[16x01] June 8th, 2009

Viper007Bond · June 8th, 2009, 9:13 PM

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salguod · June 8th, 2009, 9:22 PM

I quite liked it, shame they still have Tim Shaw though and the constant outdoing of egos between him and Tom Ford in the studio segments but unfortunately I don't see them getting rid of him any time soon.

Missed the first 15 minutes because I was coming home from work. But the rest was good.

Great to see DC there in a battle with Tiff, and I somehow really liked the bit that Jonny did in a studio about the VW Corrado. Quite refreshing compared to the format they have used.

A good 8 out of 10.

Jos J. · June 8th, 2009, 9:29 PM

DC? who's that, i'll watch the ep tomorrow.

LeMans GTR · June 8th, 2009, 10:18 PM

Did they show the loop the loop again? I sure hope not.

blue2fire · June 8th, 2009, 10:38 PM

Something wrong with the rip, stops playing after the first break....

Like what i saw though, certainly not as good but a bit more informative.

awdrifter · June 8th, 2009, 11:34 PM

It's a pretty good season opener. I think it's better than this week's TGA.

EVO X vs Focus RS, I already knew the EVO was going to win, 300hp is too much for fwd. Nice to see some Tiff vs Jason dogfights again. I think this is what's missing in TGA, only Steve can drive, so there's no good head to head reviews.

R8 V10, they should've let Tiff, Jason or Vicki to review it. Johnny is fine for everyday cars, but he doesn't test supercars that well.

Tim's beater, that was kinda funny but pointless.

David Cuthard vs Tiff, that was pretty good, would've been cool if they got a faster car, but still not bad for a celebrity segment.

Next week it looks like it's going to suck though, 2 celeb segments.

ahpadt · June 9th, 2009, 12:17 AM

It seems like they havent overcrowded the episodes as much with segments this time round, which is good.

7/10

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Focus RS noise

Wyvern · June 9th, 2009, 12:39 AM

Really enjoyed it. Tim seemed worryingly at home in that old snotter and DC was fun. They seem to have balanced the segments quite nicely, didn't seem overcrowded and was informative and entertaining at the same time. I agree that Jonny might have been an odd choice to review the R8 (and how pretty was that car, btw?), but he seemed to enjoy it. A solid series-opener.

MadCat360 · June 9th, 2009, 1:46 AM

*the loop happens*

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Wow.

anthrax · June 9th, 2009, 2:12 AM

Very good season opener... lol-ed hard when Tiff turned hard the Caddy van and DC is thrown to the side...

Will VBH, from now on, only appear in the web-tv segments on FG website? During the condensed loop-the-loop segment Tom Ford did the voice over, even saying the same words (script) Vicky said when first broadcasted in the Special Stunt episode. Also, her name didn't appear in the end credits....

wslysol · June 9th, 2009, 2:23 AM

I think the torrent is messed up it only works until the first commercial.

edkwon · June 9th, 2009, 2:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anthrax

Very good season opener... lol-ed hard when Tiff turned hard the Caddy van and DC is thrown to the side...

Will VBH, from now on, only appear in the web-tv segments on FG website? During the condensed loop-the-loop segment Tom Ford did the voice over, even saying the same words (script) Vicky said when first broadcasted in the Special Stunt episode. Also, her name didn't appear in the end credits....

wow, i didn't even notice VBH's absence from the ep until you mentioned it. Guess that says how much i miss her, lol.

I really enjoyed the pacing of this ep. So for the record, FG has managed to cover the Focus RS twice now while TG has featured it...nonce.

SadaPow · June 9th, 2009, 3:48 AM

Hmmm... no mention of VBH in the show or the preview for next week, did she leave?

Koenig · June 9th, 2009, 4:13 AM

That was just awful. Not nearly enough Focus RS/EVO, and definitely picked the worst presenter to test the R8. The cheap car thing with Tim served no real purpose other than to prove you can buy a beat for real cheap and that performance tires are expensive, and why do they feel that each episode needs a stunt? That shit gets old quick.

Clockwerk · June 9th, 2009, 4:30 AM

enjoyed the episode, wish I could find Jason's houndstooth jacket, if anyone has any ideas I'd love to hear them.

Tobias · June 9th, 2009, 5:37 AM

No Vicki? What's the point?

*heartbroken* images/smilies/cry.gif

Wizegui · June 9th, 2009, 5:52 AM

Loved this weeks episode. Not looking forward to next week's celebrity guests though...

Dsemaj · June 9th, 2009, 6:50 AM

Anyone else notice the Top Gear soccer/football Aygo? images/smilies/tongue.gif

http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/442/vlcsnap7946675.png

Good episode!

Viper007Bond · June 9th, 2009, 7:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blue2fire

Something wrong with the rip, stops playing after the first break....

Quote:

Originally Posted by wslysol

I think the torrent is messed up it only works until the first commercial.

Plays fine for me...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dsemaj

Anyone else notice the Top Gear soccer/football Aygo? images/smilies/tongue.gif

LOL !

tom_kauf · June 9th, 2009, 10:52 AM

9/10 for me. images/smilies/cool.gif

Although, because we have the ability to replay some sections, it was clear that Tiff's shot on Goal would've missed. But the next frame (with the Goal from side-on) shows the ball going beautifully into the middle.
Also, Tiff hit a cone in a left-hand turn with DC. I still don't think DC would've won, though.

But a great Episode. I didn't notice Vicky missing either (...slightly ashamed... images/smilies/sad.gif

). But the format they have had for the last few Seasons is perfect. No silly Diner setting, and that blonde-haired guy hasn't come back.
I like all the presenters they have now. They all have their place. An Jonny's used car segments are especially interesting (a change from always hearing about new cars).

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June 8th, 2009, 9:22 PM	#2
salguod Joined: Oct 29th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Scotland Age: 19 Posts: 372 Car: Not yet, but would like Leon, C30 or 147 Rep Power: 27	I quite liked it, shame they still have Tim Shaw though and the constant outdoing of egos between him and Tom Ford in the studio segments but unfortunately I don't see them getting rid of him any time soon. Missed the first 15 minutes because I was coming home from work. But the rest was good. Great to see DC there in a battle with Tiff, and I somehow really liked the bit that Jonny did in a studio about the VW Corrado. Quite refreshing compared to the format they have used. A good 8 out of 10. __________________ "That's not Bauhaus, That's my trousers..." J Clarksonius iPhone style buttons courtesy of AshDav's photoshop tutorials.

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LeMans GTR Previously Known As CSL Joined: Dec 20th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Australia Age: 14 Posts: 2,727 Car: Aston Martin DBS (I wish) Rep Power: 38	Did they show the loop the loop again? I sure hope not. __________________

June 8th, 2009, 11:34 PM	#6
awdrifter Joined: Aug 29th, 2004 Last Online: 3:09 AM Posts: 1,955 Rep Power: 47	It's a pretty good season opener. I think it's better than this week's TGA. EVO X vs Focus RS, I already knew the EVO was going to win, 300hp is too much for fwd. Nice to see some Tiff vs Jason dogfights again. I think this is what's missing in TGA, only Steve can drive, so there's no good head to head reviews. R8 V10, they should've let Tiff, Jason or Vicki to review it. Johnny is fine for everyday cars, but he doesn't test supercars that well. Tim's beater, that was kinda funny but pointless. David Cuthard vs Tiff, that was pretty good, would've been cool if they got a faster car, but still not bad for a celebrity segment. Next week it looks like it's going to suck though, 2 celeb segments. __________________ TP

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Jos J. Joined: Oct 10th, 2007 Last Online: November 19th, 2009 Location: Groningen Age: 25 Posts: 225 Car: Audi RS4 Convirtible...(some day maybe..) Rep Power: 11	DC? who's that, i'll watch the ep tomorrow.

June 8th, 2009, 10:38 PM	#5
blue2fire Joined: Sep 16th, 2008 Last Online: November 18th, 2009 Posts: 15 Rep Power: 0	Something wrong with the rip, stops playing after the first break.... Like what i saw though, certainly not as good but a bit more informative.

June 9th, 2009, 12:17 AM	#7
ahpadt Joined: May 7th, 2006 Last Online: 4:07 AM Location: The Norwaylands Posts: 4,565 Rep Power: 57	It seems like they havent overcrowded the episodes as much with segments this time round, which is good. 7/10 Focus RS noise

June 9th, 2009, 12:39 AM	#8
Wyvern Not A Dude Joined: Oct 4th, 2008 Last Online: 1:26 AM Location: Loughton, Essex Age: 36 Posts: 404 Car: Triumph Herald 1200, not quite as broken as it was Rep Power: 173	Really enjoyed it. Tim seemed worryingly at home in that old snotter and DC was fun. They seem to have balanced the segments quite nicely, didn't seem overcrowded and was informative and entertaining at the same time. I agree that Jonny might have been an odd choice to review the R8 (and how pretty was that car, btw?), but he seemed to enjoy it. A solid series-opener.

June 9th, 2009, 1:46 AM	#9
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June 9th, 2009, 2:12 AM	#10
anthrax Joined: Apr 15th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil Posts: 142 Car: 2006 VW Polo Sedan 1.6 Flex Rep Power: 22	Very good season opener... lol-ed hard when Tiff turned hard the Caddy van and DC is thrown to the side... Will VBH, from now on, only appear in the web-tv segments on FG website? During the condensed loop-the-loop segment Tom Ford did the voice over, even saying the same words (script) Vicky said when first broadcasted in the Special Stunt episode. Also, her name didn't appear in the end credits.... __________________ What doesn't kill me makes me fuckin' stronger!

June 9th, 2009, 2:23 AM	#11
wslysol Joined: Nov 18th, 2008 Last Online: November 16th, 2009 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	I think the torrent is messed up it only works until the first commercial.

June 9th, 2009, 3:48 AM	#13
SadaPow Joined: Jul 23rd, 2006 Last Online: 7:14 AM Location: Some place where it always rains Age: 21 Posts: 300 Rep Power: 14	Hmmm... no mention of VBH in the show or the preview for next week, did she leave? __________________

June 9th, 2009, 4:13 AM	#14
Koenig Joined: May 27th, 2005 Last Online: 8:27 AM Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,426 Rep Power: 40	That was just awful. Not nearly enough Focus RS/EVO, and definitely picked the worst presenter to test the R8. The cheap car thing with Tim served no real purpose other than to prove you can buy a beat for real cheap and that performance tires are expensive, and why do they feel that each episode needs a stunt? That shit gets old quick. __________________ Please....for the love of all that is good and righteous....somebody nuke Tibet....PLEASE.

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June 9th, 2009, 5:37 AM	#16
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tom_kauf Joined: Mar 12th, 2005 Last Online: 1:08 AM Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 344 Car: Mercedes 190E Rep Power: 23	9/10 for me. Although, because we have the ability to replay some sections, it was clear that Tiff's shot on Goal would've missed. But the next frame (with the Goal from side-on) shows the ball going beautifully into the middle. Also, Tiff hit a cone in a left-hand turn with DC. I still don't think DC would've won, though. But a great Episode. I didn't notice Vicky missing either (...slightly ashamed... ). But the format they have had for the last few Seasons is perfect. No silly Diner setting, and that blonde-haired guy hasn't come back. I like all the presenters they have now. They all have their place. An Jonny's used car segments are especially interesting (a change from always hearing about new cars). __________________ 1985 Mercedes 190E. Exterior: White, Interior: Blue Cloth, Kenwood/Alpine Sound System, Yokohama AVS ES100 Tyres, Navman F20 GPS Navigation Last edited by tom_kauf; June 9th, 2009 at 10:53 AM.

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