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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 07:01 PM
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EDIT: When i typed Final Gear, I meant Fifth Gear. (Final Gear is the name of the website, not a show)
Yeah, I noticed that too when I tried to do a search in Wikipedia.
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 07:23 PM
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omg the last episode of this series was AWESOME. the stig the the man, but i bet he would have had his excrement handed to him on the 'ring. their entrance to the last scene was CLASSIC
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 11:49 PM
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here is the clip of top gear's comments on the new camaro

http://videos.camaroz28.com/video/74...e6016125d2.htm
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 12:07 AM
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Episode 6 was the best of Season 11 by far for me. I laughed at the Brits vs Germans segment. You see the German give Hammond the finger when he passed him during the rally truck stage? I had to freeze frame it, hilarious stuff. And at the end of the race Hammond goes to the German's car and starts yelling and hitting him on the helmet; that is perfect trash talking!! A+!
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 09:35 AM
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What a way to end the Summer series, and I can't wait for the fall!!! That contest between Germany and UK was HYSTERICAL!!! When they said they were getting 3 people from Germany to go against, and I saw a Sepang Bronze M5 pull up, I just knew that Sabine Schmitz was going to be there! She was ripping on Jeremy and it was too funny!!!

And small world. They tested the Gumpert Apollo (and while I won't spoil it for anyone who hasn't seen the Stig take it around the track, lets just say ITS IMPRESSIVE!!), there was an incident with the only US version here. Anyone hear about it? The person who brought it to the Cars & Coffee gathering in California, at the old Ford PAG headquarters, had a small incident with a parking lot speed bump. Lets just say, the speed bump wouldn't let it pass . See the link below to read about it, and see the pic to get the idea.

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/27/g...by-speed-bump/

Again, can't wait till the fall!!!
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 11:41 AM
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At the track the James May in the Aston was the coolest.
But you could totally see that coming
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 12:13 PM
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I totally knew they would use the stig, but i didn't see coming they would say it was James, that just made it hilarious.
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 02:15 PM
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I just watched it all on youtube.. I love that show.
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 06:39 PM
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would have been an awesome ending clip if james had gotten out of the aston. i thought the entrance was the best part, and yes i heart sabine, she is my hero.
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 08:03 PM
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The last episode was great, can't wait to see Top Gear back in the fall.

I thought one of the rules for a car on the power lap board was that it had to make it over a speed "hump." If that's the case the Gumpert would apparently not count.
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by THRUST_
The last episode was great, can't wait to see Top Gear back in the fall.

I thought one of the rules for a car on the power lap board was that it had to make it over a speed "hump." If that's the case the Gumpert would apparently not count.
It has adjustable everything on the car.
Would that not count?
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 09:18 PM
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Would anybody like to see a Top Gear comparison test with:

Hammond- '10 Camaro
Clarkson-'10 Mustang
May-'09 Challenger

I think itd be on hell of a segment. 3 British guys reviewing 3 American classics, it practically writes itself!
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 05:28 AM
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that would be cool, but i have a feeling it will never happen. however i wouldn't be surprised in the least if it becomes a contest on the american top gear
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 06:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Boomer
It has adjustable everything on the car.
Would that not count?
It would count, and you are correct. Just like why they wouldn't allow the Caparo T1 (no adjustable suspension) to be on the board, but they allowed the Ascari A10 (driver adjustable ride height). I think the dope that drove the Gumpert in the US had no clue how to use anything.
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Cheese302
that would be cool, but i have a feeling it will never happen. however i wouldn't be surprised in the least if it becomes a contest on the american top gear
in that case i want tanner foust driving the stang. at least we know he can drive
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 10:38 AM
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in those types of camparos, which guy driving which car doesn't really matter. and lets face it, none of the three of them would want the mustang because of the live axle. looking forward to the fall
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Red Star
I have no idea.

But at least we don't have to wait for 12 months since American version (Gear) should premier in January.
Well if you're in california you can get tickets for top gear usa here...http://www.ocatv.com/shows/show/216

They just filmed the first (pilot) episode last weekend, I had tickets but some family matters prevented me from going.

This is what they had for pre filming entertainment..

Top Gear is taping a special pretape with celebrity guests Howie Mandel and Melanie B from the Spice Girls!
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 12:06 PM
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Is the American Top Gear going to have a Stig? and how are they ever going to find someone as good at driving as Stig himself.
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 12:08 PM
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the stig was killin it around the track

the gumpert is quick, but a special kind of ugly! jeez
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Knight
Is the American Top Gear going to have a Stig? and how are they ever going to find someone as good at driving as Stig himself.
use me..haha
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