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zgundam · August 3rd, 2008, 09:13 AM

Hi all,

VW from Australia. Love TG, can't drive for **** though

zaphod · August 3rd, 2008, 12:41 PM

As a long time lerker, thought it was time I introduced myself, and our vehicles.

Gracie 1972 96V4 with 11k (ELEVEN THOUSAND) miles on the clock,

and our 1995 9000 3.0CSE V6

fbc · August 3rd, 2008, 01:32 PM

everyone

jezzano1fan · August 3rd, 2008, 04:14 PM

Hi I have only just joined this. I'm a massive Top Gear fan and even bigger Clarkson fan.

Canadian blue · August 3rd, 2008, 09:51 PM

Hey there from Canada love the show Top Gear, but it is sometimes hard to come by.

darlingclementine · August 3rd, 2008, 10:37 PM

Hi! I've been lurking for a few weeks, after discovering you all on Google. I'm slightly obsessed with Top Gear but not yet ready for the mental health unit. I'm a free-lance editor, and I live outside Detroit. Although I like looking at him, I think James May is orders of magnitude better on paper than he is on television.

Supracharged · August 4th, 2008, 01:41 PM

hey guys

names shane i live in small town in sunny QLD in australia

loved top gear forever and have all the episodes of tg and FG and all clarksons movies

and all 3 of the presenters random tv shows and documentaries

i drive a 1993 MKIV JZA80 Toyota Supra 2 door coupe Black came with 5speed manual and Torsen LSD
its non turbo atm with 2JZ-GE and its got minor mods done HKS intake and exhaust with 2 mufflers cut out
K&N pod filter, Tein fully adjustable coilovers and front and rear strut braces

massive stereo 2 amps 2 screens 4 speakers 4 subs Kenwood, Rockford Fosgate, Orion and Directed.
and its got 20"s front are 225/35/20 and rears 275/30/20 with Kumho Ecsta KU31 tyres

i can post up pics later if you like.

its my pride and joy and next on list is respray black with bodykit
and front cut from an RZ so i can work the motor before swapping it in.

Cole P · August 4th, 2008, 07:53 PM

Hello Final Gear ppls! I'm 19 from Minneapolis MN USA. I've been interested in cars for a few years now and started finding Top Gear bits on Youtube. I found this site a couple months ago and I've been enjoying the torrents and News. I figured it was time to join the forum.

psg · August 4th, 2008, 09:34 PM

Hey everyone, I'm an old member that just never really posted. I'm also very bored at work (such is the case when you're low on the totem pole at an automotive manufacturer). I'm 21, a mechanical engineering student, and recently got back into kart racing after a hiatus of a few years. I've had the suit since 2004, but finally pulled it out of the bag and wore it to the track this past weekend. Combined with my helmet, I'd say it bears a resemblance to a certain (set of) individuals.

RobsRacing · August 5th, 2008, 12:06 AM

Hello Everyone. My name is Rob and I live in Sacramento CA. I've been sharing torrents of Top Gear for quite a few years, but I only just now signed up for the site. I did that because of the shirt orders. Anywho... I think I have the same passions as everyone else here so no need to go into that. My favorite car is the Ariel Atom.

<-- that's a picture of me driving one during the first year of the Ariel Atom Experience. Highly Recommended.

I'm currently saving up to buy myself an ensemble of driving equipment (helmet, suit, gloves, and boots) and then eventually a car for the 24 hours of lemons for the Northern California race. I really hope to be up and running for the 2010 race.

Moony_Lover · August 6th, 2008, 11:33 AM

Hi, I'm Charlotte, nearly 16, and a huuuge Top Gear fan. My fave presenter is Richard, and I'd love an Opel Kadett or an old Mini to be my first car (though my mum is opposed to that idea - she wants me to get something sensible that won't break down; how boring!)

fbc · August 6th, 2008, 11:38 AM

one and all.

bever911 · August 6th, 2008, 03:24 PM

Hi, my name is Marc. I'm 28 years old and live in Indiana. I have a BS in Mechanical Engineering (with Physics and Math minors). I work for the Navy as a Systems Safety Engineer. I'm also currently pursuing an MS is Systems Engineering.

After watching TG on BBC America, I fell in love with the show. The challenges, the commentary, the cars...it is the perfect show. When looking for more info on the show, I came across this forum. Seeing how it appears that people here dig a lot of the same stuff I do, I had to join.

My current rides:
2002 Ford F-150 Supercrew
1994 BMW 325is
1986 Honda Nighthawk

Other vehicles I own in the process or waiting to be restored/fixed-up:
1948 and 1950 Ford F1 (will be a hot rod)
1970 Chevy Chevelle with a BBC
1978 Chevy Blazer
1978 Jeep CJ-7

I'm in to music (I listening to everything, but currently am into Texas Music. I play the guitar a little. In high school, I played the trombone in a ska band), Camping, Racing (Mostly IndyCar and other open wheel racing. I spend all my free time in May hanging around the garages of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Indy 500. In 2005 I worked for an Indy Lights team (then called the Indy Pro Series. We ran the support race for the Indy 500, qualifying 3rd in our first time out, but wrecked on the first lap. My family also participates in lawnmower racing at the oldest lawnmower race in the world, the Twelve Mile 500 (www.twelvemile500.com). This year my cousin won the race. I was on his pit crew.), Fishing, Cars (as you can see I have a few projects to complete), Traveling, Genealogy, Video Editing, and Photography

I'm looking forward to spending some time here.

Viper007Bond · August 7th, 2008, 12:24 AM

all!

MX-5.0 · August 7th, 2008, 01:29 AM

Long time member, few time poster. I just read that my "less than 2 post" will delete after posting this so here goes!

Long time Top Gear fan, found the show a while back and love it. Especially the EPIC episodes!

As my saign on implies I have a Mazda Miata with a Ford 302ci V8 ("5.0") underhood. Well, I did... the 302 is now in another Miata and a 347 is awaiting my lazy butt to cram it in there...

Anyhow - back to the show!

-Matt
aka MX-5.0

Rumer · August 7th, 2008, 04:06 PM

Hey all, been lurking through my hubbie's ID and figured it's about time I created my own. I'm a 30-year-old barely domesticated domestic goddess living in the New England area. Cars are one love both he and I share, and Top Gear is just one way we share it. That and describing our dream garages to each other.

Been a fan since BC (Before Crash) by watching what sporadic clips we could find through YouTube before finding this place. We even watched it on BBC America at the hospital while our son was born! It just has the right mix of everything: stunning cinematography, some facts (but not enough to make your head explode from boredom), affable buffoonery, enough dream cars to keep a person excited about cars, and, IMO, most importantly, considers a car as the "best of the lot" not just based on its numbers, but based on its human-machine livability.

I really don't have a favorite presenter, as I adore them all. I think it mostly has to do with the fact that I can see a little of myself in each of them, which can be both good and bad.

I'm not all that good at whole "likes, dislikes, interests" lists- so I guess those will be revealed as I get to know the forum here. I am a bit of a blunt instrument when it comes to speaking my mind, though... I don't mean to offend, I just can't stand dancing around the point.

Looking forward to spending time here while waiting for the show to reappear in the fall!

03BeastCharmer · August 8th, 2008, 01:34 AM

Hi
I'm a long time lurker, 1st time poster. Like all the noobs, the allure of the shirt finally pulled me out of the shadows. Been lurking since about 2005, and love the site and the British car shows, I just can't get enough.

Me and my g/f are absolute petrolheads. She autox's a '97 BMW M3, and I autox a '07 BMW M Coupe, and drive a 03 BMW M5 during the week. OK, so we're also BMW enthusiasts also

Here is my stable:

And one of my other favorite shirts from the day I got the Coupe

BenzBenz · August 8th, 2008, 03:16 AM

Hello, I've been a pretty big fan of Top Gear for a few years now. It's probably obvious that I'm in love with German cars, but the Swedes also have a place in my heart. I must say I'm curious what Jeremy finds on the internet that always appalls the audience!

Addikti · August 8th, 2008, 04:31 AM

Hiya all.

I'm a huge Top Gear fan from Finland. Been visiting the site some time but only now registered (cuz of the tees, sorry to say...

. Been an Audi enthusiast for a few good years - AWD, turbo, snow, they make such a nice mix.

fbc · August 8th, 2008, 09:23 AM

Great selection of cars there 03BeastCharmer -

the M5.

August 3rd, 2008, 12:41 PM	#1622
zaphod Joined: Aug 3rd, 2008 Last Online: August 5th, 2008 Location: England Age: 45 Posts: 2 Car: Saab 96 Saab 9000 Rep Power: 0	Greetings from Bristol, England As a long time lerker, thought it was time I introduced myself, and our vehicles. Gracie 1972 96V4 with 11k (ELEVEN THOUSAND) miles on the clock, and our 1995 9000 3.0CSE V6

August 3rd, 2008, 01:32 PM	#1623
fbc Mantastic! Joined: Jan 8th, 2005 Last Online: 09:35 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 33 Posts: 10,251 Car: 2006 MY07 Astra SRi Turbo Rep Power: 74	everyone __________________ www.sniffpetrol.com

August 3rd, 2008, 04:14 PM	#1624
jezzano1fan Joined: Jul 31st, 2008 Last Online: August 5th, 2008 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	HELLO I'M NEW AND NUTS ABOUT JEREMY CLARKSON Hi I have only just joined this. I'm a massive Top Gear fan and even bigger Clarkson fan.

August 6th, 2008, 11:33 AM	#1631
Moony_Lover Not A Dude Joined: Aug 6th, 2008 Last Online: October 26th, 2008 Location: Surrey, UK Age: 16 Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	Hi, I'm Charlotte, nearly 16, and a huuuge Top Gear fan. My fave presenter is Richard, and I'd love an Opel Kadett or an old Mini to be my first car (though my mum is opposed to that idea - she wants me to get something sensible that won't break down; how boring!) __________________ Il y a beaucoup de lapins... dans mes pantalons

August 6th, 2008, 11:38 AM	#1632
fbc Mantastic! Joined: Jan 8th, 2005 Last Online: 09:35 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 33 Posts: 10,251 Car: 2006 MY07 Astra SRi Turbo Rep Power: 74	one and all. __________________ www.sniffpetrol.com

August 3rd, 2008, 09:13 AM	#1621
zgundam Joined: Aug 3rd, 2008 Last Online: August 5th, 2008 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Hi all, VW from Australia. Love TG, can't drive for **** though

August 3rd, 2008, 09:51 PM	#1625
Canadian blue Joined: Jul 23rd, 2008 Last Online: September 25th, 2008 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 5 Car: 2008 Cobalt Rep Power: 0	Hey there from Canada love the show Top Gear, but it is sometimes hard to come by.

August 3rd, 2008, 10:37 PM	#1626
darlingclementine Joined: Aug 2nd, 2008 Last Online: August 10th, 2008 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 5 Car: Mustang Rep Power: 0	Hi! I've been lurking for a few weeks, after discovering you all on Google. I'm slightly obsessed with Top Gear but not yet ready for the mental health unit. I'm a free-lance editor, and I live outside Detroit. Although I like looking at him, I think James May is orders of magnitude better on paper than he is on television.

August 4th, 2008, 01:41 PM	#1627
Supracharged Joined: Aug 4th, 2008 Last Online: November 2nd, 2008 Location: QLD Australia Posts: 12 Car: Toyota Supra Rep Power: 0	hey guys names shane i live in small town in sunny QLD in australia loved top gear forever and have all the episodes of tg and FG and all clarksons movies and all 3 of the presenters random tv shows and documentaries i drive a 1993 MKIV JZA80 Toyota Supra 2 door coupe Black came with 5speed manual and Torsen LSD its non turbo atm with 2JZ-GE and its got minor mods done HKS intake and exhaust with 2 mufflers cut out K&N pod filter, Tein fully adjustable coilovers and front and rear strut braces massive stereo 2 amps 2 screens 4 speakers 4 subs Kenwood, Rockford Fosgate, Orion and Directed. and its got 20"s front are 225/35/20 and rears 275/30/20 with Kumho Ecsta KU31 tyres i can post up pics later if you like. its my pride and joy and next on list is respray black with bodykit and front cut from an RZ so i can work the motor before swapping it in.

August 4th, 2008, 07:53 PM	#1628
Cole P Joined: Aug 4th, 2008 Last Online: November 16th, 2008 Location: Minneapolis MN US Posts: 41 Car: '03 Civic Rep Power: 0	Hello Final Gear ppls! I'm 19 from Minneapolis MN USA. I've been interested in cars for a few years now and started finding Top Gear bits on Youtube. I found this site a couple months ago and I've been enjoying the torrents and News. I figured it was time to join the forum.

August 4th, 2008, 09:34 PM	#1629
psg Joined: Oct 25th, 2004 Last Online: November 9th, 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 5 Car: 2005 Subaru WRX Rep Power: 0	Hey everyone, I'm an old member that just never really posted. I'm also very bored at work (such is the case when you're low on the totem pole at an automotive manufacturer). I'm 21, a mechanical engineering student, and recently got back into kart racing after a hiatus of a few years. I've had the suit since 2004, but finally pulled it out of the bag and wore it to the track this past weekend. Combined with my helmet, I'd say it bears a resemblance to a certain (set of) individuals.

August 5th, 2008, 12:06 AM	#1630
RobsRacing Joined: Aug 4th, 2008 Last Online: October 8th, 2008 Location: Sacramento CA Age: 26 Posts: 9 Car: 2003 Ford Focus ZX3 w/ 2.3L Rep Power: 0	Hello Everyone. My name is Rob and I live in Sacramento CA. I've been sharing torrents of Top Gear for quite a few years, but I only just now signed up for the site. I did that because of the shirt orders. Anywho... I think I have the same passions as everyone else here so no need to go into that. My favorite car is the Ariel Atom. <-- that's a picture of me driving one during the first year of the Ariel Atom Experience. Highly Recommended. I'm currently saving up to buy myself an ensemble of driving equipment (helmet, suit, gloves, and boots) and then eventually a car for the 24 hours of lemons for the Northern California race. I really hope to be up and running for the 2010 race.

August 6th, 2008, 03:24 PM	#1633
bever911 Joined: Aug 5th, 2008 Last Online: September 26th, 2008 Location: Mitchell, IN Posts: 6 Car: 02 Ford F-150 S'crew, 94 BMW 325is, 70 Chevelle Rep Power: 0	Hi, my name is Marc. I'm 28 years old and live in Indiana. I have a BS in Mechanical Engineering (with Physics and Math minors). I work for the Navy as a Systems Safety Engineer. I'm also currently pursuing an MS is Systems Engineering. After watching TG on BBC America, I fell in love with the show. The challenges, the commentary, the cars...it is the perfect show. When looking for more info on the show, I came across this forum. Seeing how it appears that people here dig a lot of the same stuff I do, I had to join. My current rides: 2002 Ford F-150 Supercrew 1994 BMW 325is 1986 Honda Nighthawk Other vehicles I own in the process or waiting to be restored/fixed-up: 1948 and 1950 Ford F1 (will be a hot rod) 1970 Chevy Chevelle with a BBC 1978 Chevy Blazer 1978 Jeep CJ-7 I'm in to music (I listening to everything, but currently am into Texas Music. I play the guitar a little. In high school, I played the trombone in a ska band), Camping, Racing (Mostly IndyCar and other open wheel racing. I spend all my free time in May hanging around the garages of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Indy 500. In 2005 I worked for an Indy Lights team (then called the Indy Pro Series. We ran the support race for the Indy 500, qualifying 3rd in our first time out, but wrecked on the first lap. My family also participates in lawnmower racing at the oldest lawnmower race in the world, the Twelve Mile 500 (www.twelvemile500.com). This year my cousin won the race. I was on his pit crew.), Fishing, Cars (as you can see I have a few projects to complete), Traveling, Genealogy, Video Editing, and Photography I'm looking forward to spending some time here.

August 7th, 2008, 12:24 AM	#1634
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 24 Posts: 20,964 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 233	all! __________________ 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

August 7th, 2008, 01:29 AM	#1635
MX-5.0 Joined: Mar 6th, 2008 Last Online: October 22nd, 2008 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	Long time member, few time poster. I just read that my "less than 2 post" will delete after posting this so here goes! Long time Top Gear fan, found the show a while back and love it. Especially the EPIC episodes! As my saign on implies I have a Mazda Miata with a Ford 302ci V8 ("5.0") underhood. Well, I did... the 302 is now in another Miata and a 347 is awaiting my lazy butt to cram it in there... Anyhow - back to the show! -Matt aka MX-5.0

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August 7th, 2008, 04:06 PM	#1636
Rumer Not A Dude Joined: Aug 7th, 2008 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Portland, ME Posts: 142 Car: Saab 9-5 Rep Power: 5	Hey all, been lurking through my hubbie's ID and figured it's about time I created my own. I'm a 30-year-old barely domesticated domestic goddess living in the New England area. Cars are one love both he and I share, and Top Gear is just one way we share it. That and describing our dream garages to each other. Been a fan since BC (Before Crash) by watching what sporadic clips we could find through YouTube before finding this place. We even watched it on BBC America at the hospital while our son was born! It just has the right mix of everything: stunning cinematography, some facts (but not enough to make your head explode from boredom), affable buffoonery, enough dream cars to keep a person excited about cars, and, IMO, most importantly, considers a car as the "best of the lot" not just based on its numbers, but based on its human-machine livability. I really don't have a favorite presenter, as I adore them all. I think it mostly has to do with the fact that I can see a little of myself in each of them, which can be both good and bad. I'm not all that good at whole "likes, dislikes, interests" lists- so I guess those will be revealed as I get to know the forum here. I am a bit of a blunt instrument when it comes to speaking my mind, though... I don't mean to offend, I just can't stand dancing around the point. Looking forward to spending time here while waiting for the show to reappear in the fall!

August 8th, 2008, 01:34 AM	#1637
03BeastCharmer Joined: Aug 5th, 2008 Last Online: November 18th, 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 4 Car: 03 M5; 07 M Coupe Rep Power: 0	Hi I'm a long time lurker, 1st time poster. Like all the noobs, the allure of the shirt finally pulled me out of the shadows. Been lurking since about 2005, and love the site and the British car shows, I just can't get enough. Me and my g/f are absolute petrolheads. She autox's a '97 BMW M3, and I autox a '07 BMW M Coupe, and drive a 03 BMW M5 during the week. OK, so we're also BMW enthusiasts also Here is my stable: And one of my other favorite shirts from the day I got the Coupe

August 8th, 2008, 03:16 AM	#1638
BenzBenz Joined: Aug 5th, 2008 Last Online: September 8th, 2008 Posts: 3 Car: Volvo 240 Rep Power: 0	Hello, I've been a pretty big fan of Top Gear for a few years now. It's probably obvious that I'm in love with German cars, but the Swedes also have a place in my heart. I must say I'm curious what Jeremy finds on the internet that always appalls the audience!

August 8th, 2008, 04:31 AM	#1639
Addikti Joined: Aug 8th, 2008 Last Online: September 8th, 2008 Location: Lappeenranta, Finland Posts: 2 Car: 98 Audi A4 1.8Tqa Rep Power: 0	Hiya all. I'm a huge Top Gear fan from Finland. Been visiting the site some time but only now registered (cuz of the tees, sorry to say... . Been an Audi enthusiast for a few good years - AWD, turbo, snow, they make such a nice mix.

August 8th, 2008, 09:23 AM	#1640
fbc Mantastic! Joined: Jan 8th, 2005 Last Online: 09:35 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 33 Posts: 10,251 Car: 2006 MY07 Astra SRi Turbo Rep Power: 74	Great selection of cars there 03BeastCharmer - the M5. __________________ www.sniffpetrol.com