[08x07] July 23rd, 2006

SL65 · July 14th, 2006, 01:24 PM

[08x07] 2006.07.23

Quote:

Originally Posted by RadioTimes.com

Jeremy and The Stig race two Caterham 7s around a circuit in Scotland, but Jeremy needs to build his own car from scratch first. Richard and James road test the Ford S-max, the Mercedes B200 turbo and the Vauxhall Zafira VXR - three family cars that promise a bit of excitement. The star in the reasonably priced car is Steve Coogan.

This will be the second program in a row where Top Gear test three "family cars". So those of you who are like me and have been wanting a bit more ol' school road testing - this looks promising!

Dsemaj · July 14th, 2006, 01:32 PM

Oooo

Is this the kit car building challenge?

mautzel · July 14th, 2006, 02:02 PM

Seems like it is.

A hot microvan review - wonder how they'll make that one up!

fbc · July 14th, 2006, 02:08 PM

Just thinking about Jeremy building the 7 is making me laugh

Dsemaj · July 14th, 2006, 05:17 PM

The doctor will have this on in the bag. I think it's going to be exaclty like 07x04 with the 10k supercars.

I thought it was going to be all three against their partners/wives? images/smilies/sad.gif

GraemeH · July 14th, 2006, 07:09 PM

Wonder what circuit it is. Probably Knockhill. It will suit caterhams. Crazy blind crests, apexes and vertical action.

Here's some caterham action at Knockhill btw: http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?...rham+knockhill

Evo7 · July 16th, 2006, 06:30 PM

I think the mpv test is where James and Richard have to bring some children, but James finds that a bit difficult because he hasn't got any.

Z0RR0 · July 16th, 2006, 07:11 PM

Meh ... is it me or aren't there many exciting cars? Coogan should be fun, though.

Bundesautobahn · July 16th, 2006, 09:20 PM

The Zafira VXR is exciting! images/smilies/biggrin.gif

wescx · July 17th, 2006, 05:52 AM

I'm actually most excited about Steve Coogan.

tone76 · July 17th, 2006, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by wescx

I'm actually most excited about Steve Coogan.

Me too!

In episode 1x04, it was clear to me that Coogan is a bit of a car nerd. He seems to work cars into his work at every opportunity. Who can forget Alan Partridge and his Rovers?

"I'm not driving a Mini Metro!"

STi Nut · July 17th, 2006, 01:19 PM

ummmm...... The S-Max.... didn't fifth gear just do that? images/smilies/oops.gif

His Holiness · July 17th, 2006, 01:22 PM

Sounds nice, as usual.

Phix · July 18th, 2006, 07:29 AM

Hmm.... that's odd.

I remember in the series preview it said that Jeremy, Richard, and James would be building their own Caterham against Jeremy's Wife, Richard's Wife, and Jame's G/F yet it has no mention of them here. :/

Awww.... I was really hoping to see their counterparts, too. images/smilies/sad.gif

eddysdaman · July 18th, 2006, 07:35 AM

Hammond did try to start up that new sport.... MPV racing...

wonder if this will be anything like that images/smilies/tongue.gif

Dygear · July 18th, 2006, 10:46 AM

Question, where is the post that some one mad that included what all of the next episodes from this session was going to have in it? I also rember it having pictures in it as well.

Dsemaj · July 18th, 2006, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Phix

Hmm.... that's odd.

I remember in the series preview it said that Jeremy, Richard, and James would be building their own Caterham against Jeremy's Wife, Richard's Wife, and Jame's G/F yet it has no mention of them here. :/

Awww.... I was really hoping to see their counterparts, too. images/smilies/sad.gif

Yeah, same. I hope it's just a typo though.. images/smilies/cry.gif

BlitzR · July 18th, 2006, 12:24 PM

The episode summary was brief, there will hopefully be more news later on.

Dalamari · July 18th, 2006, 02:32 PM

WOOOOOOT STEVE COOGAN!!!!

That is all

epp_b · July 19th, 2006, 05:12 AM

Methinks the doctor will like the Caterhams - seems like those things love to be abused in the corners (as in: oversteer).

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GraemeH Joined: Apr 19th, 2005 Last Online: 02:14 AM Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 1,898 Car: Toyota Corolla. Rawrr. LFS Status: Rep Power: 22	Wonder what circuit it is. Probably Knockhill. It will suit caterhams. Crazy blind crests, apexes and vertical action. Here's some caterham action at Knockhill btw: http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?...rham+knockhill __________________

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mautzel Joined: Jan 28th, 2005 Last Online: January 7th, 2009 Location: Frankfurt/M, Deutschland Age: 28 Posts: 2,456 Car: Golf IV TDI Rep Power: 22	Seems like it is. A hot microvan review - wonder how they'll make that one up!

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Z0RR0 Joined: Jul 19th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Montreal, CA Posts: 152 Rep Power: 0	Meh ... is it me or aren't there many exciting cars? Coogan should be fun, though.

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Bundesautobahn Joined: Jun 6th, 2006 Last Online: January 7th, 2009 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 457 Rep Power: 11	The Zafira VXR is exciting!

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wescx Joined: Feb 21st, 2004 Last Online: January 3rd, 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 160 Rep Power: 0	I'm actually most excited about Steve Coogan.

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STi Nut Joined: Dec 30th, 2005 Last Online: January 8th, 2009 Location: Adelaide, Australia Age: 18 Posts: 955 Car: 2008 Toyota Yaris 1.3L 5 Door Auto Rep Power: 13	ummmm...... The S-Max.... didn't fifth gear just do that?

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His Holiness Joined: Jul 17th, 2006 Last Online: August 2nd, 2006 Location: Klazienaveen, Netherlands Posts: 18 Rep Power: 0	Sounds nice, as usual. __________________

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Phix Joined: Oct 31st, 2004 Last Online: August 3rd, 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 625 Rep Power: 0	Hmm.... that's odd. I remember in the series preview it said that Jeremy, Richard, and James would be building their own Caterham against Jeremy's Wife, Richard's Wife, and Jame's G/F yet it has no mention of them here. :/ Awww.... I was really hoping to see their counterparts, too.

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