[11x02] May 7th, 2007

SL65 · April 20th, 2007, 01:26 PM

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In this week’s programme, Vicki Butler-Henderson risks life and limb in the most dangerous car stunt of all: driving a car under a moving lorry without being decapitated! Find out how this Hollywood stunt, worthy of a James Bond movie, is performed in a behind-the-scenes special.

Also this week, World Superbike leader James Toseland races his Honda Fireblade against Tiff Needell in the brand new Civic Type R. They compete in three bike-versus-car challenges to find out who can corner the fastest, who can jump the highest, and who is quickest round one lap. It is spectacular stuff – particularly when James overtakes Tiff at 100mph... on one wheel.

‘Red Dwarf’ actor Chris Barrie is this week’s special guest, and gets to drive his dream car, a Jaguar D-Type worth £3 million. Out on the race circuit Chris is racked with nerves – one false move and the priceless car gets written off...

In a new strand called Driven to Destruction, a car’s durability is tested in a unique way. This week sees the team find out how crucial oil is to an engine: just how far can you drive on an empty sump before something goes bang?

And Tom Ford tests the new Alfa Romeo Spider by driving it through the Sahara desert, while Jonny Smith tests the new Mercedes C Class and its revolutionary seat design that reduces pressure on the pubic bone.

So ALL our prayers weren't answered - Jonny Smith returns and they've given him one of the most important new cars of the year to review...brilliant. Oh well, I won't mind seeing what he has to say about it and if his reviewing skills are any good.

And they should have given glamor girl Vicki the Alfa to review, not big, fat hairy Tom images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Cobol74 · April 20th, 2007, 01:31 PM

OK I'll watch, Tiffs bit will be the best.

Viper007Bond · April 20th, 2007, 03:29 PM

Woot, Tom! images/smilies/love.gif

LeMans GTR · April 21st, 2007, 12:13 AM

Damn still no shootouts.

Wizegui · April 23rd, 2007, 04:01 AM

To be honest, I think Johnny Smith was okay. His review of the Picasso was kinda cool.

bartboy9891 · April 23rd, 2007, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SL65

So ALL our prayers weren't answered - Jonny Smith returns and they've given him one of the most important new cars of the year to review...brilliant. Oh well, I won't mind seeing what he has to say about it and if his reviewing skills are any good.

And they should have given glamor girl Vicki the Alfa to review, not big, fat hairy Tom images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Smith is a good presenter and the C-class isn't a car that only a certain few would be worthy of testing. Hell, I could probably pull of a semi-mediocre of the car if asked too.

I'm looking forward to the D-type!

LeMans GTR · April 24th, 2007, 07:24 AM

It looks like the Fifth Gear team are heading back to the lofty heights.

trionic · April 26th, 2007, 08:02 PM

Bike and stunts.... images/smilies/zzz.gif

Formula Stig · May 3rd, 2007, 01:44 PM

Still waiting to see 11x01.

Can't find anything except that youtube clip of the audi.

wrc_maniac · May 4th, 2007, 02:52 AM

yeah... why is no one uploading it? I mean not only here, but on the private racing trackers as well. Its so frustrating.

andrebsd · May 4th, 2007, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by wrc_maniac

yeah... why is no one uploading it? I mean not only here, but on the private racing trackers as well. Its so frustrating.

My guess... No one recorded it in the first place.

wrc_maniac · May 4th, 2007, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by andrebsd

My guess... No one recorded it in the first place.

So, we'll never get it?

SL65 · May 4th, 2007, 03:11 PM

^Guys, please refer to this thread for info on episode one:
http://forums.finalgear.com/finalgear-com-news/no-theres-been-no-word-on-or-sign-of-fifth-gear-yet-18801/

M3_Powered · May 7th, 2007, 01:13 PM

Seems like an Ok episode.

DarkReaper · May 7th, 2007, 11:48 PM

Oh yeah it's out
http://www.mininova.org/search/?search=fifth+gear
since about 43 minutes.

satcomvato · May 8th, 2007, 01:14 AM

Do Europeans not have an option to automatically record shows? I greatly appreciate those who upload shows for us, especially those of us on the other side of the Atlantic to see, but how do people who take on the responsibility to record a show just forget?

Viper007Bond · May 8th, 2007, 03:37 AM

Torrent released (Quiky just got home from work).

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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	It looks like the Fifth Gear team are heading back to the lofty heights. __________________

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M3_Powered Joined: Apr 14th, 2006 Last Online: December 10th, 2008 Location: London UK Age: 20 Posts: 416 Car: BMW M3 (One Day) Rep Power: 12	Seems like an Ok episode. __________________ ...........................

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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	To be honest, I think Johnny Smith was okay. His review of the Picasso was kinda cool.

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Formula Stig Joined: Sep 26th, 2006 Last Online: December 29th, 2008 Location: USA Posts: 51 Car: is a bike Rep Power: 0	Still waiting to see 11x01. Can't find anything except that youtube clip of the audi.

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wrc_maniac Joined: Jan 26th, 2005 Last Online: October 12th, 2007 Posts: 73 Rep Power: 0	yeah... why is no one uploading it? I mean not only here, but on the private racing trackers as well. Its so frustrating.

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SL65 Ambitious but rubbish! Joined: Jul 12th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 18 Posts: 9,196 Car: 1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Rep Power: 41	^Guys, please refer to this thread for info on episode one: http://forums.finalgear.com/finalgear-com-news/no-theres-been-no-word-on-or-sign-of-fifth-gear-yet-18801/

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satcomvato Joined: Nov 13th, 2005 Last Online: January 7th, 2009 Location: Croughton Posts: 51 Car: BMW 316i Rep Power: 0	Do Europeans not have an option to automatically record shows? I greatly appreciate those who upload shows for us, especially those of us on the other side of the Atlantic to see, but how do people who take on the responsibility to record a show just forget?

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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	Torrent released (Quiky just got home from work). __________________ 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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