[08x02] May 14th, 2006 - Page 5

gloomy_DAY · May 15th, 2006, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Anthony

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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I completely agree with you except for the color. I'd have it in LeMans blue!

Anyway, the ZO6 cannot beat a Carrera GT and I was just suggesting that if the Blue Devil comes into production that it will be able to contend with cars just like the Carrera GT. I really liked the review and some of the drawbacks Jezza listed at the end weren't really a problem at all.

The bit of them being on the radio and pissing off the sports host was awesome! images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

I was laughing so hard...

M3_Powered · May 15th, 2006, 04:54 PM

Hardly any James May in the Episode = images/smilies/thumbdown.gif

But anyway it was a good show! best part was the radio segment! images/smilies/smile.gif

oliB · May 15th, 2006, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Mally Dangerous

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.

Wow, good catch! Hadn't noticed that. images/smilies/smile.gif

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Originally Posted by Jimi Hendrix

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Originally Posted by sonofstig

Thought the radio section was great especially with them clearing out early at the end.

IMHO that was the most stupid feature ever in TG. What a waste of time!!!

Agreed! They wasted 1/4 of the show doing that crap. This really was only remotely related to cars. images/smilies/thumbdown.gif

It would've been better if they actually reviewed 1 or 2 cars during that time...

Dins · May 15th, 2006, 05:30 PM

not a great ep. maybe that's just me, but they waste a lot of time on things, like the radio segment, that doesn't have a whole lot to do with what made the show great. All their reviews lately are nowhere close to ones made 2 years ago, such as the CGT or Merc. And them whining about how expensive it is is not an excuse, it's pretty, but it just lacks substance.

This episode for example: I didn't care for either the kayak, nor the radio segment. The star kept fiddleing with his face, which was annoying as hell. The Z06 review was, well, i don't know, let's just say it wasn't great. And the Jaguar/BMW/Mercedes comparo was just a Jaguar review/commercial, but it was certainly a pretty segment.
All in all, TG just doesn't stack up to what it used to be.

Silverstar · May 15th, 2006, 08:03 PM

I was suprised with the show going straight to Z06, I would have figured that would be the last thing to show, being the opinions of Corvettes ect...But thought that was a great segment.

Kayak wasn't my fancy much...the radio segment was so so, but didn't see alot of humor in it. Seems like they really cracked under pressure..talk about cars on the radio broadcast!! images/smilies/lol.gif

All in all it was Ok..

balliere · May 15th, 2006, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Dins

not a great ep. maybe that's just me, but they waste a lot of time on things, like the radio segment, that doesn't have a whole lot to do with what made the show great. All their reviews lately are nowhere close to ones made 2 years ago, such as the CGT or Merc. And them whining about how expensive it is is not an excuse, it's pretty, but it just lacks substance.

This episode for example: I didn't care for either the kayak, nor the radio segment. The star kept fiddleing with his face, which was annoying as hell. The Z06 review was, well, i don't know, let's just say it wasn't great. And the Jaguar/BMW/Mercedes comparo was just a Jaguar review/commercial, but it was certainly a pretty segment.
All in all, TG just doesn't stack up to what it used to be.

Agree, but the season has only just begun, and I think the first was very very good! images/smilies/smile.gif

so don't judge too soon images/smilies/biggrin.gif

thedguy · May 15th, 2006, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Nismo Brothers

I still really dont get the causes of the problems of the Jaguar once reaching 130? Anyone want to explain it to me?

The little spoiler/wing on the back of the car where the 3rd brake light is on causes the rear to be pushed down. This causes the front to lift, the wheels act as a fulcrum, as the rear goes down, the front will come up.

Blythy · May 15th, 2006, 08:25 PM

best shot of the series:

"the germans manage to get around this, speaking of which, here they come now...." (or something similar)

then over the hill, come the SL and the 6 series, in perfect formation, the up down movement, is just like TIE fighters or something - I fell in love with this episode at preciesely that point.

Rest - yeah it was great.

Clown · May 15th, 2006, 08:39 PM

What a rubbish episode images/smilies/thumbdown.gif

Corvette review was ok, but lacked the normal cinematography and editing that makes TG so special.
That kayak story was as boring as the Daewoo ownership experience.
Ramsey is a cock.
The Jag review tried hard to be epic, but just...... wasn't.
Radio segment was pointless (although the cricket argument was a laugh)

But the Stigs intervew was great, and that second last corner was an awesome piece of driving.

Lets hope for more next week......

mc · May 15th, 2006, 08:46 PM

radio was hillarious
and i thought the jag is nothing really special

Jon · May 15th, 2006, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Clown

What a rubbish episode images/smilies/thumbdown.gif

Thats a bit harsh. It really wasn't THAT bad. images/smilies/ohmy.gif

No Boss · May 15th, 2006, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Dins

maybe that's just me, but they waste a lot of time on things, like the radio segment, that doesn't have a whole lot to do with what made the show great.

Yeah... the presenters havent made the show at all.

Chupacabras · May 15th, 2006, 08:59 PM

Anyone notice the new ferrari has pentogram wheels?? images/smilies/vampire.gif

onetwo · May 15th, 2006, 09:09 PM

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best shot of the series:

"the germans manage to get around this, speaking of which, here they come now...." (or something similar)

then over the hill, come the SL and the 6 series, in perfect formation, the up down movement, is just like TIE fighters or something - I fell in love with this episode at preciesely that point.

Ditto!

Caterham · May 15th, 2006, 09:10 PM

I loved the show. The scenery for Corvette and all the fire was awsome! And the sound (if you put it on a strong surround sound and deep bass) was unbeliveble! Also I really liked the aireal shots of Jaguar and the bits with high-speed camera shooting the wheels when they turn!! Loved it!!

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Originally Posted by onetwo

Quote:

best shot of the series:

"the germans manage to get around this, speaking of which, here they come now...." (or something similar)

then over the hill, come the SL and the 6 series, in perfect formation, the up down movement, is just like TIE fighters or something - I fell in love with this episode at preciesely that point.

Ditto!

Agree. And the music that went with it....It gave me chills. Was kinda scared a bit. images/smilies/lol.gif

Bye

FATMOUSE · May 15th, 2006, 09:17 PM

Episode as a whole was great. Corvette was fast (as expected) and radio segment was priceless.

Stig interview was crowning moment.

Clown · May 15th, 2006, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Jon

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Originally Posted by Clown

What a rubbish episode images/smilies/thumbdown.gif

Thats a bit harsh. It really wasn't THAT bad. images/smilies/ohmy.gif

It wasn't bad per se, but it didn't have the usual TG awesomeness.

High standards :shrug:

Torque · May 15th, 2006, 09:19 PM

This weeks episode was much better than last weeks IMO.

The Z06 bit was fantastic. Great review, great car. Granted, I would still rather have a lot of the cars it beat out, but I can't (nor will I try) to deny it's awesomeness. Also, a couple really cool film tricks such as the swapped reflections.

The boat v Tomcat bit was ... weird. I don't see how that had much to do with anything since they only briefly mentioned the car.

As for the XK part, great looking part of the episode, but I'm not sure how much I like the XK... I'd rather have a Aston Martin. And that "fantastic" noise it produces, was anything but fantastic to me. It sounded like someone started a meat grinder.

The radio bit -- not related to cars, but I found it funny and interesting.

NecroJoe · May 15th, 2006, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by NeoTheOne

the stig did a lap in the old Suzuki Liana in the first episode they began with the celebs drivin the Liana (first or secound eisode of the first season) but they didn't put the time on the board but they told his time in the show

On 8-20-2002, Harry Enfield was the guest. When they posted his time, there was a "Stig 1:48" magnet up there.

Amazing what 4 years, rather than 5 laps, of practice will do for your time. :-p

I've always loved the XKs, the Corvette has always seemed like shit except for this model...yummy.
http://www.musclecars-and-classics.c...Corvette_2.jpg

I'd rather buy an Atom and save up until I could afford a Ford GT.

The Fire thing could have been shot a bit better...but the Jaguar camera/edit room work was awesome!

Oh and on the "aloomenum" thing:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aluminium#Spelling

~nj?

Kebab gud · May 15th, 2006, 09:32 PM

that was the Old stig.. the Black stig..

May 15th, 2006, 04:54 PM	#82
M3_Powered Joined: Apr 14th, 2006 Last Online: December 10th, 2008 Location: London UK Age: 20 Posts: 416 Car: BMW M3 (One Day) Rep Power: 12	Hardly any James May in the Episode = But anyway it was a good show! best part was the radio segment!

May 15th, 2006, 05:30 PM	#84
Dins Joined: Jul 27th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Duesseldorf, Germany Age: 23 Posts: 774 Car: 325i Rep Power: 23	not a great ep. maybe that's just me, but they waste a lot of time on things, like the radio segment, that doesn't have a whole lot to do with what made the show great. All their reviews lately are nowhere close to ones made 2 years ago, such as the CGT or Merc. And them whining about how expensive it is is not an excuse, it's pretty, but it just lacks substance. This episode for example: I didn't care for either the kayak, nor the radio segment. The star kept fiddleing with his face, which was annoying as hell. The Z06 review was, well, i don't know, let's just say it wasn't great. And the Jaguar/BMW/Mercedes comparo was just a Jaguar review/commercial, but it was certainly a pretty segment. All in all, TG just doesn't stack up to what it used to be. __________________ "[...] Front wheel drive is the work of satan." - James May "Yes." - Mika Hakkinen

May 15th, 2006, 08:03 PM	#85
Silverstar Joined: Jul 29th, 2005 Last Online: January 8th, 2009 Location: Center Point, Iowa Age: 22 Posts: 1,132 Car: '08 Subaru Impreza STI\|'90 Ford Mustang GT LFS Status: Rep Power: 23	I was suprised with the show going straight to Z06, I would have figured that would be the last thing to show, being the opinions of Corvettes ect...But thought that was a great segment. Kayak wasn't my fancy much...the radio segment was so so, but didn't see alot of humor in it. Seems like they really cracked under pressure..talk about cars on the radio broadcast!! All in all it was Ok.. __________________ SS - Bishop of the Hot Hatches, Church of the Horizontally Opposed Flickr\|deviantART

May 15th, 2006, 08:25 PM	#88
Blythy Joined: Sep 27th, 2005 Last Online: January 8th, 2009 Posts: 979 Car: Vauxhall Corsa SXi 1.2 Oh fuck yeah! Rep Power: 15	best shot of the series: "the germans manage to get around this, speaking of which, here they come now...." (or something similar) then over the hill, come the SL and the 6 series, in perfect formation, the up down movement, is just like TIE fighters or something - I fell in love with this episode at preciesely that point. Rest - yeah it was great. __________________

May 15th, 2006, 08:39 PM	#89
Clown Joined: Mar 31st, 2006 Last Online: November 12th, 2008 Posts: 201 Rep Power: 0	What a rubbish episode Corvette review was ok, but lacked the normal cinematography and editing that makes TG so special. That kayak story was as boring as the Daewoo ownership experience. Ramsey is a cock. The Jag review tried hard to be epic, but just...... wasn't. Radio segment was pointless (although the cricket argument was a laugh) But the Stigs intervew was great, and that second last corner was an awesome piece of driving. Lets hope for more next week......

May 15th, 2006, 08:46 PM	#90
mc Joined: May 13th, 2006 Last Online: December 28th, 2008 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	radio was hillarious and i thought the jag is nothing really special

May 15th, 2006, 09:17 PM	#96
FATMOUSE Joined: Jun 30th, 2005 Last Online: 03:00 AM Location: NYC Posts: 3,101 Rep Power: 35	Episode as a whole was great. Corvette was fast (as expected) and radio segment was priceless. Stig interview was crowning moment. __________________ woohoo someone changed my sig

May 15th, 2006, 09:19 PM	#98
Torque Joined: Apr 22nd, 2006 Last Online: January 7th, 2009 Location: Kentucky, USA Age: 21 Posts: 57 Car: '90 BMW 535i/5sp Rep Power: 12	This weeks episode was much better than last weeks IMO. The Z06 bit was fantastic. Great review, great car. Granted, I would still rather have a lot of the cars it beat out, but I can't (nor will I try) to deny it's awesomeness. Also, a couple really cool film tricks such as the swapped reflections. The boat v Tomcat bit was ... weird. I don't see how that had much to do with anything since they only briefly mentioned the car. As for the XK part, great looking part of the episode, but I'm not sure how much I like the XK... I'd rather have a Aston Martin. And that "fantastic" noise it produces, was anything but fantastic to me. It sounded like someone started a meat grinder. The radio bit -- not related to cars, but I found it funny and interesting.

May 15th, 2006, 09:32 PM	#100
Kebab gud Joined: Apr 2nd, 2005 Last Online: June 29th, 2008 Location: somewhere in yupe Posts: 1,511 Rep Power: 0	that was the Old stig.. the Black stig.. __________________ The Kabab Hut: http://the-kebab.blogspot.com/ (working on a better layout)

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