[02x02] May 18th, 2009

SL65 · May 14th, 2009, 8:52 AM

Episode 2 of 8:

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With car owners forced to suffer high petrol prices and the environmental impact of cars now more a concern, Australians have responded to these issues the best way they could – by buying more V8s in 2008 than ever before.

So for those happy to sell their first-born to pay for petrol and think the greenhouse effect is the latest diet craze out of the States, Top Gear Australia has the car for you – the HSV Clubsport R8.

“Basically it’s an SS Commodore that’s been to HSV boot camp and come back with a bigger engine, bigger brakes and a Schwarzenegger body pack,” said Steve Pizzati.

Want something better? Top Gear Australia has uncovered Australia’s best kept performance car secret. The Holden Special Vehicle’s Clubsport R8 by Walkinshaw Performance or affectionately known around the Top Gear Australia office. The Superclubby.

“Buying a superclubby is like ordering a pizza. You choose the toppings you like and you can get them to hold the anchovies,” said Steve.

While Australians have to wait another 12 months before the first electric car is unleashed on our shores, Top Gear Australia decide to build their own low cost electric car from existing petrol powered ones. Armed with $3000 each, Warren and Steve take their iconic Australian car of choice into the garage for a power make-over before they battle it out on the track in true Top Gear Australia fashion.

Legendary Australian rocker, Ian Moss (Cold Chisel) is the Star in the Bog Standard Car and Warren and James race in reverse around the track – for science of course.

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I'm not that interested in seeing a Clubsport R8. But a supercharged Walkinshaw V8....hells yeah images/smilies/biggrin.gif

melbournian · May 14th, 2009, 9:17 AM

Ian Moss!!! images/smilies/banana.gif

TVR-161 · May 14th, 2009, 10:40 AM

that Walkinshaw is gonna be kickass

470kw and 770Nm Torque

Richmondgal · May 14th, 2009, 11:06 AM

I'm guessing the Walkinshaw car is the same thing as the VXR8 Bathurst version. (Still peeved about them getting extra supercharge than us)

DXPetti · May 15th, 2009, 3:50 AM

So wait they are reviewing two HSV R8s? Depending on how they deliver that this could be classic TG or be horribly boring.

Can't wait to see the Electric Car challenge and SIARPC

TVR-161 · May 15th, 2009, 6:03 AM

no i think itll just be the walkinshaw version, because the walkinshaw version is just a 45k option that you tick when buying a normal clubby, besides theyve already tested the normal one.

SL65 · May 15th, 2009, 8:45 AM

HSV should supercharge the Sportswagon....just for the hell of it. And then fit black rims with red walls images/smilies/biggrin.gif

TVR-161 · May 15th, 2009, 9:11 AM

im sure they will eventually,

Hidden_Hunter · May 15th, 2009, 10:02 AM

I suspect the clubby vs clubby will be more of a "watch this" momment than a side by side

gti138 · May 15th, 2009, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SL65

HSV should supercharge the Sportswagon....just for the hell of it. And then fit black rims with red walls images/smilies/biggrin.gif

I'd probably buy one of those... There's something about the styling of the Sportswagon that I like...

SL65 · May 15th, 2009, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by gti138

I'd probably buy one of those... There's something about the styling of the Sportswagon that I like...

The arse. Its gotta be the arse.

Viper007Bond · May 17th, 2009, 1:59 AM

http://au.transmission.blogs.topgear...a-episode-two/

lockstops · May 17th, 2009, 9:58 AM

Went to the studio recording of episode six on Friday night. It was quite different to what I thought it'd be like. Is there a place where one can post info about episodes a fair bit away?

TVR-161 · May 17th, 2009, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by lockstops

Went to the studio recording of episode six on Friday night. It was quite different to what I thought it'd be like. Is there a place where one can post info about episodes a fair bit away?

http://forums.finalgear.com/top-gear-australia/

in there should suffice. just make it a general studio audience thread without giving too much away

Dsemaj · May 18th, 2009, 11:20 AM

God dammit, I hate SBS. Refuses to work on Foxtel Digital and I don't have an antenna plugged in..

melbournian · May 18th, 2009, 1:32 PM

^ really? I have the foxtel IQ and I use it to record TGA (and a few other SBS shows) every week, never had a problem with the reception....although my free to air SBS HD is shite.

Viper007Bond · May 18th, 2009, 2:25 PM

http://forums.finalgear.com/tg-aus-s...-2009-a-35963/

May 14th, 2009, 11:06 AM	#4
Richmondgal Not A Dude Joined: Feb 19th, 2008 Last Online: 9:01 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,063 Car: Not a Holden Monaro, but a Hyundai Getz will do Rep Power: 41	I'm guessing the Walkinshaw car is the same thing as the VXR8 Bathurst version. (Still peeved about them getting extra supercharge than us) __________________ Wait! I did a post!

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DXPetti Joined: Oct 2nd, 2008 Last Online: October 28th, 2009 Location: Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia Age: 23 Posts: 42 Car: 2003 Subaru Impreza RS Rep Power: 5	So wait they are reviewing two HSV R8s? Depending on how they deliver that this could be classic TG or be horribly boring. Can't wait to see the Electric Car challenge and SIARPC __________________

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Hidden_Hunter D: Joined: Oct 7th, 2006 Last Online: 10:35 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 21 Posts: 5,782 Car: '08 Honda Accord Euro Rep Power: 76	I suspect the clubby vs clubby will be more of a "watch this" momment than a side by side __________________ My car is dark grey not black!

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Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: 1:08 PM Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 25 Posts: 22,276 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 296	http://au.transmission.blogs.topgear...a-episode-two/ __________________ 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

May 18th, 2009, 11:20 AM	#15
Dsemaj Previously Known As Jamesd Joined: May 3rd, 2006 Last Online: 9:11 AM Location: Adelaide, Australia. Age: 18 Posts: 2,673 Car: '95 BMW 530i, '85 Nissan Bluebird S3 GXE Rep Power: 40	God dammit, I hate SBS. Refuses to work on Foxtel Digital and I don't have an antenna plugged in.. __________________ 1995 BMW E34 530i V8 M60B30 218HP/163kW 5sp Auto 1985 Nissan 910 Bluebird I4 CA20S 105HP/78kW 3sp Auto

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TVR-161 Joined: May 12th, 2009 Last Online: October 26th, 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 73 Car: Holden Calais VP Series Rep Power: 5	that Walkinshaw is gonna be kickass 470kw and 770Nm Torque

May 15th, 2009, 6:03 AM	#6
TVR-161 Joined: May 12th, 2009 Last Online: October 26th, 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 73 Car: Holden Calais VP Series Rep Power: 5	no i think itll just be the walkinshaw version, because the walkinshaw version is just a 45k option that you tick when buying a normal clubby, besides theyve already tested the normal one.

May 15th, 2009, 8:45 AM	#7
SL65 Ambitious but rubbish! Joined: Jul 12th, 2004 Last Online: November 10th, 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 19 Posts: 9,299 Car: 1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Rep Power: 46	HSV should supercharge the Sportswagon....just for the hell of it. And then fit black rims with red walls

May 15th, 2009, 9:11 AM	#8
TVR-161 Joined: May 12th, 2009 Last Online: October 26th, 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 73 Car: Holden Calais VP Series Rep Power: 5	im sure they will eventually,

May 17th, 2009, 9:58 AM	#13
lockstops Joined: May 8th, 2009 Last Online: November 18th, 2009 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 24 Car: Renault Megane R26 Rep Power: 0	Went to the studio recording of episode six on Friday night. It was quite different to what I thought it'd be like. Is there a place where one can post info about episodes a fair bit away?

May 18th, 2009, 2:25 PM	#17
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: 1:08 PM Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 25 Posts: 22,276 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 296	http://forums.finalgear.com/tg-aus-s...-2009-a-35963/ __________________ 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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