Title: Top Gear
Post by: DEViANCE on July 16, 2006, 19:27:44 PM
Post by: DEViANCE on July 16, 2006, 19:27:44 PM
I think top gear is back on tonight, dont miss it.
Title: Re:Top Gear
Post by: Mark on July 16, 2006, 20:12:15 PM
Post by: Mark on July 16, 2006, 20:12:15 PM
I see the vectras are still as sh*te as ever
Bet it has the same interior as the corsa
Bet it has the same interior as the corsa
Title: Re:Top Gear
Post by: Dave on July 16, 2006, 21:32:22 PM
Post by: Dave on July 16, 2006, 21:32:22 PM
Quote from: BXGTi16VI see the vectras are still as sh*te as ever
yep - though what do people expect from GM/vauxhall - chav cars tbh...
as for the caravan segment - that was quite amusing - though it does seem to be getting more and more scriped - not sure how accidental that fire was tbh...
Title: Re:Top Gear
Post by: Mark on July 16, 2006, 21:41:14 PM
Post by: Mark on July 16, 2006, 21:41:14 PM
I will say one thing in GMs defence - the 455 SD (Super duty) V8 used in the early firebirds :)
Title: Re:Top Gear
Post by: M3ta7h3ad on July 16, 2006, 21:47:54 PM
Post by: M3ta7h3ad on July 16, 2006, 21:47:54 PM
Monaro? :)
Title: Re:Top Gear
Post by: Dave on July 16, 2006, 21:53:59 PM
Post by: Dave on July 16, 2006, 21:53:59 PM
Quote from: M3ta7h3adMonaro? :)
fair point - though that originated from the australian bit of the company so I guess they are far enough away from the rest not to be influenced too much by all the other crap GM produces
though not wanting to bash US manufacturers too much - that ford mondeo looked pretty smart tbh...
Title: Re:Top Gear
Post by: matt5cott on July 17, 2006, 08:49:11 AM
Post by: matt5cott on July 17, 2006, 08:49:11 AM
Quote from: DaveQuote from: BXGTi16VI see the vectras are still as sh*te as ever
yep - though what do people expect from GM/vauxhall - chav cars tbh...
as for the caravan segment - that was quite amusing - though it does seem to be getting more and more scriped - not sure how accidental that fire was tbh...
Agreed, it made a point but the fire was pretty obviously scripted, Hammond would have got a right bollocking in real life for throwing a lit cushion causing a second fire :) (and not even attempting to put that one out)
RE: the vectra, lol lovely generalistation there, my mates taxi is a vectra diesel, what a chav :roll: :lol: :lol:
Title: Re:Top Gear
Post by: neXus on July 17, 2006, 09:09:56 AM
Post by: neXus on July 17, 2006, 09:09:56 AM
Quote from: matt5cottQuote from: DaveQuote from: BXGTi16VI see the vectras are still as sh*te as ever
yep - though what do people expect from GM/vauxhall - chav cars tbh...
as for the caravan segment - that was quite amusing - though it does seem to be getting more and more scriped - not sure how accidental that fire was tbh...
Agreed, it made a point but the fire was pretty obviously scripted, Hammond would have got a right bollocking in real life for throwing a lit cushion causing a second fire :) (and not even attempting to put that one out)
RE: the vectra, lol lovely generalistation there, my mates taxi is a vectra diesel, what a chav :roll: :lol: :lol:
you HAVE TO HAVE a burning or blow up caravan, you must!
Hammond was on sky 1 in new brainiac and top gear at the same time, hes some super hero man or something.
Title: Re:Top Gear
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on July 17, 2006, 09:12:53 AM
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on July 17, 2006, 09:12:53 AM
I dont mind it being scripted as its all for the purposes of entertainment, thats why its so exaggerated. Funny and point well made IMO :mrgreen:
Title: Re:Top Gear
Post by: Dave on July 17, 2006, 18:52:03 PM
Post by: Dave on July 17, 2006, 18:52:03 PM
Quote from: neXusHammond was on sky 1 in new brainiac and top gear at the same time, hes some super hero man or something.
nah - hes just a silhillian
see when all the northeners bang on about about the overpaid limp wristed pansys down south & the southerners bang on about the work shy inbreds living up north all the people living in the midlands can sit back in the full knowledge that they are far superior to both the northern slobs & southern mincers.
Title: Re:Top Gear
Post by: Serious on July 17, 2006, 21:31:01 PM
Post by: Serious on July 17, 2006, 21:31:01 PM
Quote from: DaveQuote from: neXusHammond was on sky 1 in new brainiac and top gear at the same time, hes some super hero man or something.
nah - hes just a silhillian
see when all the northeners bang on about about the overpaid limp wristed pansys down south & the southerners bang on about the work shy inbreds living up north all the people living in the midlands can sit back in the full knowledge that they are far superior to both the northern slobs & southern mincers.
Nah, the midlanders are the crossbreeds, ghey and workshy! :P :nana:
Title: Re:Top Gear
Post by: Dave on July 18, 2006, 21:19:56 PM
Post by: Dave on July 18, 2006, 21:19:56 PM
Quote from: SeriousNah, the midlanders are the crossbreeds, ghey and workshy! :P :nana:
fraid not - youre getting confused with geordies
see people in the midlands have things called jobs - we get paid some money for these jobs - but not as much as we should be getting due to a thing called national insurance - basically it is an extra tax to pay for dole money for a miserable part of this fine nation know as "the north"
edit - I should say also that I exclude gods own country - the fine county of yorkshire - from the rest of "the north" - tis the scummers in liverpool, newcastle etc.. that give the north a bad name
Title: Re:Top Gear
Post by: mr_roll on July 18, 2006, 21:23:24 PM
Post by: mr_roll on July 18, 2006, 21:23:24 PM
I might complain they show to many crap cars on it like the vectra.
Title: Re:Top Gear
Post by: brummie on July 18, 2006, 21:25:03 PM
Post by: brummie on July 18, 2006, 21:25:03 PM
Quote from: DaveQuote from: SeriousNah, the midlanders are the crossbreeds, ghey and workshy! :P :nana:
fraid not - youre getting confused with geordies
see people in the midlands have things called jobs - we get paid some money for these jobs - but not as much as we should be getting due to a thing called national insurance - basically it is an extra tax to pay for dole money for a miserable part of this fine nation know as "the north"
edit - I should say also that I exclude gods own country - the fine county of yorkshire - from the rest of "the north" - tis the scummers in liverpool, newcastle etc.. that give the north a bad name
Title: Re:Top Gear
Post by: Ceathreamhnan on July 20, 2006, 01:17:14 AM
Post by: Ceathreamhnan on July 20, 2006, 01:17:14 AM
I think he might want to do a bit of research when he says at the end, "when we come to power, caravans will be banned" - I bet more than 50% of caravanners are true-blue Tories ;)
Title: Top Gear
Post by: Binary Shadow on July 20, 2006, 01:27:36 AM
Post by: Binary Shadow on July 20, 2006, 01:27:36 AM
i doubt the vectra vxr will be anywhere near as bad as they show it tbh, the astra changed from the time top gear filmed to release to the public and it was greatly improved, i suspect the vectra will be to, starting with some decent tires
Title: Re:Top Gear
Post by: matt5cott on July 20, 2006, 10:30:11 AM
Post by: matt5cott on July 20, 2006, 10:30:11 AM
Quote from: brummieQuote from: DaveQuote from: SeriousNah, the midlanders are the crossbreeds, ghey and workshy! :P :nana:
fraid not - youre getting confused with geordies
see people in the midlands have things called jobs - we get paid some money for these jobs - but not as much as we should be getting due to a thing called national insurance - basically it is an extra tax to pay for dole money for a miserable part of this fine nation know as "the north"
edit - I should say also that I exclude gods own country - the fine county of yorkshire - from the rest of "the north" - tis the scummers in liverpool, newcastle etc.. that give the north a bad name
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Damn right, I work my ass off here in Nottingham, selling drugs, women, and of course our speciality, guns.
Title: Top Gear
Post by: DeltaZero on July 22, 2006, 16:39:25 PM
Post by: DeltaZero on July 22, 2006, 16:39:25 PM
It was quite suprising to hear a Vectra VXR (flat out) can beat a BMW M5!
Title: Top Gear
Post by: knighty on July 22, 2006, 17:14:26 PM
Post by: knighty on July 22, 2006, 17:14:26 PM
M5 is limited to 155 ;)
Title: Re:Top Gear
Post by: Cypher on July 23, 2006, 01:20:40 AM
Post by: Cypher on July 23, 2006, 01:20:40 AM
Because of the agreement between the German manufacturers.
Title: Top Gear
Post by: redneck on July 23, 2006, 11:44:03 AM
Post by: redneck on July 23, 2006, 11:44:03 AM
its gets flouted when you get it derestricted
Title: Re:Top Gear
Post by: Dave on July 23, 2006, 12:00:16 PM
Post by: Dave on July 23, 2006, 12:00:16 PM
Quote from: CypherBecause of the agreement between the German manufacturers.
read somewhere that it isnt just down to road safety/concerns about other road users etc... - but also costs
if they allowed the cars to do 180, 200 etc.. then theyd need even bigger breaks etc.. & costs would shoot up with no real benifit as the majority of buyers wont evne take the cars up to the 155 limit anyway.
Title: Re:Top Gear
Post by: Mark on July 23, 2006, 13:08:30 PM
Post by: Mark on July 23, 2006, 13:08:30 PM
Its for safety reasons - tyres and drivers alike.
Tyres that can handle a heavy car at 200+ are very thin on the ground.
Tyres that can handle a heavy car at 200+ are very thin on the ground.
Title: Re:Top Gear
Post by: snellgrove on July 23, 2006, 19:52:39 PM
Post by: snellgrove on July 23, 2006, 19:52:39 PM
5 minutes or so, to this weeks ep... :D
Title: Re:Top Gear
Post by: M3ta7h3ad on July 23, 2006, 20:29:53 PM
Post by: M3ta7h3ad on July 23, 2006, 20:29:53 PM
AAARRGHH missing it as we speak. Grrr.. Shall have to watch online.
Title: Re:Top Gear
Post by: snellgrove on July 23, 2006, 23:16:36 PM
Post by: snellgrove on July 23, 2006, 23:16:36 PM
hehe, was a good episode :D
I then flicked over to FilmFour which has just been made available on freeview and watched Lost In Translation.
all in all, a good nights telly!
I then flicked over to FilmFour which has just been made available on freeview and watched Lost In Translation.
all in all, a good nights telly!
Title: Top Gear
Post by: Binary Shadow on July 23, 2006, 23:18:05 PM
Post by: Binary Shadow on July 23, 2006, 23:18:05 PM
couldnt stand lost in translation, was a good TG tho, might build myself one of them just for fun.. then flog it cos its not my kinda car lol
Title: Re:Top Gear
Post by: Cypher on July 24, 2006, 11:05:49 AM
Post by: Cypher on July 24, 2006, 11:05:49 AM
I found the TG especially amusing this week since I happend to have visitied a local caterham garage a week or two ago. I wasnt looking btw lol, a friend was interested.
In, short TG were complete amateurs tbh and cheats tbh. The caterham they started with was allready half built, it does not come like that. That is how one looks like after about 8 hours work of one of their technicians.
What you get when recieve the kit is the main body frame, with the dashboard, electrics and fuel tank installed. Thats it.
Impressively though, the job requires absolutely no welding, machining, drilling etc of any kind. You just need your socket set, time & patience. A small bit of know how also helps.
In, short TG were complete amateurs tbh and cheats tbh. The caterham they started with was allready half built, it does not come like that. That is how one looks like after about 8 hours work of one of their technicians.
What you get when recieve the kit is the main body frame, with the dashboard, electrics and fuel tank installed. Thats it.
Impressively though, the job requires absolutely no welding, machining, drilling etc of any kind. You just need your socket set, time & patience. A small bit of know how also helps.
Title: Re:Top Gear
Post by: Badabing on July 24, 2006, 12:31:55 PM
Post by: Badabing on July 24, 2006, 12:31:55 PM
Quote from: DaveQuote from: SeriousNah, the midlanders are the crossbreeds, ghey and workshy! :P :nana:
fraid not - youre getting confused with geordies
see people in the midlands have things called jobs - we get paid some money for these jobs - but not as much as we should be getting due to a thing called national insurance - basically it is an extra tax to pay for dole money for a miserable part of this fine nation know as "the north"
edit - I should say also that I exclude gods own country - the fine county of yorkshire - from the rest of "the north" - tis the scummers in liverpool, newcastle etc.. that give the north a bad name
how can you lot in the midlands manage to get jobs with that halfwit accent...
"we want ta be togevva"... i used to work with a girl from Wolverhampton, it was like talking to a bucket of vomit, completely devoid of any emotion or semblance of intellect...
Title: Re:Top Gear
Post by: PuNk on July 24, 2006, 14:15:10 PM
Post by: PuNk on July 24, 2006, 14:15:10 PM
The bit through Liverpool was naff, I could of done that journey in five minutes. And I probably could of hit one of them stupid running people whilst I was at it.
Title: Re:Top Gear
Post by: Badabing on July 24, 2006, 14:45:26 PM
Post by: Badabing on July 24, 2006, 14:45:26 PM
Quote from: PuNkThe bit through Liverpool was naff, I could of done that journey in five minutes. And I probably could of hit one of them stupid running people whilst I was at it.
stupid people?
dont be silly...
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me.