[16x01] June 8th, 2009

SL65 · May 24th, 2009, 3:32 AM

Episode 1 of 8

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The motoring show returns for its 16th run with another lovingly compiled, tightly packed series of motoring glee. Along with all the essential consumer advice, stunning driving and beautiful cars, this first programme features a deathdefying loop-the-loop stunt, a race against David Coulthard and a test to see if buying an old banger can beat the credit crunch. The series kicks off in spectacular fashion as resident stuntman Steve Truglia sets out to perform the most ambitious stunt the show has ever attempted, hoping to beat a world record in the process. One of the most dangerous stunts in the world, the so-called ‘death loop’ will see Steve attempt to drive round the biggest loop-the-loop ever made...

Also this week, Formula 1 driver-turned-TV pundit David Coulthard meets up with Tiff Needell for an extreme van-driving challenge. With a normal white van and a 300bhp racing machine at hand, Tiff devises some unusual challenges in which he hopes to beat the F1 legend.

Tim Shaw puts himself in the firing line in the name of saving us all money and swaps his car for a tired old banger. With the cost of motoring soaring, Tim keeps a video diary of his week to show us if living with a banger offers guilt-free, dirt-cheap motoring... or deep shame and embarrassment.

Tom Ford examines the new Citroën C3 Picasso from the point of view of a true 21st-century family man. By embarking on a day-long mission with the car, he discovers if Citroën have produced a car that is as radical and modern as it looks.

The presenters also settle a raging debate: can the brand new Ford Focus RS take the fight to the Mitsubishi Evo X and win? Jason Plato and Tiff Needell head to the stunning Anglesey test circuit for a dogfight that reveals all.

Finally, Jonny takes Audi’s new Lamborghiniengined supercar, the R8 V10, out on some beautiful Spanish roads. A four-wheel-drive chassis with a V10 engine could be the perfect supercar for the beginner... but have Audi made it just too controllable?

Maybe it was just me, but I thought that felt like a really long off season. Either that or Fifth Gear got much better last season and has me wanting MOAR images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

Season opener looks predictably good; something for everyone! I never knew "Lamborghiniengined" was a word though images/smilies/tongue.gif

smolik · May 24th, 2009, 7:55 PM

Oh, all of that in the same episode? Seems like none of our complaining about too short segments reached the ears of FG producers.

Cobol74 · May 24th, 2009, 8:02 PM

Maximum Awesome:

"The presenters also settle a raging debate: can the brand new Ford Focus RS take the fight to the Mitsubishi Evo X and win? Jason Plato and Tiff Needell head to the stunning Anglesey test circuit for a dogfight that reveals all."

Bet its too short!

ahpadt · May 29th, 2009, 2:32 PM

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Originally Posted by smolik

Oh, all of that in the same episode? Seems like none of our complaining about too short segments reached the ears of FG producers.

Which is really bad news. images/smilies/dry.gif

deuses · June 4th, 2009, 10:15 PM

For the love of cars... Each segment is going to be 2 minutes long. It's like they all got together and said what should we do in the next season of FG? And then everyone just started spewing ideas and the producers said, "I know, lets do all of them!"

FG, Please, just pick something and FOCUS on it.

ahpadt · June 4th, 2009, 10:50 PM

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MadCow809 · June 6th, 2009, 2:49 AM

sounds like a lovely combination, Focus RS, DC and EvoX.. but I fear it might be another huge let down, we don't want 5min reviews... at least 15min each segment, please!

Aiolos · June 7th, 2009, 12:35 AM

Damn, sounds good, too bad they'll probably mess it up because the video diary will be way too long, and so will the loop de loop, and the Focus RS will be short, and the van crap will be loooong, and Jonny's review will be nice, but also probably short but I wish they'd have given the R8 to Tiff or Jason.

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2 weeks until Top Gear

DimitriPopov · June 8th, 2009, 2:29 AM

Johnny does better car reviews than either of them (specifically Jason), but youre right everything will be too short. Which means I will skip 3/4ths of the episode and be dissapointed with the other 1/4th. Oh well at least its something.

Viper007Bond · June 8th, 2009, 9:14 PM

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smolik Joined: Jul 21st, 2008 Last Online: November 20th, 2009 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Age: 18 Posts: 175 Rep Power: 13	Oh, all of that in the same episode? Seems like none of our complaining about too short segments reached the ears of FG producers. __________________ >>> form, vvv function viva la vida

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Aiolos Joined: May 28th, 2007 Last Online: 4:38 AM Posts: 678 Car: 2005 Toyota Rav4 :-/ (Mom's) Rep Power: 14	Damn, sounds good, too bad they'll probably mess it up because the video diary will be way too long, and so will the loop de loop, and the Focus RS will be short, and the van crap will be loooong, and Jonny's review will be nice, but also probably short but I wish they'd have given the R8 to Tiff or Jason. 2 weeks until Top Gear

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deuses Joined: Jun 22nd, 2007 Last Online: November 16th, 2009 Location: DC, USA Age: 24 Posts: 84 Car: ///M Coupe Rep Power: 11	For the love of cars... Each segment is going to be 2 minutes long. It's like they all got together and said what should we do in the next season of FG? And then everyone just started spewing ideas and the producers said, "I know, lets do all of them!" FG, Please, just pick something and FOCUS on it.

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DimitriPopov Joined: Mar 14th, 2004 Last Online: August 11th, 2009 Posts: 77 Rep Power: 0	Johnny does better car reviews than either of them (specifically Jason), but youre right everything will be too short. Which means I will skip 3/4ths of the episode and be dissapointed with the other 1/4th. Oh well at least its something.

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