Cos's random encounter thread

[Cos]

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[slinkie]

i like how those treaded van things have license plates

[Freeskier]

Anyone know the Armada Avalanche? Someone into skiing anyways.

Edit: yay me for commenting on the most normal vehicle in that post. Nice spots OP! :thumbsup:

[arian_ma]

Where would one acquire that first vehicle and how much?

[FraserB]

I don't see pictures of an out of proportion F-150:dunno:

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

Siiiick Lotus/Caterham 7. Want one so bad, maybe I will have to import an older one from Japan.

[BlueGoblin]

The first vehicle is a Hagglunds BV-206. They are made in Sweden and are fairly amphibious (they float but are only pushed along by the tracks in water). They usually have a Ford V6 and drive the rear body through a hydraulic connection. They'll do about 55km/h on-road and are used by a number of different armed forces around the world.

There is a place in Yellowknife that deals with them: http://www.arctictracks.com/forsale.html
I don't know what they are asking for them though. I've seen them being sold in Europe in the $60-70,000 range.

[tictactoe2004]

Originally posted by Twin_Cam_Turbo
Siiiick Lotus/Caterham 7. Want one so bad, maybe I will have to import an older one from Japan.

Same here, I saw that exact same 7 on glenmore last week. It's always been my favorite car to drive in my racing simulator and I can't wait to get one in real life.

Here's the Caterham in my sim:

9sJQKGLblho

[J-hop]

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[RY213]

Originally posted by tictactoe2004


Same here, I saw that exact same 7 on glenmore last week. It's always been my favorite car to drive in my racing simulator and I can't wait to get one in real life.

Here's the Caterham in my sim:

9sJQKGLblho

That is a sick setup!!! wow!

[Cos]

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[PD77]

Haha thanks for the pic of the mud tank and the overpass...I had gotten a call about it but now I have something to email around our office :D

[Cos]

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[signal_11]

Originally posted by Twin_Cam_Turbo
Siiiick Lotus/Caterham 7. Want one so bad, maybe I will have to import an older one from Japan.
I visited this shop on Vancouver Island a few weeks ago:
http://www.super7cars.com/about%20us.html
The Hayabusa-powered cars are insane.

They had a car from Calgary in the shop - it looked like the one in the photo above.

[ukr boy]

I know the owner of the F-40! He has around 40 classic cars in his collection!

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[Mar]

Originally posted by ukr boy
I know the owner of the F-40! He has around 40 classic cars in his collection!
Somehow affiliated with the airport? I think I know him through a friend.

[Modelexis]

That white GTR is hot, damn.

[Cos]

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[baygirl]

:thumbsdow to the Fait. I was driving behind one a couple weeks ago, and all I could think was if i rear-ended it, it would be an improvement....

[taemo]

Originally posted by baygirl
:thumbsdow to the Fait. I was driving behind one a couple weeks ago, and all I could think was if i rear-ended it, it would be an improvement....

why, I think they look pretty fun to drive in a city.

btw that fiat had a rental plate, where can I go rent one?

[schocker]

Originally posted by taemo


why, I think they look pretty fun to drive in a city.

btw that fiat had a rental plate, where can I go rent one?
They do look neat. I saw one of those primo whatever ones that were the first wave downtown. Looks like a fun little car to drive, and from the auto show it seems mildly spacious.
Budget lists that they have them.

[beyond_ban]

I would take the Fiat over a mini any day. They look good in black with the sport package. An Abarth would be even sicker.

[CMW403]

I like the hill-billy cadillac.

[Cos]

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[boarderfatty]

Originally posted by Cos
And some more from being in Edmonton/Drayton all week.

First... White STI with Pink front and Green rear rims.
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l183/brendankharris/Spotted%20threads/ed9ca829.jpg



That guy with the STI and multi colored rims is in the business program at the U of A, his dad is a very successful home builder. He has some engine mods, Bride Gias Seats, Takata harnesses, and 5 or so sets of wheels. He also has a nice red MK4 supra with CF hood and gold wheels.

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[tehwegz]

hitler is bach

[Cos]

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[tehwegz]

that mustang looks like a bulldozer, the porsche looks like a toy car, and the pontiac sedan reminds me of why I hate the look of most cars these days.

good spots tho, keep em coming!

[Cody D]

Originally posted by Cos
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l183/brendankharris/Spotted%20threads/4b219a76.jpg

Lose the giant wing and that 964 would be very nice.

[you&me]

Originally posted by Cos

This is what a $100,000 stock truck looks like :eek:
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l183/brendankharris/Spotted%20threads/8a0ea638.jpg


No it's not. That's not even a diesel...

[Cos]

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[you&me]

Originally posted by Cos


huh.... the guy said it was a fully loaded 3500HD Allison. Online they retail for over $100,000.

My mistake, as you can tell it was cold as hell so I didnt investigate too much.

I built it online just before I posted to make sure, and a 3500HD Diesel/Allison Denali comes to just over $65k... To be fair, there is a "price adjustment" of $11k

A guy driving a big truck not being completely honest? Say it aint so... :D

[Cos]

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[ddduke]

The pricing on that truck has to be different in the dealership. I was pricing 2500 gmc and chevs with leather and some options and just those were coming out to 61-64 at the dealer. This is was more truck then what I was looking at.

Also, how do you know it's not diesel? Is it because it has no badges? Because I can't see anything else.

[GotRice?]

Originally posted by Cos
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l183/brendankharris/Spotted%20threads/011fdd5f.jpg



Is this in Brooks?

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[Tilly]

I spotted this on canadatrader. Unfortunately, it is also an auto, and imported from Japan.


Originally posted by Cody D


Lose the giant wing and that 964 would be very nice.

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[xnvy]

Nice spots Cos! That Fiat looks so sweet but the wood seats look so uncomfortable.

[bluedragon]

that fiat is in front of the resturant in san fan

called the mona lisa

[Cos]

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[master hec0]

i saw that ugly caravanamino:dunno: last year still makes me wonder.

[Cos]

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[4DoorGTZ]

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z455/thecosworth/Spotted/006.jpg

This one, classic.
In line at Timmies in Brooks across from the Husky in the Lakeview Estates (hotel) parking lot. I'd recognize those well installed parking lot lights anywhere (no they're not hit, their footings are sinking)

Escalade on "bling" rims with a goddamn FARM sticker on the plate. I need a FARM sticker on my CTS-V.

[chkolny541]

:drool: :drool:

[Cos]

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[Euro_Trash]

Originally posted by Cos
Found a couple more:

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z455/thecosworth/2011-12-10110303.jpg



Definitely not my first choice of vehicle for the zombie apocalypse

[xnvy]

Originally posted by Euro_Trash


Definitely not my first choice of vehicle for the zombie apocalypse Not even bulletproof. :banghead:

[Lubu]

Originally posted by xnvy
Not even bulletproof. :banghead:

Even worst, it's a Jeep, it will probably break down leaving you surrounded by Zombies :D

[e31]

Originally posted by 4DoorGTZ

Escalade on "bling" rims with a goddamn FARM sticker on the plate. I need a FARM sticker on my CTS-V. [/B]


This is how you tell good (successful) farmers from the rest. Unsurprisingly my Uncle has got an Escalade with farm plates as well. When his Lotus 7 kit-car is complete I'd imagine it will too.

[boarderfatty]

Originally posted by e31



This is how you tell good (successful) farmers from the rest. Unsurprisingly my Uncle has got an Escalade with farm plates as well. When his Lotus 7 kit-car is complete I'd imagine it will too.

I wouldn't necessarily say successful, could also be retired guys hobby farming and were previously successful.

I look at a relative of mine, He was a very successful wall street banker, retired at 45 bought approx 12,000 acres about 45 min east of Regina. his one neighbor was a retired lottery winner, another was a retired VP for a large fertilizer company. These guys made money farming, but thats not what they were there for, They made their money before farming.

[Cos]

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[ddduke]

What are we looking for in the picture of the grey gmc? The roof? or am I missing something.

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[Lubu]

Originally posted by e31



This is how you tell good (successful) farmers from the rest. Unsurprisingly my Uncle has got an Escalade with farm plates as well. When his Lotus 7 kit-car is complete I'd imagine it will too.

Is there any special advantage by using a Farm plate? Just curious why there is a special plate for Farmers.

[Cos]

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[Darell_n]

Farm plates were only for work vehicles 10-15 yrs ago. We were not allowed to put farm plates on our Durago 4x4 SUV when it was new. So either the rules have changed or they are defrauding the system.

[Cos]

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[SKR]

Farm plates allow you to burn marked gas or diesel, at a discount of 9 and 15 cents per liter respectively. The fuel is marked with a red or purple dye. To qualify for the benefit, you must be actively farming, be in control and have ownership of the farm and its assets, and your gross annual farm revenue is over $10,000, or over $5000 if your only other significant sources of income are Canada Pension Plan or Old Age Security.

Marked fuel can be used in machinery, trucks used to transport the farm's products or supplies, trucks used to transport the farmer or farmer's dependents for personal use, and machinery used for custom farming.

Marked fuel cannot be used in machinery or trucks used for non-farming business purposes, transport of farm materials not owned by the farmer that owns the truck, or trucks owned by a farm corporation but used for shareholder's personal use.

Cars, minivans, motorhomes or licensed recreational vehicles (such as motorcycles) cannot use farm plates.

http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/general/progserv.nsf/all/pgmsrv9/$file/affb-factsheet.pdf?OpenElement

There are many ways that the Escalade could be legit. Maybe the farmer's wife has a second job in town, or they use it to take the kids to school.

[Cos]

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[K3RMiTdot]

^ props to him for actually being parked properly

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[xnvy]

Nice pic of the Ferrari. I see you went to Las Vegas; I'm going there next summer, any suggestions(preferably car related)? Sorry for OT lol.

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[codetrap]

Spotted these in Kelowna....

http://www.drakesbritishmotors.com/keepers/images/roadster01.jpg
http://www.drakesbritishmotors.com/keepers/images/1957_jaguar_xk140_thumb.jpg
http://www.drakesbritishmotors.com/keepers/images/1968_lotus_7.jpg

I kinda like this one.. thought about buying it.
http://www.drakesbritishmotors.com/forsale/images/541.jpg

[b.rock1]

Originally posted by Cos
A couple more from walking around in our neighborhood. Some pimp area's.

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z455/thecosworth/IMG_20111231_153947.jpg


i've seen both these cars before, and i have definitely seen the evo at U of C; does it have a license plate reading "DNTHATE"?

i have also witnessed the STI driving like a total idiot on southbound deerfoot around 130th ave/cranston.

[Cos]

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[dannie]

Sorry Cos, I know this is a little late... But,

Farm plates are registered yearly, just like a normal plate. The difference is cost. A farmer can haul a larger amount of weight on their truck for a minimal cost, opposed to registering a commercial vehicle, which can cost between $200-$5000 a year. To get a farm plate (as the guy below, quoted), you are required to be approved by Alberta Agriculture. Once they approve your eligibility, the information gets transferred to Registries where your eligibility is added. You are required to provide documentation to Agriculture every year to keep the attribute.

To the guy who stated his SUV couldn't be registered, if it is considered a "mini-van" on your registration, it would not be a vehicle that can have the Farm Plate. That, or your accreditation with Agriculture may not have been put through.




Originally posted by SKR
Farm plates allow you to burn marked gas or diesel, at a discount of 9 and 15 cents per liter respectively. The fuel is marked with a red or purple dye. To qualify for the benefit, you must be actively farming, be in control and have ownership of the farm and its assets, and your gross annual farm revenue is over $10,000, or over $5000 if your only other significant sources of income are Canada Pension Plan or Old Age Security.

Marked fuel can be used in machinery, trucks used to transport the farm's products or supplies, trucks used to transport the farmer or farmer's dependents for personal use, and machinery used for custom farming.

Marked fuel cannot be used in machinery or trucks used for non-farming business purposes, transport of farm materials not owned by the farmer that owns the truck, or trucks owned by a farm corporation but used for shareholder's personal use.

Cars, minivans, motorhomes or licensed recreational vehicles (such as motorcycles) cannot use farm plates.

http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/general/progserv.nsf/all/pgmsrv9/$file/affb-factsheet.pdf?OpenElement

There are many ways that the Escalade could be legit. Maybe the farmer's wife has a second job in town, or they use it to take the kids to school.

[arian_ma]

Originally posted by Cos


Yep that is the one. That is a long way south for that STI as I live in Panorama.
If I am not mistaken, those cars belong to the owners of Shawarma Knights on 14st and 16ave

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[4runneron36s]

Nice truck, wish mine was as clean as that.



Originally posted by Cos

Sick old T100.
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z455/thecosworth/IMG_20120217_165253.jpg
[/B]

Not to be a stickler, but that's a plain ole Toyota pickup (or Hilux if you like). T100s came out in the early 90s, Tacos in 96.

[Orbie]

Haha, that picture you took of the GT-R with Ryan in the back is hilarious. He looks so smug, I'm going to have to ask him about that car next time I head down there, had no idea there were 900hp GT-R's running around in Calgary.

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[ddduke]

My buddy has a figaro sitting in his shop. Such cool looking cars, good spot.

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[topsecret]

Originally posted by Cos
^^ what is it? Granted I didnt look into it much but it had japanese (i think) stickers on the windows and was RHD.


Its a Nissan!

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[Hallowed_point]

Originally posted by Cos
Saw this guy on the weekend. Sorry for the shitty quality tried to be fast. Best part was he was rocking out to something so sometimes you saw elmo just fucking head smashing.

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z455/thecosworth/IMG_20120310_155059.jpg

Pretty cool..but kinda creepy!! Well I guess you wouldn't have to worry about other drivers not seeing you!

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[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

Cos ive seen both those trucks around Country hills, that black Duramax is really nice but I would rather a stock 3/4 Ton Denali. I saw that stupid lifted one on Saturday, it didnt look very well modified and the drivers was ripping around like a douche.

[xnvy]

lol WTF... it looks like he mounted his own set of traffic lights on the truck. :nut:

[ddduke]

I'm a total truck guy and that lifted one is just retarded, it doesn't even look good because it's just vertical, doesn't even have any nice poke, just looks tall and skinny.

I also noticed you purchased a nexus with the otter case, nice choice, I got the exact same setup.

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[dirtsniffer]

you think it's fake? or you think it's at the airport?

Either way, not a zr-1.

[npham]

That Black GTR was at Centron Park(work in the building that's in the background) today as well. The ADV.1's are so sick on that car. Not sure which company the guy works for, but I don't think the one I'm at.

Are you in the Stantec building? Or the Global Raymac, DPH Focus, Vista Projects one? I would assume the former.

[Hallowed_point]

Originally posted by Cos
I am all for big trucks... but really?

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z455/thecosworth/IMG_20120327_152940.jpg

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z455/thecosworth/IMG_20120327_153011.jpg

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z455/thecosworth/IMG_20120327_153028.jpg

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z455/thecosworth/IMG_20120327_152952.jpg

Gee, that Chev sure looks like the one driven by the micro penis douche who was an inch behind my bumper on Glenmore yesterday..:whipped: :guns: Yeah I'm sure you need the fast lane bud! :facepalm: I really have to laugh at truck owners that try and intimidate people..downshift into 2nd..cya :rofl: ok rant over! :D

[xnvy]

Originally posted by dirtsniffer
you think it's fake? or you think it's at the airport?

Either way, not a zr-1. Not a corvette guy so... what gives it away? Is it the massive bump in the hood? :dunno:

[arian_ma]

I don't think ZR1's came in drop top

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[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

Yep thats a base Corvette.