[10x08] December 2nd, 2007

theboyG · November 19th, 2007, 07:08 AM

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Motoring magazine show. Richard Hammond drives a Formula one car and Jeremy Clarkson and James May search for the first car with the control layout we know today. The Vauxhall VXR8 grunts around the test track, and there's a review of a BMW that can drive itself. James Blunt is the 'Star in a Reasonably Priced Car' and Lewis Hamilton is a very special studio guest.

theboyG · November 19th, 2007, 07:14 AM

Borrox...December 2nd not 3rd...Viper can you change please and move the thread.

Walsh_e · November 19th, 2007, 09:18 AM

James Blunt....oh dear God, if Clarkson doesn't at LEAST set him on fire I'll be disappointed.

Looks a good episode otherwise!

47 · November 19th, 2007, 09:33 AM

Hamilton? mmm, can't wait for it now! images/smilies/smile.gif

andyhui01 · November 19th, 2007, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by theboyG

Jeremy Clarkson and James May search for the first car with the control layout we know today.

What is a control layout?

and I wonder if Lewis Hamilton will top the board... hopefully they manage to get their hands on a Liana.

theboyG · November 19th, 2007, 10:06 AM

I would assume control layout being where the steering wheel, gearstick, indicators, odomoter, etc are are laid out.

Early cars certainly had their own interpretation of a layout thats dissimilar to todays.

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Originally Posted by andyhui01

What is a control layout?

and I wonder if Lewis Hamilton will top the board... hopefully they manage to get their hands on a Liana.

leviathan3k · November 19th, 2007, 10:08 AM

I believe they mean the arrangement of the control pedals, steering wheel, and shift lever. Early cars had things like tillers (think joystick) and throttles

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Model_T

That particular car had a surprisingly complex setup for throttle and gearshift (look under "Transmission and Drivetrain").

Hidden_Hunter · November 19th, 2007, 10:14 AM

I suspect that it's going to feature a very tiny reveiw of the vxr8 proove me wrong clarkson!!!!!!!!!111111111

Though I suspect I can already guess what the review will contain, australians are stupid. I like going sideway the end.

powah · November 19th, 2007, 10:20 AM

Sounds great images/smilies/smile.gif

M3_Powered · November 19th, 2007, 10:37 AM

W0000000000 Hamilton! images/smilies/thumbup.gif

Ziggy Shadow-Dust · November 19th, 2007, 12:28 PM

Now ordering 24 buckets from B & Q, £0.98 each.

Viper007Bond · November 19th, 2007, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by theboyG

Borrox...December 2nd not 3rd...Viper can you change please and move the thread.

Done. Thanks! images/smilies/smile.gif

vikiradTG2007 · November 19th, 2007, 02:03 PM

Oh dear... Looking forward to Hamster in the Renault R25 car, the 2005 champions' car... but LH in the reasonably-priced car? I hope Clarkson nails him with some decidedly PR-UNFRIENDLY questions.

epp_b · November 19th, 2007, 03:28 PM

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...and Lewis Hamilton is a very special studio guest.

Awesoooooooooooooommmmmmmmme!! images/smilies/w00t.gif

anti-net · November 20th, 2007, 07:07 PM

Hamster in the F1 car should be good...hopefully the tries will be ok images/smilies/wink.gif

JAMES BLUNT? I thought/hoped he was dead

Hamilton in the RPC should be a good

No britcar...still...

STi Nut · November 21st, 2007, 12:44 AM

So what do we think hamilton will get round the track??......... can't remember but what is the fastest time for an F1 driver around the track?

Cobol74 · November 21st, 2007, 12:49 AM

^ Not sure, but anyway do they not do it in the liana?

Dsemaj · November 21st, 2007, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Hidden_Hunter

I suspect that it's going to feature a very tiny reveiw of the vxr8 proove me wrong clarkson!!!!!!!!!111111111

Though I suspect I can already guess what the review will contain, australians are stupid. I like going sideway the end.

Remember every other episode description that's said they're going to take a certain car around the track? They all turned out to be reviews. Besides, it's definitely a full review of the VXR8, you can see it for a split second in the trailer. The review is going to have lots of fire in it! images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

Episode sounds great... apart from James Blunt. I hope Jeremy rips him to pieces!

Armunn · November 21st, 2007, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Hidden_Hunter

I suspect that it's going to feature a very tiny reveiw of the vxr8 proove me wrong clarkson!!!!!!!!!111111111

Though I suspect I can already guess what the review will contain, australians are stupid. I like going sideway the end.

And don't forget to mention a dig at England beating us in the Rugby.... again

Oh also something about a strange thing called a rotary washing line... Is that anything like a rotary engine? If so they sound great images/smilies/lol.gif

teeb · November 21st, 2007, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Armunn

And don't forget to mention a dig at England beating us in the Rugby.... again

Oh also something about a strange thing called a rotary washing line... Is that anything like a rotary engine? If so they sound great images/smilies/lol.gif

I want a rotary engine - powered rotary washing line.

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theboyG Joined: Jun 7th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Posts: 135 Car: 911(996) and BMW 330i (aka Crap!) Rep Power: 20	Borrox...December 2nd not 3rd...Viper can you change please and move the thread.

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leviathan3k Joined: Jun 17th, 2007 Last Online: November 19th, 2008 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	I believe they mean the arrangement of the control pedals, steering wheel, and shift lever. Early cars had things like tillers (think joystick) and throttles http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Model_T That particular car had a surprisingly complex setup for throttle and gearshift (look under "Transmission and Drivetrain").

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vikiradTG2007 Joined: Feb 8th, 2007 Last Online: 09:39 PM Location: Cluj-Napoca, Romania Age: 17 Posts: 2,600 Car: (as soon as I get my license) 2001 Focus 1.8D Rep Power: 30	Oh dear... Looking forward to Hamster in the Renault R25 car, the 2005 champions' car... but LH in the reasonably-priced car? I hope Clarkson nails him with some decidedly PR-UNFRIENDLY questions. __________________ BRING BACK THE 3.5 L V12 ENGINES TO F1!!!!! Bernie Ecclestone is an idiot...

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