[11x01] April 30th, 2007

SL65 · April 13th, 2007, 03:00 PM

In episode one...

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Tom discovers what it’s like to be a paparazzi photographer hot on the trail of celebrities in an unassuming black Kia Cee’d – the perfect car for “spies, getaway drivers and paparazzi”. After a briefing from Big Pictures boss Darryn Lyons he’s off, and soon has Madonna firmly in his sights. But will he come up with a big money picture?

There’s also a big car crash investigation. Two identical cars meet in a head-on collision, one in perfect condition and one which has been badly repaired. The results are shocking and demonstrate the importance of carrying out a vehicle history check before you buy second-hand.

Also this week, Tiff Needell has the first TV test of the car everyone’s talking about: the Audi R8.

And regular racing mogul Jason Plato puts his foot to the floor when he takes the Brabus Rocket, the world’s fastest four-door saloon, to the German Autobahn to try and top 200mph.

And Vicki puts the Fiat Panda 100 HP through a stern test as she races it against a Ferrari around a track –with some surprising results.

And some general info regarding season eleven:

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More motoring thrills and spills as Fifth Gear returns to Five for its eleventh series with co-hosts Vicki Butler-Henderson and Tom Ford back at the wheel.

Highlights of this series include world superbike leader James Toseland riding his bike against the new Honda Civic Type R, Vicki in a Hollywood stunt worthy of a James Bond movie, and an A1 grand prix car racing around London’s famous landmarks.

There will also be a new strand, Driven to Destruction, which will test the durability of cars in a unique way. Plus, regular faces Tiff Needell and Jason Plato will put their racing skills to the test against celebrity guests, as well as delivering their own authoritative reviews of motoring classics such as the Rolls Royce Phantom and the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti.

This opening ep looks really good! The Audi R8 (driven by Tiff) AND the Brabus OMG...I mean "Rocket" driven by Plato on the Autobahn. I like the sound of that! And theres a good 'ol Fifth Gear crash test in for good measure.

I remain optimistic in hoping Fifth Gear returns to the lofty high standards it once had. Bring on series 11 images/smilies/smile.gif

Wizegui · April 13th, 2007, 03:11 PM

Theres no mention of Lovejoy anywhere! This season sounds very promising images/smilies/smile.gif

Viper007Bond · April 13th, 2007, 03:15 PM

Bah @ Tom's segment. What a waste of talent and what a stupid bit.

Crash test sounds very interesting.

WOOOOOT @ Tiff's review. Tiff + R8 = OMFG!

Jason segment sounds interesting, but it'll probably be only like 1-2 minutes long. images/smilies/dry.gif

Meh @ Vicki's segment

A1 car in London? Holy crap, that sounds great!

Aston Martin · April 13th, 2007, 03:57 PM

*Note to self.... blow up TV on the 29th.

Viper007Bond · April 13th, 2007, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by don vito

*Note to self.... blow up TV on the 29th.

But then what will you do when Top Gear comes back? images/smilies/tongue.gif

ahpadt · April 13th, 2007, 04:14 PM

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Also this week, Tiff Needell has the first TV test of the car everyone’s talking about: the Audi R8.

Aston Martin · April 13th, 2007, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

But then what will you do when Top Gear comes back? images/smilies/tongue.gif

I'd download it... using the greatest Top Gear based website in the known universe. images/smilies/tongue.gif

Vette Boss · April 13th, 2007, 06:58 PM

This sounds much more promising now, can't wait to see the R8 and the Brabus. No more Loveboy, either.

Dare I say it, Fifth Gear getting back into proper form? images/smilies/w00t.gif

Devon · April 14th, 2007, 03:46 AM

Can't wait to see Tiff driving the R8. images/smilies/smile.gif

fbc · April 14th, 2007, 03:50 AM

Wow, I'm actually looking forward to this.

bartboy9891 · April 14th, 2007, 04:22 AM

Hopefully the R8 test will be a review instead of just a preview.

Cobol74 · April 14th, 2007, 09:05 AM

Much more like it, I am optimistic - Panda bit Hmmmm, should have had a spoiler on.

Blythy · April 14th, 2007, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by don vito

I'd download it... using the greatest Top Gear based website in the known universe. images/smilies/tongue.gif

jabbasworld? :p

Viper007Bond · April 14th, 2007, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Blythy

jabbasworld? :p

Aston Martin · April 14th, 2007, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

Definitely. images/smilies/tongue.gif

LeMans GTR · April 16th, 2007, 10:25 AM

Agreed

except I can't ban, so somebody else can ban him

SL65 · April 16th, 2007, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by LeMans GTR

Agreed

except I can't ban, so somebody else can ban him

Lets ban you images/smilies/smile.gif

DarkReaper · April 17th, 2007, 01:17 AM

Wait a sec they are going to be racing a works superbike on race tyres against a Civic? The race will be over before the first curve.

JCE · April 17th, 2007, 06:30 AM

No Lovejoy: check
Tiff driving anything: check
Tom doing something crazy: check
No Lovejoy: double check
Jason driving something: check
No freaking Lovejoy: triple check

Looks like the verdict is in, this series won't suck nearly as bad as the last one.

matt2000 · April 17th, 2007, 03:00 PM

car colision tests = happy times images/smilies/biggrin.gif

looking forward to this

April 13th, 2007, 03:15 PM	#3
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 21,086 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 237	Bah @ Tom's segment. What a waste of talent and what a stupid bit. Crash test sounds very interesting. WOOOOOT @ Tiff's review. Tiff + R8 = OMFG! Jason segment sounds interesting, but it'll probably be only like 1-2 minutes long. Meh @ Vicki's segment A1 car in London? Holy crap, that sounds great! __________________ 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

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Vette Boss Joined: Nov 14th, 2004 Last Online: 06:26 AM Location: United States, Britain, in time Age: 23 Posts: 3,029 Car: Nissan Altima 3.5-litre SE Rep Power: 36	This sounds much more promising now, can't wait to see the R8 and the Brabus. No more Loveboy, either. Dare I say it, Fifth Gear getting back into proper form? __________________ 2003 Nissan Altima 3.5SE SHIFT_the future

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Devon Joined: Jun 18th, 2005 Last Online: 05:52 AM Location: Australia Age: 21 Posts: 2,273 Car: 2008 MY09 Subaru Impreza RX Rep Power: 24	Can't wait to see Tiff driving the R8. __________________

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fbc Mantastic! Joined: Jan 8th, 2005 Last Online: 06:49 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 33 Posts: 10,641 Car: 2006 MY07 Astra SRi Turbo Rep Power: 82	Wow, I'm actually looking forward to this. __________________ www.sniffpetrol.com

April 14th, 2007, 04:22 AM	#11
bartboy9891 I'm not Moe Joined: Dec 1st, 2004 Last Online: 05:25 AM Location: University of Michigan Age: 19 Posts: 7,782 Car: 1996 Grand Am SE sedan, and dad's 2006 S60 2.5T Rep Power: 43	Hopefully the R8 test will be a review instead of just a preview. __________________

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Wizegui Joined: May 3rd, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Richmond, BC Age: 17 Posts: 1,671 Car: 93 Toyota Tercel LFS Status: Rep Power: 22	Theres no mention of Lovejoy anywhere! This season sounds very promising

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Cobol74 Joined: Mar 21st, 2006 Last Online: 07:07 AM Location: Southampton Posts: 6,219 Car: Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 TDI Slush box. Rep Power: 58	Much more like it, I am optimistic - Panda bit Hmmmm, should have had a spoiler on. __________________

April 16th, 2007, 10:25 AM	#16
LeMans GTR Previously Known As CSL Joined: Dec 20th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Australia Posts: 1,921 Car: Aston Martin DB9 (In GT4!) Rep Power: 18	Agreed except I can't ban, so somebody else can ban him __________________

April 17th, 2007, 01:17 AM	#18
DarkReaper Joined: Dec 24th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Munich, Germany Posts: 302 Car: BMW635 '86,850CI '96\|CBR 600,MotoGuzzi California Rep Power: 17	Wait a sec they are going to be racing a works superbike on race tyres against a Civic? The race will be over before the first curve.

April 17th, 2007, 06:30 AM	#19
JCE Previously Known As JCE3000GT Joined: Apr 12th, 2005 Last Online: October 5th, 2008 Location: Lewisville, TX Age: 29 Posts: 480 Car: 1990 Chevrolet Camaro RS V8 Rep Power: 19	No Lovejoy: check Tiff driving anything: check Tom doing something crazy: check No Lovejoy: double check Jason driving something: check No freaking Lovejoy: triple check Looks like the verdict is in, this series won't suck nearly as bad as the last one. __________________ Car Domain (Camaro) - Car Domain (Daytona)- Exhaust (Camaro)

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matt2000 Hedgehog Sandwich Joined: Feb 17th, 2006 Last Online: 07:00 AM Location: Market Harborough, UK Age: 18 Posts: 3,694 Car: '77 Land Rover Series III LFS Status: Rep Power: 56	car colision tests = happy times looking forward to this __________________ 'I've spoken to the scientist in that article. He is convinced that the parrot is "just resting".' - Plissken "My daughter has... errr HAD one, and I was given one" - Scott

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