Top Gear - Page 3

longknocker · 08-17-2010, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Texan in Mexico

Ok, so I know I must be the last guy to see this show.

Been living out of the States for a while and got Dish TV recently down here and have become addicted to BBC and specifically Top Gear.

What a great mixture of humor and fast cars - the only way to improve would be to have Jessica Alba as a co-host.

Any other fans?

Not Really, Travis; Never Watched It!

OLS · 08-18-2010, 02:07 PM

Well I went and DLed a few episodes. Some season 12 and some season 10.
I could not figurre out a quick way to only grab Vietnam, Boats, etc, but as
luck would have it, I DID get the boatcar episode. I understand where you
guys get the enthusiasm. This show is cool. I have watched snatches of the
boats and ALL of the episode where they get the three snazzy proto cars and
go off looking for the perfect driving road. Which they find in italy finally.
In the end, the 'sad sack' one of the three guys ends up buck naked in the
cockpit pouring bottled water on himself cause he either doesn't have AC in
the Aston Martin he's driving, or it has never worked. (others are in a Orange
Lambo and a Green Porsche.)

Texan in Mexico · 08-18-2010, 02:29 PM

Good stuff! I made a conscious decision not to look up episodes because I enjoy watching with my gf every night.

I am not a big car buff however it works on so many levels.

Wonder which one is on tonight?
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Mugen910 · 08-18-2010, 02:32 PM

The last episode for this season (in hd) was awesome!!!! OK actually Top Gear in HD is awesome...

Brad for good info on Top Gear go to Finalgear.com but don't bother with Fifth Gear..it was a spin off after one of the original guys from Top Gear was "Let Go"

Travis, my gf watches a few episodes with me because, well only because she like the british accent, but one night asked me "What's that cute car he is driving." I looked over and smiled to say "Porsche 911 GT" will you buy me one? Well I am sure you know where this conversation ended..yup at the price haha
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Texan in Mexico · 09-02-2010, 06:55 AM

Appears the BBC has lost an injunction to protect the identity of The Stig for a second time.

Wonder how they will handle it?
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mithrilG60 · 09-02-2010, 07:03 AM

They'll probably kill off White Stig and bring back Black stig, the filmed that a year or two ago around the first challenge so that'll probably be the route.

mosesbotbol · 09-02-2010, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Texan in Mexico

Appears the BBC has lost an injunction to protect the identity of The Stig for a second time.

Wonder how they will handle it?
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I think the whole thing is orchestrated. Bad or contentious press is better than no press. Top Gear is one of the most popular shows in the world, so it is inevitable there will be gossip in Britain.

Everyone knows who the Stig is, but it really does not matter.

mithrilG60 · 09-02-2010, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Everyone knows who the Stig is, but it really does not matter.

Except to the guy trying to sell his memoir that's claiming to be the Stig, to him it's priceless advertising. I'm just amazed that the Stig is a NASCAR driver

mosesbotbol · 09-02-2010, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by mithrilG60

Except to the guy trying to sell his memoir that's claiming to be the Stig, to him it's priceless advertising. I'm just amazed that the Stig is a NASCAR driver

Geez, I thought they had Sterling Moss filling in as the Stig.

Texan in Mexico · 09-05-2010, 08:18 PM

Tonight they are racing across Japan!
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Dooge · 09-07-2010, 08:57 PM

Do love that show. Have every episode and watch at least one every week.

Strange thing, i have no passion for cars at all.

Mugen910 · 09-07-2010, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Texan in Mexico

Tonight they are racing across Japan!
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GTR in that right? Badass!

Texan in Mexico · 09-07-2010, 09:26 PM

Yes you are right, nitrogen in the tires. It was so funny watching the other two guys go from train to train and then the suitcase bikes off the ferry. Such a good show.

Dooge · 09-07-2010, 09:34 PM

was a good episode that one. I'm a fan of all the epic races. The truffel race was a good one, too.

Mugen910 · 11-06-2010, 09:41 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmn-__6XQsM

The STIG!!!!

chachee52 · 11-06-2010, 10:55 AM

http://www.history.com/shows/top-gear

New American Top Gear starts Nov 21 on History channel. I don't know if it looks as good though. We shall see. This is the second set of cast in the last couple years. 2 years ago they tried this but scrapped it in a couple of shows.

zappaFREAK · 11-14-2010, 09:54 AM

Love the show!! I too am in fear of the American version. We just do not have the same type of humor as the Brits. I hope I am wrong and it is as good. Love the episode where they drive the 3 wheel car and it is rolling over at every corner and passersby roll it back over!!

chachee52 · 11-28-2010, 06:00 PM

Anyone watching the new American Top Gear? It's on the History channel on Sunday nights. Last week was the first episode. All i have to say is......... eh

loki · 11-28-2010, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by chachee52

Anyone watching the new American Top Gear? It's on the History channel on Sunday nights. Last week was the first episode. All i have to say is......... eh

the first few seasons of uk top gear were eh too. it takes a while to get a cast to gel

ir13 · 11-28-2010, 07:07 PM

first episode of the US Top Gear sucked IMO.

08-18-2010, 02:07 PM	#42
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: Top Gear Well I went and DLed a few episodes. Some season 12 and some season 10. I could not figurre out a quick way to only grab Vietnam, Boats, etc, but as luck would have it, I DID get the boatcar episode. I understand where you guys get the enthusiasm. This show is cool. I have watched snatches of the boats and ALL of the episode where they get the three snazzy proto cars and go off looking for the perfect driving road. Which they find in italy finally. In the end, the 'sad sack' one of the three guys ends up buck naked in the cockpit pouring bottled water on himself cause he either doesn't have AC in the Aston Martin he's driving, or it has never worked. (others are in a Orange Lambo and a Green Porsche.)

08-18-2010, 02:29 PM	#43
Texan in Mexico Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Travis Location: Puerto Morelos, Mexico Posts: 958 Trading: (0)	Re: Top Gear Good stuff! I made a conscious decision not to look up episodes because I enjoy watching with my gf every night. I am not a big car buff however it works on so many levels. Wonder which one is on tonight? Posted via Mobile Device

08-18-2010, 02:32 PM	#44
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: Top Gear The last episode for this season (in hd) was awesome!!!! OK actually Top Gear in HD is awesome... Brad for good info on Top Gear go to Finalgear.com but don't bother with Fifth Gear..it was a spin off after one of the original guys from Top Gear was "Let Go" Travis, my gf watches a few episodes with me because, well only because she like the british accent, but one night asked me "What's that cute car he is driving." I looked over and smiled to say "Porsche 911 GT" will you buy me one? Well I am sure you know where this conversation ended..yup at the price haha Posted via Mobile Device

09-02-2010, 06:55 AM	#45
Texan in Mexico Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Travis Location: Puerto Morelos, Mexico Posts: 958 Trading: (0)	Re: Top Gear Appears the BBC has lost an injunction to protect the identity of The Stig for a second time. Wonder how they will handle it? Posted via Mobile Device

09-02-2010, 07:03 AM	#46
mithrilG60 Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Geoff Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 733 Trading: (2)	Re: Top Gear They'll probably kill off White Stig and bring back Black stig, the filmed that a year or two ago around the first challenge so that'll probably be the route.

09-05-2010, 08:18 PM	#50
Texan in Mexico Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Travis Location: Puerto Morelos, Mexico Posts: 958 Trading: (0)	Re: Top Gear Tonight they are racing across Japan! Posted via Mobile Device

09-07-2010, 08:57 PM	#51
Dooge I drink with awsmith4! Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 659 Trading: (4)	Re: Top Gear Do love that show. Have every episode and watch at least one every week. Strange thing, i have no passion for cars at all.

09-07-2010, 09:26 PM	#53
Texan in Mexico Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Travis Location: Puerto Morelos, Mexico Posts: 958 Trading: (0)	Re: Top Gear Yes you are right, nitrogen in the tires. It was so funny watching the other two guys go from train to train and then the suitcase bikes off the ferry. Such a good show.

09-07-2010, 09:34 PM	#54
Dooge I drink with awsmith4! Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 659 Trading: (4)	Re: Top Gear was a good episode that one. I'm a fan of all the epic races. The truffel race was a good one, too.

11-06-2010, 09:41 AM	#55
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: Top Gear http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmn-__6XQsM The STIG!!!! __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

11-06-2010, 10:55 AM	#56
chachee52 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Todd Location: Tyngsboro, MA Posts: 399 Trading: (2)	Re: Top Gear http://www.history.com/shows/top-gear New American Top Gear starts Nov 21 on History channel. I don't know if it looks as good though. We shall see. This is the second set of cast in the last couple years. 2 years ago they tried this but scrapped it in a couple of shows. __________________

11-14-2010, 09:54 AM	#57
zappaFREAK The Black Page Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Stephen Location: CT Posts: 349 Trading: (5)	Re: Top Gear Love the show!! I too am in fear of the American version. We just do not have the same type of humor as the Brits. I hope I am wrong and it is as good. Love the episode where they drive the 3 wheel car and it is rolling over at every corner and passersby roll it back over!! __________________ "Dumb all over, a little ugly on the side." FZ zappaFREAK

11-28-2010, 06:00 PM	#58
chachee52 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Todd Location: Tyngsboro, MA Posts: 399 Trading: (2)	Re: Top Gear Anyone watching the new American Top Gear? It's on the History channel on Sunday nights. Last week was the first episode. All i have to say is......... eh __________________

11-28-2010, 07:07 PM	#60
ir13 PSHC - T1nyH@ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,439 Trading: (44)	Re: Top Gear first episode of the US Top Gear sucked IMO. __________________