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Old 11-29-2009, 05:24 PM
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Thanks for the link, I was wondering what I was going to do once mininova went supernova.

Downloading now.....
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Thanks for the link,

Downloading @ 250 kB/s 40 minutes to go, I wish the BBC would let them play them when they are new.
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Thanks for the link as I couldnt find any on mininova, just got done DL
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no problem, hopefully my baby will go to sleep so I can watch it
Old 11-29-2009, 11:18 PM
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Would have liked to have seen the Balboni's lap. Otherwise another awesome episode by the boys...
Old 11-29-2009, 11:34 PM
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Meh, it was ok but yea would have loved to see the lambo do a lap.
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It felt like it was shorter than others for some reason.
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Originally Posted by asianspec
It felt like it was shorter than others for some reason.
and also +1 on seeing the lambo do lap!
Old 11-30-2009, 03:45 PM
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I never thought of Lancia as the #1 on the list, but after that episode, I agree. Personally I was thinking Audi because of their racing heritage with their Quattro system, but hearing about them being beat by the 2wd Lancia, I understand why they weren't number one. But then again, Lancia hasn't made a car in close to 20 years and Audi is still going strong today making awesome cars I'm going to play Forza 3 tonight and get my hands on the cars they have available

The episode was great, but like others have said, why no Balboni lap? Such a sexy car
Old 11-30-2009, 04:11 PM
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Wasn't bad but the first 2 were better imo.
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
The episode was great, but like others have said, why no Balboni lap? Such a sexy car
Now I thought the same thing and couple that with the ridiculous lap in the lancia and I wonder if the stig was even there. The lancia might have in fact been that tough and I'll admit it might well have been the coolest lap ever but something seems fishy to me.
Old 11-30-2009, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Myxomatosis
Now I thought the same thing and couple that with the ridiculous lap in the lancia and I wonder if the stig was even there. The lancia might have in fact been that tough and I'll admit it might well have been the coolest lap ever but something seems fishy to me.
Agreed. If he can push a Veyron or the Caparo T1 around the track with no issues, I'm sure he could handle the Lancia. Yes it was wet and it's RWD but still.
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Is there a new ep this week?
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^^yep its at a later time though...i think
Old 12-06-2009, 05:12 PM
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anybody know what's on the platter for this week?
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Originally Posted by SLushhYYY
^^yep its at a later time though...i think
Only 30 mins later than usual, 8:30 PM GMT rather than 8:00 PM GMT. There are a few fake torrents floating around on the internet but the real one hasnt been posted yet, hopefully it will be within the next hour or so. It blows that mininova has gone down the tubes .
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BAM!
It's the real deal, apparently they must keep losing sites, I've never even heard of this one before, unfortunately it goes straight to download...no page. Get in line quick

http://torrage.com/torrent/7FAC8BB98...7378B4.torrent
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NP! I was sitting on the final gear website hitting reload every few minutes. I hate getting in line late when there's 15 zillion leachers hit this one with only about 800 leachers
Old 12-06-2009, 06:55 PM
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Old 12-06-2009, 07:06 PM
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Thanks for the link, Uploading @ 185kB/s down @ 319kB/s 23 minutes left.
Old 12-06-2009, 08:17 PM
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40 days

F that, I'm going to casttv. InstaTopGear

I wonder when they'll start getting the challenges. I love those.
Old 12-06-2009, 08:23 PM
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Thanks for the link! I'm just going to let my computer run all night so it's ready to watch in the morning
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For those who dont want to download

http://www.wisevid.com/view_video.ph...60aunayf32323#
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Good episode....sucks that there wont be a new one next week
Old 12-07-2009, 09:13 AM
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My cable modem burned out yesterday so I didn't get a chance to download and won't be able to until tonight. Agh. I also can't believe the number of fake torrents. All the BBC has to do is to simulcast on BBC America and I wouldn't need to download it. Why do they not see the demand for this show in the USA? Aaaaaaaaaaargh. I can handle Jeremy's occasional anti-American car rant, I'm a mature, secure adult!

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Old 12-07-2009, 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by neuronbob
My cable modem burned out yesterday so I didn't get a chance to download and won't be able to until tonight. Agh. I also can't believe the number of fake torrents. All the BBC has to do is to simulcast on BBC America and I wouldn't need to download it. Why do they not see the demand for this show in the USA? Aaaaaaaaaaargh. I can handle Jeremy's occasional anti-American car rant, I'm a mature, secure adult!

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I hear from a relative in the cable business, that BBC is a serious pita to deal with. They charge a lot money for the shows, because as he said, they just don't care. The viewing audience in the US is so small, that it isn't worth the money. It is a bunch of bs, my cable provider doesn't even have BBC America(this guy works for a different one). Now a good question would be why does it take 6 months for a top gear episiode to get aired here at all, idk.
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Originally Posted by neuronbob
My cable modem burned out yesterday so I didn't get a chance to download and won't be able to until tonight. Agh. I also can't believe the number of fake torrents. All the BBC has to do is to simulcast on BBC America and I wouldn't need to download it. Why do they not see the demand for this show in the USA? Aaaaaaaaaaargh. I can handle Jeremy's occasional anti-American car rant, I'm a mature, secure adult!

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You're also the minority.

I enjoyed the episode, although I disagreed with a couple of points. Didn't think the Q7 was ugly at all. I absolutely LOVE the new Range Rover, and that nav screen is absolutely wicked.
Old 12-07-2009, 10:58 AM
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a better link
http://btjunkie.org/torrent/Top-Gear...224f190e2c641b
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eh, thought the episode was alright
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Loved it.
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Originally Posted by AMAN1
You're also the minority.
Yes, literally and figuratively.

I was able to download it at the office this AM and watched it at lunchtime. It was a "meh" episode, though the "review" of the Twingo was pretty good. It didn't out-do the Ford Fiesta episode of two seasons (one year) ago, though.
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My jaw dropped when Jeremy started beating up on the Twingo. All the while, I was thinking, "Somewhere, in England, a Renault marketing rep is committing suicide."
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Just started watching this new season, only seen the first episode so far but I loved it!
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Also for those who don't want to deal with torrents or just like watching at work like me, here is a great site. Not sure if somebody posted this already,

http://www.casttv.com/shows/top-gear
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The 4th episode was good but it wasn't nearly as good as the others so far in the season. The news is my favorite part of the show and it was a disappointment. Just my though.
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I actually liked this episode a lot. Definitely better than the 3rd one.
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Jeremy:-Whats the slowest means of transportation today?
Audience:- James May.

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That last episode was so boring! Jeremy's old age is really starting to show...how can you call the Q7 ugly??
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Has anyone else noticed since the 458 Italia was announced, pricing on F430's have been dropping like rocks...

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