[04x06] June 13th, 2004 - Page 2

ESPNSTI · June 15th, 2004, 05:49 AM

Usually 10 episodes per series, 2 series per year, and there are (only images/smilies/cry.gif

) 4 episodes left of the 1st series of this year.

phandl · June 15th, 2004, 06:07 AM

meh ok episode. the guest i thought was hilarious and the review of the clio was interesting (how it goes around corners on three tires is awesome). otherwise.. so-so. can't wait for the next series.

thanks for another great video, viper and VUK! images/smilies/smile.gif

sebaz · June 15th, 2004, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by M5Rangerover

looks good, they're american car reviews are always funny

Bad ass E30 there man...

Simon · June 15th, 2004, 04:54 PM

Excellent, thanks Viper. Downloading now. Pity there won't be any Top Gears for a while though images/smilies/sad.gif

Viper007Bond · June 15th, 2004, 05:01 PM

There will be, just no newly aired ones. images/smilies/wink.gif

Likwid · June 15th, 2004, 05:08 PM

I think it was a very low blow to bring up the Aztek...lol. 9 out of 10 Americans dont even want it images/smilies/lol.gif

Sort of wish Richard had driven the CTS-V but I have to agree that the interior is a bit cheap for a car of this price range/luxury level. That seems to be a problem area for many higher end GM cars if you look at owner surveys. Then again they did pay considerably less then they would have for a European or Japanese car targeting the same market.

I wonder why GM decided the CTS wouldn’t be sold in the UK?

VUK · June 15th, 2004, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Likwid

I wonder why GM decided the CTS wouldn’t be sold in the UK?

they can't be bothered to make it right hand drive

Renesis · June 15th, 2004, 09:28 PM

Yeah.. it wouldn't be worth it to invest to make it RHD for a pretty small market

SiR_dude · June 15th, 2004, 10:56 PM

I think we need a new poll.....what North American in his right mind would buy an Aztec anyway?? images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

Renesis · June 15th, 2004, 11:04 PM

Not me...

but seriously Jeremy was dumb.. the Solstice is awesome

SiR_dude · June 15th, 2004, 11:08 PM

Yeah, I gotta agree. I liked the looks of that Solstice too. I can't figure Jeremy out sometimes.

But he's dead-on with the SSR. I think that's the ugliest Chevy product out there right now.

Viper007Bond · June 15th, 2004, 11:22 PM

I actually sent in an e-mail to them saying that no one likes the Aztec over here either...

justin syder · June 15th, 2004, 11:25 PM

IMO, the ugliest car ever!!

SiR_dude · June 15th, 2004, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

I actually sent in an e-mail to them saying that no one likes the Aztec over here either...

Good one. DId you tell him just exactly what type of operation you're running? images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

You shoulda circulated it, and we coulda sent it with like 50 names or something.

Likwid · June 16th, 2004, 12:31 AM

I was happy to see Jeremy point out my biggest problem with the Mustang though. I can understand the current Mustang because its based on the 25 year old Fox platform. The new Mustang however still retaining the solid rear axle is just B.S. Its a cost savings Ford says but I know more then a few people that would pay extra for an independent rear suspension.... I believe, as I do with drum brakes, that old tech "money saving" parts dont belong on your companies performance car.

That was the main reason I got rid of my Z28. Even after upgrading suspension parts it still was a bit tail happy in corners with uneven pavement. That was the big factor for some of my friends that purchased a WRX, RSX Type-S or another performance car over the Mustang GT.

Viper007Bond · June 16th, 2004, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by SiR_dude

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Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

I actually sent in an e-mail to them saying that no one likes the Aztec over here either...

Good one. DId you tell him just exactly what type of operation you're running? images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

You shoulda circulated it, and we coulda sent it with like 50 names or something.

Uh, no. The idea behind flying under the radar is that you actually stay under it...

SiR_dude · June 16th, 2004, 04:07 AM

^ Or, in case you're stupid and fly above 400' AGL, you outrun or avoid any incoming missiles, which is a lot of work images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

Deftone37 · June 16th, 2004, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Likwid

I was happy to see Jeremy point out my biggest problem with the Mustang though. I can understand the current Mustang because its based on the 25 year old Fox platform. The new Mustang however still retaining the solid rear axle is just B.S. Its a cost savings Ford says but I know more then a few people that would pay extra for an independent rear suspension.... I believe, as I do with drum brakes, that old tech "money saving" parts dont belong on your companies performance car.

Well put, and I completely agree. I was hoping they would put in an independant rear suspesnion, but from what I've read, they did it because most of their owners are more of a drag racer type. I currently own a Mustang but I wouldn't want another one (especially with a solid axle).

off-topic: Just curious, do you own an Evo VIII or are you just a fan of one (referring to your avatar of course). I'm planning on getting one for my next car.

p0w3r · June 16th, 2004, 05:32 AM

Good episode...but i wish the stig took the CTS out on the track images/smilies/sad.gif

dukenukem · June 16th, 2004, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by p0w3r

Good episode...but i wish the stig took the CTS out on the track images/smilies/sad.gif

better the CTS-V

June 15th, 2004, 05:49 AM	#21
ESPNSTI Your Guide to TG/FG Joined: Dec 9th, 2003 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Decorah, IA Age: 36 Posts: 4,297 Car: 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STI (USDM) LFS Status: Rep Power: 35	Usually 10 episodes per series, 2 series per year, and there are (only ) 4 episodes left of the 1st series of this year.

June 15th, 2004, 05:01 PM	#25
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 24 Posts: 20,988 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 234	There will be, just no newly aired ones. __________________ 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

June 15th, 2004, 05:08 PM	#26
Likwid Joined: Jun 2nd, 2004 Last Online: April 18th, 2008 Posts: 151 Rep Power: 0	I think it was a very low blow to bring up the Aztek...lol. 9 out of 10 Americans dont even want it Sort of wish Richard had driven the CTS-V but I have to agree that the interior is a bit cheap for a car of this price range/luxury level. That seems to be a problem area for many higher end GM cars if you look at owner surveys. Then again they did pay considerably less then they would have for a European or Japanese car targeting the same market. I wonder why GM decided the CTS wouldn’t be sold in the UK?

June 15th, 2004, 11:22 PM	#32
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 24 Posts: 20,988 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 234	I actually sent in an e-mail to them saying that no one likes the Aztec over here either... __________________ 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

June 15th, 2004, 11:25 PM	#33
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June 15th, 2004, 06:07 AM	#22
phandl Joined: Mar 4th, 2004 Last Online: December 27th, 2004 Posts: 36 Rep Power: 0	meh ok episode. the guest i thought was hilarious and the review of the clio was interesting (how it goes around corners on three tires is awesome). otherwise.. so-so. can't wait for the next series. thanks for another great video, viper and VUK!

June 15th, 2004, 04:54 PM	#24
Simon Joined: Jun 2nd, 2004 Last Online: December 24th, 2005 Location: England Posts: 108 Rep Power: 0	Excellent, thanks Viper. Downloading now. Pity there won't be any Top Gears for a while though

June 15th, 2004, 09:28 PM	#28
Renesis Lazier than Viper Joined: Nov 27th, 2003 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Quebec, Canada Age: 21 Posts: 9,677 Car: 2007 Pontiac G5 GT LFS Status: Rep Power: 0	Yeah.. it wouldn't be worth it to invest to make it RHD for a pretty small market

June 15th, 2004, 10:56 PM	#29
SiR_dude Joined: Mar 5th, 2004 Last Online: November 11th, 2008 Location: Somewhere in rural Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,640 Car: 2000 Civic SiR Rep Power: 24	I think we need a new poll.....what North American in his right mind would buy an Aztec anyway??

June 15th, 2004, 11:04 PM	#30
Renesis Lazier than Viper Joined: Nov 27th, 2003 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Quebec, Canada Age: 21 Posts: 9,677 Car: 2007 Pontiac G5 GT LFS Status: Rep Power: 0	Not me... but seriously Jeremy was dumb.. the Solstice is awesome

June 15th, 2004, 11:08 PM	#31
SiR_dude Joined: Mar 5th, 2004 Last Online: November 11th, 2008 Location: Somewhere in rural Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,640 Car: 2000 Civic SiR Rep Power: 24	Yeah, I gotta agree. I liked the looks of that Solstice too. I can't figure Jeremy out sometimes. But he's dead-on with the SSR. I think that's the ugliest Chevy product out there right now.

June 16th, 2004, 12:31 AM	#35
Likwid Joined: Jun 2nd, 2004 Last Online: April 18th, 2008 Posts: 151 Rep Power: 0	I was happy to see Jeremy point out my biggest problem with the Mustang though. I can understand the current Mustang because its based on the 25 year old Fox platform. The new Mustang however still retaining the solid rear axle is just B.S. Its a cost savings Ford says but I know more then a few people that would pay extra for an independent rear suspension.... I believe, as I do with drum brakes, that old tech "money saving" parts dont belong on your companies performance car. That was the main reason I got rid of my Z28. Even after upgrading suspension parts it still was a bit tail happy in corners with uneven pavement. That was the big factor for some of my friends that purchased a WRX, RSX Type-S or another performance car over the Mustang GT.

June 16th, 2004, 04:07 AM	#37
SiR_dude Joined: Mar 5th, 2004 Last Online: November 11th, 2008 Location: Somewhere in rural Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,640 Car: 2000 Civic SiR Rep Power: 24	^ Or, in case you're stupid and fly above 400' AGL, you outrun or avoid any incoming missiles, which is a lot of work

June 16th, 2004, 05:32 AM	#39
p0w3r Joined: May 21st, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: New York City! Age: 19 Posts: 1,142 Car: 2008 Audi A4 2.0T Rep Power: 20	Good episode...but i wish the stig took the CTS out on the track

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