Top Gear thread

68_427 · February 02, 2015, 05:18:51 AM

I want a GT V8S now

SVT666 · February 02, 2015, 11:01:53 AM

Episode 1 was pretty boring. The only good segment was the Huracan. The race was exactly the same race they ran in London and I was bored to tears.

Episode 2 was much better. I enjoyed it. The Continental GT was pretty friggin' impressive.

CALL_911 · February 02, 2015, 09:33:32 PM

Man I love the GTR

SVT666 · February 02, 2015, 11:53:55 PM

Quote from: CALL_911 on February 02, 2015, 09:33:32 PM
Man I love the GTR

I've driven one on a track. It's a beast. The acceleration is mind boggling, and the brakes are otherworldly, but the most impressive thing is how it corners. It defies physics. You feel all 4000 lbs in the corners, but it just sticks like glue. My complaints with it are that you do feel all 4000 lbs when cornering, the engine noise is muted and not very inspiring, and the car doesn't "feel" special inside. The paddles are the exact same paddles my Infiniti G37 has, and the dash looks cheap. The seats are fantastic though.

CALL_911 · February 03, 2015, 08:50:01 AM

Coming from someone who wants to replace his car with an STI, I'm cool with the lack of feeling special.

Also, I totally feel their sentiment on the CGT. I've never liked the Continental GT, and while this one doesn't really excite me, I don't mind it. The M6 is sweet, but for some reason I just don't "want" one. I'd actually rather have an M5, but I'd rather have an M3 than an M5.

hotrodalex · February 03, 2015, 11:06:01 AM

Does the M6 really stop quicker than the GT-R or was that just the driver?

68_427 · February 09, 2015, 12:48:54 AM

Some real LOL moments this week.

CALL_911 · February 09, 2015, 10:17:19 AM

I wasn't really a fan of that episode

VTEC_Inside · February 09, 2015, 10:39:58 AM

I lol'd pretty hard at the patient ejector at the end.

hotrodalex · February 09, 2015, 10:50:48 AM

Quote from: 68_427 on February 09, 2015, 12:48:54 AM
Some real LOL moments this week.

Quote from: VTEC_Inside on February 09, 2015, 10:39:58 AM
I lol'd pretty hard at the patient ejector at the end.

+1

Morris Minor · February 10, 2015, 06:08:15 AM

That was not my favorite episode - I don't mind the stunts, but it would be good to throw in an eval of a car now & then.

r0tor · February 10, 2015, 09:40:33 AM

WTH is this turning into American Top Gear with no car reviews?

hotrodalex · February 10, 2015, 11:16:32 AM

They've done a ton of episodes like that.

Still did the Star in a Reasonably Priced car (which I totally guessed the lap time on!).

Byteme · February 10, 2015, 12:53:25 PM

Quote from: Morris Minor on February 10, 2015, 06:08:15 AM
That was not my favorite episode - I don't mind the stunts, but it would be good to throw in an eval of a car now & then.

I'd expect them to wring out the new Mustang but probably not until the next series since I believe they filmed all of this season's shows prior to the new model's release.

MX793 · February 10, 2015, 05:43:57 PM

Quote from: CLKid on February 10, 2015, 12:53:25 PM
I'd expect them to wring out the new Mustang but probably not until the next series since I believe they filmed all of this season's shows prior to the new model's release.

Yeah, I'm here thinking about any all-new or significantly updated performance cars in the past year or so and I'm drawing a blank. I suppose they could test a Challenger Hellcat or Z28 (don't believe either have been tested by the show yet), though I don't think either are officially sold in Europe. The C7 Stingray as well. Otherwise it seems like most stuff is either end of generation and about to be replaced or at least not significantly changed since the last time they tested them.

SVT666 · February 10, 2015, 07:34:20 PM

They show the Stingray in the trailer for this season.

SVT666 · February 10, 2015, 07:36:16 PM

Episode 3 was funny, especially the patient delivery systems. The F1 driver interview was great too. I would like to see more car reviews though, because this season is kind of following Top Gear USA's format.

Byteme · February 10, 2015, 07:58:56 PM

Quote from: SVT666 on February 10, 2015, 07:34:20 PM
They show the Stingray in the trailer for this season.

That will give Clarkson an opportunity to gripe about the Corvette's weight while conveniently ignoring the fact the F-type, for example, is a couple of hundred pounds heavier.

hotrodalex · February 11, 2015, 09:41:57 AM

Looks like Will Smith is next week's SiaRPC.

MX793 · February 12, 2015, 01:16:17 PM

Quote from: CLKid on February 10, 2015, 07:58:56 PM
That will give Clarkson an opportunity to gripe about the Corvette's weight while conveniently ignoring the fact the F-type, for example, is a couple of hundred pounds heavier.

yes, but the F-type isn't made of plastic.

68_427 · February 12, 2015, 03:03:33 PM

Clarkson loves the stingray

68_427 · February 15, 2015, 11:37:59 PM

Now I really like the AMG GT. Looked really good on the show.

And the i8 looked incredible as ever.

SVT666 · February 16, 2015, 01:04:21 AM

Holy shit. I felt like I was having an anxiety attack when that Defender started creaking. LOL

hotrodalex · February 16, 2015, 02:41:56 AM

Quote from: 68_427 on February 15, 2015, 11:37:59 PM
Now I really like the AMG GT. Looked really good on the show.

And the i8 looked incredible as ever.

+million

Quote from: SVT666 on February 16, 2015, 01:04:21 AM
Holy shit. I felt like I was having an anxiety attack when that Defender started creaking. LOL

lol and the obvious design flaw on the winch attachment. Needed some kind of movable pulley or something.

I'm glad Will Smith got beaten by the girl. Half the interview I was just hoping he would be quiet for a minute and let her talk more. I like him, but he's so loud.

SVT666 · February 16, 2015, 08:22:17 AM

Yeah, I didn't like Will Smith at all in that interview. He was putting on a show. He isn't even a fan of the show and he made that clear as day when he had no idea what happened in Argentina.

MX793 · February 17, 2015, 06:03:58 PM

Quote from: SVT666 on February 16, 2015, 08:22:17 AM
Yeah, I didn't like Will Smith at all in that interview. He was putting on a show. He isn't even a fan of the show and he made that clear as day when he had no idea what happened in Argentina.

Dude's been out filming and promoting a new film. You really think he has time to follow much of what's on television recently?

Also, these shows are all recorded way ahead of when they are aired. They shoot the entire season before the first episode is televised. It's entirely possible this was recorded before the Argentina special aired.

r0tor · February 17, 2015, 06:49:06 PM

I think my faith in the M3 was somewhat restored and my indifference to the i8 has been fortified

hotrodalex · February 17, 2015, 07:25:43 PM

Quote from: MX793 on February 17, 2015, 06:03:58 PM
Dude's been out filming and promoting a new film. You really think he has time to follow much of what's on television recently?

Also, these shows are all recorded way ahead of when they are aired. They shoot the entire season before the first episode is televised. It's entirely possible this was recorded before the Argentina special aired.

The studio stuff is filmed on Tuesday of that week I think.

MexicoCityM3 · February 18, 2015, 07:27:53 PM

Great episode. Not a bad segment in it.

Re M3 vs i8, the mind wants the M3 but the heart wants the i8.

68_427 · February 19, 2015, 05:51:03 AM

Quote from: MX793 on February 17, 2015, 06:03:58 PM
Dude's been out filming and promoting a new film. You really think he has time to follow much of what's on television recently?

Also, these shows are all recorded way ahead of when they are aired. They shoot the entire season before the first episode is televised. It's entirely possible this was recorded before the Argentina special aired.

Nope, the studio bits are done the week before the episode airs in TV.

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