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Title: Top Gear
Post by: Jay on 29 January 2012, 19:12
anyone watching it tonight?
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Post by: bobbarley on 29 January 2012, 19:13
Yes
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Post by: richw911 on 29 January 2012, 19:13
Will be now thanks.  :smiley:
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Post by: johnnyvr6 on 29 January 2012, 19:14
has pinochio got a wooden one lol
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Post by: Agreeable Slick on 29 January 2012, 19:37
Nope. same shyte.
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Post by: tweed on 29 January 2012, 19:45
Lamborghini aventador, mclaren mp4 12c and noble m600

Why wouldn't you watch that???
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 29 January 2012, 19:47
I will be watching  :cool:
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 29 January 2012, 20:22
missed the first 15 mins :(
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Post by: Sam on 29 January 2012, 20:24
missed the first 15 mins :(

Nothing happened
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 29 January 2012, 20:26
did jeremy just compare a lambo to a golf there?  :wink: :cool: :grin:
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Post by: Diamond Hell on 29 January 2012, 20:33
Making I chuckle.  This is a lot better than the last 'special'.

The supercar thing should have BEEN the last special.  :grin:
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Post by: Horney on 29 January 2012, 21:02
Proper Top Gear, loved it. Agree with DH this SHOULD have been the crimbo special.

Nick
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Post by: dubber36 on 29 January 2012, 21:03
Brilliant. TG at it's best
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Post by: Steve_PD on 29 January 2012, 21:05
Agree with Nick :cool: hopefully next weeks maintains the same. . .
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Jay on 29 January 2012, 21:12
not bad, but I did fall asleep on the sofa towards the end :grin:
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Post by: Wayne on 29 January 2012, 21:22
That was one of the best episodes I have seen in a long time, excellent :afro:
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 29 January 2012, 21:35
Loved it  :cool:
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Post by: Rhyso on 30 January 2012, 08:47
That was one of the best episodes I have seen in a long time, excellent :afro:

+1 - a welcome return to form

The Lambo spitting flames  :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :cool: :cool:

And how hot were those carbon brakes?  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: raptorSE on 30 January 2012, 09:12
Love the Lambo. Hammond and the recovery driver had me in stitches lol  :grin:
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Post by: mumbles on 30 January 2012, 13:08
Great episode, loved the sound of that lambo and seeing it spit flames!  :cool:
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Post by: Organisys on 30 January 2012, 13:10
Actual Sports car content shocker.  :wink:

Downhill from here on then....   :undecided:
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Post by: kittie on 30 January 2012, 15:28
I wasn't particularly looking forward to it after ending up turning the India special off (couldn't stand to continue watching it).

But I must say I really enjoyed it, they'd got the balance of humour and cars right I thought.

Still fast forwarded through the stupid star in the car bit.
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Post by: stu646 on 30 January 2012, 16:22
Hated the Indian Special but loved last night, was a great way to start the series.

That Will.I.Am guy seemed nice enough but dead boring. The car he designed look horrid too.

Loved James May face when he tried to talk to the lady park warden.

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Post by: Jack3559 on 30 January 2012, 17:04
Hated the Indian Special but loved last night, was a great way to start the series.

That Will.I.Am guy seemed nice enough but dead boring. The car he designed look horrid too.

Loved James May face when he tried to talk to the lady park warden.



I liked William's car, not as something that I'd like to be seen in... but in the same way I like Aston Martin Lagondas, DeLoreans and Scirocco2s.

Maybe I just feel sorry for them?
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Post by: Mouse.19 on 30 January 2012, 17:12
I misssed it  :angry:

I PLAYER it is!!
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Post by: scarr89 on 30 January 2012, 17:25
I didn't like how JC stood there at the end and was making jokes about looking smug cause he beat RH, JM is always a walk over, did you see that Lambo! That lambo compared the M600 is so different, I beat Hammond had a tougher time trying to get that thing round corners... especially with the non flappy paddle!
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Post by: luke on 30 January 2012, 17:40
Noble factory is literally 2 roads away from me, well it was, I think they've moved as they kept getting broken into, well it is Barwell after all..
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Post by: scott64 on 30 January 2012, 18:01
i thought it was a good show  :cool: after the sh*t india/xmas programme :sick:
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Post by: X01X on 30 January 2012, 18:37
Topgear USA is the best lol.

Better cars, better challanges and better presenters  :evil:
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Post by: houston on 30 January 2012, 22:07
Topgear USA is the best lol.

Better cars, better challanges and better presenters  :evil:
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I thought it would be crap, but luckily the first one is saw was the gt2rs gettin drifted round Californias streets, brilliant camera work, looks more like a movie.

And agree with what others said, best top gear there's been for a while, and anyone else think will.i.ams car looked like a chavved up audi quattro?



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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 31 January 2012, 11:32
Bollocks I totally forgot about it, what day is the repeat? My internet connection is currently too sh!te to watch it on the iplayer.

Top Gear USA is fvcking dire.
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Jack3559 on 31 January 2012, 12:46
nuts I totally forgot about it, what day is the repeat? My internet connection is currently too sh!te to watch it on the iplayer.

Top Gear USA is fvcking dire.

Agreed. Overly enthusiastic, arrogant yanks.

But then again, not much can be said for the presenters of the UK one either...
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Post by: raptorSE on 31 January 2012, 14:30
Topgear USA is the best lol.

Better cars, better challanges and better presenters  :evil:

Top gear USA is sh!te
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Post by: stainesy on 31 January 2012, 14:44
That topgear USA is total sh!t. They use the same gaggs they say in the uk one but the gaggs only work with a dry British sence of humar. So sound totaly stupid when they copy them.
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: s-l-i-x on 05 February 2012, 21:33
Well tonights episode was pretty gash....  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 05 February 2012, 21:34
chinese stig was hilarious!
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Post by: bobotheclown on 05 February 2012, 21:47
The china segment was interesting and probably will come true though more like designed in uk assembled I'm china like apple products
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Post by: bobbarley on 05 February 2012, 21:49
I was entertained enough  :smiley:
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Post by: tweed on 05 February 2012, 21:57
chinese stig was hilarious!


Yeah man! I laughed  :grin: :grin:
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Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 05 February 2012, 22:40
I'v seen better.. But i still enjoyed it.. Should of called him Bruce Stig  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Roverdose on 05 February 2012, 22:42
Hate Hate Hate Hate the Rover MG, TRAVESTY!
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: stealthwolf on 06 February 2012, 01:06
Do TG/BBC just use soundtracks all the time? For a few seasons they used the Fight Club soundtrack and this season (and I think the last one too) they used the Tron Legacy soundtrack.
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: snifferdog on 06 February 2012, 03:36
Hate Hate Hate Hate the Rover MG, TRAVESTY!

Why's that? They're great to drive. Designed and engineered in Britain. Good looking and taking the btcc by storm this year too.

I dont see why people are so critical of them, is its because they are Chinese owned now?
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: dubber36 on 06 February 2012, 08:07
Great to drive? - Compared to what?
Designed and engineered in Britain? - We have historically been shiit at building cars.
Good looking? - Looks are subjective.
BTTC? - Don't expect the 888 prepared cars to be anything like the road cars.

As they said on TG last night, to two "new" models are based on cars that are over 10 years old. The game has moved on since then. A lot.
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Post by: rob.043 on 06 February 2012, 09:09
I was pretty amused by last nights antics. I now have a tad more respect for American racing, Matt Le Friends has gone up in my estimation, and Im now sure i dont want to live in China. Some of the Jeremy's comments about their safety tests, regulations etc were pretty funny!
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Post by: Horney on 06 February 2012, 09:11
Enjoyed it hugely, best series for a long time so far. Hope they keep it up. Funny, but not forced, informative, fast cars sideways, james may kicked in the plums. Ticked all the boxes.

Nick
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: raptorSE on 06 February 2012, 09:22
I enjoyed the chinese bit  :cool:
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: DubFan on 06 February 2012, 10:52
I was pretty amused by last nights antics. I now have a tad more respect for American racing, Matt Le Friends has gone up in my estimation, and Im now sure i dont want to live in China. Some of the Jeremy's comments about their safety tests, regulations etc were pretty funny!
Agreed.
Good episode.
The funniest bit was when Clarkson and May were bouncing down the street in the red 3 wheeler with 12bhp. Has us in fits of laughter, reminding me of the Peel P1 episode. And then they said it was made in 2003/04!
I think the Chinese "Attack Stig" was bit overdone, in the same was that Family Guy elongates a joke to the point that it's no longer funny.
But otherwise good.
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Roverdose on 06 February 2012, 11:28
Hate Hate Hate Hate the Rover MG, TRAVESTY!

Why's that? They're great to drive. Designed and engineered in Britain. Good looking and taking the btcc by storm this year too.

I dont see why people are so critical of them, is its because they are Chinese owned now?


because they are in no way shape or form designed or engineered in britain. It's well documented that they lied about it. Also did you know that MG no longer stands for Morris garage, no, it stands now for Modern Gentleman. Therefore NOT and MG. They should paint them all yellow!
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Post by: snifferdog on 06 February 2012, 11:34
What do you mean about modern gentlemen? Where did you hear that?  :grin:
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Roverdose on 06 February 2012, 11:45
on the SAIC website when they started knocking out the LE 500, its a joke. A stain on the face of the motor trade. I feel quite passionatly about the whole situation. Their just masda copies. I wish the indians had bought it instead, just look at jaguar, think of what could've been, Their attempts are just shocking! But then again im bias as i hate china! I won't comment any more on the subject as i'll say something that could land me in court lol

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1028119_mg-is-now-modern-gentleman

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/01/10/mg-now-known-as-modern-gentleman/

http://www.chinabusinessservices.com/blog/?p=460

Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: snifferdog on 06 February 2012, 11:48
Fair enough, I think I would be fighting a losing battle in defending them on a VW forum anyway.

Im off to have my second look at one in about an hour anyway  :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed: :grin:
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Post by: Roverdose on 06 February 2012, 11:50
lol sorry, wasn't having a go, i'm a tad patriotic and believe in British engineering. i get quite vocal sometimes.  :cool:
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Organisys on 06 February 2012, 12:04
Hmmm.

History of Motorsport content (Nascar)

Analysis (sort of) of car industry (China)

General point less d1cking about...kept to a minimum.

So far so good.
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: snifferdog on 06 February 2012, 12:05
Ive actually really enjoyed the last two episodes!! I hope it carries on like this.
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Post by: Seanl on 06 February 2012, 13:44
I enjoyed it too. Thought Matt LeBlanc was dull as dishwater though! Frickin yanks, how are they up near the top of the leaderboard, that cant happen, the topgear test track has corners!  :grin:
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Jay on 06 February 2012, 13:52
Forgot about it totally until I saw tophers FB status and by then I had something else on I wanted to watch. Doh!

Will have to be an iPlayer jobbie again.
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: richw911 on 12 February 2012, 20:04
On now

VXR anyone  :laugh:
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Post by: JC on 12 February 2012, 20:06
on record, haz quests  :rolleyes:
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Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 12 February 2012, 20:17
on the SAIC website when they started knocking out the LE 500, its a joke. A stain on the face of the motor trade. I feel quite passionatly about the whole situation. Their just masda copies. I wish the indians had bought it instead, just look at jaguar, think of what could've been, Their attempts are just shocking! But then again im bias as i hate china! I won't comment any more on the subject as i'll say something that could land me in court lol

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1028119_mg-is-now-modern-gentleman

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/01/10/mg-now-known-as-modern-gentleman/

http://www.chinabusinessservices.com/blog/?p=460




I wonder how many of the items you bought for your home are "made in China". Yet you still bought them.

So why not a car?

Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: JC on 12 February 2012, 20:29
VXR anyone  :laugh:

special edition VXR actually  :rolleyes:

202 bhp in a roller skate  :evil:

that doesnt understeer, best handling hot hatch infact,  haters arent going to be happy  :grin: :laugh:
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Post by: richw911 on 12 February 2012, 20:30
VXR anyone  :laugh:

special edition VXR actually  :rolleyes:

202 bhp in a roller skate  :evil:

that doesnt understeer, best handling hot hatch infact,  haters arent going to be happy  :grin: :laugh:

 :grin:
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Post by: Steve_PD on 12 February 2012, 20:31
VXR anyone  :laugh:

special edition VXR actually  :rolleyes:

202 bhp in a roller skate  :evil:

that doesnt understeer, best handling hot hatch infact,  haters arent going to be happy  :grin: :laugh:

I like it :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: JC on 12 February 2012, 20:36
that things been abused, 35k on it already, will be on its 3rd clutch, 4th g/box and 6th set of brakes  :grin:

and heres one for you steve, discrete black one  :laugh:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201202440416533/sort/priceasc/usedcars/make/vauxhall/radius/1500/postcode/ox106ns/page/6/keywords/nurburgring?logcode=p
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Steve_PD on 12 February 2012, 20:39
don't like it in black..
And the list of faults seem to suit my style of cars............ :lipsrsealed: :laugh:
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Post by: richw911 on 12 February 2012, 20:40
don't like it in black..
And the list of faults seem to suit my style of cars............ :lipsrsealed: :laugh:

Will feel like home then  :grin:
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Post by: JC on 12 February 2012, 20:41
don't like it in black..
And the list of faults seem to suit my style of cars............ :lipsrsealed: :laugh:

Will feel like home then  :grin:

and if not the petrol station will  :grin:
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: richw911 on 12 February 2012, 20:42
don't like it in black..
And the list of faults seem to suit my style of cars............ :lipsrsealed: :laugh:

Will feel like home then  :grin:

and if not the petrol station will  :grin:

 :laugh: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: JC on 12 February 2012, 20:46
don't like it in black..
And the list of faults seem to suit my style of cars............ :lipsrsealed: :laugh:

Will feel like home then  :grin:

and if not the petrol station will  :grin:

 :laugh: :grin: :grin:

or perhaps not

Overview Vehicle Summary Performance & Economy Dimensions Interior/Exterior Safety
Fuel consumption (urban)    27.7 mpg
Fuel consumption (extra urban)46.3 mpg
Fuel consumption (combined)    37.2 mpg

 :shocked:
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: richw911 on 12 February 2012, 20:47
don't like it in black..
And the list of faults seem to suit my style of cars............ :lipsrsealed: :laugh:

Will feel like home then  :grin:

and if not the petrol station will  :grin:

 :laugh: :grin: :grin:

or perhaps not

Overview Vehicle Summary Performance & Economy Dimensions Interior/Exterior Safety
Fuel consumption (urban)    27.7 mpg
Fuel consumption (extra urban)46.3 mpg
Fuel consumption (combined)    37.2 mpg

 :shocked:

 :shocked:
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Horney on 12 February 2012, 21:08
(http://obsoletegamer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Worst-Episode-Ever.jpg)
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Post by: RandomJord on 12 February 2012, 21:09
Agreed
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Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 12 February 2012, 21:11
yep back to the titting about
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Post by: CM690 on 12 February 2012, 21:17
I'm a huge Top Gear fan and must admit I do normally love the 'titting about' they often do but tonights episode was just.... dreadful well the main feature of it was anyway. Was clearly not funny at all :P Having said that I think Clarkson did a decent job with the car chase :grin: Hammond on the hand.... :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: bobbarley on 12 February 2012, 21:25
I really enjoyed it  :undecided:
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: VW BUSH on 12 February 2012, 21:30
Best bit was 10 seconds of Bella lugosi's dead by Bauhaus during the Vauxhall Nova bit
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Post by: MK3GTI_16Valve on 12 February 2012, 22:13
Corsa looked class and they lost the plot again after that..had a few giggles but still...had high hopes after episode 1 but let down again...the scripted aspect even with the director was cringe


Brian
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Wayne on 12 February 2012, 23:45
special edition VXR actually  :rolleyes:

202 bhp in a roller skate  :evil:

that doesnt understeer, best handling hot hatch infact,  haters arent going to be happy  :grin: :laugh:

Very strong view, I think you can get cars that handle as well if not better plus still have a ride left, also it might be the best Corsa ever but £22k  :shocked: plus no matter what happens your going to look a complete dick driving it.

It is the kind of car you need to be or look about 18.

Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Thom89 on 13 February 2012, 00:15
Best bit was 10 seconds of Bella lugosi's dead by Bauhaus during the Vauxhall Nova bit

God, it must have been bad, if that was the best bit!

Thom
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: raptorSE on 13 February 2012, 08:16
VXR Corsa was smart not sure if I would spunk 22k on one though
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 13 February 2012, 10:16
Poor show on the whole, as it was recorded I even skipped some of the boring waffle during the stunt driving feature.  :sad:
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Mr GTD on 13 February 2012, 10:19
+1 wasn't great last night :sad:
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: DubFan on 13 February 2012, 11:00
The Corsa/Panda review at the beginning was probably the best bit. Nice to see something about cars that are affordable for normal people.
I'd agree on the price/image of the Corsa though, for £22k you'd want something with a bit more class. You're certainly into Golf GTI territory there.

The star in the reasonably priced car was ok, but Clarkson went a little too far with the gushing.

The stunt car chase.... I feel sorry for Ray Winston. The best bit was when they showed the final version that had been edited by someone who knew what they were doing.
I too was tempted to skip through some of this weeks show.

And during the "news", Clarkson saying he would shoot people in the head... just to prove the point that he can say what he wants and a give an opinion.

They did so well with the first 2 episodes.
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Jay on 13 February 2012, 14:51
I forgot to watch again and still haven't watched the previous weeks episode. Sounds like I'm not missing much :undecided:
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: tigerj360 on 13 February 2012, 16:41
I thought it was quite funny! The fake russian accents, hilarious stunt video cut and the obviously scripted parts.

Admitedly its not much of a car show anymore but its still entertaining and I really like it  :smiley:
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: shepgti on 13 February 2012, 16:45
give it 6 months and the dealers will be begging to get rid of the corsa nurburgs sub 16k
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Thom89 on 13 February 2012, 18:10
A change of format is desperately needed, its boring and predictable, and greedy in a way that the program only lets the 3 of them actually do anything... The Stig is kept at arms length, as is any other input from anyone else, ie, no other guest presenters, ever!
Shouldn't be too long now, before the BBC kill it off... its no longer a "Great" program

Thom
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: RandomJord on 13 February 2012, 21:26
A change of format is desperately needed, its boring and predictable, and greedy in a way that the program only lets the 3 of them actually do anything... The Stig is kept at arms length, as is any other input from anyone else, ie, no other guest presenters, ever!
Shouldn't be too long now, before the BBC kill it off... its no longer a "Great" program

Thom

Why would it need guest presenters? i dont see ant n dec standing in for harry hill ever? or Lady Gaga getting in on Jeremy kyle
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Jord_GTI on 13 February 2012, 21:42
A change of format is desperately needed, its boring and predictable, and greedy in a way that the program only lets the 3 of them actually do anything... The Stig is kept at arms length, as is any other input from anyone else, ie, no other guest presenters, ever!
Shouldn't be too long now, before the BBC kill it off... its no longer a "Great" program

Thom

Speak for yourself.
As BBC 2's top programme I doubt they'll 'kill it off'.

http://www.barb.co.uk/report/weekly-top-programmes-overview?


Over 2 million more viewers than the programme in second place.
Looks like Top Gear is here to stay  :cool:
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Thom89 on 13 February 2012, 21:54
A change of format is desperately needed, its boring and predictable, and greedy in a way that the program only lets the 3 of them actually do anything... The Stig is kept at arms length, as is any other input from anyone else, ie, no other guest presenters, ever!
Shouldn't be too long now, before the BBC kill it off... its no longer a "Great" program

Thom

Speak for yourself.
As BBC 2's top programme I doubt they'll 'kill it off'.

http://www.barb.co.uk/report/weekly-top-programmes-overview?


Over 2 million more viewers than the programme in second place.
Looks like Top Gear is here to stay  :cool:


I wouldn't bank on it, the BBC are renowned for doing hatchet jobs on big budget programs. In the past, various programs have made the jump to ITV, or other stations, only to be abandoned after a few runs. And also in some instances, the likes of ITV have bought the rights to a show, then soon after, it falls out of favor with the viewing public... nothing is safe!

Thom
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 13 February 2012, 22:33
Well i'd be gutted it they axed the show! It's the only program on TV i really enjoy watching, even if there are a few not so good episodes!

I vote Top Gear to stay!   :cool:
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Thom89 on 13 February 2012, 23:38
Well i'd be gutted it they axed the show! It's the only program on TV i really enjoy watching, even if there are a few not so good episodes!

I vote Top Gear to stay!   :cool:

Don't get me wrong, I'd be gutted too, its a great show, but atm its stuck in a rut... there seems to have been zero change to the format, for what, ten years now. It may well draw in millions of pounds, and have millions of viewers all over the world, but it remains one of the BBC's most expensive programs to produce, if the budget gets cut, what will happen then?

Thom
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Organisys on 14 February 2012, 12:31
All it will take for it to get axed is for Clarkson to finnaly get too big for his boots and have a bust up with BBC producers. (Usually happens over money).

Watch this space.

 :smiley:
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: JulesS3 on 14 February 2012, 12:33
Seeing as clarkson basically owns it, and seeing as it is their biggest show by far (nothing that big has ever been axed) i very much doubt its going anywhere.

Clarkson has more control in the BBC via topgear than you realise.
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Organisys on 15 February 2012, 12:09
I agree, except Jonathan Ross got axed. OK the scapegoat of a reason was the live slip up, which in theory couldn't happen on top gear, but the reality was he was getting paid too much and the BBC had had enough.
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Kerrse on 15 February 2012, 12:47
I thought the episode was funny not sure why everyone is moaning so much  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 15 February 2012, 12:58
Dull.
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Dolly on 15 February 2012, 19:29
it might be good if the cut the budget get them doing challenges in sh!tters and do a few more down to earth car bits and pieces
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: jockgti on 16 February 2012, 07:18
just get rid of hammond then it'll be fine
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Khare on 16 February 2012, 11:44
Top gear do need to use a new format, it seems like they make 1 great episode followed by a handful of dull, boring and predictable ones. They've simply run out of ideas now.
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: mcgee9t2 on 16 February 2012, 12:57
just read in the paper this weeks show they are driving up a mountain in some modified scooters.

could be funny :D
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 16 February 2012, 13:05
Sounds interesting.... Not  :lipsrsealed:

 :grin:
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: mcgee9t2 on 16 February 2012, 13:08
have a feeling it said mobility scooters actually, but already thrown the paper in the bin so is now covered in all sorts of rubish so i dont fancy going to check, we will just have to wait :D
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Jay on 16 February 2012, 13:17
watched the second episode and it was funny, going to watch the 3rd this evening to see what all this fuss is about.
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: DubFan on 16 February 2012, 14:31
I doubt they would axe it, because A) it's too popular, B) it's worth a lot of money in licencing (both programme format to other channels worldwide and in merchandising) and C) because they axed it before, only for Channel5 to snap up the presenters and production team and produce a car programme while the BBC had no competition.
They would think twice about making that mistake again (although they might not have learnt).

Jonathan Ross wasn't technically axed. His contract ended and because of the controversy and his huge fee, the BBC decided not to renew his contract.
Clarkson isn't paid as much as Ross.

The TG budget has already been cut, that's why the series' are only 6 episodes now. They decided they would rather continue with the same size budget per episode but fewer episodes per series, than have more episodes with less spent on each.
Granted I think it does need a review of how it's spending the money, more stuff shot in the UK (eg: you don't need to go to Italy to film 3 hot hatches, there are some great roads in the UK) and so on.
And yes after 10 years it does need a little refresh, but what would you do to do that, whilst still keeping the bits everyone loves?
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Roverdose on 19 February 2012, 19:44
put more cars in it for a start, focus less on the presenters and more on the motors, each program used to be rammed with loads of different topics, now its the same layout every time, 1 car test, 1 stupid challenge and the studio bollox, im looking forward to being utterly dissapointed tonight, honestly don't know hwy i still watch it. Still have that glimmer of hope inside me that it might be a gem. but honestly haven't enjoyed one properly since they bought ex army machines and ripped those houses down. soooo funny!
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: richw911 on 19 February 2012, 20:37
Ferrari / BMW 1 series anyone?
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: scottv6 on 19 February 2012, 21:12
the end was sooo funny with the benton sketch lmao
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 19 February 2012, 21:23
Fenton!

 :rolleyes:

Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: scottv6 on 19 February 2012, 21:28
wasnt the 1 on youtube with the dog benton?
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 19 February 2012, 21:30
wasnt the 1 on youtube with the dog benton?


No.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmpONxJ7JSw

Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: scottv6 on 19 February 2012, 21:35
 :embarassed:
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Jay on 19 February 2012, 22:55
F@ck sake!!!!!1!!1!!!!!!one!!!!

Forgot about it again! still need to watch last week and this week.
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Thom89 on 19 February 2012, 23:34
wasnt the 1 on youtube with the dog benton?


No.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmpONxJ7JSw



Going to stick my neck out here, I believe that when the video first appeared, it was widely reported for the first week or so, that the dogs name was Benton! after all, how would the guy shooting the video know what the dogs actual name was! I bet the video was uploaded to You tube long before the owner caught his naughty dog :grin: :grin:

Thom
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 19 February 2012, 23:51
What ever the name is Fenton/Benton... It's fecking funny  :laugh:

And it made me LOL on Top Gear also.

Nice one TG  :cool:
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: luke on 20 February 2012, 10:00
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJm9E79zTRE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJm9E79zTRE)
 :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 20 February 2012, 10:10

..how would the guy shooting the video know what the dogs actual name was! I
Thom


Maybe it was just me, or my Batfink like hearing, but they guy shouting "FENTON!" kinda gave the game away don't cha think?

 :grin:



Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Guy on 20 February 2012, 10:24
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Prxss6wcYQU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Prxss6wcYQU)
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: kittie on 20 February 2012, 13:13
I enjoyed the latest ep, can anyone tell me why often on TG the lights on cars seem to be flashing? In the snowy bit in this ep both the front and rear lights on both cars appeared to be flashing on the slow motion sequences, why does that occur?
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Khare on 20 February 2012, 13:24
I enjoyed the latest ep, can anyone tell me why often on TG the lights on cars seem to be flashing? In the snowy bit in this ep both the front and rear lights on both cars appeared to be flashing on the slow motion sequences, why does that occur?

Quote
Some LED displays are multiplexed which means they are flashing on and off in a way that is not discernible to the naked eye and produces no visible flicker. However when the LEDs are viewed on TV they aren't in sync with the TV frame rate and as a result appear to flicker. It's like watching wagon wheels on an old western movie, the wheels appear to go backwards or forwards depending on how they sync with the 24 frames a second rate of the film, it's the same with the flicker of multiplexed LEDs and 25/30 frames a second TV pictures.
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: JulesS3 on 20 February 2012, 14:39
I liked how clarkson took a dig at the india special, at least they know they did bad!
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: kittie on 21 February 2012, 15:16
I enjoyed the latest ep, can anyone tell me why often on TG the lights on cars seem to be flashing? In the snowy bit in this ep both the front and rear lights on both cars appeared to be flashing on the slow motion sequences, why does that occur?

Quote
Some LED displays are multiplexed which means they are flashing on and off in a way that is not discernible to the naked eye and produces no visible flicker. However when the LEDs are viewed on TV they aren't in sync with the TV frame rate and as a result appear to flicker. It's like watching wagon wheels on an old western movie, the wheels appear to go backwards or forwards depending on how they sync with the 24 frames a second rate of the film, it's the same with the flicker of multiplexed LEDs and 25/30 frames a second TV pictures.

Ahh I see, I didn't realise some LEDs did that, cool thanks
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: richw911 on 26 February 2012, 20:00
Saab feature tonight on now   :undecided:
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: scarr89 on 26 February 2012, 20:49
Saab feature tonight on now   :undecided:

Poor episode IMO. I'm really starting to dislike JC. He needs to move on.
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Jay on 26 February 2012, 21:04
Not a bad episode, though I missed the first 15 minutes.

I'm just bored of the super cars, they keep talking like any man on the street could afford one, when in reality none can!
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: CM690 on 26 February 2012, 21:09
Thought it was a great episode tonight, really enjoyed the SAAB feature :cool:
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Jord_GTI on 26 February 2012, 21:54
Not a bad episode, though I missed the first 15 minutes.

I'm just bored of the super cars, they keep talking like any man on the street could afford one, when in reality none can!


I'll never be bored of the supercars, if I wanted to see cars that any man on the street could afford I'd look at them on the streets... Or Fifth Gear  :sick:



I liked the blonde audience member who was standing behind Doctor Who during his interview  :wink:
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 26 February 2012, 23:32
I didn't think it was a bad episode actually, not mind blowing but interesting and entertaining none the less.
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Jay on 04 March 2012, 21:11
Not a bad episode tonight, I couldn't see hamster in his last link... think there was something in the way but couldn't quite make it out :undecided:
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 04 March 2012, 21:22
... think there was something in the way but couldn't quite make it out :undecided:

Looks like a Golf...

Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: barrym381 on 04 March 2012, 21:43
... think there was something in the way but couldn't quite make it out :undecided:

Looks like a Golf...


sounds like a golf
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: bobbarley on 04 March 2012, 21:46
Be nice if they reviewed a proper car for a change...
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Dan34 on 04 March 2012, 21:59
Be nice if they reviewed a proper car for a change...

(http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvrb3hjb3g1qibz0jo1_400.gif)
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: mcgee9t2 on 04 March 2012, 22:07
tbh i thought tonights was boring.

needs to either be full of lots of cars and info
or three cars and funny.

not three cars and no laughs
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Steve_PD on 04 March 2012, 22:41
I thought it was good.

Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: CM690 on 04 March 2012, 22:45
Impressed again tonight :grin: These last two weeks have been pretty decent though I'm sad they haven't done a proper challenge this season (presume its coming next week)
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: stfc_gti on 05 March 2012, 11:58
I was at the filming of last night episode, It was good fun but would have prefered some super cars as things like the brutus dont really interest me, still a great day.
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Wayne on 05 March 2012, 13:11
I really enjoyed last nights episode, the Aero engined Bentley was something else.
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: salsheikh on 05 March 2012, 13:30
i thouht the show was ok and nothing more. the only bit that made me laugh was when Hamster went flat out in the 3 wheeler round that corner to beat Mays speed.
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Gavv8 on 05 March 2012, 20:29
I really enjoyed last nights episode, the Aero engined Bentley was something else.
It was amazing i'd love a go in it.
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: mcgee9t2 on 05 March 2012, 21:03
I was at the filming of last night episode, It was good fun but would have prefered some super cars as things like the brutus dont really interest me, still a great day.

does it cost to get tickets? and were can you purchaise? or is it like jeremy kyle, apply and they send you tickets for free.
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: richw911 on 05 March 2012, 21:20
I was at the filming of last night episode, It was good fun but would have prefered some super cars as things like the brutus dont really interest me, still a great day.

does it cost to get tickets? and were can you purchaise? or is it like jeremy kyle, apply and they send you tickets for free.

Put your name down 2 year waiting list IIRC  :laugh:
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Rhyso on 05 March 2012, 21:21
I was at the filming of last night episode, It was good fun but would have prefered some super cars as things like the brutus dont really interest me, still a great day.

does it cost to get tickets? and were can you purchaise? or is it like jeremy kyle, apply and they send you tickets for free.

Put your name down 2 year waiting list IIRC  :laugh:

2 years??? I applied at least 6 years ago........... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Wouldn't want to go and see it now mind unless they got hit on the head and showed something decent......
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: richw911 on 05 March 2012, 21:23
link here http://www.applausestore.com/applausestore-reserve-form.php?id=255&bid=5
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: richw911 on 05 March 2012, 21:23
I was at the filming of last night episode, It was good fun but would have prefered some super cars as things like the brutus dont really interest me, still a great day.

does it cost to get tickets? and were can you purchaise? or is it like jeremy kyle, apply and they send you tickets for free.

Put your name down 2 year waiting list IIRC  :laugh:

2 years??? I applied at least 6 years ago........... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Wouldn't want to go and see it now mind unless they got hit on the head and showed something decent......

 :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Steve_PD on 05 March 2012, 22:06
I was at the filming of last night episode, It was good fun but would have prefered some super cars as things like the brutus dont really interest me, still a great day.

does it cost to get tickets? and were can you purchaise? or is it like jeremy kyle, apply and they send you tickets for free.

Put your name down 2 year waiting list IIRC  :laugh:

2 years??? I applied at least 6 years ago........... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Wouldn't want to go and see it now mind unless they got hit on the head and showed something decent......

Simples, stop watching it and stop moaning about it. :rolleyes: :tongue: Think you better start watching 5th gear more, seeing as its aimed at your age group. . .

Ill have your tickets when they arrive :grin:
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: T_J_G on 05 March 2012, 22:14
I thought it was good.



This!

In my opinion it's still the best programme on TV and I look forward to it every Sunday!
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Steve_PD on 05 March 2012, 22:21
Too many old farts on here who want to watch reviews on the lasted Ford Mondeo or the Lexus IS250, but still watch every episode and moan that it was sh!t week in week out :lipsrsealed: :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Jord_GTI on 05 March 2012, 22:33
Too many old farts on here who want to watch reviews on the lasted Ford Mondeo or the Lexus IS250, but still watch every episode and moan that it was sh!t week in week out :lipsrsealed: :rolleyes:

+1

sh!t Fifth Gear's that way >
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Steve_PD on 05 March 2012, 22:36
Too many old farts on here who want to watch reviews on the lasted Ford Mondeo or the Lexus IS250, but still watch every episode and moan that it was sh!t week in week out :lipsrsealed: :rolleyes:

Forgot to say any non RS Audi :lipsrsealed: :grin:
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: luke on 05 March 2012, 22:45
I was at the filming of last night episode, It was good fun but would have prefered some super cars as things like the brutus dont really interest me, still a great day.

does it cost to get tickets? and were can you purchaise? or is it like jeremy kyle, apply and they send you tickets for free.

Put your name down 2 year waiting list IIRC  :laugh:

2 years??? I applied at least 6 years ago........... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Wouldn't want to go and see it now mind unless they got hit on the head and showed something decent......
I've had my name down for tickets for around 5 years now I think
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Rhyso on 06 March 2012, 08:24
I was at the filming of last night episode, It was good fun but would have prefered some super cars as things like the brutus dont really interest me, still a great day.

does it cost to get tickets? and were can you purchaise? or is it like jeremy kyle, apply and they send you tickets for free.

Put your name down 2 year waiting list IIRC  :laugh:

2 years??? I applied at least 6 years ago........... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Wouldn't want to go and see it now mind unless they got hit on the head and showed something decent......

Simples, stop watching it and stop moaning about it. :rolleyes: :tongue: Think you better start watching 5th gear more, seeing as its aimed at your age group. . .

Ill have your tickets when they arrive :grin:

I pay my TV license so I got every right to moan about it  :tongue: 

I'm not interested in the latest Mondeo or cars like that (for which I'll watch 5th gear) but testing the latest supercars would be nice and not stuff I read a review on 6 months ago in EVO  :rolleyes:

I prefer the long road trips across Europe etc rather than dicking about on motorised scooters
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 06 March 2012, 13:33
It's either a very good episode or an absolute fail. I must admit i prefer the road trip ones also  :cool:
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Roverdose on 11 March 2012, 23:33
So be honest... who's googled rally cross tonight?

i know i have, just applied for my msa club b licence!  :grin:
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: murraymint on 11 March 2012, 23:36
So be honest... who's googled rally cross tonight?

i know i have, just applied for my msa club b licence!  :grin:

Haha, would love to have a go at that! Looks much better then playing with some golf bats!  :grin:
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Roverdose on 11 March 2012, 23:40
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Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: raptorSE on 12 March 2012, 11:45
Last nights episode was sh!t although I nejoyed the rally cross bit but that was it
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Mitching on 12 March 2012, 12:04
I really liked last nights episode.
Raikkonen was a bit boring but still quite funny and Slash is a legend.
Really liked the rally cross bit too.
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: raptorSE on 12 March 2012, 14:47
Who wants to here about Mondeos you can go and test drive one of them anytime you want. I do like the road trips though there the best bit
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Podge92 on 12 March 2012, 17:51
take star in a resonably car off top gear and itll be the best again!  :smug:
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Sam on 12 March 2012, 18:56
Just watched it, Brilliant!  :smiley:
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 12 March 2012, 18:58
I really enjoyed last nights episode  :cool:
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: kittie on 12 March 2012, 19:03
It was a good episode to finish on, although as usual I skipped through the celebrity bits.

The rallycross looked like so much fun! If I ever have lots of spare cash.....
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Dolly on 12 March 2012, 19:05
i enjoyed it, was waiting to see what they made of the M5 as ive been lucky enough to get a go in one.

And id love to do some form of Motorsport, so its got me interested in rally cross.
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 12 March 2012, 19:30
Forum rally cross team FTW  :cool:
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: raptorSE on 13 March 2012, 14:49
take star in a resonably car off top gear and itll be the best again!  :smug:

With you on that one mate thats boring
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: golf-sib on 26 March 2012, 00:29
Caught up with Top gear at last, got to say the rally cross bit was fantastic. Defo would love to give it a go at some point.