Top Gears Back........
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Topic: Top Gears Back........
Posted By: Sporty1
Subject: Top Gears Back........
Date Posted: 14-December-2006 at 15:49
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Jan 28th 2007....apparently. http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/13/top-gears-back-with-hammond-airing-jan28/ - http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/13/top-gears-back-with-hammo nd-airing-jan28/
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Posted By: Rossi
Date Posted: 14-December-2006 at 15:57
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Good news the Hamster has recovered... 6 weeks or so to wait tho.. ------------- |
Posted By: DSK328i
Date Posted: 14-December-2006 at 16:31
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Roll on Januaray the 28th ------------- Let The Good Times Roll |
Posted By: lukeduke
Date Posted: 14-December-2006 at 16:40
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really lookin forward to it!!! ------------- Previous: 2001 M3 2004 M3 CS. Current: 2007 318D SE SALOON. |
Posted By: jamie (e39)528i
Date Posted: 14-December-2006 at 19:47
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Thank god for that! I dont think i can stand another episode of 5th gear to get my motoring fix. |
Posted By: flyingalexf68
Date Posted: 14-December-2006 at 20:14
About time. 5th gear is bad alright. Only watched Mondays episode today. A Diahatsu Charade does not make good TV. Nor does a Chevvy Matiz.  ------------- 1995 e36 3.0 M3 Coupe, Daytona Violet, AP Racing BBK, CCFL Angel Eyes, M3 Spoiler, M-Tec 3 Steering Wheel. 2000 530d Steptronic, Poverty Spec, 18" Alloys. |
Posted By: thepits
Date Posted: 14-December-2006 at 21:42
Why? The repeats are Always on Sky! UK-Gold / 1 / 2 / etc /etc (SWMBO is sick of them.....)
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Rossi wrote:Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 15-December-2006 at 00:03
There was an interview on Radio 2 (Steve Wright IIRC) the other day, he said that the footage from the crash was going to be shown as Hamster was OK now - on how not to drive a car in a straight line  Will be interesting/horrific to watch (delete as applicable to your views) ------------- V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate J Reg Saab 900i 16v '63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe R reg Honda PC50 moped.. No BMW as yet... |
Posted By: Sporty1
Date Posted: 15-December-2006 at 09:49
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I definately want to see that, he's supposedly alright, bar the chipped tooth, and it licence payer money that funded his little stunt. |
Posted By: Rossi
Date Posted: 15-December-2006 at 09:54
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Why watch the repeats, repeatedly...? ------------- |
Posted By: geriv
Date Posted: 15-December-2006 at 12:18
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err ...... Rossi!!!!! that avatar ------------- http://imageshack.us"> 
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Posted By: Peter Fenwick
Date Posted: 15-December-2006 at 13:07
I agree. I hope no one with epilepsy uses this forum ------------- Entering an age of Austerity and now driving a Focus Diesel. |
Posted By: IamSpartacus
Date Posted: 15-December-2006 at 13:10
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call it unnatural selection......
------------- The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think. |
Posted By: Mick525i
Date Posted: 15-December-2006 at 13:14
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Cant wait for TG to return. The repeats are driving my missus mental. M ------------- Cheers Mick 
BMW E21 318 1980 BMW E39 525i 2002 MTech VW Golf Gti 2003 |
Posted By: Bigian
Date Posted: 17-December-2006 at 11:46
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Roll on the new year esp jan a decent motoring show only watch 5th gear to see vbh. rossie nothing wrong with avatar ------------- If you can't be good don't get caught -------------------------- |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 17-December-2006 at 12:04
@Rossi - does this answer your question? Its great not only does it mean I can watch it but it drives my missus mental also. ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Rossi
Date Posted: 17-December-2006 at 12:09
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@ Ian, Avatar changed now, was an epileptics nightmare, flashing etc..back to normal again, although no one was forcing you to watch it! [back on topic] ------------- |
Posted By: Rossi
Date Posted: 17-December-2006 at 12:12
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hmmm.... sounds like a plan Kb ------------- |
Posted By: IamSpartacus
Date Posted: 17-December-2006 at 12:15
Anyone got a a jaffa cake handy? for some unknown reason my epilepsy is gone but I have a crazy for orangyey biscuity type cakes???? ------------- The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think. |
Posted By: Coasting
Date Posted: 17-December-2006 at 22:10
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I just hope and pray that the next series of TG is streets ahead of the last two. In my opinion they've gone downhill rapidly with more focus on stupid stunts and gimicks than motoring content of any real stature. Whilst I'm well aware they are now a 'general entertainment programme' I think they've diluted the topic way too much of late. ------------- 
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Posted By: thepits
Date Posted: 17-December-2006 at 22:21
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Excuse me, surely you're confusing this program with 5th Gear ------------- Cats know your every thought. But don't care. |
Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 17-December-2006 at 22:31
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Bring back Chris Goffey I say.. Better when Quentin Wilson and William Woollard were on it. More down to earth and at least they catered for everyday folk and their budgets. Here's a thing I didn't know - Kate Humble was a presenter as well at some point, beats working with the hairy little one - you know the one.. the one who thinks a great pair of t*ts are the ones sat on a birdtable..  ------------- V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate J Reg Saab 900i 16v '63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe R reg Honda PC50 moped.. No BMW as yet... |
Posted By: thepits
Date Posted: 17-December-2006 at 22:50
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Gosh, you are old ------------- Cats know your every thought. But don't care. |
Posted By: flyingalexf68
Date Posted: 18-December-2006 at 10:53
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Eh, Mr. thepits, your No. 2 son seems to have some driving issues. Maybe a
few lessons fro Christmas would be a good idea? But just make sure the instructor is well insured. ------------- 1995 e36 3.0 M3 Coupe, Daytona Violet, AP Racing BBK, CCFL Angel Eyes, M3 Spoiler, M-Tec 3 Steering Wheel. 2000 530d Steptronic, Poverty Spec, 18" Alloys. |
Posted By: thepits
Date Posted: 18-December-2006 at 14:03
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Derek? You well insured? Just shown him the photos - he now realises even more what a lucky boy he was
(ok back to the thread......)
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Posted By: Sporty1
Date Posted: 18-December-2006 at 22:17
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I remember her presenting it, that's when it was a half hour show on Thursday's at half eight on 2. Can't remember her being any good though, maybe that's why she moved on to animals. |
Posted By: IamSpartacus
Date Posted: 18-December-2006 at 22:22
Why me? ------------- The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think. |
Posted By: thepits
Date Posted: 18-December-2006 at 23:13
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Because I need an excuse to come to foreign land where they all drive on the wrong side of the road anyway ------------- Cats know your every thought. But don't care. |
Posted By: Daz
Date Posted: 19-December-2006 at 14:27
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God I can't wait for it to be back on TV. 5th Gear is so bloody dull. All they talk about is cheap tat and mpg figures etc. I much prefer the sheer entertaiment of watching Clarkson race an Aston Martin across Europe just for the hell of it. Now that's a show for petrol heads!! I have a feeling they will not let "tippex teeth" forget his inability to drive in a straight line anytime soon either... Daz ------------- http://smg.photobucket.com/user/silverbeastie/media/Milltek/Sig.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  2009 E92 M3 - Milltek |
Posted By: Sporty1
Date Posted: 19-December-2006 at 15:23
I think your right on this one, he still hasn't lived down the teeth. |
Posted By: Sporty1
Date Posted: 05-January-2007 at 23:46
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Crash to be broadcast, apparently..... http://uk.news.yahoo.com/05012007/376/richard-s-crash-shown-top-gear.html - http://uk.news.yahoo.com/05012007/376/richard-s-crash-shown- top-gear.html |
Posted By: stephenperry
Date Posted: 06-January-2007 at 00:13
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and can't you just guarantee that after they've shown the footage they'll both ask "well, did you survive?" move over richard porter, i'll have your job as scriptwriter, and your job at evo mag as well ------------- 2007 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Titanium X Auto 1983 Ford Sierra XR4i 2000 Alpina B10 3.3 #118 1999 BMW 323Ci 1995 BMW 318i SE 1994 Vauxhall Omega 2.0 GLS 1995 Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX 1990 Honda Concerto 1.6 EX 1986 Ford Orion 1.6 GL 1989 Ford Fiesta 1.1 Firefly |
Posted By: 540 V8
Date Posted: 08-January-2007 at 16:13
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Hamsters crash will be spoken about every single episode you can garuntee it! oh, and the teeth will be mentioned. Infact, I reckon he'll be asked to show them too Can't wait!
Mike ------------- 
Current:E34 540i Touring 6 speed manual(Mpower bodykit & suspension)& Chrysler Voyager 3.3 V6 auto Previous:E34 530iSE AC Schnitzer suspension. E28 525e auto-Standard |
Posted By: stephenperry
Date Posted: 18-January-2007 at 23:38
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looks like we were right.... just received the latest Top Gear magazine newsletter email... "The story of Richard Hammond's accident took on a life of its own. Newspaper headlines, incessant reports and rent-a-gob pundits whipped up a frenzy, but photographs of the accident have never been seen… until now. to quote Lionel Hutz, Attorney of Law, "we can ching ching ching cash in on this tragedy!" being a BBC magazine i suppose they have to recover their £2 million golden handcuffs deal through "exclusive" scoops, raising the rip-off bbc licence fee is always an option..... ------------- 2007 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Titanium X Auto 1983 Ford Sierra XR4i 2000 Alpina B10 3.3 #118 1999 BMW 323Ci 1995 BMW 318i SE 1994 Vauxhall Omega 2.0 GLS 1995 Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX 1990 Honda Concerto 1.6 EX 1986 Ford Orion 1.6 GL 1989 Ford Fiesta 1.1 Firefly |
Posted By: IamSpartacus
Date Posted: 18-January-2007 at 23:47
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I' kind of disappointed they chose to air this..... all a bit Jane Goodie to me...... glad he's ok tho and more glad they're back!
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Posted By: Rossi
Date Posted: 18-January-2007 at 23:54
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as in 'tarzan and Jade' then.. BBC have to capitalize on this, as they never got the lisence fee increase they wanted, regulator prevented that..<phew!> Either way, I'll be watching it anyway... ------------- |
Posted By: IamSpartacus
Date Posted: 18-January-2007 at 23:57
Know what ye are saying but at the same time....... I can't help thinking they should draw a line under it and move on, This sensationalist mentality is wrong and is only leading to the dumbing down of our moral code... wrong ------------- The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think. |
Posted By: stephenperry
Date Posted: 19-January-2007 at 00:03
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despite all my moaning and digs i agree, it's been hard going without a weekly fix of fresh pure top gear, repeats and substitutes only scratch the itch for so long, my turkey is well and truly "on the run" ------------- 2007 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Titanium X Auto 1983 Ford Sierra XR4i 2000 Alpina B10 3.3 #118 1999 BMW 323Ci 1995 BMW 318i SE 1994 Vauxhall Omega 2.0 GLS 1995 Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX 1990 Honda Concerto 1.6 EX 1986 Ford Orion 1.6 GL 1989 Ford Fiesta 1.1 Firefly |
Posted By: thepits
Date Posted: 19-January-2007 at 00:03
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------------- Cats know your every thought. But don't care. |
Posted By: stephenperry
Date Posted: 19-January-2007 at 00:03
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roll on the 28th when the new series starts! ------------- 2007 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Titanium X Auto 1983 Ford Sierra XR4i 2000 Alpina B10 3.3 #118 1999 BMW 323Ci 1995 BMW 318i SE 1994 Vauxhall Omega 2.0 GLS 1995 Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX 1990 Honda Concerto 1.6 EX 1986 Ford Orion 1.6 GL 1989 Ford Fiesta 1.1 Firefly |
Posted By: stephenperry
Date Posted: 19-January-2007 at 00:10
that may explain why i got an email from bbc magazines "3 issues for £1 trial offer" they must be really struggling what with the "unexpected" digital switchover, funny how itv, c4 and c5 can manage - what's that you say? they have adverts? no, the bbc don't have adverts, well, no-one elses, they just spend 10 mins in between programmes plugging their own crap to a captive audience (captive in more ways than one - pay up or lock up), poor devils :violin smiley:
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Posted By: Rossi
Date Posted: 19-January-2007 at 00:22
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Yup Derek I totally agree but, Richard Hammond would surely have conscented to the broadcasting of this..after all, he was at work and being filmed when this unfortunate incident occurred. This would only turn up through the internet media if it wasn't shown by the bbc. I think the line will be drawn under this accident, once it's shown on top gear (after all, if the accident hadn't happened, it would be on their anyway) ..then they can move on to the rest of the series... ------------- |
Posted By: m3tiko
Date Posted: 19-January-2007 at 01:07
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It's television lads...corporate capitalism.
Just like endemol (Big Brother) decision not to drop the show...it all comes down to viewing figures;theirs have gone up by 1 million to 4.5. Top Gears decision is similar, I feel they know that non-motoring interested viewers will watch out of curiousity and this may lead them to keeping those same people to stay tuned further on...Can only be a good thing IMO. -------------  |
Posted By: IamSpartacus
Date Posted: 19-January-2007 at 07:33
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In the same sentence? Go wash your keyboard out! ------------- The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think. |
Posted By: m3tiko
Date Posted: 19-January-2007 at 07:45
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Trust me I was cringing whilst having visions of Jade Goody's flashing antics....Is that not enough for one to have to suffer?? ------------- |
Posted By: Peter Fenwick
Date Posted: 19-January-2007 at 09:10
It will have been up to Richard Hammond whether they show the footage so I don't think it is fair to say the BBC are cashing in. Oh and for all those who don't like the license fee, well the BBC could always start showing comercials. For every one hour of sky TV you get over 20 minutes of adverts. Or the BBC could just shut down then you wouldn't have any top gear not to mention that British broad casting would consist of what ITV and C4 make. So we would jhave a load of reality shows, a few soaps and not much else. 99% of what is shown on Sky is either American TV or old BBC programs. I don't like paying for a license as well as a subscription to sky but I see it as necesary if you want Britian to make any decent TV of our own. ------------- Entering an age of Austerity and now driving a Focus Diesel. |
Posted By: Peter Fenwick
Date Posted: 19-January-2007 at 09:12
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I would like to see Jade Goody and all the other famous for being famous/rich idiots run over by a steam roller! ------------- Entering an age of Austerity and now driving a Focus Diesel. |
Posted By: Sporty1
Date Posted: 19-January-2007 at 09:14
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At least, may be anyway, BB has throw something up that only people of colour really know exists, and that's the underlying 'stuff' as opposed to the in your face up front 'stuff', which these day is not often seen by most. |
Posted By: Rossi
Date Posted: 19-January-2007 at 09:17
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Jade Goody's success on BB will no doubt be her downfall..full circle maybe...shame ------------- |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 19-January-2007 at 09:33
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Just looking at her http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jade_Goody - wikipedia page , she apparently supports an anti-bullying charity! Ironically the racist cow is aparrently of mixed race! found this also
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Posted By: Rossi
Date Posted: 19-January-2007 at 09:41
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lol K, she is a TAS...True Ambassador of Stupidity... [back on topic] ------------- |
Posted By: Rossi
Date Posted: 28-January-2007 at 19:00
An hour to go... ------------- |
Posted By: nero
Date Posted: 28-January-2007 at 19:06
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Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 28-January-2007 at 21:06
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Was I the only one who thought that the script for the accident came across a little too rehearsed and intentional? ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: stephenperry
Date Posted: 28-January-2007 at 21:13
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probably because it has been rehearsed, many times ------------- 2007 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Titanium X Auto 1983 Ford Sierra XR4i 2000 Alpina B10 3.3 #118 1999 BMW 323Ci 1995 BMW 318i SE 1994 Vauxhall Omega 2.0 GLS 1995 Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX 1990 Honda Concerto 1.6 EX 1986 Ford Orion 1.6 GL 1989 Ford Fiesta 1.1 Firefly |
Posted By: Misty Morning
Date Posted: 28-January-2007 at 21:13
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I think even they couldn't make one giant gag as per usual, you could see Hammond was still effected by it naturally, so I think they approached it with humour and tact. Not very Top Gear I know but not the usual feature one of your presenters nearly getting totaled. Apart from that glad to see it back on the box with a complete crew |
Posted By: 540 V8
Date Posted: 28-January-2007 at 21:29
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Woohoo, what a show! Clarkson is not the most sympathetic of people but you can tell he was glad to have Hammond back and the whole show was done in good taste. Hammond himself is probably still having nightmares about it but the fact he can laugh only exists because he is back to normal and this can only be a good thing. I do feel like thy are going to draw a line under it now and they will move on, mainly at the request of Hammond which did seem although in jest, had some meaning to it and I think the other two took heed. That aside, I thought the road building issue was rather funny and exposed a little of what can be done when you put your mind to it! though due to the extra cost, we all know this speedy approach will never happen otherwise we'll be paying £1.50 per litre for petrol and £400 a year on road tax! The only thing I was puzzled at though was how can a Jaguar be better than a BMW, Aston and Mercedes??? apart from the fact it wasn't as good looking as Clarkson said, money no objct, I'd rather have an Aston Martin anyday over a cheaper built, mass produced Jaguar IMO. Thought Jamie Oliver was quite funny too! Anyway, glad TG is back and long may it live! my Sunday evenings are now giving me something else to think about rather than dwelling on the fact it's almost the end of the weekend! HIP, HIP, HOORAY!
Mike -------------
Current:E34 540i Touring 6 speed manual(Mpower bodykit & suspension)& Chrysler Voyager 3.3 V6 auto Previous:E34 530iSE AC Schnitzer suspension. E28 525e auto-Standard |
Posted By: Sporty1
Date Posted: 29-January-2007 at 10:14
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Hamster blamed for crash?!?!?!?!? http://uk.news.yahoo.com/29012007/140/doubts-raised-hamster-crash.html - http://uk.news.yahoo.com/29012007/140/doubts-raised-hamster- crash.html |
Posted By: Peter Fenwick
Date Posted: 29-January-2007 at 11:46
I saw this too. He may well have been responsible for what happened. I like the guy and am very glad he is well but that doesn't mean driver error wasn't partly to blame. ------------- Entering an age of Austerity and now driving a Focus Diesel. |
Posted By: Sporty1
Date Posted: 29-January-2007 at 14:47
Oh no definately...... but everyone would probably do the same thing in that situation, and that is to 'jump on the brake pedal'. Experience count for a lot. |
Posted By: Peter Fenwick
Date Posted: 29-January-2007 at 19:05
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Personally I think the 'let's find someone to blame' brigade should just leave it.
------------- Entering an age of Austerity and now driving a Focus Diesel. |
Posted By: m3tiko
Date Posted: 29-January-2007 at 19:09
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BBC must be a very,very happy bunch.....
http://entertainment.uk.msn.com/news/Article.aspx?cp-documentid=2700793 - Top Gear beats CBB in ratings It'd be now interesting to see how many viewers it attracted last series to yesterdays showing and what nexts weeks numbers are like. ------------- |
Posted By: stephenperry
Date Posted: 29-January-2007 at 20:26
maybe a company involved is about to get sued? ------------- 2007 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Titanium X Auto 1983 Ford Sierra XR4i 2000 Alpina B10 3.3 #118 1999 BMW 323Ci 1995 BMW 318i SE 1994 Vauxhall Omega 2.0 GLS 1995 Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX 1990 Honda Concerto 1.6 EX 1986 Ford Orion 1.6 GL 1989 Ford Fiesta 1.1 Firefly |
Posted By: stephenperry
Date Posted: 29-January-2007 at 20:28
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looks like Clarkson won his bet then, even if he did fib a bit in the article regarding the timing of the crash footage http://driving.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,12529-2567606,00.html - http://driving.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,12529-2567606,00 .html ------------- 2007 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Titanium X Auto 1983 Ford Sierra XR4i 2000 Alpina B10 3.3 #118 1999 BMW 323Ci 1995 BMW 318i SE 1994 Vauxhall Omega 2.0 GLS 1995 Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX 1990 Honda Concerto 1.6 EX 1986 Ford Orion 1.6 GL 1989 Ford Fiesta 1.1 Firefly |
Posted By: Mick525i
Date Posted: 29-January-2007 at 20:36
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Did anyone hear what the member of the audiance said when they were talking about Richards crash. He shouted somthing and Richard said thanks but they never repeated what he said. Anyone got better hearing than me?? Mick ------------- Cheers Mick
BMW E21 318 1980 BMW E39 525i 2002 MTech VW Golf Gti 2003 |
Posted By: stephenperry
Date Posted: 29-January-2007 at 20:46
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i couldn't make it out either, but you can check it again here http://www.mininova.org/tor/561772 - http://www.mininova.org/tor/561772 maybe rip the audio into adobe audition or similar and filter the background noise? ------------- 2007 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Titanium X Auto 1983 Ford Sierra XR4i 2000 Alpina B10 3.3 #118 1999 BMW 323Ci 1995 BMW 318i SE 1994 Vauxhall Omega 2.0 GLS 1995 Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX 1990 Honda Concerto 1.6 EX 1986 Ford Orion 1.6 GL 1989 Ford Fiesta 1.1 Firefly |
Posted By: Sporty1
Date Posted: 29-January-2007 at 21:26
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Think that was more that that programme on C4 that started at the same time that promotes racism. |
Posted By: 540 V8
Date Posted: 29-January-2007 at 22:08
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I can't see how you can blame Hammond. Surely before each run safety checks are done and I'm sure if he saw the tyre about to go, he'd have stopped according to the procedure he was briefed on?
Mike -------------
Current:E34 540i Touring 6 speed manual(Mpower bodykit & suspension)& Chrysler Voyager 3.3 V6 auto Previous:E34 530iSE AC Schnitzer suspension. E28 525e auto-Standard |
Posted By: Peter Fenwick
Date Posted: 30-January-2007 at 09:07
I think the owner of the car may be facing criminal procedings as a result of the accident.
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Posted By: Sporty1
Date Posted: 30-January-2007 at 09:34
Think the owners saying, that if he had not jumped on the brakes he would not have had the massive spill that he did , it would have all be 'controlable'. The tyre puncture/delamination would have all been about reaction times. |
Posted By: Peter Fenwick
Date Posted: 30-January-2007 at 10:52
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From the video footage it was 0.4 seconds from delamination to crash so reactions times are fairly irrelevant I would have thought. ------------- Entering an age of Austerity and now driving a Focus Diesel. |
Posted By: Misty Morning
Date Posted: 30-January-2007 at 20:08
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Just found this if anyone interested http://www.bbc.co.uk/broadband/mediaplayer/players/bbc2/bb_rm_console.shtml?package=4587152&nb%20ram=1&bbram=1&nbwm=1&bbwm=1&clip=topgear_280107_clip1&checkedBandwidth=bb&checkedMedia=ram&subtitles=hide&alreadySeen=1 - http://www.bbc.co.uk/broadband/mediaplayer/players/bbc2/bb_r m_console.shtml?package=4587152&nb%20ram=1&bbram=1&a mp;nbwm=1&bbwm=1&clip=topgear_280107_clip1&check edBandwidth=bb&checkedMedia=ram&subtitles=hide&a lreadySeen=1 # |
Posted By: flyingalexf68
Date Posted: 30-January-2007 at 22:02
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"Press that button and the engine no longer produces 5000 horse power, it
produces 10000 horse power. And possibly the biggest accident you will ever see."  ------------- 1995 e36 3.0 M3 Coupe, Daytona Violet, AP Racing BBK, CCFL Angel Eyes, M3 Spoiler, M-Tec 3 Steering Wheel. 2000 530d Steptronic, Poverty Spec, 18" Alloys. |
Posted By: Sporty1
Date Posted: 31-January-2007 at 10:10
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He was tempting fate the whole way through... |
Posted By: ivanovoitch
Date Posted: 31-January-2007 at 13:56
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That girl is a complete idiot. Hands up. I did watch a bit of CBB over the last few weeks. Enjoyed some of it too. Jades boyfriend asked BB what a foetus was! God help the children growing up with an idiot racist and a pig ignorant t**t for parents. ------------- |
Posted By: 540 V8
Date Posted: 01-February-2007 at 21:22
Can I just say, I am NOT defending Jade in any way but, does anyone realise her father is a half cast? I cannot see how she'd be purposefully racist if this is indeed the case? Just a thought! back on topic.......... -------------
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Posted By: DSK328i
Date Posted: 04-February-2007 at 23:21
No, was very faint and I tried to listen hard. But it must have been something along the lines of its nice to see that Hammonds alive and well and being able to talk through the incident ... i guess. ------------- Let The Good Times Roll |
Posted By: IamSpartacus
Date Posted: 05-February-2007 at 09:43
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So was it any good last night and when will it be available for download.... I only get BBC Prime here and that's crap! ------------- The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think. |
Posted By: stephenperry
Date Posted: 05-February-2007 at 16:33
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pretty poor episode last night, apart from the veyron being maxed out for download, it's here http://www.mininova.org/tor/571328 - http://www.mininova.org/tor/571328 but keep checking the finalgear.com site, all the past episodes are linked as well as the new ones every week http://www.finalgear.com - www.finalgear.com ------------- 2007 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Titanium X Auto 1983 Ford Sierra XR4i 2000 Alpina B10 3.3 #118 1999 BMW 323Ci 1995 BMW 318i SE 1994 Vauxhall Omega 2.0 GLS 1995 Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX 1990 Honda Concerto 1.6 EX 1986 Ford Orion 1.6 GL 1989 Ford Fiesta 1.1 Firefly |