New Top Gear
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Topic: New Top Gear
Posted By: Cambell
Subject: New Top Gear
Date Posted: 11-February-2013 at 22:17
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I really enjoyed it last night, humorous and the wee Glaswegian lassie was great. Down to earth, loaded, a petrol head and living the dream and why not ? Well done BBC
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Posted By: johne46
Date Posted: 11-February-2013 at 22:29
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Cambell it was a breath of fresh air, i like topgear i never miss it but as the chaps get older and some very daft shows at times its still the only good car tv show!! Glaswegin lassie (Amy Macdonald) she is lovely and i am a bit of a fan she did hold her own on the hot lap lol -------------  M3 Evo 4 door |
Posted By: Andrew Rolland
Date Posted: 12-February-2013 at 08:23
Going on a recent post of yours mate, are you going to call her a munter also?
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Cambell wrote:Posted By: muppet 2
Date Posted: 12-February-2013 at 10:59
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All round good series this time, daft stuff as usual but god it is better than some bloke in an anorak going on about car stats.... James does not wear an anorak.. ------------- I have been diagnosed with ADHOtS. Attention Deficit Hyperactive Ohh that's Shiney 
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Posted By: Cambell
Date Posted: 12-February-2013 at 11:10
Not a munter at all, very pretty.
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Posted By: stevie53
Date Posted: 12-February-2013 at 12:01
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This series has been a big improvement on the last but then that wouldn't have been difficult. A couple of things they need to do, dump the star in the car it's sh1t and has been for a long time! and the 2nd get rid of all the wee blondes n brunettes from the front of the audience, stop trying to turn my car show into a 70s TOTP episode. ------------- ///2000 E39 M5 Imola Red/// NO MORE una volta lei ha avuto l'italiano lei non andrà mai tedesco di nuovo haha |
Posted By: andybeemer74
Date Posted: 12-February-2013 at 12:14
Yea enjoying this series the wee Scottish lassie was great and very pretty buy i agree with Stevie they need to come up with something else now the star in the car has had its day now time to moove on. But its still the best car show on the telly  -------------  Half Jock :-) |
Posted By: Andrew Rolland
Date Posted: 12-February-2013 at 12:22
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So what did we think of the new Toyota GT86? Rear wheel drive fun...... ------------- Be exclusive and drive a Petrol 5 Series! Current '13 62 F10 535i MSport Auto Previous '04 04 E60 545i SE Auto '03 53 E60 545i SE Auto (Stolen) '98 S E39 523i SE Auto |
Posted By: Cambell
Date Posted: 12-February-2013 at 12:28
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Posted By: Robin814
Date Posted: 12-February-2013 at 12:42
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Posted By: Andrew Rolland
Date Posted: 12-February-2013 at 13:10
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I was having a look at the specs for the Toyota.
0-62 in 7.6 secs, flat out at 140 mph, so adequate enough. Lumpy 2.0i 4 pot, not a smooth six cylinder, 200 bhp but only 151 lbs of torque, so not much grunt for all that bhp. That's a lot of bhp for a 2.0 normally aspirated engine. A decent engine (a German one) will produce approx the same figure of torque in lbs as it does power in bhp. Mine produces approx. the same value of bhp as it does lbs of torque as too did my 523i, with 177 bhp and 180 lbs of torque.
While it would be a fun car, I would imagine living with it everyday life in traffic and on the motorway would mean loads of gear changes making driving a bit tiring. ------------- Be exclusive and drive a Petrol 5 Series! Current '13 62 F10 535i MSport Auto Previous '04 04 E60 545i SE Auto '03 53 E60 545i SE Auto (Stolen) '98 S E39 523i SE Auto |
Posted By: johne46
Date Posted: 12-February-2013 at 16:16
If i was looking for a car that size? i give it a go and its at a good price too lot more fun for your cash and its new and comes with a good back up plan, or pr-owned BMW? well i like the new Toyota some of there newer car look very smart OMG i am getting old  ------------- M3 Evo 4 door |
Posted By: muppet 2
Date Posted: 12-February-2013 at 16:20
but that is why i watch it  ------------- I have been diagnosed with ADHOtS. Attention Deficit Hyperactive Ohh that's Shiney
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Posted By: gary
Date Posted: 12-February-2013 at 19:32
The S14 engine in my E30 M3 is exactly the same. 2.5ltr, 238bhp, 177lb/ft of torgue. In town traffic it is a complete pig to drive, constantly changing from 2nd to 3rd. Don't dare think of moving up to 4th under 35mph. But get it above 3500rpm and OMG it comes to life in a very raucous and violent way all the way to the limiter at 7200rpm. Intoxicating!!!!!!!!!!! I love Top Gear ------------- http://www.bmwccscotland.co.uk/cars/e30/sportevo.html" rel="nofollow - E30 M3 Sport Evo III |
Posted By: Cambell
Date Posted: 12-February-2013 at 23:11
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Posted By: Cambell
Date Posted: 17-February-2013 at 20:52
| Well tonight wasn't bad, Kia Rugby............stupid ! |
Posted By: johne46
Date Posted: 17-February-2013 at 21:20
it was ok tonight kia is a nice wee car  , rugby was daft? ------------- M3 Evo 4 door |
Posted By: shorty
Date Posted: 17-February-2013 at 21:24
ZACTLY !!!!  .......@Cambell :- do you remember when you were out D.J.ing & there wasn't much going on you played a few "Fillers" ........well that is what i recon that is .......they have 15mins at end of show to fill ......"lets do car Rugby " ......"Lets do pointless blowing up of cars " ......."Lets put an eel in the boot of a car"  "  off Clarkson you are a stupid who has the job we all dream about doing & make an  's ear of it "-------------  |
Posted By: Cambell
Date Posted: 17-February-2013 at 21:27
| Fern Kenny, Groove me !! |
Posted By: shorty
Date Posted: 17-February-2013 at 21:40
Yes ......that was my point ........."Board now .......only 15 mins till im out of here .....i know .....Fern Kenny ........"  ------------- |
Posted By: Cambell
Date Posted: 24-February-2013 at 21:03
| Hmmmm ?????? |
Posted By: stevie53
Date Posted: 24-February-2013 at 21:24
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a lot of keech tonight ------------- ///2000 E39 M5 Imola Red/// NO MORE una volta lei ha avuto l'italiano lei non andrà mai tedesco di nuovo haha |
Posted By: shorty
Date Posted: 24-February-2013 at 21:36
I think the word you were looking for Stevie was SH1TE !!! I actualy fell asleep during the "James May posh land rover test " as for 75% of the program dedicated to ANOTHER daft "Project" ???  They will be loosing real "Petrolheads " in droves if they continue with this rubbish ??? And next week more crap .......& a two parter at that  . Another meaningless "Jolly" to a far off land to ponce around doing meaningless stuff . Thay keep talking about "Old Top Gear" at least then we learned somthing about cars ...rather than this drivel  ------------- |
Posted By: m3Cecotto
Date Posted: 24-February-2013 at 22:23
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Doesn't your telly have an on/off switch? ------------- 1981 E23 735i 1989 E30 325i Motorsport Cabrio 1989 E24 635CSi Motorsport Edition http://www.bavarianretro.com" rel="nofollow - Bavarian Retro Cars |
Posted By: shorty
Date Posted: 24-February-2013 at 23:00
Yes ....it has ...... thanks for asking ------------- |
Posted By: Cambell
Date Posted: 25-February-2013 at 07:08
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Posted By: muppet 2
Date Posted: 03-March-2013 at 21:08
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Belter tonight! ------------- I have been diagnosed with ADHOtS. Attention Deficit Hyperactive Ohh that's Shiney
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Posted By: johne46
Date Posted: 03-March-2013 at 21:20
yes it was better , next week looks better still?------------- M3 Evo 4 door |
Posted By: Cambell
Date Posted: 04-March-2013 at 07:08
| Yes, its nice to pay for and watch the 3 of them and their massive team to go on holiday. |
Posted By: Andrew Rolland
Date Posted: 04-March-2013 at 08:30
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Aww come on Cambell.
Jezza's Beamer isn't doing too well.
 Can't say I've heard of sticky throttle problems on the E39, my handbrake wasn't much cop either. Although all his electrical gremlins brought back happy memories of E39 ownership.
I liked his comments about the choice of rear tyres. I would like to think it was a cheap set put on to pass an MOT before he bought it, rather than the previous owner skimping..... ------------- Be exclusive and drive a Petrol 5 Series! Current '13 62 F10 535i MSport Auto Previous '04 04 E60 545i SE Auto '03 53 E60 545i SE Auto (Stolen) '98 S E39 523i SE Auto |
Posted By: Cambell
Date Posted: 04-March-2013 at 11:23
| Ha ha, the previous owner of the E39 was a contestant on Pop Master on BBC Radio 2 today. Unfortunately he didn't do too well. 6 points, apparently he was a bit hacked off at the hole in the door that previously cost him a lot of money to fix prior to the sale. |
Posted By: alanross
Date Posted: 04-March-2013 at 18:25
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I must say I was not entertained much by last nights Top Gear. Another pointless road trip split over two hours in which I'm not going to learn anything new. Driving these three £1500 estates like this is pointless. You would buy a proper jeep for doing that and get knowledgeable people to do the tour. It's not motoring journalism to me. How much is my license fee paying toward this? Three cars at £1500, shipped over there, paying those three t**ts, did you see the amount of crew there...? The list goes on and costs through the roof. Wheres the freedom of information to see the costs... Am I ranting?  Oh I do like the 850R, always had a wee chuckle when I seen the traffic fuzz in them many years ago ------------- http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v648/alanross/?action=view¤t=M3ee041.jpg"> 
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Posted By: shorty
Date Posted: 04-March-2013 at 18:37
 Couldn't agree more Alan  ------------- |
Posted By: Ham328
Date Posted: 04-March-2013 at 21:46
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I'm not sure which surprises me most?
The amount of people who still manage to enjoy Top Gear or the amount of people who pay for a tv licence?  ------------- Mrs Pontipine is a nosey bint. |
Posted By: Cambell
Date Posted: 04-March-2013 at 22:42
I watch TG in the "hope" that there is something informative.
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Posted By: Andrew Rolland
Date Posted: 05-March-2013 at 08:09
I'm sure yonks ago somebody managed to get out of paying for his tv licence because he argued and demonstrated that as his tv was only tuned into ITV and Channel 4 he didn't need a licence as those channels (which Emmerdale is on), are paid for via the adverts and not by the licence fee.
I'm going to miss next Sundays episode ------------- Be exclusive and drive a Petrol 5 Series! Current '13 62 F10 535i MSport Auto Previous '04 04 E60 545i SE Auto '03 53 E60 545i SE Auto (Stolen) '98 S E39 523i SE Auto |
Posted By: m3Cecotto
Date Posted: 05-March-2013 at 09:29
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You need a licence to watch live TV as it is broadcast no matter what channel you watch. However a smart TV using tvcatchup.com or Iplayer/4od/stvplayer etc. doesn't need a licence. Tvcatchup.com is effectively freeview about 2 minutes behind the live feed. However you are under no obligation to let any inspectors in to your house or tell them your name - if you don't do either of these things they'll never prove anything. Or you could just stump up £130 per year to watch Emmerdale and Top Gear and get no hassle. ------------- 1981 E23 735i 1989 E30 325i Motorsport Cabrio 1989 E24 635CSi Motorsport Edition http://www.bavarianretro.com" rel="nofollow - Bavarian Retro Cars |
Posted By: Cambell
Date Posted: 05-March-2013 at 10:55
| You need a licence to own any televisual receiving equipment, nothing to do with how shows are funded. |
Posted By: stevie53
Date Posted: 05-March-2013 at 11:12
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I remember hearing a few years back that when you bought a new TV somehow your postcode managed to find it's way from the shop to the tv detector guys and those who purchased new tv's but had no licence quickly received a visit from the detector van. When I was younger I remember when the detector van went round the streets you would see all thekids whose families never had a licence running into the house to warn their parents to switch the tv off . never happened in my house as we had no tv, had a licence though ------------- ///2000 E39 M5 Imola Red/// NO MORE una volta lei ha avuto l'italiano lei non andrà mai tedesco di nuovo haha |
Posted By: stevie53
Date Posted: 05-March-2013 at 11:22
It stopped being informative for me many moons ago but at least it was funny at times, now it's too repetitive and stale but stupidly I'll continue to watch it in the hope that they'll do something new but I'm not gonna hold my breath. As for Emmerdale, best in soapland for the females but never the same since they tamed the Dingles ------------- ///2000 E39 M5 Imola Red/// NO MORE una volta lei ha avuto l'italiano lei non andrà mai tedesco di nuovo haha |
Posted By: Bob P
Date Posted: 05-March-2013 at 12:19
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I was the technical officer in the TV detector van for a number of years. Went all round Scotland scaring the Cr4p out of people. I saws some sights I can tell you ------------- E61 530D MSport Carbon Black |
Posted By: Ham328
Date Posted: 05-March-2013 at 16:38
You can own as many tv's as you desire connected to dvd players, games consoles etc without requiring a licence. ------------- Mrs Pontipine is a nosey bint. |
Posted By: Cambell
Date Posted: 05-March-2013 at 17:09
I'd question that. (I dont wanna get into a huge debate about it) I'd agree if the screen was only a monitor that doesn't have a receiver in it otherwise I'd be able to say that my 50" Sony TV was only ever used to play "Big Mutha Truckers II" on my Xbox. but it has the capability of receiving TV broadcasts.
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Posted By: Bob P
Date Posted: 05-March-2013 at 17:33
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You are correct Cambell. If it is capable of receiving a TV signal it is liable for a licence ------------- E61 530D MSport Carbon Black |
Posted By: nero
Date Posted: 05-March-2013 at 17:45
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From the http://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/check-if-you-need-one/topics/understanding-your-tv-licence-top3/" rel="nofollow - TV Licencing site
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Posted By: Ham328
Date Posted: 05-March-2013 at 18:06
Thanks.
As i said. If you use any of the above devices to watch or record live television broadcasts you need a licence.
The underlined bit is key. You do not need a licence to own the equipment. Nor do you need a licence to use any of the devices listed for purposes other than to watch or record live television broadcasts.
:editod fir spooling mistaks
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Posted By: Cambell
Date Posted: 05-March-2013 at 18:17
| Thats one way to read it but I dont think it would go down well with those nice men that knock on your door. "Honest guv, I dont watch them" |
Posted By: Ham328
Date Posted: 05-March-2013 at 18:30
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The same nice men who have no right to enter your property and you are under no obligation to answer any of their questions you mean?
Have a look on you tube for bbc licencing goons. There are countless videos of those clowns turning up at peoples door and having their backside handed to them by clued up householders.
For the record i have a licence as i'm not at home a lot and it wouldn't be fair on Gillian or either of our mums to deal with the licence goons at the door.
If i knew 15 years ago what i know now though i'd be like a good mate of mine, who at 43 has had his own place since he was 19 and in the intervening 24 years has contributed exactly 0 pence towards a licence fee. ------------- Mrs Pontipine is a nosey bint. |
Posted By: Cambell
Date Posted: 05-March-2013 at 18:52
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I'm sure you have a licence and all that. As for your mate, its people like that who have ruined the BBC for people like me. If he'd fulfilled his legal and moral duty and paid his licence, Jeremy and crew would be going over Africa in Koenigseggs !!
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Posted By: Andrew Rolland
Date Posted: 06-March-2013 at 08:20
No, best soap for females is Hollyoaks!
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Posted By: stevie53
Date Posted: 06-March-2013 at 08:46
give me peace man! full of schoolies and porcelain dolls. ------------- ///2000 E39 M5 Imola Red/// NO MORE una volta lei ha avuto l'italiano lei non andrà mai tedesco di nuovo haha |
Posted By: muppet 2
Date Posted: 06-March-2013 at 13:13
you don't.. Top Gear makes money . It is sold all over the world. In the world market it has the highest viewing figures for any BBC tv programme ever. All this from 3 blokes cocking about! ------------- I have been diagnosed with ADHOtS. Attention Deficit Hyperactive Ohh that's Shiney
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Posted By: Cambell
Date Posted: 06-March-2013 at 13:53
| "Due to the unique way the BBC is funded" |
Posted By: gary
Date Posted: 06-March-2013 at 16:15
Did someone mention Schoolies  ------------- http://www.bmwccscotland.co.uk/cars/e30/sportevo.html" rel="nofollow - E30 M3 Sport Evo III |
Posted By: alanross
Date Posted: 06-March-2013 at 22:00
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Theres a few videos on you tube that tell you how to opt out from paying for the tv license. I watched one before Christmas and was chuckling at the old boy talking to the beeb telling them he didn't grant them right of access. This bans them from trying to gain access to your property and if they do you can call the police and have the guy done for harassment. Sweet Handy for the tight fifers ------------- http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v648/alanross/?action=view¤t=M3ee041.jpg">
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Posted By: thepits
Date Posted: 07-March-2013 at 11:40
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back on topic The New Top Gear is exactly the same as the Old version - if you don't believe me then look at Dave...etc ------------- Cats know your every thought. But don't care. |
Posted By: stevie53
Date Posted: 07-March-2013 at 14:19
correct me if I'm wrong but I assume the title "New Top Gear" is referring to the new series/episodes and not a new program format. We all know that the Top Gear of 10yrs ago is the same as it is today, that's where I have the problem with it. They're doing the same old routine as they've always done and it's long past it's sell by date Right now that that's dealt with let's get back off topic ------------- ///2000 E39 M5 Imola Red/// NO MORE una volta lei ha avuto l'italiano lei non andrà mai tedesco di nuovo haha |
Posted By: thepits
Date Posted: 07-March-2013 at 15:35
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Posted By: stevie53
Date Posted: 07-March-2013 at 17:22
Pitsy, this might be controversial and some may not agree with me but even your ramblings are more entertaining than 5th gear ------------- ///2000 E39 M5 Imola Red/// NO MORE una volta lei ha avuto l'italiano lei non andrà mai tedesco di nuovo haha |
Posted By: Andrew Rolland
Date Posted: 08-March-2013 at 08:17
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Posted By: stevie53
Date Posted: 08-March-2013 at 09:48
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Leave VBH out of this I've heard this wee chappy is more of a likeness for Pitsy  ------------- ///2000 E39 M5 Imola Red/// NO MORE una volta lei ha avuto l'italiano lei non andrà mai tedesco di nuovo haha |
Posted By: thepits
Date Posted: 08-March-2013 at 12:21
nope - I'm more like ------------- Cats know your every thought. But don't care. |
Posted By: Andrew Rolland
Date Posted: 08-March-2013 at 12:48
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...and thus proves my point that VBH is better looking than Pitsy! ------------- Be exclusive and drive a Petrol 5 Series! Current '13 62 F10 535i MSport Auto Previous '04 04 E60 545i SE Auto '03 53 E60 545i SE Auto (Stolen) '98 S E39 523i SE Auto |
Posted By: thepits
Date Posted: 08-March-2013 at 13:20
but according to some - only just ------------- Cats know your every thought. But don't care. |
Posted By: muppet 2
Date Posted: 10-March-2013 at 21:07
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good end to the series! ------------- I have been diagnosed with ADHOtS. Attention Deficit Hyperactive Ohh that's Shiney
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Posted By: Cambell
Date Posted: 10-March-2013 at 21:31
| series ? its only been a few programs, 2 of which were a holiday video. |
Posted By: Andrew Rolland
Date Posted: 11-March-2013 at 08:22
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Interestingly Jezza's E39 is still on the road, it's been taxed till Dec this year. It must have survived and been brought back home and someone is running around in it. ------------- Be exclusive and drive a Petrol 5 Series! Current '13 62 F10 535i MSport Auto Previous '04 04 E60 545i SE Auto '03 53 E60 545i SE Auto (Stolen) '98 S E39 523i SE Auto |
Posted By: stevie53
Date Posted: 11-March-2013 at 12:03
I agree. Not the best but certainly better than last years effort Will need to go back to watching all the older episodes again now ------------- ///2000 E39 M5 Imola Red/// NO MORE una volta lei ha avuto l'italiano lei non andrà mai tedesco di nuovo haha |