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Bryan M · Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:55 pm Post subject:

Ok VBH and Sabine - now there is a threesome

Guitar Zero · Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2009 9:10 pm Post subject:

Martin · Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2009 9:18 pm Post subject:

Twelfth Monkey · Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 9:12 am Post subject:

BMWs turbo engines sound nowhere near as good as its n/a ones. Hence the surprise that M cars will be turbocharged.
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Dr. Hfuhruhurr · Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 9:14 am Post subject:

I had a go in a 335i Coupé when they first came out and that sounded pretty good. Maybe not as nice as an M3, but then few things do.

Matt · Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 9:40 am Post subject:

It's the turbocharged whoosh that seems to mute most of the engine's natural growliness. An N/A Veyron engine would sound a lot more epic than the real one does.
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Twelfth Monkey · Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 12:01 pm Post subject:

That's always been my impression of turbocharged engines. I know there are exceptions (F40 etc etc), but they do seem to dampen 'character.'
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Blarno · Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 12:32 pm Post subject:

Subaru turbo engines sound good with a decent pipe. Miles better than the Evo, which sounds like an XR3i with a Motorworld special backbox.

I must admit to liking the sound of turbo engines, especially the bassy, low compression rumble at low revs. I was passed the other day by a turbocharged Clio 182 at slow speed and it sounded brilliant: All bass with a slight wastegate chatter when he changed gear.
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Blarno · Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 9:06 pm Post subject:

XFR: Yummy. Bye bye M5.

Sienna Miller: Boring skinny tramp.

RWD motors: Hammond's ZX looked like an import with nice wheels, Clarkson's 944 was a mega shed that no-one in their right mind would have paid 1500 green queens for and May's Capri was in a sad state. They must have modified the Marina to high heaven to get it to ice race. The 5 stud wheels gave it away.

I enjoyed the ice-racing segment. Yes, it's obviously scripted, but those races always amuse me, especially the childish decals on the cars.
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Turbonutter · Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 9:54 pm Post subject:

Rodge · Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 8:01 am Post subject:

Loved the XFR, sat in one at Goodwood and it's a car I'd buy, prefer it over the M5.
The race was ok, I kept wondering who was the best racing driver in France, cos I'd rate Loeb above them all.
The stickers were funny, but I didn't see them all. Lesbien Hats and Coq were the only ones I made out.
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Blarno · Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 8:24 am Post subject:

Hammond's driver's door said 'Merde' and JC's passenger door said 'Phart Industries'

Not big, not clever, but it tickled me.

The more I think about it, the more I realise that Hammond got a hell of a lot of car for 1500 notes. As near as damnit 300 Bhp and it was reliable.
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Humphrey The Pug · Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 9:54 am Post subject:

James May's car had "Les Bien" on his, so childish but so funny.

A very funny episode, that Ice driving looks suicidal, did anyone hear one of them call him Olivier Penis?

Sienna Miller just gets on my wick how borning and personality less is she?

Another funny episode but god sort out Hammonds hair.
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Giant · Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 10:01 am Post subject:

IIRC One car had Petit yaourt which became Tit yaourt when the door was opened.

Twelfth Monkey · Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 10:01 am Post subject:

I had no idea who the IIARPC was. Mrs 12th wasn't adequately able to tell me why she's actually famous either. Talked too much and started speaking before JC had finished, which might have been nerves but could just as easily be lost-in-showbiz.
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Boxer6 · Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 11:41 am Post subject:

Turbonutter · Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 12:12 pm Post subject:

Humphrey The Pug · Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 12:19 pm Post subject:

She's shagging Balthazar Getty.
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woof woof · Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 12:19 pm Post subject:

She has quite a small part in Layer Cake and she doesn't look good in it IMHO.
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Confucius says "all reckless speeding is caused by accidents."

Boxer6 · Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:17 pm Post subject:

woof woof · Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:11 pm Post subject:

There is something about the feel of rubber though isn't there?
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Confucius says "all reckless speeding is caused by accidents."

scamper · Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:39 pm Post subject:

boc70 · Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 5:32 pm Post subject:

Guitar Zero · Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 7:36 pm Post subject:

Wasn't Jude Law hanging out the back of her for a while ?
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BeN · Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 7:41 pm Post subject:

Just watched it.

Cheap car challenges are one of TG's better features. This one wasn't the best by any means, but still entertaining. I truly did laughed out loud when Panis yelled at May's car. "What is this shitbox?"

XFR looks brilliant. It's gone straight to the top of my list of "Performance sedans to drive before I die".

The plant feature was just plain stupid and unnecessary.

Guest was boring.
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Frank Bullitt · Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 9:21 pm Post subject:

Bone-crunchingly unfunny from start to finish, my wife enjoys it more than I do. The cheap car challenges were good, but last nights was pants.
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Twelfth Monkey · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 9:07 am Post subject:

woof woof · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 9:18 am Post subject:

As Blarno wisely put it - "Sienna Miller: Boring skinny tramp"

PS - Oh, sorry, you mean who is Balthazar Getty...

He's an actor, he's in a band, he's a bit odd looking (IMHO) and his great granddad was suuuuuuuuuper rich.
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woof woof's defence lawyer claimed that "Booze played no part in his typo's."

Confucius says "all reckless speeding is caused by accidents."

Turbonutter · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 9:38 am Post subject:

Anyone watch "5th Gear" last night?
Plato seemed quite impressed with the TT RS - shame they chose to do a challenge rather than head to some good driving roads and give a real report on the dynamics. Thought it looked quite good in red although I'm no particular TT fan. Better than a Cayman.....?

Quite surprised that they chose to recommend an R-reg Calibra V6 as the cheap alternative to the 40k TT-RS. With early Mk1 TTs coming in at under 5k I would've thought they would make an ideal budget choice?

Somehow knew Tiff "I'll get you Butler" Needell would win the drift challenge On The Buses

Last in the series next week and I'm looking forward to the Merc/Sierra head to head with Plato driving

woof woof · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 9:55 am Post subject:

"Quite surprised that they chose to recommend an R-reg Calibra V6 as the cheap alternative to the 40k TT-RS. With early Mk1 TTs coming in at under 5k I would've thought they would make an ideal budget choice?"

That does seem odd. I don't know too much about them but I don't think I'd trust an R reg Calibra further than I could throw it, or further than I could walk home anyway.

I missed the show, I'll have to see if I can catch a repeat.
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woof woof's defence lawyer claimed that "Booze played no part in his typo's."

Confucius says "all reckless speeding is caused by accidents."

Twelfth Monkey · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 10:03 am Post subject:

Turbonutter · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 10:04 am Post subject:

woof woof · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 10:58 am Post subject:

Ta.
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woof woof's defence lawyer claimed that "Booze played no part in his typo's."

Confucius says "all reckless speeding is caused by accidents."

Turbonutter · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 11:27 am Post subject:

Boxer6 · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 11:43 am Post subject:

With any luck, next series it won't be the "Tim & Tom" show. I know VBH can be an annoying bint most of the time, but at least she can drive a bit, and (mostly) has a fair idea of what she's talking about.
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woof woof · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 1:32 pm Post subject:

It's the cackling though...and the "Thwaaarrrr's" and the constant references to throbbing. As she ages I can just imagine "Young Maaaan" becoming another of her catch phrases.

I wish her well and happiness but the sooner she decides to spend more time with the family the better.
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woof woof's defence lawyer claimed that "Booze played no part in his typo's."

Confucius says "all reckless speeding is caused by accidents."

Boxer6 · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 2:59 pm Post subject:

woof woof · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 3:03 pm Post subject:

Well I would yes and I wouldn't even hate myself in the morning. I wouldn't be nice though, I'd be nasty.

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woof woof's defence lawyer claimed that "Booze played no part in his typo's."

Confucius says "all reckless speeding is caused by accidents."

Blarno · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 5:22 pm Post subject:

Dr. Hfuhruhurr · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 5:25 pm Post subject:

Blarno · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 5:36 pm Post subject:

I'd prefer them bald than not there at all....
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tali · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 6:06 pm Post subject:

Ref Fifth Gear
How come no crash helmets for Bus race?

Why didn't bus tip over with Tiff thrashing it beyond its designed limits?
How come Sat nav fuel saver got better mpg stuck in traffic?
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Turbonutter · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 10:23 pm Post subject:

Frank Bullitt · Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 6:24 am Post subject:

Citroen Ami - just lovely.
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Richard (ex-MB_insider) · Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:09 am Post subject:

The view from the onboard camera of the Citroen Ami - just lovely.

Twelfth Monkey · Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 9:02 am Post subject:

Lordy, it was dull last night.
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SpecB · Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 9:40 am Post subject:

I am getting bored with the format now. The so called challenges are getting somewhat tedious as well.

I normally hate the SITRPC bit but I actually enjoyed last night's.
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Twelfth Monkey · Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 12:02 pm Post subject:

I've always found AC/DC deeply tedious, but at least Johnson has an interest in cars. Contrast with the likes of Mark Wahlberg, who was on the show purely to further his career and made no attempt to conceal his boredom...

Driving the VW BlueSport thingy would have added something.
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Big Blue · Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 12:24 pm Post subject:

AC/DC: one of the few rock bands that admit they're just there to have a laugh.

I liked last night's show but I am a man of simple tastes.
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the other ct · Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 1:17 pm Post subject:

I liked last night's show. Groaned at the auction at the cars they bought - thinking they would just smash them up - but they really seemed to like them.

Would have been nice to hear more about the 370z. Rather than it is really good on track and really bad on the road.
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