[13x06] February 25th, 2008

Viper007Bond · February 25th, 2008, 09:18 PM

http://www.finalgear.com/shows/fifthgear/13/6/

AriciU · February 25th, 2008, 10:04 PM

What a fuc****** dissapointment images/smilies/mad.gif

They gave the GTR a full 5 minutes of Jason not saying or showing anything about the car. The bloke from Autocar did the job 100 times better. What a fuc*** joke images/smilies/sad.gif

And no, it was not the first time on TV, best motoring showed it like 1.5 months ago.

epp_b · February 25th, 2008, 10:31 PM

Haha, I forgot about FG again! What a great surprise! images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Whappeh · February 25th, 2008, 10:57 PM

Why is the rip only 45 minutes?

Viper007Bond · February 25th, 2008, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whappeh

Why is the rip only 45 minutes?

Uh, because the show is 45 minutes long maybe? images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

ahpadt · February 25th, 2008, 11:03 PM

^ Commercials.

Best one so far this series.

Whappeh · February 25th, 2008, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

Uh, because the show is 45 minutes long maybe? images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

<-- retard. I just watched an episode of Top Gear while it was downloading, and was expecting to see that number there.

Viper007Bond · February 25th, 2008, 11:07 PM

9/10. Indeed one of the better Fifth Gears in a while. Shootout was fairly interesting, camping bit was great, and Tiff and Jason at their best.

mirage223 · February 25th, 2008, 11:39 PM

I was expecting a better GT-R review. The car itself is what I expected, but reviews I've seen around the internet are far more informative. I figured with this being the first actual TV test, it would be something monumental. I'll have to wait for TG to do it properly I guess. No wonder I never watch FG..

IceBone · February 25th, 2008, 11:47 PM

Ugh... what a snoozefest... The most interesting bits were the camping and the tree crash. The GT-R and RS6 were so boring... nothing about the cars was explained. Just "it's good, it's good, it's good"

rhaitz · February 26th, 2008, 12:07 AM

The GT-R wasnt long enough but it was not bad either and for once i liked every segment of the show

The camping stuff wich i tought i would hate was actually quite funny, the shootout wasnt that bad (i still dont like Vicky but what can you do), the safety segment was as always interesting, i tought it would actually be worse than that, i mean if you are in a 5 star ratings and if the help isnt too long to come i think you would be "ok" well it's just a guess and if it's true what he said about security barrier and a little bit of paint to reduce the risk, it's worth doing, i would like to see a safety segment about road with cliff on one side, i have a lot of those and sometimes there nothing between the road and the cliff

So for the two big part, i think it's stupid to put two "big" car review in the same week, double the time for the GT-R cut the RS6 and put in the next week that would be better

The two segments felt too short i liked them both but a little bit disapointing that's all

Stil a great show, the best of the season so far so it give it a nine

Prost264 · February 26th, 2008, 12:30 AM

Wait, in the UK the VW van is called a California and in the US its called a Eurovan? images/smilies/lol.gif

awdrifter · February 26th, 2008, 01:30 AM

Still watching it, but damn, they are giving away a fucking R33??? Damn, if I'm in UK I'm definitely going to enter this.

Edit:The Fiat 500 looks pretty cute, and seems like it handles quite well, the 150hp version should make it a good competitor to the Mini Cooper S.

The VW vans segment is too long. I don't care about the kitchen or the heater, they should've cut that segment in half.

The GTR review is way to short, the track stuff does look fun, it would've been even better if they compared it to another car (preferrably the RS6), maybe even the R33 that they were going to give away. Compare their 1/4 mile times, lap time around that road course, and how different both car feels. That would've been really interesting.

Too bad they couldn't arrange to have the RS6 and the GTR on the same track, while they are very different cars, they both have twin turbo, both have awd, and both can seat 4. With the RS6 being heavier, they should have about the same power to weight ratio, it would've been great fun to see Tiff and Jason battle it out.

Overall, the ep is not as good as it could be, before watching the ep I was already decided to give it a 10 for the GTR review, but it's just too short, so I'll just give it an 8.

ViperVX · February 26th, 2008, 07:15 AM

Once again FG proves it's worth of "TG Ratings/10".

They have very good presenters & really cool cars, but they don't know how to "sell" thier material to the viewer.

Overall i though it was a solid "6" episode, although GT-R review of course shud've been longer & much more informative, plus some nice comparison test wud be useful (why not take it to the Nurburgring). The VW vans bit was far too long and pointless, since ppl who actualy buy camper-vans (elderly) will never buy a 10 grand second hand one, strip it out, replace engine & so on so far. And Tiff's review of an Audi estate shud've been aimed at practicality demonstration & finished with "powerhouse" performance on some track or maybe an airfield on fire...

Let's wait and see how TG will dance around the GT-R.

edkwon · February 26th, 2008, 07:16 AM

I thought it was one of the best eps this series. whiners be damned.

Cobol74 · February 26th, 2008, 07:21 AM

Another solid show - Liked the camping and GTR. The GTR could have been a bit longer IMHO and as someone has mentioned the Autocar review was really good (better). Still, a good 8.

mads · February 26th, 2008, 09:29 AM

Feels a bit short changed with the GT-R but it was one of the best eps so far in the season.

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Originally Posted by Prost264

Wait, in the UK the VW van is called a California and in the US its called a Eurovan? images/smilies/lol.gif

Flynn · February 26th, 2008, 11:57 AM

The G.T.R. segment was a shocking dissapointment.

Quadrax · February 26th, 2008, 01:49 PM

What was with the Holden ute Tom was driving at the start? I was sort of waiting for them to mention it. Do they sell them in the UK now?

ABowers · February 26th, 2008, 02:08 PM

I loved the GTR...but I agree...they should have taken it to the 'Ring' and given it a thorough test.

The camping segment was funny as well. But other than that...im ready for TG...hehe

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February 25th, 2008, 09:18 PM	#1
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	[13x06] February 25th, 2008 http://www.finalgear.com/shows/fifthgear/13/6/ __________________ 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 Last edited by Viper007Bond; February 25th, 2008 at 09:34 PM..

February 25th, 2008, 10:04 PM	#2
AriciU Joined: Jan 14th, 2007 Last Online: February 28th, 2008 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	What a fuc**** dissapointment They gave the GTR a full 5 minutes of Jason not saying or showing anything about the car. The bloke from Autocar did the job 100 times better. What a fuc* joke And no, it was not the first time on TV, best motoring showed it like 1.5 months ago.

February 25th, 2008, 10:57 PM	#4
Whappeh Joined: Aug 21st, 2006 Last Online: 04:28 AM Location: Orlando, FL Age: 22 Posts: 701 Car: 05 Mazda RX8 Rep Power: 30	Why is the rip only 45 minutes? __________________

February 25th, 2008, 11:07 PM	#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	9/10. Indeed one of the better Fifth Gears in a while. Shootout was fairly interesting, camping bit was great, and Tiff and Jason at their best. __________________ 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

February 25th, 2008, 10:31 PM	#3
epp_b n00b of the year Joined: Jun 23rd, 2006 Last Online: 04:35 AM Location: Canadaland :) Posts: 4,724 Car: 1995 Nissan 240SX Rep Power: 41	Haha, I forgot about FG again! What a great surprise!

February 25th, 2008, 11:03 PM	#6
ahpadt Joined: May 7th, 2006 Last Online: 12:03 AM Location: The Norwaylands Posts: 2,505 Car: Want a 09 VW Scirocco badly Rep Power: 22	^ Commercials. Best one so far this series.

February 25th, 2008, 11:39 PM	#9
mirage223 Joined: Feb 10th, 2007 Last Online: March 15th, 2008 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	I was expecting a better GT-R review. The car itself is what I expected, but reviews I've seen around the internet are far more informative. I figured with this being the first actual TV test, it would be something monumental. I'll have to wait for TG to do it properly I guess. No wonder I never watch FG..

February 25th, 2008, 11:47 PM	#10
IceBone Gulf Livery Rules Joined: Jan 14th, 2007 Last Online: 03:27 AM Location: Slovenistan Age: 24 Posts: 6,672 Car: Mitsubishi Carisma GDI Rep Power: 71	Ugh... what a snoozefest... The most interesting bits were the camping and the tree crash. The GT-R and RS6 were so boring... nothing about the cars was explained. Just "it's good, it's good, it's good" __________________ The Mitsubishop of Natural Aspiraton

February 26th, 2008, 12:07 AM	#11
rhaitz Joined: Jan 4th, 2007 Last Online: November 10th, 2008 Posts: 13 Rep Power: 0	The GT-R wasnt long enough but it was not bad either and for once i liked every segment of the show The camping stuff wich i tought i would hate was actually quite funny, the shootout wasnt that bad (i still dont like Vicky but what can you do), the safety segment was as always interesting, i tought it would actually be worse than that, i mean if you are in a 5 star ratings and if the help isnt too long to come i think you would be "ok" well it's just a guess and if it's true what he said about security barrier and a little bit of paint to reduce the risk, it's worth doing, i would like to see a safety segment about road with cliff on one side, i have a lot of those and sometimes there nothing between the road and the cliff So for the two big part, i think it's stupid to put two "big" car review in the same week, double the time for the GT-R cut the RS6 and put in the next week that would be better The two segments felt too short i liked them both but a little bit disapointing that's all Stil a great show, the best of the season so far so it give it a nine

February 26th, 2008, 12:30 AM	#12
Prost264 Joined: Jun 30th, 2006 Last Online: 01:52 AM Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Age: 21 Posts: 2,211 Car: 1995 Subaru Legacy Rep Power: 29	Wait, in the UK the VW van is called a California and in the US its called a Eurovan?

February 26th, 2008, 01:30 AM	#13
awdrifter Joined: Aug 29th, 2004 Last Online: 04:03 AM Posts: 1,499 Rep Power: 26	Still watching it, but damn, they are giving away a fucking R33??? Damn, if I'm in UK I'm definitely going to enter this. Edit:The Fiat 500 looks pretty cute, and seems like it handles quite well, the 150hp version should make it a good competitor to the Mini Cooper S. The VW vans segment is too long. I don't care about the kitchen or the heater, they should've cut that segment in half. The GTR review is way to short, the track stuff does look fun, it would've been even better if they compared it to another car (preferrably the RS6), maybe even the R33 that they were going to give away. Compare their 1/4 mile times, lap time around that road course, and how different both car feels. That would've been really interesting. Too bad they couldn't arrange to have the RS6 and the GTR on the same track, while they are very different cars, they both have twin turbo, both have awd, and both can seat 4. With the RS6 being heavier, they should have about the same power to weight ratio, it would've been great fun to see Tiff and Jason battle it out. Overall, the ep is not as good as it could be, before watching the ep I was already decided to give it a 10 for the GTR review, but it's just too short, so I'll just give it an 8. __________________ TP Last edited by awdrifter; February 26th, 2008 at 01:58 AM..

February 26th, 2008, 07:15 AM	#14
ViperVX Joined: Dec 27th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Age: 22 Posts: 578 Rep Power: 13	Once again FG proves it's worth of "TG Ratings/10". They have very good presenters & really cool cars, but they don't know how to "sell" thier material to the viewer. Overall i though it was a solid "6" episode, although GT-R review of course shud've been longer & much more informative, plus some nice comparison test wud be useful (why not take it to the Nurburgring). The VW vans bit was far too long and pointless, since ppl who actualy buy camper-vans (elderly) will never buy a 10 grand second hand one, strip it out, replace engine & so on so far. And Tiff's review of an Audi estate shud've been aimed at practicality demonstration & finished with "powerhouse" performance on some track or maybe an airfield on fire... Let's wait and see how TG will dance around the GT-R. __________________ Just another Huge fan of TG.......... Last edited by ViperVX; February 26th, 2008 at 07:23 AM..

February 26th, 2008, 07:16 AM	#15
edkwon Joined: Nov 21st, 2006 Last Online: 03:31 AM Location: Lil Osaka Posts: 2,192 Car: Legacy GT Spec B '07 Rep Power: 22	I thought it was one of the best eps this series. whiners be damned.

February 26th, 2008, 07:21 AM	#16
Cobol74 Joined: Mar 21st, 2006 Last Online: 01:39 AM Location: Southampton Posts: 5,827 Car: Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 TDI Slush box. Rep Power: 50	Another solid show - Liked the camping and GTR. The GTR could have been a bit longer IMHO and as someone has mentioned the Autocar review was really good (better). Still, a good 8. __________________

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February 26th, 2008, 11:57 AM	#18
Flynn Banned Joined: Jan 7th, 2008 Last Online: April 6th, 2008 Location: South east Blighty Age: 19 Posts: 361 Rep Power: 0	The G.T.R. segment was a shocking dissapointment.

February 26th, 2008, 01:49 PM	#19
Quadrax Joined: Jan 1st, 2008 Last Online: August 7th, 2008 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 535 Car: Jap crap Rep Power: 20	What was with the Holden ute Tom was driving at the start? I was sort of waiting for them to mention it. Do they sell them in the UK now? __________________

February 26th, 2008, 02:08 PM	#20
ABowers Joined: Feb 10th, 2008 Last Online: November 10th, 2008 Location: Alabama, United States Posts: 3 Car: 2003 RSX Type S Rep Power: 0	I loved the GTR...but I agree...they should have taken it to the 'Ring' and given it a thorough test. The camping segment was funny as well. But other than that...im ready for TG...hehe __________________ Canon Crew Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi Canon 70-200 f/4 L Canon 50mm f/1.8 II Canon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

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