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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 10:59 PM
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i wonder if this season is gonna be like truck themed... the past 3 episodes have been 4x4 related in some way.... the first one being the last challenge w/ all their cars being converted to 4x4 mini monster trucks.
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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 08:44 PM
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Adams line about Americans being arrogant was priceless. It had me dieing.
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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 10:42 PM
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Am I the only person annoyed by Tanner's voice when he gets above normal speaking levels?
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 01:07 AM
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i liked that porsche but was it just me or was that too much talking?? WTF was wrong w/ that Fierro?? lol
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 09:03 AM
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Yeah...that kit car Ferrari was pretty funny.

How about the girl (can't remember her name) that had the best "celebrity in a small car" lap time ? Seems as if she just kept it floored and didn't really think to hard about driving - except when she ran over the finish flag at the end
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 01:17 PM
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yeah i had a feeling she had a top time but not THE top time. lol
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 06:14 AM
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So who won that Heavy Duty trucks comparison? I can't watch it here in Europe since I have slow connection.
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 07:11 AM
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 08:48 AM
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Just watched the "Best 4x4" episode (re-run I believe)...Not too bad.

Though some of their "comparison" segments seem kinda lame.

They should just call it the "Three guys doing stupid sh*t with Cars" show...
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Old Aug 28, 2011 | 09:56 PM
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i shook my head when rutledge said the CTS-V had the same engine from the ZR1.... that was like saying the Ford GT came from the Lightning (Jeremy Clarkson)
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Old Aug 28, 2011 | 11:11 PM
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i shook my head when rutledge said the CTS-V had the same engine from the ZR1.... that was like saying the Ford GT came from the Lightning (Jeremy Clarkson)
Well it is the same engine per se, just slightly detuned so it would be a direct competitor.
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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 09:33 AM
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Maybe it's just me, but I just spent all day watching all 5 episodes from Season 2 and Season 1 was so much better. I love that "the best 4x4" episode with Bronco.
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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 03:24 PM
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I still wouldn't put them in the same league as TGUK, but I rather enjoy the show. I think they've done a much better job adapting the format to deal with commercials this year, no small accomplishment since even BBC America struggles with this when re-cutting the original for airing in America. I think all three of them are still too wooden in the studio, but together on the road they make a passable trio. Still rough spots, like every time Wood gets solo airtime, but they're doing OK IMO.
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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Pinoy361
Well it is the same engine per se, just slightly detuned so it would be a direct competitor.
Powered metal rods and cast pistons, plus the blower might not be a TVS. The LS9 can take way more abuse compared to the LSA (CTS-V engine). the Camaro guys are secretly hoping for a detuned LS9 though.
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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 09:05 PM
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Powered metal rods and cast pistons, plus the blower might not be a TVS. The LS9 can take way more abuse compared to the LSA (CTS-V engine). the Camaro guys are secretly hoping for a detuned LS9 though.
"...per se." so same engine in a way. I know its not exact same but based off the same blueprints. Slightly redesigned, given diff designation bam new engine. And im actually lookin forward to seein the next gen gt500, zl1, and srt 392 battling it out
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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Pinoy361
And im actually lookin forward to seein the next gen gt500, zl1, and srt 392 battling it out
I doubt the 392 will be part of that equation unless they s/c it or can summon a miracle from a higher power that shaves about 500lbs off of that porker.
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 04:19 AM
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I doubt the 392 will be part of that equation unless they s/c it or can summon a miracle from a higher power that shaves about 500lbs off of that porker.
Well for how heavy it is it really isnt a bad car if u think about it! And who knows, Dodge could make somethin happen. Give it a proper 6-speed and thats oe major inprovement right there! Theres even an 8A tranny in the works i believe
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 03:43 PM
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Well for how heavy it is it really isnt a bad car if u think about it! And who knows, Dodge could make somethin happen. Give it a proper 6-speed and thats oe major inprovement right there! Theres even an 8A tranny in the works i believe
Oh, I love them. I think its the best looking one of the bunch, but its just not in the same performance category as the other two. It's more muscle car, they're pony cars. If I had the room, I'd probably have one. I think it would be the best of the 3 for a cruiser, grand touring car. And they've had a 6-speed since the 2nd year, the first year was the only one that was auto only.
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Rather B.Blown

Oh, I love them. I think its the best looking one of the bunch, but its just not in the same performance category as the other two. It's more muscle car, they're pony cars. If I had the room, I'd probably have one. I think it would be the best of the 3 for a cruiser, grand touring car. And they've had a 6-speed since the 2nd year, the first year was the only one that was auto only.
duhh theyve had the 6 spd idk why i said what i did:P
But completely agreed that they just look like a miscle car should. Sound like it too! Very well executed car but just out of the pony car realm. If i wanted a boulevard cruiser that could comfy road trips then ill take a 392 over anything else!
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Old Sep 4, 2011 | 09:03 PM
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infineon raceway they raced on... that track was in GT4. i thought that was a real good episode. i think they should compare Adam and Rutledges driving skills in a 1 on 1 competition around some tracks in the same car or 2 stock cars and have Tanner grade them or just have him do something else... for a future episode.
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