[09x02] February 4th, 2007 - Page 2

Donington · February 4th, 2007, 09:13 PM

It was very good actually. James was hilarious, and the Veyron, wow. Golfing was very funny.
The RX-8 is a rubbish golf club carrier by the way. A family friend sold one simply because they wouldn't fit!
Did anyone else think that in that golfing hat Jezza looks a bit like Brian Johnson of AC/DC fame?
Hammond seemed way better, and they had the news!!
Not a huge fan of Hugh, but he was alright. My guess is they only showed the clip because they couldnt show the train crash. They've done it before with die another day.
Good to see top gear back to it's old self already.

aloha62_2 · February 4th, 2007, 09:14 PM

i don't think i watched the same episode as the rest of you, i think bbc west midlands buggered up and showed a experiment in sleep triggers while the rest of you apparently watched something as good as top gear.

Henk · February 4th, 2007, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by upyourego

Not as good as last week - as already mentioned the Veyron was brilliant but the Coupe Test just didn't do it for me - I laughed out loud at the golfing and gallery but the rest didn't live up to previous 3 way reviews.

Oh and the selling out by making an advert for Hugh Grants new film in the middle of Top Gear wasn't worth it for having Hugh on the show.

Allthough I didn't think the episode was great and stuff, I don't think plugging Hugh Grant's film was annoying. It just felt something was missing. Something fun like powersliding across the Top Gear test track.

Amanaman · February 4th, 2007, 09:17 PM

Does anyone remember the coupe test they did in series 6? This reminded me of that episode since the test was a little overlong and completely dominated the episode - the only other segment was the Veyron speed test. I am sorely disappointed that the train accident stunt was cut at the last minute, but I am hoping it will be shown soon, although it probably won't be next week if the "all American" synopsis is anything to go by.

Despite this, it was at least refreshing to see a proper road test this series, after the tide of complaints the series has seemingly obtained for its lack of serious car tests. The segment however seemed to dominate the episode a little too much, but it was at least entertaining. At least the news is back images/smilies/biggrin.gif

But no series preview was launched and Top Gear Dog is nowhere to be seen, with no mention of her departure.

Henk · February 4th, 2007, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amanaman

Does anyone remember the coupe test they did in series 6? This reminded me of that episode since the test was a little overlong and completely dominated the episode - the only other segment was the Veyron speed test. I am sorely disappointed that the train accident stunt was cut at the last minute, but I am hoping it will be shown soon, although it probably won't be next week if the "all American" synopsis is anything to go by.

Despite this, it was at least refreshing to see a proper road test this series, after the tide of complaints the series has seemingly obtained for its lack of serious car tests. The segment however seemed to dominate the episode a little too much, but it was at least entertaining. At least the news is back images/smilies/biggrin.gif

But no series preview was launched and Top Gear Dog is nowhere to be seen, with no mention of her departure.

I think you're right about the coupe-bit dominating the episode. That I think was the reason for making me think: "Oh that's it?".

Tx1491 · February 4th, 2007, 09:19 PM

dammit, I knew something was missing but didn't realise what till I checked here. I was looking forward to jeremy's public information film

BTW, anyone notice how jeremy now pronounces "off" like the queen? Or am I imagining things, or worse still, only noticing this now

AstonMartin · February 4th, 2007, 09:20 PM

to have hugh grant they HAD to plug his latest movie. Amen, let's move on that images/smilies/smile.gif

what I ask you all... who stole 6 minutes of the show? it was 54 mins long instead of the usual 60... it was a shorter episode that I did enjoy nevertheless.

Captain Slow ain't slow any longer!

TopGearManiac · February 4th, 2007, 09:20 PM

Cant wait to see this episode ... waiting for the *** images/smilies/wink.gif

Why do I love this show so much !? great to hear it was a good episode. One step closer to the trip to Florida images/smilies/biggrin.gif

upyourego · February 4th, 2007, 09:21 PM

It didn't feel as rounded as previous episodes - the train would have finished it off nicely.

Amanaman · February 4th, 2007, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AstonMartin

to have hugh grant they HAD to plug his latest movie. Amen, let's move on that images/smilies/smile.gif

what I ask you all... who stole 6 minutes of the show? it was 54 mins long instead of the usual 60... it was a shorter episode that I did enjoy nevertheless.

Captain Slow ain't slow any longer!

It's because the public information film had to be scrapped, so there was a whole section missing.

eddy1992 · February 4th, 2007, 09:23 PM

Some of you are really picky.
It was a brilliant episode. It was funny, had a wonderful mixture of cars and cocking about and some really great lines.
And the Veyron ... images/smilies/w00t.gif

The 3-car group test felt like classic Top Gear.

Even better than last week and I can't wait till next week!

Mad Dog · February 4th, 2007, 09:24 PM

It was better than last week but only just. Must say, I hope it gets better. And, would like to see the Bugatti on the track.

upyourego · February 4th, 2007, 09:26 PM

Don't get me wrong I loved it but it wasn't as good as it has been in the past. Plugging Hugh Grant's movie to that extent really bugged me.

But it was great to have the news back and under other circumstances (with a purely cocking about segment - trains) the Coupe Test would have been good as well.

Just felt the episode lacked a little something and we know what it was. Just goes to show how much effort goes into planning an episode.

Donington · February 4th, 2007, 09:27 PM

I'm sure the Sultan of Dubai could do with the spare thirty quid. Let's ask!

I really thought the PC bridgade were going to ruin this episode. But I still enjoyed it..

PuntoGT! · February 4th, 2007, 09:28 PM

Starting to get back into the swing of things, noticed they didnt show the public info vid. Very funny on the Golf Course and Art Museum. Great episode.

upyourego · February 4th, 2007, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donington

I'm sure the Sultan of Dubai could do with the spare thirty quid. Let's ask!

I really thought the PC bridgade were going to ruin this episode. But I still enjoyed it..

I loved that line images/smilies/smile.gif

Adunaphel · February 4th, 2007, 09:29 PM

Nice ep, i especially like what may shouted as he breached 370km/h (look in my siggy images/smilies/biggrin.gif

)

AstonMartin · February 4th, 2007, 09:29 PM

guys be thankful we have a new series of TG after all the political correct crap for months around our preferred show...

we could be all stuck with Fifth Gear!!! images/smilies/sad.gif

upyourego · February 4th, 2007, 09:30 PM

Thinking about this episode again (while it's on for a second time in the background) It's not nearly as bad as I first though - there are some real gem moments but more than anything else - IT'S TOP GEAR BACK TO NORMAL! And it doesn't get better than that images/smilies/smile.gif

Cobol74 · February 4th, 2007, 09:32 PM

Donington I'm sure it should be the Sultan of Brunei? He has the odd car or two.

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum...ead.php?t=1257

February 4th, 2007, 09:13 PM	#21
Donington Joined: Jan 26th, 2007 Last Online: 11:43 PM Location: Straight outta London, Englandshire Posts: 2,811 Car: Peugeot 106 Rep Power: 45	It was very good actually. James was hilarious, and the Veyron, wow. Golfing was very funny. The RX-8 is a rubbish golf club carrier by the way. A family friend sold one simply because they wouldn't fit! Did anyone else think that in that golfing hat Jezza looks a bit like Brian Johnson of AC/DC fame? Hammond seemed way better, and they had the news!! Not a huge fan of Hugh, but he was alright. My guess is they only showed the clip because they couldnt show the train crash. They've done it before with die another day. Good to see top gear back to it's old self already. __________________

February 4th, 2007, 09:17 PM	#24
Amanaman Joined: Mar 31st, 2005 Last Online: 08:14 PM Location: Bristol, UK Age: 19 Posts: 506 Rep Power: 15	Does anyone remember the coupe test they did in series 6? This reminded me of that episode since the test was a little overlong and completely dominated the episode - the only other segment was the Veyron speed test. I am sorely disappointed that the train accident stunt was cut at the last minute, but I am hoping it will be shown soon, although it probably won't be next week if the "all American" synopsis is anything to go by. Despite this, it was at least refreshing to see a proper road test this series, after the tide of complaints the series has seemingly obtained for its lack of serious car tests. The segment however seemed to dominate the episode a little too much, but it was at least entertaining. At least the news is back But no series preview was launched and Top Gear Dog is nowhere to be seen, with no mention of her departure. __________________ IGCD - The Internet Games Car Database The Sims Is About To Get Ugly - the first ever Sims 2 car chase Top Gear on IMCDB

February 4th, 2007, 09:20 PM	#27
AstonMartin Joined: Nov 15th, 2004 Last Online: July 25th, 2007 Location: London Posts: 208 Rep Power: 0	to have hugh grant they HAD to plug his latest movie. Amen, let's move on that what I ask you all... who stole 6 minutes of the show? it was 54 mins long instead of the usual 60... it was a shorter episode that I did enjoy nevertheless. Captain Slow ain't slow any longer!

February 4th, 2007, 09:20 PM	#28
TopGearManiac Joined: Jan 27th, 2007 Last Online: 03:43 AM Location: Krakow, Poland Posts: 76 Car: Audi A6 2.7 BiTurbo Quattro Rep Power: 8	Cant wait to see this episode ... waiting for the *** Why do I love this show so much !? great to hear it was a good episode. One step closer to the trip to Florida

February 4th, 2007, 09:21 PM	#29
upyourego VIP Joined: Nov 12th, 2006 Last Online: 08:52 PM Location: Jersey, Channel Islands, UK Age: 27 Posts: 1,043 Car: Never learnt to drive Rep Power: 33	It didn't feel as rounded as previous episodes - the train would have finished it off nicely. __________________ --------- Ryan Morrison howtobeageek.net

February 4th, 2007, 09:14 PM	#22
aloha62_2 Joined: Jan 28th, 2007 Last Online: January 1st, 2008 Posts: 29 Rep Power: 0	i don't think i watched the same episode as the rest of you, i think bbc west midlands buggered up and showed a experiment in sleep triggers while the rest of you apparently watched something as good as top gear.

February 4th, 2007, 09:19 PM	#26
Tx1491 Joined: Feb 4th, 2007 Last Online: October 1st, 2008 Posts: 11 Rep Power: 0	dammit, I knew something was missing but didn't realise what till I checked here. I was looking forward to jeremy's public information film BTW, anyone notice how jeremy now pronounces "off" like the queen? Or am I imagining things, or worse still, only noticing this now

February 4th, 2007, 09:23 PM	#31
eddy1992 Joined: Oct 2nd, 2006 Last Online: 11:01 PM Posts: 56 Rep Power: 0	Some of you are really picky. It was a brilliant episode. It was funny, had a wonderful mixture of cars and cocking about and some really great lines. And the Veyron ... The 3-car group test felt like classic Top Gear. Even better than last week and I can't wait till next week!

February 4th, 2007, 09:24 PM	#32
Mad Dog Joined: Feb 3rd, 2007 Last Online: July 7th, 2007 Location: Hartlepool Posts: 11 Rep Power: 0	It was better than last week but only just. Must say, I hope it gets better. And, would like to see the Bugatti on the track.

February 4th, 2007, 09:26 PM	#33
upyourego VIP Joined: Nov 12th, 2006 Last Online: 08:52 PM Location: Jersey, Channel Islands, UK Age: 27 Posts: 1,043 Car: Never learnt to drive Rep Power: 33	Don't get me wrong I loved it but it wasn't as good as it has been in the past. Plugging Hugh Grant's movie to that extent really bugged me. But it was great to have the news back and under other circumstances (with a purely cocking about segment - trains) the Coupe Test would have been good as well. Just felt the episode lacked a little something and we know what it was. Just goes to show how much effort goes into planning an episode. __________________ --------- Ryan Morrison howtobeageek.net

February 4th, 2007, 09:27 PM	#34
Donington Joined: Jan 26th, 2007 Last Online: 11:43 PM Location: Straight outta London, Englandshire Posts: 2,811 Car: Peugeot 106 Rep Power: 45	I'm sure the Sultan of Dubai could do with the spare thirty quid. Let's ask! I really thought the PC bridgade were going to ruin this episode. But I still enjoyed it.. __________________

February 4th, 2007, 09:28 PM	#35
PuntoGT! Joined: Jan 27th, 2007 Last Online: January 29th, 2008 Location: Cheshire, UK Posts: 17 Car: VW Golf Mk2 Rep Power: 0	Starting to get back into the swing of things, noticed they didnt show the public info vid. Very funny on the Golf Course and Art Museum. Great episode.

February 4th, 2007, 09:29 PM	#37
Adunaphel Global Moderator Joined: Jan 18th, 2006 Last Online: 09:05 PM Location: Eindhoven, Dutchikistan Age: 28 Posts: 3,530 Car: 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E (W201) Rep Power: 65	Nice ep, i especially like what may shouted as he breached 370km/h (look in my siggy ) __________________ 01001001 00100000 01000001 01001101 00100000 01010100 01001000 01000101 00100000 01010011 01010100 01001001 01000111

February 4th, 2007, 09:30 PM	#39
upyourego VIP Joined: Nov 12th, 2006 Last Online: 08:52 PM Location: Jersey, Channel Islands, UK Age: 27 Posts: 1,043 Car: Never learnt to drive Rep Power: 33	Thinking about this episode again (while it's on for a second time in the background) It's not nearly as bad as I first though - there are some real gem moments but more than anything else - IT'S TOP GEAR BACK TO NORMAL! And it doesn't get better than that __________________ --------- Ryan Morrison howtobeageek.net

February 4th, 2007, 09:32 PM	#40
Cobol74 Joined: Mar 21st, 2006 Last Online: 09:15 PM Location: Southampton Posts: 5,806 Car: Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 TDI Slush box. Rep Power: 50	Donington I'm sure it should be the Sultan of Brunei? He has the odd car or two. http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum...ead.php?t=1257 __________________ Last edited by Cobol74; February 4th, 2007 at 09:34 PM..

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