Television: Top Gear (UK) News and Discussion Thread
10-26-2004, 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by gfxdave99
My favourite (to use their spelling) is when he figured out that because of the GT40s fuel capacity (or lack thereof) he cant drive it to work
10-27-2004, 05:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Kanon23
Next week on Top Gear: ENZO!!!
It was not fair of them to put the 997 on the scale after driving it in the rain though, I hope they get the Enzo on a sunny day.
10-27-2004, 01:33 PM
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how about the Lotus Exige v.s. Harrier II (or some sort of chopper)
or when they race a train to the heart of France
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or when they race a train to the heart of France
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10-27-2004, 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Belzebutt
It was not fair of them to put the 997 on the scale after driving it in the rain though, I hope they get the Enzo on a sunny day.
It was pretty funny when they showed Shtick(sp?) getting spun and everyone laughed.
10-27-2004, 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by gocubsgo55
how about the Lotus Exige v.s. Harrier II (or some sort of chopper)
or when they race a train to the heart of France.
or when they race a train to the heart of France
.Exige vs. AH-64 Apache (Apache couldn't get a radar lock on the Lotus)
The Harrier lapped their track in 0:30 (Carrera GT was 1:19).
10-28-2004, 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by jiggaman
where can i find other top gear videos to download?
10-28-2004, 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Kanon23
Next week on Top Gear: ENZO!!!
really? are you sure?
Do you know if there is a video of this available ? -> http://www.topgear.com/jsp/individua...Number=01.html
10-28-2004, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by gocubsgo55
how about the Lotus Exige v.s. Harrier II (or some sort of chopper)
or when they race a train to the heart of France.
or when they race a train to the heart of France
.And by the way, it was an appache Helicopter... A Harrier is a plane...
Cheers
10-31-2004, 09:15 PM
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Top Gear - Enzo test drive
I won't tell you if it got the fastest lap time, but I will tell you it was very close.
http://www.sleepy-fish.com/sleepy/To...percars_hi.wmv
http://www.sleepy-fish.com/sleepy/To...percars_hi.wmv
10-31-2004, 10:26 PM
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I've been waiting for them to do a review.Edit: Just watched it and I have to say that's the best collection of cars I have ever seen on a car show. They're all just sick.
11-01-2004, 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Dan Martin
I've been waiting for them to do a review.Edit: Just watched it and I have to say that's the best collection of cars I have ever seen on a car show. They're all just sick.
I kinda understand the appeal of the older super cars, but I'd have a hard time chosing them over a carrera or enzo.
BTW, maybe its just me but it seemed like the stig was a little hesitant in the Enzo, perhaps because of the circumstances under which they got it. Or maybe I was just seeing things
11-01-2004, 11:48 AM
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i bet you it wins first place, beating the GT. the enzo is the sickest car in the world imo (even better than mclaren).
that british dood on that show really hates american cars, esp the new corvette, but he was the first to admit that the GT kicks a$$, cuz it had the fastest lap time, last time i checked. but the enzo is quicker, i believe that in my gut,.... unless the test conditions favored the GT.
that british dood on that show really hates american cars, esp the new corvette, but he was the first to admit that the GT kicks a$$, cuz it had the fastest lap time, last time i checked. but the enzo is quicker, i believe that in my gut,.... unless the test conditions favored the GT.
11-01-2004, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by members78
i bet you it wins first place, beating the GT. the enzo is the sickest car in the world imo (even better than mclaren).
that british dood on that show really hates american cars, esp the new corvette, but he was the first to admit that the GT kicks a$$, cuz it had the fastest lap time, last time i checked. but the enzo is quicker, i believe that in my gut,.... unless the test conditions favored the GT.
that british dood on that show really hates american cars, esp the new corvette, but he was the first to admit that the GT kicks a$$, cuz it had the fastest lap time, last time i checked. but the enzo is quicker, i believe that in my gut,.... unless the test conditions favored the GT.
That british dude jeremy clarkson not only admited the GT kicks ass, he went out and bought one. SO from what i can tell he has gone from a Ferrari 355, to a Merc SL55 AMG, to a Ford GT. must be nice!
BTW, I think the Enzo needs a true race track to really shine. Some thing with higher speeds and lots of turns to really take advantage of the massive downforce and brakes.
11-01-2004, 12:08 PM
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The Enzo is an enigma to me. It's an absolutely amazing car but I really can't understand what it's made for. You can't really enjoy it unless you take it to a track but you can kick it's ass with a real race car for a lot less money. I guess it's for bragging rights, and no doubt I'd want one in my garage, but the whole thing doesn't make a lot of sense.
My guess is that a prototype class car could lap that track close to the 1 minute mark.
My guess is that a prototype class car could lap that track close to the 1 minute mark.
11-01-2004, 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan Martin
The Enzo is an enigma to me. It's an absolutely amazing car but I really can't understand what it's made for. You can't really enjoy it unless you take it to a track but you can kick it's ass with a real race car for a lot less money.
. But all these super cars are for bragging rights anyways because noone is gonna drive them at their limits. The Enzo makes a good investment as well
11-01-2004, 01:34 PM
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Top Gear test drives Enzo!!
http://www.sleepy-fish.com/sleepy/To...percars_hi.wmv
107mb, pretty damn slow download.... but pretty damn worth it!!!
EDITED BY SIGGY:
Check for my post below. I mirrored the file on the A-CL server.
107mb, pretty damn slow download.... but pretty damn worth it!!!
EDITED BY SIGGY:
Check for my post below. I mirrored the file on the A-CL server.
11-01-2004, 05:28 PM
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damn mine was at 40-50k when I downloaded it in the morning, thought that was slow........ lol...
server must be slammed.
rrr
server must be slammed.
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11-01-2004, 05:59 PM
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3 hours and 28 minutes bitches. This is what i've been waiting for a LONG ASS TIME; literally!! Thanks Srika; you my hero and will def. get some rep points!!!
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11-02-2004, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by members78
i bet you it wins first place, beating the GT. the enzo is the sickest car in the world imo (even better than mclaren).
that british dood on that show really hates american cars, esp the new corvette, but he was the first to admit that the GT kicks a$$, cuz it had the fastest lap time, last time i checked. but the enzo is quicker, i believe that in my gut,.... unless the test conditions favored the GT.
that british dood on that show really hates american cars, esp the new corvette, but he was the first to admit that the GT kicks a$$, cuz it had the fastest lap time, last time i checked. but the enzo is quicker, i believe that in my gut,.... unless the test conditions favored the GT.
Hey dude, this Brit drives a GT as a personal car... Looks like he doesn't hate american cars that much...
11-02-2004, 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by lgregoir
Hey dude, this Brit drives a GT as a personal car... Looks like he doesn't hate american cars that much...
Oops, someone was faster than me to answer to this... Sorry for the repost...
As for the Enzo, man I wish Stig had tested the Mclaren F1 on the race course... The Enzo is first but they never tested the Mclaren...
On the other hand, they agree that the Mclaren would kick the crap out of any production car on a straigth line... Wonder if the same could be said on a race course...
Any opinion anyone?
11-02-2004, 10:31 AM
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that was an AWESOME video.... the F40 is just.... 
and.. Stig driving the Enzo... 
amazing... this is a must see for any car fan.
and.. Stig driving the Enzo... amazing... this is a must see for any car fan.
11-02-2004, 10:36 AM
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You know I was thinking about the (nearly) 1 second difference in lap time, and on second thought its not as close as I origionally thought. 1 second at 100 mph is 146 feet which is huge. multiply that by 50 laps or so and its not even a race.
11-02-2004, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Dan Martin
The Enzo is an enigma to me. It's an absolutely amazing car but I really can't understand what it's made for. You can't really enjoy it unless you take it to a track but you can kick it's ass with a real race car for a lot less money. I guess it's for bragging rights, and no doubt I'd want one in my garage, but the whole thing doesn't make a lot of sense.
My guess is that a prototype class car could lap that track close to the 1 minute mark.
My guess is that a prototype class car could lap that track close to the 1 minute mark.