[10x04] November 4th, 2007 - Page 9

Red_Bull · November 6th, 2007, 06:37 AM

Quite enjoyed that episode. Great stuff as usual.

02122 · November 6th, 2007, 06:45 AM

I loved it. It was a very beautiful episode. I didn't expect the Opel to do so well in the beginning. I had a 2000 VW New Beetle and it never would have made it across like that old one. It broke down every two feet. Also, I like it when they have cars other than super cars. I think the super car road tests get kind of tiresome.

Vette Boss · November 6th, 2007, 06:53 AM

I loved it, beautifully composed and produced as always. Seemed far less controversial than the American special.

.cmd · November 6th, 2007, 07:40 AM

Absolutly loved it, way better than the American special IMO. Although it kind of felt like they were too scared of making any jokes that could be perceived as racist, for fear of getting in trouble back in Britain.
Also, I love the idea of them going from Sydney to Perth. But it might be a bit long for one episode, maybe Adelaide to Darwin? Or Perth to Darwin/Adelaide?

AnGuRuSO · November 6th, 2007, 07:48 AM

What a shit boring episode.

HKPolice · November 6th, 2007, 09:14 AM

Did anyone notice that the Kadett's rear wheels got replaced with oversized alloys? It started out with stock hubs and stock tires.

I wonder why....

Dann · November 6th, 2007, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by AnGuRuSO

What a shit boring episode.

agree

I mean, I just watched it again and its just like cocking about, but without the cocking about... I mean, yeah the filming stuff is great, africa is beautiful, but the rest was indeed pretty boring.

And what really drives me insane, is that they still talk about "more points" and "points off" but they havent used a propper scoreboard since the van-episode... either use the points or don't talk about them... images/smilies/dry.gif

also, they recycled the Paint-stuff-on-the-other-car thing, but it didn't make any sense at all...

oh well...

swordznsorcery · November 6th, 2007, 09:30 AM

It made sense. James was mucking about. Amusing himself, in much the same way that Hammond and Jezza were amusing themselves by doing things to his car.

Chambers · November 6th, 2007, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnGuRuSO

What a shit boring episode.

oh boy. i thought i was the only one who thought that. That was the worst special in my opinion.

speedometer · November 6th, 2007, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKPolice

Did anyone notice that the Kadett's rear wheels got replaced with oversized alloys? It started out with stock hubs and stock tires.

I wonder why....

i noticed it too, i think they changed rear tires to oversize when they crossed salt pans,
makes sense because stock tires are quite narrow (james and jeremy got stuck many times with stock tires)

Kukelikki · November 6th, 2007, 12:22 PM

yes, buggers me why they didnt air that in HD. ok, the cameras are worth quite a bit, insuring them for Africa would be pricy. but imagine that scenery in HD

swordznsorcery · November 6th, 2007, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKPolice

Did anyone notice that the Kadett's rear wheels got replaced with oversized alloys? It started out with stock hubs and stock tires.

I wonder why....

Didn't Hammond say at one point that Oliver cost around £1250, leaving plenty of change to spend? Maybe it was intended to be one of those "do it up using the money you've got left over from the buy" deals? All the other cheap car challenges have had something of that element, though slightly differently in the American one of course. Might have been cut for time.

farazharoon · November 6th, 2007, 01:40 PM

Loved the bit where they started to do a "Attenborough" commentary.

Also, what is the name of the car that Hammond was driving?

speedometer · November 6th, 2007, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by farazharoon

Also, what is the name of the car that Hammond was driving?

Opel Kadett A aka. Oliver

farazharoon · November 6th, 2007, 01:58 PM

oh thanks, looked it up and now im in love with opel kadetts. especially the "C" series. look at this one.
they had great styling back in the 1970s. very smooth and simple. no busy angles and cuts.
what a beauty.

ycchan · November 6th, 2007, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dann

agree

I mean, I just watched it again and its just like cocking about, but without the cocking about... I mean, yeah the filming stuff is great, africa is beautiful, but the rest was indeed pretty boring.

And what really drives me insane, is that they still talk about "more points" and "points off" but they havent used a propper scoreboard since the van-episode... either use the points or don't talk about them... images/smilies/dry.gif

also, they recycled the Paint-stuff-on-the-other-car thing, but it didn't make any sense at all...

oh well...

Forget about the points. Its stupid anyway.

Overall I think 6/10. The scenery was amazing but that was it.
Old mercs images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

Dann · November 6th, 2007, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ycchan

Forget about the points. Its stupid anyway.

Overall I think 6/10. The scenery was amazing but that was it.
Old mercs images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

yeah, the points are useless, thats why I wish they would shut up about it, and don't make ik look like a competition images/smilies/dry.gif

Anden1986 · November 6th, 2007, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by farazharoon

oh thanks, looked it up and now im in love with opel kadetts. especially the "C" series. look at this one.
they had great styling back in the 1970s. very smooth and simple. no busy angles and cuts.
what a beauty.

They are also VERY reliable cars... My dad had a C, my mum a D and now I have an E images/smilies/smile.gif

Not especially pretty or "special" but they start EVERY time and always get you to your destination. Plus they are cheap and easy to service and get good mpg...

LoneWolf · November 6th, 2007, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by awdrifter

They probably just found a driver or amateur racing driver locally to drive as the Stig.

Yup, as they did with the American Stig.

skr · November 6th, 2007, 05:38 PM

It hurt me when I saw what they were doing with the other cars and I was expecting James would do the same to the very rare RHD Opel. That car is just amazing. Opel the reliable (old slogan used in commercials)...so true.

A really nice episode, really fun to watch and quite educational. Have to go there someday, too.

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November 6th, 2007, 06:45 AM	#162
02122 Joined: Feb 12th, 2007 Last Online: December 31st, 2008 Location: Boston, MA, USA Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	I loved it. It was a very beautiful episode. I didn't expect the Opel to do so well in the beginning. I had a 2000 VW New Beetle and it never would have made it across like that old one. It broke down every two feet. Also, I like it when they have cars other than super cars. I think the super car road tests get kind of tiresome.

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.cmd Joined: Sep 11th, 2007 Last Online: 01:31 AM Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 136 Rep Power: 6	Absolutly loved it, way better than the American special IMO. Although it kind of felt like they were too scared of making any jokes that could be perceived as racist, for fear of getting in trouble back in Britain. Also, I love the idea of them going from Sydney to Perth. But it might be a bit long for one episode, maybe Adelaide to Darwin? Or Perth to Darwin/Adelaide?

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HKPolice Joined: Apr 25th, 2005 Last Online: December 4th, 2008 Posts: 12 Rep Power: 0	Did anyone notice that the Kadett's rear wheels got replaced with oversized alloys? It started out with stock hubs and stock tires. I wonder why....

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swordznsorcery Joined: Oct 23rd, 2007 Last Online: December 14th, 2008 Posts: 114 Rep Power: 5	It made sense. James was mucking about. Amusing himself, in much the same way that Hammond and Jezza were amusing themselves by doing things to his car.

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Kukelikki Joined: Jan 25th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Posts: 71 Rep Power: 8	yes, buggers me why they didnt air that in HD. ok, the cameras are worth quite a bit, insuring them for Africa would be pricy. but imagine that scenery in HD

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farazharoon Banned Joined: Apr 3rd, 2005 Last Online: June 23rd, 2008 Location: Texas (Pakistani National) Posts: 12 Rep Power: 0	Loved the bit where they started to do a "Attenborough" commentary. Also, what is the name of the car that Hammond was driving?

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skr Joined: May 25th, 2006 Last Online: January 2nd, 2009 Location: Berlin, Germany Posts: 371 Car: 1992 BMW 525iA, 1999 Ford Focus Estate Ghia 1.8 Rep Power: 11	It hurt me when I saw what they were doing with the other cars and I was expecting James would do the same to the very rare RHD Opel. That car is just amazing. Opel the reliable (old slogan used in commercials)...so true. A really nice episode, really fun to watch and quite educational. Have to go there someday, too.

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