletcher and dale mabry
And just a little while ago on Dale Mabry across from Arigato'sat the brick office building

Mercedes McLaren SLR silver

A couple that I took pics of.

http://www.talklambo.com/pics/showphoto.php?photo=2996&cat=500

[motohead]

I saw a ton of cars on saturday. Too many to list.

[FLNICK26]

LOL I wonder if I saw the same ones ?

Today Bentley Continental Flying Spur black/tan (i think) outside Applebee's

[FLNICK26]

Yellow lambo with yellow wheels just spotted.

Wait a second, that seems familiar....:lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

[motohead]

Yeah, went out to watch the fight then decided to go to Wiskey north afterwards. Didn't realize it was salsa night there on Saturdays. I think it will be Cheetah Club tomorrow night.

[pdisme]

Yeah, went out to watch the fight then decided to go to Wiskey north afterwards. Didn't realize it was salsa night there on Saturdays.

Hmm, that must be a recent development, I was there a few months ago and it was not at that time.

[motohead]

One of the bouncers said that a lot of places are Latino night on Saturdays now because its the only thing making real money for them right now.

[FLNICK26]

Lol, Probably very true. Us of latino decent know how to party:lol2: :grinning-smiley-003 .

[pdisme]

That seems to be true, Jackson's has a room for Spanish music on Friday and it's always wall to wall, same with Club Skye. Economy got us white boys broke! :lol2:

[FLNICK26]

Silver Bentley Continental GT in front of Barbers Inc. on Dale Mabry

[FLNICK26]

Black Gallardo spotted again passing through Fletcher and Armenia

[FLNICK26]

Black/Black Audi R8 with Black blade at Church today

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[FLNICK26]

Spotted Kurt's (Limey) Diablo yesterday

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[BenNU]

That might be the cleanest car I have ever seen

[FLNICK26]

It is truly stunning in person. It is THE car that got me into exotics. I have a better pic in my photos in the gallery.

[pdisme]

Twin turbo doesn't hurt matters. :lol2:

[FLNICK26]

Twin supercharged doesn't hurt matters. :lol2:

Fixed:grinning-smiley-003

No it doesnt LOL. approx. 800 hp at the crank. 600 hp at the wheels, 0-60 in 2.8 sec. I believe he said.

[pdisme]

Not turbo?! I didn't know that, how are they driven? I should have looked closer, it looked like all the equipment was at the rear when I checked it out at C&C.

[FLNICK26]

H/O I got a pic. still maybe hard to see but here


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