Clarkson: Supercar Showdown - discussion thread - Page 2

mads · November 5th, 2007, 6:42 PM

The best Clarkson movie... In the world! images/smilies/driving.gif

avanti · November 5th, 2007, 6:57 PM

I don't understand why you are complaining?? 1hr and 20 minutes of our favorite car guy driving the most amazing cars in the world the way they were supposed to be driven! What could possibly be better?!?!?!?

HotCooler · November 5th, 2007, 7:10 PM

Yeah! But he crashed a 911 images/smilies/biggrin.gif

P.S. What the song is playing in the end of the sequence?

Donington · November 5th, 2007, 7:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HotCooler

Yeah! But he crashed a 911 images/smilies/biggrin.gif

What a good idea!

He's done it before?

skyline · November 5th, 2007, 7:23 PM

I don´t know where to ask so sorry if it´s OT. Does anybody know the name of the song when JC shows Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano? Thanks for any help.

jeeves · November 5th, 2007, 7:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donington

What a good idea!

He's done it before?

Haven't seen the vid yet. But that was the older and maybe crappier version (dont curse me!!!) whereas this is a new newer and again maaaybe better version. images/smilies/blink.gif

teeb · November 5th, 2007, 7:24 PM

I am intrigued by Amazon's special edition, complete with 'Making Of Bonus Disc'.

Actually, it is the bonus disc that intrigues me more than the DVD...

*wanders off to see if he has enough Amazon vouchers to cover postage abroad...*

Rapier · November 5th, 2007, 7:35 PM

I'm starting to get annoyed by his fact stating, he seams to get one wrong every minute. Especially the rover bit. If it is a 216 then it doesn't have 103bhp, that's the 1.4. And the MG ZR's turbo he supposedly fitted doesn't exist, as the ZR uses the identical engine lineup the 200 uses.
So that leaves a diesel turbo, but that isn't anywhere near as big as what is visible under the hood.
Which also shows the engine is an 8 valve unit, which clears up the engine-identity crisis, as is can only be the 75bhp 1.4 base unit. Not a 216/111bhp and not 103bhp either.

It probably would have been fun to see what actually happens when you spend 5000 pounds or so on a mediocre car like this rover, and then compare it to something like a BMW 330 or something.

Captain Shakespear · November 5th, 2007, 8:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teeb

I am intrigued by Amazon's special edition, complete with 'Making Of Bonus Disc'.

Actually, it is the bonus disc that intrigues me more than the DVD...

*wanders off to see if he has enough Amazon vouchers to cover postage abroad...*

That will be ready for downloading tomorrow with a bit of luck, if anyones interested in it, or hasnt got it by then.

IceBone · November 5th, 2007, 8:32 PM

I'd be willing to make another release. images/smilies/smile.gif

Captain Shakespear · November 5th, 2007, 8:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IceBone

I'd be willing to make another release. images/smilies/smile.gif

Well if you really dont think my one is any good (now that you know that the source wasnt so hot) then sure, I will be happy to work with you again.

Think I shall give xvid and x264 (lower bitrate/smaller file size, but more powerful pc needed to view) a shot and see what its like...

IceBone · November 5th, 2007, 9:11 PM

you don't really need x264 for live action dvd's, it only becomes the choice with HD and animation.

How do you do yours anyway? 2 pass?

Captain Shakespear · November 5th, 2007, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IceBone

you don't really need x264 for live action dvd's, it only becomes the choice with HD and animation.

How do you do yours anyway? 2 pass?

Yeh I used it for the TG HD special with 2 pass, and I am sure its still better than sending a 4 gig iso around. I dont have it yet anyway, and I wouldnt be surprised to see it show up on mininova before I do, (the retail has been out all day I think).

IceBone · November 5th, 2007, 10:26 PM

xvid 2 pass is all you need, really.

Karoug · November 5th, 2007, 10:34 PM

I'd never thought I'd be saying this: But I felt that the lineup of cars was boring.. Where were the CCX-R, the Zonda or the 911 GT2? We have seen most of those cars a number of times on Top gear already.. Especially the Veyron...

chay007 · November 5th, 2007, 11:02 PM

I thought the DVD was great, i agrre with you on the music. I actually watched it on the more car less music option which was just brilliant as you get so much more noise. I was disapointed about the lack of the CCX and the fact he reused line but thats my only real complaint. Jeremy did what he does best and thats to convey the scence of enjoyment that he gets from driving. Im also surprised nobodies picked up on the Sabine vs stig race which i thought was great, especiaal Sabine's reactions and also Jeremys intro for her. I wont spoil wot the result was but i really think that TG should try and get her to do a few more thinks with them as she has a great personality. Overall id give it 8/10

janstett · November 5th, 2007, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mads

The best Clarkson movie... In the world! images/smilies/driving.gif

Ever?

Prost264 · November 5th, 2007, 11:13 PM

After seeing it, it was quite good, this.

The fact that he had time to actually talk about each car rather than rush through it so they have time to show nonsense was great.

Banii · November 5th, 2007, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karoug

I'd never thought I'd be saying this: But I felt that the lineup of cars was boring.. Where were the CCX-R, the Zonda or the 911 GT2? We have seen most of those cars a number of times on Top gear already.. Especially the Veyron...

Loved the Film, but i see your point, and I agree.

dino_martini · November 5th, 2007, 11:50 PM

If I had paid money to see that I would have felt ripped off. I dont think it was as good as Heaven and Hell or The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.

November 5th, 2007, 6:57 PM	#22
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November 5th, 2007, 7:10 PM	#23
HotCooler Joined: Dec 16th, 2006 Last Online: November 3rd, 2009 Location: Moscow, Russia Age: 20 Posts: 167 Car: Lada 2105 LFS Status: Rep Power: 13	Yeah! But he crashed a 911 P.S. What the song is playing in the end of the sequence? __________________ Russian OpenPandora blog

November 5th, 2007, 7:24 PM	#27
teeb Joined: Sep 23rd, 2005 Last Online: 7:16 PM Location: Bordeaux, France. Age: 22 Posts: 2,939 Rep Power: 91	I am intrigued by Amazon's special edition, complete with 'Making Of Bonus Disc'. Actually, it is the bonus disc that intrigues me more than the DVD... wanders off to see if he has enough Amazon vouchers to cover postage abroad... __________________ ...I'm meant to put something here?

November 5th, 2007, 7:35 PM	#28
Rapier Joined: Jan 6th, 2006 Last Online: November 12th, 2009 Posts: 26 Rep Power: 0	I'm starting to get annoyed by his fact stating, he seams to get one wrong every minute. Especially the rover bit. If it is a 216 then it doesn't have 103bhp, that's the 1.4. And the MG ZR's turbo he supposedly fitted doesn't exist, as the ZR uses the identical engine lineup the 200 uses. So that leaves a diesel turbo, but that isn't anywhere near as big as what is visible under the hood. Which also shows the engine is an 8 valve unit, which clears up the engine-identity crisis, as is can only be the 75bhp 1.4 base unit. Not a 216/111bhp and not 103bhp either. It probably would have been fun to see what actually happens when you spend 5000 pounds or so on a mediocre car like this rover, and then compare it to something like a BMW 330 or something. Last edited by Rapier; November 5th, 2007 at 7:48 PM. Reason: spelling

November 5th, 2007, 8:32 PM	#30
IceBone Experienced Crash Test Dummy Joined: Jan 14th, 2007 Last Online: 7:14 PM Location: Slovenistan Age: 25 Posts: 9,301 Rep Power: 186	I'd be willing to make another release. __________________ Bridge to Gantry time: 11:07

November 5th, 2007, 6:42 PM	#21
mads Joined: Mar 25th, 2006 Last Online: November 18th, 2009 Location: Norway Posts: 102 Rep Power: 0	The best Clarkson movie... In the world!

November 5th, 2007, 7:23 PM	#25
skyline Joined: Mar 28th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Posts: 77 Rep Power: 0	I don´t know where to ask so sorry if it´s OT. Does anybody know the name of the song when JC shows Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano? Thanks for any help.

November 5th, 2007, 9:11 PM	#32
IceBone Experienced Crash Test Dummy Joined: Jan 14th, 2007 Last Online: 7:14 PM Location: Slovenistan Age: 25 Posts: 9,301 Rep Power: 186	you don't really need x264 for live action dvd's, it only becomes the choice with HD and animation. How do you do yours anyway? 2 pass? __________________ Bridge to Gantry time: 11:07

November 5th, 2007, 10:26 PM	#34
IceBone Experienced Crash Test Dummy Joined: Jan 14th, 2007 Last Online: 7:14 PM Location: Slovenistan Age: 25 Posts: 9,301 Rep Power: 186	xvid 2 pass is all you need, really. __________________ Bridge to Gantry time: 11:07

November 5th, 2007, 10:34 PM	#35
Karoug Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: 6:59 PM Location: Sweden Age: 31 Posts: 3,919 Car: Volvo 745GLT! 2 bikes Rep Power: 120	I'd never thought I'd be saying this: But I felt that the lineup of cars was boring.. Where were the CCX-R, the Zonda or the 911 GT2? We have seen most of those cars a number of times on Top gear already.. Especially the Veyron... __________________ I support the formation of Koenigsaab.

November 5th, 2007, 11:02 PM	#36
chay007 Joined: Oct 8th, 2007 Last Online: November 18th, 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 44 Rep Power: 11	I thought the DVD was great, i agrre with you on the music. I actually watched it on the more car less music option which was just brilliant as you get so much more noise. I was disapointed about the lack of the CCX and the fact he reused line but thats my only real complaint. Jeremy did what he does best and thats to convey the scence of enjoyment that he gets from driving. Im also surprised nobodies picked up on the Sabine vs stig race which i thought was great, especiaal Sabine's reactions and also Jeremys intro for her. I wont spoil wot the result was but i really think that TG should try and get her to do a few more thinks with them as she has a great personality. Overall id give it 8/10

November 5th, 2007, 11:13 PM	#38
Prost264 Joined: Jun 30th, 2006 Last Online: 6:15 PM Location: Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia Age: 21 Posts: 2,617 Car: Mach 5 Rep Power: 42	After seeing it, it was quite good, this. The fact that he had time to actually talk about each car rather than rush through it so they have time to show nonsense was great. __________________

November 5th, 2007, 11:50 PM	#40
dino_martini Joined: May 15th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Calgary Alberta Canada Posts: 365 Car: 2007 Saab 9-3 Aero Rep Power: 22	If I had paid money to see that I would have felt ripped off. I dont think it was as good as Heaven and Hell or The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. __________________ Never put off for tomorrow what you can do today

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