Top Gear
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series 17:1
http://www.finalgear.com/shows/topgear/17/1/
http://www.finalgear.com/shows/topgear/17/1/
jesus that was quick! Good episode, possible the best in a long time imo (even had cars in it!)
Long time ago i have seen captain slow that excited.
next week's episode sounds good. seeing the guys tear around the streets of Monaco with the F1 guys will be funny
i find it funny that 5th Gear has the 458 Italia faster around the same track then the MP412C, but TG has the McLaren nearly 3 seconds faster. 
Sundays was one of the better episodes in a while. i would have liked to see May getting in on the sub $7000 challenge.
and its no surprise that Vettel is the fastest around the track...he was actually pretty funny too.
looks like next week they have yet another "caravan" challenge and the new GTR gets on the their track. Mr Bean should be interesting i suppose. it would be better if he drove a 3 wheel car around the track though
Sundays was one of the better episodes in a while. i would have liked to see May getting in on the sub $7000 challenge.
and its no surprise that Vettel is the fastest around the track...he was actually pretty funny too.
looks like next week they have yet another "caravan" challenge and the new GTR gets on the their track. Mr Bean should be interesting i suppose. it would be better if he drove a 3 wheel car around the track though
Various Ferrari "press cars" performing differently? Gee, that's a complete surprise.........i find it funny that 5th Gear has the 458 Italia faster around the same track then the MP412C, but TG has the McLaren nearly 3 seconds faster.
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yeah, i had posted Chris's article a while ago but since Ferrari obviously controls all their test cars, i wouldnt think there would be a 3 second difference on the same exact track.
best caravan challenge yet. the "scum class" was a nice touch.
ATTN, SPOILERS AHEAD!!
Don't know, it's starting to feel very..... forced? Fake? I mean, it's obvious that the BBC wasn't going to allow Clarckson to do 70mph on a rail line without having it meticulously set up ahead of time (including exactly how much room was needed to stop before the oncoming train). And setting a caravan on fire (again)? Seriously? The first time it happened, it seemed very, very real. This sort of "ho-hum, I'll just set this pot of fries and oil on the burner and then leave it alone while I go deliver drinks" makes me feel like I'm watching a bad sit-com.
i can see your point on some of their repetitive jokes. they do fall back on several jokes that can sometimes be funny when repeated though (bumping into each other's car is still funny.)
we do mainly watch the show for their antics though, not for their "reviews" and the past few series have been pretty damn funny IMO.
the train skit was performed on a closed "test" track. they obviously arent going to have him go 70mph on a track that has a oncoming train on it.
Not sure about other race cars but they have been mounting rally cars very low to lower the CG. Some of the co-drivers can barely see over the dash.James May looks like a freakin' midget when driving the Mini Countryman WRC car without a helmet on.
most race cars have the driver sit very low. its especially important on rally cars since they actually jump and weight balance is key. the co-driver just needs to see which turn they are at, not all the details about it since he's reading off of his notes
look at these BTCC's cockpit
or these DTM cars
Rice do you have a link to where I can stream I on the iPad.
Personally, I think they are just making that one of their repeated jokes, like dropping a piano on a Morris, or bumping into James' car, etc. I would have been more surprised if they didn't set it on fire. I'm sure they don't think it will seem as real or be as funny as the first time it happened.
I just watch the show and enjoy it (a lot). Of the few people I have met that don't like it for some reason, it is always because they are over-analyzing it.
And hey, it is still infinitely better and more funny than Top Gear US...
1) Jailbreak iPad (unless you grabbed VLC while it was on the legit App Store for a few days, as I did)
2) Install VLC on iPad from Cydia app store
3) Download SD (not HD/720p, sadly--won't play smoothly on iPad) torrent of the episode in question from www.finalgear.com
4) Sync file without reconversion or anything to iPad: iTunes -> Apps tab -> VLC at bottom left -> drag file to little box at bottom right
5) ???
6) Profit
I have got the VLC player when it was in the store but I am on vacation so I only have my iPad with me.
http://www.megavideo.com/v/I3EAO6QX2e24b45af4b7109efba4666d7adcb544 episode 4. New season has been great.
Ah. Something like muTorrent + AirVideo might work for the future: http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-hacking/3697-torrents-ipad.html#post26892
Thanks but no big deal. I will be home alone for a month soon so plenty of time to catch up to TG.
the Atom 500 is sick but a ludicrous amount of money ($160k.) i would have rather seen the 2.4L V8 they originally were going to use which was a mini- F1 style engine.
funniest show in a long time. not too much car talk but still a great show
I would honestly be happy with the ORIGINAL UK version with a supercharged Honda 4. Great power:weight and reliable. Ever since the company changed hands, the focus changed as well.
the GM Ecotec engine in the Atom 2 was no slouch in that car either....going along with my username, i would have much rather have that then the VTEC Honda engine.
the parent company hasnt changed, only the US licensed mfg has.
I liked them better when they were built in Ashland.
I am partial to the VTEC plants because a good friend of mine has had great success with turbo VTEC's in his rails for years.
Toshi needs to watch this episode (s17e06). They don't think very kindly of his beloved Leaf.
Really? I thought it good good reviews from what it is.
Here's my review of the episode, carefully worded as to not have any spoilersToshi needs to watch this episode (s17e06). They don't think very kindly of his beloved Leaf.
The "gag comparative review" is what you are referring to. I thought the graphics on the intro car review were nicely done and their conclusion valid if repetitive (how many times have they used the word "pantomime" over the years? ). I also liked the last 15 minutes, and the gag comparative review with the predicable outcome was amusing to my wife at least and spurred some discussion between us about that class of car.
they gave the Leaf a better "review" than the awful looking iOn.
they shoulda charged the Leaf like this
they shoulda charged the Leaf like this
Yes, I was thinking that all along but I guess that would have ruined the basis for the segment would have made it more fun though as they are normally smarter. If they had made it a race they could have used as way to win. I am still impressed with the Leaf and would love to have one as a second car.
Rowan Atkinson, known to be a car enthusiast, recently topped the leader's board on Top Gear's star in a reasonably priced car segment.
and crashed his McLaren F1 on Thursday night!
and crashed his McLaren F1 on Thursday night!
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the car didnt catch fire, despite what The Sun were saying...im sure the guys in Woking can fix it....for a ludicrous amount of moneys
