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Auto Talk => The Fast Lane => Topic started by: CALL_911 on October 08, 2007, 12:47:48 PM

Poll
Question: What car would you take?
Option 1: Richard's 911 GT3 RS votes: 7
Option 2: Jeremy's Gallardo Superleggera votes: 10
Option 3: James' Vantage votes: 0
Title: Top Gear Challenge- Season 10 Episode 1
Post by: CALL_911 on October 08, 2007, 12:47:48 PM
Go.

You all know my choice.
Title: Re: Top Gear Challenge- Season 10 Episode 1
Post by: SVT_Power on October 08, 2007, 12:51:29 PM
That exact superleggera in orange. damn sexy
Title: Re: Top Gear Challenge- Season 10 Episode 1
Post by: TheIntrepid on October 08, 2007, 12:54:47 PM
Quote from: M_power on October 08, 2007, 12:51:29 PM
That exact superleggera in orange. damn sexy

+1

Title: Re: Top Gear Challenge- Season 10 Episode 1
Post by: CALL_911 on October 08, 2007, 12:55:45 PM
Quote from: M_power on October 08, 2007, 12:51:29 PM
That exact superleggera in orange. damn sexy

Yeah, it did look very good.
Title: Re: Top Gear Challenge- Season 10 Episode 1
Post by: Raza on October 08, 2007, 12:57:07 PM
Which Aston?  The N24?  The N24 is a nice choice, but it's also not a road car.

The Superleggera is a nice choice, were it not for the eGear transmission.

GT3 RS is amazing.  Sure, the Superleggera's faster, but the GT3 is just an amazing car, and a unique challenge.
Title: Re: Top Gear Challenge- Season 10 Episode 1
Post by: TheIntrepid on October 08, 2007, 12:57:19 PM
About that Aston, I felt that if you were going to make a lightweight race car, why start with something as heavy as an Aston?
Title: Re: Top Gear Challenge- Season 10 Episode 1
Post by: CALL_911 on October 08, 2007, 01:05:42 PM
Quote from: TheIntrepid on October 08, 2007, 12:57:19 PM
About that Aston, I felt that if you were going to make a lightweight race car, why start with something as heavy as an Aston?

Because Aston needs to compete, and that's their platform?
Title: Re: Top Gear Challenge- Season 10 Episode 1
Post by: Maksx on October 08, 2007, 01:47:50 PM
considering that the 911 GT3 is one of my fav cars...im def with hammond on this one  :praise:
Title: Re: Top Gear Challenge- Season 10 Episode 1
Post by: CALL_911 on October 08, 2007, 02:24:08 PM
Quote from: Maksx on October 08, 2007, 01:47:50 PM
considering that the 911 GT3 is one of my fav cars...im def with hammond on this one  :praise:

:ohyeah:
Title: Re: Top Gear Challenge- Season 10 Episode 1
Post by: Raghavan on October 08, 2007, 03:59:52 PM
GT3!
I must say, May wasn't very smart... I don't mind if a car doesn't have A/C but if the windows don't open, that's all bad. :nono:
Plus starting the car is a biatch and the AMV8 was slower than both the Gallardo and GT3.
Title: Re: Top Gear Challenge- Season 10 Episode 1
Post by: CALL_911 on October 08, 2007, 04:13:53 PM
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Title: Re: Top Gear Challenge- Season 10 Episode 1
Post by: sandertheshark on October 08, 2007, 05:20:44 PM
Gallardo.
Title: Re: Top Gear Challenge- Season 10 Episode 1
Post by: 565 on October 08, 2007, 08:01:23 PM
As good as a 911 GT3 RS is, the Lambo is just to @(*&#($*$@ to pass up.
Title: Re: Top Gear Challenge- Season 10 Episode 1
Post by: TheIntrepid on October 08, 2007, 08:22:22 PM
May should have taken an Exige S.
Title: Re: Top Gear Challenge- Season 10 Episode 1
Post by: CALL_911 on October 08, 2007, 08:36:26 PM
Quote from: TheIntrepid on October 08, 2007, 08:22:22 PM
May should have taken an Exige S.

Probably, but it's in a different league. Other than the Scuderia, I don't know what else there is to pick from. Well, you guys probably could find something, but I can't.
Title: Re: Top Gear Challenge- Season 10 Episode 1
Post by: TheIntrepid on October 08, 2007, 08:37:23 PM
Quote from: CALL_911 on October 08, 2007, 08:36:26 PM
Probably, but it's in a different league. Other than the Scuderia, I don't know what else there is to pick from. Well, you guys probably could find something, but I can't.

I can't remember the specs off the top of my head, but the Exige S should be able to keep up, right? :huh:
Title: Re: Top Gear Challenge- Season 10 Episode 1
Post by: CALL_911 on October 08, 2007, 08:38:19 PM
Quote from: TheIntrepid on October 08, 2007, 08:37:23 PM
I can't remember the specs off the top of my head, but the Exige S should be able to keep up, right? :huh:
It has 220hp, I think.

They probably would be comparable, but, like I said, different segment of the market.
Title: Re: Top Gear Challenge- Season 10 Episode 1
Post by: TheIntrepid on October 08, 2007, 08:40:23 PM
Quote from: CALL_911 on October 08, 2007, 08:38:19 PM
It has 220hp, I think.

They probably would be comparable, but, like I said, different segment of the market.

Also, I have never heard of that Aston.
Title: Re: Top Gear Challenge- Season 10 Episode 1
Post by: 565 on October 08, 2007, 09:38:07 PM
I just watched the episode.  I have to say it was an great.

I busted out laughing when it showed May driving naked.
Title: Re: Top Gear Challenge- Season 10 Episode 1
Post by: CALL_911 on October 08, 2007, 09:39:15 PM
Quote from: 565 on October 08, 2007, 09:38:07 PM
I just watched the episode.  I have to say it was an great.

I busted out laughing when it showed May driving naked.

It was really good.
Title: Re: Top Gear Challenge- Season 10 Episode 1
Post by: Madman on October 09, 2007, 08:13:12 AM
My pick would be the Lamborghini Gallardo, but not the Superleggera.  Let's face it, you buy a car like this to pose and to be noticed.  If you're going to pose, you may as well get the Roadster.  Yep, Gallardo Roadster for me.

Besides, doesn't Clarkson already own a Gallardo?  I think he bought it after he got rid of his Ford GT for the second time.


Cheers,
Madman of the People
Title: Re: Top Gear Challenge- Season 10 Episode 1
Post by: Submariner on October 09, 2007, 08:23:30 AM
Link?
Title: Re: Top Gear Challenge- Season 10 Episode 1
Post by: Secret Chimp on October 09, 2007, 08:39:35 AM
As an everyday car I'd take the Lambo, but for the best experience on a driving road (I really need to go to Europe after seeing the Alps like that), the GT3 seems more serious and driver-focused.
Title: Re: Top Gear Challenge- Season 10 Episode 1
Post by: SVT666 on October 09, 2007, 11:08:39 AM
I NEED to drive that road.  Oh, the Lambo for me.
Title: Re: Top Gear Challenge- Season 10 Episode 1
Post by: Raza on October 09, 2007, 11:12:29 AM
Quote from: Madman on October 09, 2007, 08:13:12 AM
My pick would be the Lamborghini Gallardo, but not the Superleggera.  Let's face it, you buy a car like this to pose and to be noticed.  If you're going to pose, you may as well get the Roadster.  Yep, Gallardo Roadster for me.

Besides, doesn't Clarkson already own a Gallardo?  I think he bought it after he got rid of his Ford GT for the second time.


Cheers,
Madman of the People


Yes, Clarkson has a Gallardo Spider.
Title: Re: Top Gear Challenge- Season 10 Episode 1
Post by: nickdrinkwater on October 09, 2007, 02:25:36 PM
Quote from: Madman on October 09, 2007, 08:13:12 AM
My pick would be the Lamborghini Gallardo, but not the Superleggera.  Let's face it, you buy a car like this to pose and to be noticed.  If you're going to pose, you may as well get the Roadster.  Yep, Gallardo Roadster for me.

Besides, doesn't Clarkson already own a Gallardo?  I think he bought it after he got rid of his Ford GT for the second time.


Cheers,
Madman of the People


I agree.  I'd have a Gallardo Spyder and drive it around London at 10mph!
Title: Re: Top Gear Challenge- Season 10 Episode 1
Post by: sandertheshark on October 09, 2007, 05:31:16 PM
Quote from: TheIntrepid on October 08, 2007, 08:40:23 PM
Also, I have never heard of that Aston.
http://www.fast-autos.net/vehicles/Aston_Martin/2007/Nurburgring_V8_Vantage/