[08x01] October 10th, 2005

Viper007Bond · October 10th, 2005, 10:59 PM

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Overheat · October 10th, 2005, 11:06 PM

Well, I think the new set-up is better in that it's 45mins now, but I wish they'd fill it with interesting stuff. The Harrier/GT section was dull imo and the banter was so forced it was quite painful.

And come on, what's with the digs at TG - it's just childish and unfounded. I hope the next episode is better as that was a bit of a let down for me.

teeb · October 10th, 2005, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Overheat

Well, I think the new set-up is better in that it's 45mins now, but I wish they'd fill it with interesting stuff. The Harrier/GT section was dull imo and the banter was so forced it was quite painful.

Yeah, it doesn't have the kinda on-the-spot, matey banter a section like that needs. It's too scripted, too robotic. They're great presenters by themselves, they just need to sit down in a pub several nights in a row, share stories and get to know each other. Not exactly taxing to do...

As for the Harrier/GT, I liked it - I love the Harrier and want a go in one, and seeing two GTs is always a good thing. The powersliding bit seemed a bit like the "Tiff teaches Chris Ryan to powerslide" from a bit back, but still good, since I can't do it but want to any teachings on video are good.

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And come on, what's with the digs at TG - it's just childish and unfounded. I hope the next episode is better as that was a bit of a let down for me.

Can't agree more. It's the ads that break up the program a bit too much, I suspect the d/l-able version won't have the ads though. [Ironic, as JC appeared in one!]

Overheat · October 10th, 2005, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by teeb

Can't agree more. It's the ads that break up the program a bit too much, I suspect the d/l-able version won't have the ads though. [Ironic, as JC appeared in one!]

lol - yea, that made me chuckle a little too images/smilies/tongue.gif

Xeon SX · October 11th, 2005, 12:42 AM

I thought Vicky wasnt good enough with Lotus, t should have won images/smilies/sad.gif

And then the episode about fighter pilots, I thought its more like motoring show but there was more flying than driving images/smilies/wacko.gif

And there just was NO FUN, unlike TG.

lets hope things get better in 1 week

Renesis · October 11th, 2005, 03:52 AM

I agree with all of you guys...

sbarron · October 11th, 2005, 04:12 AM

Yes it is scripted but so is TG. I would even bet that the script points out when Jeremy inhales through his teeth. I love both shows. So much better than what we have here in US.

sbarron

Viper007Bond · October 11th, 2005, 04:20 AM

Wow, this new format is WAAAAY better. I love it to death. FG is definetly nearing the level of TG. I love the little in studio bit(s), even if they are scripted.

Way thumbs up. images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

sith33 · October 11th, 2005, 04:33 AM

Very excellent I thought... can't wait to see the koenigsegg CCR... also, just noticed looking at the Koenigsegg website - they're not making the CC8S anymore, just the CCR. Crazy...

Ultra_Kool_Dude · October 11th, 2005, 04:35 AM

WOW!

5th Gear is amazing this year! images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

Production values are through the roof and Vicki looks better than ever.

One complaint is that their track times for cars are with different drivers (which doesn't make much sense).

hokiethang · October 11th, 2005, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Ultra_Kool_Dude

One complaint is that their track times for cars are with different drivers (which doesn't make much sense).

Are you sure? It sounded like Tiff had said that was Vicki's list. It seems they are keeping separate lists for separate hosts.

Viper007Bond · October 11th, 2005, 05:19 AM

Yeah, I think you're right. I mean, they didn't all of the cars on there, just the ones Vicki did.

And they definetly are trying to 1-up Top Gear. The whole "much better than a airport" track comment, the computerized leaderboard instead of magnets, etc. Mad props to FG. images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

Ultra_Kool_Dude · October 11th, 2005, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by hokiethang

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Originally Posted by Ultra_Kool_Dude

One complaint is that their track times for cars are with different drivers (which doesn't make much sense).

Are you sure? It sounded like Tiff had said that was Vicki's list. It seems they are keeping separate lists for separate hosts.

Oh - I guess they thought of everything then. images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

And yeah, the dig at TG about their TG track was great. I hope TG responds with a few jabs of their own. images/smilies/twisted.gif

Scud · October 11th, 2005, 05:50 AM

Anyone actually downloaded it yet???

I found the download link but it seems like no one is seeding.
Or then something is wrong on my end.

Viper007Bond · October 11th, 2005, 06:01 AM

There are over 100 seeders and 650 peers. Something on your end.

However, mind you that you don't actually need to connect to a seeder to complete the file. Through connecting to many different peers, it's very easy to "see" a whole copy of the torrent and download it off them.

blassus · October 11th, 2005, 06:09 AM

I have been downloading Top Gear and Fifth Gear from here for a long time and followed the forum but never posted until now. Anyway, is there a way to get this episode not from bittorrent? I think my university has limited bandwidth or something for bittorrents in an effort to prevent filesharing, so I can't get any more than 1 kbs. I had no problem when at home or in years past; they changed something for this year.

If anyone knows of way for me to get around my problem and can point me toward someplace where I can get the episode, I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance.

Z0RR0 · October 11th, 2005, 06:10 AM

Not exciting is the best way I can describe it. Looks like the old format with bits awkwardly added in between. Bits copy/pasted straight from the competition.

The AMV8 part was great as a film, much improvement on that level, but Tiff's blabbering was just "blah blah blah" ... and is it just me or does he always looks and sound like he's about to burst out laughing?

911 and Exige was ok ... barely. They can criticize the airfield tracks, but at least it makes for some great footage.

Sotheby's at Ferrari ... I just can't figure out how you can make that bit boring. I don't care about Schumi's seat! I want to see the Enzo prototype, I want to see the incredible classics and bits of cars with an interesting history! Just not that ugly seat.

Harrier/GT ... there again, not exciting at all, and I can't figure out why. Perhaps because Jason didn't lookor sound excited to fly that plane ...

And please, stop the BS acting. All 3, you are great drivers, but just don't act, it really makes you look silly.

I just can't figure out why I don't like FG. I know I don't like the presenters' voices ... but that can't ruin the whole show, can it?

Anyways ... will watch the Zonda F episode for sure ... then maybe the rest.
I'll still be eagerly waiting for TG every week.

awdrifter · October 11th, 2005, 06:11 AM

Overall it's a bit dissapointing. But not too bad. Cuz I didn't expect it to be TG anyways. The harrier segment is way to forced. Jason just controlled the harrier for a little bit and they claim he learned to drive it. And the pilot only got to drive the GT for a bit, he didn't even drift the whole circle. But this is better than not having anything to watch at all. Thanks for sharing. images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

aurora · October 11th, 2005, 07:28 AM

I was dissapointed too. It's better than the old FG, but only slightly.

I thought they were going to have a proper studio, not an office complex with people using computers in the background. It makes it seem like they're running a business, not like TG in the hanger where it's just a bunch of people talking about cars.

Don't like it how they use a computer for the lap times, TG is better with the magnets. A computer is unnecessary.

Vicki was really pissing me off while driving the 911 too. Don't know why, she was just really annoying.

If they want to compete with TG, they need to add humour to the show. Not forced humour either (I know TG is scripted, but it still works).

awdrifter · October 11th, 2005, 09:02 AM

I kinda like FG to keep their more informative style. Like they mention the spec of the cars and (sometimes) acceleration figures. But there's just too much car unrelated stuff in this ep.

October 10th, 2005, 10:59 PM	#1
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October 10th, 2005, 11:06 PM	#2
Overheat Joined: Sep 7th, 2004 Last Online: September 30th, 2008 Location: Bradford, UK Posts: 5,735 Rep Power: 25	Well, I think the new set-up is better in that it's 45mins now, but I wish they'd fill it with interesting stuff. The Harrier/GT section was dull imo and the banter was so forced it was quite painful. And come on, what's with the digs at TG - it's just childish and unfounded. I hope the next episode is better as that was a bit of a let down for me. __________________

October 11th, 2005, 12:42 AM	#5
Xeon SX Joined: Feb 8th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: London Posts: 1,120 Rep Power: 17	I thought Vicky wasnt good enough with Lotus, t should have won And then the episode about fighter pilots, I thought its more like motoring show but there was more flying than driving And there just was NO FUN, unlike TG. lets hope things get better in 1 week

October 11th, 2005, 04:12 AM	#7
sbarron Joined: Oct 25th, 2004 Last Online: May 3rd, 2005 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	yes it is very scripted Yes it is scripted but so is TG. I would even bet that the script points out when Jeremy inhales through his teeth. I love both shows. So much better than what we have here in US. sbarron

October 11th, 2005, 04:20 AM	#8
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 24 Posts: 20,993 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 234	Wow, this new format is WAAAAY better. I love it to death. FG is definetly nearing the level of TG. I love the little in studio bit(s), even if they are scripted. Way thumbs up. __________________ Fight back against the evil Quiky by +1'ing this post! There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

October 11th, 2005, 03:52 AM	#6
Renesis Lazier than Viper Joined: Nov 27th, 2003 Last Online: December 1st, 2008 Location: Quebec, Canada Age: 21 Posts: 9,677 Car: 2007 Pontiac G5 GT LFS Status: Rep Power: 0	I agree with all of you guys...

October 11th, 2005, 04:33 AM	#9
sith33 VIP Joined: Apr 6th, 2004 Last Online: November 16th, 2008 Posts: 186 Rep Power: 19	Very excellent I thought... can't wait to see the koenigsegg CCR... also, just noticed looking at the Koenigsegg website - they're not making the CC8S anymore, just the CCR. Crazy...

October 11th, 2005, 04:35 AM	#10
Ultra_Kool_Dude AWESOME!!!111ONE Joined: Oct 4th, 2004 Last Online: November 24th, 2008 Location: Clarkson's House Posts: 3,684 Car: POWERR!!! Rep Power: 0	WOW! 5th Gear is amazing this year! Production values are through the roof and Vicki looks better than ever. One complaint is that their track times for cars are with different drivers (which doesn't make much sense). __________________ What's the difference between charity and socialism? What's the difference between sex and rape?

October 11th, 2005, 05:19 AM	#12
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 24 Posts: 20,993 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 234	Yeah, I think you're right. I mean, they didn't all of the cars on there, just the ones Vicki did. And they definetly are trying to 1-up Top Gear. The whole "much better than a airport" track comment, the computerized leaderboard instead of magnets, etc. Mad props to FG. __________________ Fight back against the evil Quiky by +1'ing this post! There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

October 11th, 2005, 05:50 AM	#14
Scud Joined: Dec 12th, 2004 Last Online: October 6th, 2006 Location: Finland Posts: 458 Rep Power: 0	Anyone actually downloaded it yet??? I found the download link but it seems like no one is seeding. Or then something is wrong on my end.

October 11th, 2005, 06:01 AM	#15
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 24 Posts: 20,993 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 234	There are over 100 seeders and 650 peers. Something on your end. However, mind you that you don't actually need to connect to a seeder to complete the file. Through connecting to many different peers, it's very easy to "see" a whole copy of the torrent and download it off them. __________________ Fight back against the evil Quiky by +1'ing this post! There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

October 11th, 2005, 06:09 AM	#16
blassus Joined: Jul 13th, 2005 Last Online: December 1st, 2008 Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	I have been downloading Top Gear and Fifth Gear from here for a long time and followed the forum but never posted until now. Anyway, is there a way to get this episode not from bittorrent? I think my university has limited bandwidth or something for bittorrents in an effort to prevent filesharing, so I can't get any more than 1 kbs. I had no problem when at home or in years past; they changed something for this year. If anyone knows of way for me to get around my problem and can point me toward someplace where I can get the episode, I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance.

October 11th, 2005, 06:10 AM	#17
Z0RR0 Joined: Jul 19th, 2005 Last Online: September 26th, 2008 Location: Montreal, CA Posts: 149 Rep Power: 0	Not exciting is the best way I can describe it. Looks like the old format with bits awkwardly added in between. Bits copy/pasted straight from the competition. The AMV8 part was great as a film, much improvement on that level, but Tiff's blabbering was just "blah blah blah" ... and is it just me or does he always looks and sound like he's about to burst out laughing? 911 and Exige was ok ... barely. They can criticize the airfield tracks, but at least it makes for some great footage. Sotheby's at Ferrari ... I just can't figure out how you can make that bit boring. I don't care about Schumi's seat! I want to see the Enzo prototype, I want to see the incredible classics and bits of cars with an interesting history! Just not that ugly seat. Harrier/GT ... there again, not exciting at all, and I can't figure out why. Perhaps because Jason didn't lookor sound excited to fly that plane ... And please, stop the BS acting. All 3, you are great drivers, but just don't act, it really makes you look silly. I just can't figure out why I don't like FG. I know I don't like the presenters' voices ... but that can't ruin the whole show, can it? Anyways ... will watch the Zonda F episode for sure ... then maybe the rest. I'll still be eagerly waiting for TG every week.

October 11th, 2005, 06:11 AM	#18
awdrifter Joined: Aug 29th, 2004 Last Online: 04:03 AM Posts: 1,499 Rep Power: 26	Overall it's a bit dissapointing. But not too bad. Cuz I didn't expect it to be TG anyways. The harrier segment is way to forced. Jason just controlled the harrier for a little bit and they claim he learned to drive it. And the pilot only got to drive the GT for a bit, he didn't even drift the whole circle. But this is better than not having anything to watch at all. Thanks for sharing. __________________ TP

October 11th, 2005, 07:28 AM	#19
aurora Joined: Jun 11th, 2004 Last Online: November 6th, 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 28 Rep Power: 0	I was dissapointed too. It's better than the old FG, but only slightly. I thought they were going to have a proper studio, not an office complex with people using computers in the background. It makes it seem like they're running a business, not like TG in the hanger where it's just a bunch of people talking about cars. Don't like it how they use a computer for the lap times, TG is better with the magnets. A computer is unnecessary. Vicki was really pissing me off while driving the 911 too. Don't know why, she was just really annoying. If they want to compete with TG, they need to add humour to the show. Not forced humour either (I know TG is scripted, but it still works).

October 11th, 2005, 09:02 AM	#20
awdrifter Joined: Aug 29th, 2004 Last Online: 04:03 AM Posts: 1,499 Rep Power: 26	I kinda like FG to keep their more informative style. Like they mention the spec of the cars and (sometimes) acceleration figures. But there's just too much car unrelated stuff in this ep. __________________ TP

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