Subject: Top Gear General Discussion Thread (Spoilers) [Print This Page] Author: codebreaker Time: 12-12-2012 00:05 Subject: Top Gear General Discussion Thread (Spoilers)
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Top Gear is one of the most popular shows in the UK and the most popular car show "...in the world!" It is presented by Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, with special appearances from the tame racing driver, The Stig.
Don't be fooled, this is not another boring technical car programme, there is carnage, mayhem and fun, with less stuffy mundane car reviews. The boys have races and do crazy things with cars - anything from driving them into swimming pools to setting them on fire!
[ Last edited by spratt89 at 3-2-2015 16:14 ] Author: codebreaker Time: 12-12-2012 00:05
Author: codebreaker Time: 12-12-2012 00:31 Subject: Top Gear - killing a Toyota
James setting about putting the Toyota to a final destructive test was one of my favourite parts Author: codebreaker Time: 1-11-2013 08:20 Subject: 1x01 Series 1, Episode 1
You would think having 18 seasons it would be 18 years old but with the Citroen's Berlingo having an 02 number plate makes it obvious what year the first episode was launched, so 18 seasons in 10 years is good going, not sure if the key-less entry system has worked on the new Micro was an interesting conundrum on how you check and Harry Enfield being their first guest was a surprise but buying a Cavalier while others were buying Ferrari was amusing Author: codebreaker Time: 1-27-2013 23:42 Subject: 19x01 Episode 1
What a great start to the season with the Stig getting the fastest lap and poor Damian Lewis getting the slowest thanks to the weather but the P45 was just ridiculous
[ Last edited by codebreaker at 1-28-2013 07:47 ] Author: codebreaker Time: 2-3-2013 11:44
I liked the fact they kept showing 55 MPH while driving the three super-cars but the drag racing was amusing and the musical road was different, Mick Fleetwood being the fastest pensioner was impressive Author: codebreaker Time: 2-9-2013 07:42
Another epic race from Wembley to the San Siro stadium in Milan with Jeremy in a Shelby Mustang GT500 but the others are on public transport with a prize of tickets to a top flight football match but who would of thought Jeremy could close that hour behind gap but still lost and Amy MacDonald knowledge of cars was impressive Author: codebreaker Time: 2-19-2013 12:23 Subject: 19x04 Episode 4
The discussion about the electronic handbrake was amusing and the electronic parking was amazing but never the less creepy, Lewis Hamilton was a great guest and I wonder how much the repair bill was after the car rugby match not only the cars but the pitch as well but was fun to watch Author: codebreaker Time: 2-25-2013 13:03
[ Last edited by codebreaker at 3-12-2013 11:51 ] Author: codebreaker Time: 3-4-2013 01:23 Subject: 19x05 Episode 5
Jeremy and Richard designing a vehicle exclusively for the elderly was amusing and James taking the new Range Rover to Nevada for the ultimate challenge against an autonomous military machine was impressive
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[ Last edited by codebreaker at 3-12-2013 11:53 ] Author: codebreaker Time: 3-12-2013 03:54 Subject: 19x06 Episode 6
You can understand why the turned their cars into campers after that hotel on their African mission to find the definitive source of the Nile Author: codebreaker Time: 3-12-2013 04:59 Subject: 19x07 Episode 7
You just knew Jeremy towing the log would have consequences but bouncing up and smashing the rear window was amusing, that ARU was impressive as they were able to see there was no bridge to cross the river and crossing the river successfully was incredible as the producers sank their car Author: codebreaker Time: 6-21-2013 09:03
[ Last edited by codebreaker at 6-25-2013 04:20 ] Author: codebreaker Time: 7-1-2013 07:57 Subject: 20x01 Episode 1
Jeremy and James racing along the New Zealand coastline to the tip of the North Island was fascinating but what a way to treat a hire car but Jeremy hitting the crash barrier was reckless and having to change car because of the damage I'm glad James won, with so many celebrities driving in one episode was unusual but trust Jimmy Carr to damage the wheel Author: codebreaker Time: 7-1-2013 11:56
The joke about The Stig and Pirelli condom was amusing after what happened at Silverstone during the British Grand Prix and the taxi from around the world race was awesome and who would a stretched limo could go so fast but what a shame it got chopped in half, Ron Howard being the star in the brand-new reasonably priced car this week was interesting as he was almost the slowest and the race through Television Centre using a motorcyclist and a pair of Parkour runners was impressive Author: codebreaker Time: 7-15-2013 00:22
The two races with the same three cars was interesting especially the second one when they had to close the roof first and Benedict Cumberbatch driving the reasonably priced car was amusing as he did the most practice laps and finishing off with a street race in Madrid against The Stig was awesome Author: codebreaker Time: 7-22-2013 10:24
[ Last edited by codebreaker at 7-29-2013 17:50 ] Author: codebreaker Time: 7-29-2013 09:51 Subject: 20x04 Episode 4
The Mercedes electric car being faster off the line than the petrol equivalent was surprising and I cant believe they attempted to build a van that can turn into a hovercraft but sinking on the first attempt was amusing but at leased the second attempt stayed afloat but shame about the steering Author: codebreaker Time: 7-29-2013 09:52
Richard travelling to Italy to drive a pair of Lamborghinis was interesting as the one was classed as a budget car and the other was just shy of two million pounds but The Stig spinning it was a surprise but getting the second top speed was impressive, Steven Tyler being second slowest in the reasonably priced car this week was unfortunate and the caravan test was incredible Author: codebreaker Time: 8-5-2013 12:29
Richard test driving the new Range Rover Sport was impressive but what a shame he damaged the bodywork and James test driving the New Bus for London in the countryside was bizarre but the three point turn was amusing, Mark Webber's interview was amusing and getting second on the F1 driver board was great as he beat his team mate, the range of British motors at the end was surprising Author: codebreaker Time: 8-5-2013 19:11
Richard rolling his old hatchback after they attempted to prove that the hatchbacks of their youth were better than their modern counterparts was surprising until he did the same in the supermarket challenge, Hugh Bonneville testing his driving skills was a strange coincidence as I just watched his on screen wife on the Kumars this week Author: codebreaker Time: 2-3-2014 18:27
Jeremy challenging Hammond to a race between his quad bike and Hammond's Alfa Romeo 4C seemed ridiculous but as the quad bike is not entirely as it first seems because it converted into a jet-ski but letting Hammond win was amusing, the incredible efforts behind the army's largest vehicle redeployment was surprising as James visited Camp Bastion in Afghanistan and Tom Hiddleston driving the reasonably priced car was impressive as it was pouring down with rain Author: codebreaker Time: 2-17-2014 02:05
Considering the Zenvo has a top speed of over 200 mph I was surprised how slow it was on their track and after setting one on fire at a price of £800,000 they were lucky to get another to test drive, the trip to Ukraine with small cars was interesting as they were able to drive through a submarine base but the final challenge to get the 60 mpg car to only do 30 mpg was fascinating as they needed to run out before getting to Chernobyl and James Blunt being this week's star in a reasonably price car would of been great if he hadn't swore so much Author: codebreaker Time: 2-25-2014 14:19
[ Last edited by codebreaker at 2-27-2014 09:37 ] Author: codebreaker Time: 2-27-2014 03:20 Subject: 21x04 Episode 4
The Touring Disco Volante based on the Alfa Romeo was a great way to introduce the old art of hand-crafted cars but Jack Whitehall being this week's star in the Reasonably Priced Car was amusing as they had to teach him how to first, Richard test drives the six-wheeled Mercedes on the dunes in Abu Dhabi was great Author: codebreaker Time: 3-8-2014 11:17
Jeremy and James creating two public information film to promote safer cycling was amusing as it was more about getting off your bike to stay safe but only the London bus being the cyclists worst nightmare was a surprise as you would expect the taxi's to be just as bad and Aaron Paul getting top speed in reasonably priced car was impressive Author: codebreaker Time: 3-20-2014 03:39
This has to be the toughest challenges yet with them taking three lorries to Burma to build a bridge over the river Kwai but trying to get down narrow streets was amusing and Jeremy's so called short cut was ridiculous with them almost running out of fuel Author: codebreaker Time: 3-20-2014 06:39
This may have been a horrendous journey but there were some awesome views along the way and sending James over the bridge first was cruel but I bet he was glad he went first and I cant believe they all made it over the river Author: codebreaker Time: 12-28-2014 01:49
The highlight of the first part was Richard pushing his Mustang to Butch Cassidy's place after loosing the power steering but how many time he had to repair and fill up was ridiculous Author: codebreaker Time: 1-24-2015 15:06 Subject: Patagonia Special (2)
The mysterious 2 CV watching them race in the dessert was surprising and trust James to fall of the horse but Jeremy driving with no lights at night was crazy, the river crossing was ingenious and what a shame they had to leave after the threat because of a number plate Author: codebreaker Time: 1-24-2015 15:37 Subject: An Evening With Top Gear Season 22 Special
Interesting episode with some great clips from the upcoming season but the premier episode being shown simultaneously around the world was surprising, the viewers questions from around the world was amusing Author: codebreaker Time: 1-24-2015 15:39
[ Last edited by spratt89 at 3-2-2015 16:15 ] Author: codebreaker Time: 3-5-2015 02:09 Subject: 22x01 Episode 1
Recreating the London race in St Petersburg was great but Jeremy in the hover van was amusing and poor Richard falling off his bike but getting to drive the new Lamborghini Huracan awesome, Ed Sheeran having his first driving lesson was brave Author: codebreaker Time: 3-5-2015 02:16
Using the cars for cattle herding I thought was crazy but I did like the break test and the hill climb, it was nice to see Kiefer Sutherland in this week's reasonably priced car Author: codebreaker Time: 3-5-2015 02:49
The Mercedes-AMG GT was a nice car but the new BMW i8 was nice to look at but the MPG wasn't very good for an hybrid according to Jeremy and Margot Robbie and Will Smith was amusing especially Margot beating Will, the 64 year old Land Rover going up the dam was scary Author: codebreaker Time: 3-5-2015 04:40
The news of the councillor being caught speeding was amusing as he was responsible for the 20 MPH in his town and what a shame the car manufactures wouldn't let them test their cars on the track and Olly Murs in this week's reasonably priced car was impressive as he got the top speed and what a shame for the Peugeot Author: codebreaker Time: 3-5-2015 05:16
What a shame for Richard being dumped in the frozen wastes of Canada to test a watch which features a built-in emergency beacon as the distress signal was sent directly to Jeremy and James who were busy stuffing their faces and the fact in only transmits for 24 hours didn't help, Gillian Anderson being the star in the reasonably priced car was surprising Author: codebreaker Time: 3-10-2015 02:01
Jeremy looks like he enjoyed himself taking to the track in the latest Jaguar F-type R and the modernised E-type and Nicholas Hoult being this week's star in the reasonably priced car was interesting as he broke the record in practice laps and poor James have them as his spotters Author: codebreaker Time: 3-14-2015 06:56
Having to bump start James classic car was amusing and only going two mile was unbelievable but the final challenge was priceless Author: codebreaker Time: 12-27-2015 15:08 Subject: Top Gear Festival: Sydney (2013)
Being an F1 fan seeing Mark Webber beat the lap record was great but Paul Joseph jumping cars was dangerous and the football game was amusing Author: codebreaker Time: 12-27-2015 15:49 Subject: 22x09 Best of Season 22
This was a disappointing end to the series but the way it ended it made sense to make this episode and seeing the 64 year old Land Rover going up the dam again was great Author: codebreaker Time: 12-29-2015 12:17
It's obvious the shows success was down to the three presenters but John Bishop narrating the first of this two-part alphabetical look back was great as you got to see again some of the crazy things they did including the Toyota which was unbelievable it survived every thing they did to it Author: codebreaker Time: 1-8-2016 14:37 Subject: Top Gear from A-Z Part 2
What a way to upset the locals in America but that was a close call at the garage and S had to be the Stig but the Channel crossing in the pick-up was crazy Author: codebreaker Time: 5-30-2016 05:02
Being hosted by Chris Evans and Matt LeBlanc will take some getting used to but I liked the way they pitted the Dodge Viper ACR against the Chevrolet Corvette Z06, Evans and LeBlanc taking a road trip to Blackpool in a pair of roofless Reliant three-wheelers was amusing as LeBlanc's wasn't fit for the road Author: codebreaker Time: 6-7-2016 13:22 Subject: 23x02 Episode 2
I must admit the SUV test in South Africa was one of the best and F1's Jenson Button giving Chris a ride in the McLaren 675LT was amusing Author: codebreaker Time: 6-13-2016 02:44 Subject: 23x03 Episode 3
Sabine Schmitz in the new Audi R8 was awesome as she made Chris struggle to keep his lunch down and also drove faster with all the electronics turned off but Boxer Anthony Joshua beating comedian Kevin Hart in this week's Stars in a Rally Cross Car was impressive Author: codebreaker Time: 6-22-2016 23:37
The look on Chris Harris face after drive the most powerful Aston Martin of all time the fearsome "Vulcan" was great but the price tag was out of this world and Chris, Matt and Sabine Schmitz latest challenge was amusing as Matt was on a bike, the all-electric Tesla Model X was impressive especially wining the drag race Author: codebreaker Time: 6-23-2016 00:12
Rory Reid recreating the historic journey by delivering the Jaguar F-type SVR to the Geneva Motor Show against the clock was great Author: codebreaker Time: 6-29-2016 23:05
Chris Harris certainly knew how to put the Honda NSX through its paces and Rory Reid was lucky to get his hands on the first ever right-hand-drive Ford Mustang, Grey's Anatomy star Patrick Dempse being one of the Stars in a Rally cross Car was a nice surprise, the whole team doing the long jump challenge was a nice end to the season Author: bala Time: 7-5-2016 12:16 Subject: Reply 80#80 codebreaker's post
Chris Evan has resigned from this show
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