[08x02] May 14th, 2006 - Page 3

wescx · May 15th, 2006, 07:40 AM

Wow, that Z06 time totally shocked me.

XK review was beautiful, but I don't think the car is at all. I see the Aston Martin cues, but I also see things that remind me of a Ford Taurus or Hyundai Tiburon.

kekekeke · May 15th, 2006, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by gloomy_DAY

Go ahead and buy an expensive F360 and you'll get smoked all day by a ZO6! That is until the "Blue Devil" comes out and begins to eat up Carrera GT's.

Great first post! Of course, Carrera GT is now discontinued and by the time the Blue Devil comes out everyone will most likely have new cars out as well.

SickGuy · May 15th, 2006, 08:03 AM

The new series is getting better. Shame aboout the world cup though

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JC in Z06: 'list iraqi restraunts' images/smilies/lol.gif

thedguy · May 15th, 2006, 08:07 AM

Wow... I'm suprised JC liked the z06 even that much. Not even a "leaf springs" comment... thank god.

The time it ran was damn impressive, I wasn't expecting that fast of a time.

I loved the "race" between the burning fuel and the car. I had heard GM claimed you could do 0-hundred-something in forth but damn... to go in 5th gear! That car has a taller 5th ratio than most cars "final gear"

The Land rover was pretty cool, the race was "meh" but that truck was awsome, if a bit sofly sprung/dampened in the rear (notice the ass end bottoming out over the jumps but not the front).

Does TVR make their own 4.0 v8's or are the companies claiming "tvr v8's" using the old Rover/Buick engines that are modified?

Quote:

Originally Posted by gloomy_DAY

Go ahead and buy an expensive F360 and you'll get smoked all day by a ZO6! That is until the "Blue Devil" comes out and begins to eat up Carrera GT's.

Granted when you buy a car like a 360 you don't worry about daily driving it but... The Ferrari's sound like they are the better all around car when it comes to ride quality.

I say anyone who buys a z06 and bitches about it's road manners should be shot, as it's not for posers, buy a base model if one wants to wear gold chains, and blast 80's Hair Metal.

watto · May 15th, 2006, 08:07 AM

Was not expecting such a good review of the Z06, nor such a good time! I think it's a fantastic looking car and goes like it's pants are on fire images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

The XK. I think I'd want one over the AMV8. It's gorgeous.

The radio segment images/smilies/lol.gif

I can't believe people were getting so shitty... but then again, maybe it was all old people wanting to hear about the girl guides doing a brownie sale, not when the bong in the car wash should go off images/smilies/tongue.gif

whoster · May 15th, 2006, 08:15 AM

i love james' quirkiness in adamantly going on about something completely off and random.

last week was them monkeys

this week with the bongs.

i thought the Jag Xk bit got a bit weak when they introduced the germans. not a real, proper comparo in my opinion. i do realize it was just a quick comparison for the sake of making the Jag look pretty or whatnot--but still.

alexisthemovie · May 15th, 2006, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by gloomy_DAY

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mischief007

What I got from this episode:

American made cars (or anything to do with America) suck. Yes they liked the performance of the Z06 but still tore it apart even though it is 100,000 quid cheaper than the 575.

Go ahead and buy an expensive F360 and you'll get smoked all day by a ZO6! That is until the "Blue Devil" comes out and begins to eat up Carrera GT's.

someone with f360 money would go for the f430 and you're right in stating that a z06 would kill an f360, but when you buy a ferrari, you are not getting only the car, but a piece of ferrari heritage, a piece of engineering excellence, and just a better car overall. how much better does it sound to say you've got a ferrari than a chevrolet?

edit: and i think i'm right in saying that the z06 in itself is already faster than the carerra gt. if the blue devil does get 600hp then i think we're talking enzo pace.

kekekeke · May 15th, 2006, 08:34 AM

Erm. Z06 isn't faster than the Carrera GT. Corvette's own test driver lapped the ring in 7.42.9. Carrera GT lapped it in 7.28. The corvette is more than 2 seconds behind in the Top gear's test track as well.

Anthony · May 15th, 2006, 08:52 AM

[/quote]someone with f360 money would go for the f430 and you're right in stating that a z06 would kill an f360, but when you buy a ferrari, you are not getting only the car, but a piece of ferrari heritage, a piece of engineering excellence, and just a better car overall. how much better does it sound to say you've got a ferrari than a chevrolet?

edit: and i think i'm right in saying that the z06 in itself is already faster than the carerra gt. if the blue devil does get 600hp then i think we're talking enzo pace.[/quote]

Although I do agree with you, you can't argue with results. Yes the Vette may be American and yes it may not have the finesse of a Fez but for it to be faster than an 430 is downright mad. If you buy a car based on performance (and I must admit I do), and your not ultra-rich, why would the Ferrari even be considered?

That said I'd have one over the Vette any day of the week...grey, coupe, manual with carbon ceramic discs... images/smilies/biggrin.gif

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Shawn · May 15th, 2006, 08:55 AM

Not a very good episode... the Corvette bit was good and the radio show was funny but everything in between was mediocre at best.

I was shocked and disappointed to see Gordon Ramsey back... it's a weak effort to bring back the old guests, especially that useless Gordon Ramsey. He just makes money off being a bitch and ripping into people. They should have new people on... like Ricky Gervais or Hugh Laurie.

andyhui01 · May 15th, 2006, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by watto

The XK. I think I'd want one over the AMV8. It's gorgeous.

finally someone that agrees with me images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Ka24de · May 15th, 2006, 09:20 AM

hey any of you notice the Hot-Chicks-ILF in the background of these episodes?

kekekeke · May 15th, 2006, 09:34 AM

I've seen hotter. Just haven't got lucky yet.

watto · May 15th, 2006, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ka24de

hey any of you notice the Hot-Chicks-ILF in the background of these episodes?

Yep. That bird in the red top and then a few more around her.... the producers must be like 'she's hot, get her in frame'... silly old perverts images/smilies/tongue.gif

Evo7 · May 15th, 2006, 10:12 AM

Is it just me or is James looking a bit...well....wider?

He has hardly has anything to do during the first 2 episodes. images/smilies/thumbdown.gif

I want more James May!!!!!! And the dog looks bored (can't understand why
images/smilies/wacko.gif

I wouldn't be)

Anyway, moaning over, there has been some really great stuff in the first episodes. Jeremy's traffic report was the best ever. They should get people across England to 'name and shame' people causing traffic hold ups. images/smilies/lol.gif

PieceOfTat · May 15th, 2006, 10:20 AM

This must be one of the worst episodes I've seen in a while....

The Z06 roadtest (tracktest if you will) was entertaining, but missed some of the flair I saw on previous tests.

Nothing even remotely funny happened, the radioshow takeover had nothing to do with cars whatsoever (dispite being drivetime radio) and wasn't entertaining at all.

The comparison between the Jag, Merc and BMW felt rushed and not thought through properly.

The interview with Ramsey seemed rushed at certain points with stupid questions.

The only fun thing happened was at the end of the show, when Stig sat down in the chair to hear his laptime.

I hope next week's episode is MUCH better.

asianthology012c · May 15th, 2006, 10:26 AM

hmm, i must say, top gear is coming back. maybe cause last week was the first episode with new changes so things just didn't go smoothly enough.

as for the stuff featured in this week's episode, i must say, having seen top gear since i think 6th [was it? i wonder myself] series and grasped most of what top gear is like, and how they hated american cars, which they still do, they actually gave a pretty positive review for the corvette Z06. it probably still takes a big glup of gas every time but being able to go from zero to such high speeds in 5th gear is images/smilies/eek.gif

. although i personally, still get slightly mixed up with the different version of the corvette - Z06, C6 and watever... images/smilies/wacko.gif

the XK, i thought it wasn't that bad but then it lifts off after 135MPH [approx 210kmh]? wat the hell...and if they put the idea of golf into it, that sort of makes it worse. and when the other two cars, 650i and SL350 came down the road, i agree with some of the other viewers too, thought may and hammond were in them and do a three car review despite the XK was the main focus.

race between the tomcat and the jet propellered canoe, that guy's arms must have hurt like hell. and they should have explained where they needed to go...not like just run for your lives till the finish.

the radio show, i think they really should've some of the better parts, not just looking at that VW van that is not moving and how they screwed up the show [big time] although it was pretty funny when may interupted the sports reporter. hammond was actually pretty concerned and that was good as when a show is on live, nth can go wrong so it was actually no wrong for hammond to TRY and get things through to clarkson and may.
[why did they choose a cadilac?]

the lap time was amazing for the Z06, one hell of a crazy time, Stig, haha, owns all the celebrities and the F1 drivers.
"made from aluuminum" - americans need to learn speech still, american sat navs sure help promote fatness in the states "system is showing the fast food icons". geeze...americans will never be able to leave their flaws. images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

Mally Dangerous · May 15th, 2006, 10:44 AM

Anyone notice at 6:50 that they switched the reflections of the Z06 and 575? Nice little subtle editing trick.

Edit: They are also switched at 6:35.

Patrick Bateman · May 15th, 2006, 10:58 AM

If you've the money the 430 is definatly the one to go for. Its already been mentioned that you get more than just a car and the better normal road ability makes it the better car overall. You could strap a rocket to a piece of shit and it would beat the 430 in a drag race but it's still a piece of shit.

aurora · May 15th, 2006, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asianthology012c

hmm, i must say, top gear is coming back. maybe cause last week was the first episode with new changes so things just didn't go smoothly enough.

Yes, I totally agree.

I thought that last weeks episode was pretty crap. It was so obvious that everything was scripted, and the format of the show seemed to be a lot different to what it normally was. I was a bit worried that Top Gear had lost its flair, but this episode proved me wrong. It's still as good as it ever was.

They probably just needed to get their stuff sorted out for the new series.

May 15th, 2006, 08:03 AM	#43
SickGuy Joined: May 15th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Northwest England Age: 17 Posts: 159 Car: Taking Lessons Now :D Rep Power: 13	The new series is getting better. Shame aboout the world cup though JC in Z06: 'list iraqi restraunts'

May 15th, 2006, 08:07 AM	#45
watto Unloved and lacking a title Joined: Jun 13th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 23 Posts: 5,352 Car: 1997 VW Golf MkIII CL, Giant OCR 3 Rep Power: 58	Was not expecting such a good review of the Z06, nor such a good time! I think it's a fantastic looking car and goes like it's pants are on fire The XK. I think I'd want one over the AMV8. It's gorgeous. The radio segment I can't believe people were getting so shitty... but then again, maybe it was all old people wanting to hear about the girl guides doing a brownie sale, not when the bong in the car wash should go off

May 15th, 2006, 08:15 AM	#46
whoster Joined: Jun 7th, 2005 Last Online: October 28th, 2008 Location: toyota city, CA Posts: 785 Car: Lexus GS400 Rep Power: 16	i love james' quirkiness in adamantly going on about something completely off and random. last week was them monkeys this week with the bongs. i thought the Jag Xk bit got a bit weak when they introduced the germans. not a real, proper comparo in my opinion. i do realize it was just a quick comparison for the sake of making the Jag look pretty or whatnot--but still. __________________ Lexus GS400 Nikon D70s Flickr blog.

May 15th, 2006, 08:52 AM	#49
Anthony Joined: Jan 25th, 2006 Last Online: November 28th, 2008 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 66 Rep Power: 12	[/quote]someone with f360 money would go for the f430 and you're right in stating that a z06 would kill an f360, but when you buy a ferrari, you are not getting only the car, but a piece of ferrari heritage, a piece of engineering excellence, and just a better car overall. how much better does it sound to say you've got a ferrari than a chevrolet? edit: and i think i'm right in saying that the z06 in itself is already faster than the carerra gt. if the blue devil does get 600hp then i think we're talking enzo pace.[/quote] Although I do agree with you, you can't argue with results. Yes the Vette may be American and yes it may not have the finesse of a Fez but for it to be faster than an 430 is downright mad. If you buy a car based on performance (and I must admit I do), and your not ultra-rich, why would the Ferrari even be considered? That said I'd have one over the Vette any day of the week...grey, coupe, manual with carbon ceramic discs... . __________________ This is radio one. Now normally thats like having a rusty screwdriver shoved into the side of your head. And I dunno, today it's fine...I mean listen to this chap. He wants to bitch slap his hoe. Why not, good luck to ya fella.(Clarkson)

May 15th, 2006, 10:12 AM	#55
Evo7 Not A Dude Joined: Dec 28th, 2005 Last Online: July 25th, 2007 Location: Norwich, UK Age: 18 Posts: 595 Car: Ford Capri Laser 1.6 and a M reg pegeot 205 lol Rep Power: 0	Is it just me or is James looking a bit...well....wider? He has hardly has anything to do during the first 2 episodes. I want more James May!!!!!! And the dog looks bored (can't understand why I wouldn't be) Anyway, moaning over, there has been some really great stuff in the first episodes. Jeremy's traffic report was the best ever. They should get people across England to 'name and shame' people causing traffic hold ups.

May 15th, 2006, 07:40 AM	#41
wescx Joined: Feb 21st, 2004 Last Online: November 26th, 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 160 Rep Power: 0	Wow, that Z06 time totally shocked me. XK review was beautiful, but I don't think the car is at all. I see the Aston Martin cues, but I also see things that remind me of a Ford Taurus or Hyundai Tiburon.

May 15th, 2006, 08:34 AM	#48
kekekeke Joined: Aug 2nd, 2005 Last Online: November 30th, 2008 Posts: 871 Rep Power: 14	Erm. Z06 isn't faster than the Carrera GT. Corvette's own test driver lapped the ring in 7.42.9. Carrera GT lapped it in 7.28. The corvette is more than 2 seconds behind in the Top gear's test track as well.

May 15th, 2006, 08:55 AM	#50
Shawn FG's Highest Paid Male Whore Joined: May 26th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,322 Car: IS250 RWD Rep Power: 86	Not a very good episode... the Corvette bit was good and the radio show was funny but everything in between was mediocre at best. I was shocked and disappointed to see Gordon Ramsey back... it's a weak effort to bring back the old guests, especially that useless Gordon Ramsey. He just makes money off being a bitch and ripping into people. They should have new people on... like Ricky Gervais or Hugh Laurie.

May 15th, 2006, 09:20 AM	#52
Ka24de Joined: Nov 7th, 2004 Last Online: August 11th, 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 21 Rep Power: 0	hey any of you notice the Hot-Chicks-ILF in the background of these episodes?

May 15th, 2006, 09:34 AM	#53
kekekeke Joined: Aug 2nd, 2005 Last Online: November 30th, 2008 Posts: 871 Rep Power: 14	I've seen hotter. Just haven't got lucky yet.

May 15th, 2006, 10:20 AM	#56
PieceOfTat Joined: Apr 19th, 2005 Last Online: January 2nd, 2008 Location: Holland Posts: 202 Rep Power: 15	This must be one of the worst episodes I've seen in a while.... The Z06 roadtest (tracktest if you will) was entertaining, but missed some of the flair I saw on previous tests. Nothing even remotely funny happened, the radioshow takeover had nothing to do with cars whatsoever (dispite being drivetime radio) and wasn't entertaining at all. The comparison between the Jag, Merc and BMW felt rushed and not thought through properly. The interview with Ramsey seemed rushed at certain points with stupid questions. The only fun thing happened was at the end of the show, when Stig sat down in the chair to hear his laptime. I hope next week's episode is MUCH better. __________________ Fancy online fun? Add me for Testdrive Unlimited. Stig NL. Send a message saying FG. So i'll know. -Current club: Accidents Ahead (Dutch)

May 15th, 2006, 10:26 AM	#57
asianthology012c Joined: Dec 23rd, 2005 Last Online: November 25th, 2008 Location: Hong Kong. Posts: 33 Rep Power: 0	hmm, i must say, top gear is coming back. maybe cause last week was the first episode with new changes so things just didn't go smoothly enough. as for the stuff featured in this week's episode, i must say, having seen top gear since i think 6th [was it? i wonder myself] series and grasped most of what top gear is like, and how they hated american cars, which they still do, they actually gave a pretty positive review for the corvette Z06. it probably still takes a big glup of gas every time but being able to go from zero to such high speeds in 5th gear is . although i personally, still get slightly mixed up with the different version of the corvette - Z06, C6 and watever... the XK, i thought it wasn't that bad but then it lifts off after 135MPH [approx 210kmh]? wat the hell...and if they put the idea of golf into it, that sort of makes it worse. and when the other two cars, 650i and SL350 came down the road, i agree with some of the other viewers too, thought may and hammond were in them and do a three car review despite the XK was the main focus. race between the tomcat and the jet propellered canoe, that guy's arms must have hurt like hell. and they should have explained where they needed to go...not like just run for your lives till the finish. the radio show, i think they really should've some of the better parts, not just looking at that VW van that is not moving and how they screwed up the show [big time] although it was pretty funny when may interupted the sports reporter. hammond was actually pretty concerned and that was good as when a show is on live, nth can go wrong so it was actually no wrong for hammond to TRY and get things through to clarkson and may. [why did they choose a cadilac?] the lap time was amazing for the Z06, one hell of a crazy time, Stig, haha, owns all the celebrities and the F1 drivers. "made from aluuminum" - americans need to learn speech still, american sat navs sure help promote fatness in the states "system is showing the fast food icons". geeze...americans will never be able to leave their flaws. __________________ Future Subaru Legacy GT Owner.

May 15th, 2006, 10:44 AM	#58
Mally Dangerous Joined: Oct 31st, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Atlanta Posts: 496 Rep Power: 20	Anyone notice at 6:50 that they switched the reflections of the Z06 and 575? Nice little subtle editing trick. Edit: They are also switched at 6:35.

May 15th, 2006, 10:58 AM	#59
Patrick Bateman Joined: Oct 20th, 2005 Last Online: May 15th, 2006 Location: American Gardens Building, West 81st, 11th Floor Posts: 59 Rep Power: 0	If you've the money the 430 is definatly the one to go for. Its already been mentioned that you get more than just a car and the better normal road ability makes it the better car overall. You could strap a rocket to a piece of shit and it would beat the 430 in a drag race but it's still a piece of shit. __________________ "We serial killers are your sons, we are your husbands, we are everywhere. And there will be more of your children dead tommorow" Ted Bundy

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